CD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No. SC-PM29 Table of contents Before use Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Supplied accessories...............................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...3 The remote control ...................................4 Placement of speakers.............................4 Connections..............................................4 Front panel controls.
Supplied accessories Dear customer Before use Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. System SC-PM29 Main unit Speakers SA-PM29 SB-PM29 The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the 2) Keep these instructions. point where they exit from the apparatus. 4) Follow all instructions.
The remote control A A Batteries Insert so the poles (+ and -) match those in the remote control. Do not use rechargeable type batteries. • • 1 Before use 3 Do not: • mix old and new batteries. • use different types at the same time. • heat or expose to flame. • take apart or short circuit. • attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. • use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Connections 2 T AM AN 1 LOOP Connect the AM loop antenna. 3 Connect the speaker cables. 75 EXT 2 3 2 B Use only the supplied speakers. The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best sound. Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected. Red Blue Confirm the colors of the tags on the ends of the cords. B For White tags: Connect to grey terminals. For Blue, Black and Red tags: Connect so tag colors match the terminal colors.
Front panel controls A A Main unit 1 2 Before use 3 4 OPEN 1 5 6 7 3 2 8 POWER 11 4 AC IN 5 12 8 9 10 11 12 6 /h REC 7 AUX 8 RE-MASTER TUNER/BAND CD q/ h STOP g TAPE q CD 1 PLAY LIST PUSH ENTER RETURN 13 VOLUME 14 ; CD CHANGE 15 ; - DEMO CD CHECK 9 S.
Demo function A AC IN /h REC STOP g AUX - DEMO CD CHECK S.SOUND EQ RE-MASTER TUNER/BAND CD q/ h STOP g PUSH ENTER RETURN VOLUME ; TAPE q CD CHANGE ; - DEMO CD 1 PLAY LIST CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 OPEN/ CLOSE DOWN UP PHONES 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 [STOP g, -DEMO].
CDs: CD-DA and MP3/WMA Jog control 1 /REW, 3 SLEEP CLOCK/ - AUTO OFF TIMER ^ TITLE IN /FF PLAY/ REC DISC 8 POWER The unit comes on and play starts if there is a CD in the tray. AC IN DIMMER ABC 1 PROGRAM 2 GHI JKL TUV 7 MNO 6 /h REC WXYZ 8 REPEAT 9 S.
CDs: CD-DA and MP3/WMA A CD selection and care Only play CDs with COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO trademark (see A ). Note on CD-R and CD-RW This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW recorded with CD-DA or WMA/MP3. Use an audio recording disc for CD-DA and fi nalize (a process performed after recording that enables this unit to play audio CD-R/RW) it when you finish recording. The unit may not be able to play some discs due to the condition of the recording. Listening operations Do not; • use irregularly shaped CDs.
CDs: CD-DA and MP3/WMA Example MP3 disc MP3 and WMA • root • • • 001track.mp3 001 002track.mp3 003track.mp3 001track.mp3 002 Listening operations 002track.mp3 003track.mp3 001track.mp3 003 002track.mp3 003track.mp3 004track.mp3 Example HighMAT disc with MP3 A A B MENU 1 MENU 1 PLAY LIST 1 MENU 2 MENU 2 PLAY LIST 2 MENU 3 MENU 3 PLAY LIST 3 C GROUP 1 GROUP 2 001track.mp3 Disc format Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).
CDs: CD-DA and MP3/WMA TITLE IN DISPLAY DISC ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 PLAY MODE PQRS TUV 7 8 2,3,4 8 POWER 6 WXYZ 9 AC IN > 10 = /FF i /h REC CD q CLEAR CLEAR g VOL ENTER PLAY LIST S.SOUND EQ RE-MASTER TUNER/BAND CD q/ h PLAY LIST PUSH ENTER q/ h AUX VOL RETURN q 1 /REW u TAPE wq AUX ENTER 1 0 ALBUM TUNER/ BAND Using HighMAT menus and play lists SPACE l"# DEL ALBUM 2 DEF 1 PROGRAM REPEAT 1 PLAY/ REC DIMMER RE-MASTER INTRO MARKER TITLE SEARCH S.
Other ways of playing CDs 1,4 DEL ^ SLEEP CLOCK/ - AUTO OFF TIMER TITLE IN DISPLAY DISC 1 PLAY/ REC DEF 2 3 PROGRAM GHI 4 5 6 PLAY MODE PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 JKL 8 9 REPEAT TUNER/ BAND 0 > 10 /REW u /FF i TAPE q Show disc, album, and track titles, then select to start play. • You will need to enter the titles for commercial CDs. • The unit can record the titles for 100 CDs, 25 track titles per CD, and 32 characters per title.
Other ways of playing CDs PLAY LIST Jog control A SLEEP CLOCK/ - AUTO OFF TIMER ^ 8 POWER TITLE IN ABC RE-MASTER TUNER/BAND AUX CD CHECK CD q/ h STOP g - DEMO CD 1 CD 2 4 5 6 TUV WXYZ 7 8 RETURN RETURN PUSH ENTER JKL MNO 9 SPACE l"# DEL ALBUM TUNER/ BAND VOLUME 0 > 10 /REW u /FF i = TAPE CD CHANGE CLEAR g ; CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 OPEN/ CLOSE 2 RETURN RE-MASTER INTRO MARKER TITLE SEARCH S.SOUND EQ SOUND SURROUND MUTING While stopped: Press [PLAY LIST].
Other ways of playing CDs ^ 2 1 DEL ALBUM SLEEP CLOCK/ - AUTO OFF TIMER DISPLAY TITLE IN DISC ABC PROGRAM PLAY MODE 1 2 GHI JKL PLAY/ REC DIMMER DEF 3 MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 REPEAT 9 SPACE l"# 0 DEL ALBUM /REW u TUNER/ BAND TAPE q = g ENTER VOL ENTER PLAY LIST Program play (CD-DA and MP3/WMA) /FF i CD q/ h CLEAR q AUX > 10 3 4 VOL 5 g /REW, /FF CD-DA CLEAR RETURN q 1 PROGRAM RE-MASTER INTRO MARKER TITLE SEARCH S.
Other ways of playing CDs A Random play (CD-DA) Play all the tracks on a single CD or all the tracks on all the CDs randomly. Remote control only Preparation: Press [CD q/ h] and then [g CLEAR]. Press [PLAY MODE] to select the mode. Each time you press the button: 1 DISC ALL DISC 1 TRACK A RANDOM 1 RANDOM 1 RANDOM A RANDOM 2 1DISC ALL DISC 1-Disc Random mode All-Disc Random mode Press [CD q/ h]. Random play will start.
Other ways of playing CDs A SLEEP CLOCK/ - AUTO OFF TIMER ^ TITLE IN DISPLAY DISC ABC DEF 2 3 JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV 7 Remote control only Mark tracks to make it easier to find and play them later. You can mark one track on each of the discs loaded.
1 3 The radio: manual tuning Jog control 1 ^ SLEEP CLOCK/ - AUTO OFF TIMER TITLE IN DISPLAY PLAY/ REC 8 POWER The unit comes on automatically. Each time you press the button: FM DIMMER AC IN DISC PROGRAM ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS PLAY MODE TUV 7 WXYZ 8 REPEAT 9 DEL TUNER/ BAND 0 > 10 u i = /REW TAPE q S.
The radio: preset tuning A SLEEP CLOCK/ - AUTO OFF TIMER ^ PROGRAM DISC DIMMER ABC DEF 2 1 3 PROGRAM GHI 4 5 6 PLAY MODE PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 JKL 8 MNO 9 REPEAT SPACE l"# > 10 0 DEL ALBUM = /REW u TUNER/ BAND TAPE AUX /FF i CD q/ h q CLEAR q TUNER/BAND Remote control only PLAY/ REC DISPLAY TITLE IN g 1 ENTER VOL PGM VOL RETURN PLAY LIST 2 There are two methods of presetting stations. Automatic presetting: All the stations the tuner can receive are preset.
Cassette tapes 1 Press [; OPEN], insert a cassette with the tape facing out. The unit comes on automatically. Make sure the cassette is fully inserted and close the lid by hand.
Making a recording A Before recording Side A Tab for side B To re-record Normal tape Types of tapes which can be recorded correctly Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly. Tab for side A Erasure prevention A The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown.
Making a recording A SLEEP CLOCK/ - AUTO OFF TIMER DISC 1 3 JKL 4 7 MNO 5 6 TUV WXYZ 8 9 REPEAT ALBUM TUNER/ BAND 0 > 10 /REW u /h REC S.
Using the timers 5 1 CLOCK/ SLEEP TIMER - AUTO OFF ^ TITLE IN DISPLAY DISC 1 ABC DEF 2 3 PROGRAM GHI 4 5 PLAY MODE PQRS TUV 7 JKL 8 REPEAT 4 PLAY/ REC DIMMER 0 /REW ALBUM u TUNER/ BAND TAPE q 6 2,3 9 > 10 = /FF The timer has two functions. It can be set to turn on at a certain time to wake you up, or it can be set to record from the radio or an external source. The play timer cannot be used in combination with the record timer.
Using the timers TITLE IN DISC ABC 2 1 JKL PLAY/ REC DIMMER DEF 3 PROGRAM GHI 4 5 6 PLAY MODE PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 REPEAT 0 DEL ALBUM /REW u TUNER/ BAND TAPE q AUX 9 > 10 = /FF i CD q/ h CLEAR g VOL ENTER PLAY LIST CLOCK/ TIMER Remote control only Using the play/record timer MNO SPACE l"# q SLEEP - AUTO OFF DISPLAY VOL RETURN q RE-MASTER INTRO MARKER TITLE SEARCH S.
Using the sound quality settings A SLEEP CLOCK/ - AUTO OFF TIMER ^ DISPLAY TITLE IN DISC ABC 2 1 JKL PLAY/ REC DIMMER DEF GHI 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 REPEAT A 3 PROGRAM PLAY MODE MNO 9 0 DEL ALBUM /REW u TUNER/ BAND TAPE q = /FF i 3 CLEAR q AUX > 10 CD q/ h g ENTER VOL 1 VOL Press and hold [SOUND] to select "MANUAL EQ" or "PRESET EQ". RETURN PLAY LIST q RE-MASTER INTRO MARKER SOUND SURROUND S.
Convenient functions ^ SLEEP CLOCK/ - AUTO OFF TIMER TITLE IN DISPLAY DISC ABC PLAY/ REC DEF 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 PLAY MODE PQRS TUV 7 8 DEL 0 REPEAT A To dim the display panel DIMMER DIMMER 1 PROGRAM Press [DIMMER]. 6 WXYZ 9 The display dims and all lights are turned off except for the [AC IN] indicator. SPACE l"# ALBUM /REW u TUNER/ BAND TAPE q = /FF i CD q/ h CLEAR q AUX > 10 g VOL ENTER PLAY LIST To cancel Press [DIMMER] again.
Specifications g AMPLIFIER SECTION FTC output power, both channels driven 10% Total harmonic distortion 60 Hz to 3 kHz (Low channel) 26 W per channel (6 Ω) 3 kHz to 16 kHz (High channel) 29 W per channel (6 Ω) Total Bi-Amp power 55 W per channel RMS output power, both channels driven 10% Total harmonic distortion 1 kHz (Low channel) 35 W per channel (6 Ω) 8 kHz (High channel) 35 W per channel (6 Ω) Total Bi-Amp power 70 W per channel Output Impedance HEADPHONE 16 to 32 Ω g FM TUNER SECTION Frequency range
RQT7372 Reference Warranty (U.S.A.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the "Customer Services Directory" on page 27 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to "Product information" on page 26 if you reside in Canada. Common Problems No sound. Sound is unfixed, reversed or comes from one speaker only. Humming heard during play. “ERROR” is displayed. “--:--” appears on the display.
