CD Stereo System Operating Instructions SC-PM18 Model No. Note: “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. EB GN RQT6686-1B...
Supplied accessories ..........These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. Safety precautions ............Caution for AC Mains Lead ........The remote control ............. System SC-PM18 Placement of speakers ..........Connections ..............Main unit SA-PM18 Front panel controls ........... Speakers...
For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333 Technical Support For UK customers: 0870 1 505610 This Technical Support Hot Line number is for Panasonic PC software related products only. For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Centre number listed above for all enquiries.
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER (“EB” area code model only) WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE For your safety, please read the following text EARTH SYMBOL COLOURED...
The remote control Battery installation R6, AA, UM-3 Use of batteries • Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries. • Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries. • Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries. •...
Connections • Plug the AC mains lead into a household mains socket 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. Connect 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.
Connections For Europe FM outdoor antenna (not included) 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. (Only for United Kingdom) FM outdoor antenna Use the antenna plug adaptor Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor (included).
Front panel controls Main unit Cassette lid Cassette open button (c OPEN) ......17 AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply. Standby/on switch ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
Front panel controls SLEEP CLOCK CLOCK PL PLAY AUTO OFF TIMER TIMER > Remote Control DISC DISC Buttons such as function in exactly same way as the å buttons on the main unit. Sleep timer/auto off button ç (SLEEP, –AUTO OFF) ........22, 25 PLA PLAY MODE Y MODE é...
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The radio: manual tuning SLEEP SLEEP CLOCK CLOCK PL PLAY AUTO OFF UTO OFF TIMER TIMER DISC RDS broadcasting (For Europe) PLAY MODE By remote control only This unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio CLEAR CLEAR TUNER/ TUNER/ TAPE...
The radio: preset tuning SLEEP SLEEP CLOCK CLOCK PL PLAY AUTO OFF UTO OFF TIMER TIMER DISC DISC By remote control only There are two methods of pre-setting stations. PLA PLAY MODE Y MODE Automatic presetting: All the stations the tuner can receive are preset.
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. STOP DEMO It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.
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Listening to a CD placed in a specific tray STOP DEMO Preparation: Press [CD 2/J] and then [STOP L, –DEMO]. CD CHECK Selecting the desired tray number and placing a CD in it Press [c CD CHANGE]. (Within about 10 seconds) CD CHANGE Press [CD 1] ~ [CD 5] to open the tray and insert the CD.
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PL PLAY SLEEP SLEEP CLOCK CLOCK AUTO OFF UTO OFF TIMER TIMER DISC DISC Listening to specific CDs and tracks (CD Play Mode function) PLA PLAY MODE Y MODE By remote control only CLEAR CLEAR TUNER/ TUNER/ TAPE BAND BAND This function makes it easier for you to select specific CDs and tracks from those loaded in the player.
SLEEP SLEEP CLOCK CLOCK PL PLAY AUTO OFF UTO OFF TIMER TIMER DISC DISC Direct access play By remote control only PLA PLAY MODE Y MODE PLAY MODE Direct access allows you to start normal play from a specific CLEAR CLEAR TUNER/ TUNER/...
PL PLAY SLEEP SLEEP CLOCK CLOCK AUTO OFF UTO OFF TIMER TIMER DISC DISC Program play PLA PLAY MODE Y MODE By remote control only This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks. CLEAR CLEAR TUNER/ TUNER/ TAPE BAND BAND Press [CD 2/ J] and then [L CLEAR].
Cassette tapes Press [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. OPEN Press [TAPE -] to start playback. One side is played, then playback stops automatically.
Cassette tapes To fast-forward or rewind the tape Press [g /REW] or [f /FF] in the stop 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 mode. To rewind To fast-forward /FF, /REW [g 4 4 4 4 4 /REW] [f 3 3 3 3 3 /FF] To find the beginning of a program (TPS: Tape Program Sensor)
Before recording Preparatory steps Do these steps before each recording. Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. Preparation: Press [TAPE -] then [ STOP , –DEMO ] to OPEN OPEN select tape as the source. Press [c OPEN], insert a cassette with the tape facing in.
Recording CDs You can use 1-DISC/ALL-DISC mode (A page 14) to make recordings. Preparation: • Do the preparatory steps (A page 19). • Insert the CD(s) you want to record (A page 12). 1-DISC/ALL-DISC recording Do steps 1 to 4 on page 14. STOP DEMO Ensure CD is stopped.
S.SOUND EQ Using the built-in sound quality settings By remote control onlyl You can choose one of three types of sound quality. HEAVY: Adds punch to rock SLEEP CLOCK CLOCK PL PLAY AUTO OFF TIMER TIMER CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds DISC DISC SOFT: For background music...
Auto-off function SLEEP SLEEP CLOCK CLOCK PL PLAY AUTO OFF UTO OFF TIMER TIMER AUTO OFF By remote control only DISC DISC When CD or tape is selected as the source To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for 10 PLA PLAY MODE Y MODE minutes.
Setting the time PL PLAY SLEEP SLEEP CLOCK CLOCK AUTO OFF UTO OFF TIMER TIMER DISC DISC By remote control only This is a 24-hour clock. The example shows how to set the clock for 18:30. PLA PLAY MODE Y MODE Press [y y y y y ] to turn the unit on.
Using the timers Using the play/record timer SLEEP SLEEP CLOCK CLOCK PL PLAY AUTO OFF UTO OFF TIMER TIMER DISC DISC By remote control only The timer has two functions. It can be set to on at a certain time to wake you up, or it can be set to record from the radio PLA PLAY MODE Y MODE or from the aux source.
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Using the timers PLAY SLEEP SLEEP CLOCK Using the play/record timer AUTO OFF UTO OFF TIMER CLOCK/ DISC DISC TIMER By remote control only PLA PLAY MODE Y MODE To check settings While the unit is on and the “rPLAY” (or “rREC”) indicator is CLEAR CLEAR on, press [CLOCK/TIMER] so “rPLAY”...
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the enclosed to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer.
Specifications CASSETTE DECK SECTION AMPLIFIER SECTION SPEAKER SECTION Track system 4 track, 2 channel RMS Power output Type 2 way 2 speaker system Heads 10% Total harmonic distortion Speaker(s) Record/playback 1 kHz, both channels driven Woofer 10 cm cone type (Low channel) 30 W per channel (6 Ω) Solid permalloy head Tweeter...
STØT ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE APPARATET IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VANNDRÅPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN, SLIK SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT6686-1B L0103HS1033...