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Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No.

 SC-PM31

SC-PM313

RQT7923-3P

For U.S.A.

As an ENERGY STAR

®

 Partner, Panasonic has 

determined that this product meets the ENERGY 
STAR

®

 guidelines for energy effi ciency.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read 
these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future 
reference.

SC-PM313 is available in the U.S.A. only

Operations in these instructions are described mainly using 
remote control, but you can do the operations on the main unit if 
the controls are the same.

SC-PM31 is used in the illustrations unless otherwise mentioned.

Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY 

INSTRUCTIONS ............................  3

Product Service ................................  3
Listening caution ..............................  3
Supplied accessories .......................  3
Getting started ..................................  4

Step 1 - Making the connections
Step 2 - Inserting batteries into the remote control
Step 3

 - 

DEMO function

Placement of speakers

Overview of controls ........................  6

Main unit
Remote control

CDs and MP3 – Play .........................  7

Playing a disc
Advanced CDs and MP3 functions

Cassette tapes – Play and record ... 10

Basic play
TPS (Tape Program Sensor)
Before recording
Recording the radio
Recording CDs
Other basic operations

Radio – Tune ..................................... 11

Manual tuning
Memory preset
FM allocation setting

Timer ..................................................  12

Setting the clock
Using the sleep timer
Using the play or record timer

External unit ...................................... 13

Connecting external unit
Playing or recording from an external unit

Sound adjustment ............................ 13

Selecting sound effects
Enjoying surround sound

Troubleshooting guide ..................... 14
Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ........... 15
Customer Services Directory (ONLY 

FOR U.S.A.) ................................... 15

Specifi cations ................................... 16

Maintenance
When moving the unit

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Summary of Contents for SCPM313 - CD MICRO SYSTEM

Page 1: ...ng caution 3 Supplied accessories 3 Getting started 4 Step 1 Making the connections Step 2 Inserting batteries into the remote control Step 3 DEMO function Placement of speakers Overview of controls 6 Main unit Remote control CDs and MP3 Play 7 Playing a disc Advanced CDs and MP3 functions Cassette tapes Play and record 10 Basic play TPS Tape Program Sensor Before recording Recording the radio Rec...

Page 2: ...adiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is en...

Page 3: ...vel One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard agains...

Page 4: ...d the antenna up on its base Keep loose antenna cord away from other wires and cords Optional antenna connections Optional antenna connections FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna FM ANT 75 FM outdoor antenna not included 75 coaxial cable not included AM ANT EXT LOOP M AM outdoor antenna not included AM loop antenna included Never use an outdoor antenna during a lightning storm You can connect th...

Page 5: ...you can show a demonstration by selecting DEMO ON Press and hold STOP 7 DEMO The display change each time the button is held down DEMO OFF DEMO ON While in standby mode select DEMO OFF to reduce power consumption Placement of speakers Placement of speakers SC PM31 is used in the illustrations unless otherwise mentioned Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation ...

Page 6: ...sound 13 4 Aux 13 5 Tuner Band selection 11 Checking CD position 8 6 Tape play 10 CD trays 7 8 CD skip search tape fast forward rewind tune preset channel selection time adjustment 7 8 9 10 11 12 CD change 7 CD play pause 7 8 9 10 Cassette lid 10 Stop Demo 5 10 Remote control Remote control Buttons such as 3 function the same as the controls on the main unit This function allows you to turn off th...

Page 7: ...ept in All Disc random play or program play 1 Press 0 CD CHANGE 2 Press CD 1 CD 5 to select the tray 3 Change the CD 4 Press 0 CD CHANGE again to close the tray Play Mode function Play Mode function 1 Press CD 6 and then CLEAR 7 2 Press DISC and within 10 seconds press 1 5 to select the disc 3 Press PLAY MODE to select the desired mode Mode To play 1 DISC 1DISC one selected disc ALL DISC ALL DISC ...

Page 8: ...ce then the three digits This function does not work during any random program mode Repeat play Repeat play CD DA MP3 You can repeat program play or other selected play mode Press REPEAT before or during play REPEAT ON and are displayed To cancel Press REPEAT again REPEAT OFF is displayed and is cleared Marking a track Marking a track CD DA MP3 Enable you to mark one track for each loaded disc so ...

Page 9: ...hen press 3 FF to key in the next character You can enter up to 9 characters To edit press 4 REW 4 or 3 FF to revise any characters To delete move the cursor over the character and then press DEL Numbered buttons Characters Numbered buttons Characters 1 1 6 M N O 6 2 A B C 2 7 P Q R S 7 3 D E F 3 8 T U V 8 4 G H I 4 9 W X Y Z 9 5 J K L 5 0 0 h10 space _8 4 Press ENTER Press 4 REW 4 or 3 FF to sear...

Page 10: ...re record Normal tape Adhesive tape Basic play Basic play 1 Press OPEN 0 on top of the unit 2 Insert a cassette B B Insert inside the guides Forward side 3 Close the lid by hand 4 Press TAPE 3 to start play To play the other side of the cassette turn the cassette over To Action stop tape playback Press CLEAR 7 start one touch play Press TAPE 3 when the system is OFF with the cassette loaded fast f...

Page 11: ...ange the step to 0 1 MHz 1 Press and hold TUNER BAND After a few seconds the display changes to a flashing display of the current minimum frequency 2 Continue to hold down TUNER BAND When the minimum frequency changes release the button To return to the original step repeat the above steps After changing the setting previously preset frequency will be cleared Manual tuning Manual tuning 1 Press TU...

Page 12: ...e s erasure prevention tabs refer page 10 insert the cassette and tune to the radio station refer page 11 or select the aux source refer page 13 1 Press CLOCK TIMER to select your desired timer Each time you press the button CLOCK PLAY Original display REC 2 Within 5 seconds press 4 REW 4 or 3 FF to set the starting time Play timer indicator Start time Record timer indicator 3 Press CLOCK TIMER to...

Page 13: ...ing gradually to preset level The record timer will start 30 seconds before the set time with the volume muted The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on The unit must be in the standby mode for the timer to function If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is functioning the finish time setting will not be activated If AUX is selected as the source when the timer co...

Page 14: ... television set nearby The picture on the TV disappears or stripes appear on the screen The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect If you are using an indoor antenna change to an outdoor antenna refer page 4 The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the unit Using the cassette deck Recording is not possible If the erasure prevention ta...

Page 15: ...RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of media or images data or other memory content The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRAN TIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITE...

Page 16: ...20 seconds with C 60 cassette tape CD SECTION Disc CD CD R CD RW MP3 8 cm 12 cm 33 20 473 100 Sampling frequency 44 1kHz Decoding 16 20 24 bit linear Beam source wavelength Semiconductor laser 780nm Number of channels Stereo Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz 1dB 2dB Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Digital filter 8fs D A converter MASH 1 bit DAC MP3 Bit rate 32 kbps 320 kbps Sampling frequency 3...

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