P PC CD Stereo System Table of contents ® Partner, Panasonic has IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 3 Product Service ... 3 Listening caution ... 3 Supplied accessories ... 3 Getting started ...
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. System SC-PM31 Main unit SA-PM31 Speakers SB-PM31 The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 15. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Getting started Step 1 1 Step - Making the connections - Making the connections Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made. Preparation Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the speaker cords. If the speaker cords do not have vinyl tips, directly connect them to the terminals.
Step 2 Step 2 - Inserting batteries into the remote control - Inserting batteries into the remote control S S tep tep 3 3 - - DEMO function DEMO function Placement of speakers Placement of speakers SC-PM31 is used in the illustrations unless otherwise mentioned. Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary.
Overview of controls Main unit Main unit Refer numbers in parentheses for page reference. Cassette lid (10) 1 Standby/on switch (y/l POWER) (7, 12) 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.
CDs and MP3 – Play Playing a disc Playing a disc Press [y] to turn the unit on. Press [CD 1 ~ CD 5] to select your desired tray. Press [0 OPEN/CLOSE] to open the disc tray and then load the disc. Press [0 OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.
CDs and MP3 – Play (Continued) C C hecking which CDs are in the trays hecking which CDs are in the trays (CD CHECK) (CD CHECK) Press [CD CHECK]. CD CHECK Press the button again to close the trays. • The tray with a CD being played will not open. •...
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Action cancel program Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode. mode Press [PROGRAM] then [CD 6 ]. replay the program check program Press [4/REW/4 ] or [3/FF/¢] when contents “PGM” is displayed in the stop mode. To check while programming, press [PROGRAM] twice after “PGM”...
Cassette tapes – Play and record Basic play Basic play Press [OPEN 0] on top of the unit. Insert a cassette. Forward side Close the lid by hand. Press TAPE to start play. To play the other side of the cassette, turn the cassette over.
Radio – Tune Manual tuning Manual tuning Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Press[4/REW/ 4] or [3/FF/¢] to select the frequency of the required station. • “ ” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received.
Timer Setting the clock Setting the clock This is a 12-hour clock. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. Each time you press the button: CLOCK ˚ PLAY Original display Within 5 seconds, press [4/REW/ 4] or [3/FF/¢] to set the time. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] again to confirm.
• Play timer and record timer cannot be used together. • The play timer will start at the preset time with volume increasing gradually to preset level. • The record timer will start 30 seconds before the set time with the volume muted.
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 15 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information”...
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