Panasonic SC-HC3 User Manual

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RQTX0250
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The function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.
 Press [CD q/h] and then [g].
 Press [PROGRAM].
  Press the numeric buttons to select tracks.  
Repeat this step to program other tracks.
 Press [CD q/h] or [OK] to start play.
 Press [CD q/h] and then [g].
 Press [PROGRAM].
 Press [e,r, ALBUM] to select your desired album.
  Press [y/i] once and then press the numeric buttons to select 
tracks.
 Press [OK].
Repeat step 3 to 5 to program other tracks.
 Press [CD q/h] to start play.
To
Action
cancel program 
mode
Press 
[PROGRAM] in the stop mode to clear 
“PGM” indicator from the display.
replay the program
Press 
[PROGRAM] then [CD q/h].
check program 
contents
Press 
[u/t] or [y/i] when “PGM” is 
displayed in the stop mode. To check while 
programming, press 
[PROGRAM] twice after 
“PGM” appears, then press 
[u/t] or [y/i].
clear the last track
Press 
[DEL] in the stop mode.
clear all 
programmed tracks
Press 
[gin the stop mode.
“CLR ALL” is displayed. Within 5 seconds, press 
the button again to clear all tracks.
When you try to program more than 24 tracks “PGM FULL” appears.
The program memory is cleared when you open the sliding door.
During program play, you can search backward or forward only within the 
current track.

Mode
To play
1-TRACK
1TR
one selected track on the disc.
Press the numeric buttons to select the track.
1-ALBUM
1ALBUM
one selected album on the disc.
Press 
[e,r, ALBUM] to select the album.
RANDOM
RND
a disc randomly.
1-ALBUM 
RANDOM
1ALBUM RND
all tracks in one selected album randomly.
Press 
[e,r, ALBUM] to select the album.
Disc operations (continued)
You can repeat program play or other selected play mode.
Press [REPEAT] before or during play.
“ON REPEAT” and “ 
 ” are displayed.
To cancel
Press [REPEAT] again.
“OFF REPEAT” is displayed and “ 
 ” is cleared.
Repeat play
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Note 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.
The unit may not be able to play some discs due to the condition of the 
recording.
* A process performed after recording that enables CD-R/CD-RW players 
to play audio CD-R and CD-RW.
Caution
Do not:
use irregularly shaped CDs.
attach extra labels and stickers.
use CDs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive 
exuding from under labels and stickers.
attach scratch-proof covers or any other kind of accessories.
write anything on the CD.
clean CDs with liquids (Wipe with a soft, dry cloth).




The unit can play MP3, a method of compressing audio without hurting 
audio quality.
When creating MP3 files to play on this unit
Maximum number of tracks and albums: 999 tracks and 256 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, the 
folders or folder structures.
Limitations on MP3
This unit is compatible with multi-sessions but if there are a lot of 
sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of 
sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
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 MP3 files, they may not play in the 
order you numbered them or may not play at all.


MP3
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.
By main unit only
This system can also receive FM broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps.
To change the step to 0.1 MHz
1
 
Press and hold [FM/AM].
After a few seconds the display changes to a flashing display of the 
current minimum frequency.
Continue to hold down [FM/AM].
When the minimum frequency changes, release the button.
To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.
After the setting is changed, any previously preset frequency will be 
cleared.
FM Allocation setting
Press [FM MODE] to display “MONO” indicator.
To cancel
Press [FM MODE] again until “MONO” indicator disappears.
“MONO” is also canceled if the frequency is changed.
Turn off “MONO” for normal listening.

To improve FM sound quality
Memory preset
You can preset up to 30 FM channels and up to 15 AM channels.
Preparation: Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”.
Selecting a preset station
Press the numeric buttons to select the channel.
For channels 10 to 30 press [≧10], then the two digits.
OR
 Press [TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET”.
 Press [u/t] or [y/i] to select the channel.
Manual presetting
 Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
 Press [u/t] or [y/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.
 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to preset more stations.
Automatic presetting
 Press [PLAY MODE] to switch between “LOWEST” or “CURRENT” 
frequency.
 Press [AUTO PRESET] to start presetting.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in 
ascending order. When finished, the last station memorised is tuned in.
 Press [FM/AM] to select “AM”.
  Press and hold [TUNE MODE] repeatedly to change beat proof 
setting (“BP1”, “BP2”, “BP3” or “BP4”).
Radio operations
Manual tuning
Radio operations (continued)
To improve AM sound quality
To tune automatically
 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”.
 Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
 Press and hold [u/t] or [y/i] until the frequency starts 
changing rapidly.
Auto tuning stops when it finds a station.
To cancel auto tuning, press 
[u/t] or [y/i] once again.
Auto tuning may not function when there is excessive interference.

Note
ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received.
 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”.
 Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
 Press [u/t] or [y/i] to select the frequency of the required 
station.
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