Panasonic SCPM28 Owner's manual

Category
CD players
Type
Owner's manual

The Panasonic SCPM28 is a versatile audio system that lets you enjoy music from various sources and offers features for customizing your listening experience. With its cassette deck, you can play and record tapes, preserving your favorite music or creating mixtapes. The system also features a CD player, allowing you to listen to your favorite CDs in high-quality audio. Additionally, it has an AM/FM tuner, providing access to a wide range of radio stations for diverse listening options.

The Panasonic SCPM28 is a versatile audio system that lets you enjoy music from various sources and offers features for customizing your listening experience. With its cassette deck, you can play and record tapes, preserving your favorite music or creating mixtapes. The system also features a CD player, allowing you to listen to your favorite CDs in high-quality audio. Additionally, it has an AM/FM tuner, providing access to a wide range of radio stations for diverse listening options.

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Listening operations
Cassette tapes
1 Press [c OPEN], insert a cassette with the
tape facing in.
When the button is pressed, the unit comes on
automatically. Make sure the cassette is fully inserted
and close the lid by hand.
2 Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to
select the reverse mode.
Every time you press the button:
: One side is played.
: Both sides are played.
: Both sides are played repeatedly until
[STOP L, –DEMO] is pressed.
3 Press [TAPE / -] to start playback.
Every time you press the button : 4 R F 3
F 3 : The forward side (front side) will play.
4
R : The reverse side will play.
4 Adjust the volume.
To stop tape playback
Press [STOP L, –DEMO].
One-touch play
When the system is OFF and a tape is already inserted, play
starts automatically when you press [TAPE / -].
Cassette tape selection and care
Use normal position tapes.
High position and metal position tapes can be played, but
the unit will not be able to do full justice to the characteristics
of these tapes.
Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or
get caught in the mechanism.
Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and
should be wound up before the tape is played.
Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving
parts if used incorrectly. Use tapes appropriate to this
unit’s auto-reverse mechanism.
To fast-forward or rewind the tape
Press [g
44
44
4/REW] or [f
33
33
3 /FF] in the stop
mode.
Tape direction To rewind To fast-forward
F 3 [g
44
44
4/REW] [f
33
33
3 /FF]
4 R [f
33
33
3 /FF] [g
44
44
4/REW]
To find the beginning of a program
(TPS: Tape Program Sensor)
TPS finds the beginning of a track and resumes play from
there. Each press increases the number of tracks skipped,
up to a maximum of 9.
Press [g
44
44
4/REW] or [f
33
33
3 /FF] during play.
Notes
The TPS function searches for silent parts of about 4
seconds in length which are normally found between tunes.
As a result, it may not function properly in the following
cases:
With short silent parts
When noise occurs between tunes
With silent parts found within tunes
Listening operations
1
3
2
4
B
DEMOSTOP
,
OPEN
OPEN
4
3
/
REW
/
FF,
TAPE
DOWN
DOWN
VOLUME
VOLUME
UP
CD
REW
FF
CLEAR
ALBUM
ALBUM
12 3
45
6
78 9
TAPE
APE
TUNER
TUNER
BAND
BAND
0
10
VOL VOL
AUX
ABC
ABC
DEF
DEF
GHI
GHI
JKL
MNO
MNO
TUV
WXYZ
WXYZ
PQRS
PQRS
ENTER
ENTER
DISC
DISC
SEARCH
SEARCH
MARKER
MARKER
INTRO
INTRO
REPEA
REPEA
T
DIMMER
DIMMER
DISPLA
DISPLA
Y
RE-MASTER
MU
MU
TING
ING
SOUND
SOUND
S.SOUND EQ
S.SOUND EQ
PLAY
REC
REC
SLEEP
SLEEP
AUTO OFF
AUTO OFF
SHIFT
SHIFT
TITLE
TITLE
CL
CL
OCK
CK
TIMER
TIMER
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
DEL
DEL
SP
SP
ACE
ACE
PLA
PLA
Y MODE
Y MODE
2
PLAY MODE
PLAY MODE
OPEN
1
Forward side
Insert inside the
guides
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Listening operations
B
A
B
C
4
1
OPEN
OPEN
2
1
PLAY MODE
PLAY MODE
CD
REW
FF
CLEAR
ALBUM
ALBUM
12 3
45
6
78 9
TAPE
APE
TUNER
TUNER
BAND
BAND
0
10
VOL VOL
AUX
ABC
ABC
DEF
DEF
GHI
GHI
JKL
MNO
MNO
TUV
WXYZ
WXYZ
PQRS
ENTER
ENTER
DISC
DISC
SEARCH
SEARCH
MARKER
MARKER
INTRO
INTRO
REPEA
REPEA
T
DIMMER
DIMMER
DISPLA
DISPLA
Y
RE-MASTER
RE-MASTER
MU
MU
TING
ING
SOUND
S.SOUND EQ
S.SOUND EQ
PLAY
REC
REC
SLEEP
SLEEP
AUTO OFF
AUTO OFF
SHIFT
SHIFT
TITLE
TITLE
CL
CL
OCK
CK
TIMER
TIMER
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
DEL
DEL
SPACE
ACE
PLA
PLA
Y MODE
Y MODE
2
OPEN
OPEN
Before recording
Types of tapes which can be recorded correctly
Use normal position tapes.
High position and metal position tapes can be used, but the
unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly.
Erasure prevention
The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent
recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown.
The effect of volume and sound quality on
recording
These have no effect on recording.
They can be changed for playback.
To erase a recorded sound
Press [TAPE / -] and then [STOP L, –DEMO].
Insert the recorded cassette with the tape facing in.
Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to select
reverse mode.
Press [[/ J REC].
Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre-
recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast
material may infringe copyright laws.
Preparatory steps
Do these steps before each recording.
Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately.
Preparation: Press [TAPE / -] then
[
STOP
L, –DEMO
]
to select tape as the source.
1 Press [c OPEN], insert a cassette with the tape
facing in.
Make sure the cassette is fully inserted and close the lid
by hand.
The tape direction is automatically set to “F 3”.
To record on the reverse side
Press [TAPE /-] twice, then press [STOP L, –DEMO].
2 Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to
select the reverse mode.
Every time you press the button:
: One side only records.
, : Both sides record (forward reverse).
” automatically changes to “ ” when [a/J REC]
is pressed.
A
B
Side A
Tab for side B Tab for side A
To re-record
Normal position tape
Adhesive tape
To protect tapes against further recording.
Listening operations
Recording operations
C
Side to be recorded facing up
Insert inside the guides
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Listening operations
A Recording from the radio
Preparation: Do the preparatory steps (A page 24).
1 Tune to the required station.
(\ page 10 or 11)
2 Press [[/ J REC] to start recording.
To stop recording
Press [STOP L, –DEMO].
To stop recording temporarily
Press [a/J REC].
To resume recording, press [a/J REC].
To cut an unnecessary part while recording
1. Press [a/J REC] during the unnecessary part. The
cassette deck will go into the stop mode.
2. Press [a/J REC] to resume recording again. Recording
will continue in the same direction as before.
Note
When recording an AM broadcast, sound is momentarily
interrupted when you start and stop the recording.
B To reduce noise while recording an AM broadcast
(Beat proof function)
By remote control onlyly
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] while recording.
Every time you press the button:
BP1 BP2
Select the position where there is less noise.
C Recording CDs
Preparation:
Do the preparatory steps (A page 24).
Insert the CD(s) you want to record (A page 12).
To record specific CDs/tracks
1 For CD-DA, do steps 1 to 3 on page 14
For MP3/WMA, do steps 1 to 2 on page 19:
B
Ensure CD is stopped.
2 For 1-ALBUM mode (MP3/WMA only) and 1-
TRACK mode: Press [ALBUM (
or )] to
select the album.
3 For 1-TRACK mode: Press [g
44
44
4/REW] or
[f
33
33
3 /FF] to select the track.
4 Press [[/ J REC] to start recording.
The CD starts.
To stop recording
Press [STOP L, –DEMO].
CD play stops automatically.
To stop recording temporarily
Press [[/J REC].
To resume recording, press [[/J REC].
D
While recording, if a track is cut off in the middle at the
end of the front side, it is re-recorded from the beginning,
on the reverse side.
At the end of the reverse side, recording stops and the
current track will be interrupted.
If the tape finishes before the CD
The CD continues playing. Press [STOP L, –DEMO] to
stop it.
To record programmed tracks
Program the tracks (A page 16 for CD-DA or page 20 for
MP3/WMA).
Press [[/ J REC] to start recording.
Play starts.
To stop recording, press [STOP L, –DEMO].
Disc play stops automatically.
Recording operations
2
A
B
C
D
DEMOSTOP
,
2
DEMO
STOP
,
4
3
REC
CD
CD
RE W
FF
CLEAR
CLEAR
ALBUM
ALBUM
12 3
45
6
78 9
TAPE
APE
TUNER
TUNER
BAND
BAND
0
10
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
AUX
AUX
ABC
ABC
DEF
DEF
GHI
GHI
JKL
JKL
MNO
MNO
TUV
TUV
WXYZ
WXYZ
PQRS
PQRS
ENTER
ENTER
DISC
DISC
SEARCH
SEARCH
MARKER
MARKER
INTRO
INTRO
REPEAT
DIMMER
DIMMER
DISPLA
DISPLA
Y
RE-MASTER
RE-MASTER
MU
MU
TING
SOUND
SOUND
S.SOUND EQ
PLAY
REC
REC
SLEEP
SLEEP
AUTO OFF
AUTO OFF
SHIFT
SHIFT
TITLE
CL
CL
OCK
CK
TIMER
TIMER
PROGRAM
DEL
SP
SP
ACE
ACE
PLAY MODE
PLAY MODE
CD
CD
REW
FF
CLEAR
CLEAR
ALBUM
ALBUM
12 3
45
6
78 9
TAPE
APE
TUNER
TUNER
BAND
BAND
0
10
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
AUX
AUX
ABC DEF
GHI
JKL
MNO
TUV
WXYZ
WXYZ
PQRS
ENTER
ENTER
DISC
DISC
SEARCH
SEARCH
MARKER
MARKER
INTRO
INTRO
REPEA
REPEA
T
DIMMER
DIMMER
DISPLA
DISPLA
Y
RE-MASTER
RE-MASTER
MU
MU
TING
SOUND
SOUND
S.SOUND EQ
S.SOUND EQ
PLAY
REC
REC
SLEEP
SLEEP
AUTO OFF
AUTO OFF
SHIFT
SHIFT
TITLE
TITLE
CL
CL
OCK
CK
TIMER
TIMER
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
DEL
DEL
SPACE
PLA
PLA
Y MODE
Y MODE
2
3
2
Front side
Reverse side
The interrupted track is re-recorded in its entirety on the
reverse side
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Listening operations
Recording operations
Timers and others
C
A
D
SOUND
SOUND
CD
REW
FF
CLEAR
ALBUM
ALBUM
12 3
45
6
78 9
TAPE
APE
TUNER
TUNER
BAND
BAND
0
10
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
AUX
ABC
ABC
DEF
DEF
GHI
GHI
JKL
JKL
MNO
MNO
TUV
TUV
WXYZ
WXYZ
PQRS
PQRS
ENTER
ENTER
DISC
DISC
SEARCH
SEARCH
MARKER
MARKER
INTRO
REPEA
REPEA
T
DIMMER
DIMMER
DISPLA
DISPLA
Y
RE-MASTER
RE-MASTER
MU
MU
TING
ING
SOUND
SOUND
S.SOUND EQ
S.SOUND EQ
PLAY
REC
REC
SLEEP
SLEEP
AUTO OFF
AUTO OFF
SHIFT
TITLE
TITLE
CL
CL
OCK
CK
TIMER
TIMER
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
DEL
DEL
SP
SP
ACE
ACE
PLA
PLA
Y MODE
Y MODE
SHIFT
RE-MASTER
S.SOUND EQ
S.SOUND EQRE-MASTER
B
RE-MASTER
S.SOUND EQ
AUX
REC/
VOL VOL
3
12
3
1 2
Headphones
(not included)
A
Using the sound quality settings
By remote control onlyly
You can choose one of four types of sound quality with
Preset EQ or enhances the bass and treble effect of the
sound with Manual EQ.
Preset EQ
1 Press and hold [SOUND] to select “PRESET
EQ”.
Each time you press and hold the button:
MANUAL EQ PRESET EQ
2 Press [SOUND] to select a setting.
Each time you press the button:
HEAVY SOFT
EQ-OFF (cancelled)
CLEAR VOCAL
HEAVY: Adds punch to rock
SOFT: For background music
CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds
VOCAL: Adds gloss to vocal
Manual EQ
1 Press and hold [SOUND] to select “MANUAL
EQ”.
Each time you press and hold the button:
MANUAL EQ PRESET EQ
2 Press [SOUND] to select a setting.
Each time you press the button:
BASS TREBLE
Original Display
3 Press [VOL –] or [+ VOL] to adjust to the
desired level.
Note
Preset EQ cannot be used together with Super Sound EQ.
Changes to sound quality do not affect recordings.
B Enhancing the sound quality
Press [S.SOUND EQ].
The button light is on.
Press the button again to cancel.
The button light goes out.
Re-master — Enjoying more natural sound
For WMA and MP3 only
Disc recorded at 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz
This feature reproduces the frequencies lost during
recording to give you a sound closer to the original.
Press [RE-MASTER].
Remote control: Press [SHIFT] + [RE-MASTER].
The button light is on.
Press the button again to cancel.
The button light goes out.
C Using an external unit
(See page 7 for external unit connection.)
Press [AUX].
The unit comes on.
For listening: Proceed to step .
For recording: Press [[/ J REC] (recording starts).
Start playback from the external source. (For details,
refer to the external unit’s instruction manual.)
Listening with headphones
Reduce the volume level, and connect the headphones.
Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo.
Note
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent
hearing damage.
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Listening operations
A Auto-off function
By remote control only
When CD or tape is selected as the source
To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for 10
minutes.
Note
This function does not work if the source is tuner or AUX.
Press and hold [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF].
“AUTO OFF” is shown on the display.
To cancel
Press and hold [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF] again to clear
“AUTO OFF” from the display.
For your reference
The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off. When
the unit is turned on again, “AUTO OFF” is displayed and
the unit functions as described above.
“AUTO OFF” disappears from the display if either tuner or
AUX is selected as the source but continues to function
normally.
“AUTO OFF” remains displayed if CD or tape is selected as
the source.
B Turning the demo function off
If the clock has not been set, a demonstration of the display
is shown when the unit is switched to standby mode.
This function is set to on at the time of purchase.
During standby mode
Press and hold [STOP
LL
LL
L, –DEMO] until “NO DEMO”
is displayed.
The display changes each time the button is held down.
NO DEMO (off) DEMO ON (demo on)
To show a demonstration of the display
Press and hold [STOP L, –DEMO] until a demonstration of
the display is shown.
Note
You cannot turn demo function off when the unit is on.
DEMO function cannot be turned on when Dimmer is on.
Convenient functions
C To dim the display panel
By remote control only
Use this when you are going to sleep or any other time you
would prefer the panel to be dimmer.
Press [DIMMER].
The display dims and all lights are turned off except for
[AC IN] indicator.
To cancel
Press [DIMMER] again.
D To mute the volume
By remote control only
This feature is convenient when you have a telephone call, etc.
Press [MUTING].
Press the button again to cancel. (“MUTING” goes out.)
Muting can also be cancelled by lowering the volume all the
way to “--dB”.
When the system is turned off, the muting operation will be
automatically cancelled.
B
DEMO
DEMO
STOP
STOP
C
D
MUTING
MUTING
PLAY/
PLAY/
REC
REC
DIMMER
DIMMER
A
CD
RE W
FF
CLEAR
ALBUM
ALBUM
12 3
45
6
78 9
TAPE
TUNER
BAND
0
10
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
AUX
AUX
ABC DEF
GHI
JKL
MNO
TUV
WXYZ
PQRS
ENTER
ENTER
DISC
DISC
SEARCH
SEARCH
MARKER
MARKER
INTRO
INTRO
REPEA
REPEA
T
DIMMER
DIMMER
DISPLA
DISPLA
Y
RE-MASTER
MU
MU
TING
ING
SOUND
S.SOUND EQ
S.SOUND EQ
PLAY
REC
REC
SLEEP
SLEEP
AUTO OFF
AUTO OFF
SHIFT
SHIFT
TITLE
TITLE
CL
CL
OCK
CK
TIMER
TIMER
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
DEL
DEL
SPACE
PLA
PLA
Y MODE
Y MODE
AUTO OFF
SHIFT
CD
CD
RE W
FF
CLEAR
ALBUM
ALBUM
12 3
45
6
78 9
TAPE
TUNER
BAND
0
10
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
AUX
AUX
ABC DEF
GHI
JKL
MNO
TUV
WXYZ
PQRS
ENTER
ENTER
DISC
DISC
SEARCH
SEARCH
MARKER
MARKER
INTRO
INTRO
REPEA
REPEA
T
DIMMER
DIMMER
DISPLA
DISPLA
Y
RE-MASTER
MU
MU
TING
ING
SOUND
S.SOUND EQ
S.SOUND EQ
PLAY
REC
REC
SLEEP
SLEEP
AUTO OFF
AUTO OFF
SHIFT
SHIFT
TITLE
TITLE
CL
CL
OCK
CK
TIMER
TIMER
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
DEL
DEL
SPACE
PLA
PLA
Y MODE
Y MODE
AUTO OFF
AUTO OFF
SLEEP
SLEEP
SHIFT
DEMOSTOP
,
MUTING
DIMMER
Timers and others
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Timers and others
Using the timers
Using the play/record timer
By remote control only
The timer has two functions. It can be set to on at a certain
time to wake you up, or it can be set to record from the radio
or from the aux source.
The play timer cannot be used in combination with the
record timer.
Preparations:
Turn the unit on and set the clock (\ page 9).
For the play timer, prepare the music source you want to
listen to; tape, CD, radio or aux, and set the volume.
For the record timer, check the cassette’s erasure
prevention tabs (\ page 24:
A
), insert the cassette and
tune to the radio station (\ page 10) or select the aux
source (\ page 26).
1 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/ TIMER] to select the
timer function.
Every time you press the button:
CLOCK
Original display
REC
PLAY
˚˚
˚˚
˚ PLAY : to set the play timer
˚˚
˚˚
˚ REC : to set the record timer
Setting the start and finish times
2 (Within 7 seconds or so)
Press [g
44
44
4/REW] or [f
33
33
3 /FF] to
select the starting time.
Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER].
3 Press [g
44
44
4/REW] or [f
33
33
3/FF] to
select the finishing time.
Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK /TIMER].
The start and finish times are now set.
Turning the timer on
4 Press [SHIFT] + [
˚˚
˚˚
˚PLAY/REC].
Every time you press the button:
PLAY
REC
no display (off)
˚˚
˚˚
˚PLAY : to turn the play timer on
˚˚
˚˚
˚REC : to turn the record timer on
(The indicator doesn’t appear if the start and finish
times or the clock haven’t been set.)
5 Press [ ] to turn the unit off.
The unit must be off for the timers to operate.
For play timer
Play will start in the set condition at the set time with
volume increasing gradually to the set level.
For record timer
The unit comes on 30 seconds before the set time
with the volume muted.
To cancel the timer
Press [SHIFT] + [
˚˚
˚˚
˚PLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicators
from the display.
The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.
To change the settings (when unit is on)
To change the play/record times
Do steps 1, 2, 3, and 5.
To change the source or volume
Press [SHIFT] + [
˚˚
˚˚
˚PLAY/REC] to clear the timer
indicator from the display.
Make changes to the source or volume.
Do steps 4 to 5.
(Continued on next page)
1
2
3
4
5
PLAY/
PLAY/
REC
REC
DIMMER
DIMMER
CD
CD
RE W
FF
CLEAR
ALBUM
ALBUM
12 3
45
6
78 9
TAPE
TUNER
BAND
0
10
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
AUX
ABC DEF
GHI
JKL
MNO
TUV
WXYZ
PQRS
ENTER
ENTER
DISC
DISC
SEARCH
SEARCH
MARKER
MARKER
INTRO
INTRO
REPEA
REPEA
T
DIMMER
DIMMER
DISPLA
DISPLA
Y
RE-MASTER
MU
MU
TING
ING
SOUND
S.SOUND EQ
S.SOUND EQ
PLAY
REC
REC
SLEEP
SLEEP
AUTO OFF
AUTO OFF
SHIFT
SHIFT
TITLE
TITLE
CL
CL
OCK
CK
TIMER
TIMER
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
DEL
DEL
SPACE
PLA
PLA
Y MODE
Y MODE
4
1 2
2
3
2
2
1
3
1
5
REW
REW
FF
FF
REW
REW
FF
FF
SHIFT
1 2
2
3
2
4
SHIFT
CLOCK/
CLOCK/
TIMER
TIMER
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SHIFT
CLOCK/
CLOCK/
TIMER
TIMER
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SHIFT
CLOCK/
CLOCK/
TIMER
TIMER
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
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Timers and others
Using the timers
A Using the play/record timer
By remote control only
To check settings
While the unit is on and the “rPLAY” (or “rREC”) indicator is
on, press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] so “rPLAY” (or “rREC”)
appears on the display.
Two seconds after “rPLAY” (or “rREC”) appear, the settings
are displayed in the following order:
For play timer
For record timer
1 Play start time 1 Recording start time
2 Play finish time 2 Recording finish time
3 Play source 3 Recording source
4 Playback volume
You can check the settings even when the system is OFF by
pressing [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] twice.
To enjoy the desired source after the timer setting is
completed
The volume level (for play timer) and music source are stored
in the timer memory and the timer will start in these preset
conditions. However, the CD numbers do not get stored in
the timer memory.
1. After step 4, start playing the desired source.
2. Reset the CD numbers if you have changed any of them,
confirm that a CD or cassette is inserted, then press [f] to
put the unit on standby.
Note
If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is
functioning, the finish time setting will not be activated.
If the unit is on, the timer will not function. The unit must be
in the standby mode.
If AUX is selected as the source, when the timer comes on,
the system turns on and engages AUX as the source. If
you want to playback or record from a connected unit, set
the other unit’s timer to the same time. (See the other unit’s
instruction manual.)
B Using the sleep timer
By remote control only
Set the unit to stop and turn off after a certain time.
While enjoying the desired source:
Press [SLEEP] to select the desired time.
Every time you press the button:
SLEEP 90SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60
SLEEP 120
SLEEP OFF
To cancel the sleep timer
Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.
To confirm the remaining time
(only while unit is ON)
Press [SLEEP].
The remaining time is shown for about 5 seconds.
To change the time remaining during operation
Press [SLEEP] to show the remaining time, and then press
[SLEEP] to select the desired time.
Note
The sleep timer turns OFF automatically the moment you
attempt to edit-record a CD.
The play and sleep timer or the record and sleep timer can
be used together.
The sleep timer always has priority. Be sure not to overlap
timer settings.
A
SLEEP
CD
CD
RE W
FF
CLEAR
CLEAR
ALBUM
ALBUM
12 3
45
6
78 9
TAPE
APE
TUNER
TUNER
BAND
BAND
0
10
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
AUX
AUX
ABC
ABC
DEF
DEF
GHI
GHI
JKL
JKL
MNO
MNO
TUV
TUV
WXYZ
WXYZ
PQRS
PQRS
ENTER
ENTER
DISC
DISC
SEARCH
SEARCH
MARKER
MARKER
INTRO
INTRO
REPEAT
DIMMER
DIMMER
DISPLA
DISPLA
Y
RE-MASTER
RE-MASTER
MUTING
SOUND
SOUND
S.SOUND EQ
PLAY
REC
REC
SLEEP
SLEEP
AUTO OFF
AUTO OFF
SHIFT
SHIFT
TITLE
CL
CL
OCK
CK
TIMER
TIMER
PROGRAM
DEL
SP
SP
ACE
ACE
PLAY MODE
CLOCK/
TIMER
CD
CD
RE W
FF
CLEAR
CLEAR
ALBUM
ALBUM
12 3
45
6
78 9
TAPE
APE
TUNER
TUNER
BAND
BAND
0
10
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
AUX
AUX
ABC
ABC
DEF
DEF
GHI
GHI
JKL
JKL
MNO
MNO
TUV
TUV
WXYZ
WXYZ
PQRS
PQRS
ENTER
ENTER
DISC
DISC
SEARCH
SEARCH
MARKER
MARKER
INTRO
INTRO
REPEAT
DIMMER
DIMMER
DISPLA
DISPLA
Y
RE-MASTER
RE-MASTER
MUTING
SOUND
SOUND
S.SOUND EQ
PLAY
REC
REC
SLEEP
SLEEP
AUTO OFF
AUTO OFF
SHIFT
SHIFT
TITLE
CL
CL
OCK
CK
TIMER
TIMER
PROGRAM
DEL
SP
SP
ACE
ACE
PLAY MODE
AUTO OFF
AUTO OFF
SLEEP
SLEEP
SHIFT
B
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not
listed here occurs, refer to the enclosed to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 6.
Common Problems
No sound.
Sound is unfixed, reversed or
comes from one speaker only.
Humming heard during play.
Turn the volume up.
The speaker cords may be shorted. Turn the unit off, check and correct the
connections and turn the unit on. 6
Check the speaker connections. 6
An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances
and leads away from this unit’s cables.
“ERROR” is displayed.
“– –:– –” appears on the
display.
“F61” is displayed.
Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
You plugged the AC power supply cord in for the first time or there was a power failure
recently.
Set the time. 9
Check and correct the speaker cord connections. 6
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
Noise is heard.
The stereo indicator flickers or
doesn’t light.
Sound is distorted.
A beat sound is heard.
A low hum is heard during AM
broadcast.
An AM broadcast station
cannot be picked up clearly.
Use an outdoor antenna. 7
Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.
Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.
Frequency step is set to 10 kHz. Change the frequency step to 9 kHz.
Listening to the radio
The picture on the TV
disappears or stripes appear
on the screen.
The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor
antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. 7
The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set
from the unit.
When there is a television set nearby
Remote control doesn’t work. Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. 5
Replace the batteries if they are worn.
The remote control
Reference
Clean the heads. [
If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. :
Poor quality sound.
Recording is not possible.
Using the cassette deck
The display is wrong or play
won’t start.
The total number of tracks
displayed differs each time
the same disc is inserted.
Unusual sound is heard.
CD-RW cannot be read.
“VBR–” is displayed instead
of the remaining play time.
“TAKE OUT/DISC” appears
on the display.
The disc may be upside down. #
Wipe the disc.
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in
temperature. Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again.
The disc may be scratched, or its data may be defective. Replace the disc.
The disc was incompletely formatted. Use the recording equipment to fully format the
disc before recording.
The unit cannot display the remaining play time for variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.
There is a problem with the disc mechanism. (A power failure may have occurred.)
The tray will open automatically. Remove the disc from the tray, and after ensuring
there is no disc in the tray, close it. The unit will make the disc changing noises for a
few moments and then it should operate normally.
Playing discs
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Reference
Specifications
Maintenance
For a cleaner crisper sound
Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback
and recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).
If the surfaces are dirty
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this
unit.
Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions
that came with the cloth carefully.
SPEAKER SECTION
Type 2 way 2 speaker system
Speaker(s)
Woofer 10
cm cone type
Tweeter 6
cm cone type
Impedance
HIGH 6
LOW 6
Input power
HIGH 70
W (Music)
LOW 70
W (Music)
Output sound pressure level
80
dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency 3.5
kHz
Frequency range
55
Hz–31
kHz (–16
dB)
75
Hz–26
kHz (–10
dB)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
155 x 250 x 258
mm
Mass 2.3
kg
GENERAL
Power supply
(For the United Kingdom, Australia
and New Zealand)
AC 230-240
V, 50
Hz
(For Continental Europe)
AC 230
V, 50
Hz
Power consumption 130
W
Dimensions (WxHxD)
179 x 247 x 378
mm
Mass 5.4 kg
Power consumption in standby
mode: Approx. 0.6
W
Notes
1. Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Mass and dimensions are
approximate.
2. Total harmonic distortion is
measured by the digital spectrum
analyzer.
3. The labels “HIGH (HF)” and “LOW
(LF)” on the rear of the speakers
refer to High frequency and Low
frequency.
AMPLIFIER SECTION
RMS Power output
10% Total harmonic distortion
1
kHz, both channels driven
(Low channel) 35
W per channel (6
)
8
kHz, both channels driven
(High channel) 35
W per channel (6
)
Total Bi-Amp power
70
W per channel
Input sensitivity
AUX 250
mV
Input Impedance
AUX 11.8
k
FM TUNER SECTION
Frequency range
87.50 – 108.00
MHz (50
kHz steps)
(For Europe)
Sensitivity 1.8
µV (IHF)
S/N 26
dB 1.5
µV
(For Australia and New Zealand)
Sensitivity 2.5
µV (IHF)
S/N 26
dB 2.2
µV
Antenna terminal(s)
75
(unbalanced)
AM TUNER SECTION
Frequency range
522 – 1629
kHz (9
kHz steps)
520 – 1630
kHz (10
kHz steps)
Sensitivity
S/N 20
dB (at 999
kHz)
560
µV/m
CASSETTE DECK SECTION
Track system 4 track, 2 channel
Heads
Record/playback
Solid permalloy head
Erasure Double gap ferrite head
Motor DC servo motor
Recording system AC bias 100
kHz
Erasing system AC erase 100
kHz
Tape speed 4.8
cm/s
Overall frequency response
(+3
dB, –6
dB at DECK OUT)
NORMAL (TYPE I) 35
Hz – 14
kHz
S/N 50
dB (A weighted)
Wow and flutter 0.18% (WRMS)
Fast forward and rewind time
Approx. 120 seconds with
C-60 cassette tape
CD SECTION
Disc played
CD/MP3/WMA
8cm/12cm, CD-R/RW
Sampling frequency 44.1
kHz
Decoding 16 bit linear
Pickup
Beam source/wavelength
Semiconductor laser/780
nm
(For Norge)
Bølgelengde 780
nm
Laserstyrke
Ingen farlig stråling sendes ut
Number of channels Stereo
Frequency response
20
Hz–20
kHz (+1, –2
dB)
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Digital filter 8
fs
D/A converter MASH (1 bit DAC)
MP3
Bit rate 32kbps–320kbps
Sampling frequency
32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
WMA
Sampling frequency
32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
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CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE
UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD
DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO
NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION
OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR
ITEMS.
DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES,
SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
SUOMI
VAROITUS!
LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAAT-
TAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUO-
KAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LA-
SERSÄTEILYLLE.
NORSK
ADVARSEL!
DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER.
BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER
ELLER ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER
BESKREVET I DENNE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN
FØRE TIL FARLIG BESTRÅLING.
DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI Å
REPARERE APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT
SERVICE OG REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ UTFØRES
AV KVALIFISERT PERSONELL.
VAROITUS!
ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA
KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUU-
HUN SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS
ONNISTUISI. VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI
MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA TUULE-
TUSTA, JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENEMIS-
ESTA JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU- TAI TU-
LIPALOVAARA.
ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA SA-
NOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA
TAI MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.
ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA AVO-
TULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA VAHINGOITTAMAT-
TOMALLA TAVALLA.
VAROITUS:
TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA
KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI
LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE,
VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ
SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI
MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
ADVARSEL!
APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN
BOKHYLLE, ET INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER
ET ANNET LUKKET STED HVOR VENTILASJONS-
FORHOLDENE ER UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG
FOR AT GARDINER ELLER LIGNENDE IKKE FOR-
VERRER VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ
RISIKO FOR ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN
FORÅRSAKET AV OVERHETING UNNGÅS.
APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ
IKKE DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER,
GARDINER OG LIGNENDE.
PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE
LYS, OPPÅ APPARATET.
BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE
FOR MILJØET.
ADVARSEL:
FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK
STØT ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE
APPARATET IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET,
VANNDRÅPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER
IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN,
SLIK SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
En
RQT6888-1B
L0203HS1033
When moving the unit
1 Remove all discs.
2 Press [ /I] to turn the unit off.
3 Disconnect the AC mains lead.
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Panasonic SCPM28 Owner's manual

Category
CD players
Type
Owner's manual

The Panasonic SCPM28 is a versatile audio system that lets you enjoy music from various sources and offers features for customizing your listening experience. With its cassette deck, you can play and record tapes, preserving your favorite music or creating mixtapes. The system also features a CD player, allowing you to listen to your favorite CDs in high-quality audio. Additionally, it has an AM/FM tuner, providing access to a wide range of radio stations for diverse listening options.

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