Panasonic Cd Stereo System Sc-pm18, Sc-pm16 Operating Instructions

RQT6683-2P
Model No. SC-PM18
SC-PM16 CD Stereo System
Operating Instructions
PPC
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.
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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 INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 4
Listening caution ........................................................ 5
Placement of speakers...

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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)
FM indoor antenna ............................................ 1 pc.
(RSA0006-L)
AM loop antenna...

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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.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in...

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The remote control
Battery installation
Use of batteries
¥ Align the poles (+ and Ð) 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 or water.
¥ Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long
time.
¥ Do not keep together with metallic objects such as
necklaces.
¥ Do not use rechargeable...

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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.
1Connect the FM indoor antenna.
Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position
where radio signals are received with the least amount
of interference.
Note
For the best reception:
An FM outdoor antenna is recommended. (\ page 7)
2Connect the AM loop antenna.
Stand...

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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 only.
AM outdoor antenna
Connect the outdoor antenna without removing the AM loop
antenna. Run 5 to 12 m of vinyl-covered wire horizontally
along a window or...

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Front panel controls
Main unit
1
Cassette lid
2Cassette open button (c OPEN) ............................ 17
3AC supply indicator (AC IN)
This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC
mains supply.
4Standby/on switch (      
 POWER)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice
versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a
small amount of power.
5Aux button (AUX) ..................................................... 20
6CD skip/search, tape...

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SLEEPCLOCK TIMERPLAY
RECAUTO OFF
DISC
PLAY MODE
MUTINGREW
S.SOUND EQ
S.SOUND EQDIMMERDISPLAYPRESET EQ
FF
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VOLVOL
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AUX TUNER/
BAND
BANDTAPE
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Front panel controls
Remote Control
Buttons such as 4 function in exactly the same way as the
buttons on the main unit.
ŒSleep timer/auto off button
(SLEEP, ÐAUTO OFF) ........................................ 21, 24
Disc button (DISC)...

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The radio: manual tuning
1Press [TUNER/BAND] to select ÒFMÓ or ÒAMÓ.
The unit comes on automatically.
Every time you press the button:
FM « AM
2Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to
select ÒMANUALÓ.
Every time you press the button:
MANUAL « PRESET
3Press [g 
4 44 4
4/REW] or [f 
3 33 3
3/FF] to select
the frequency of the required station.
ÒSTÓ is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received.
4Adjust the volume.
Auto tuning
Press and hold [g 
4 44 4
4/REW ] or [ f 
3...