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

RQT6683
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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.
Preparation:
Press [TUNER/BAND] to select ÒFMÓ or  ÒAMÓ.
AAutomatic pre-setting
Do the following once each for FM and AM.
Preparation:
Tune to the frequency...

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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.
You can simply listen to the CD on a single tray, or you
can select and listen to the CD in a particular tray. See
the section on All-Disc play (\ page 14)...

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Listening operations
1
2
3
4
A
DOWN VOLUME
UP
CD CHECK
CD/DEMO STOP,
2  3
CD CHECK1 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 numberDisc tray Label must face upward.
Tray
number
CDs
Listening to a CD placed in a
specific tray
Preparation: Press [CD 2/J] and then [STOP L, ÐDEMO].
Selecting the desired tray number and placing
a CD in it
1Press [c CD CHANGE].
2Within about 10 seconds
Press [CD 1] Ð [CD 5] to open the tray and...

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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 final
disc 
.
1-Disc Random mode : Plays one selected disc in random
order.
All-Disc Random mode : Plays all loaded discs in random
order.
1-Disc mode : Plays...

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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.
1Press [DISC].
2(within 10 seconds or so)
Press [1] Ð [5] to select the disc you want.
3Press the numeric button(s) to select the
desired track number.
Play will start with the track you select.
To select a two-digit track
Press [
10] and then the two numbers you want.
For example
Track no. 20: [
10]®[2]®[0]
Track no. 35: [...

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Listening operations
A
B
1
2
5CD
CD7 3
4
3
2
1
SLEEP SLEEPCLOCK TIMERPLAY
RECAUTO OFF
UTO OFFDISC
PLAY MODE
Y MODE
MUTINGREWS.SOUND EQ
S.SOUND EQDIMMERDISPLAYPRESET EQ
PRESET EQFF
123
46 5
789
PGM10
VOLVOLAUX TUNER/
BANDTAPE
0
CLEAR
CLEAR
5 4
CD
/REW,/FF
1  7
PGM
123
45
123
46 5
789
100
CLEAR
DISC
CDs
Program play
By remote control only
This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.
1Press [CD 2/ J] and then [L CLEAR].
2Press [PGM].
3Press [DISC].
4(within 10 seconds or so)
Press [1] Ð...

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Listening operations
1
2
3
B
2
3
/REW/FF,
DEMO STOP,
OPEN
TAPE
DOWN VOLUME
UP
OPEN
1
Cassette tapes
1Press [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.
2Press [TAPE3] to start playback.
3Adjust the volume.
To stop tape playback
Press [STOP L, –DEMO].
One-touch play
When the system is OFF and a cassette is already inserted,
play starts automatically when you...

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Listening operations
B
A
B
C
3
1
OPEN
OPENOPEN
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 or erase them correctly.
Erasure prevention
The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent re-
cording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown.
The...

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Listening operations
2 2
A
B
C
DEMO STOP,
2
DEMO STOP,
2
REC
REC
SLEEP
SLEEPCLOCK TIMERPLAY
RECAUTO OFF
UTO OFFDISC
PLAY MODE
Y MODE
MUTINGREWS.SOUND EQ
S.SOUND EQDIMMER
DIMMERDISPLAYPRESET EQ
PRESET EQFF
123
46 5
789
PGM10
VOLVOL
CD
AUX TUNER/
BANDTAPE
0
CLEAR
CLEARPLAY MODERecording operations
Recording from the radio
Preparation: Do the preparatory steps (\ page 18).
1Tune to the required station.
(\ page 10 or 11)
2Press [[/ J REC] to start recording.
To stop recording
Press [STOP L,...

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Listening operations
 CUsing an external unit
Listening to an external source
(See page 7 for external unit connection.)
1Press [AUX].
2Start playback from the external source.  (Refer to your
equipmentÕs operating instructions.)
Recording from an external source
1Insert the tape to be recorded on.
2Press [AUX].
3Press [[/ J REC] (recording starts).
4Start playback from the external source. (Refer to your
equipmentÕs operating instructions.)
Listening with headphones
Reduce the volume level,...