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Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No.

 SC-PM41

RQT8038-3P

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.

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.

Table of contents

Supplied accessories .......................  2
IMPORTANT SAFETY 

INSTRUCTIONS ............................  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 tape – Play and record ..... 12

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

Radio – Tune ..................................... 13

Manual tuning
Memory preset
FM allocation setting

Timer ..................................................  14

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

Sound adjustment ............................ 16

Selecting sound effects
Enhancing the bass
Enjoying surround sound

External unit ...................................... 16

Connecting external unit
Playing or recording from an external unit

Troubleshooting guide ..................... 17
Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ........... 18
Customer Services Directory (ONLY 

FOR U.S.A.) ................................... 18

Product Service ................................ 19
Listening caution .............................. 19

Maintenance
When moving the unit

Specifi cations ................................... 20

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Summary of Contents for SAPM41 - MINI HES W/CD PLAYER

Page 1: ...eries 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 tape Play and record 12 Basic play TPS Tape Program Sensor Before recording Recording the radio Recording CDs Other basic operations Radio Tune 13 Manual tuning Memory preset FM allocation setting Timer 14...

Page 2: ...for replacement parts As of January 2005 In U S A to order accessories refer to Accessory Purchases on page 18 1 x Remote control N2QAJB000133 1 x FM indoor antenna RSA0007 L 1 x AC power supply cord K2CB2CB00006 1 x AM loop antenna N1DAAAA00001 2 x Remote control batteries WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR...

Page 3: ... THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used i...

Page 4: ... antenna 1 Connect the AM loop antenna Stand 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 AM ANT FM ANT EXT LOOP 75 FM outdoor antenna not included 75 coaxial cable not included AM ANT FM ANT EXT LOOP 75 M AM outdoor antenna not included AM loop antenna included Nev...

Page 5: ...play If the demo setting is off 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 Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary These speakers do n...

Page 6: ...arch tape fast forward rewind tune preset channel selection time adjustment 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CD change 7 CD play pause 7 8 9 10 11 12 Cassette lid 12 Stop Demo 5 12 6 Play list 10 8 Enter 8 9 10 11 Remote control Remote control Buttons such as 1 function the same as the controls on the main unit Clock timer 14 15 Play timer record timer 15 Display 8 Dimmer Numeric characters 7 9 10 11 13 De...

Page 7: ... All Disc random play and 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 repeatedly to select the desired mode Mode To play 1 DISC 1DISC one selected disc ALL DISC ALL...

Page 8: ... and MP3 functions Advanced CDs and MP3 functions Creating your CD titles Creating your CD titles CD DA This function allows you to key in disc artist and track titles If you wish to enter the titles for commercial CDs The unit can record the titles for 100 CDs until the 25th track per CD 1 Press CD 6 and then CLEAR 7 2 Press TITLE IN 3 Press 4 REW 4 or 3 FF to select the title type then press ENT...

Page 9: ...sired album 7 Press 3 FF once and then the numeric buttons to select your desired track 8 Press ENTER Repeat steps 6 to 8 to program other tracks Example Album number Track number 9 Press CD 6 to start play To Action cancel program mode Press PROGRAM in the stop mode replay the program Press PROGRAM then CD 6 check program contents Press 4 REW 4 or 3 FF when PROGRAM is displayed in the stop mode T...

Page 10: ...numeric buttons to select and play your desired track MP3 1 Press ALBUM or to select the album 2 Press 3 FF once and then the numeric buttons to select and play your desired track For two digit track press h10 once then the two digits For three digit track press h10 twice then the three digits This function does not work during any random program mode Marking a track Marking a track CD DA MP3 Enab...

Page 11: ...he next one Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums This unit can access up to 999 tracks 255 albums and 20 sessions Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 except for extended formats To play in a certain order prefix the folder and file names with 3 digits numbers in the order you want to play them MPEG Layer 3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Th...

Page 12: ...re record Normal tape Adhesive tape Basic play Basic play 1 Press OPEN 0 on top of the unit 2 Insert a cassette 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 forwa...

Page 13: ...tep 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 TUNER BAND t...

Page 14: ...ep timer Using the sleep timer This function enables you to turn off the unit automatically after the set time Press SLEEP AUTO OFF to select your desired time SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60 SLEEP 90 SLEEP 120 SLEEP OFF Sleep timer indicator To cancel Press SLEEP AUTO OFF to select SLEEP OFF Changing the remaining time Press SLEEP AUTO OFF to show the remaining time and press SLEEP AUTO OFF again to select you...

Page 15: ...t conditions However the CD numbers do not get stored in the timer memory 1 After step 5 start playing the desired source 2 Reset the CD numbers if you have changed any of them confirm that a CD or cassette is inserted then press y to put the unit on standby Other basic operations Other basic operations To Action change the settings Repeat steps 1 to 4 and 6 on the left change the source or volume...

Page 16: ... can change the sound effect by selecting Preset EQ or adjusting the bass or treble effect Preset EQ Preset EQ Press PRESET EQ repeatedly to select your desired setting HEAVY CLEAR SOFT VOCAL OFF Setting Effect HEAVY Adds punch to rock CLEAR Clarifies higher frequencies SOFT For background music VOCAL Adds gloss to vocal OFF No effect Bass or treble Bass or treble Enable you to enjoy the lower or ...

Page 17: ...a 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 t...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...e fun and excitement your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level 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 ...

Page 20: ...re Double gap ferrite head Motor DC servo motor Recording system AC bias 100kHz Erase system AC erase 100kHz Tape speed 4 8cm s 17 8 ips Overall frequency response 3dB 6dB at DECK OUT NORMAL 35Hz 14kHz S N RATIO 42 64 dB A weighted Wow and flutter 0 08 WRMS Fast forward and rewind time Approx 120 seconds with C 60 cassette tape CD SECTION Disc CD CD R CD RW MP3 8 cm 12 cm 35 32 423 32 Sampling fre...

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