Panasonic SC-PM18 manual

RQT6683-2P Model No. SC-PM18 SC-PM16 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. SC-PM16 is available in the U.S.A. only . RQT6683(Cov).p65 3/24/03, 9:24 AM 1[...]

RQT6683 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 systems. Table of contents Before use Supplied accessories ................................................. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTI[...]

RQT6683 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. (K2CB2CB00006) F[...]

RQT6683 4 Before use IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicabl e safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warn[...]

RQT6683 5 Before use The remote control Battery installation 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 flame o[...]

RQT6683 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[...]

RQT6683 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[...]

RQT6683 8 Before use Front panel controls Main unit Cassette lid Cassette open button ( c OPEN) ............................ 17 AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply. Standby/on switch ( POWER) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is s[...]

RQT6683 9 Before use SLEEP CLOCK TIMER PL A Y REC A UTO OFF DISC PLA Y MODE MUTING REW S.SOUND EQ S.SOUND EQ DIMMER DISPLA Y PRESET EQ FF 1 23 4 6 5 7 89 PGM 10 VOL VOL CD AUX TUNER/ BAND BAND T APE 0 CLEAR 4 ~ 5 # . / : ; < = > ? @ [ ] , + $ 6 Front panel controls Remote Control Buttons such as function in exactly the same way as the butto[...]

RQT6683 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 [ g 4 4 4 4 4 /REW] or [ f 3 3 3 3 3 /FF] to sele[...]

RQT6683 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.[...]

RQT6683 12 Listening operations CDs This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) 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 five CD trays.[...]

RQT6683 13 Listening operations 1 2 3 4 A DOWN VOLUME UP CD CHECK CD / DEMO STOP , 2 3 CD CHECK 1 4 CD CHANGE CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 CD CHECK 1 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 [CD 2 / J ] and then [[...]

RQT6683 14 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 4 disc/track selection modes. All-Disc mode : Plays all loaded discs in succession from the selected disc to the fi[...]

RQT6683 15 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[...]

RQT6683 16 Listening operations A B 1 2 5 CD CD 7 3 4 3 2 1 SLEEP SLEEP CLOCK TIMER PLAY REC A UTO OFF UTO OFF DISC PLA Y MODE Y MODE MUTING REW S.SOUND EQ S.SOUND EQ DIMMER DISPLAY PRESET EQ PRESET EQ FF 1 23 4 6 5 7 89 PGM 10 VOL VOL AUX TUNER/ BAND T APE 0 CLEAR CLEAR 5 4 CD / REW , / FF 1 7 PGM 1 23 4 5 1 23 4 6 5 7 89 10 0 CLEAR DISC CDs Progr[...]

RQT6683 17 Listening operations 1 2 3 B 2 3 / REW / FF, DEMO STOP , OPEN T APE DOWN VOLUME UP OPEN 1 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 [TAPE 3 ] to start playback. 3 Adju[...]

RQT6683 18 Listening operations B A B C 3 1 OPEN OPEN OPEN 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 record o[...]

RQT6683 19 Listening operations 2 2 A B C DEMO STOP , 2 DEMO STOP , 2 REC REC SLEEP SLEEP CLOCK TIMER PLAY REC A UTO OFF UTO OFF DISC PLA Y MODE Y MODE MUTING REW S.SOUND EQ S.SOUND EQ DIMMER DIMMER DISPLAY PRESET EQ PRESET EQ FF 1 23 4 6 5 7 89 PGM 10 VOL VOL CD AUX TUNER/ BAND T APE 0 CLEAR CLEAR PLAY MODE Recording operations Recording from the [...]

RQT6683 20 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 [ [ / J REC] (recordin[...]

RQT6683 21 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 10 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 [?[...]

RQT6683 22 Listening operations A Setting the time By remote control only This is a 12-hour clock. The example shows how to set the clock for 6:30 p.m.. 1 Press [ y y y y y ] to turn the unit on. 2 Press [CLOCK / TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. Every time you press the button: CLOCK PLA Y REC Original display 3 Within 7 seconds Press [ g 4 4 4 4 4 /R[...]

RQT6683 23 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[...]

RQT6683 24 Listening operations Using the timers A 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”) appears, the settings a[...]

RQT6683 25 Listening operations Reference 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.[...]

RQT6683 26 Listening operations W arranty (ONL Y FOR U.S.A.) Reference 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[...]

RQT6683 27 Listening operations Reference Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION SC-PM18 Power output 10% T otal harmonic distortion 60 Hz–3 kHz, both channels driven (Low channel) 25 W per channel (6 Ω ) 3 kHz–16 kHz, both channels driven (High channel) 25 W per channel (6 Ω ) T otal Bi-Amp power 50 W per channel Power output 10% T otal harmonic[...]

RQT6683 28 Listening operations Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www .panasonic.ca En RQT6683-2P L1202HS2033 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 Company , Division of[...]