CD Stereo System: Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System
Operating Instructions
Model No. SC-PM19

Note:
“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Table of contents
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Before use
Supplied accessories ............................. 3
The remote control ................................. 4
Placement of speakers ........................... 4
Connections ............................................ 5
Front panel controls ............................... 7
Demo function ......................................... 8
Setting the time ....................................... 8
Convenient functions ............................. 8
Listening operations
The radio: manual tuning ....................... 9
The radio: preset tuning ......................... 10
CDs ........................................................... 11
Enjoying MP3 .......................................... 16
Cassette tapes ......................................... 20
Recording operations
Before recording ..................................... 21
Recording the radio ................................ 21
Recording CDs ........................................ 22
Auto-off function ..................................... 22
Timers and others

Using the timers ...................................... 23
Using the sound quality settings .......... 25
Enhancing the sound quality ................. 25
Using an external unit ............................ 25
Reference
Troubleshooting guide ........................... 26
Specifications ............................. Back cover
Maintenance ............................... Back cover
When moving the unit ............... Back cover
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Dear customer Safety precautions
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully. Placement
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct
These operating instructions are applicable to the following
sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive
system.
vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and
other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.
System SC-PM19 Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid
distortion and unwanted acoustical effects.
Main unit SA-PM19 Do not place heavy items on the unit.
Speakers SB-PM19 Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can
overload the unit and cause a fire.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source
carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place
where DC is used.
AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not
damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire
or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on
the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling
Before use
the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause
electric shock.
Foreign matter
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause
Side of product electric shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric
shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect
the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They
contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the
unit.
Service
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is
interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any
other problem that is not covered in these instructions
occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your
dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock or
damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired,
disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.
Inside of product Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the
Tuotteen sisällä power source if it is not to be used for a long time.
Produktets innside
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment
CLIMATES. and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance
coupler shall remain readily operable.
TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI
LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA. Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja
pistokkeen täytyy olla sellaisessa asennossa, että siihen
DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER on helppo tarttua ongelman sattuessa.
MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.
Utstyret bør plasseres i nærheten av AC-stikkontakten,
og støpslet må være lett tilgjengelig hvis det skulle
This product may receive radio interference caused by
oppstå problemer.
mobile telephones during use. If such interference is
apparent, please increase separation between the
product and the mobile telephone.
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Caution for AC Mains Lead
Supplied accessories
Please check and identify the supplied (For United Kingdom)
accessories. (“EB” area code model only)
Use numbers indicated in parentheses For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
when asking for replacement parts.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your
AC mains lead ............................................. 1 pc. safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
For the United For Australia For others
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement
Kingdom and N.Z. (K2CQ2CA00002)
(RJA0053-3X) (K2CJ2DA00010) fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark m or the BSI mark o on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is
refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement
AM loop antenna ......................................... 1 pc. cover is obtained.
(N1DAAAA00001)
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE
SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD
BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF
FM indoor antenna ...................................... 1 pc. SAFELY.
(RSA0007-L) THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF
Before use
THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE
SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated

Remote control transmitter ........................ 1 pc. below.
(EUR7711150) If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
Remote control batteries ......................... 2 pcs. identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
R6, AA, UM-3 The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH
Antenna plug adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc. TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE
For the United Kingdom only (K1YZ02000013) EARTH SYMBOL n OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug
shop@ (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the
instructions below.
www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only)
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with
ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Centre Mon–Friday 9:00 am–5:30 pm.
(Excluding public holidays.) Figure A Figure B
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering
application. Fuse cover
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided
directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
• It couldn’t be simpler!
Customer Care Centre
For UK customers: 08705 357357
For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333
Technical Support
For UK customers: 0870 1 505610
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
This Technical Support Hot Line number is for Panasonic
PC software related products only.
Figure A Figure B
For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Fuse
Fuse (5 ampere)
Centre number listed above for all enquiries. (5 ampere)
For all other product related enquiries, please use the 3
Customer Care Centre numbers listed above.
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A A The remote control
■ Batteries
• Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not:
• mix old and new batteries.
• use different types at the same time.
• heat or expose to flame.
R6, AA, UM-3
• take apart or short circuit.
• attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
• use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which

can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long

period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
■ Use
Aim at the remote control sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a
B
maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
Refer to page 7 for the remote control sensor position.
Before use
B Placement of speakers
Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel
orientation is necessary.
Notes
• Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system
for proper ventilation.
• These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place
them near televisions, personal computers or other devices
easily influenced by magnetism.
• To avoid damage to the speakers, do not touch the speaker
cones if you have taken the nets off.
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Connections
Plug the AC mains lead into a household mains socket only
2 1 (L)
after all other connections have been made.
• To prepare the AM loop antenna wire and speaker cords, twist
(R) the vinyl cover tip and pull off.
3
4
To household
mains socket
1 Connect the FM indoor antenna.
1 Adhesive
Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position where
radio signals are received with the least amount of
tape interference.
Note
For the best reception:
T FM indoor
FM AN antenna An FM outdoor antenna is recommended. (\ page 6)
T
AM AN 2 Connect the AM loop antenna.
Stand the antenna up on its base. Keep loose antenna cord
away from other wires and cords.
75
LOOP 3
a
Connect the speaker cables.
Before use
EXT
b
Confirm the colours of the tags on the ends of the cords.
For White tags:
Connect cords to grey terminals.
2 FM AN
T For Blue, Black and Red tags:
Connect cords so tag colours match the terminal
A M ANT
colours.
Cords with white and blue tags are for high frequency.
Cords with red and black tags are for low frequency.
75
Incorrect connection can damage the unit.
LOOP
EXT Caution
AM loop antenna Use only the supplied speakers.
The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the
best sound. Using other speakers can damage the unit and
sound quality will be negatively affected.
Caution
• Use the speakers only with the recommended
system.
Failure to do so may lead to damage to the
3 a amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in
the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person
if damage has occurred or if you experience a
sudden change in performance.
Red • Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.
White
Black
Blue 4 Connect the AC mains lead.
FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON
PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.
b
Insertion of Connector
Black (–) Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, depending
1 3 on the type of inlet used, the front part of the connector
Red (+) may jut out as shown in the drawing.
Grey (+)
However there is no problem using the unit.
Blue (–) Appliance inlet Connector

L
R
2
)
LOW (6
)
HIGH (6 Approx. 3.5 mm
Note
The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do 5
not use it with other equipment.
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A FM outdoor antenna
(not included)
Connections
Optional antenna connections

T
FM AN
T You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a
AM AN mountainous region or inside a reinforced-concrete building,
etc.
75 coaxial
75 cable A FM outdoor antenna
LOOP (not included)
EXT (Only for the U.K.) Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is
installed.
Use the antenna
plug adaptor Note
B
(included). An outdoor antenna should be installed by a qualified technician
only.
B AM outdoor antenna
AM outdoor antenna Connect the outdoor antenna without removing the AM loop
(not included) antenna. Run 5 to 12 m of vinyl-covered wire horizontally along
T a window or other convenient location.
FM AN
T
AM AN 5-12 m
Note
When the unit is not in use, disconnect the outdoor antenna to
prevent possible damage that may be caused by lightning.
Before use
75 Never use an outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.

LOOP
EXT External unit connections
• Make sure that the power supply for all components has been
turned off before making any connections.
AM loop antenna • For details, refer to the operating instructions of the unit which
(included) is to be connected.
• All peripheral components and cables sold separately.
C
C Connecting analogue equipment
This example shows how to connect an analogue player with a
PHONO OUT/LINE OUT switch.
(L)
When units other than those described are to be connected,
please consult your audio dealer.
(R) Note
• Only an analogue player with a built-in phono equalizer can
AUX
be connected.
“LINE OUT” R L
• Set the switch to the “LINE OUT” position at the back of the
position analogue player.
Analogue player (not included) Rear panel of this unit
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Top of the unit Front panel controls
Main unit
1 Cassette lid
1 23 Cassette open button (OPEN 0) ............................... 20
Standby/on switch (y¥I) ................................................ 8
OPEN
2 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice

versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small
4 amount of power.
AC supply indicator (AC IN)
This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC
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mains supply.
Super sound EQ button (S.SOUND EQ) ................... 25
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Aux button (AUX) ........................................................ 25
3
Tuner/band select button (TUNER/BAND) .................. 9
#
CD skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind/TPS, tune/
AC IN $ preset channel select, time adjust buttons
9
4 (4
4/REW/4, 3/FF/¢) ............................... 9, 11, 20, 23
Stop and demonstration button
5
ÄÅ
ALBUM/
% (STOP 7, –DEMO) ................................................... 8, 11
6
S.SOUND EQ
&
AUX TRACK REC
Checking CD position (CD CHECK) .......................... 12

7
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TUNER BAND CD CD trays
(
FF
8 TAPE
VOLUME CD Remote control sensor
)
REW STOP CHANGE
Before use
Display
9 CD CD 1
DEMO
CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 OPEN/
~
CLOSE
Album/track selection button

CHECK
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DOWN UP
( ALBUM/TRACK ) ................................................. 16
+
Üá
Recording start/pause button (¶/8 REC) ................. 21
CD play/pause button (CD 3/8) ................................ 11
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PHONES
CD change button (0 CD CHANGE) ......................... 12
- CD tray open/close button (0 OPEN/CLOSE) .......... 11
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Volume control (VOLUME DOWN, UP) ........................ 9
Tape play button (TAPE 3) ........................................ 20
å
Headphone jack (PHONES) ........................................ 25
CD selection (CD 1~CD 5) .......................................... 12
CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5
Remote Control
. Buttons such as 3
function in exactly same way as the buttons
ç
on the main unit.
Auto off/Sleep timer button
é
(AUTO OFF, SLEEP) .............................................. 22, 24
è
Disc button (DISC) ...................................................... 13
3 ^ CD Program, tuner preset button
ê
(PROGRAM) .......................................................... 10, 15
Play mode select button (PLAY MODE) ................ 9, 13
/ Use this for selecting CD play mode, tune mode and FM
: 1 2 3
_
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mode.
í
; 4 5 6 Repeat button (REPEAT) ............................................ 14
ì
Delete button (DEL) .................................................... 18
< 7 8 9
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Album selection button (ALBUM, ) .................... 16
ï
Intro button (INTRO) ................................................... 17
= 0 10
ñ
Marker memory/recall button (MARKER) ................. 19
> ( Shift button (SHIFT)
, To use functions labelled in orange :
7 While pressing [SHIFT], press the corresponding button.
|
6 For buttons [AUTO OFF], [CLOCK/TIMER],
+
ó
˚PLAY/REC] and [SURROUND].
[˚
Surround, Super sound EQ button
ò
(SURROUND, S.SOUND EQ) ...................................... 25
? 8 Play timer/record timer/Dimmer button
@ }
ô
˚PLAY/REC, DIMMER) .......................................... 8, 23
(˚
[ Clock/timer/CD display/RDS display button
ö
(CLOCK/TIMER, DISPLAY) ................................. 8, 9, 14
\ Numbered, character buttons
]
õ
(h10, 1-9, 0, A-Z, SPACE!”#) ................................. 10, 18
ú
Stop/clear button (7 CLEAR) ..................................... 15
ù
Enter button (ENTER) ................................................ 18
Title search mode select button
û
(TITLE SEARCH) ........................................................ 18
7
ü
Muting button (MUTING) ............................................. 8
Preset EQ/Manual EQ button (SOUND) ................... 25 RQT7369

A A Demo function
When the unit is first plugged in, a demonstration of its functions
may be shown on the display.
If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by
selecting “DEMO ON”.
Press and hold [STOP 7, –DEMO].
The display changes each time the button is held down.
STOP , DEMO OFF DEMO ON
DEMO
While in the standby mode, select “DEMO OFF” to reduce power
consumption.
B
B Setting the time
This is a 24-hour clock.
The example shows how to set the clock for 18:30.
1 1 y] to turn the unit on.
Press [y
2 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] to display
“CLOCK”.
2 4 Every time you press the button:
Before use
CLOCK PLAY REC

Original display
3 Within 5 seconds
Press and hold [4
4/REW/4] or [3
3/FF/¢] to set
3 the time.
4 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER].
Displaying the clock:

The clock is shown for about 5 seconds.
Note
The clock may lose or gain some time over a period.
2 SHIFT
CLOCK/
TIMER
Readjust if necessary.
C Convenient functions
3 4/REW 3/FF
To dim the display panel
Press [DIMMER].
4 SHIFT
CLOCK/
TIMER
The display brightness will be reduced except for [AC IN]
C
indicator.
To cancel, press [DIMMER] again.
To mute the volume

DIMMER
Press [MUTING].
To cancel, press [MUTING] again.
Muting can also be cancelled by lowering the volume all the
way to “--dB”.
When the system is turned off, the muting operation will be
automatically cancelled.
MUTING
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The radio: manual tuning
1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select:

3 1
FM AM
2 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

2 4 PRESET MANUAL
3 Press [4
4/REW/4] or [3 3/FF/¢] to select the
frequency of the required station.
“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received.
4 Adjust the volume.
1 TUNER/BAND
Auto tuning
Press and hold [4
4/REW/4] or [3 3/FF/¢] for a moment. The
unit begins auto tuning when the frequency starts changing
rapidly and stopping when it finds a station.
• To cancel, press [4
4/REW/4] or [3 3/FF/¢] again.
• Excessive interference may interrupt auto tuning.
2 PLAY MODE
A To improve FM sound quality

Press and hold [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.
To cancel, press and hold [PLAY MODE] again.
MONO is also cancelled if the frequency is changed.
3 FF
For normal listening, turn off “MONO”.
REW B RDS broadcasting (For Europe)

This unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data
system (RDS) available in some areas.
4 VOLUME
If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals,
“RDS” will light up on the display.
Displaying the name of a broadcasting station or a program
type
Press [DISPLAY].
DOWN UP
Every time you press the button:
Frequency display Station Name (PS) Program type (PTY)
A
Program type displays
NEWS VARIED FINANCE COUNTRY

AFFAIRS POP M CHILDREN NATIONAL
INFO ROCK M SOCIAL A OLDIES
PLAY SPORT M.O.R M❈ RELIGION FOLK M
MODE EDUCATE LIGHT M PHONE IN DOCUMENT
DRAMA CLASSICS TRAVEL TEST
CULTURE OTHER M LEISURE ALARM
SCIENCE WEATHER JAZZ
B
Notes
• RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor.
❈ “M.O.R M”=“Middle of the road music”
• Sound is momentarily interrupted if you load/unload tapes

while listening to an AM broadcast.
DISPLAY
RDS
RDS PS
RDS PTY
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A The radio: preset tuning
There are two methods of pre-setting stations:
B
PROGRAM Automatic presetting: Stations the tuner can receive are
preset automatically.
Manual presetting: You can select the stations to preset
and the order they are preset in.
Up to 15 stations can be preset for FM and AM bands.
Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2 3
A Automatic presetting
Auto presetting for AM and FM each.
1 Tune to the frequency where presetting is to
begin (\ page 9).
1 2 Press and hold [PROGRAM].

Auto presetting starts and the last station memorized is
tuned in.
1 4/REW 3/FF
B Manual presetting
Preset the stations one at a time.
1 Press [4
4/REW/4] or [3
3/FF/¢] to tune to the
2 PROGRAM required station.
2 Press [PROGRAM].
3 Press numeric buttons to select a channel.
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is
3 preset in that channel.
C Selecting channels
1 Press numeric buttons to select the channel.

For channels 10 to 15 press [h10], then the two digits.
C 1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PRESET”.

OR
2 channel.
Press [4
4/REW/4] or [3
3/FF/¢] to select the

1
AM allocation setting
CD
By main unit only
Each country allocates broadcast bands according to their
particular needs.
2 This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in 10
kHz steps.
To change the step (9kHz ↔ 10kHz)
1
PLAY MODE Preparation:
1 or 4/REW 3/FF
2
Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM”.
Press and hold [TUNER/BAND].
After a few seconds the display changes to a flashing display
3
of the current minimum frequency.
Continue to hold [TUNER/BAND] down.
When the minimum frequency changes, release the button.
To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.
Note
After changing the “allocation” setting, the frequencies you
2 VOL VOL previously preset in the memory will be cleared.
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CDs
This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) format audio CD-R
and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process performed after
recording that enables this unit to play audio CD-R and CD-
RW).
STOP ,
DEMO
2 It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the
condition of the recording.
4/REW/4, The unit contains five CD trays.
3/FF/¢ You can simply listen to the CD on a single tray, or you can
1 select and listen to the CD in a particular tray. See the section
(CD 1) ~
3 on All-Disc play (\ page 13) for information on how to listen to
all the CDs one after another.
(CD 5)
Listening to CD on a single tray
1 Press [0 OPEN/CLOSE] to insert the CD on the

disc tray. Press again to close.
1 0
OPEN/
CLOSE 2 Press [CD 3/8] to start play from the first track.
The player stops after playing the last track.
To Action
2 CD 6
stop the disc Press [STOP 7 ,–DEMO].
pause play Press [CD 3/8]. Press again to resume
play.
skip tracks Press [44/REW/4] or [3 3/FF/¢].
search through Press and hold [4 4/REW/4] or [3 3/FF/
3 VOLUME tracks ¢] during play or pause.
view CD indicator The CD indicator on the display lights
whenever the tray is in the playing
position.
DOWN UP start one touch play If the unit is in standby mode and a CD
is loaded, press [CD 3/8] or [CD 1] ~
[CD 5]. The unit will come on
automatically and play will start.
A A CD selection and care
a
Only play CDs with COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO trademark.
(see )
b
a Do not;
• Use irregularly shaped CDs. ( )
• Attach extra labels and stickers.
c
• Use discs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with
b adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers. ( )
• Attach scratch-proof covers or any other kind of accessory.
• Write anything on the CD.
• Clean CDs with liquids. (Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.)
• Use CDs printed with label printer available on the market.
c To prevent damage
Always observe the following points.
• Set the system on a flat, level surface.
Do not set it on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc.
• Do not move the system while tray is opening/closing, or when
loaded. Always unload all CDs before moving the system.
• Do not put anything except a CD in the tray.
• Do not use cleaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped or
cracked.
• Do not disconnect the power mains lead from the household
mains socket during CD changing operation.
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CDs
STOP 7, CD 6
– DEMO
Listening to a CD placed in a specific tray
CD CHECK
Preparation:
Press [CD 3/8] and then [STOP 7, –DEMO].
Placing a CD in your desired tray
1 Press [0 CD CHANGE].
Label must face upward.
2 (Within about 10 seconds)
Press [CD 1] ~ [CD 5] and insert the CD on the
tray.
Press [0 CD CHANGE] again to close.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to insert up to 5 CDs.
Tray
Disc tray number
Listening to the CD placed in a specific tray
1 0
CD
CHANGE 3 Press [CD 1] ~ [CD 5] to start play.
The player stops after playing the last track.
2
0 To remove the CD
CD
CHANGE You can change the CDs in the other trays while one CD is
playing (except in All-Disc Random play or program play).
1 Press [0 CD CHANGE].
2 Press [CD 1] ~ [CD 5].
3
Press [0 CD CHANGE] again to close the tray.
A To check which CDs are in the trays

(CD CHECK)
Press [CD CHECK].

The tray with a CD being played will not open.
If the player is stopped, all trays will open.
4 VOLUME
Press [CD CHECK] again to close the trays.
• Do not remove or insert CDs during a CD check.
• Do not pull out the trays during a CD check.
• 8 cm CDs cannot be checked.
DOWN UP
Marking a track
You can mark one track each on the 5 discs loaded so that you
can start play from them later. (\ page 19)
A CD
CHECK
CD CHECK
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CDs
3 Listening to specific CDs and tracks

4 (CD Play Mode function)
2
Mode To play
1 4 1-DISC one selected disc.
ALL-DISC all loaded discs in succession from the
1 selected disc to the final disc .
1-TRACK one selected track on the selected disc.
1-RANDOM one selected disc in random order.
A-RANDOM all loaded discs in random order.
1 CD 6 ➞ CLEAR
1 Press [CD 3/8] and then [7 CLEAR].
2 Press [PLAY MODE] to select your desired mode.
1-DISC ALL-DISC 1-TRACK
A-RANDOM 1-RANDOM
If A-RANDOM was selected in this step, press the play
button.
2 PLAY MODE 3 Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) press [1]-

[5] to select the disc.
The CD starts if 1-DISC, ALL-DISC or 1-RANDOM was
selected in step 2.
4 • When 1-TRACK is selected in step 2
Select the track with the numeric buttons to
start play.
To select track 10 or over, press [h10] then the two digits.
• When 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM is selected in
step 2
Press [CD 3/8] to play CD.
When playback ends

The current play mode will be retained.
Final disc
For example, if play starts from disc 4, disc 3 will be the “final
disc”.
Order of progression:
Disc 4➞5➞1➞2➞3
Notes
• You can use the CD Play Mode function together with repeat
play.
3 DISC
1
GHI
ABC
2
JKL
DEF
3 • During 1-RANDOM play or A-RANDOM play, you cannot skip

to tracks which have already been played.
4 5 • During 1-RANDOM play or A-RANDOM play, you can search
forward or backward only within the current track.
4 or CD 6
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A CDs
1 2 A Direct access play

3 Direct access allows you to start normal play from a specific
track to the last track on the CD.
1 Press [DISC].
2 (Within 10 seconds or so)
Press [1] ~ [5] to select the disc you want.
3 Press the numeric button(s) to select and play
1 DISC
your desired track number.
To select a two-digit track

Press [h10] and then the two numbers you want.
Note
2 1
GHI
ABC
2
JKL
DEF
3 You cannot use direct access play with 1-RANDOM or A-

RANDOM mode.
4 5
B Repeat play
Press [REPEAT] before or during play.

“REPEAT ON” and “ ” are displayed.
3 To cancel repeat play
Press [REPEAT] once again. “REPEAT OFF” is displayed and
“ ” is cleared.
To repeat your favorite tracks
1.Program the tracks you want (perform steps 1 ~ 6 on page
15.)
B
2.Press [REPEAT] and make sure “REPEAT ON” and “ ” are
displayed.
3.Press [CD 3/8]. Playback will start.
To use repeat play with CD Play Mode function

Set the desired mode, press [REPEAT] before or during
playback, and make sure “REPEAT ON” and “ ” are displayed.
C CD display
This function allows you to display the remaining play time of
the current track.
REPEAT During play or pause mode
CD 6
Press [DISPLAY] to display:
C
Elapsed play time Remaining play time
Note
When track number 25 or greater is playing, remaining play
DISPLAY time display shows “– –:– – ”.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0 10
DISPLAY
ALBUM CURSOR
/REW /FF
INTRO MARKER TITLE ENTER

SEARCH
SHIFT
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CDs
3 4 Program play
2 5 This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.

1 Press [CD 3/8] and then [7 CLEAR].
DEL
7 2 Press [PROGRAM].
1 3 Press [DISC].
4 (within 10 seconds or so)
4/REW/4, Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want.
3/FF/¢
5 Press the numeric button(s) to select the
desired track.
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program other tracks.
7 Press [CD 3/8] to start play.
1 CD 6 ➞ CLEAR
To
cancel program
Action
Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.
play mode Programmed contents will be saved in
memory.
2 PROGRAM
clear the last track
clear all
Press [DEL] in the stop mode.
Press [7 CLEAR]. Within 5 seconds,
programmed tracks press the button again to clear all
tracks. “CLEAR ALL” is displayed.
select a two-digit Press [h10] and then the two numbers
3 DISC track you want.
When “CD FULL” appears

The number of programmed tracks is limited to 24 only.
You can do the following during program mode:
“PGM” appears on the display when play is stopped. Press [44/
4 1
GHI
ABC
2
JKL
DEF
3
REW/4] or [3 3/FF/¢] when “PGM” is displayed.
To check while programming, press [PROGRAM] twice after
4 5
“PGM” appears, then press [4 4/REW/4] or [3 3/FF/¢].
Add to the program.
Repeat steps 3 through 5 in the stop mode.
Memory retention
Your program is retained in memory for about 1 week while the
system is unplugged.
5 To replay your program
If you turned OFF your program with [PROGRAM], you can
play it again as explained below.
1.Press [PROGRAM].
2.Press [CD 3/8].
Notes
• During program play, you can search forward or backward
only within the current track.
6 Repeat steps 3, 4, 5.
• During program play, skipping is always in the programmed
order, whether forward or backward.
• You can use repeat mode with program play.
7 CD 6
• You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3 tracks.
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Enjoying MP3
This unit allows you to play MP3 files and access up to 999
tracks (files), 255 albums (folders) and 20 sessions.
When making MP3 files to play on this unit

Disc format
Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
formats).
File format
• MP3 files must have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.
ALBUM 4/REW/4, CD 6 ALBUM/ To play in a certain order
A
( , ) 3/FF/¢ TRACK 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 Thomsom multimedia.
Limitations on MP3 play

or • This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
ALBUM/
TRACK • You cannot use 1-Disc Random play, All-Disc Random play
and search function.
B
• Some MP3 may not be played due to the condition of the
disc or recording.
4/REW 3/FF • Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you
recorded them.
Display when in the stop mode
or “ MP3 ” : Indicates the disc contains MP3 files
ALBUM/
TRACK
A Album skip play
C
During play or stop
Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the desired album.
You can also press the center button of [ ALBUM/TRACK ],
followed by [4 or ¢] on the main unit to select an album.

When selecting in the stop mode:
Press [CD 3/8] to start play.
B Track skip play

2
During play or stop
Press [4
4/REW/4] or [3
3/FF/¢] to select a desired
CD 6
track.
7 CLEAR You can also press the center button of [ ALBUM/TRACK ],
followed by [4 or ¢] on the main unit to select a track.
When selecting in the stop mode:
Note
During 1-ALBUM mode, track skipping can only be done within
1 the current album.
C Starting play from a desired track in a desired

or album
ALBUM/
TRACK Preparation: Press [CD 3/8] and then [7 CLEAR].
1 Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the album.
You can also press the center button of [ ALBUM/TRACK ],
followed by [4 or ¢] on the main unit to select an album.
2 2 Press the numeric buttons to select your desired

track in the current album.
For two digit numbers, press [h10] once then the two digits.
For three digit numbers, press [h10] twice then the three
digits.
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A 2
Enjoying MP3
7 CLEAR
A INTRO function (Album scan)
Listen to the first track of all albums in the current disc for 10
seconds each to find your desired album.
1 Preparation: Press [CD 3/8] and then [7 CLEAR].
1 Press [INTRO] to start INTRO function.
(INTRO function is cancelled after playing the first track in
1 the last album on the current disc.)
2 While your desired album is playing, press
[CD 3/8].
Play starts from the first track of the album.
To stop during the process, press [INTRO] or [7 CLEAR].
B CD Play Mode function for MP3
Mode To
2 CD 6 1-DISC play one selected disc.
B
ALL-DISC play all loaded discs in succession from the
selected disc to the final disc .
1-TRACK play one selected track on the selected disc.
1-ALBUM play one selected album on the selected disc.
2 1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select:
1 3 1-DISC ALL-DISC 1-TRACK

1-ALBUM
2 Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select

and start the disc.
3 • When you have selected 1-ALBUM in step 1.
Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select and start the
album.
• When you have selected 1-TRACK in step 1,
1 PLAY MODE press the numeric buttons to select and play
will start.
For two digit numbers, press [h10] once then the two
digits.
DEF digits.
2
ABC
DISC
1 2 3
GHI JKL
When playback ends
4 5
The current play mode will be retained.
When “NOT MP3/ERROR1” appears on the display
An unsupported MP3 format is being played. The unit will skip
that track and play the next one.
Final disc
For example, if play starts from disc 4, disc 3 will be the “final
disc”.
3 Order of progression:
Disc 4➞5➞1➞2➞3
Notes
• You can use repeat mode (\ page 14) with CD Play Mode
or function.
• You cannot use program mode together with CD Play Mode
function.
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A DISC
1 2•3
Enjoying MP3
A Program play for MP3

DEL
5 You can program up to 24 tracks.
7 CLEAR Preparation:
4/REW/4, 1.Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the disc.
3/FF/¢ 2.Press [7 CLEAR].
2 1 Press [PROGRAM].
4 “PGM” appears.
1 PROGRAM 2 Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the album. To

select an album directly, press the numeric
buttons after pressing [ALBUM ( or )].
For three digit numbers, press [h10] twice then the three digits.
2•3 3 Press [44 /REW/4] or [3 3 /FF/¢] to select the
track. To select a track directly, press the numeric
buttons after pressing [44/REW/4] or [3 3/FF/¢].
4/REW 3/FF
4 Press [ENTER].
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to program other tracks.
Play will start according to programmed sequence until the end.
4 To exit program mode.
Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode. (You can replay
your program by pressing [PROGRAM] then [CD 3/8].)
5 CD 6 You can do the following while “PGM” is displayed.
B
To Action
check program Press [4
4/REW/4] or [3 3/FF/¢] when
contents “PGM” is displayed.
To check while programming, press

[PROGRAM] twice after “PGM” appears,
2 then press [4
4/REW/4] or [3 3/FF/¢].
add to the program Repeat steps 2~4.
clear the last track Press [DEL] in the stop mode.
4 clear all
programmed tracks
Press [7 CLEAR]. Within 5 seconds, press
the button again to clear all tracks.
7 CLEAR
“CLEAR ALL” is displayed.
3/FF/¢ Notes
3 • You can use repeat mode (\ page 14) with program play.
1 • You cannot program more than one CD for MP3.
• You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3 tracks.
1 • The program memory is cleared when you change a disc or

open the CD tray.
B Album/Track title search
2 Preparation: Press [CD 3/8] and then [7 CLEAR].

1 For album title search, press [TITLE SEARCH]
once.
For track title search, press [TITLE SEARCH]
3 twice.
2 Enter the album/track title keyword.
(\ page 19)
3 Press [ENTER].
Press [3
3/FF/¢] to display the next title search result.
“NOT FOUND” is displayed when there is no match.
4 Press [CD 3/8] to start play from the album/track
found.
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4 CD 6
Title search mode is cancelled.
To cancel partway through

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A Numeric
Enjoying MP3
buttons A Entering characters

DEL
You can enter up to 9 characters for album/track title search.
1 Press the numeric buttons to select the required character.
Numbered Characters Numbered Characters
buttons buttons
B
4/REW/4, 1 1 6 MNO6
3/FF/¢ 2 ABC2 7 PQRS7
3 DEF3 8 TUV8
4 GHI4 9 WXYZ9
5 JKL5 0 0
h10 space !”#$ %& ’()∗+, – . / : ; = ? _ 8
1 2 Press [3/FF/¢] to enter character.

Editing keywords
Press [4
4/REW/4] or [3 3/FF/¢] to revise any characters.
To delete, move the cursor over the character and press [DEL].
B Marking a track
You can mark one track each on the discs loaded so that you
can start play from them later.
2
To mark a track number
1 1 During play or stop

For MP3, refer to “Track skip play” on page 16.
For CD-DA, press the numbered buttons.
Select your desired track with the numeric buttons.
digits.
2
Hold down [MARKER] until “STORING” blinks on
the display.
If you store a new track, the old track will be cleared.
2 To recall a marked track number in the current disc
C
During play or stop
Press [MARKER] to recall a marker and start play.
Notes
• “NO MARKER” indicates that the marker in the current disc
DISPLAY is empty.
• The marker memory will be cleared when you open the CD
tray.
• For CD-DA, you cannot use this function during 1-Disc
Random play and All-Disc Random play.
• You cannot use this function during program mode.
a b
C Display for MP3
During play or pause

Press [DISPLAY] to select your desired CD display.
g c a b c d e f g
Notes
• When a title is longer than 9 characters, it will scroll across
f d the display.
• “NO ID3” is displayed if titles with ID3 tags haven’t been
entered.
• Maximum number of displayable characters:
Album/track title: 31
ID3 album/title/artist name: 30
e (ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide information
about the track.)
• This unit can display album and track titles with ID3 tags
(version 1.0 and 1.1). Titles containing text data that the unit
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Cassette tapes
Top of the unit 1 Press [OPEN 0] to insert a cassette.
Close the lid by hand.
2 Press [TAPE 3] to start playback.
Repeat step 1 and 2 to play the other side of the tape.
To Action
OPEN
stop tape playback Press [STOP 7, – DEMO].
1 start one touch play Press [TAPE 3] when the system is
OFF with the cassette loaded.
fast-forward and Press [4
4/REW/4] or [3 3/FF/¢] in
rewind the stop mode.
Cassette tape selection and care

Types of cassettes which can be played correctly
Use normal position tapes.
High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the
unit will not be able to do full justice to the characteristics of
4/REW/4, these cassettes.
3/FF/¢ 3 • Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get
caught in the mechanism.
STOP7, 2 • Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should
–DEMO be wound up before the tape is played.
• Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts
if used incorrectly.
To find the beginning of a program

(TPS: Tape Program Sensor)
TPS finds the beginning of a track and resumes play from there.
OPEN 0
1 B
B
Each press increases the number of tracks skipped, up to a
maximum of 9.
Press [4
4/REW/4] or [3
3/FF/¢] during play.
Note
The TPS function searches for silent parts of about 4 seconds
Insert inside the in length which are normally found between tunes. As a result,
guides it may not function properly in the following cases:
• With short silent parts
Forward side • When noise occurs between tunes
• With silent parts found within tunes
2 TAPE 3
3 VOLUME
DOWN UP
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Before recording
Side A • Only normal position tapes are recommended.
• Volume and sound quality during playback have no effect on
recording.
Erasure prevention
Tab for side B Tab for side A
The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent
To re-record recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown.
Normal tape
To erase a recorded sound
1 Press [TAPE 3] and then [STOP 7, –DEMO].
2 Insert the recorded cassette with the tape facing out.
3 Press [¶/8 REC].
Adhesive tape
Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre-

OPEN 0 recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast
material may infringe copyright laws.
B
B
Preparatory steps
Wind up the leader tape to begin recording immediately.
Preparation: Press [TAPE 3] and then [STOP 7, –DEMO] to
Insert inside the select tape as the source.
guides Press [OPEN 0], insert a cassette with the tape
A
facing out.
Forward side
Close the lid by hand.
A Recording the radio

Preparation: Do the preparatory steps as above.
1 Tune to the required station.
(\ page 9)
2 2 Press [¶/8 REC] to start recording.
STOP , To Action
DEMO stop recording Press [STOP 7, –DEMO].
stop recording Press [¶/8 REC].
temporarily Press [¶/8 REC] again to resume
recording.
Press [¶/8 REC] during the
cut an unnecessary
part while recording unnecessary part.
Press [¶/8 REC] again to resume
2 ¶/8
REC
record on the other
recording.
Turn the tape over and press [¶/8
side of the tape REC].
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A A Recording CDs
Mode To
ALBUM 4/REW/4, 1-DISC record one selected disc.
( , ) 3/FF/¢
3 ALL-DISC record all loaded discs in succession
from the selected disc to the final disc.
1-TRACK record one selected track on the selected
1 disc.
2 1-ALBUM (MP3) record one selected album on the disc.
1-RANDOM record the disc in random order.
A-RANDOM record all loaded discs in random order.
1 Press [CD 3/8] and then [STOP 7, –DEMO].

2 Press [PLAY MODE] to select your desired mode.
1 CD 6
➞ STOP 7 For 1-TRACK mode
Press [4
4/REW/4] or [3
3/FF/¢] to select the track.
For 1-ALBUM mode (MP3)
Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the album.
2 PLAY MODE
For 1-DISC/1-RANDOM mode
Do steps 1 to 3 on page 13.
Ensure CD is stopped.
3 Press [¶/8 REC] to start recording.
3 ¶/8
REC
To Action
B
stop recording Press [STOP 7, –DEMO].
stop recording Press [¶/8 REC].
temporarily If the tape finishes before the CD,
press [STOP 7, –DEMO] to stop the
CD.
Press [¶/8 REC] to resume
AUTO OFF
SLEEP recording.
To record programmed tracks

This function allows you to record up to 24 programmed tracks.
1 Program the track(s) you want.
(\ steps 1 - 6 on page 15)
2 Press [¶/8 REC] to start recording.
SHIFT
B Auto-off function
To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for 10 minutes.
This function works only if CD or tape is selected as the source.
This function does not work if the source is tuner or AUX.
AUTO OFF
SHIFT SLEEP
Press [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF].
“AUTO OFF” is shown on the display.
To cancel
Press [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF] again to clear “AUTO OFF” from
the display.
For your reference
The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off. When
the unit is turned on again, “AUTO OFF” is displayed and the
unit functions as described above.
“AUTO OFF” disappears from the display if either tuner or AUX
is selected as the source but continues to function normally.
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4 Using the timers
5 1 22 32
Using the play/record timer
The timer can be set as an alarm or radio recorder. Play timer
and record timer cannot be used together.
Preparations:
Turn the unit on and set the clock (\ page 8).
Timer Action
21 31
Play timer Prepare the music source you want to listen
1 22 32 4 to; tape, CD, radio or aux, and set the volume.
Record timer Check the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs
(\ page 21), insert the cassette and tune to
the radio station (\ page 9) or select the aux
CLOCK/ source (\ page 25).
1 SHIFT TIMER
1 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] to select:

For Play Timer For Record Timer CLOCK PLAY REC
Original display
Timer To
CLOCK set the clock.
˚ PLAY set the play timer.
2 1 4/REW 3/FF ˚ REC

Original display
set the record timer.
resume original display.
˚PLAY ON ˚REC ON Setting the start and finish times

(Within 3 seconds)
2 1 Press [44/REW/4] or [33/FF/¢] to select the
starting time.
2 SHIFT
CLOCK/
TIMER
3 1 Press [44/REW/4] or [33/FF/¢] to select the
finishing time.
3 1 4/REW 3/FF Turning the timer on
4 ˚PLAY/REC] to select:
Press [SHIFT] + [˚
˚PLAY OFF ˚REC OFF
PLAY REC No display (off)
Timer To
Timers and others
2 CLOCK/
˚ PLAY turn on the play timer.
SHIFT TIMER ˚ REC turn on the record timer.
No display turn off.
(The indicator doesn’t appear if the start and finish times or
the clock haven’t been set.)
PLAY/
4 SHIFT REC 5 y] to turn off the unit and timer will start.
Press [y
Timer Action
Play timer Play will start in the set condition at
the set time with volume increasing
gradually to the set level.
Record timer The unit comes on 30 seconds before
the set time with the volume muted.
5
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A Using the timers
To cancel the timer
˚PLAY/REC] .
Press [SHIFT] + [˚
CLOCK/ To change the settings when the unit is on
TIMER
To change Action
play/record times Repeat steps 1, 2, 3, and 5 on previous
page.
1
2
source/volume ˚PLAY/REC].
Press [SHIFT] + [˚
Make changes to the source or vol-
3
ume.
Do steps 4 to 5 on previous page.
SHIFT
A Using the play/record timer
B
To check the settings when the unit is on
Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] until “˚ ˚PLAY” or “˚
˚ REC”
appears. Two seconds after “˚ ˚PLAY” or “˚˚REC” appears, the
settings are displayed in the following order:
AUTO OFF
SLEEP Timer Setting display
Play timer Play start time → Play finish time → Play
source → Playback volume.
Record timer Recording start time → Recording finish
time → Recording source.
When the unit is off, press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] to check

˚PLAY” or “˚
the settings until “˚ ˚REC” appears.
To enjoy the desired source after the timer setting is
completed.
The volume level (for play timer) and music source are stored
in the timer memory and the timer will start in these preset
conditions. However, the CD numbers do not get stored in the
timer memory.
1.After step 4 on the previous page, start playing the desired
source.
AUTO OFF 2.Reset the CD numbers if you have changed any of them,
SLEEP confirm that a CD or cassette is inserted, then press [y] to
put the unit on standby.
Notes
• If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is functioning,
the finish time setting will not be activated.
• If the unit is on, the timer will not function. The unit must be in
the standby mode.
• If AUX is selected as the source, when the timer comes on,
the system turns on and engages AUX as the source. If you
want to playback or record from a connected unit, set the
other unit’s timer to the same time. (See the other unit’s
instruction manual.)
Timers and others
B Using the sleep timer

Using the sleep timer to turn off the unit automatically.
Press [SLEEP] to select:
SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60 SLEEP 90 SLEEP 120
SLEEP OFF
To cancel, Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.

To display the remaining time, press [SLEEP].
Press [SLEEP] again to change your desired time.
Notes
• The play and sleep timer or the record and sleep timer can
be used together.
• The sleep timer always has priority. Be sure not to overlap
timer settings.
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A
B
A Using the sound quality settings
You can select sound quality with Preset EQ and improve bass
and treble effect with Manual EQ.
S. SOUND EQ
Preset EQ
1 Press and hold [SOUND] to select “PRESET EQ”.

Each time you press and hold the button:
MANUAL EQ PRESET EQ
3 2 Press [SOUND] to select:

SHIFT
SURROUND Each time you press the button:
1 2 Setting Sound quality
HEAVY Adds punch to rock
1 SOUND
CLEAR
SOFT
Clarifies higher frequencies
For background music
VOCAL Adds gloss to vocal
EQ-OFF Cancelled
Manual EQ
1 Press and hold [SOUND] to select “MANUAL EQ”.
Each time you press and hold the button:
MANUAL EQ PRESET EQ
2 SOUND
2 Press [SOUND] to select a setting.

Each time you press the button:
PRESET EQ MANUAL EQ BASS TREBLE
Original Display
3 Press [VOL –] or [+ VOL] to adjust the level.
The tone level can be varied within a range of -3 to +3.
Notes
• Preset EQ cannot be used together with Super Sound EQ.
• Changes to sound quality do not affect recordings.
B Enhancing the sound quality

Press [S.SOUND EQ].
The button light is on.
Press the button again to cancel.
The button light goes out.
Using the “live” effect (SURROUND)
Press [SHIFT] + [SURROUND] to add natural width and depth

to the stereo sound. “ ” indicator will appear.
Timers and others
3 VOL VOL
C
To cancel
Press [SHIFT] + [SURROUND] to clear the “ ” indicator.
• When listening through headphones, the effect is less
AUX / REC discernible than through the unit’s speakers.
• If interference in FM stereo reception increases, cancel the
surround sound effect.
C Using an external unit

1
2 Press
For listening: Proceed to step 3.
[AUX].
3 For recording: Press [¶/8 REC] (recording starts).

Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer
to the external unit’s instruction manual.)
Listening with headphones

Reduce the volume level, and connect the headphones.
Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo.
Note 25
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed here
occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers.
Common Problems
No sound. Turn the volume up.
The speaker cords may be shorted. Turn the unit off, check and correct the
connections and turn the unit on. 5
Sound is unfixed, reversed or Check the speaker connections. 5
comes from one speaker only.
Humming heard during play. An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and
leads away from this unit’s cables.
If possible in your area, turn the AC mains lead’s plug or connector over to reverse the
lead’s polarity.
“ERROR” is displayed. Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
“– –:– –” appears on the You plugged the AC mains lead in for the first time or there was a power failure
display. recently.
Set the time. 8
“F61” is displayed. Check and correct the speaker cord connections. 5
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
Listening to the radio

Noise is heard. Use an outdoor antenna. 6
The stereo indicator flickers or
doesn’t light.
Sound is distorted.
A beat sound is heard. Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.
A low hum is heard during AM Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.
broadcast.
When there is a television set nearby

The picture on the TV The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor
disappears or stripes appear antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. 6
on the screen. 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 tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive
tape. -
Playing discs
The display is wrong or play The disc may be upside down. #
won’t start. Wipe the disc.
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in
temperature. Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again.
The total number of tracks The disc may be scratched, or its data may be defective. Replace the disc.
displayed differs each time
the same disc is inserted.
Unusual sound is heard.
CD-RW cannot be read. The disc was incompletely formatted. Use the recording equipment to fully format the
Reference
disc before recording.

“VBR–” is displayed instead The unit cannot display the remaining play time for variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.
of the remaining play time.
“TAKE OUT/DISC” appears There is a problem with the disc mechanism. (A power failure may have occurred.)
on the display. The tray will open automatically. Remove the disc from the tray, and after ensuring
there is no disc in the tray, close it. The unit will make the disc changing noises for a
few moments and then it should operate normally.
The remote control

Remote control doesn’t work. Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. 4
Replace the batteries if they are worn.
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RQT7369

SUOMI
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. VAROITUS!
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAAT-
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN TAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUO-
KAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LA-
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. SERSÄTEILYLLE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL. VAROITUS!
• ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA
KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUU-
HUN SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS
CAUTION! ONNISTUISI. VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI
• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA TUULE-
TUSTA, JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENEMIS-
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE ESTA JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU- TAI TU-
UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT LIPALOVAARA.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD • ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA SA-
NOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA
DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO TAI MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.
NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. • ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA AVO-
TULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION
OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLE- • HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA VAHINGOITTAMAT-
TOMALLA TAVALLA.
CLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES,
SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. VAROITUS:
• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRON-
MENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA
KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI
LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE,
VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ
SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI
WARNING: MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT NORSK
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO ADVARSEL!
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER.
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER EL-
APPARATUS. LER ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER
BESKREVET I DENNE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN
FØRE TIL FARLIG BESTRÅLING.
DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI Å
REPARERE APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT
SERVICE OG REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ UTFØRES
AV KVALIFISERT PERSONELL.
ADVARSEL!
• APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN
BOKHYLLE, ET INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER
ET ANNET LUKKET STED HVOR VENTILASJONS-
FORHOLDENE ER UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG
FOR AT GARDINER ELLER LIGNENDE IKKE FOR-
VERRER VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ
RISIKO FOR ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN
FORÅRSAKET AV OVERHETING UNNGÅS.
• APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ
IKKE DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER,
GARDINER OG LIGNENDE.
• PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE
LYS, OPPÅ APPARATET.
• BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE
FOR MILJØET.
Reference
ADVARSEL:
FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK
STØT ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE
APPARATET IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET,
VANNDRÅPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER
IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN,
SLIK SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.
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RQT7369

Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION SPEAKER SECTION
RMS Power output Type 2 way, 2 speaker system
10% Total harmonic distortion Speaker(s)
1 kHz, both channels driven Full Range 10 cm cone type
(Low channel) 35 W per channel (6 Ω) Tweeter 6 cm cone type
8 kHz, both channels driven Impedance 6Ω
(High channel) 35 W per channel (6 Ω) Input power (IEC)
Total Bi-Amp power SC-PM19 70 W per channel HIGH 70 W (Max)
Output Impedance LOW 70 W (Max)
Headphone 16Ω – 32Ω Output sound pressure level 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 55 Hz – 22 kHz (–16 dB)
FM TUNER SECTION 70 Hz – 20 kHz (–10 dB)
Frequency range Dimensions (WxHxD) 128 mm x 250 mm x 222 mm
87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps) Mass 1.95 kg
Sensitivity 1.5 µV (IHF)
S/N 26 dB 1.5 µV GENERAL
Antenna terminal(s) 75 Ω (unbalanced) Power supply
For Continental Europe AC 230 V, 50 Hz
AM TUNER SECTION For United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand
Frequency range
AC 230 V – 240 V, 50 Hz
522 kHz – 1629 kHz (9 kHz steps)
Power consumption 130 W
520 kHz – 1630 kHz (10 kHz steps)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 179 mm x 250 mm x 383 mm
Sensitivity
Mass 5.24 kg
S/N 20 dB (at 999 kHz) 560 µV/m
Power consumption in standby mode: 0.8W
CASSETTE DECK SECTION
Track system 4 track, 2 channel Notes:
Heads 1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Record/playback Solid permalloy head Mass and dimensions are approximate.
Erasure Double gap ferrite head 2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital
Motor DC servo motor spectrum analyzer.
Recording system AC bias 100 kHz 3. The labels “HIGH” and “LOW” on the rear of the speakers
Erasing system AC erase 100 kHz refer to High frequency and Low frequency.
Tape speed 4.8 cm/s
Overall frequency response
(+3 dB, –6 dB at DECK OUT)
NORMAL (TYPE I) 35 Hz – 14 kHz
S/N RATIO 45dB (A weighted) Maintenance
Wow and flutter 0.10% (WRMS)
Fast forward and rewind time
Approx. 120 seconds with If the surfaces are dirty
C-60 cassette tape
CD SECTION To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Disc • Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this
CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 8 cm/12 cm unit.
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz • Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions
Decoding 16 bit linear that came with the cloth carefully.
Pickup
Beam source/wavelength Semiconductor laser/780 nm For a cleaner crisper sound
(For Norge)
Bølgelengde 780 nm Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback
Laserstyrke Ingen farlig stråling sendes ut and recording.
Number of channels Stereo Use a cleaning tape (not included).
Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+1dB, –2 dB)
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Digital filter 8 fs When moving the unit
D/A converter MASH (1 bit DAC)
MP3
1 Remove all discs.
Reference
Bit rate 32 kbps – 320 kbps

Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
2 Press [ /I] to turn the unit off.
3 Disconnect the AC mains lead.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. En

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Speakers SB-PM19 Voltage

AC mains lead protection

the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.

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If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated

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Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which

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Blue (–) Appliance inlet Connector

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Optional antenna connections

75 Never use an outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.

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2 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice

Checking CD position (CD CHECK) .......................... 12

Album/track selection button

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CLOCK PLAY REC

Displaying the clock:

To dim the display panel

To mute the volume

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1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select:

2 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

A To improve FM sound quality

REW B RDS broadcasting (For Europe)

Frequency display Station Name (PS) Program type (PTY)

NEWS VARIED FINANCE COUNTRY

• Sound is momentarily interrupted if you load/unload tapes

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1 2 Press and hold [PROGRAM].

3 preset in that channel.

1 Press numeric buttons to select the channel.

For channels 10 to 15 press [h10], then the two digits.

C 1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PRESET”.

2 Adjust the volume.

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1 Press [0 OPEN/CLOSE] to insert the CD on the

A A CD selection and care

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Placing a CD in your desired tray

A To check which CDs are in the trays

Press [CD CHECK].

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3 Listening to specific CDs and tracks

2 PLAY MODE 3 Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) press [1]-

When playback ends

3 • During 1-RANDOM play or A-RANDOM play, you cannot skip

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1 2 A Direct access play

To select a two-digit track

3 You cannot use direct access play with 1-RANDOM or A-

Press [REPEAT] before or during play.

To use repeat play with CD Play Mode function