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Panasonic SC-PM71SD Operating Instructions Manual

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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and
safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
If you have any questions, contact
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
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As an ENERGY STAR
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Partner, Panasonic has
determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR
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guidelines for energy
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Operating Instructions

SD Stereo System
Model No.
High speed recording — Performance and
convenience!
⇒ page 24
More fun with SD — Connect and expand!
⇒ page 36
Never forget a recording again with the
"Record timer".
⇒ page 33
Save your favorite tracks from an external
source to SD!
⇒ page 35
If the display lights up when the unit is turned off,
turn the demo function off. ⇒ page 10
Operations in these instructions are described mainly for the
remote control, but you can do the operations on the main
unit if the controls are the same.
SC-PM71SD
RQT8046-5P

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
  • Page 2 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ, 07094 USA Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262 QUALIFIED...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Accessories ....... 4 Listening caution......4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .

  • Page 4: Accessories

    The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. MODEL NUMBER SC-PM71SD SERIAL NUMBER Listening caution SC-PM71SD SA-PM71SD...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    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. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.

  • Page 6: Disc/Card Information

    • Includes miniSD Cards. A miniSD adaptor needs to be inserted before using these cards. • You cannot use multimedia cards. • We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. (⇒ Suitable SD Memory Cards, below) • You can only play audio data (AAC/MP3/WMA) recorded in SD Audio Format. AAC: Advanced Audio Coding MP3: MPEG- 1 Audio Layer 3 / MPEG- 2 Audio Layer 3 WMA: Windows Media™...

  • Page 7: Handling Precautions

    Disc and card handling n How to hold a disc or card Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. n If there is dirt or condensation on the disc Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. n Handling precautions •...

  • Page 8: Inserting/Removing The Discs And Cards

    Inserting/Removing the discs and cards Adhere to the following to avoid problems. Inserting discs Insert to fit in the tray guide. 12 cm • Place the disc label up in the center of the tray. • Insert only one disc into each tray. Inserting a card You can use SD cards with capacities between 8MB and 1GB on this unit (⇒...

  • Page 9: Setup

    • Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. • Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Positioning the speakers Place so that the Panasonic logos and super tweeters are on the outside. Panasonic logo Super tweeter Speaker Main unit Caution •...

  • Page 10: Connections

    Setup Connections Conserving power The unit consumes power (approx. 0.3 W) even when it is turned off with [POWER ^/I]. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit again. Stand the antenna up on its base.

  • Page 11: Fm Indoor Antenna

    FM indoor antenna Adhesive tape Note • You can reduce the power consumed in standby mode by turning the demo function off. • If you set the clock (⇒ page 32), the demo function will turn off automatically. • If the speaker cords have vinyl tips, twist the vinyl tip and pull off.

  • Page 12: Control Guide

    Control guide Main unit POWER 8 (standby/on switch) 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. AC IN (AC supply indicator) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power supply.
  • Page 13 Remote control SLEEP (⇒ page 32) –AUTO OFF (⇒ page 32) ^ (⇒ page 33) PROGRAM (⇒ page 17) DISC (⇒ page 15) TITLE IN (⇒ page 31) CHARA (⇒ page 30) EDIT MODE (⇒ page 26, 28) DEL (⇒ page 30) ALBUM/GROUP (⇒...

  • Page 14: Basic Play

    Basic play STOP g LIST SELECT e, r OPEN/CLOSE ; Playing discs Select a disc tray. • The unit turns on automatically. • When a CD is already loaded, the unit comes on automatically and starts play (One touch play). Open the CD lid.

  • Page 15: Playing Sd Cards

    Remote control Within 10 seconds Selecting a disc All disc play (during stop) Select “ALL DISC”. Changing a disc in the Press [CHANGE ;] again to close the tray. desired tray • You can also remove a disc while another is playing. This feature lets you check whether a disc is in a tray.

  • Page 16: Other Ways Of Playing Discs/Cards

    Basic play LIST/ENTER LIST SELECT e, r RETURN Other ways of playing discs/cards Preparation Press [q/h CD] or [q/h SD] and then [g STOP]. q/h SD q/h CD STOP g Press the numbered button(s) to select and play the track. Example To select 12: [ 10] è...

  • Page 17: Program Play (Up To 24 Items)

    Program play (up to 24 items) During stop Press [PROGRAM]. CD/WMA/MP3 only Select a disc. Press [DISC]. Within 10 seconds: Press [1] - [5] to select the disc. Press the numbered button(s) to select the track. • Example To select 12: [ 10] è [1] è [2] To select 123: [ 10] è...

  • Page 18: Playing Highmat Discs

    Basic play LIST/ENTER LIST SELECT e, r RETURN Playing HighMAT discs “HighMAT” appears to show that you can use these features. Remote control During stop Press [LIST/ENTER]. The CD selection screen appears. Press [e] or [r] to select the disc and press [LIST/ENTER]. Press [e] or [r] to select the method of play and press [LIST/ENTER].

  • Page 19: Cassette Tapes

    Cassette tapes Cassette tape selection and care Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit is not able to do full justice to the characteristics of these tapes. • Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught in the mechanism.

  • Page 20: Sound Field And Sound Quality

    Sound field and sound quality H.BASS You can enjoy more powerful bass on wide range speakers. Press [H.BASS]. Every time you press the button: H.BASS 1: Add powerful bass (factory preset) H.BASS 2: Further increases the power of the bass •...

  • Page 21: Surround

    SURROUND You can add natural width and depth to the stereo sound. Press [SURROUND]. Every time you press the button: SURROUND 1: Natural effect SURROUND 2: Enhanced effect SURROUND OFF: Cancel (factory preset) • This does not work or has less effect with some discs. •...

  • Page 22: The Radio

    The radio Preset tuning Preset channels to make selection simpler. Up to 15 stations can each be preset in the FM and AM bands. Automatic presetting Tune to the frequency where presetting is to begin. (⇒ see above) Press and hold. •...

  • Page 23: Recording

    When recording at high-speed from CD to SD Use Panasonic SD Memory cards with a transfer speed of 10 MB/sec or better (SUPER HIGH SPEED/PRO HIGH SPEED types) for best results. • The maximum transfer speed may not be achieved or high-speed recording may not be possible if you use other cards.

  • Page 24: Recording Cds

    Recording CDs To stop Press [g STOP]. To display the remaining time on the SD Press [DISPLAY, –DIMMER] several times. The remaining time depends on the selected recording mode (XP/SP/LP). Note • WMA/MP3 files are automatically recorded in analog. • This unit records CDs to SD in AAC format. •...

  • Page 25: 5Cd Auto Recording (Cd È Sd)

    5CD auto recording (CD è SD) (High-speed recording only) This function high-speed records all loaded CDs in succession from the first tray onto a SD card with one-touch. • All tracks on one CD are recorded as one playlist. • All titles on the CDs (⇒ page 31) are copied to the SD. Insert the CD and select the recording mode.

  • Page 26: Recording From Cassette Tape/The Radio To Sd

    Recording from cassette tape/the radio to SD To stop Press [g STOP]. To pause While pressing [*/h REC], press [SD, -HI-SPEED CD q SD]. The SD pauses and the cassette tape or radio continues playing. (“REC” flashes on the display.) Press again to restart recording.

  • Page 27: Recording From Sd/The Radio To Cassette Tape

    Recording from SD/the radio to cassette tape Note You can use SD cards with capacities between 8MB and 1GB on this unit. (⇒ page 6) Preparation Insert the SD card (⇒ page 8) or the cassette tape. (⇒ page 19) Recording from SD (Normal recording only) Select “SD”...

  • Page 28: Editing Sds

    Editing SDs Preparation Insert the SD card. (⇒ page 8) • Securely close the lid of the SD card slot. You cannot edit if the lid is open. Press [q/h SD] and then [g STOP] to select “SD” as the source. To stop partway Press [g STOP].

  • Page 29: Formatting A Card - Card Format

    Formatting a card — CARD FORMAT Formatting erases all the contents of the card and not only the tracks recorded using this unit. Once erased, the contents of the card are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. •...

  • Page 30: Entering Titles

    Entering titles You can enter titles for discs, tracks, artists and playlists. Note The maximum number of characters per title: 32 Preparation Show Enter Name screen. (⇒ page 31) Entering characters Press [CHARA] to select upper-case, lower-case, or numeric characters. Press the numbered button to select the character.
  • Page 31 Entering titles on a CD (CD title memory) The unit can record the disc titles for 100 CDs, 25 track titles per CD. Preparation Insert the CD. (⇒ page 8) Press [q/h CD] and then [g STOP] to select “CD” as the source. To select a CD Press [DISC], then press the numbered button to select the CD and press [g STOP].

  • Page 32: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions Setting the time Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select "CLOCK". Every time you press the button: Original display Within 10 seconds: Press [u 2/REW, i 1/FF] to set the day and press [LIST/ENTER]. Every time you press the button: Press [u 2/REW, i 1/FF] to set the time and press [LIST/ENTER]. •...

  • Page 33: The Play/Record Timer

    The play/record timer You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up (play timer) or to record a radio station or from the external source (record timer). The play and record timers cannot be used together. Preparation Switch on the unit and set the clock.

  • Page 34: Using Other Equipment

    Using other equipment Before connection • Disconnect the AC power supply cord. • Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. • The equipment connections described are examples only. Using an external unit You can playback the sound from a video cassette recorder, tape deck, laser disc player, etc., through this unit’s speakers.

  • Page 35: Recording From An External Unit

    Recording from an external unit Note You can use SD cards with capacities between 8MB and 1GB on this unit. (⇒ page 6) Preparation Connect the external unit (⇒ page 34). Turn on the power. Insert the SD card (⇒ page 8) or the cassette tape (⇒ page 19). If recording to SD card, press [REC MODE] to select XP, SP or LP mode.

  • Page 36: Even More Fun With Sd

    • Depending on your computer system, you may experience problems such as being unable to record or use recorded music data. Please note that Panasonic is in no way liable for any music data you lose, or for any other direct or indirect damages.
  • Page 37 System Requirements Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer Windows ® 2000 Professional SP2, 3, 4 Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, or ® SP1, 2 Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or higher ® ® 256 MB or more Display High Color (16 bit) or more Desktop resolution of 800 x 600 pixels or more (1024 x 768 pixels or more recommended) Free hard disk space 100 MB or more...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 40. Reference pages are shown in parentheses.

  • Page 39: Additional Accessories

    Unit displays “CAN’T EDIT” You cannot edit or enter titles on SD during play. “CARD FULL” There is no space on the SD card. Erase unneeded tracks (⇒ page 28) or record with another card. “CARD LOCKED” You have inserted a SD card the unit cannot play or record on. Insert a compatible card (⇒ page 6). “CARD PROTECTED”...

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday –...

  • Page 41: Product Service

    Product Service 1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or the plug 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 or exhibits a marked change in performance;...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications n AMPLIFIER SECTION FTC output power both channels driven 10 % total harmonic distortion (Low channel) 35 W per channel (6 Ω) 60 Hz to 3 kHz (High channel) 35 W per channel (6 Ω) 3 kHz to 16 kHz Total Bi-Amp power RMS output power both channels driven 10 % total harmonic distortion...
  • Page 43 • SD logo is a trademark. • Microsoft, Microsoft logo, Windows, Windows logo, Windows NT, Windows Media and DirectX are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. • WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 44: Index

    Program recording ......25, 27 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com...

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