Control Guide; Troubleshooting Guide - Panasonic SC-PM04 Operating Instructions

Control guide

N
A Standby/on switch [`], [1]
O Press to switch the unit from on to c
A
standby mode or vice versa. In standby
P
B
mode, the unit is still consuming a
Q
small amount of power.
d
B [DIMMER]
e
C
Dims the display panel. Press again
R
f
to cancel.
C Numeric buttons [1 to 9, 0, ≧10] V
To select a 2-digit number
A
S
D
example: 16: [≧10] ] [1] ] [6]
To select a 3-digit number
E
example: 226: [≧10] ] [≧10] ]
[2] ] [2] ] [6]
F T
D [DEL]
U
E [PROGRAM]
[REPEAT]
G [PLAY MODE]
V
F [4/9, USB]
[4/9, CD]
Q [AUTO OFF]
H W
This function allows you to turn the unit
X G [2/3], [5/6]
off (except in radio mode) after the unit
H [RE-MASTER]
is left unused for about 30 minutes.
I [BASS]
"AUTO OFF" is activated as the factory
I Y
J [R/T] preset.
[Y/U] have the exact same functions To cancel, press the button again.
J
as those of [2/3] or [5/6].
R Volume control
[OK]
K Z [+/–, VOL
K [DISPLAY]
S [MUTE]
L [AUTO PRESET] Mutes the sound. Press again to
L
a
cancel.
M [TUNE MODE]
"MUTE" is also cancelled when the
M b
N [#, PLAY]
volume is adjusted or the unit is turned
O [CLOCK/TIMER] off.
P [SLEEP] T [MUSIC PORT], [MUSIC P.]
U [FM/AM]
Clock and timers
Using the play timer
You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to
Setting the clock
wake you up.
This is a 24-hour clock.
Turn the unit on and set the clock.
Prepare the music source you want to listen to; disc,
1
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select "CLOCK".
radio, USB or music port source and set the volume.
2
Within 10 seconds, press [R/T] to set the time.
1
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select "# PLAY 1",
3
Press [OK]. "# PLAY 2" or "# PLAY 3".
2
• Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to display the clock for few Within 10 seconds, press [R/T] to set the
starting time.
seconds.
• Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy. 3
Press [OK].
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the fi nishing time.
Using the sleep timer
To activate the timer
5
This function enables you to turn off the unit Press [#, PLAY] to turn on "# PLAY 1",
automatically after the set time. "# PLAY 2" or "# PLAY 3".
"#" is shown.
Press [SLEEP] to select your desired time (in minutes).
6
Press [`] to turn off the unit.
30MIN 60MIN 90MIN 120MIN OFF
Change the Repeat steps 1 to 4 and 6
settings (Z see above).
Press [SLEEP] to show the remaining time and press
Change the
1) Press [#, PLAY] twice to clear timer
[SLEEP] again to select your desired time.
source or indicator from the display.
2) Make changes to the source or
volume
• The play and sleep timer can be used together.
volume.
• The sleep timer always has priority. Make sure not to
3) Perform steps 5 and 6
overlap timer settings.
(Z see above).
Check the Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select
settings "# PLAY 1", "# PLAY 2" or "# PLAY 3".
Cancel Press [#, PLAY] twice to clear the timer
indicator from the display.
• The timer will start at the preset time, with the volume
increasing gradually to the preset level.
• The unit must be in standby mode for the timer to
function.
Discs
Top of unit
Basic play
MUSIC P. 1
Press [x, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to
open the tray.
The unit turns on, load a disc with the label facing up.
Press [x, OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.
2
Press [4/9, CD] to start play.
R
Stop Press [8].
playback
F Pause play Press [4/9, CD]. Press again to resume
play.
Skip tracks Press [2/3] or [5/6].
h
Search Press and hold [2/3] or [5/6]
through during play or pause.
tracks
Skip album Press [R/T].
g G T U
Play Mode function
V [8]
W [D.BASS]
Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.
X [PRESET EQ]
1-TRACK Play one selected track on the disc.
Y [TREBLE]
1TR Press the numeric buttons to select
Z [SURROUND] the track.
a [INPUT LEVEL] 1-ALBUM Play one selected album on the disc.
1ALBUM Press [R/T] to select the album.
b [FM MODE]
], [+/–, VOLUME]
c MUSIC P. (music port) jack
RANDOM Play a disc randomly.
Headphones jack, RND
d Display panel 1-ALBUM Play all tracks in one selected album
RANDOM randomly.
e Remote control signal sensor
1ALBUM RND
Press [R/T] to select the album.
f USB port,
g [BASS/TREBLE]
This function does not work with "Program play".
h [x, OPEN/CLOSE]
Sound adjustment Optional equipments
Preset EQ Press [PRESET EQ] to select Avoid interfering with other Panasonic
"HEAVY", "SOFT", "CLEAR", "VOCAL"
equipment
or "FLAT".
Other Panasonic audio or video equipment may start
Bass or 1) Press [BASS] or [TREBLE] (main
functioning when you operate the unit using the supplied
Treble unit: [BASS/TREBLE]) to select
remote control.
"BASS" or "TREBLE".
2) Press [2/3] or [5/6] to To solely operate this system, synchronise the main
adjust the level (–4 to +4). unit with its corresponding remote control to operate in
"REMOTE 2" mode.
Surround Press [SURROUND] to select
1
sound "ON SURROUND" or Press and hold [MUSIC P.] on the main unit and
"OFF SURROUND".
[2] until "REMOTE 2" is displayed.
If interference in FM stereo reception
2
Press and hold [OK] and [2] for at least 2 seconds.
increases, cancel the surround sound
effect.
To change the mode back to "REMOTE 1", repeat steps 1
and 2 by replacing [2] with [1].
D.Bass Press [D.BASS] to select "ON D.BASS"
or "OFF D.BASS".
Portable audio equipment
Re-master Press [RE-MASTER] to select
"ON RE-MASTER" or
Turn off the equalizer function (if there is any) of the
"OFF RE-MASTER".
portable audio equipment before you plug into the
MUSIC P. jack. Otherwise, sound from the speaker may
be distorted.
1
Plug the audio cord into the MUSIC P. jack.
2
Press [MUSIC PORT] (main unit: [MUSIC P.]) and
play the portable audio equipment.
To adjust the sound input level
Press [INPUT LEVEL] to select "HIGH" or "NORMAL".
• Select "NORMAL" if the sound is distorted during
"HIGH" input level.
• Cords and the equipment are not included.
• For details, refer to the portable audio equipment's
instruction manual.
Program play Checking the track information
This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks. You can view the information of the current track from the
display panel.
1
Press [4/9, CD] and then [8].
Press [DISPLAY] during play or pause.
2
Press [PROGRAM].
"PGM" is shown.
• This unit supports ver. 1.0 and 1.1 ID3 tags.
• Text data that is not supported will not be displayed.
3
Press the numeric buttons to select the track.
Repeat this step to program other tracks.
NOTE about using a DualDisc
4
Press [4/9, CD] to start play.
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not
meet the technical specifi cations of the Compact Disc
3
Press [R/T] to select the album. Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so playback may not be
4 possible.
Press [5/6] once and then the numeric
buttons to select the track.
NOTE on CDs
5
Press [OK].
• This unit can access up to 99 tracks.
6
Repeat steps 3 to 5 to program other tracks.
• This unit can play MP3 fi les and CD-DA format audio
7
Press [4/9, CD] to start play. CD-R/RW that have been fi nalised.
• It may not be able to play some CD-R/RW due to the
Cancel Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.
condition of the recording.
program
mode NOTE on MP3s
Replay the Press [PROGRAM] then [4/9, CD] in • Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as
program the stop mode. albums.
• This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and
Check
Press [2/3] or [5/6] when
20 sessions.
program "PGM" is displayed in the stop mode.
• Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for
contents To check while programming, press
extended formats).
[PROGRAM] twice after "PGM"
• To play in a certain order, prefi x the folder and fi le
appears, then press [2/3] or
names with 3-digit numbers in the order you want them
[5/6].
to play.
Clear the last Press [DEL] in the stop mode.
Limitations on MP3 play
track
• If you have recorded MP3s on the same disc as
Clear all Press [8] in the stop mode. "CLR ALL" CD-DA, only the format recorded in the fi rst session
programmed is displayed. Within 5 seconds, press can be played.
• Some MP3s may not be played due to the condition of
tracks the button again to clear all tracks.
the disc or recording.
• The program memory is cleared when you open the
• Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order
disc tray.
you recorded them.
• To repeat program play or selected play mode, press
[REPEAT]. Press again to cancel.
Maintenance
Connecting to headphones
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Connect headphones (not included) to the headphones
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean
jack.
this unit.
Plug type: Ø 3.5 mm stereo
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the
• Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
hearing damage.
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
• Listening at full volume for long periods may damage
the user's ears.
FM/AM radio
Memory preset
30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset.
Manual tuning
Automatic presetting
1
Press [FM/AM] to select "FM" or "AM".
1
Press [PLAY MODE] to select "CURRENT" or
2
Press [TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL".
"LOWEST" frequency.
3
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the 2
Press [AUTO PRESET] to start presetting.
frequency of the required station.
Manual presetting
To tune automatically
Press and hold [2/3] or [5/6] until the
1
Press [TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL".
frequency starts changing rapidly.
2
• Auto tuning may be interrupted when there is excessive Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune to the
required station.
interference.
3
• To cancel auto tuning, press [2/3] or [5/6] Press [PROGRAM].
once again. 4
Press the numeric buttons to select a channel.
The station occupying a channel is erased if another
station is preset to that channel.
To improve the sound quality
5
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to preset more stations.
When "FM" is selected
Selecting a preset station
Press [FM MODE] to display "MONO".
Press again to cancel. 1
Press [TUNE MODE] to select "PRESET".
• "MONO" is also cancelled if the frequency is changed.
2
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the
• Turn off "MONO" for normal listening.
channel.
Alternatively, press the numeric buttons to select the
When "AM" is selected
channel.
Press and hold [TUNE MODE].
Each time you press and hold the button: BP 2 BP 1
AM allocation setting
(by main unit only)
RDS broadcasting
This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in
10 kHz steps.
For the United Kingdom
This unit can display the text data transmitted by the Press and hold [FM/AM].
radio data system (RDS) available in some areas. After a few seconds the display changes to a fl ashing
display of the current minimum frequency. Release the
Press [DISPLAY] to display:
button when the minimum frequency changes.
Station name Program type Frequency
• To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.
] ]
(PS) (PTY) (FREQ)
• After changing the setting, previously preset frequency
will be cleared.
RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor.
■ Radio

Troubleshooting guide

A beat sound is heard.
• Turn off any television nearby or move the unit away
Before requesting service, make the following checks.
from any television.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if
• Switch to either BP 1 or BP 2 when in AM tuner mode.
the solutions indicated do not solve the problem, consult
your dealer for instructions.
A low hum is heard during AM broadcast.
• Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.
■ Common problems
No response when remote control buttons are
■ USB
pressed.
• Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
No response when [ 4/9 , USB] is pressed.
• Disconnect the USB device and then reconnect it.
Distorted sound or no sound. Alternatively, turn the unit off and on again.
• Turn the volume up.
The USB drive or its contents cannot be read.
• Turn off the unit, determine and correct the cause.
• The USB drive format or its contents is/are not
Turn the unit on again. It may be caused by straining of
compatible with the system.
the speakers through excessive volume or power, and
• The USB host function of this product may not work
using the unit in a hot environment.
with some USB devices.
• USB devices with storage capacity of more than
A "humming" sound can be heard during play.
8 gigabytes may not work in some instances.
• An AC mains lead or fl uorescent light is near the unit.
Keep other appliances and cords away from the unit.
Slow operation of the USB device.
• Large fi le size or high memory USB fl ash drive takes
■ Discs
longer time to read.
Incorrect display or play will not start.
• You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it
■ Unit displays
correctly.
• Disc may be dirty. Wipe it clean. "NO PLAY"
• Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non- • Examine the content. You can only play supported
standard. format.
• Condensation has formed: wait 1 to 2 hours for it to
• If there are more than 255 albums or folders (audio and
evaporate. non-audio), some of the MP3 fi les in these albums may
not be read and played. Transfer these music albums
to another USB. Alternatively, reformat the USB device
and save these music albums prior to saving the other
non-audio folders.
USB
The USB connectivity enables you to connect and play
MP3 tracks from USB mass storage device.
Preparation
Before connecting any USB mass storage device to the
unit, ensure that the data stored therein has been backed
up.
Do not use a USB extension cable. The USB mass
storage device connected via the cable will not be
recognised by this unit.
1
Reduce the volume and connect the USB mass
storage device to the USB port.
Hold the main unit when connecting or disconnecting
the USB mass storage device.
2
Press [4/9, USB] to start play.
Stop Press [8]. "RESUME" is displayed.
playback The position is memorised.
Press [4/9, USB] to resume play.
Press [8] again to clear the position.
For other operations, they are similar as those
described in "Discs".
Compatible devices
Devices which are defi ned as USB mass storage class:
• USB devices that support bulk only transfer.
• USB devices that support USB 2.0 full speed.
Supported formats
• Track must have the extension ".mp3" or ".MP3".
• CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.
• A device using NTFS fi le system is not supported.
[Only FAT 12/16/32 (File Allocation Table 12/16/32) fi le
system is supported.]
• Depending on the sector size, some fi les may not work.
• Maximum album: 255 albums
• Maximum track: 2500 tracks
• Maximum track in one album: 999 tracks
"F61" or "F76"
• Check and correct the speaker cords connection. If this
does not fi x the problem, consult the dealer.
• Disconnect the USB device. Turn the unit off and on
again.
"ERROR"
• Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions
and try again.
"ADJUST CLOCK"
• Clock is not set. Adjust the clock accordingly.
"ADJUST TIMER"
• Play timer is not set. Adjust the play timer accordingly.
"AUTO OFF"
• The unit has been left unused for about 29 minutes and
will turn off in a minute. Press any button to cancel.
Memory reset (Initialisation)
When the following situations occur, refer to the
instructions below to reset the memory:
• There is no response when buttons are pressed.
• You want to clear and reset the memory contents.
To reset memory
1) Disconnect the AC mains lead. (Wait at least
3 minutes before proceeding to step 2.)
2) While pressing and holding down [1] on the
main unit, reconnect the AC mains lead.
Continue to press and hold the button
(approximately 10 seconds) until "– – – – – – – –"
is shown.
3) Release [1].
All the settings are returned to the factory preset.
You will need to reset the memory items.