CompactDiscChangerSL-MC6SL-MC3

Operating Instructions

The photograph shows SL-MC6.

Supplied accessories

Please check and identifythe suppliedacces-sories.

r--I Ac power supply cord (SJA172) ................................ 1 pc.

I_1 Stereoconnectioncable(RJL2P004B08) ..................1 pc.

[] Remote control transmitter (EUR645270) .................. 1 pc.

[] Notebook-like binder [Liner notes organizer] ......[SL-MC6] (RFA0623-K1)[SL-MC3] (RFA0622-K1) .................................... 1 ,._r--

[] Numbered stickers [SL-MC6] (RQLA0326)[SL-MC3] (RQLAO321) ................ 1 pc.

[] Batteries ................................................................... 2 pos.

Dear CustomerThank you for purchasing this Technics product.For optimum performance and safety, please read theseinstructions carefully.

These operating instructionsare applicable to the SL-MC6 andSL-MC3 models.Theseoperatinginstructions,however,fundamen-tallyexplainthe operationof SL-MC6 model.

Table of contents

Precautions ...............................................................................4Connections ..............................................................................5Preparing the remote control ...........................................5The liner notes organizer ...................................................5Controls ......................................................................................6

Setting/Removing discs ......................................................7

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

Direct programming ..,.LL......: ...................................................... 10

Random play ..kd_.:._..:,,.=_.....................................................12....... G,u disc ranoo, i 151;zy.................................................................. 12

Fu!! random pl_y ....... _L-;o.....:........................................................ 12

Repeat function _.._::. ..........................................................13-;G =,_;U. _unciionL_._...._...i_......................................................13

_l_g.play .............................................................14To makegreups...l_.:_,i.._..:...:.....................................................14

................ _°lr_ __i group ...................................................... 15To name groups .--_--!_i_.:; ......................................................... 16

.................CD_tion.... .............................................................17............._ inr6_ti0n_' .....................................................17

To search discs or tracks using text information(Text search) ............................................................................... i8Entering CD information manually (Text edit) .............................. 19

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

A note on compact discs .................................................21Troubleshooting guide ......................................................22Product service .....................................................................23Technical specifications ..................................................23Disc index .............................................................Back cover

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacementparts.(Only for U.S.A.)To order accessories contact 1-800-211-7262 or web site

, (http://www.panasonic.com).

_'he 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.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

Jser 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

protection 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 oneof 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 forhelp.

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: Operationis 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!THIS 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.

CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WiDE

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

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, withinan 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.

__IL The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is 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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Beforeusingthisunitpleaseread theseoperatinginstructionscare--fully.Take specialcare to follow the wamingsindicatedon the unititselfas wellas thesafetysuggestionslistedbelow.Afterwardskeepthemhandyforfuture reference.

1. Power Source - The unit shouldbe connectedto powersupplyonly of the type described in the operating instructionsor asmarked on theunit.

2. Polarization - If the unitis equippedwitha polarized AC powerplug(a plughavingonebladewiderthantheother),that plugwillfitintotheAC outletonlyone way.Thisis a safetyfeature.If you areunableto inserttheplugfully intothe outlet,try reversingtheplug. If the plugshouldstill fail to fit, contactyour electriciantoreplaceyourobsoleteoutlet.Do not defeat the safetypurposeofthe polarized plug.

3. Power Cord Protection -- AC power supply cords should beroutedso that they are not likelyto be walked on or pinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainstthem.Nevertakeholdof the plugorcordif your hand is wet, and alwaysgrasp the plugbody whenconnectingordisconnectingit.

4. Nonuse Periods - When theunitis notused,tumthepower off.When left unusedfor a longperiod of time, the unit shouldbeunpluggedfromthehouseholdAC outlet.

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

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven sur-faces may cause the unit and cart combination tooverturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The unit should not be mounted to awall or ceiling, unless specified in this operating instructions.

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moist-ened with mild detergent solution.

Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solventsuch as alcohol or benzine.

I Environment ]

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

ample, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like..Damp basements should also be avoided.

2. Condensation - Moisture may form on the lens in the followingconditions...

• immediately after a heater has been turned on.• in a steamy or very humid room.• when the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a

warm one.

If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. Tocorrect this problem, turn on the power and wait about one hour

for the moisture to evaporate.3. Heat - The unit should be situated away from heat sources such

as radiators and the like. It also should not be placed in tempera-tures less than 5" C (41" F) or greater than 35" C (95" F).

1. Damage Requiring Service - The unit should be serviced byqualified service personnel when:

(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

(b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been sp!!!ed into the unit; or(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or .(d) The 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 service the unit be-

yond that described in the operating instructions. All other servic-ing should be referred to an authorized service personnel.For the address of an authorized servicenter:In the U.S.A. 1-800-211-7262 or web site

(http://www.panasonic. corn)In Canada 905-624-5505 or web site

(www.panasonic.ca/fdbckca.htm)

I Placement ]

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

position does not interfere 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 liquids are not spilled into the unit. Do not subject thisunit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

3. Magnetism - The unit should be situated away from equipmentor devices that generate strong magnetic fields.

4. Stacking - Do not place heavy objects, 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 moving the changer to another location, be sure toremove all discs from the slots and turn off the changer.

Failure to do so will expose the compact discs and the changerto the risk of severe damage.

CAUTION

The changer mechanism automatically locks when power isturned off, to protect it against damage intransport.Therefore, always press POWER and make sure "OFF' appearson the display before you unplug the changer.

Other cautions

Outside light or noise may sometimes cause the changer todetect a disc when there isn't one. However, the changer alwayscorrectly detects the disc when in the play mode.

Do not leave the front panel open. Infiltrating dust or other mat-ter may lead to damage or malfunctions.

HouseholdReceiver

AC outletoramplifier (AC 120 V,

60 Hz)CD orAUXterminals or

Put two liners back-to-back inside each pocket, as shown above.

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Adhesive

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• Set thechangeron a flat, levelsurface.• Beforeconnectingthe changerto your audiosystem, make sure

thatthe powerof the changerand all othersystemcompOnentsisturnedoff.

Stereo connection cable

White (L)Red (R)

Memory retentionThe information and presetting you enter is retained in the unit'smemory even if the unit is disconnected from the AC power source.The period of retention for each type of information is as follows:• program play (,,l, page 10) and disc grouping play (,,F page 14);

approximately one week• text editing (=1,page 19); unlimited.

Check the (+) and (-) sides.

I Useof batteries

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• Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types(carbon and alkaline, etc.).

• Never subject batteries to excessive heat or flame; do not attemptto disassemble them; and be sure they are not short-cimuited.

• If the remote control is not to be used for a long period of time,remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dark place.

• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or carbon batteries.• Do not use rechargeable type battedes.

When you need to replace these batteriesUse two R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 orequivalentbatteries.

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Use the remote control within 60 degrees and within 7 meters (23ft.) facing toward the unit.

I Operation notes I

• Aim the remote control's transmission window toward the unit's

sensor. Avoid any obstacles.• Be sure the transmission window and the unit's sensor are free

from dust. Excessive dust might affect performance.• Do not expose the remote cotrol signal sensor to direct sunlight or

to the bright light of an inverter fluorescent light.

I To prevent damage

• Never place heavy items on top of the unit.• Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit.

• Do not spill water or other liquids into the unit.

Your changer comes with a notebook-like binder (liner notes orga-nizer) in which you can keep your CD liners. There are also num-bered stickers to indicate slot numbers in the binder. This is a con-

venient way to keep track of what disc is in what slot.

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Disc slot for singledisc play

1 Main unit [] I(i) Power "STANDBY IO/ON" switch

(POWER, STANDBY _ION)Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of

power.(_)Windows(!) Display(_)Text mode button (TEXT MODE)(_)Text search buttons (V,/% TEXT SEARCH)(_)Search/Text character select buttons

( 4<, _._., SEARCH/CHARACTER)(Z)Track skip/Text cursor buttons

( 14_, _._t, SKIPICURSOR)(_) 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 (n)

Pause button ( II )_) Play button (b)

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For an explanation on how to open the front panel, see page 7UHow to set discs".

€_)Disc slotsDisc slot for single disc play (SINGLE)Loader carriage

_) Slot numbers

Remotecontrol[] ]

Buttons (_, (_, (_, _) to (_, and (_ to _ have the same functions as

the corresponding buttons on the main unit.

(_)Search button ( 44 SEARCH _1_ )(_Track skip buttons ( 1_14SKIP I_ )

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)

Magnetic

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Grip here and slide.

Loader carriage

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Flip this part upward.

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panel.

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• Unless setting or removing discs, keep hands out of thechanger while open. You could injure yourself 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.

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Slot No. 0 (SINGLE) is reserved for single disc play. (=kpage 9.)

Set the disc on the loader and flip the loaderupwards.

• Do not use 3" (8 cm) discs fitted with expander rings.Expander rings could damage the disc slots.

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

• Do not use discs with poorly attached labels or stickers.Adhesive protruding from peeled off stickers 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.

If you leave the front panel open while a disc is in play thechanger will stop when the disc is finished.

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

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You can set and remove discs while another discs is playing.• Do not set a disc in the slot of the disc being played (slot flashes).

The disc in play is returned to its slot when finished. If two discssomehow jam in a slot, they could be damaged. When this hap-pens, the message "TAKE OUT" will appear on the display.Remove the disc that doesn't belong in the slot and press the stopbutton.

• Do not open the CD front panel and press the eject button when"CHECKING DISCS" appears in the display. The CD mechanism

will be damaged if the eject button is pressed at this time.• Sometimes the front panel cannot be opened while a disc is play-

ing.In this case, wait until you can open it.

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DISC ENTER

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The changerplaysall the trackson all the discsinorder and stopsautomaticallywhen the lasttrackon the lastdiscfinishes playing.

Before starting, load your discs.

[] Press POWER.The unitwill switchon.

First,the messageCHECKING DISCS willbe displayedandthen the numberof the discpreviouslyplayed. If it was a CD-TEXT discthen the name of thealbumwill alsobe displayed(,,I,page 17.).

Steps 2 and 3 are not necessary if you want to begin playfrom this disc.

I_ Press DlSClCAPS.

la Press the numeric button(s) to select thedisc.To select a disc numbered over 10:

For example: =11"I_-! --,ITI

For your referenceYou can also select a disc with DISC SKIP (- or +) instead of

doing steps 2 and 3.

Lq Press DISC ENTER.

Press b.

The changer plays all the loaded discs, from the selecteddisc, all the way through to the disc before it.Text information will be displayed in place of the time if it is aCD-TEXT disc (=k page 17.).

To stop playPress II.

The display showing the number of tracks and the total playing timeis cleared if the front panel is opened.

To temporarily stop playPress II.

To search for a positionPress and hold either <1,< (backward) or I_1_ (forward) duringplay. In program or random play modes, searching can only bedone on the current track.

To skip tracksPress either I_<1 (backward) or I_b,I (forward) during play. In pro-gram play, skipping goes inthe programmed order.

You cannot skip backwards in random mode.

To skip discsPress either - (backward) or + (forward) either while a disc is play-

ing or stopped.

This does not work during full disc random play mode or programplay.

DISC ENTER

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Youcan startplayfromthe discandtrackof yourchoice

E! Press DISC/CAPS.

m Press the numeric button(s) to select thedisc.(._ step3 on page 8)

I_ Press DISC ENTER.

B Press the numeric button(s) to select thetrack.

Play startsat the selectedtrackand continuesthroughto theendof that CD,To selecta tracknumberedhigherthan10:Forexample:"11"

Singlediscplay is convenientwhen wantingto playbacka specificdisc right away, withoutgoing throughthe usualselectionproce-dure,for example,to listento a discyoujustbought

H Set a disc in slot No. 0.

IFJ Press SINGLE 1_.

The changerplaysall the tracks on the disc inslot0 and thenstopsautomatically.

Single disc play is canceled if you skip discs

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DISC ENTER

Program play lets you playback your favorite tracks in the sequenceyou want to hear them. The program can hold up to 32 item.

g [In the stop mode]

Press PROGRAM.

Press DISC/CAPS.

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

MIII_1 Press DISC ENTER.

The =AL" indication shows that all the tracks on the disc areselected.

To program disc numbers only, repeat step 2-4.Slot No. 0 can also be programmed.

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

Repeat this step if you want to enter tracks from the samedisc.

Repeat steps 2-5 until you have completed allentries.

• PGM FULL is displayedifyoutryto entera 33rd item.• Emptyslotsandtracknumbersthatdon'texistonthe discscan be

programmedbutclear whenplaystarts.

r,_ Press _.The changer plays the tracks in 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.)

If, while listening to a certain track, you decide that you want to pro-gram that track to your program, you can with direct programming.

[While the track you want to program is playing]Press DIRECT PROGRAM.When you make a program as explained under "Program play"above, and then perform this procedure without clearing the pro-gram first, the selected track is added to the end of the program.To listen to programmed tracks, press PROGRAM and check"PROGRAM" appears on the display, then press _.

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• If you press DIRECT PROGRAM and there are already 32 itemsin the program, "PGM FULL" is displayed and the track cannot beadded.

• Dudng program play, DIRECT PROGRAM does not respond totouch.

I To checkprocjrammedcontents[]

(Only available from the remote control.)

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Press RECALL.The programmed tracks are displayed in order each time it ispressed.

I To clearprogrammedcontents

(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 m.

I To cancel lhe program mode

[In thestopmode]Press PROGRAM.

The PROGRAM indicatorgoesout.

The contents of the program are stored inthe memory.

To replay your program1. PressPROGRAM.2. Press k.

Special note on recording programs

The changer needs time to change the discs and find the tracks.Consequently, it will take the changer slightly longer than the totaltrack time to record everything. Exactly hew much longer dependson the contents of the program.

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The trackswill be playedin randomorder.There are two types ofrandomplayasdescribedbelow.

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A disc is chosen at random, then the tracks on that disc are playedin random order.

When all the tracks on that disc have been played, another disc ischosen at random and the process repeats.

[In the stop or play mode]Press RANDOM MODE to select "1 DISC RAN-DOM",Each time the button is pressed1 DISC RANDOM --, FULL RANDOM -, (Off)

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For your referenceIn the single disc play modeOnly tracks from the disc in slot No. 0 are played in random order.

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

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Tracks are played in random order from amongst all the tracks onall the loaded discs. In this mode, it is possible that a track will beplayed twice, or not played at all.(A maximum of 250 tracks are played.)

[In the stop or play mode]Press RANDOM MODE to select "FULL RANDOM".Each time the button is pressed1 DISC RANDOM _ FULL RANDOM --* (Off)

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The disc in slot No. 0 will not be played.

In the disc grouping play mode, (._ page14.)The discs in the chosen group are played as in full random playabove.

To cancel random play mode

Press II,The "1 DISC (or FULL) RANDOM" indicator will go out.

ID SCAN

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

[Before or during play]Press REPEAT.

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To cancel repeat modePress REPEAT.

To repeat a track or set of tracks1. Program the track or tracks (=k page 10).2. Press REPEAT "1--_" is displayed.

3. Press _.

For your referenceIn random mode, the order is different each time the process isrepeated.

This function helps you find a particular track. It searches throughthe tracks and then plays a 10 second piece of each track around

the loudest part of the track.

H Press ID SCAN.ID scan will start.

B [When the desired track has been found]

Press I_.The changer will play the track from the beginning.

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To cancel ID scan

Press ID SCAN.The =ID" indicator will go out.The changer will continue to play from the track being played.

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GROUP

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(Only available from the remote control.)You can put discs into 5 groups (A-E), You can then play the discs

in those groups.• Each disc can belong to more than one group.• [SL-MC6] Each group can include up to 110 discs.

[SL-MC3] Each group can include up to 60 discs.• Each group can be named.

III1 [During sequential play or while it is on stop]

Press DISC.

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

For example: "19"I-_1-_1-¢1

You cannot select slot No. 0.

Press GROUP ENTER.

If the disc is already registered in a group, the group's letterlights up.

L_ Press GROUP.

Press the numeric button corresponding tothe group (A, B, C, D or E).The disc chosen in step 2 is registered into the selected

group.

Repeat steps 1-5 to register other groups.

To checkwhat discsare inwhat groups I

[While it is on stop]1. Press GROUP.

2. Press the numeric button corresponding to the group.3. Press m.

4. Press DISC SKIP (- or +).The numbers of the discs in the group will be displayed eachtime the buttons are pressed.

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After checking, if you press the button of a group that is lit on thedisplay, the disc grouping mode disengages.

GROUPCD

I To canceldiscsfrom groups

1. PressDISC.2. Selectthe discyouwantto clear withthenumericbuttons.3. PressGROUP ENTER.4. PressGROUP.5. Pressthenumericbuttoncorrespondingto the group.

The selectedgroupindicationon thedisplaywillgo out.

[Whilestoppedor duringsequentialplay]First,followthestepsonthe previouspage to registerthe groups.

H Press GROUP.

FJ Press the numeric button corresponding to

the group.

To cancel disc grouping play mode

(While the changer is stopped.)Press GROUP and then the numeric button corresponding to thegroup shown on the display.

• The name of the group is shown if it has been named (,,I,page 16).• If you press the group button of a group which has no discs regis-

tered in it, the message "NO INPUT will appear on the display.

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GROUP

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

H [Dudng sequential play or while it is on stop]

Press GROUP ENTER.

FJ Press SKIP ( I_< or IH_I) to select the name.The pre-entered names will appear in the followingorderwhen the buttonsare pushed,

BALLADS "--* BLUES _ CLASSIC _ COUNTRY _ DANCE

I IFAVORITE

I IROMANTIC HIP HOP

I IROCK ",--, POP _ PARTY "--, OLDIES _--" NEW AGE *--" JAZZ

Press GROUP.

I_ Press the numeric button corresponding tothe 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" in step 2.3. Press GROUP.

4. Select the group name you want to clear.It will now be shown as "GROUP A...E".

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[In the stop mode]

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[In the play mode]

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This function Shows thetitle of the CD, the name Of the artist, or thesong title. There are discs with this information already stored onthem, called CD-TEXT discs, but this function also works with ordi-

nary discs.

• The informationon CD-TEXT discs is automaticallyread whenthey beginplaying.The titleof theCD andtheartistnamemustbeenteredmanuallyfor ordinarydiscs.Enterthis informationbeforedoingthe following (=1,page 19).

• Song titles cannothe displayedwithordinarydiscs.

Press TEXT MODE.

The display is changed in the following order: ,_

In the stop mode

ALBUM (Album title) --, ARTIST (Artist name) --, Total playing timet I

In the play modeSONG --, ALBUM --, ARTIST --* time display

(Song title) (Album title) (Artist name)t I

Song titles are displayed whenever a track is changed, even if thetime display is chosen.

• Up to 32 characters of text information can be displayed while thechanger is stopped. The entire text is displayed during playback,even if it is longer than 32 characters.

• Song titles are not displayed after a certain number of tracks ifthere are many tracks on the disc or if titles are exceptionally long.

• Text information is attached to the slot. Any information enteredinto memory will be displayed for that slot until another CD-TEXTdisc is played in that slot or the information is entered manually(=I, page 19).

• Some CD-TEXT discs do not have information about the artist or

track. Nothing is displayed ifthis is the case.• Only one artist name per disc is displayed. It will be the name of

the main artist on the disc and does not change with each track.

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TEXT SEARCH

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TEXT SEARCH

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There are 3 search modes:albumtitle,artistnameor song title.

You cannot text search in program play/random play/ID scan mode.

I Tofind a specificCD(Albumsearch/Artistsearch)[] ]

I! Press TEXT MODE to select "ALBUM" or"ARTIST".

Press TEXT SEARCH (V or A) to select thedisc.V: Changes in reverse alphabetical order.A: Changes in alphabetical order.

[] Press k.The changer will start playing the selected disc.

For your reference• In the disc grouping play mode, the search is limited to the select-

ed group and slot No. O.

• A text search can be performed while a disc is playing. In thiscase, the display will not show the information about the disc cur-

rently playing.

I To find a specificsong(Songsearch)[]

This function only works with CD-TEXT discs that have song infor-mation on them,

[In the play mode]

_1 Press TEXT MODE to select "SONG".

[] Press TEXT SEARCH (V or A) to select thedisc.V: Changes in reverse alphabetical order.A: Changes in alphabetical order.

Press _.Play begins at the selected track and then continues throughto the last track on the disc before.

DISC ENTER

32 characters worth of text information can be entered each for thealbum name and artist name. This can be done for each disc

loaded in the changer.

• The information entered for the CD is attached to the slot. If the

CD is moved to another slot, the information will not be displayed.• The information on CD-TEXT discs takes preference over manual-

ly entered information, so any information entered will be clearedonce a CD-TEXT disc is played in a slot.

[in the stop mode]

L1 Press DISC/CAPS.

IFJ Select a disc with the numeric buttons. "_

Press DISC ENTER. O_

[] Press TEXT MODE to select "ALBUM" or

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"ARTIST".

Press TEXT EDIT.The display is now ready for text to be entered.

Press DISCICAPS to select the input mode.The display changes as follows every time the button ispressed.A (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 numeric but-ton, press SKIP/CURSOR ( ,IH ).The character is entered if a different numeric button or

SKIP/CURSOR ( I_1_1) is pressed, and the cursor moves tothe next position.Re ;)eat steps 6 and 7 to enter more characters.

numericbutton

234567890

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2 3

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Characters, symbols, and _tions

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AAOOAia515

0Y P_9BEHKNQTWZ

SPACE

iE'_'_'i'i'|'i DN

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CFILORUX

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In the numeral mode, the numeral corresponding to thenumeric button is entered. In the other modes, the character

displayed changes in the order shown in the chart each timethe numeric button is pressed.

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Track number and

elapsed play time ofthe current track

Total remaining time (_)

on the disc

Track number and (_)

remaining time of thecurrent track

®Total elapsed playtime on the disc

Press TEXT EDIT.The text you entered is confirmed and displayed.

Canceling the text editing mode

The information entered can be cleared at any time before step 8.

Press II.

Letters and symbols appearing on the display may vary slightly from

the printed listing.

I Changinginformationyou haveenlered I1. Display the information you want to change.2. Press TEXT EDIT.3. Move the cursor to the character you want to change with

SKIP/CURSOR ( 1414 or IHH ).4. Enter the new character with the numeric buttons.

5. Press TEXT EDIT.

I Clearinginformationyouhaveentered

1. Display the information you want to change.2. Press TEXT EDIT.3. Press CLEAR on the remote control.4. Press TEXT EDIT.

(Only available from the remote control.)You can see various information about the time on the disc you are

playing.

[In the play or pause mode]

Press TIME MODE.The display changes in the order shown in the diagram.

In all play modesWhen track number 21 or greater is playing, display (_) shows =---:-".

C) is displayed if play is stopped and then started again.

In the program/random play modeThe displayed information will alternate between displays (_ and (_)each time the button is pressed.

Time information remains displayed in the text information display

area as long as the unit is in time mode.

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How to remove CDs

Press on center piece andlift from both sides.

How to return CDs to their case

Face label upwards andpress downward fromabove.

How to hold CDs

O X

Do not touch the recordedsurface

How to clean CDs

O

Wipe from inside outward.

X

With this changer, you can only play com-pact discs having this mark.However, do not use irregular shaped CDs

(heart-shape, etc.). CDs of this sort candamage the unit. (1_1)

DIGITAL AUDIO

I TEXT J

DIGITAL AUDIO

Handle CDs as shown on the left (Ir_J-r-J).

• if you are taking the disc from a cold to a warm environment,moisture may form on the disc. Wipe this off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.

• Do not wdte on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writinginstrument.

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

tricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.• Do not use discs with poody attached labels or stickers. Adhesive

protruding from peeled off stickers can cause the changer to mal-function.

Be sure to store discs in their cases to protectthem from dust,scratches,andwarping.

Do not place or store discs in the following places:• Locations exposed to direct sunlight• Humid or dusty locations• Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance• In the glove compartment or on the rear deck of an automobile

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Before requestingservice for this unit, check the chartbelow for apossiblecause of the problemyou are experiencing.Some simplechecksor a minoradjustmenton yourpart mayeliminatethe prob-lem andrestoreproperoperation.

Reference pages indicated in black circles. (For example: O)

I Problem I Probable cause(s)

If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the reme-dies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to thedirectory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) tolocate a convenient service center, or consult your Technics dealerfor instructions.

For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter in theU.S.A. and Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Center in

Canada.In the U.S.A. 1-800-211-7262 or web site

(http://www.panasonic.com)In Canada 905-624-5505 or web site (www.panasonic.ca/faq.html)

Suggested remedy

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

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

The disc in the changer • Set the disc with the label facing right. (O)

does not play. • Wipe the disc with a soft cloth. (0)

• Replace the disc with a new one.

The disc label is facing left.

The disc is dirty.

The disc is scratched.

The disc is warped.

The disc is not within specified standards.

The front panel is open.Play stops before changing • Close the panel.to the next disc.

A certain music passage The disc is dirty. • Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.(O)

can't be played correctly. The disc is scratched. • Replace the disc with a new one.

There is noise from the Caused by high-frequency signals from this • Use the changer further away from the tuner or TV.tuner or disturbance on the changer. • If the tuner or TV's antenna is the indoor type, useTV screen, an outdoor one.

The error message "NO Play was started without a track being pro- • Program a track. (_)PGM" appears on the dis- grammed.play, when program play isstarted.

The error message The mechanism of the changer has been improp- • Turn the unit off and then back on again."ERROR" appears on the erly adjusted.display, and the changerstops operating.

The error message "F-26" The servo LSI has malfunctioned. • Unplug the changer from its outlet, replug it in and

appears on the display and turn the changer ON again.the changer stops operat-ing.

The error message "TAKE A disc has been put in the slot of the disc in play. • Remove the disc whose number is displayed andOUT" appears on the dis- press the stop button.

play and the changer stops Because of light or noise, the changer has detect- • Check whether there is a disc in the displayed slot.operating, ed a disc in the slot of the disc being played, even With the front panel closed, hold down • for at

though it is empty, least 4 seconds.

The changer does not The batteries have run out. • Replace batteries with new ones.

respond correctly to remote There is an obstruction between the remote con- • Remove the obstruction.

commands, trol and the changer.

The batteries are inserted incorrectly. • Reinsert batteries so that the polarities are correct.

[The (+) and (-) polarities are reversed.]

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Do not attempt to remove the cover(s) or repair the unit yourself.Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

For product service, product information or assistance in productoperation, refer to the servicenter directory.

Having your unit servicedBefore bringing in your changer for service, be sure to remove alldiscs first.

if the disc in play doesn't return to its slot when you press ml holdthe button down for about 4 seconds. The disc should return to theslot.

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No. of channels 2 (left and right, stereo)Frequency response 2-20,000 Hz, +1 dB

Output voltage 2 V (at 0 dB)Dynamic range 92 dBS/N 100 dB

Harmonic distortion 0.007% (1 kHz, 0 dB)Wow and flutter Below measurable limit

DA converter MASH (1 bit)Output impedance Approx.1 k.QLoad impedance More than 10 k.Q

• PICKUP

Wavelength 780 nm

• GENERAL

Power supplyPower consumptionDimensions (WX HX D)

Weight

AC 120V, 60 Hz11W

430X171 X392 mm

(16-15116"X6-11116"X15-7116")[SL-MC6] 7.1 kg (15.6 lb.)

[SL-MC3] 6.4 kg (14.1 lb.)

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.Weight and dimensions are approximate.

IMASH is a trademark of NTT. Iq)

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Fill in the index to remind yourself which slots and groups you have

put your CDs in.

No GROUP DISC NAME

0 SINGLE.... j. _A_.,_B_9_ .D__E_.............................

2 A B C D E____3._A_.,_B__C_.p__E_.... _"............... _.........

4 A B C D ES A B C D E

.... D;_A_.,_B_C_ ._D_.E_............................7 A B C D E

.... D__A_,_B_,C__p_.E_.............................

.... _9__A_._B C D ElO A B C D E

.___1_1_ A_._B_ C D E ...........................12 A B C D E

__1_3._A _B__C_. D_. E_.............................14 A B C D E15 A B C D E16 A B C D E

,___17 _A__a_.c_ ._D__E_..............................___ID._A__a_.c_ .D_.E_.............................

19 A B C D E.............................2O A B C D E

,__2_1._A._B_._C_.D__E_.............................22 A B C D E

.__3D._A_.B_._C_.D__.E_.............................24 A B C D E25 A B C D E26 A B C D E

.__3_T_A.B_ C_.D__E_.............................I I 1 3DI _ . DI g--I _I I_ ............. : ...............

.__3D._A_.._B_C_.D_._E_.............................30 A B C D; E

___31A.,_B_ 9_._D__E_.............................32 A B C D E33 A B C D E34 A B C D E

,___35._A_._B C D E._-__3D__A_._B_.,g___D_.E_..............................__ 37__A_. _B C D E

38 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 E

.___4_7._A_._B__c__D__E_.............................

.___4_8. A B C D E

.___4D._A_._B_._C_.D__E_............................50 A B C D E

" -- -- }3" _ " IBm g-- " _I I { .............. ..............

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

No I GROUP I DISC NAME

56! A B C D E57 A B C D E58 A B C D E59 A B C D E60 A B C D E61 A B C D E

=__ __1_31 _.. _-- gl I P-- 1{ .............................

63 A B C D E64 A B C D E65 A B C D E66 A B C D E

.___e_7._A_,_B_.,_C__p_.E.............................

.___98_._A_,_BC D E69 A B C D E70 A B C D E71 A B C D E

.__7_2._A__B_._C_D_..E_............................73 A B C D E

.___7_4. A B C D E75 A B C D E76 A B C D E77 A B C D E78 A B C D E79 A B C D E8O A B C D E81 A B C D E82 A B C D E83 A B C D E

...._._A_._13__C_.D___E.............................85 A B C D E86 A B C D E87 A B C D E88 A B C D E89 A B C D E90 A B C D E91 A B C D E92 A B C D E93 A B C D E94 A B C D E

.__3D._A_,_B_..9_.P. mE_........_....................96 A B C D E97 A B C D E98 A B C D E99 A B C D E

100 A B C D E101 A B C D E

.__1_02. _A_.B_ ._C_._O__E_.............................

.__1_04 _A_._13_._C_.D_ _E............................105 A B C D E106 A B C D E107 A B C D E108 A B C D E

__1_0_9,_A_.B_ L_C_.D__E_ ............................11o A B C D E

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GROUPNAME

Panasonic Consumer Electronics

Company, Division of MatsushitaElectric Corporation of AmericaOne PanasonicWay Secaucus,New Jersey 07094

h,ttp://www,panasonic,corn

Panasonic Sales Company,Division of Matsushita Electric of

Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC")Ave.65.de Infanteda.Km.9.5San GabrielIndustrialPark, Carolina,PuertoRico00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive,Mississauga, OntarioL4W 2T3

www. panasonic, ca

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