Panasonic SC-PM47 manual

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    RQT6530-P Model No. SC-PM47 CD Stereo System Operating Instructions P PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference.[...]

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    RQT6530 2 Before use Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. System SC-PM47 Main unit SA-PM47 Speakers SB-PM27 Table of contents Before use Supplied accessories .............................[...]

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    RQT6530 3 Before use Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). Supplied accessories AC power supply cord ...................................... 1 pc. (RJA0065-A) FM i[...]

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    RQT6530 4 Before use IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance (See page 30 for details.) Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before clean- ing. Clean with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or solvents. Service 1. Damage requiring service —The unit should be serv- iced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The A[...]

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    RQT6530 5 Before use The remote control Battery installation 1 2 Use of batteries • Align the poles (+ and – ) properly when inserting the batteries. • Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries. • Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries. • Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to contact fl[...]

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    RQT6530 6 Before use Connections • Plug the AC power supply cord into a household AC outlet only after all other connections have been made. • To prepare the AM loop antenna wire and speaker cords, twist the vinyl cover tip and pull off. 1 Connect the FM indoor antenna. Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position where radio signals are[...]

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    RQT6530 7 Before use Connections Optional antenna connections You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a mountainous region or inside a reinforced-concrete building, etc. FM outdoor antenna Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is installed. Note An outdoor antenna should be installed by a qualified technician o[...]

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    RQT6530 8 Before use Front panel controls Main unit 1 1 1 1 1 Cassette lid 2 2 2 2 2 Cassette open button ( c OPEN) ........................... 19 3 3 3 3 3 Tape indicator This indicator changes in the following manner: a Orange (when no cassette is inserted.) b Green (when cassette is inserted.) c Red (when in recording mode.) 4 4 4 4 4 AC supply [...]

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    RQT6530 9 Before use SLEEP -AUTO OFF CLOCK/ TIMER PLA Y/ REC 123 DISC 456 10 7890 DISPLAY D I MMER AUX TUNER T APE CD PLAY MODE / PROGRAM /REW/ /FF/ /CLEAR MUTING S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ VOLUME ? @ [ . & - ] ^ = 5 : ; < ~ ( ) ! % ALBUM > _ Front panel controls Remote Control Buttons such as function in exactly same way as the buttons on th[...]

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    RQT6530 10 Before use The radio: manual tuning 1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. The unit comes on automatically. Every time you press the button: FM ↔ AM 2 Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to select “MANUAL”. Every time you press the button: MANUAL ↔ PRESET 3 Press [ 4 4 4 4 4 /REW/ g ] or [ 3 3 3 3 3 /FF/ f ] to [...]

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    RQT6530 11 Listening operations The radio: preset tuning By remote control only There are two methods of pre-setting stations. Automatic presetting: All the stations the tuner can receive are preset. Manual presetting: You can select the stations to pre- set and the order they are preset in. Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.[...]

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    RQT6530 12 Listening operations CDs This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio), MP3 and WMA format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon completion of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording. The unit contains f[...]

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    RQT6530 13 Listening operations 1 2 3 4 VOLUME DOWN UP 2 3 CD CHANGE CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 CD CHECK A CD CHECK 1 CD CHECK 4 CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 DEMO 1 CD / c CD indicator Elapsed play time Track number Disc tray Label must face upward. Tray number CDs Listening to a CD placed in a specific tray Preparation: Press [ 2 / J CD] and then [ L / [...]

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    RQT6530 14 Listening operations CDs Playing MP3/WMA This unit can play MP3 and WMA files recorded on CD-R/ RW with a computer. Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums. When making MP3/WMA 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 m[...]

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    RQT6530 15 Listening operations CDs Playing MP3/WMA How discs with MP3/WMA differ from CDs This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20 sessions. L A Display when in the stop mode (e xample) • File format indicator “MP3”: Indicates the disc contains MP3 files “WMA”: Indicates the disc contains WMA files If the disc contains bo[...]

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    RQT6530 16 Listening operations CDs Listening to specific CDs and tracks (CD Play Mode function) By remote control only This function makes it easier for you to select specific CDs and tracks from those loaded in the player. There are 5 disc/track selection modes. All-Disc mode : Plays all loaded discs in succession from the selected disc to the fi[...]

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    RQT6530 17 Listening operations CDs Direct access play By remote control only Direct access allows you to start normal play from a specific track to the last track of 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 the desired track number. Play will start wi[...]

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    RQT6530 18 Listening operations A B 1 2 5 123 45 /CLEAR L CD - / J 123 456 10 7890 2 SLEEP -AUTO OFF CLOCK/ TIMER PLA Y/ REC 123 DISC 456 ≥ 10 7890 DISPLAY DIMMER AUX TUNER T APE CD PLAY MODE / PROGRAM /REW/ /FF/ /CLEAR MUTING S SOUND EQ PRESET EQ VOLUME 1 3 5 1 7 /REW / , / FF/ 7 CD - / J PROGRAM 3 4 DISC 4 ALBUM CDs Program play By remote contr[...]

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    RQT6530 19 Listening operations 1 2 3 TAPE VOLUME DOWN UP B OPEN 2 3 1 // REW / , / FF OPEN c DEMO Cassette tapes 1 Press [ c OPEN], insert a cassette with the tape facing in. When the button is pressed, the unit comes on automatically. Make sure the cassette is fully inserted and close the lid by hand. 2 Press [ 3 TAPE ] to start playback. 3 Adjus[...]

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    RQT6530 20 Listening operations B A B 1 3 OPEN c C OPEN OPEN c Before recording Types of tapes which can be recorded correctly The system automatically identifies the type of tape. NORMAL POSITION/TYPE I ✓ HIGH POSITION/TYPE II ✕ METAL POSITION/TYPE IV ✕ High position and metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to reco[...]

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    RQT6530 21 Listening operations 2 3 2 PLAY MODE A B C 2 2 [ REC / J [ REC / J DEMO DEMO 2 2 / REW // / FF SLEEP -AUTO OFF CLOCK/ TIMER PLA Y/ REC 123 DISC 456 ≥ 10 7890 DISPLAY DIMMER AUX TUNER T APE CD PLAY MODE / PROGRAM /REW/ /FF/ /CLEAR MUTING S SOUND EQ PRESET EQ ALBUM PLAY MODE Recording operations Recording from the radio Preparation: Do t[...]

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    RQT6530 22 Listening operations C Using an external unit Listening to an external source (See page 7 for external unit connection.) Press [AUX]. Start playback from the external source. (Refer to your equipment ’ s operating instructions.) Recording from an external source Insert the tape to be recorded on. Press [AUX]. Press [ [ REC/ J ] (record[...]

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    RQT6530 23 Listening operations A Auto-off function By remote control only When CD or tape is selected as the source To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for ten minutes. Note This function does not work if the source is tuner or AUX. Press and hold [–AUTO OFF]. “AUTO OFF” is shown on the display. To cancel Press and hold [?[...]

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    RQT6530 24 Listening operations Convenient functions A To dim the display panel By remote control only By remote control only Use this when you are going to sleep or any other time you would prefer the panel to be dimmer. Press [DIMMER]. The display dims and all lights are turned off except for the [AC IN] indicator and the backlight of the CD chan[...]

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    RQT6530 25 Listening operations Using the timers Using the play/record timer By remote control only The timer has two functions. It can be set to on at a certain time to wake you up, or it can be set to record from the radio or from the aux source. The play timer cannot be used in combination with the record timer. Preparations: • Turn the unit o[...]

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    RQT6530 26 Listening operations Using the timers Using the play/record timer By remote control only To check settings While the unit is on and the “ r PLAY ” (or “ r REC ” ) indicator is on, press [CLOCK/TIMER] so “ r PLAY ” (or “ r REC ” ) appears on the display. Two seconds after “ r PLAY ” (or “ r REC ” ) appear, the sett[...]

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    RQT6530 27 Listening operations Timers and others Using the timers Using the sleep timer By remote control only Set the unit to stop and turn off after a certain time. While enjoying the desired source: Press [SLEEP] to select the desired time. Every time you press the button: SLEEP 90 SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60 SLEEP 120 SLEEP OFF To cancel the sleep timer[...]

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    RQT6530 28 Listening operations Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the reme- dies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or we[...]

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    RQT6530 29 Listening operations W arranty (ONL Y FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic/Technics Audio Products Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company , Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infant[...]

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    RQT6530 30 Listening operations Reference Product Service 1. Damage requiring service —The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally [...]

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    RQT6530 31 Listening operations Reference Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION P ower output 10% T otal harmonic distor tion 60 Hz–120 Hz, both channels driven (Low channel) 24 W per channel (6 Ω ) 120 Hz–16 kHz, both channels driven (High channel) 26 W per channel (6 Ω ) T otal Bi-Amp power 50 W per channel (Band) P ower output 10% T otal harm[...]

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    RQT6530 32 Listening operations En RQT6530-P A0502TL0 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www .panasonic.com Panasonic Sales Compan y , Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”) Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San [...]