CD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No. SC-PM25 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Table of contents Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performace and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before use These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. System SC-PM25 Main unit SA-PM25 Speakers SB-PM25 Before use IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................... Placement of speakers .............................................................. The remote control ..........................................
Supplied accessories THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AC power supply cord ................................................... 1 pc. (RJA0065-A) FM indoor antenna (RSA0006-L) .................................. 1 pc. 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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Before use Safety 1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type described in these instructions or as marked on the unit. 2. Polarization—The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug where one blade is wider than the other.
The remote control Listening caution Battery installation EST. 1924 We recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. To establish a safe level: • Start your volume control at a low setting.
Before use Connections 1 2 • Plug the AC power cord into a household AC outlet only after all other connections have been made. • To prepare the AM loop antenna wire and speaker cords, twist the vinyl cover tip and pull off. 3 1 Connect the FM indoor antenna. Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position where radio signals are received with the least amount of interference. 4 Note For the best reception : To household AC outlet 1 An FM outdoor antenna is recommended (\ page 7.
A Connections FM Outdoor antenna (not included) Optional antenna connections 75Ω coaxial cable (not included) You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a mountainous region or inside a reinforced-concrete building, etc. Shield braid Core wire A FM Outdoor antenna Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is installed. 1 Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator. 2 Twist the shield braid. 3 Expose the core wire.
Front panel controls A Main unit A Top of the unit 1 Headphone jack (PHONES) ................................................... 20 2 Standby/on switch (POWER ) Before use Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 3 AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power supply. 4 Display 5 Cassette slot 6 Remote control signal sensor 7 Display select/demonstration button .
A A AUTO OFF SLEEP CLOCK TIMER PLAY REC 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 1 2 4 TUNE MODE PROGRAM CANCEL PLAY MODE SELECTOR TUNER TAPE REV MODE CLEAR CD FF REW TREBLE BASS SOUND MUTING VIRTUALIZER DIMMER 3 by remote control only This is a 12-hour clock. The example shows how to set the clock for 6:30 pm 1 2 y] to turn the unit on. Press [y Press [CLOCK/ TIMER] to “CLOCK”.
The radio: manual tuning 1 1 2 Press [POWER ] to turn the unit on. Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. Every time you press the button: FM W AM 3 5 4 2 3 Every time you press the button: MANUAL W PRESET Listening operations 4 1 5 Adjust the volume. Auto tuning TUNER/BAND 4/REW/ g] or [3 3/FF/ f] for a moment until the Press and hold [4 frequency starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto tuning, stopping when it finds a station.
The radio: preset tuning AUTO OFF SLEEP CLOCK TIMER by remote control only PLAY REC 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 1 TUNE MODE PROGRAM CANCEL PLAY MODE SELECTOR TUNER TAPE TUNER REV MODE PROGRAM CD FF REW CLEAR TREBLE BASS SOUND MUTING VIRTUALIZER DIMMER DISPLAY VOLUME There are two methods of presetting stations. Automatic presetting: All the stations the tuner can receive are preset.
CDs 1 This unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized upon completion of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording. Finalizing is a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW. 4 5 2, 3 1 2 3 Press [POWER ] to turn the unit on. Press [OPEN/CLOSE c] to open the tray. Insert the CD. Set a CD label up on the tray. Press [OPEN/CLOSE c] to close the tray.
CDs A AUTO OFF SLEEP 2 CLOCK TIMER 1 2 3 PLAY REC 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 A Direct access play by remote control only TUNE MODE PROGRAM CANCEL PLAY MODE 1 SELECTOR TUNER TAPE REV MODE CLEAR CD REW FF Direct access allows you to start normal play from a specific track to the last track on the CD. TREBLE BASS SOUND MUTING VIRTUALIZER DIMMER DISPLAY VOLUME 1 Press [SELECTOR] to select the CD mode.
CDs AUTO OFF SLEEP 3 CLOCK TIMER 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 TUNE MODE PROGRAM CANCEL PLAY MODE 1 SELECTOR TUNER TAPE CD FF REW CLEAR REV MODE Program play PLAY REC 2 1 by remote control only 2 5 This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks. 1 TREBLE BASS 2 SOUND MUTING VIRTUALIZER DIMMER DISPLAY VOLUME Listening operations 3 1 2 4 SELECTOR 5 Press [SELECTOR] to select the CD mode. (In the stop mode) Press [PROGRAM].
Cassette tapes 1 2 1 Press [POWER ] to turn the unit on. Insert the cassette with the exposed tape facing left. Tape direction is automatically set “ 2 3 4 3 FWD ” Press [TAPE2 3] to start playback. Every time you press the button: ↔ : The forward side (front side) will play. REV FWD FWD REV 4 : The reverse side will play. Adjust the volume. To stop tape playback To eject tape Press [STOP L] then press [EJECT c].
Cassette tapes A A To fast-forward or rewind the tape Listening operations 3/FF/ f] in the stop Press [4 4/REW/ g] or [3 mode. FWD B To rewind To fast-forward 4/REW/ g 3 /FF/ f To find the beginning of a program (TPS: Tape Program Sensor) 4/REW/ g] or [3 3 /FF/ f] during play. Press [4 Press the button once for each track to be skipped (up to 9 tracks).
Before recording A Preparatory steps A 1 3 Do these steps before each recording. Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. (unneccessary if auto CD editing) Preparation: Press [POWER ] to turn the unit on. 1 Insert the tape to be recorded on. Insert with the exposed tape facing left. 2 2 Press [REV MODE] on the remote control to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button: 1 : One side only records. and : Both sides record (forward reverse).
Recording CDs Normal recording 5 1 1 Insert the cassette with the exposed tape facing left. Tape direction is automatically set to “ 3 2 • Tracks are recorded in the order in which they are found on the CD. • Tracks are cut in the middle when the end of the tape is reached. • You can record from any point on the tape. 4 2 FWD ” Press [REV MODE] on the remote control to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button: : One side is recorded.
Recording CDs A 2 4 3 You can record the whole CD (AUTO-REC) or a selected track (1REC). If a track is interrupted at the end of the side facing up, it is recorded again on the side facing down. A Recording begins from the side facing up and the reverse mode is set to “ ”. Preparation: Insert a CD (\ page 12) 1 1 2 SELECTOR Press [SELECTOR] to switch to CD mode. Press [CD EDIT] so “AUTO-REC” is displayed.
Changing the sound quality A AUTO OFF SLEEP by remote control only CLOCK TIMER 1 2 3 PLAY REC 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 The tone level can be varied within a range of -6 to +6. TUNE MODE PROGRAM CANCEL PLAY MODE SELECTOR TUNER TAPE REV MODE – BASS + CLEAR CD FF REW TREBLE BASS – TREBLE + SOUND MUTING VIRTUALIZER DIMMER DISPLAY MUTING VOLUME To adjust the tone quality A SOUND VIRTUALIZER Press [BASS (– or +)] to adjust the low-frequency sound.
Using the timers 5 4 AUTO OFF SLEEP PLAY REC 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 by remote control only The timer has two functions. It can be set to on at a certain time to wake you up, or it can be set to record the radio or from the aux source. The play timer cannot be used in combination with the record timer.
Using the timers A AUTO OFF SLEEP CLOCK / TIMER PLAY/ REC CLOCK TIMER 1 2 3 PLAY REC 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 REV MODE CLEAR by remote control only Press [CLOCK/ TIMER]. ˚PLAY” or (While the unit is on, press [CLOCK/ TIMER] to select “˚ ˚REC”.) “˚ The timer conditions are shown in the following order.
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. For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter in the U.S.A. and Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre in Canada. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-211-7262, e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or visit www.panasonic.
Reference Servicenter List (U.S.A.
Warranty (U.S.A.) ONLY FOR U.S.A. Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION CD SECTION Power output 1% Total harmonic distortion 30 Hz–160 Hz, both channels driven (Low channel) 9 W per channel (6Ω) 160 Hz–20 kHz, both channels driven (High channel) 4 W per channel (6Ω) Total Bi-Amp power 13 W per channel Input sensitivity AUX 250 mV Input impedance AUX 47 kΩ Output impedance Headphone 16-32Ω Sampling frequency Decoding Beam source/wave length Number of channels Wow and flutter Digital filter D/A converter FM TUNER SECTION Frequency range 87.
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Reference 28 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”) One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.ca RQT5717-2Y © 2001 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.