Radio Operations; Manual Tuning; Memory Preset - Panasonic SC-HC40DB Operating Instructions Manual

Disc operations
Notes 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 finalise* it
when you finish recording.
* A process performed after recording that enables CD-R
or CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW.
• The unit may not be able to play some discs due to the
condition of the recording.
• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs.
• Do not attach extra labels and stickers.
• Do not use CDs with labels and stickers that are coming
off or with excessive adhesive under the labels and
stickers.
• Do not attach scratch-proof covers or any other kind of
accessories.
• Do not write anything on the CDs.
• Do not clean CDs with liquids (Wipe with a soft and dried
cloth).
Creating MP3 files playable on this unit
• Maximum number of tracks and albums: 999 tracks and
255 albums.
• Compatible compression rate: Between 64 kbps and
320 kbps (stereo). 128 kbps (stereo) is recommended.
• Disc formats: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (except for
extended formats).
• The time for reading TOC depends on the number of the
tracks, folders or folder structures.
Limitations on MP3
• This unit is compatible with multi-sessions and it takes
more time to start playing.
• 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 the MP3 files, they may
not play in the order you numbered them or may not play
at all.
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Radio operations

Manual tuning

 Press [RADIO] to select "FM".
 Press [PLAY MODE] to select "MANUAL".
 Press [u] or [i] to select the frequency of the
required station.
"ST" is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received.
To tune automatically
 Repeat step  and  (➡ above).
 Press and hold [u] or [i] until the frequency starts
changing rapidly.
• To cancel auto tuning, press [u] or [i] once again.
• Auto tuning may not function when there is excessive
interference.
g To improve FM sound quality
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] to display "MONO" indicator.
Press and hold again to cancel.
• "MONO" is also cancelled if the frequency is changed.
• Turn "MONO" off for normal listening.

Memory preset

You can preset up to 30 FM channels.
Preparation: Press [RADIO] to select "FM".
g Automatic presetting
 Press [PLAY MODE] and then [OK] to switch between
"LOWEST" and "CURRENT" frequency.
 Press and hold [PROGRAM] for at least 2 seconds to
start presetting.
g Manual presetting
 Press [PLAY MODE] to select "MANUAL".
 Press [u] or [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.
 To preset more stations, repeat step  to .
g Selecting a preset station
 Press [PLAY MODE] to select "PRESET".
 Press [u] or [i] to select the channel.
• Alternatively, press the numeric buttons to select the channel.
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