Panasonic SC-HC40 warranty Radio operations, Play Mode function, Manual tuning, Memory preset

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Disc operations (continued)

Play Mode function

Press [CD q/h].

Press [PLAY MODE] repeatedly to select the following modes.

Mode	To play
1-TRACK	one selected track on the disc.
1TR	Press the numeric buttons to select the track.
1-ALBUM	one selected album on the disc.
1ALBUM (MP3)	Press [e,r] to select the album.
RANDOM	a disc randomly.
RND
1-ALBUM RANDOM	all tracks in one selected album randomly.
1ALBUM RND (MP3)	Press [e,r] to select the album.

•During random play, you cannot skip to the previous track.

•The current play mode is cleared when you open the sliding door.

•To repeat program play or selected play mode, press [REPEAT]. Press again to cancel.

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 finalize* 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).

Note about using a DualDisc

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

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.

Radio operations

Manual tuning

Press [RADIO] to select “FM” or “AM”.

 Press [TUNE 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 canceled if the frequency is changed.

•Turn “MONO” off for normal listening.

g To improve AM sound quality

Press [RADIO] to select “AM”.

Press and hold [TUNE MODE] repeatedly to change the beat proof setting (“BP 1”, “BP 2”, “BP 3” or “BP 4”).

Memory preset

You can preset up to 30 FM channels and 15 AM channels. Preparation: Press [RADIO] to select “FM” or “AM”.

g Automatic presetting

Press [PLAY MODE] to switch between “LOWEST” and “CURRENT” frequency.

Press and hold [PROGRAM] for at least 2 seconds to start presetting.

g Manual presetting

Press [TUNE 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 [TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET”.  Press [u] or [i] to select the channel.

• Alternatively, press the numeric buttons to select the channel.

FM allocation setting

The unit may also receive FM broadcast allocated in 0.1 MHz step.

To change the step to 0.1 MHz (by main unit only)

Press [FM/AM/AUX] to select “FM”.  Press and hold [FM/AM/AUX].

After a few seconds the display changes to display current minimum frequency.

 Continue to hold down [FM/AM/AUX].

When the minimum frequency changes, release the button.

•To return to the original step, repeat step  to  (➡ above).

•After the setting is changed, any previously preset frequency will be cleared.

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