Radio Operations - Panasonic SC SC-HC3 Operating Instructions Manual

Disc operations (continued)
Repeat play
You can repeat program play or other selected play mode.
Press [REPEAT] before or during play.
"ON REPEAT" and " " are displayed.
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To cancel
Press [REPEAT] again.
"OFF REPEAT" is displayed and "
Note on CD-R and CD-RW
This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW recorded with CD-DA or MP3.
Use an audio recording disc for CD-DA and finalize* it when you finish
recording.
The unit may not be able to play some discs due to the condition of the
recording.
* A process performed after recording that enables CD-R/CD-RW players
to play audio CD-R and CD-RW.
Caution
Do not:
use irregularly shaped CDs.
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• attach extra labels and stickers.
• use CDs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive
exuding from under labels and stickers.
• attach scratch-proof covers or any other kind of accessories.
• write anything on the CD.
• clean CDs with liquids (Wipe with a soft, dry cloth).
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the
technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA)
format so play may not be possible.
MP3
The unit can play MP3, a method of compressing audio without hurting
audio quality.
When creating MP3 files to play on this unit
• Maximum number of tracks and albums: 999 tracks and 256 albums.
• Compatible compression rate: Between 64 kbps and 320 kbps
• Disc formats: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (except for extended
formats).
• The time for reading TOC depends on the number of the tracks, the
folders or folder structures.
Limitations on MP3
• This unit is compatible with multi-sessions but if there are a lot of
sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of
sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
• This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.
• If the disc includes both MP3 and normal audio data (CD-DA), the unit
plays the type recorded in the inner part of the disc.
If the disc includes both MP3 and other types of audio data (e.g. WMA
or WAV), the unit plays only the MP3.
• Depending on how you create MP3 files, they may not play in the
order you numbered them or may not play at all.

Radio operations

Manual tuning
 Press [FM/AM] to select "FM" or "AM".
 Press [TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL".
 Press [u/t] or [y/i] to select the frequency of the required
station.
"ST" is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received.
" is cleared.
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(stereo).
128 kbps (stereo) is recommended.
Radio operations (continued)
To tune automatically
 Press [FM/AM] to select "FM" or "AM".
 Press [TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL".
 Press and hold [u/t] or [y/i] until the frequency starts
changing rapidly.
• Auto tuning stops when it finds a station.
To cancel auto tuning, press [u/t] or [y/i] once again.
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Note
Auto tuning may not function when there is excessive interference.
To improve FM sound quality
Press [FM MODE] to display "MONO" indicator.
To cancel
Press [FM MODE] again until "MONO" indicator disappears.
• "MONO" is also canceled if the frequency is changed.
• Turn off "MONO" for normal listening.
To improve AM sound quality
 Press [FM/AM] to select "AM".
 Press and hold [TUNE MODE] repeatedly to change beat proof
setting ("BP1", "BP2", "BP3" or "BP4").
FM Allocation setting
By main unit only
This system can also receive FM broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps.
To change the step to 0.1 MHz
1 Press and hold [FM/AM].
After a few seconds the display changes to a flashing display of the
current minimum frequency.
2 Continue to hold down [FM/AM].
• When the minimum frequency changes, release the button.
To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.
• After the setting is changed, any previously preset frequency will be
cleared.
Memory preset
You can preset up to 30 FM channels and up to 15 AM channels.
Preparation: Press [FM/AM] to select "FM" or "AM".
Automatic presetting
 Press [PLAY MODE] to switch between "LOWEST" or "CURRENT"
frequency.
 Press [AUTO PRESET] to start presetting.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in
ascending order. When finished, the last station memorised is tuned in.
Manual presetting
 Press [TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL".
 Press [u/t] or [y/i] to tune to the required station.
 Press [PROGRAM].
 Press the numeric buttons to select a channel.
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset in
that channel.
 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to preset more stations.
Selecting a preset station
Press the numeric buttons to select the channel.
For channels 10 to 30 press [≧10], then the two digits.
OR
 Press [TUNE MODE] to select "PRESET".
 Press [u/t] or [y/i] to select the channel.
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