Panasonic SC-PM250B Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
CD Stereo System
SC-PM250B
Model No.
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
"EB" indicates the United Kingdom model.
Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation
Kadoma, Osaka, Japan
Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Panasonic Corporation
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
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Safety precautions
Your system and the illustrations can look differently.
These operating instructions are applicable to the
following system.
WARNING!
System SC-PM250B
Main unit SA-PM250B
Unit
Speakers SB-PM02
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product
damage,
– Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing.
– Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
on this unit.
– Use only the recommended accessories.
– Do not remove covers.
– Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
– Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
Back of product
CAUTION!
Unit
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product
damage,
Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries – Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in
Only for European Union and countries with recycling
cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit
systems is well ventilated.
– Do not obstruct this unit's ventilation openings with
These symbols on the products, packaging,
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
and/or accompanying documents mean that
– Do not place sources of naked flames, such as
used electrical and electronic products and
lighted candles, on this unit.
batteries must not be mixed with general
• This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.
household waste.
• This unit may receive radio interference caused by
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling
mobile telephones during use. If such interference
of old products and used batteries, please
occurs, please increase separation between this unit
take them to applicable collection points in
and the mobile telephone.
accordance with your national legislation.
• This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments
By disposing of them correctly, you will help
or performance of procedures other than those
to save valuable resources and prevent any
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
potential negative effects on human health
exposure.
and the environment.
For more information about collection and
AC mains lead
recycling, please contact your local
• The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this
municipality.
unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
socket outlet immediately.
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation. Battery
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom
Replace only with the type recommended by the
symbol):
manufacturer.
This symbol might be used in combination
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your
with a chemical symbol. In this case it
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
complies with the requirement set by the
method of disposal.
Directive for the chemical involved.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and
windows closed.
• Do not break open or short-circuit the battery.
• Do not charge the alkaline or manganese battery.
• Do not use the battery if the cover has peeled off.
• Remove the battery if you do not use the remote control
for a long period of time. Keep in a cool, dark area.
Caution for AC mains lead Supplied accessories
Check and identify the supplied accessories.
For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains
replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of
plug for your safety and convenience.
February 2015. These may be subject to change.)
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
 1 AC mains lead
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that
(K2CT2YY00097)
the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it
is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.  1 DAB antenna
(N1EYYY000015)
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the
body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
 1 Remote control
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
(N2QAYB000984)
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local dealer.
Before use
Sales and Support Information
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
Customer Communications Centre
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC
• For customers within the UK: 0344 844 3899
mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug
• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
fitted and follow the instructions below.
• Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm (Excluding public
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
holidays).
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. • For further support on your product, please visit our
website: www.panasonic.co.uk
Figure A Figure B
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
• Order accessory and consumable items for your
Fuse cover
product with ease and confidence by phoning our
Customer Communications Centre Monday – Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm (Excluding public holidays).
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering
application at www.pas-europe.com.
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are
provided directly by Panasonic UK.
• It couldn't be simpler!
• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for
a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on our
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
website for further details.
Figure A Figure B
Fuse (5 ampere)
Fuse (5 ampere)
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About Bluetooth ®
Panasonic cannot be held responsible for data and/or
information that can possibly be compromised during a
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
wireless transmission.
Hereby, " Panasonic Corporation
Frequency band
product is in compliance with the essential requirements
• This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Certification
Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to
• This system conforms to the frequency restrictions and
our R&TTE products from our DoC Server:
has received certification based on frequency laws.
http://www.doc.panasonic.de
Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary.
Contact to Authorised Representative: Panasonic
• The actions below are punishable by law:
Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre,
– Taking apart or modifying the main unit.
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
– Removing specification indications.
This product is intended for general consumer.
Restrictions of use
(Category 3)
• Wireless transmission and/or usage with all Bluetooth ®
equipped devices is not guaranteed.
• All devices must conform to standards set by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc.
• Depending on the specifications and settings of a
device, it can fail to connect or some operations can be
Licenses
different.
• This system supports Bluetooth ® security features. But
depending on the operating environment and/or
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
settings, this security is possibly not sufficient. Transmit
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
data wirelessly to this system with caution.
• This system cannot transmit data to a Bluetooth ® The Bluetooth
device. trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under
Range of use
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of
• Use this device at a maximum range of 10 m.
their respective owners.
• The range can decrease depending on the environment,
obstacles or interference.
Interference from other devices
• This system may not function properly and troubles
such as noise and sound jumps may arise due to radio
wave interference if this unit is located too close to
other Bluetooth devices or the devices that use the
®
2.4 GHz band.
• This system may not function properly if radio waves
from a nearby broadcasting station, etc. is too strong.
Intended usage
• This system is for normal, general use only.
• Do not use this system near an equipment or in an
environment that is sensitive to radio frequency
interference (example: airports, hospitals, laboratories,
etc.).
Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If
you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the
solutions indicated do not solve the problem, consult your
dealer for instructions.
█ Common problems
The unit does not work.
• The safety device has been activated. Do the following:
1. Press [1] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby
mode. If the unit does not switch to standby mode,
– Press and hold the button for a minimum of
10 seconds. Or,
– Disconnect the AC mains lead and connect it again.
2. Press [1] again to switch on the unit. If the problem
persists, consult your dealer.
No operations can be done with the remote control.
• Examine that the battery is installed correctly.
Sound is distorted or no sound.
• Adjust the volume of the system.
• Switch off the system, determine and correct the cause, and
then switch on again. It can be caused by straining of the
speakers through excessive volume or power, and when
using the system in a hot environment.
A humming sound can be heard during playback.
• An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the cables.
Keep other appliances and cords away from the cables of
this system.
█ Disc
Display not shown correctly.
Playback does not start.
• You have not put in the disc correctly. Put it in correctly.
• Disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
• Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
• There is condensation. Let the system dry for 1 to 2 hours.
█ USB
The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read.
• The format of the USB device or the contents in it are not
compatible with the system.
• USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB
cannot work in some conditions.
Slow operation of the USB device.
• Large content size or large memory USB device takes longer
time to read.
The elapsed time shown is different from the actual play
time.
• Transfer the data to another USB device or backup the data
and reformat the USB device.
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Specifications
█ Amplifier section
RMS output power stereo mode
" declares that this
Front Ch (both ch driven)
10 W per channel (6 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Total RMS stereo mode power
█ Tuner, terminals section
Preset memory FM 30 stations
Frequency modulation (FM)
Frequency range
87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)
75 Ω (unbalanced)
Antenna terminals
█ DAB+ section
DAB memories
Frequency band (wavelength)
Band III 5A to 13F (174.928 MHz to 239.200 MHz)
Sensitivity *BER 4x10
-4
Min requirement
DAB external antenna
® word mark and logos are registered
Terminal F - Connector (75 Ω)
█ Disc section
Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm)
CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3 )
MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3
Pick up
Wavelength
█ USB section
USB port
USB standard USB 2.0 full speed
Media file format support
USB device file system FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
█ Main unit displays
█ Radio/DAB+
" --:--"
Sound is distorted.
• You connected the AC mains lead for the first time or there
• Use an optional outdoor antenna. The antenna should be
was a power failure recently. Set the clock.
installed by a competent technician.
" ADJUST CLOCK"
A beat sound is heard.
• The clock is not set. Adjust the clock.
• Switch off the TV or move it away from the system.
• Move mobile telephones away from the system if the " ADJUST TIMER"
interference is apparent. • The play timer is not set. Adjust the play timer.
" AUTO OFF"
█ Bluetooth ®
• The system has not been used for 20 minutes and will
switch off within a minute. To cancel, press any button.
Pairing cannot be done.
" ERROR"
• Check the Bluetooth ® device condition.
• An incorrect operation was done. Read the instructions and
• The device is out of the 10 m communication range. Move
the device nearer to the system. try again.
The device cannot be connected. " F61"
" F77"
• The pairing of the device was unsuccessful. Do pairing
again. • Disconnect the AC mains lead and consult your dealer.
• The pairing of the device has been replaced. Do pairing
" F70"
again.
• Examine the Bluetooth
• This system might be connected to a different device.
• Disconnect the Bluetooth
Disconnect the other device and try pairing the device again.
and then switch on again.
The device is connected but audio cannot be heard
" F76"
through the system.
• There is a problem with the power supply.
• For some built-in Bluetooth ® devices, you have to set the
• Disconnect the AC mains lead and consult your dealer.
audio output to "SC-PM250" manually. Read the
operating instructions of the device for details.
" NODEVICE"
• The USB device is not connected. Examine the connection.
Sound from the device is interrupted.
• The device is out of the 10 m communication range. Move
" NO DISC"
the device nearer to the system.
• You have not put in a disc.
• Remove any obstacle between the system and the device.
• Other devices that use the 2.4 GHz frequency band (wireless "NO MEMORY"
router, microwaves, cordless phones, etc.) are interfering.
• DAB memory presetting has not been done.
Move the device nearer to the system and distance it from
" NO PLAY"
the other devices.
• Examine the content. You can only play supported format.
• Select "MODE 1" for stable communication.
• The system may have a problem. Switch off the system and
Playback image and sound are not synchronised.
then switch on again.
• Restart the playback app of the device.
"NO SIGNAL"
• The station cannot be received. Adjust the antenna.
" PLAYERROR"
• You played an unsupported MP3 file. The system will skip
that track and play the next one.
" REMOTE 1"
REMOTE 2"
"
• The remote control and the main unit are using different
codes. Change the code of the remote control.
– When "REMOTE 1" is shown, press and hold [OK] and [ ]
for a minimum of 4 seconds.
– When "REMOTE 2" is shown, press and hold [OK] and
[USB/CD] for a minimum of 4 seconds.
"SCAN FAILED"
• Stations cannot be received. Adjust the antenna or do
manual tuning.
" USB OVER CURRENT ERROR"
• The USB device is using too much power. Disconnect the
USB device, switch off the system and then switch on again.
" –VBR–"
• The system cannot show the remaining play time for variable
bit rate (VBR) tracks.
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Making the connections
Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other
®
█ Bluetooth section
connections have been made.
Version Bluetooth ® Ver. 2.1 + EDR
Class Class 2
Supported profiles A2DP, AVRCP
20 W
Operating frequency 2.4 GHz band FH-SS
Operation distance 10 m line of sight
█ Speaker section
Speaker unit(s)
Full range 10 cm cone type x 1 per channel
Impedance 6 Ω
Dimensions (W x H x D) 139 mm x 224 mm x 136 mm
1
Connect the DAB antenna.
Mass 1.3 kg
Be sure to tighten fully the nut.
20 channels
Tape the antenna to a wall with the least amount of
█ General
interference.
Power supply AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption 14 W
–98 dBm
Dimensions (W x H x D) 184 mm x 123 mm x 235 mm
1.1 kg
Mass
Operating temperature range 0°C to +40°C
Operating humidity range
Use an outdoor antenna if the reception is poor.
35% to 80% RH (no condensation)
2
Power consumption in standby mode
Connect the speakers.
(With "BLUETOOTH STANDBY" set to "OFF")
0.2 W (approximate)
790 nm (CD) Power consumption in standby mode
(With "BLUETOOTH STANDBY" set to "ON")
0.3 W (approximate)
Note:
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Red
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
MP3 (*.mp3)
• Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital
spectrum analyser.
Be careful not to cross
(short-circuit) or reverse
the polarity of the speaker
wires as doing so may
damage the speakers.
Remote control code
When other Panasonic equipment responds to the remote
control of this system, change the remote control code for
this system.
Preparation
Press [USB/CD] to select "CD".
█ To set the code to "REMOTE 2"
1
Press and hold [SELECTOR] on the main unit and
[USB/CD] on the remote control.
"REMOTE 2" is shown.
2
Press and hold [OK] and [USB/CD] for a minimum of
4 seconds.
█ To set the code to "REMOTE 1"
1
Press and hold [SELECTOR] on the main unit and [ ]
device. on the remote control.
®
® device. Switch off the system "REMOTE 1" is shown.
2
Press and hold [OK] and [ ] for a minimum of
4 seconds.
System memory reset
Reset the memory when the following situations occur:
• There is no response when buttons are pressed.
• You want to clear and reset the memory contents.
1
Disconnect the AC mains lead.
2
While you press and hold [1] on the main unit,
connect the AC mains lead again.
Continue to press and hold the button until
"– – – – – – – –" is shown.
3
Release [1].
All the settings are set back to the factory preset.
It is necessary to set the memory items again.
Maintenance
To clean this system, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this
system.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
3
Connect the AC mains lead.
READ THE "Caution for AC mains lead" BEFORE
CONNECTION.
To household
mains socket
1
2
3 Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment.
Conserving power
(6 )
(6 )
The system consumes a small amount of power
(Z"Specifications") when it is in standby mode.
Disconnect the power supply if you do not use the
system.
Some settings will be lost after you disconnect the
system. You have to set them again.
Placement of speakers
Adhesive tape
(not supplied)
B
The left and right speakers are the same.
A
You cannot remove the net of the speakers.
(6 )
Use only the supplied speakers.
You can cause damage to the system and decrease the
(6 )
sound quality if you use other speakers.
Note:
• Keep your speakers more than 10 mm from the main unit for
Black
ventilation.
• Put the speakers on a flat safe surface.
• These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not put
them near TVs, PCs or other equipment easily influenced by
magnetism.
(6 )
• When you play at high levels for a long period, it can cause
(6 ) damage to the speakers and decrease the life of the
speakers.
• Decrease the volume in these conditions to prevent
damage:
– When the sound is distorted.
– When you adjust the sound quality.
CAUTION!
• Use the speakers only with the recommended
system. If not, you can cause damage to the
amplifier and speakers and can cause a fire. Consult
an approved service personnel if damage occurs or
if there is a sudden apparent change in
performance.
• Do the procedures included in these instructions
when you attach the speakers.