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Operating Instructions
CD Stereo System
Model No. SC-PM41
Table of contents
For U.S.A.
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As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has
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determined that this product meets the ENERGY
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STAR guidelines for energy effi ciency. IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ............................ 3
Getting started .................................. 4
Step 1 - Making the connections
Step 2 - Inserting batteries into the remote control
Before connecting, operating or ad
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Dear customer Supplied accessories Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these Please check and identify the supplied accessories. instructions carefully. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for These operating instructions are applicable to the following replacement parts. (As of January 2005) system. In U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 18. System SC-PM41 1 x Remote control 1 x FM indoor Main un
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 2) Keep these instructions. particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 3) Heed all warnings. where they exit from the apparatus. 4) Foll
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Getting started Step Step 1 1 - Making the connections - Making the connections Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made. Preparation Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the speaker cords. OR If the speaker cords do not have vinyl tips, directly connect them to the terminals. 1 Connect the AM loop antenna. 2 Connect the FM indoor antenna. AM loop antenna Adhesive tape FM indoor antenna Stand the antenna up on its base. Keep loose antenna cord away fro
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Step 2 Step 2 - Inserting batteries into the remote control - Inserting batteries into the remote control ■ Batteries Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place. Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fl uid contacts and may cause a fi re. Do not: mix old and new batteries.
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Overview of controls Main unit Main unit Refer numbers in parentheses for page reference. Top of the unit Headphone jack (PHONES) Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent Cassette lid (12) hearing damage. Plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8”) stereo (not included) 1 Standby/on switch (y/l POWER) (7, 14) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit Cassette open (12) is still consuming a small amount of power. Display panel AC supply indicat
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CDs and MP3 – Play Numeric buttons CD trays P Play Mode function lay Mode function Playing a disc Playing a disc Press [y] to turn the unit on. Press [CD 6] and then [CLEAR 7]. 1 1 Press [CD 1 ~ CD 5] to select your desired tray. Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) press [1] ~ [5] 2 2 to select the disc. Press [0 OPEN/CLOSE] to open the disc tray and 3 then load the disc. Press [0 OPEN/CLOSE] again to Press [PLAY MODE] repeatedly to select the desired 3 close the tray. mode. Label must fac
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CDs and MP3 – Play (Continued) C Checking which CDs are in the trays hecking which CDs are in the trays Advanced CDs and MP3 functions Advanced CDs and MP3 functions MP3 CD-DA (CD CHECK) (CD CHECK) Press [CD CHECK]. CD-DA C Creating your CD titles reating your CD titles 1 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. Press [CD 6] and then [CL
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Entering characters Entering characters Press [ENTER]. 8 Repeat steps 6 to 8 to program other tracks. Press the numeric buttons repeatedly to select your Example: desired character then press [3/FF/¢] to key in the next character. You can enter up to 32 characters. To edit, press [4/REW/4] or [3/FF/¢] to revised any characters. To delete, move the cursor over the character and then press [DEL]. Numbered Characters Numbered Characters buttons buttons Album number Track number 1 1 6 M N
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CDs and MP3 – Play (Continued) MP3 MP3 CD-DA CD-DA F Finding your CD titles inding your CD titles Repeat play Repeat play This function allows you to display disc, album and You can repeat program play or other selected track titles, then select to start play. play mode. Press [CD 6] and then [CLEAR 7]. 1 Press [REPEAT] before or during play. Press [PLAY LIST]. “REPEAT ON” and “ ” are displayed. 2 The CD selection screen appears. To cancel Press [5] or [∞] to select the disc title, then pr
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MP3 NOTE on CDs A Album/T lbum/Track title search rack title search This unit can access up to 99 tracks. Enable you to search your desired album or track. Choose CD with this mark. Press [CD 6] and then [CLEAR 7]. 1 This unit can play MP3 fi les and CD-DA format audio CD-R/RW For album title search, press [TITLE SEARCH] once. that have been fi nalized. 2 It may not be able to play some CD-R/RW due to the condition of For track title search, press [TITLE SEARCH] twice. the recording.
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Cassette tape – Play and record Top of the unit Cassette lid Basic play Basic play Recording CDs Recording CDs Press [OPEN 0] on top of the unit. Insert the cassette to be recorded on. 1 1 Insert a cassette. 2 Insert inside the guides Insert inside the Forward side guides Forward side Press [CD 6] and then [STOP 7, –DEMO]. 2 Close the lid by hand. Press [0 OPEN/CLOSE] to insert the CD. 3 3 Press again to close. Press [TAPE 3] to start play. 4 Press [PLAY MODE] to select your desired mode
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Radio – Tune Numeric buttons Manual tuning Manual tuning Memory preset Memory preset Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands. Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. 1 Preparation Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”. 2 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. Press [4/REW/4] or [3/FF/¢] to select the 3 A Automatic presetting utomatic presetting frequency of the required station. Press and hold [PROGRAM] to start presetting. M Manual presetting anual presetting Press [PL
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Timer S Setting the clock etting the clock Using the sleep timer Using the sleep timer This function enables you to turn off the unit automatically This is a 12-hour clock. after the set time. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. 1 Press [SLEEP, –AUTO OFF] to select your desired time. Each time you press the button: SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60 SLEEP 90 CLOCK ˚ PLAY ˚ REC SLEEP OFF SLEEP 120 Original display Sleep timer indicator Within 7 seconds, press [4/REW/4] or 2 [3/FF/¢] to set the time. To c
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To enjoy the desired source after the timer setting is U Using the play or record timer sing the play or record timer completed. The volume level (for play timer) and music source are stored You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake in the timer memory and the timer will start in these preset you up (play timer) or to record from the radio or an aux conditions. However, the CD numbers do not get stored in source (record timer). the timer memory. Turn the unit on and set th
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Enjoying surround sound Enjoying surround sound Sound adjustment Enable you to add natural width and depth to the stereo sound. To activate Press [SURROUND] to display “ ” indicator. To cancel Press [SURROUND] again to clear “ ” indicator. Surround sound is less discernible when listening through headphones. If interference in FM stereo reception increases, cancel the surround sound effect. External unit Selecting sound effects Selecting sound effects You can change the sound effect by se
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Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 18 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 19 if you reside in Canada. Common problems No sound. Turn the volume up. The speaker cords may not be connected properly. Turn the unit off, check and correct the connecti
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Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workman- For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the U
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Product Service Listening caution 1. Damage requiring service —The unit should be serviced by qualifi ed service personnel if: EST. 1924 (a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or Selecting fi ne audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s change in performanc
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Specifi cations AMPLIFIER SECTION CD SECTION FTC Output Power both channel driven Disc 5 23 10% total harmonic distortion CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 8 cm/12 cm (3 /32˝/4 /32˝) 60 Hz–3 kHz Sampling frequency (Low channel) SC-PM19 35 W per channel (6 Ω) CD 44.1 kHz 3 kHz–16 kHz MP3 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (High channel) SC-PM19 35 W per channel (6 Ω) Bit rate Total Bi-Amp power SC-PM19 70 W per channel MP3 32 kbps – 320 kbps RMS Output Power both channel driven Decoding 16/20/24 bit linear
