User manual PANASONIC SL-SV550GN

SL-SV550 Portable CD player Operating Instructions Dear Customer TUNING MODE RADIO/ BAND Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please save this manual for future reference. S-XBS MEMORY/ RECALL FM MODE MONO/ST FM RECEPT --CITY/ NOR MODE OPR OFF VOL Note: "EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. EB EG GN GK GC p RQT6667-B F0203KN0 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Troubleshooting guide The HOLD function is on (page 4). The disc isn't correctly set. The disc is scratched or dirty.(Tracks skipped.) The unit may not read MP3 correctly if it is shaken while it is reading the files. There is moisture on the lens. Wait for about an hour and then try again. The lens is dirty: clean it with a blower (recommended product: SZZP1038C).If the lens gets marked with fingerprints, gently wipe them off with a cotton swab. You may not be able to play MP3 if you have copied a multisession disc that has no data between sessions. Ensure the plugs are inserted firmly. Wipe the plugs clean with a clean cloth. Noise may occur when playing MP3 if recording quality is poor. The elapsed playing time disappears and sound is interrupted if bumps continue repeatedly. This doesn't work if you change discs. This doesn't work during random play. It may not work correctly under some conditions. Random play modes may be on (page 6). Play resumes from the track where you last stopped play. Use skip to return to the first track. Disconnect then reconnect all power sources (batteries and AC adaptor). References to the remote control apply only for China. Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. The remote control malfunctions. The battery indicator fails to appear or is incorrect. Cannot recharge. The AC adaptor becomes warm during recharging. The batteries are taking a long time to recharge. Play time is very short even after recharging. Play time is short after recharging. Use only the included remote control to operate this unit. The indicator does not appear when the AC adaptor is connected. The indicator does not appear correctly under some conditions. You aren't using the special rechargeable batteries (page 5). You must insert two batteries before you can recharge them. The unit must be off before you can recharge. This is normal. The batteries may take a maximum of 6 hours to recharge under some conditions. The batteries may have reached the end of their service life. Usually they can be recharged 300 times. This may occur after the first time you recharge the batteries or after you haven't used them for a long time. Play time should be restored after a few recharges. The batteries can go flat if you leave the AC adaptor connected after recharging is complete. Keep the unit away from other tuners and televisions. The AM antena is in the unit, so noise may increase if you hold the unit. No play. No sound or there is a lot of noise. Play doesn't resume from the track where play stopped at. Play doesn't start from the first track. The unit stops working. Cannot search through tracks. Cannot skip albums. Only for China Radio reception is noisy. You cannot search through MP3 files. You cannot skip between the first and last albums during play. Be sure to connect other equipment through the remote control. Speakers connected directly to the unit should have an impedance of 1 k or less. Displays ( ) * ' The HOLD function is on (page 4). You haven't inserted a disc or it isn't inserted correctly. You have inserted a disc this unit cannot play. The disc lid is open. Full: The program already contains 20 tracks. Reading MP3 files. The unit malfunctions when connected to other equipment. 1 Maintenance If the surfaces are dirty 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. For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe: Caution Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or heat, such as from heating appliances, as these can damage the unit. Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earphones or any other parts that directly contact your skin. Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions. Batteries Notice about the rechargeable battery The battery is designated recyclable. Please follow your local recycling regulations. Norsk Merknad vedrørende det oppladbare batteriet Batteriet er resirkulerbart. Vennligst følg det lokale regelverket for resirkulering. Suomi Huomautus ladattavasta paristosta Paristo määritellään kierrätykseen sopivaksi. Ole hyvä ja noudata asuinpaikkasi kierrätyssääntöjä. Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use if the covering has been peeled off. Align the poles + and - correctly when inserting the batteries. Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new batteries. Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time. Do not throw into fire, short-circuit, disassemble, or subject to excessive heat. Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries. When carrying batteries in a pocket or bag, ensure no metal objects such as necklaces are placed together with them. Contact with metal may cause short-circuiting which can cause a fire. Listening Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use. Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don't turn up the volume so high that you can't hear what's around you. CDs Do not use irregularly shaped CDs. Do not use non-specification discs. Do not use CDs printed with label printers available on the market. Do not use CDs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers. Specifications CD SECTION CD-DA No. of channels: 2 (left and right, stereo) Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz (j10 dB to 0 dB) DA converter: 1 bit, MASH Headphone output level: RMS max. 8 mWi8 mW/ 16 (adjustable) RADIO SECTION Frequency Radio frequency: Europe: FM; 87.50­108.00 MHz (0.05 MHz steps) AM; 522­1629 kHz (9 kHz steps) Other area: FM; 87.50­108.00 MHz (0.05 MHz steps) AM; 522­1629 kHz (9 kHz steps) 520­1630 kHz (10 kHz steps) GENERAL Power supply: DC input (via included AC adaptor): DC 4.5 V AC adaptor input: The United Kingdom: AC 230 ­240 V 50/60 Hz Continental Europe: AC 220 ­230 V 50/60 Hz Australia and N.Z.: AC 230 ­240 V 50 Hz China : AC 220 V 50 Hz Other areas: AC 110 ­127 V/ 220 ­240 V 50/60 Hz Power consumption: Using AC adaptor(MP3/CD-DA/RADIO) 3.2 W/3.2 W/ 2.5W Recharging: 5W Play time: [Approximate operating time in hours (playing MP3 at the recommended bitrate of 128 kbps, with HOLD on and S-XBS canceled, at 25 eC on a flat, stable surface)] Batteries used 2 optional alkaline batteries 2 optional rechargeable batteries MP3 Supported bit-rates: 32 kbps to 320 kbps (128 kbps is recommended) Supported sampling frequency: 48 kHz/44.1 kHz/32 kHz Maximum number of items (sum of albums and tracks): 999 Maximum album levels: 100 The play time may be less depending on the operating conditions. Play time will be considerably reduced when playing CD-RW. Operational temperature range: 0 eC­40 eC Rechargeable temperature range: 5 eC­40 eC Dimensions (WaHaD): 135a25.8a135 mm Mass: 223 g (with batteries) 177 g (without batteries) Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate. Pickup Light source: Semiconductor laser Wavelength: 780 nm (NORSK) Bølgelengde 780 nm Laserstyrke Ingen farlig stråling sendes ut (med sikkerhets-beskyttelse) MP3 disc 35 14 CD-DA RADIO disc (FM BAND) 23 10 75 30 Recharging time: 4 to 5 hours 2 NORSK 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. ADVARSEL! APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, ET INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET STED HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER ELLER LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER 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! 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. 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. 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. DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD. 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. Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit. This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone. For Europe, Australia, N.Z. and China : SUOMI VAROITUS! ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI. VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU- TAI TULIPALOVAARA. ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ. ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA AVOTULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE. HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA. THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. For other areas: THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT (Bottom of product) VAROITUS! LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. VAROITUS: (Inside of product) (Produktets innside) (Tuotteen sisällä) 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. TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA. 3 Location of controls/Connection to other equipment Turn off this unit and the other equipment before connection. References to the remote control apply only for China. Main unit Hold switch Display panel Monaural/Stereo Memory/ Recall Tone selection Tuning mode selection Tuner on/Band select Headphone jack To DC IN jack AC adaptor The configuration of the AC adaptor differs according to the area. To household mains socket Car power adaptor (SH-CDC9) (not included) You can recharge the batteries with this connection. Car audio Directly to headphone jack For China Through to Headphone jack Connect remote control to main unit first. Some cannot be connected. Play/Pause Stop / Operation off Lens Open switch Tuning/Skip/Search Battery Volume control compartment Sensitivity control/Play mode selection Car stereo cassette adaptor (SH-CDM10A) (not included) Set the unit's volume to 10. A Audio system Audio cable (not included) To CD or AUX terminals Remote control Set the unit's volume to 10. Use the main unit to avoid beep sounds heard when operating the remote control buttons. For China Adjust the volume level on the audio system. Play/Stop/ Volume control Operation off For China Supplied Accessories Check the packing carton for these accessories. Use numbers indicated when asking for replacement parts. Earphones Hold switch Skip/Search Tuner on/off/ Band select Slider For China 1 AC adaptor The United Kingdom: N0JCCE000004 Continental Europe: RFEA418E-S Australia and N.Z.: N0JCCE000003 China: N0JCCE000001 Other areas: N0JDCE000001 1 Pair of stereo earphones: China: L0BAB0000173 Other areas: L0BAB0000123 For China: 1 Wired remote control: N2QCBD000011 For areas except Europe, Australia, N.Z. and China: 1 Power plug adaptor: SJP5213-2 For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland: Playing MP3 This unit can play MP3 files you have recorded to discs. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licenced from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only) Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre Mon­Friday 9:00am­5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays.) Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application. Most major credit and debit cards accepted. All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. It couldn't be simpler! Customer Care Centre For UK customers: 08705 357357 For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333 Technical Support For UK customers: 0870 1 505610 This Technical Support Hot Line number is for Panasonic PC software related products only. For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Centre number listed above for all enquiries. For all other product related enquiries, please use the Customer Care Centre numbers listed above. HOLD This function causes the unit to ignore accidental button presses. Set to HOLD so the unit doesn't power on accidentally or play is interrupted. The unit and remote control each have independent HOLD switches. 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 CDR/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW. Resume function The unit stores the track where you stopped play. Replacing the disc cancels the function. Auto power off function If the unit is left in stop mode for approximately 10 minutes, the unit powers itself off automatically. 4 Power Supply Rechargeable batteries (not included) Recharge before initial use. As a safety precaution this unit is constructed so it is impossible to recharge ordinary batteries. For details, check with your dealer. Special rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries Europe: Dry cell batteries (not included) After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two "LR6, AA, UM­3" alkaline batteries. Insert the same way as the rechargeable batteries. Ordinary dry cell batteries/ rechargeable batteries P-3GAVE/2B (set of 2) Other areas: The battery indicator This indicator appears when the unit is on. P-3GAVT/2B (set of 2) Except for Europe, Australia, N.Z.and China. Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area before use. 110-127V 220-240V 2 24 If the power plug will not fit your socket, use the power plug adaptor. The unit switches off shortly after the indicator starts flashing. VOLTAGE ADJUSTOR Screw driver Before playing starts the battery indicator may flash although the batteries are not drained. It appears correctly once you start play. The remaing time may differ when listening to a CD and the radio. Make sure the unit is off when recharging. 1 OPEN 2 Close securely. 3 To household mains socket General Play time Removing batteries Specifications, page 2 DC IN jack AC adaptor The configuration of the AC adaptor differs according to the area. The battery indicator ( ) scrolls while recharging and disappears when finished (4 to 5 hours). You can recharge the batteries before they are fully discharged. Fit the battery lid so it is secure and flush with the battery compartment if it comes loose, otherwise it can scratch your discs. The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always "live" as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Listening to CDs Playback Basic Play References to the remote control apply only for China. Pause 1 Open the lid and insert a CD. 2 Release HOLD. Main unit Remote control Press. Press again to restart play. Not available. Search Plug in firmly. Track number Elapsed playing time of track OPEN Main unit Remote control 3 0 24 Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo Press and hold during play. Press and hold during play. You cannot search while playing MP3. You can search only within the current track during program, one track repeat, or random play modes ( page 6). Skip Main unit Remote control 4 For China VOL 3 Press. Press. Press [: ] twice to skip to the previous track during play. Press. Adjust the volume. (0 - 25) Stop Main unit Remote control 15 68 24 MP3 files take a little longer to be read. " MP3 " lights on the display during play. 2 3 4 Number of tracks Total play time OPR OFF Press. Long cord to the right Press. Press and hold to turn the unit off. MP3 ALBUM 5 Press again to turn the unit off. 10-- 72 Number of albums Number of tracks Listening to CDs Program Play Other Play methods References to the remote control apply only for China. Play modes When playing MP3 M 1 Select the tracks while stopped. You can skip albums when programming MP3 tracks ( below). Each time you press [MODE] - - 01 Sequence number ALBUM M 3 1 Album number Track number RND One track repeat All track repeat Random RND Random repeat 2 Press to register. M To confirm the contents of the program Press [MEMORY/RECALL] while the disc is playing. No display (canceled) You cannot select "RND" while playing MP3. You cannot skip back to other tracks during random play. 3 -- 01 Track number 3 4 Start play. Sequence number To delete the entire program Press [ OPR OFF]. Anti-Skip System This system reduces the skipping caused by vibration to a minimum. You can change the anti-skip memory time for CD-DA to improve sound quality. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to register up to 20 tracks. Each time you press and hold [MODE] Changing the sound quality Each time you press [S-XBS] No display (canceled) Better sound quality, Normal sound quality, 10-second anti-skip 45-second anti-skip memory memory You cannot change the memory time for MP3. It is a maximum of 100 seconds for data recorded at 128 kbps. Boosts the bass The effect may differ between different kinds of music. Listening to CDs Playing MP3 References to the remote control apply only for China. Starting play from an album (Album skip) Press and hold [j :, 9 i] until the album you want appears. For China VOL This unit can play MP3, a method of compressing audio without overtly hurting audio quality. When creating MP3 files to play on this unit Disc formats: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (except for extended formats) It is better not to create folders (album) within folders (004album below). CD-ROM drive Naming tracks and albums Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play Extension 001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.MP3 001album 1 002album ALBUM 001track.mp3 (or.MP3) 3- - 10 Album number Number of tracks 2 004track.mp3 005track.mp3 Up to 27 characters for tracks and 30 for albums 004album 3 008track.MP3 009track.MP3 Playing only the tracks in a selected album (Album mode) Each time you press and hold [MODE] 003album 4 006track.mp3 007track.MP3 If you created an album such as 004album at the left, the files may not play in name order. The albums would play in the order 1, 2, 3, 4. Limitations on MP3 ALBUM MODE No display (canceled) You cannot turn album mode on during program play. You can select another album with album skip. This unit is compatible with multi-session 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. 6 Listening to the Radio You can tune directly to a station in Free Mode by finding the station's frequency, or you can store stations in Memory Mode to make tuning simpler. References to the remote control apply only for China. 1 Release HOLD. 2 3 4 5 6 control). Press Press to choose the modes. Free Mode FM Memory Mode For China FM M 6 VOL 107 10 1107 10 Memory number ( Storing station into the channels) Press to change the band. Each time you press the button; FM (----. AM 5 24 1 3 only on the main unit Press to select the station. Press for a moment to change rapidly. "TUNED" appears when tuned. Adjust the volume. To turn off the radio Press [ OPR OFF] (main unit) or press and hold [RADIO] (remote Storing stations into the channels Store the frequencies of up to 30 stations; 20 FM and 10 AM. To erase unnecessary stations Preparation: Press [TUNING MODE] to set to Memory Mode. 1 Release HOLD. 1 Press. Press to set to Memory Mode. FM M Press [j : , 9 i] to select the memory number to be erased. 2 3 4 5 1Press [MEMORY/RECALL]. 2 3 4 Press [MEMORY/RECALL]. The frequency number flashes. Do each of the following within 10 seconds. Press and hold [MEMORY/RECALL] until "- - - -" flashes. Press [MEMORY/RECALL] to erase the memory number. The next memory number appears. 1107 10 Memory number Press to change the band. Each time you press the button; FM (----. AM 5 Store stations into the channels of your choice. FM M 1 98 00 Do each of the following within 10 seconds. 2Press [j :, 9 i] to select the frequency. 1Press [j :, 9 i] for a moment to change rapidly. 3Press [MEMORY/RECALL]. FM Memory number M 1 98 00 4Press [j :, 9 i] to select the memory number . 1Press [j :, 9 i] for a moment to change rapidly. 5Press [MEMORY/RECALL] to confirm the setting. 7 Listening to the Radio To obtain good reception AM Try various directions to obtain optimum reception. / RADIO BAND When using overseas Except for Europe: Change the frequency step according to the area. Preparation: Press [RADIO/BAND] to switch on the power. S-X BS G TUNIN DE MO TU MONING DE MEMO REC RY/ ALL FM MOD MON E O/S T FM REC RADIO BAND / 1 OPR OFF MOD E EPT ­CI NOTY/ R VO L S-X BS RY/ MEMO ALL REC L VO MODE FM NO/ST MO REC EPT ­CITY/ R NO MODE OPR OFF FM Press and hold [RADIO/BAND] until the step appears. OP EN FM The earphone cord is also the FM antenna, so extend it instead of leaving it coiled. To receive an FM broadcast clearly Set to "CITY" if reception is poor or if there is interference from another station. 2 Within 10 seconds Each time you press and hold [FM RECEPT %CITY/NOR] Press to select the step. Each time you press [j :, 9 i] CITY No display (canceled) AM 9 AM 9 kHz (original setting) AM 10 AM 10 kHz 3 To select stereo or monaural FM Set to "MONO" when there is noise during FM reception. Sound becomes monaural, but noise is reduced. Within 10 seconds Press and hold [MEMORY/RECALL] until the frequency appears to confirm the step. To return to the previous frequency step Repeat the above procedure. Changing the step erases the stations you stored in memory. Each time you press [FM MODE MONO/ST] MONO No display (stereo) Changing the sound quality The operation is the same as when playing CDs. ( page 6) 8 RQT6667