Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No. SC-PM3

Note:
“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Operations in these instructions are described using remote

control, but you can do the operations with the main unit if
the controls are the same.

Your unit may not look exactly as illustrated.

Table of contents SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Safety precautions ............................. 2 Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Caution for AC Mains Lead ................ 3 Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts. (As of December 2005)
Placement of speakers....................... 3
1 x Remote control 1 x AC mains lead
Getting started .................................... 4
Overview of controls .......................... 6
Discs .................................................... 7
Cassette tape ...................................... 9
Radio.................................................... 10 (For United Kingdom:
(N2QAYB000002) K2CT3CA00004)
Timer .................................................... 11
Sound adjustment .............................. 13 1 x FM indoor antenna

Maintenance ........................................ 13
Troubleshooting guide ....................... 14
Specifications ..................................... 15 (For Australia and N.Z.:
(RSA0007-L) K2CJ2DA00010)

1 x Antenna plug
adaptor

(For United Kingdom: (For others:

K1YZ02000013) K2CQ2CA00002)

2 x Remote control 1 x AM loop antenna

batteries

(N1DAAAA00001)

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 Dear customer Safety precautions
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully. Placement
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct
These operating instructions are applicable to the following sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive
system. vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and
other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.
System SC-PM3
Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid
Main unit SA-PM3 distortion and unwanted acoustical effects.
Speakers SB-PM3 Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload
the unit and cause a fire.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully
when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC
is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not
damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire
Side of product or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on
the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the
AC mains lead can cause electric shock.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause
electric shock.

Foreign matter
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause
electric shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric
shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect
the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain
flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service
Inside of product Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is
Tuotteen sisällä interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any
Produktets other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs,
innside disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or
an authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to
(For Europe, Australia and N.Z.) the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE reconstructed by unqualified persons.
CLIMATES. Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the
power source if it is not to be used for a long time.
TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI
LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.
■ Sales and Support Information
DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER (For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland)
MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.
Customer Care Centre
(For others) • For UK customers: 08705 357357
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL • For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333
CLIMATES. • Visit our website for product information
• E-mail: [email protected]
This product may receive radio interference caused by Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
mobile telephones during use. If such interference is • Order accessory and consumable items for your product with
apparent, please increase separation between the product ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre
and the mobile telephone. Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays)
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
at www.panasonic.co.uk
easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
shall remain readily operable.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided
Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja pistokkeen directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
täytyy olla sellaisessa asennossa, että siihen on helppo • It couldn’t be simpler!
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tarttua ongelman sattuessa. • Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide
range of finished products, take a browse on our website for
Utstyret bør plasseres i nærheten av AC-stikkontakten, further details.
og støpslet må være lett tilgjengelig hvis det skulle oppstå
2 problemer.

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 – If you see this symbol –
Caution for AC Mains Lead
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (private households)
(For United Kingdom) This symbol on the products and/or
(“EB” area code model only) accompanying documents means that used
For your safety, please read the following text carefully. electrical and electronic products should not be
mixed with general household waste.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your
safety and convenience. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. these products to designated collection points, where they
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in
fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI some countries you may be able to return your products
to BS1362. to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent
Check for the ASTA mark m or the BSI mark o on the body of the new product.
fuse. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is human health and the environment which could otherwise
refitted when the fuse is replaced. arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement your local authority for further details of your nearest
cover is obtained. designated collection point.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
CAUTION! waste, in accordance with national legislation.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED For business users in the European Union
AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment,
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE please contact your dealer or supplier for further
CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET. information.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
below. European Union
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your
IMPORTANT local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the of disposal.
following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings Placement of speakers
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH
TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH
SYMBOL n OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use
Remove the connector cover. Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right
channel orientation is necessary.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug Use only the supplied speakers.
(figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the
instructions below. best sound. Using other speakers can damage the unit and
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. sound quality will be negatively affected.
Note
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. • Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for
proper ventilation.
• These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place
them near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily
influenced by magnetism.
• You cannot take the front net off the speakers.

Caution
• Use the speakers only with the recommended
system. Failure to do so can damage the amplifier
and speakers, and can cause fire. Consult a qualified
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. service person if damage occurs or if a sudden
change in performance is apparent.
• Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.
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 Getting started

Step 1 - Making the connections

Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections have been made.

1 Connect the AM loop antenna. 2 Connect the FM indoor antenna.

AM loop antenna Adhesive
tape

FM indoor
antenna

Stand the antenna up on its base. Keep the loose antenna cord Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a
away from other wires and cords. position with least amount of interference.

To household
mains socket

4 Connect the AC mains lead.

FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY

3 Connect the speaker cables. READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS
LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.

The included AC mains lead is for use with this

Red (ª) unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.
Black (·)
Red (ª) Insertion of connector
Appliance inlet Connector

Black (·)

Even when the connector is perfectly inserted,

Incorrect connection can damage the unit. depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of
the connector may jut out as shown in the drawing.
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However there is no problem using the unit.

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 Optional antenna connections
FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna
FM outdoor antenna
(not included)

AM outdoor antenna
(not included)

75 Ω coaxial cable
(not included)
AM loop antenna
(included)

• Never use an outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.

• You can connect the FM outdoor antenna for better reception. Please consult your dealer for installation.
• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is installed.
• Connect the AM outdoor antenna without removing the AM loop antenna. Run 5 to 12 m of vinyl-covered wire horizontally
along a window or other convenient location.

Step 2 - Inserting batteries into the remote control

■ Batteries
• Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
• Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of
time. Store in a cool, dark place.
• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
• Mishandling of batteries in the remote control can cause electrolyte
leakage, which may cause a fire.
Do not:
• mix old and new batteries;
• use different types of batteries at the same time;
• heat or expose to flame;
• take apart or short-circuit;
• attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries;
• use batteries if their covering has been peeled off.

■ Use
Aim at the remote control sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum
range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.
Refer to page 6 for remote control signal sensor position.

Step 3 - DEMO function

When the unit is first plugged in, a demonstration of its functions may be
shown on the display.
If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by selecting
“DEMO ON”.
Press and hold [7, -DEMO].
The display changes each time the button is held down.

While in standby mode, select “DEMO OFF” to reduce power

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 Overview of controls
Main unit
Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference.
Top of unit

Headphone jack (PHONES)

Avoid listening for prolonged
periods of time to prevent
hearing damage.
Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo
(not included)
Disc lid (7, 9)

Disc lid open/close (7, 9)

Remote control sensor
AC supply indicator (AC IN)
This indicator lights when the unit is
connected to the AC mains supply. Display panel
5 Bass/Treble selection (13)
1 Standby/on switch (y/l)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode Recording start/pause (9)
or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still
Disc skip/search, tape
consuming a small amount of power.
Note: fast-forward/rewind, tune/
It takes a few seconds to turn on the unit after preset channel selection,
connecting to the AC mains supply. time adjustment, bass/
treble adjustment

2 Disc play/pause (9) 6 Volume control

Cassette lid open (9)

3 Tape play (9)
Stop/Demo (5, 9)
4Tuner/Band selection (10)
Cassette lid (9)

Remote control
Buttons such as 1 function the same as the controls on the main unit.

Sleep timer (11) Clock/Timer (11, 12)

1 Play timer/Record timer (12)

Program (8)

Clear (8)
Numeric (7, 10)
Play mode (7, 9,10)
Delete (8)
Repeat (8)
This function allows you to
2 turn off the unit in disc or
Stop (7, 9) tape mode only after left
4 unused for 10 minutes.
Disc skip/search, tape fast-forward/
3 rewind, tune/preset channel The setting is maintained
selection, time adjustment, bass/ even if the unit is turned off.
6
treble adjustment (7 to 13)
Album selection (7, 8)
Dims the display panel.

Enter (8) 5
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Surround (13) Preset EQ (13) Mutes the sound.

Display (7, 10) Muting

• Press the button to activate.
Dimmer Auto off
6 • Press again to cancel.

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 Discs

Numeric Top of unit

buttons

Disc lid

Basic play Mode To play

CD MP3 1-TRACK one selected track on the disc.

1TR Press the numeric buttons to select the
Press [y] to turn the unit on. track.
1
1-ALBUM one selected album on the disc.
2 Press [CD OPEN/CLOSE 0] to open the disc lid and 1ALBUM Press [ALBUM or ] to select the
then load the disc. Close the lid. MP3 album.

Disc lid RANDOM a disc randomly.

Label must face upward RND

1-ALBUM RANDOM all tracks in one selected album randomly.

1ALBUM RND Press [ALBUM or ] to select the
MP3 album.

Note
Press [CD 6] to start play. • During RANDOM or 1-ALBUM RANDOM play, you cannot skip to
3 tracks that have been played.
4 Adjust the volume. CD
• During RANDOM play, you can search backward or forward only
To Action within the current track.

stop the disc Press [ 7 ]. Display function

pause play Press [CD 6]. Press again to This function allows you to display the information of the
resume play. current track.
skip tracks Press [ /REW/4] or [ /FF/¢].
Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly during play or pause mode.
search through tracks Press and hold [ /REW/4] or
CD
CD [ /FF/¢] during play or pause.
Elapsed play time Remaining play time
skip album Press [ALBUM or ] in the play
MP3 mode.
Press [ALBUM or ] once and MP3
then the numeric buttons in the stop
mode. Elapsed time Album name Track name

ID3 (Artist) ID3 (Track) ID3 (Album)

Play Mode function
Note
CD MP3
• Maximum number of displayable characters: approximately 30
• This unit supports ver. 1.0 & 1.1 ID3 tags. Text data that is not
1 Press [CD 6]. supported will not be displayed.
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• ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 tracks to provide information about

2 Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode. the track.

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 Discs (continued)

MP3
Advanced play
1 Press [CD 6] and then [ 7 ].
Direct access play
2 Press [PROGRAM].
This function allows you to start play from a specific track.
3 Press [ALBUM or ] to select your desired
CD
album.
Press the numeric buttons to select and play your Press [ /FF/¢] once and then the numeric buttons
desired track. 4 to select your desired track.
MP3 Example:
1 Press [ALBUM or ] to select the album.
Album number
2 Press [ /FF/¢] once and then the numeric buttons
to select and play your desired track.
For two-digit track, press [h10] once, then the two digits.
For three-digit track, press [h10] twice, then the three digits.
Note
Track number
This function does not work during any random/program mode.

Repeat play 5 Press [ENTER] to store the program.

Repeat steps 3 to 5 to program other tracks.
You can repeat program play or other selected play mode.
6 Press [CD 6] to start play.
CD MP3
To Action
Press [REPEAT] before or during play.
“REPEAT ON” and “ ” are displayed. cancel program Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.
mode
To cancel
Press [REPEAT] again. replay the program Press [PROGRAM] then [CD 6].
“REPEAT OFF” is displayed and “ ” is cleared. check program Press [ /REW/4] or [ /FF/¢] when
Program play contents “PGM” is displayed in the stop mode.
To check while programming, press
This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks. [PROGRAM] twice after “PGM” appears,
then press [ /REW/4] or [ /FF/¢].
CD
add to the program CD
1 Press [CD 6] and then [ 7 ].
Repeat step 3 in the stop mode.
2 Press [PROGRAM]. MP3

Press the numeric buttons to select your desired Repeat steps 3 to 5 in the stop mode.
3 track. clear the last track Press [DEL] in the stop mode.
Repeat this step to program other tracks.
clear all Press [CLEAR] in the stop mode.
Example:
programmed tracks “CLR ALL” is displayed.
Track number
Note
• When you try to program more than 24 tracks, “PGM FULL”
appears.
• The program memory is cleared when you open the disc lid.
Program number CD
Program indicator • During program play, you can search backward or forward only
within the current track.
4 Press [CD 6] to start play.

Note Using DualDiscs

• This unit can play MP3 files and CD-DA format audio CD-R/RWs The “CD” sides of DualDiscs do not meet the CD-DA standard so it
may not be possible to play them on this unit.
that have been finalized.
• It may not be able to play some CD-R/RWs depending on the
condition of the recording. MP3
• Do not use irregularly shaped discs. • Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums.
• Do not use discs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with • This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20 sessions.
adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers. • Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
• Do not attach extra labels or stickers on the disc. formats).
• Do not write anything on the disc. • To play in a certain order, prefix the folder and file names with the
3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.
CD
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from
• This unit can access up to 99 tracks.
• Choose a CD with this mark:
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
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 Cassette tape

Top of unit

Disc lid

Basic play Recording the radio

1 Press [0] and insert the cassette. Insert the cassette to be recorded.
1
2 Tune to the required station (refer to page 10).

3 Press [¶ REC/8] to start recording.

Forward side Insert inside the guides Recording discs

2 Close the lid by hand. Insert the cassette to be recorded.

1
3 Press [TAPE 3] to start play. Press [CD OPEN/CLOSE 0] to insert the disc and
To play the other side of the cassette, turn the cassette
2 close the lid.
over.
3 Press [CD 3/8] and then [7, -DEMO].
To Action Press [PLAY MODE] to select your desired mode
4 (refer to page 7).
stop tape playback Press [ 7 ].
5 Press [¶ REC/8] to start recording.
start one-touch play Press [TAPE 3] when the unit is OFF with
the cassette loaded.
Recording programmed tracks
fast-forward and Press [ /REW/4] or [ /FF/¢] in the
rewind stop mode.
1 Insert the cassette to be recorded.
Note Program the tracks you want (refer to page 8).
• Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught
2
in the mechanism. 3 Press [¶ REC/8] to start recording.
• Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used
incorrectly. Other basic operations

TPS (Tape Program Sensor) To Action

erase a recorded 1) Insert the cassette to be recorded.
This function enables you to search the beginning of a track, sound 2) Press [TAPE 3] and then [7, -DEMO].
up to a maximum of 9. 3) Press [¶ REC/8].
Press [ /REW/4] or [ /FF/¢] during play. stop recording Press [ 7 ].
Play resumes from the track found.
stop recording 1) Press [¶ REC/8].
Note temporarily 2) Press again to resume recording.
TPS may not function properly: record on the other Turn the cassette over and press
• with short silent parts side of the tape [¶ REC/8].
• when noise occurs between tunes
• if silent parts are found within tunes
Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording
pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast
Recording material may infringe copyright laws.
Use normal position tapes.
Erasure prevention
High position and metal position tapes can be used, but this
unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly. The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent
Preparation recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown.
Wind the leader tape so that recording can begin
To re-record
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Side A Normal tape

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Tab for side B Tab for side A Adhesive tape

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 Radio

Numeric
buttons

Manual tuning Memory preset

1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. Up to 15 stations can be set in both the FM and AM bands.

2 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Preparation

Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
3 Press [ /REW/4] or [ /FF/¢] to select the
frequency of the required station. Automatic presetting
Press and hold [PROGRAM] to start presetting.

Manual presetting

“ ST ” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being 1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
received. Press [ /REW/4] or [ /FF/¢] to tune to the
To tune automatically
2 required station.
Press [ /REW/4] or [ /FF/¢] for a moment until the
3 Press [PROGRAM].
frequency starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto
tuning, stopping when it finds a station. Press numeric buttons to select a channel.
• Auto tuning may not function when there is excessive
4 The station occupying a channel is erased if another
interference. station is preset in that channel.
• To cancel auto tuning, press [ /REW/4] or [ /FF/¢]
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to preset more stations.
once again.

To improve FM sound quality Selecting a preset station

Press and hold [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”. Press numeric buttons to select the channel.
For channels 10 to 15 press [h10], then the two digits.
To cancel
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] again until “MONO” OR
disappears.
1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PRESET”.
• MONO is also cancelled if the frequency is changed.
• Turn off “MONO” for normal listening. 2 Press [ /REW/4] or [ /FF/¢] to select the
channel.
RDS broadcasting (For Europe)
Enable you to display the name of a broadcasting station or AM allocation setting
a program type.
By main unit only
Press [DISPLAY] to display:
This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in
Station Name (PS) Program Type (PTY) 10 kHz steps.
Frequency display To change the step from 9 kHz to 10 kHz.
RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor. Press and hold [TUNER/BAND].
Program type displays
1 After a few seconds the display changes to a flashing
NEWS VARIED FINANCE COUNTRY display of the current minimum frequency.
AFFAIRS POP M CHILDREN NATIONAL 2 Continue to hold down [TUNER/BAND].
INFO ROCK M SOCIAL A OLDIES • When the minimum frequency changes, release the
SPORT M.O.R.M RELIGION FOLK M button. To return to the original step, repeat the above
EDUCATE LIGHT M PHONE IN DOCUMENT
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steps.
DRAMA CLASSICS TRAVEL TEST • After the setting is changed, any previously preset
CULTURE OTHER M LEISURE ALARM
frequency will be cleared.
SCIENCE WEATHER JAZZ

M.O.R.M = “Middle of the road music”

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 Timer

Setting the clock Using the sleep timer

This is a 24-hour clock. This function enables you to turn off the unit automatically
after the set time.
1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
Each time you press the button: Press [SLEEP] repeatedly to select your desired time.
CLOCK ˚ PLAY ˚ REC
Original display

Sleep timer indicator

To cancel
Press [SLEEP] to select “OFF”.
Changing the remaining time
Press [SLEEP] to show the remaining time, and press
[SLEEP] again to select your desired time.
Note
2 Within 5 seconds, press [ /REW/4] or [ /FF/¢] • The play and sleep timer or the record and sleep timer can be used
to set the time. together.
• The sleep timer always has priority. Be sure not to overlap timer
settings.

3 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] again to confirm.

Displaying the clock

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to display the clock for few seconds.
Note
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The clock may lose or gain minutes over a period of time. Readjust
as necessary.

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 Timer (continued)

Other basic operations

Using the play or record timer
You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you To Action
up (play timer) or to record from the radio (record timer).
change the settings Repeat steps 1 to 4 and 6.
Preparation change the source 1) Press [˚PLAY/REC] to clear the timer
Turn the unit on and set the clock (refer to page 11). or volume indicator from the display.
Timer Action 2) Make changes to the source or volume.
3) Perform steps 5 and 6.
Play timer Prepare the music source you want to
listen to; cassette, disc or radio, and set check the settings Press [CLOCK/TIMER] repeatedly to
the volume. (when the unit is on select ˚PLAY or ˚REC.
or in standby mode)
Record timer Check the cassette’s erasure prevention
tabs (refer to page 9), insert the cassette cancel Press [˚PLAY/REC] to clear the timer
and tune to the radio station (refer to page indicators from the display.
10).
Note
• The play timer and record timer cannot be used together.
1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] repeatedly to select your • The play timer will start at the preset time, with the volume
desired timer. increasing gradually to the preset level.
• The record timer will start 30 seconds before the set time, with the
CLOCK ˚ PLAY ˚ REC volume muted.
Original display • The timer comes on at the set time every day if the timer is on.
• The unit must be in the standby mode for the timer to function.
Within 5 seconds, press [ /REW/4] or [ /FF/¢] • If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is functioning, the
2 to set the starting time. finish time setting will not be activated.

Start time

Play timer indicator

Record timer indicator

3 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to confirm.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the finishing time.

Finish time

To activate the timer

5 Press [˚PLAY/REC] to turn on your desired timer.

˚ PLAY ˚ REC
no display (off)

6 Press [y] to turn off the unit.

The unit must be off for the timers to operate.
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 Sound adjustment

Selecting sound effects Enjoying surround-sound

You can change the sound effect by selecting Preset EQ or Enable you to add natural width and depth to the stereo
adjusting the bass or treble effect. sound.

Preset EQ To activate
Press [SURROUND] to display “ ” indicator.
Press [PRESET EQ] repeatedly to select your desired
setting. To cancel
Press [SURROUND] again to clear “ ” indicator.
HEAVY → CLEAR → SOFT → VOCAL → EQ-OFF Note
• Surround-sound is less discernible when listening through
headphones.
Setting Effect • If interference in FM stereo reception increases, cancel the
surround-sound effect.
HEAVY Adds punch to rock
CLEAR Clarifies higher frequencies
SOFT For background music
VOCAL Adds gloss to vocal
EQ-OFF No effect

Bass or treble
Enable you to enjoy the lower or higher pitch sound.

1 Press [BASS/TREBLE] repeatedly to select your

desired setting.
BASS TREBLE
original display

Setting Effect
BASS For lower pitch sound
TREBLE For higher pitch sound

2 Press [ /REW/4] or [ /FF/¢] to adjust the level.

Note
The tone level can be varied within -4 to +4.

Maintenance
If the surfaces are dirty For a cleaner, crisper sound
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this and recording.
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unit. Use a cleaning tape (not included).

• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions
that came with the cloth carefully.

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 Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed
here occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer.

Common problems
No sound. Turn the volume up.
The speaker cords may not be connected properly. Turn the unit off, check and correct the
connections and turn the unit on (refer to page 4).
Sounds unfixed, reversed or come from Check the speaker connections (refer to page 4).
one speaker only.
Humming heard during play. An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and leads
away from this unit’s cables.
If possible in your area, turn the AC mains lead’s plug or connector over to reverse the
lead’s polarity.
“ERROR” is displayed. Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
“- -:- -” appears on the display. You plugged the AC mains lead in for the first time or there was a power failure recently.
Set the time (refer to page 11).
“F76” is displayed. Check and correct the speaker cord connections (refer to page 4).
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.

Listening to the radio

Noise is heard. Use an outdoor antenna (refer to page 5).
The stereo indicator flickers or doesn’t
light.
Sound is distorted.
A beat sound is heard. Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.
A low hum is heard during AM broadcast. Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.
An AM broadcast station cannot be picked Frequency step is set to 10 kHz. Change the frequency step to 9 kHz (refer to page 10).
up clearly.

When there is a television set nearby

The picture on the TV disappears or The location and direction of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor antenna,
stripes appear on the screen. change to an outdoor antenna (refer to page 5).
The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from
the unit.

Using the cassette deck

Recording is not possible. If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape
(refer to page 9).

Playing discs
The display is wrong or play won’t start. The disc may be upside down (refer to page 7).
Wipe the disc.
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard.
Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in temperature.
Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again.

The remote control

Remote control doesn’t work. Check that the batteries are inserted correctly (refer to page 5).
Replace the batteries if they are worn.
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 Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION SPEAKER SECTION
RMS OUTPUT POWER both channel driven Type 1 way, 1 speaker system
simultaneously Speaker(s)
10 % Total harmonic distortion FULL RANGE 10 cm cone type (6 Ω)
5.0 W per channel (6 Ω) Impedance 6Ω
PMPO output power (For South East Asia only) 45 W Input power (IEC) 5 W (MAX)
Output impedance Output sound pressure 83 dB/W (1.0 m)
HEADPHONE 16 to 32 Ω Frequency range 61 Hz to 17 kHz (-16 dB)
Phone jack 95 Hz to 15 kHz (-10 dB)
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm Dimensions (W x H x D) 139 x 227 x 136 mm
Mass 1.3 kg
FM TUNER SECTION
Frequency range 87.50 to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)
Sensitivity 1.4 µV (IHF)
GENERAL
Power supply
S/N 26 dB 1.0 µV
For Continental Europe AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Antenna terminal(s) 75 Ω (unbalanced)
For United Kingdom, Australia and N.Z.
Preset station FM 15 stations
AC 230 to 240 V, 50 Hz
AM 15 stations
For South East Asia AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
AM TUNER SECTION Power consumption 30 W
Frequency range 522 to 1629 kHz (9 kHz steps) Dimensions (W x H x D) 165 x 227 x 285 mm
520 to 1630 kHz (10 kHz steps) Mass 2.8 kg
Sensitivity Operating temperature range +5 to +35˚C
S/N 20 dB (at 999 kHz) 902 µV/m Operating humidity range
5 to 90% RH (no condensation)
CASSETTE DECK SECTION
Track system 4-track, 2-channel Power consumption in standby mode 0.8 W
Heads
Record/playback Solid permalloy head Note
Erasure Double gap ferrite head 1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Motor DC servo motor Mass and dimensions are approximate.
Recording system AC bias 100 kHz 2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum
analyzer.
Erase system AC erase 100 kHz
Tape speed 4.8 cm/s
Overall frequency response (+3, -6 dB) at DECK OUT
Normal 35 Hz to 14 kHz
S/N RATIO 47 dB (A weighted)
Wow and flutter 0.09 % (WRMS)
Fast-forward and rewind time
Approx. 120 seconds with C-60 cassette tape

CD SECTION
Disc played [8 cm or 12 cm]
(1) CD-Audio (CD-DA)
(2) CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3 formatted disc)
(3) MP3
Sampling frequency
CD 44.1 kHz
MP3 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Bit rate
MP3 32 kbps to 384 kbps
Decoding 16/20/24 bit linear
Pickup
Wavelength 785 nm
Beam source Semiconductor laser
Laser power CLASS 1
(For Norge)
Bølgelengde 785 nm
Laserstyrke Ingen farlig stråling sendes ut
Audio output (Disc)
Number of channels 2 channel
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1, -2 dB)
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
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Digital filter 8 fs
D/A converter MASH (1 bit DAC)

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 CAUTION! SUOMI
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. VAROITUS!
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
VAROITUS!
• ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA
KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN
CAUTION! SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI.
• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SÄHKÖISKU- TAI TULIPALOVAARA.
SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, • ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION TAI MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.
VENTS. • ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION AVOTULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, • HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES,
SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. VAROITUS:
• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA
FRIENDLY MANNER. KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI
LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE,
WARNING: VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ
SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH
NORSK
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON ADVARSEL!
THE APPARATUS. 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.

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:
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.

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Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
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