CompactDiscChanger

SL-MC7SL-MC4

Technics"

Operating Instructions

The photograph shows SL-MC7

• DIGITAL AUDI0

Before connect,ng, operating er adlustmg this prod-uct, please read these instructions COmpletelyPlease save th_s manual

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Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied acces-sories.

[] AC power supply cord (RJA0065-A) .......................... 1 pc.

[] Stereo connection cable (RJL2P004B08A) ................ 1 pc.

] Remote control transmitter (EUR645270) .................. t pc.

[] Notebook-ffke binder [Liner notes organizer][SL-MC7] (RFA0623-K1)[SL-MC4] (RFA0622-K1) ............................................ t pc,

[] Numbered stickers [SL-MC7] (RQLA0326)

[SL-MC41 (RQLA0321) ................ 1 pc.

] Batteries ................................................................... 2 pce.

Dear CustomerThank you for purchasing this Technics product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these

instructions carefully.

These operating instructions are applicable to the SL-MC7 andSL-MC4 modeJs. These operating instructions, however, fundamen-tally explain the operation of SL-MC7,

Tableof contents

Precautions ...............................................................................4Connections ..............................................................................5

Preparing the remote control ...........................................5Controls ......................................................................................6Setting/Removing discs ......................................................7

Sequential play ........................................................................8Direct play ..................................................................................9Single disc play .......................................................................9Program play ..........................................................................10

Direct programming ..................................................................... 10

Random play ..........................................................................12One disc random play .................................................................. 12Full randpm play .......................................................................... 12

Repeat function ....................................................................13ID scan function ...................................................................13

Disc grouping play ..............................................................14TO make groups........................................................................... 14Playing back discs in a group ...................................................... t 5To name groups .......................................................................... 16

CD-TEXT function ................................................................17Displaying a CD'e information ..................................................... 17To search discs or tracks using text information(TEXT SEARCH) ......................................................................... 18Entering CD information manually (TEXT EDIT) ......................... 19

Time mode selection ..........................................................20

A note on compact discs .................................................21The liner notes organizer .................................................21Troubleshooting guide ......................................................22Maintenance ...........................................................................22Product service .....................................................................23Technical specifications ..................................................23Disc index .............................................................Back cover

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacementpads.

(Only for U.S.A.)To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site

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The model number and serial number of this product can befound on either the back or the bottom of the unit.Please note them in the space provided below and keep forfuture reference.

MODELNUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

CAUTION7THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCEOF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREINMAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Iser memo:

DATE OF PURCHASEDEALER NAMEDEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

- THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

CAUTION:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of theFCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

)rotection against harmful interference in a residential installa-tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance withthe instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-munications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipmentwould void the user's authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device maynot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must acceptany interference received, including interference that may causeUndesired operation.

CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDEBLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLYINSERT.

WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICSHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOTEXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN, SPLASH-ING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL.

_1 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within

an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the userto the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"within the product's enclosure that may be of suffi-cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shockto persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangleis intended to alert the user to the presence ofimportant operating and maintenance (servicing)instructions in the literature accompanying the ap-pliance.

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Precautions

Before using th_s unit please read these operating mstruchons care-fully Take special care to follow the warnings md_cated on the unititself as well as the safety suggeshons hsted belowAfterwards keep them handy for future reference

1, Power Source - The unit should be connected to power supply

only of the type described m the operating instructions or asmarked on the unit

2. Polarization -- If the unit _s equrpped w_th a polanzed AC powerplug (a plug having one blade w_der than the other), that plug will fdinto the AC outlet only one way Tbts ts a safety fealure If you areunable to tnsert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing theplug If the plug should still fall to fit. contact your electnc=an toreplace your obsolete outlet DO not defeat the safety purpose ofthe polarized plug

3 Power Cord Protection -- AC power supply cords should berouted so that they are not I_kely to be walked on or pinched byttems placed upon or against them Never take hold of the plug orcord if your hand is wet, and always grasp the plug oody when

connecting or d_sconnechng it4. Nonuse Periods - When the un=t=snot used, turn the power off

When left unused for a long period of tJme, the umt should be

unplugged from the household AC outlet

6. Carts and Stands - The unit should be used only w_th a cart orstand that is recommended by the manufacturerThe unit and cart combination should be moved w_th care

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven sur- Afaces may cause the untt and cart combtnatton to q9overturn

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The unit should not be mounled to awall or ceding, unless specified In th_soperating instructions

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls w_th a soft cloth I_ghtly moist-ened wrth todd detergent soluhon

Do not use any type of abrasfve pad, scouring powder or solventsuch as alcohol or benz=ne

Environment ]

1. Water and Moisture -- Do not use thJs unit near water-for ex-

ample, near a bathtub, washbowl, sw_mmmg pool, or the hkeDamp basements should also be avoided

2. Condensation -- Moisture may form on the lens tn the forlowmgcondd=ons

• immediately after a heater has been turned on=._na steamy or very humid room• when the un=t rs suddenly moved from a cold environment to a

warm oneIf mo=sture forms inside th_s unit, it may not operate properly Tocorrect th=s problem, turn on the power and wad about one hourfor the mo=sture to evaporate

3. Heat - The unit should be s_tuated away from heat sources suchas radiators and the like It also should not be placed =n tempera-tures less than 5 C (41 F) or greater than 35* C (95 F)

1. Damage Requiring Service -- The unit should be servJced byqualified service personnel when(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged, or(b) Oblects have fallen or liquid has been spdled _nto the unit, or(e) Tile unrt has been exposed to rain, or(d) Tile unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance, or(e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged

2 Servicing -- The user should not attempt to serwce the unit be-yond that described in the operating mstructrons All other serv=c-

Ing should be referred to an authorized sap#ice personnelFor the address of an authorized serwcenter:In the U.S.A. 1.800.211.7262 or web site

(http;//www panason#c, corn)In Canada 905.624-5505 or web site

(www.panasonic.ea/fdbckca.htm)

I Placement

f. Ventilation -- The unit should be situated so that its location or

posd_on does not =nterfere with its proper ventilation Allow 10 cm(4) clearance from the rear of the unit

2. Foreign Material -- Care should be taken so that objects do notfall into and kqu[ds are not spilled _nto the unit Do not subject thisunit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vlbrahon, or shock

3 Magnetrsm _ The und should be situated away from equipmentor devrces that generate strong magnetic fields

4 Stacking - Do not place heavy ObleCts other than system com-ponents, on top of the unit

5 Surface -- Place the unit on a flat, level surface

Cautions on moving this unitBefore mowng the changer to another location, be sure toremove all d_scsfrom the slots and turn off Ihe changer

Failure to do so will expose the compact d_scs and the changer

to the risk of severe damage

CAUTION

The changer mechanism automatically locks when power =sturned off, to protect it against damage m transportTherefore, always press [POWER] and make sure 'OFF

appears on the display before you unDluO the ¢hanoer

Other cautions

Outside hght or no_se may somehmes cause the changer todetect a disc when there isn t one However, the changer alwayscorrectly detects the disc when =n the play mode

[30 not leave the front panel open Inflltrallng (;lust or other mat-ter may lead to damage or malfuncttons

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Connections

A Recelv ro_er Household(net tncluded) AC outlet

(AC 120 V,60 Hz)

CD or AUX terminals or

Receiver (not include€

oPr_DAL

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OptLcal-flber cable(not tncluded)

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I About 7 meters in front

of the s_gnal sensor

• Set the changer on a flat, level surface

• Before connecting the changer to your aud=o system, make surethat Ihe power of the changer and all other system components Jsturned off []

Stereo connection cableWhite (L)RedIRI

Memory retentionThe informal=on and presetting you enter rs retained in the unit smemory even ff the umt =sdisconnected from the AC power sourceThe period of retention for each type of mformat_on is as follows• program play (,4. page tO) and dtsc grouping play (.4' page 14),

approximately one week• text eddrng I,_ page 191, unhmtted

J Digital connection [] J

Remove the dust cap and connect thls unit to other dtgdal equlp-

ment wlth an optlc81 flber termrnal, such as a receiver or dlgdaJ sur-round processor• Leave the cap attached when thrs terminal =snot being usedFor your referenceIf you have DTS format CDs, you can enjoy stx channel playback byconnecting this unit to a recerver or d_gltal surround processor thathas a DTS decoder

Use only the optical fiber terminal when playing back DTS

format d_scs DTS s_gnals can only be correctly output through thedtgdal termmal Connechon through the stereo LiNE OUT termmalsw_ll result _nno_se and could poss=bly damage your speakers• DTS ts a trademark of Dtgttal Theater Systems, L P

Preparing the remote control

Check the (+) and (-) sides.

J Useof botteries

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• Do not m_x old and new batteries, or batteries of different types

(manganese and afkahne, et¢)• Never subject battenes to excessive heat or flame, do not attempt

to disassemble them, and be sure they are not short-circuded• If the remote control _s not to be used for a long penod of trine,

remove the batteries and store them tn a cool, dark place• Do not attempt to recharge alkahne or manganese battenes

• Do not use recllargeable type batteriesWhen you need to replace these batteriesUse two R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 or equtvalent batteries

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Operation notes 1

• Do not place obstacles between the remote control signal sensorand remote control umt

• Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to d_rect sunhghtor to the b,tght hght of an mvertor fluorescent hght

• Take care to keep the remote control s_gnal sensor and end of theremote control und free from dust

• If this system is installed _n a rack with glass doors, the glassdoors' thrckness or color might make _t necessary to use theremote control a shorter d_stanee from the system

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• Never place heavy items on top of the unit• Do not dlsassernble or reconstruct the unit RQT494I• DO not Sblll water or other hounds _nto the unit

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(_)Standby/on switch (©/I, POWER)Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versaIn standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount ofpower

(_)Windows_) Display(_)Text mode button (TEXT MODE)(_)Text search buttons (V, A, TEXT SEARCH)(_ Search/Text character select buttons

( <,,I, P,l_, SEARCH/CHARACTER)(_)Track skip/Text cursor buttons

(t<,4, I_, SKIP/CURSOR)_) Remote control signal sensor(_)Single disc play button (SINGLE b)_) ID scan button (ID SCAN)(_) Random mode button (RANDOM MODE)

Programming button (PROGRAM)(_ Disc/Caps button (DISC, CAPS)

Numeric buttons(_Text edit button (TEXT EDIT)(_ Disc enter button (DISC ENTER)_Disc skip buttons (DISC SKIP, -, +)_Stop button (I,=)_ Pause button (11)_) Play button (b')

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For an explanat=onon how to open the front panel, see page 7"Howto set d=scs"

(_)Disc slotsDisc slot for single disc play (SINGLE)Loader carriageSlot numbers

L Remote conkol [] ]

Buttons ,J., #6 I, _ i I_l to I_, and ,l_, to I_ have the same functions asthe correspondingbuttons on the mareumt

(_)Search button (<,4 SEARCH I_1_)(_)Track skip buttons ( I<_1SKIP IHH )

Disc selector button (DISC)(_ Numeric/group select buttons

Group button (GROUP)Group enter button (GROUP ENTER)Repeat button (REPEAT)Direct programming button(DIRECT PROGRAM)Recall button (RECALL)

_) Clear button (CLEAR)_)Time mode button (TIME MODE)

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Setling/Removing discs

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] Pull gently on both ends to open the front

panel.

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• Unless setting or removing discs, keep hands out of the

changer while open You could injure yourselt if you getentangled in the internal mechanism

• Keep cassette tapes away from the magnetic latches

] Slide the loader carriage to the slot where thedisc is to be inserted.

Slot No 0 (SINGLE) is reserved for single d_scplay (O page 9 )

] Set the disc on the loader and flip the loader

upwards.

• Do not use 3" (8 cm) discs fitted wtth expander r_ngsExpander rings could damage the d_sc slots

• Do not use cleaning discs or warped discs These coulddamage your changer

• Do not use discs with poorly attached labels or stickersAdhesive protruding from peeled off sttckers can cause thechanger to malfunction

• Do not put anything other than discs in the changer• Do not use irregular shaped CDs (heart-shape, etc )

] Close the front panel gently.

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If you leave the front panel open while a disc =sm play thechanger wdl stop when the d_sc is fin_shed

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1. Open the front panel.2. Slide the loader carriage to the slot you want,3. Press the eject button on the loader carriage,

Loader carnage Elect button

You can set and remove discs while another discs _splaying• Do not set a d_sc m the slot of the disc being played (slot flashes)

The d_sc _n play _s returned to Its slot when hn_shed If two d_scssomehow lain in a slot, they could be damaged When thrs hap-

pens, the message 'TAKE OUT' wdl appear on the d_splayRemove the disc that doesn't belong in the stot and press the stopbutton

• Do not open the CD front panel and press the eject button whenCHECKING DISCS" appears m the d_splay The CD mechanfsm

will be damaged ff the eject button is pressed at this time• Sometimes the front panel cannot be opened whrre a disc _splay-

ing In this case wart unhF you can open _t

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Sequentialplay

The changer plays all the tracks on all the dtscs m order and Stops

automahca#y when the last track on the last drsc finishes playing

Before starhng Joadyour discsPerform steps 2 to 4 wdhln 7 seconds of each other

[] Press [POWER].The umL wdl swdch on

F_rst, the message CHECKING DISCS" wdl be displayed andthen the number of the dtsc previously played If it was a CD-TEXT dJsc then the name of the album w#l also be d_splayed(._. page _ 7)

Steps 2 and 3 are not necessary if you want to begrn playfrom thts disc

[] Press [DISC/CAPS].

[] Press the numeric button(s) to select thedisc.To select a d_sc numbered over 10

For example '11 '

For your referenceYou can also select a d_scwith [DISC SKIP] (- or _.)_nsteadof do,ng steps 2 and 3

[] Press [DISC ENTER].

[] Press [)'].The changer plays all the loaded dJscs, from the selecteddisc, all the way through to the d_sc before itText tnformahon will be dteplayed _n place of the Itme# It _s aCD-TEXT disc (_. page 17)

To stop playPress [11].

The d_splay showing the number of tracks and the total playing t_me_scleared ff the front panel is opened

To temporarily stop playPress [11],

To search for a positionPress and hold etther[ ,441 ] (backward) or [ I_1_ ] (forward) during

play In program or random play modes, searching can only bedone on the current track

To skip tracksPress either [ 1<1,41] [backward) or [ I1,1_] (forwardl dunng play Inprogram play skipping goes m the programmed order

You cannot skip backwards m random mode

To skip discsPress either [-I [backward)or [+] (forward) either whtle a disc tsplaying or stopped

Thts does not work dunng full drsc random play mode or programplay

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Directplay []

You can start play from the d_sc and track of your choicePerform steps 1 to 3 w_thm 7 seconds of each other

[] Press [DISC/CAPS].

] Press the numeric button(s) to select thedisc.

(,_ step 3 on page 81

mI_1 Press [DISC ENTER]. II[] Press the numeric button(s) to select the II

track, ,oPlay starts al the selected track and conhnues through to the O_end of that CD _.

To select a track numbered mgher than 10 O-For example "11"

Singlediscplay m

Smgle dtsc play ,s a convenient way of playmgback a spectflc dtsc.one you just bought, for example, without having to go through theusual selection procedure

[] Set a disc in slot No. O.

[] Press [SINGLE I_],The changer plays all the tracks on the d,sc in slot 0 and then

stops automattcally

S,ngle dtsc play tscanceled tf you sk,p drscs

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Program p/ay

Program play lets you playback your favorite tracks _nthe sequenceyou want to hear' them The program can hold up to 32 _temsPerform steps 2 to 4 within 7 seconds of each other

tin the stop mode]

[] Press [PROGRAM].

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[] Press [DISC/CAPS].

I_ Press the numeric button(s) to select the

disc(s).

[] Press [DISC ENTER],The 'AL" indication shows that all the tracks on the disc areselected

To program disc numbers only, repeat steps 2-4Slot NO 0 can also be programmed

[] Press the numeric button(s) to select thetrack.

Repeat th_s step it you want to enter tracks from the samedisc

Repeat steps 2-5 until you have completed allentries.

• PGM FULL _sdisplayed rf you try to enter a 33rd ttem• Empty slots and track numbers that don't exist on the d_scs can be

programmed but clear when play starts

[] Press [b].The changer plays the tracks _n the programmed order andthen stops automatically

To enter additional selections during play, repeat steps 2-5.

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(Only available from the remote control.)Th_s function allows you to add a track to your program whde hsten-ing to _t

[Whde the track you want to program _splaying]

Press [DIRECT PROGRAM].When you make a program as explained under Program play'above, and then perform th_s procedure without clearing the pro-gram hrst, the selected track _sadded to the end of the programTo hsten to programmed tracks press [PROGRAM] and check'PROGRAM" appears on the d_splay then press [b.J

• If you press [DIRECT PROGRAM] and there are already 32 rtemsm the program, "PGM FULL' _sdmplayed and the track cannot beadded

• During program play. ]DIRECT PROGRAM] does not respond totouch

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Program p/ay

I To checkpro_lrammedcontents[] 1

(Only available from the remote control )

Press [RECALL].The programmed tracks are d_splayed m order each hme _t _s

pressed

I Toclearprogrammed contents }

(Only available from the remote control.)[In the stop mode]

To clear a specific item from the programPress recall until the item is displayed, then press [CLEAR]

To clear the last item on the programPress [CLEAR]

To clear the entire contents of the programPress [111]

[ To cancel the pra_ram mode ]

[In the stop mode]

Press [PROGRAM].The [PROGRAM] indicator goes out

The contents of the program are stored m the memory

To replay your program1 Press [PROGRAM]2 Press[b]

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Special note on recording programs

The changer needs t_me to change the d_scs and find the tracksConsequenlly, it will take the changer slightly longer than the totaltrack time to record everything Exactly how much longer dependson the contents of the program

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Randomplay

The tracks wdl be played tn random order There are two types ofrandom play as descrtbed below

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The changer w_ll play all tracks on the current dtsc tn random order

Then, it w_ll choose a new dtsc randomly, excluding the discsalready played, and play all tracks on that d_sc in random order

[In the stop or play mode]

Press [RANDOM MODE] to select "1 DISC RAN-DOM".Each t_me the button _spressedt DISC RANDOM _ FULL RANDOM _ (Off)

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For your reference

In the single disc play modeOnly tracks from the disc in slot No Oare played fn random order

In the disc grouping play mode. (,_ page14)The d_scs _n the chosen group are played as m one disc randomplay above

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Tracks are played in random order from amongst all the tracks onall the loaded discs In th_s mode, _t _s possible that a track w_n beplayed twice, or not played at all

(A maxtmum of 250 tracks are played )

[In the stop or play mode]

Press [RANDOM MODE] to select "FULL RAN-DOM".Each time the button =spressed1 DISC RANDOM -, FULL RANDOM _ (Off)

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The d_sctnslot No 0 wtllnot be played

In the disc grouping play mode. (_ page 14 )The dtscs in the chosen group are played as in full random playabove

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To cancel random play mode

Press [I].The t DISC (or FULL) RANDOM" indicator wtll go out

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Repeat function[]

(Only available from the remote control.)This repeats play in the chosen mode

[Before or dunng play I

Press [REPEAT].• .ogot 6o i, e, i • e,°,.66o J,t, or* ot e66oo,*,g,lm.oo6ooA*oot o J,*,o*

To cancel repeat modePress [REPEAT]

To repeat a track or set of tracks1 Program the track or tracks (1=1.page 10)2 Press [REPEAT] so ' [_" is dlspJayed

3 Press [)* 1

For your referenceIn random mode, the order IS different each hme the process _srepeated

ID,_onfun_o, []

This function helps you find a particular track It searches throughthe tracks and then plays a 10 second piece of each track aroundthe loudest part of the track

[] Press [ID SCAN].ID scan wdlstart

[When the desired track has been found]

[] Press [l,].The changer wdl play the track from the begmmng

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To cancel ID scan

Press [[D SCAN].The 'ID"_nd_eatorwdlgo outThe changerwdlcontinueto playfromthetrackbeingplayed

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Disc grouping play

(Only available from the remote control )You can put discs into 5 groups (A-E) You can then play the d=scsm those groups

• Each d_secan belong to more than one group• [SL-MC7] Each group can include up to 110 d_scs

[SL-MC4] Each group can =nclude up to 60 d_ses• Each group can be named

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Perform steps 1 to 5 wlthm 7 seconds of each other

You cannot select slot No 0

[During sequential play or whtle it ts on stopped}

[] Press {DISC}.

] Press the numeric button(s) to select thedisc•To select a disc numbered over 10

For example '19"

[] Press [GROUP ENTER].If the disc ts already registered in a group, the group's letterhghts up

[] Press [GROUP].

] Press the numeric button corresponding to

the group (A, B, C, D or E).The drscchosen m step 2 _s registered into the selectedgroup

Repeat steps 1-5 to register other groups•

[ To checkwhat discsare in what groups

[While stopped]1 Press [GROUP]2 Press the numeric button corresponding to the group

3 Press JR]4 Press {DISC SKIP] 1- or _)

The numbers of the d=scs =n the group wtll be dtsplayed eachhme the buttons are pressed

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Discgrouping play

I To canceldiscsfromgroups

1 Press [DISC]2 Select the d_sc you want to crear w_th the numeric buttons3 Press [GROUP ENTER]4 Press [GROUP]

5 Press the numeric button corresponding to the groupTile selected group indication on the display will go out

For your referenceIf the d_sc_sregistered _nmore than one group, you can cancer Itfrom all groups m a srngle operatmn by pressmg [i] in step 4 (mthe stop mode)

[Whde stopped or durmg sequenltal play]

Flrsl. follow the steps on the previous page to register the groups

[] Press [GROUP].

] Press the numeric button corresponding to

the group.

To cancel disc grouping play mode

(Whtle the changer tsstopped )Press [GROUP] and then the numenc button correspondrng to thegroup shown on the dtsplay

m• The name of the group Js shown ff tt has been named (,_. page

16}• If you press the group button ol a group wbch has no d=scs regis-

tered m _t.the message 'NO INPUT" will appear on the d_splay

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Discgrouping play

You can name your groups The changer has several preset namesto choose from

[Dunng sequent_aJ play or while stopped]

[] Press [GROUP ENTER].

Press [SKIP] ( _141or IH_ ) to select the name.The pre-entered names will appear rn the following orderwhen the buttons are pushed

BALLADS *_, BLUES _ CLASSIC _ COUNTRY _ DANCE

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I IROMANTIC HIP HOP

I IROCK _ POP _ PARTY _ OLDIES _ NEW AGE _* JAZZ

[] Press [GROUP].

[] Press the numeric button corresponding to

the group you want to name.

Repeat steps 1-4 to name the other groups.

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To cancel names

1 Press[GROUP ENTER[2 Select 'RESET"_n step 23 Press [GROUP14 Select the group name you want to clear

It wdl now be shown as "GROUP A E"

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Thins funclmon shows the t_tle of the CO, the name of the artist, or thesong title There are dfscs with tbs mformahon already stored onthem, called CO-TEXT d_scs, but this function also works with ordt-nary drSCS

• The mformahon on CD-TEXT drscs IS automatically read whenthey beg_n playing The t_tle of the CD and the artist name must beentered manually for ordinary discs Enter thin Information beforedotng the foElowmg (i page 19)

• Song titles cannot be drsplayed wtth ordinary d=scs

Press [TEXT MODE].

The display is changed m the following order

In the stop mode

ALBUM (Album t_tle)_ ARTIST (Artist name) _ Totai playing timet I

In the play modeSONG _ ALBUM _ ARTIST _ ttme dtsplay(Song title) (Album title) (Artist namel

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Song t_tles are d_splayed whenever a track _s changed, even d thet_med_splay is chosen

• Up to 32 characters of text information can be d_splayed wble thechanger _s stopped The enhre text =s d_splayed dunng playback,even ff =t_slonger than 32 characters

• Song titles are not d_splayed after a certain number of tracks Ifthere are many tracks on the d=sc or if titles are except=onally long

• Text _nformahon =s attached to the slot Any information enteredrote memory wdl be dtsplayed for that slot until another CD-TEXTd_sc =s played in that slot or the reformation is entered manually

(._. page 19)• Some CO-TEXT discs do ilot have informat=on about the artist or

track Nothing =sdtsplayed if th_s ts the case• Only one artist name per disc =sdisplayed It will be the name of

the mare art=ston the d=sc and does not change with each track

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There are 3 search modes album htle, artist name or song title

You cannot text search _nprogram play random play,'lD scan mode

I Tofinda specificCD(Albumsearch/Artistsearch)I_! I

[] Press [TEXT MODE] to select "ALBUM" or"ARTIST".

[] Press [TEXT SEARCH] (V or A) to select thedisc.V Changes in reverse alphabeticalorder^ Changes rnalphabet=calorder

[] Press [>].The changer w_ltstart playtng the selected d_sc

For your reference

• In the d4sc grouping play mode, the search _sbruited to the select-ed group

• A text search can be performed while a disc ts playing In thiscase, the d_splay w_nnot show the _nformahon about the disc cur-

rently playing

I To find a specific song (Song search) []

Th_sfunction only workswdhCD-TEXT d_scsthat have song _nfor-mahon on them

[Dunng play]

[] Press [TEXT MODE] to select "SONG"•

1511Press [TEXT SEARCH ] (V or A) to select thetrack.

[] Press [>].Play begins at the selected track and then continues throughto the last track on the d=sc before

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32 characters worth of text mformat_on can be entered each for thealbum name and artist name This can be clone for each drsc

loaded in the changer

• The information entered for the CD is attached to the slot If theCD _smoved to another slot, the mformat_on wrll not be d_eplayed

• The _nformat_on on CD-TEXT discs takes preference over manual-ly entered mformat_on, so any mfermahon entered wdl be clearedonce a CD-TEXT d_sc is played m a slot

Perform steps 1 to 3 within 7 seconds of each other

[while stopped][] Press [DISC/CAPS].

] Select a disc with the numeric buttons. _o

[] Press [DISC ENTER].

[] Press [TEXT MODE] to select "ALBUM" or"ARTIST".

[] Press [TEXT EDIT].The drsplay is now ready for text to be entered

[] Press [DISC/CAPS] to select the input mode.The d_splay changes as follows every t_me the button =spressedA (CAPITALS) _ a (lower case) _ 1 (numerals)

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] Press the numeric buttons to enter the text.To continue entering characters with the same numenc but-ton, press [SKIP/CURSOR] ( II-IH )The character =s entered if a different numeric button or

[SKIP/CURSOR] ( _,1_ ) is pressed, and the cursor moves tothe next posd=on

Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter more characters

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d=splayed changes in the order shown in the chart each t_rnethe numeric button _spressed

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CD-_XT fundion

[] Press [TEXT EDIT].The text you entered is conhrmed and displayed

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elapsed play time ofthe current track

Total remaining time '_on the disc

Track number and ',3-'

remaining t_me of thecurrent track

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Total elapsed playtime on the d_sc

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Canceling the text editing mode

The mformahon entered can be cleared at any time before step 8

Press [i].

Letters and symbols appeanng on the d_splay may vary slightly fromthe printed hstmg

[ Changinginformationyouhaveentered 1

1 Display the information you want to change2 Press [TEXT EDIT]3 Move the cursor to the character you want to change with

{SKIP/CURSOR] ( k4<l or _.1_ )4 Enter the new character with the numeric buttons

5 Press [TEXT EDIT]

I Clearin9information you haveentered ]

1 Display the information you want to change2 Press {TEXT EDIT]

3 Press ]CLEAR] on the remote control4 Press {TEXT EDIT]

Fm emode El

(Only available from the remote control )You can see variousinformation about the time on the disc you areplaying

{Inthe play or pause mode]Press [TIME MODE].Thedisplay changes_ntheorder shown in the diagram

In all play modesWhen track number 21 or greater _splay=ng, d_splay _, shows ' --- --"3, is displayed ff play is stopped and then started again

In the program/random play modeThe displayed reformation will alternate between d_splays ,]., and,

each tmle the button is pressed

Time information remains displayed in the text _nformation displayarea as long as the unit =sm t_me mode

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_' How to remove CDs

Press on center ptece andlift from both stdes

How to relurn CDs to their case

Face label upwards andpress downward fromabove

How to hold CDs

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Do not touch the recordedsurface

How to clean CDs

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Wipe from tnslde outward

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A note on compact discs

Th_s unrt can only play discs wtth thesemarks

However, do not use =rregular shaped CDs(heart-shape, etc ) CDs of th_s sort candamage the unit (1_1) OIDrrAL AUDIO

[ TEXT }

OIG_AL AUDIO

Handle CDs as shown on the left (IEl-I'="J).

• If you are taking the disc from a cold to a warm environment,motsture may form on the d=sc W_pe this off w='[ha sott, dry, hnt-free cloth before using the d=sc

• Do not wrtte on the label side wtth a ball-pornt pen or other wrdmginstrument

• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, stabc elec-

thclty prevenhon hqutds or any other solvent• Do not use dtsee with poorly attached labels or stickers Adhesive

protrudrng from peeled off stickers can cause the changer to mal-funchon

Be sure to store d_scs m their cases to protect them from dust,scratches, and warping

Do not place or store d_scs in the following places•Locattons exposed to d_rect sunhght• Humid or dusty Iocahons• Locations d_rectly exposed to a heat vent or heating apphance• In the glove compartment or on the rear deck of an automobwle

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I Pul two hners beck-to-back instde

each pocket, as shown above

Thelinernotesorganizer[]

Your changer comes wtth a notebook-hke binder (hner notes orga-mzer) in which you can keep your CD hners There are also humbered stickers to tndteate slot numbers in the binder Thts is a con-

venlent way to keep track ot what dtso ts m what slot

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Troubleshoofingguide

Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for apossible cause of the problem you are expenencmg Some simplechecks or a minor adjustment on your part may ehmlnate the prob-lem and restore proper operation

If you are in doubt about some of Ihe check points, or if the reme-dies Indicated m the chart do not solve the problem refer to thedirectory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) tolocate a convenient serwce center, or consult your dealer forinstruchons

For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter inthe U.S.A. and Panasontc Canada Inc Customer Care Centre InCanada.In the U S A. 1-800-211-7262 or web site

(http.//www.panaeonic.com)In Canada 905-624-5505 or web site

(www panasonic.ca/faq.htmf)

Reference pages indicated in black circles. (For example. 0)

I Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy

Changer will not play. A d_sc(s) or other foreign object(s) has fallen • Open the front panel and remove the object_ns_dethe changer

Moisture has collected in the changer • Allow the changer to dry out for about one hourbefore using d

The disc in the changer • Set the d_sc w_th the label facing nght (O1

does not play. • Wipe the dmc w_tha soft cloth (01

• Replace the d_sc w_th a new one

Play stops before changingto the next disc.

A certain music passagecan't be played correctly.

There is noise from thetuner or disturbance on theTV screen.

The error message "NOPGM" appears on the dis-play, when program play isstarted

The error message"ERROR" appears on thedisplay, and the changerstops operating.

The error message "F-26"appears on the display andthe changer stops operat-ing.

The error message "TAKEOUT" appears on the dis-play and the changer stopsoperating.

The changer does notrespond correctly to remotecommands.

The disc label ts facing left

The disc is d=rty

The disc is scratched

The disc is warped

The disc _snot wEth_nspecffted standards

The front panel rs open

The disc _sdirty

The disc is scratched

Caused by high-frequency signals from thischanger

Play was started without a track being pro-grammed

The mechanism of the changer has been improp-erly adlusted

The serve LSI has malfunchoned

A disc has been put in the slot of the disc in play

Because of hght or noise, the changer has detect-ed a disc in the slot of the dmc being played, eventhough _tis empty

The batteries have run out

There =san obstrucboe between the remote con-

trol and the changer

The battenes are inserted incorrectly[The (+) and (-) polarlhes are reversed ]

• Close the panel

• Wipe the disc with a soft cloth (0)

• Replace the disc with a new one

• Use the changer further away from the tuner or TV• If the tuner or TV's antenna is the indoor type, use

an outdoor one

• Program a track (01

• Turn the unit off and then back on again

• Unplug the changer from its outlet, replug it =n andturn the changer ON again

• Remove the dmc whose number =sdisplayed andpress the stop button

• Check whether there =sa disc m the dmplayed slotWith the front panel closed, hold down [i] for atleast 4 seconds

• Replace baftenes wdh new ones

• Remove the obstruction

• Re_nsert battenes so that the polarities are correct

Maintenance

I If the surfaces are didy ]

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry clothIf the surfaces are extremely d_rty, use a soft cloth dipped m a soap-and-water soluhon or a seak d=tergent solution

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benz_ne to clean this und• Before using chemically impregnated cloth, read the instruct=one

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Product service

Do not attempt to remove the coverIsl or repair the unit yourselfRefer servlong to qualified personnel only

I Product information

For product service, product information or assistance in productoperation refer to the serv_center d_rectory

Having your unit servicedBefore bnngmg _n your changer for service, be sure to remove alldiscs

If the d_sc m play doesn't return to _ts slot when you press re], holdthe button down for about 4 seconds The disc should return to theslot

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Technicalspecifications

• AUDIONo. of channels

Frequency responseOutput voltageDynamm rangeS/NHarmonic distortionWow and flutterDA converter

Output impedanceLoad impedance

2 (felt and right, stereo)2-20,000 Hz, ±1 dB

2 V (at 0 dB)92 dB

100 dB

0 007% (1 kHz, 0 dB)Below measurable hm_t

MASH (1 bit)Approx 1 k_

More than 10 k.Q

• PICKUP

Wavelength 780 nm

• GENERAL

Power supplyPower consumptionDimensions (W× HX D)

Weight

AC 120 V, 60 Hz11W

430X 171 X392 mm

(16-15/16"X6-11/16"X15-7/16")[SL-MC7] 7 1 kg (15 6 Ib )[SL-MC4] 6 4 kg (14 1 Ib )

Note, Specifications are SUbleCt to change w_thout noticeWeight and dimensions are approximate

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Disc index

Fill m the index Io remind yourself which slots and groups you haveput your CDs In

NO GROUP DISC NAME

0 SINGLE1 A B _C D E2 A B C D E3 A B C D E4 A B C D E5 A B C D E

.... _6.A_.B_._C_._D_,_E_.............................7 A B C D E8 A "B_-]C D E9 A B;C D E

11 A C D E12 A B C D E13 A B C D E14 A B C D E_5 A B C D E_6 A B C D E

.... 1_7_A_. B _C_ D E18 A B C D E19 A B C D E20 A B C D E21 A B C D E22 A B C D E23 A B C D E24 A B C D E25 A B C D E26 A B C D E27 A B C D E28 A B C D E29 A B C D E3O A B C D E31 A B C D E32 A B C D E33 A B C D E34 A B C D E35 A B C D E36 A B C D E37 A B C D E38 A B C D E39 A B.C_ D E4O A B C D E41 A B C D E42 A B C D E43 A B C D E44 A B C D E45 A B._C_ D E46 A B C D E47 A B C D E

49]A B ._C_ D E50! A B C D E51 : A B C D E

52 Aii C D E

53 A C D E54 A C D E55 A C D E

No I GROUP I DISC NAME

56 A B C P E57 A B C D E58 A B C D E

b-_"............................60 A B C D E61 A B C D E62 A B C D E

___6_3_A_.B_._C_.p_ E............................64 A B C ° E65 A B C D E66 A B C .[) __E............................67 A B C D E68 A B C D E

___69.A_._B_._C_.p_._E_............................70 A B C D E71 A B C D E72 A ._B_..C .p. E73 A _B_ ..C_.[)_ E74 A B C.I) E75 A B C D_ E76 A B C D E

,___7_7 _A_ B C D E78 A B C D E79 A B _C_ D E80 A B C D E81 A B C D E82 A B C P E83 A B C D E

85 A B C E86 A B C E

88 B C O E89 A B C D E90 A B C D E91 A B C D E92 A _BjC D E93 A B C D E94 A B C ° E95 A B _C_I--'D E96 A B _C_jD E97 A B _CID E98 A B _C_ID E99 A B C D E

100 A B C D E101 A B C D E

___to2._A_._B_.C_p. E103 A B C D E104 A _B_ _C_._D_.E_............................105 A B C D E106 A B C D E107 A B C ._D E108 A B C D E109 A B C D E110 A B C D E

Write your group names here

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GROUPNAME

Panasonic Consumer Electronics

Company, Dwlsion of MatsushitaElectric Corporation of AmericaOne PanasomcWay Secaucus,New Jersey 07094http: /Iwww panasonic corn

Panasonic Sales Company,Division of Matsushita Electric ofPuerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC")Ave 65 de Infantena Km 9 5San Gabriel Industnal Park, Carohna,Puerto R_co00985

Panasomc Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive,Miss_ssauga OntarioL4W 2T3

WWW, psBasonlc eB

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