CompactDiscChanger Technics"

SL-MC7
SL-MC4
Operating Instructions

The photograph shows SL-MC7

• DIGITAL AUDI0

Before connect,ng, operating er adlustmg this prod-

uct, please read these instructions COmpletely
Please save th_s manual

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 Dear Customer
Supplied accessories
Thank you for purchasing this Technics product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
Please check and identify the supplied acces-
sories. instructions carefully.

These operating instructions are applicable to the SL-MC7 and

SL-MC4 modeJs. These operating instructions, however, fundamen-
[] AC power supply cord (RJA0065-A) .......................... 1 pc. tally explain the operation of SL-MC7,

Tableof contents

Precautions ...............................................................................
4
[] Stereo connection cable (RJL2P004B08A) ................ 1 pc.
Connections ..............................................................................
5
Preparing the remote control ........................................... 5
Controls ......................................................................................
6
Setting/Removing discs ...................................................... 7

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

Sequential play ........................................................................
8
Direct play ..................................................................................
9
Single disc play .......................................................................
9
Program play ..........................................................................
10
Direct programming ..................................................................... 10
Random play ..........................................................................
12
One disc random play .................................................................. 12
Full randpm play .......................................................................... 12

[] Notebook-ffke binder [Liner notes organizer] Repeat function ....................................................................

13
[SL-MC7] (RFA0623-K1) ID scan function ...................................................................
13
[SL-MC4] (RFA0622-K1) ............................................ t pc, Disc grouping play ..............................................................
14
TO make groups........................................................................... 14
Playing back discs in a group ...................................................... t5
To name groups .......................................................................... 16
CD-TEXT function ................................................................
17
Displaying a CD'e information ..................................................... 17
To search discs or tracks using text information
(TEXT SEARCH) ......................................................................... 18
Entering CD information manually (TEXT EDIT) ......................... 19
[] Numbered stickers [SL-MC7] (RQLA0326) Time mode selection ..........................................................
20
[SL-MC41 (RQLA0321) ................ 1 pc.

A note on compact discs ................................................. 21

The liner notes organizer ................................................. 21
Troubleshooting guide ......................................................
22
Maintenance ...........................................................................
22
] Batteries ................................................................... 2 pce. Product service .....................................................................
23
Technical specifications .................................................. 23
Disc index .............................................................
Back cover

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement

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

_ ([Link]
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The model number and serial number of this product can be CAUTION7
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
future reference. OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
MODELNUMBER DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
SERIAL NUMBER

Iser memo: CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
DATE OF PURCHASE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
DEALER NAME
INSERT.
DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
- THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN, SPLASH-
ING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC 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-
CAUTION
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one INSIDE.
of the following measures: REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
• 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 an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
that to which the receiver is connected. to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for within the product's enclosure that may be of suffi-
_1 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
help.
to persons.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
would void the user's authority to operate this device. is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation instructions in the literature accompanying the ap-
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may pliance.
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
Undesired operation.

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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 unit
itself as well as the safety suggeshons hsted below
Afterwards keep them handy for future reference

6. Carts and Stands - The unit should be used only w_th a cart or

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

stand that is recommended by the manufacturer
The unit and cart combination should be moved w_th care
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven sur- A

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only of the type described m the operating instructions or as faces may cause the untt and cart combtnatton to
marked on the unit overturn
2. Polarization -- If the unit _s equrpped w_th a polanzed AC power
plug (a plug having one blade w_der than the other), that plug will fd
0} into the AC outlet only one way Tbts ts a safety fealure If you are 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The unit should not be mounled to a
unable to tnsert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the wall or ceding, unless specified In th_soperating instructions
plug If the plug should still fall to fit. contact your electnc=an to
replace your obsolete outlet DO not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug
3 Power Cord Protection -- AC power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not I_kely to be walked on or pinched by
ttems placed upon or against them Never take hold of the plug or Clean the cabinet, panel and controls w_th a soft cloth I_ghtly moist-
cord if your hand is wet, and always grasp the plug oody when ened wrth todd detergent soluhon
connecting or d_sconnechng it
4. Nonuse Periods - When the un=t=snot used, turn the power off Do not use any type of abrasfve pad, scouring powder or solvent
When left unused for a long period of tJme, the umt should be such as alcohol or benz=ne
unplugged from the household AC outlet

Environment ] 1. Damage Requiring Service -- The unit should be servJced by

qualified service personnel when
1. Water and Moisture -- Do not use thJs unit near water-for ex- (a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged, or
ample, near a bathtub, washbowl, sw_mmmg pool, or the hke (b) Oblects have fallen or liquid has been spdled _nto the unit, or
Damp basements should also be avoided (e) Tile unrt has been exposed to rain, or
2. Condensation -- Moisture may form on the lens tn the forlowmg (d) Tile unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
condd=ons marked change in performance, or
• immediately after a heater has been turned on (e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged
=. _na steamy or very humid room 2 Servicing -- The user should not attempt to serwce the unit be-
• when the un=t rs suddenly moved from a cold environment to a yond that described in the operating mstructrons All other serv=c-
warm one Ing should be referred to an authorized sap#ice personnel
If mo=sture forms inside th_s unit, it may not operate properly To For the address of an authorized serwcenter:
correct th=s problem, turn on the power and wad about one hour In the U.S.A. 1.800.211.7262 or web site
for the mo=sture to evaporate (http;//www panason#c, corn)
3. Heat - The unit should be s_tuated away from heat sources such In Canada 905.624-5505 or web site
as radiators and the like It also should not be placed =n tempera- ([Link]/[Link])
tures less than 5 C (41 F) or greater than 35* C (95 F)

I Placement Cautions on moving this unit

Before mowng the changer to another location, be sure to
f. Ventilation -- The unit should be situated so that its location or remove all d_scsfrom the slots and turn off Ihe changer
posd_on does not =nterfere with its proper ventilation Allow 10 cm
(4) clearance from the rear of the unit Failure to do so will expose the compact d_scs and the changer
2. Foreign Material -- Care should be taken so that objects do not to the risk of severe damage
fall into and kqu[ds are not spilled _nto the unit Do not subject this
unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vlbrahon, or shock CAUTION
3 Magnetrsm _ The und should be situated away from equipment The changer mechanism automatically locks when power =s
or devrces that generate strong magnetic fields turned off, to protect it against damage m transport
4 Stacking - Do not place heavy ObleCts other than system com- Therefore, always press [POWER] and make sure 'OFF
ponents, on top of the unit appears on the display before you unDluO the ¢hanoer
5 Surface -- Place the unit on a flat, level surface
Other cautions
Outside hght or no_se may somehmes cause the changer to
detect a disc when there isn t one However, the changer always
correctly 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 o_er
r Household
(net tncluded) AC outlet • Set the changer on a flat, level surface
(AC 120 V, • Before connecting the changer to your aud=o system, make sure
60 Hz) that Ihe power of the changer and all other system components Js
turned off []
CD or AUX terminals or

Stereo connection cable

Red
IRI
White (L) |
Memory retention
The informal=on and presetting you enter rs retained in the unit s
memory even ff the umt =sdisconnected from the AC power source
The 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

Receiver (not include€ J Digital connection [] J

Remove the dust cap and connect thls unit to other dtgdal equlp-
oPr_DAL
ment wlth an optlc81 flber termrnal, such as a receiver or dlgdaJ sur-
round processor
• Leave the cap attached when thrs terminal =snot being used
For your reference
If you have DTS format CDs, you can enjoy stx channel playback by
connecting this unit to a recerver or d_gltal surround processor that
has 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 the
dtgdal termmal Connechon through the stereo LiNE OUT termmals
I i OPTICAL OU_
w_ll result _nno_se and could poss=bly damage your speakers
, t • DTS ts a trademark of Dtgttal Theater Systems, L P
OptLcal-flber cable This und
(not tncluded)

Preparing the remote control

[]

Check the (+) and (-) sides.

J Useof botteries
• 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 batteries
When you need to replace these batteries
Use two R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 or equtvalent batteries

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Operation notes 1
I About 7 meters in front
• Do not place obstacles between the remote control signal sensor
of the s_gnal sensor
and remote control umt
• Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to d_rect sunhght
or to the b,tght hght of an mvertor fluorescent hght
• Take care to keep the remote control s_gnal sensor and end of the
remote control und free from dust
• If this system is installed _n a rack with glass doors, the glass
doors' thrckness or color might make _t necessary to use the
remote control a shorter d_stanee from the system

I To preventdamage
• Never place heavy items on top of the unit
• Do not dlsassernble or reconstruct the unit
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• DO not Sblll water or other hounds _nto the unit
 [] Controls

[ Main unit [] l

(_) Standby/on switch (©/I, POWER)

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

!1
power
(_) 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)

D,scs,ot,ors,n
r"'
1 ,
_) Play button (b')

j Disc slot section [] ]

For an explanat=onon how to open the front panel, see page 7

"Howto set d=scs"

(_) Disc slots

Disc slot for single disc play (SINGLE)
Loader carriage
Slot numbers
J i

L Remote conkol [] ]

Buttons ,J.,
#6 I, _ iand ,l_, to
I_l to have the same functions as
I_, I_

the correspondingbuttons on the mareumt

(_)Search button (<,4 SEARCH I_1_)

(_)Track skip buttons ( I<_1 SKIP 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

[]
latch

] Pull gently on both ends to open the front

panel.

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

m
changer while open You could injure yourselt if you get
entangled in the internal mechanism
• Keep cassette tapes away from the magnetic latches

I=l
] Slide the loader carriage to the slot where the
disc is to be inserted.
Grtp here and shde

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

............
D',::
.........
L'::::::::
...................................] Set the disc on the loader and flip the loader
upwards.

• Do not use 3" (8 cm) discs fitted wtth expander r_ngs

Expander rings could damage the d_sc slots
• Do not use cleaning discs or warped discs These could
damage your changer
• Do not use discs with poorly attached labels or stickers
EIJp this part upward Adhesive protruding from peeled off sttckers can cause the
changer 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.

I_rRF3

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

[]

1. Open the front panel.

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

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_scs
somehow lain in a slot, they could be damaged When thrs hap-
pens, the message 'TAKE OUT' wdl appear on the d_splay
Remove the disc that doesn't belong in the stot and press the stop
button
• Do not open the CD front panel and press the eject button when
CHECKING DISCS" appears m the d_splay The CD mechanfsm
Loader carnage Elect button 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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 Sequential play

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 discs

Perform 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 and
then 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)

II Steps 2 and 3 are not necessary if you want to begrn play

from thts disc

[] Press [DISC/CAPS].

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

disc.
To select a d_sc numbered over 10
For example '11 '

For your reference

You can also select a d_scwith [DISC SKIP] (- or _.)_nstead
of do,ng steps 2 and 3

[] Press [DISC ENTER].

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

To stop play
Press [11].
°°.*..°°.*..°..*....*..°o...°.°....-°.*.,°..*..°.*.,-°.*°°.*..°.°*.,-...

The d_splay showing the number of tracks and the total playing t_me
_scleared ff the front panel is opened
s

To temporarily stop play

, e1 Press [11],

To search for a position

Press and hold etther[ ,441 ] (backward) or [ I_1_ ] (forward) during
DISC ENTER play In program or random play modes, searching can only be
done on the current track

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

You cannot skip backwards m random mode

To skip discs
Press either [-I [backward)or [+] (forward) either whtle a disc ts
playing or stopped

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

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E] Directplay []

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

[] Press [DISC/CAPS].

] Press the numeric button(s) to select the

disc.
(,_ step 3 on page 81

m
I_1 Press [DISC ENTER].
II
[] Press the numeric button(s) to select the II
track, ,o
Play 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"

D_SC ENTER

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 the
usual 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 ts canceled tf you sk,p drscs

[[ 11 __}II 1]

Slot number

I
t

Loader carnage

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 Program p/ay

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

tin the stop mode]

[] Press [PROGRAM].

[] Press [DISC/CAPS].

n 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 are
selected
%1,,,"

To program disc numbers only, repeat steps 2-4

Slot NO 0 can also be programmed

• ....... .................
,#|_,
[] Press the numeric button(s) to select the
track.

Repeat th_s step it you want to enter tracks from the same
disc

Repeat steps 2-5 until you have completed all

entries.

• PGM FULL _sdisplayed rf you try to enter a 33rd ttem

t
• 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 and
then stops automatically

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

[]

\ (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 program
To hsten to programmed tracks press [PROGRAM] and check
'PROGRAM" appears on the d_splay then press [b.J

{ O r C ---- I ,-I
• If you press [DIRECT PROGRAM] and there are already 32 rtems
m the program, "PGM FULL' _sdmplayed and the track cannot be
[ | .: .-.........
- - added

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L_ .... • During program play. ]DIRECT PROGRAM] does not respond to
touch
 Program p/ay

I To checkpro_lrammedcontents[] 1

(Only available from the remote control )

O(Z)O0
0000 Press [RECALL].
O00CD ,_C_J_ The programmed tracks are d_splayed m order each hme _t _s
pressed
OOCDO
OCDO0
CD C_ C, 0 I Toclear programmed contents }

(Only available from the remote control.)

[In the stop mode]

To clear a specific item from the program

Press recall until the item is displayed, then press [CLEAR]
iiq#l
i=
To clear the last item on the program
Press [CLEAR] E

To clear the entire contents of the program

Press [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 program

1 Press [PROGRAM]
2 Press[b]

Special note on recording programs

The changer needs t_me to change the d_scs and find the tracks
Consequenlly, it will take the changer slightly longer than the total
track time to record everything Exactly how much longer depends
on the contents of the program

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

[]

The changer w_ll play all tracks on the current dtsc tn random order
i Then, it w_ll choose a new dtsc randomly, excluding the discs
already 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".

I Each t_methe button _spressed

t DISC RANDOM _ FULL RANDOM _
T
(Off)
I

For your reference

ol In the single disc play mode

Only 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 random
play above

FULL
'-"-
L._

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Tracks are played in random order from amongst all the tracks on
all the loaded discs In th_s mode, _t _s possible that a track w_n be
played 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 =spressed
1 DISC RANDOM -, FULL RANDOM _ (Off)
t i

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 play
above

To cancel random play mode

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

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E! Repeat function[]

(Only available from the remote control.)

This repeats play in the chosen mode
OC_'O
0000 [Before or dunng play I
0000
Press [REPEAT].
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• .ogot 6o i, e, i • e,°,.66o J,t, or* ot e66oo,*,g,lm.oo6ooA*oot o J,*,o*

To cancel repeat mode

Press [REPEAT]
/

To repeat a track or set of tracks

1 Program the track or tracks (1=1.
page 10)
2 Press [REPEAT] so ' [_" is dlspJayed
3 Press [)* 1

For your reference

II
t " J In random
repeated
mode, the order IS different each hme the process _s

i
ID,_onfun_o, []

This function helps you find a particular track It searches through

the tracks and then plays a 10 second piece of each track around
the loudest part of the track

IE ]1 [] Press [ID SCAN].

ID scan wdlstart

[When the desired track has been found]

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

To cancel ID scan

Press [[D SCAN].

The 'ID"_nd_eator
wdlgo out
The changerwdlcontinueto play fromthe track beingplayed

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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=scs
m those groups
• Each d_se can 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

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}.

,=o ] Press the numeric button(s) to select the

e
disc•
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 letter
hghts up

[] Press [GROUP].

] Press the numeric button corresponding to

the group (A, B, C, D or E).
The drsc chosen m step 2 _s registered into the selected
group

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 each
hme the buttons are pressed

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 Disc grouping play

I To canceldiscsfrom groups

OOC_ 1 Press [DISC]

2 Select the d_sc you want to crear w_th the numeric buttons
3 Press [GROUP ENTER]
OCDCD c_
4 Press [GROUP]
5 Press the numeric button corresponding to the group
OCDCD C_ Tile selected group indication on the display will go out

For your reference

If the d_sc _sregistered _nmore than one group, you can cancer It
from all groups m a srngle operatmn by pressmg [i] in step 4 (m
the stop mode)

[Whde stopped or durmg sequenltal play]

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

[] Press [GROUP].
c)c)
] Press the numeric button corresponding to
8ROLtP {:I the group.

45
To cancel disc grouping play mode
_ll f._
(Whtle the changer ts stopped )
Press [GROUP] and then the numenc button correspondrng to the
group 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 names
to 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 order

I BALLADS
1
when the buttons are pushed

*_, BLUES _ CLASSIC _ COUNTRY _ DANCE

I
FAVORITE
I I
ROMANTIC HIP HOP
I I
ROCK _ 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.

emt • ttJ* • toJt*,lJtt • iJ,t ,, me m,° *,* •• ee °. Qto_ °o _* °,, ee ,, •e, ,, •

To cancel names

1 Press[GROUP ENTER[
2 Select 'RESET"_n step 2
3 Press [GROUP1
4 Select the group name you want to clear
It wdl now be shown as "GROUP A E"

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 CD-TEXTfunction

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

IL ]Jl 1] [_
• The mformahon on CD-TEXT drscs IS automatically read when
they beg_n playing The t_tle of the CD and the artist name must be
entered manually for ordinary discs Enter thin Information before
I i dotng the foElowmg (i page 19)
• Song titles cannot be drsplayed wtth ordinary d=scs

In the stop mode]

j-..
Press [TEXT MODE]. II
The display is changed m the following order

HH_HZ. In the stop mode

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

In the play mode

SONG _ ALBUM _ ARTIST _ ttme dtsplay
(Song title) (Album title) (Artist namel
t J

Song t_tles are d_splayed whenever a track _s changed, even d the

4, t_med_splay is chosen

t j m
LJ _ Lt _
• Up to 32 characters of text information can be d_splayed wble the
,? changer _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 If
there are many tracks on the d=sc or if titles are except=onally long
• Text _nformahon =s attached to the slot Any information entered
fin the play mode]
rote memory wdl be dtsplayed for that slot until another CD-TEXT
d_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
u.= I • 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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 CD-TEXTfunction

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

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

I To finda specificCD (Albumsearch/Artistsearch)I_! I

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

"ARTIST".

I'-'I f -', [] Press [TEXT SEARCH] (V or A) to select the

% "I'"
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" ., "r "7 .:1
tLh'_ ..i ,L r"lt_
ir_.l.'¢_-'l _ trJ
disc.
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 this
case, 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"•

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

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

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 CD-TEXT
[unclion

32 characters worth of text mformat_on can be entered each for the

album 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 the

CD _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 cleared
once 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 =s
pressed
A (CAPITALS) _ a (lower case) _ 1 (numerals)
I
] 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 to
the next posd=on
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter more characters

numeric button Characters, symbols, and functions

,
< = >
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@1 IYHI^I-I, ,I,
,1¢1£ ¥1 I§lJ'l©" °
2131' 111 Itl' I°I,,I'/.
AIAIA (;I_:IEIEIAIi I i
000 eli U 00IYIP

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2 A B C
i ..m, 3 D E F
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4 G H
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;,,.t
,* t
5 J K L
LSl NJ_J_
6 M N O
7 P Q R
8 S T U
9 V W X
0 Y Z
>10 SPACE

the numeral mode, the numeral corresponding to the

numenc button =sentered in the other modes, the character
d=splayed changes in the order shown in the chart each t_rne
the numeric button _spressed

(Continued on next page)

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 CD-_XT fundion

[] Press [TEXT EDIT].

The text you entered is conhrmed and displayed

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 from
the printed hstmg

[ Changinginformationyou haveentered 1

1 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] ( k4<l or _.1_ )
4 Enter the new character with the numeric buttons
5 Press [TEXT EDIT]

i F i . i .. _ ,.

[] o I Clearin9information you haveentered ]

1 Display the information you want to change

OC)O0 2 Press {TEXT EDIT]
O00C) 3 Press ]CLEAR] on the remote control
4 Press {TEXT EDIT]

Fm emode El
(Only available from the remote control )
You can see variousinformation about the time on the disc you are
playing

{Inthe play or pause mode]

Press [TIME MODE].
Track number and Thedisplay changes_nthe order shown in the diagram
elapsed play time of
the current track
1:40 In all play modes
m When track number 21 or greater _splay=ng, d_splay _, shows ' --- --"
3, is displayed ff play is stopped and then started again
Total remaining time '_
on the disc In the program/random play mode
The displayed reformation will alternate between d_splays ,]., and,
each tmle the button is pressed
_ _LI.','t•, 16
.
Time information remains displayed in the text _nformation display
area as long as the unit =sm t_me mode
Track number and ',3-'
remaining t_me of the
current track !_ __-I

-! :03

Total elapsed play

time on the d_sc !=_.

.................. 4' f q '4" 11

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 A note on compact discs

Th_s unrt can only play discs wtth these

marks
However, do not use =rregular shaped CDs
X (heart-shape, etc ) CDs of th_s sort can
damage the unit (1_1) OIDrrAL AUDIO
[ TEXT }

OIG_AL AUDIO
_' How to remove CDs

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

Press on center ptece and • If you are taking the disc from a cold to a warm environment,
lift from both stdes 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 wrdmg
How to relurn CDs to their case instrument
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, stabc elec-
thclty prevenhon hqutds or any other solvent
Face label upwards and • Do not use dtsee with poorly attached labels or stickers Adhesive
press downward from protrudrng from peeled off stickers can cause the changer to mal-
above funchon

How to hold CDs

Be sure to store d_scs m their cases to protect them from dust,
scratches, and warping
O X
Do not place or store d_scs in the following places
•Locattons exposed to d_rect sunhght
• Humid or dusty Iocahons
Do not touch the recorded
• Locations d_rectly exposed to a heat vent or heating apphance
surface
• In the glove compartment or on the rear deck of an automobwle

How to clean CDs

O X

Wipe from tnslde outward

. i= ill

Theliner notesorganizer[]
i
Your changer comes wtth a notebook-hke binder (hner notes orga-
I Pul two hners beck-to-back instde mzer) in which you can keep your CD hners There are also hum
bered stickers to tndteate slot numbers in the binder Thts is a con-
each pocket, as shown above
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 a For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter in
possible cause of the problem you are expenencmg Some simple the U.S.A. and Panasontc Canada Inc Customer Care Centre In
checks or a minor adjustment on your part may ehmlnate the prob- Canada.
lem and restore proper operation In the U S A. 1-800-211-7262 or web site
If you are in doubt about some of Ihe check points, or if the reme- (http.//[Link])
dies Indicated m the chart do not solve the problem refer to the In Canada 905-624-5505 or web site
directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to (www [Link]/[Link])
locate a convenient serwce center, or consult your dealer for
instruchons

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 hour
before using d

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

i does not play. The disc is d=rty

The disc is scratched

The disc is warped

• Wipe the dmc w_tha soft cloth

• Replace the d_sc w_th a new one

(01

The disc _snot wEth_nspecffted standards

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

A certain music passage The disc _sdirty • Wipe the disc with a soft cloth (0)
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, use
TV screen. an outdoor one

The error message "NO Play was started without a track being pro- • Program a track (01
PGM" appears on the dis- grammed
play, when program play is
started

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 adlusted
display, and the changer
stops operating.

The error message "F-26" The serve LSI has malfunchoned • Unplug the changer from its outlet, replug it =n 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 dmc whose number =sdisplayed and
OUT" appears on the dis- press the stop button
play and the changer stops
Because of hght or noise, the changer has detect- • Check whether there =sa disc m the dmplayed slot
operating.
ed a disc in the slot of the dmc being played, even With the front panel closed, hold down [i] for at
though _tis empty least 4 seconds

The changer does not The batteries have run out • Replace baftenes wdh new ones
respond correctly to remote There =san obstrucboe between the remote con- • Remove the obstruction
commands.
trol and the changer

The battenes are inserted incorrectly • Re_nsert battenes so that the polarities are correct
[The (+) and (-) polarlhes are reversed ]

Maintenance

I If the surfaces are didy ]

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth

If 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
that came slth athe cloth carefully
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 Product service Technical
specifications
Do not attempt to remove the coverIsl or repair the unit yourself • AUDIO
Refer servlong to qualified personnel only No. of channels 2 (felt and right, stereo)
Frequency response 2-20,000 Hz, ±1 dB
Output voltage 2 V (at 0 dB)
I Product information
Dynamm range 92 dB
S/N 100 dB
For product service, product information or assistance in product
operation refer to the serv_center d_rectory Harmonic distortion 0 007% (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Wow and flutter Below measurable hm_t
DA converter MASH (1 bit)
Output impedance Approx 1 k_
Having your unit serviced
Load impedance More than 10 k.Q
Before bnngmg _n your changer for service, be sure to remove all
discs
• PICKUP
If the d_sc m play doesn't return to _ts slot when you press re], hold
the button down for about 4 seconds The disc should return to the Wavelength 780 nm
slot
• GENERAL
Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 11W
Dimensions (W× HX D) 430X 171 X392 mm

I[ Ill° I1[ ]1 (16-15/16"X6-11/16"X15-7/16")

[_]_
c)Ez3o

D_o
Weight [SL-MC7] 7 1 kg (15 6 Ib )
[SL-MC4] 6 4 kg (14 1 Ib )

Note, Specifications are SUbleCt to change w_thout notice

n
_ ooo O_ E_O0_ Weight and dimensions are approximate

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 Disc index

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

NO GROUP DISC NAME No I GROUP I DISC NAME

0 SINGLE
1 A B _C D E 56 A B C P E
2 A B C D E 57 A B C D E
3 A B C D E 58 A B C D E
4 A B C D E b-_"............................
5 A B C D E 60 A B C D E
.... _6 .A_.B_._C_
._D_,_E_
............................. 61 A B C D E
7 A B C D E 62 A B C D E
8 A "B_-]C D E ___6_3
_A_.B_._C_.
p_ E............................
9 A B;C D E 64 A B C ° E
65 A B C D E
11 A C D E 66 A B C .[) __E............................
12 A B C D E 67 A B C D E
13 A B C D E 68 A B C D E
14 A B C D E ___69.A_._B_.
_C_.
p_._
E_
............................
_5 A B C D E 70 A B C D E
_6 A B C D E 71 A B C D E
.... 1_7_A_. B _C_ D E 72 A ._B_..C .p. E
18 A B C D E 73 A _B_ ..C_.[)_ E
19 A B C D E 74 A B C.I) E
20 A B C D E 75 A B C D_ E
21 A B C D E 76 A B C D E
22 A B C D E ,___7_7 _A_ B C D E
23 A B C D E 78 A B C D E
24 A B C D E 79 A B _C_ D E
25 A B C D E 80 A B C D E
26 A B C D E 81 A B C D E
27 A B C D E 82 A B C P E
28 A B C D E 83 A B C D E
29 A B C D E
3O A B C D E 85 A B C E
31 A B C D E 86 A B C E
32 A B C D E
33 A B C D E 88 B C O E
34 A B C D E 89 A B C D E
35 A B C D E 90 A B C D E
36 A B C D E 91 A B C D E
37 A B C D E 92 A _BjC D E
38 A B C D E 93 A B C D E
39 A B.C_ D E 94 A B C ° E
4O A B C D E 95 A B _C_I--'
D E
41 A B C D E 96 A B _C_jD E
42 A B C D E 97 A B _CID E
43 A B C D E 98 A B _C_ID E
44 A B C D E 99 A B C D E
45 A B._C_ D E 100 A B C D E
46 A B C D E 101 A B C D E
47 A B C D E ___to2._A_.
_B_.C_ p. E
103 A B C D E
49]A B ._C_ D E 104 A _B_ _C_._D_.E_
............................
50! A B C D E 105 A B C D E
51 : A B C D E 106 A B C D E
107 A B C ._D E
53 A C D E 108 A B C D E
54
52 A
Aii C
C D
D E
E 109 A B C D E
55 A C D E 110 A B C D E

Write your group names here

GROUP GROUPNAME
A
B
C
D
E

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Sales Company, Panasomc Canada Inc.

Company, Dwlsion of Matsushita Division of Matsushita Electric of 5770 Ambler Drive,
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