Panasonic SC-CH31 User Manual Page 1

PanasonicCD Stereo SystemSC-CH31Operating instructions0COMPACTDIGITAL AUDIOBefore connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read

Front Panel Controls and Functions(continued)•(gi Is for Australia and New Zealand only.Cassette deck® Deck 1 cassette holder Ф Reverse-side playback

>@ and @ are for areas except Australia and New Zealand only.Compact disc player@ Disc tray® Stop button (□)Press to stop the disc play.®

Remote Control Unit Controls andFunctionsCommon operation controlsThe function description of buttons ® and ® is as described under “Amplifi

Compact disc controls1The function description of buttons ® ^ described under “Compact disc player" on page 11.@ Repeat button (REPEAT)Press to a

Concerning the Remote ControlBattery Installation1 open the cover.Press gently and slide the cover out.2 Insert the batteries Included with this sys

Setting the Time of DayThose instructions explain how to set the time of 18:20.Switch on the power.1 Press CLOCKH-IMER.2 Select the CLOCK mode by tu

(Alto available from the remote control. Follow the procedure deacribed below.)Basic Operating Procedure34Press POWER STANDBY Cl)/ON to switch on the

Listening to Radio BroadcastsManual tuner operation (to tune to broadcasts by using the iog dial)2 3 4-MNIMiWAUOCA'noNf---------11 Press the TUN

Listening to Radio Broadcasts(continued)Automatic tuner operation only for FMOniy for FM broadcasting station, you can automaticaiiy tune in the FM st

Memory presettingWhen you preset broadcast frequencies to the memory, you can then easily select any of those broadcast frequencies by pressing one of

Thank you for purchasing this product.For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.Table of ContentsSuggestions for Sa

Listening to Radio Broadcasts(continued)Memory tuner operation (to listen to broadcast stations preset into memory)Switch on the power and be sure you

From the remote control1 Press TUNER/BAND to select FM, MW. SW1or SW2 (For Australia and New Zealand, FM, LW, MW).2 Press the numeric butt

Listening to Compact DiscsSequential playSequential play refers to play beginning with the first track and continuing in order to the last track.(Also

To temporarily stop the disc play(Also available from the remote control.)Press the pause button.IIOThe track number display and the elapsed ti

Listening to Compact Discs(continued)Direct access playDirect access allows you to start sequential play from a specific track to the last track on th

Program play_______________________This function allows you to program up to 36 tracks on a disc in any order you choose.2 3 From the main unit1 Pre

Listening to Compact Discs(continued) From the remote control1 Press the CD Input select button.2 Press PROGRAM.The program indicator will appear o

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Listening to Compact Discs(continued)Random play (onty from the remote control)The microcomputer wilt automatically select a sequence of tracks to be

special featuresO O1A-ADIIC KAYin^ C rZD0 O 0HlUliriMlaH Skip function(Also available from the remote control.)While in play mode, press orskip but

Suggestions for Safety Use a standard AC wall outlet1. Usa from an AC power source of high voltage, such as that used for an air conditioner, Is ve

Listening to Compact Discs(continued) Repeat function (only from the remote control) This function repeats the play of all tracks.Press REPEAT

You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback by following the same steps.Listening to TapesTo play back prerecorded cassettes1 Press the TAP

Listening to Tapes(continued) To stop playback(Also available from the remote control.)Proas the stop button. Full auto-stopWhen the tape reaches th

Listening to two tapes consecutively(Steps 5 and 6 also available from the remote control.)4 321 Press the TAPE input select button.2 Load cassettes

Listening to Tapes(continued)A TIMO DOUILE CAtlETTC DECKA0'lECKi/aTOUCH turc EDfr7r< □ >Œ(TFli 11fTPS( (TPS)»*-T\To find the beginning

Making a Recording(Deck 2 only)To record from the radio or external sourceAHhough you can record a compact disc using the following procedures, we re

Making a Recording To briefly interrupt recording(Also availaMe from the remote control.)Press REC PAUSE.REC PAUSE(ZZZ3The cassette deck will go int

Tape-to-tape recording from deck 1 to deck 2The recording level of the original (playback) tape will be recorded on the new tape just as they were in

Edit-Recording from Compact DiscsYou can edil-record up to 36 tracks.Using the edit-recording safeguards against a break in the continuity of the sou

8 Press SET.•The system assigns tracks to both sides o1 the tape and displays the results.•The time remaining on both sides of the tape appears on th

PreparationsSupplied accessoriesCheck the packing carton for these accessories.AC power supply cord 1 pc.Remote control batteries (UM-4, AAA, R03) 2 p

Edit-Recording from Compact Discs(continued)Tape length priority recording (FIT EDIT)When the tape is not long enough to record all the tracks on a co

9 Press the CD play button for automatic recording.The recording will start after the following steps.1. The cassette deck starts to rewind the tap

Edit-Recording from Compact Discs(continued)Program edit-recordingYou can specify the tracks to be recorded in the desired sequence while checking on

To cancel program adit-racording(Also available from the remote control.)Press the CD stop button twice.The CLEAR display will appear. To confirm t

Changing the Tone QualityUsing the graphic equalizer controlGRAPHIC EQUALIZER LEVELAdjust the graphic equalizer controls as desired. Applicati

To listen with augmented bass (super bass effect)(Also avallabis from the remote control.)SUPER BASSPress SUPER BASS.SUPER BASSThe super bass indicato

Using the TimerSetting timer piay2-4-6 3-5-7Have you read and completed “Setting the Time of Day" on page 15? If not, please comp

15 13 12*1412 Press VOL PRESET to set the volume level for timer play.The volume level display will flash... U n .J Tt y U U j3QDCDCEQDCEICECDtlJUia

Using the Timer(continued)CANCELoPLAY TIMERCLOdCmMER When you have made a wrong setting on steps 1 to 10 (on page 46)Press CANCEL.CANCELoThe display

Setting timer recordingHave you read and completed “Setting the Time of Day” on page 157 If not, please complete these sections before

Connections2 3 4&-ACMirapr (For areas except ^ Australia andNew Zealand only)Connect the FM Indoor antenna provided with this system.Tack

Using the Timer(continued)REC TIMER ©CLOCKmMERCANCELoM When you have made a wrong aetting on steps 1 to 10 (on page 46)Press CANCEL.CANCELOThe display

To use the sleep timerYou can use this timer function to switch the power to the standby mode at a desired time (within a range of 1 minute to 120 min

Using the Tinner(continued) To change the time remaining on the sleep timer1 Press SLEEP.Within 5 seconds, follow with the next operation, or the di

Using the Microphone(For areas except Australia and New Zealand only)You can enjoy the microphone mixing piayback or recording with this system.Mixing

Using an External Unit1 Press the AUX Input select button.2 Operate the unit which Is connected to the system.See the operating instructions of the

Care & UseConcerning Cassette Tapes Selection of cassette tapesCassette tapes exceeding 90 minutesThese tapes are handy for their long playback

Care & Use(continued)Concerning Compact DiscsWith this system, you can only use compact discs having this mark:П COMPACTШ0§(§DIGITAL AUDIO H

Maintenance Cassette deck head careTo ensure good sound quality for recording and playback, be sureto clean the heads approximately every 10 hours of

Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor

Problem Probable cause(s)Suggested remedyWhen there is a television set nearbyThe picture on the TV disappears or stripes appear on the screen.The l

Preparations(continued)2 Connect the AM loop antenna provided with this system.You must connect this antenna to receive AM broadcasts.Connect the AM l

Technical Specifications Amplifier section1 kHz continuous power output both channels driven MPO PMPOTotal harmonic distortion half power at 1 kHz(F

Front Panel Controls and FunctionsThe functions indicated by the numbers with black background (for example O) can also be activated from the remote c

Front Panel Controls and Functions(continued)I Is for Australia and New Zealand only.Multi digital display® Alphanumeric displayShows the selected sou

Amplifier Amplifier controls® Power '*STANDBY(i)/ON'* switch and Indicator (POWER, STANDBY c!)/ON)Press to switch the unit from on to stan