Panasonic SC-PM250 Operating Instructions page 2

Overview of controls
Do the procedures with the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the same.
A Standby/on switch [`], [1] N Remote control sensor
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or Distance: Within approximately 7 m
vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming Angle: Approximately 20° up and down, 30° left and
a small amount of power. right
B Select the audio source O USB port ( )
On the remote control:
P Disc tray
Press the corresponding button to select the source.
On the main unit:
Q Select "BLUETOOTH" as the audio source
To start Bluetooth ® pairing, press and hold the button.
For Australia and New Zealand
C Basic playback control
Preparing the remote control
D View the setup menu
E View the content information
F Select or confirm the option
G Open or close the disc tray
H Decrease the brightness of the display panel
To cancel, press the button again.
I Adjust the volume level
(not supplied)
J Mute the sound
To cancel, press the button again. Use alkaline or manganese battery.
"MUTE" is also cancelled when you adjust the volume
Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with
or when you switch off the system.
those in the remote control.
View the play menu
K
Select the sound effects
L
Display panel
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Clock and timers
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When "FM" is selected
Setting the clock
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1
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
"FM MODE".
This is a 24-hour clock.
2
Press [R, T] to select "MONO" and then press [OK].
1
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "CLOCK".
To cancel, select "STEREO".
"MONO" is also cancelled when you change the 2
Press [R, T] to set the time and then press [OK].
frequency.
To check the time
To memorise the setting
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "CLOCK" and then
Continue with step 4 of "Manual presetting".
press [OK].
In standby mode, press [DISPLAY].
Checking the signal status
Note:
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
When "FM" is selected
For Continental Europe, the United Kingdom and Ireland Sleep timer
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select "FM STATUS"
and then press [OK].
The sleep timer switches off the system after the set time.
1
For others
Press [SETUP] to select "SLEEP".
Press [DISPLAY].
2
Press [R, T] to select the setting (in minutes) and
FM The FM signal is in monaural.
then press [OK].
The system is not tuned in to a station.
To cancel, select "OFF".
FM ST The FM signal is in stereo.
FM MONO "MONO" is selected as the "FM MODE".
Note:
• The remaining time is always shown on the display. The
RDS broadcasting
display changes temporarily when you perform other
operations.
For Continental Europe, the United Kingdom and Ireland
• The sleep timer can be used together with the play timer.
This system can show the text data transmitted by the • The sleep timer always comes first. Be sure not to set an
overlap of timers.
radio data system (RDS) available in some areas.
Press [DISPLAY].
PS Programme service
PTY Programme type
FREQ Frequency
Note:
RDS may not be available if the reception is poor.
AM allocation setting
For Australia and New Zealand
This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in
10 kHz steps.
1
Press [RADIO] to select "AM".
2
Press and hold [SELECTOR] on the main unit.
After a few seconds, the display panel shows the current
minimum radio frequency. Release the button when the
minimum frequency changes.
• To go back to the initial setting, do the above steps
again.
• Preset frequencies are erased after you change the
setting.
Preparing the media
3
Press [R, T] to select "OK? YES" and then press
[OK].
"PAIRING" is shown.
To cancel, select "OK? NO".
Disc
4
Select "SC-PM250" from the Bluetooth
1
Press [CD x] (main unit: [x OPEN/CLOSE]) to open device.
If prompted for a passkey, input "0000".
the disc tray.
The device connects with this system automatically
Put in a disc with the label facing up.
after pairing is complete.
The name of the connected device is shown for a few
seconds.
Note:
You can pair up to 8 devices with this system. If a 9th device is
paired, the device that has not been used for the longest time
will be replaced.
Connecting a device
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Press again to close the disc tray.
2
Press [USB/CD] to select "CD".
Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth
disconnect it (Z"Disconnecting a device").
USB
1
Press [ ].
1
"BLUETOOTH READY" is shown.
Reduce the volume and connect the USB device to
the USB port. 2
Select "SC-PM250" from the Bluetooth
Hold the main unit when connecting or disconnecting
device.
the USB device.
The name of the connected device is shown for a few
seconds.
3
Start playback on the device.
USB device
Note:
(not supplied)
• A device must be paired to connect.
• This system can only connect to one device at a time.
• When "BLUETOOTH" is selected as the source, this
system will automatically try to connect to the last
2
Press [USB/CD] to select "USB".
connected device.
Note:
Disconnecting a device
█
Do not use a USB extension cable. The system cannot
recognise USB device connected through a cable.
1
Press [ ].
2
Bluetooth ® Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
"DISCONNECT?".
You can connect and play an audio device wirelessly
3
Press [R, T] to select "OK? YES" and then press
through Bluetooth ® .
[OK].
Preparation "BLUETOOTH READY" is shown.
• Switch on the Bluetooth feature of the device and put To cancel, select "OK? NO".
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the device near the system.
Using the main unit
• Read the operating instructions of the device for details.
Press and hold [ –PAIRING] until "PAIRING" is shown.
█ Pairing a device
Note:
A device is disconnected when you:
Preparation
• Select a different source.
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth ® device,
• Move the device out of the maximum range.
disconnect it (Z"Disconnecting a device").
• Disable the Bluetooth ® transmission of the device.
• Switch off the system or the device.
1
Press [ ].
If "PAIRING" is shown, continue with step 4.
2
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "PAIRING".
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Or press and hold [ –PAIRING] on the main unit until
"PAIRING" is shown. Continue with step 4.
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Others
Play timer
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You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake
Auto off
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you up.
Preparation This system automatically switches off when you do not
use it for 20 minutes.
Set the clock.
1
1
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "AUTO OFF".
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "TIMER ADJ".
2
2
Press [R, T] to set the start time and then press Press [R, T] to select "ON" and then press [OK].
To cancel, select "OFF".
[OK].
3
Do step 2 again to set the end time. Note:
This function does not work when you are in radio source or
4
Press [R, T] to select the source you want to play when a Bluetooth device is connected.
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and then press [OK].
To start the timer
Bluetooth ® standby
1
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "TIMER SET".
This function automatically switches on the system when
2
Press [R, T] to select "SET" and then press [OK]. you establish a Bluetooth connection from a paired
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"#" is shown. device.
To cancel, select "OFF".
1
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select
The system must be switched off for the timer to
operate. "BLUETOOTH STANDBY".
2
Press [R, T] to select "ON" and then press [OK].
To check the setting
To cancel, select "OFF".
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "TIMER ADJ" and
then press [OK].
In standby mode, press [DISPLAY] two times.
Checking the software version
Note:
• The timer starts at a low volume and increases gradually to 1
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "SW VER." and
the preset level.
then press [OK].
• The timer comes on at the set time every day if the timer is
The software version is shown.
on.
• If you switch off the system and then switch on again while a 2
Press [OK] again to exit.
timer is in operation, the timer will not stop at the end time.
Maintenance
Sound effects
To clean this system, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
1
Press [SOUND] repeatedly to select the sound
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this
effect.
system.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the
2
Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
[OK].
PRESET EQ "HEAVY" (default), "SOFT", "CLEAR",
"VOCAL" or "FLAT"
BASS –4 to +4 (default: 0)
Using the main unit
1. Press [BASS].
2. Press [2/3] or [5/6].
TREBLE –4 to +4 (default: 0)
Using the main unit
1. Press [TREBLE].
2. Press [2/3] or [5/6].
D.BASS "ON D.BASS" (default) or "OFF D.BASS"
SURROUND "ON SURROUND" or
"OFF SURROUND" (default)
Media playback
Play menu
The following marks indicate the availability of the feature.
CD USB
1
: CD-R/RW in CD-DA format or with MP3 files. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
CD
® menu of the
"PLAYMODE" or "REPEAT".
USB : USB device with MP3 files.
BLUETOOTH : Bluetooth ® device. 2
Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
Basic playback
PLAYMODE
OFF
CD USB BLUETOOTH
PLAYMODE
Play Press [4/9].
1-TRACK
Stop Press [8]. 1TR
USB
The track is memorised.
1-ALBUM
"RESUME" is shown.
1ALBUM
Press again to stop fully.
RANDOM
Pause Press [4/9].
® device, RND
Press again to continue playback.
1-ALBUM
Skip Press [2/3] or [5/6] to skip track.
RANDOM
CD USB
1ALBUM RND
Press [R, T] to skip MP3 album.
REPEAT
® menu of the Search Press and hold [2/3] or [5/6].
OFF REPEAT
ON REPEAT
Note:
Depending on the Bluetooth ® device, some operations may
not work.
Note:
• During random playback, you cannot skip to tracks which
Viewing available information
have been played.
• The setting is cancelled when you open the disc tray.
CD USB BLUETOOTH
You can view the available information on the display Link mode
panel.
BLUETOOTH
Press [DISPLAY].
You can change the link mode to suit the connection type.
Note:
• Maximum characters that can be shown:
Preparation
: approximately 32
CD USB If this system is connected to a Bluetooth
: approximately 16 disconnect it (Z"Disconnecting a device").
BLUETOOTH
• This system supports ver. 1.0, 1.1 and 2.3 ID3 tags.
1
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
• Text data that the system does not support can show
differently. "LINK MODE".
• Example: MP3 album and track number display.
2
Press [R, T] to select the mode and then press [OK].
MODE 1
MODE 2
(default)
Album Track
number number
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Troubleshooting
█ Bluetooth
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Before requesting service, make the following checks. If
• Check the Bluetooth
you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the
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• The device is out of the 10 m communication range. Move
solutions indicated do not solve the problem, consult your
the device nearer to the system.
dealer for instructions.
The device cannot be connected.
█ Common problems • The pairing of the device was unsuccessful. Do pairing
again.
• The pairing of the device has been replaced. Do pairing
No operations can be done with the remote control.
again.
• Examine that the battery is installed correctly.
• This system might be connected to a different device.
Disconnect the other device and try pairing the device again.
Sound is distorted or no sound.
• Adjust the volume of the system.
The device is connected but audio cannot be heard
• Switch off the system, determine and correct the cause, and
through the system.
then switch on again. It can be caused by straining of the
• For some built-in Bluetooth
speakers through excessive volume or power, and when
audio output to "SC-PM250"
using the system in a hot environment.
operating instructions of the device for details.
A humming sound can be heard during playback.
Sound from the device is interrupted.
• An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the cables.
• The device is out of the 10 m communication range. Move
Keep other appliances and cords away from the cables of
the device nearer to the system.
this system.
• Remove any obstacle between the system and the device.
• Other devices that use the 2.4 GHz frequency band (wireless
█ Disc
router, microwaves, cordless phones, etc.) are interfering.
Move the device nearer to the system and distance it from
Display not shown correctly.
the other devices.
Playback does not start.
• Select
• You have not put in the disc correctly. Put it in correctly.
Playback image and sound are not synchronised.
• Disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
• Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard. • Restart the playback app of the device.
• There is condensation. Let the system dry for 1 to 2 hours.
█ Main unit displays
█ USB
--:--"
"
The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read. • You connected the AC mains lead for the first time or there
was a power failure recently. Set the clock.
• The format of the USB device or the contents in it are not
compatible with the system.
ADJUST CLOCK"
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• USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB
• The clock is not set. Adjust the clock.
cannot work in some conditions.
" ADJUST TIMER"
Slow operation of the USB device.
• The play timer is not set. Adjust the play timer.
• Large content size or large memory USB device takes longer
time to read.
AUTO OFF"
"
• The system has not been used for 20 minutes and will
The elapsed time shown is different from the actual play
switch off within a minute. To cancel, press any button.
time.
• Transfer the data to another USB device or backup the data
" ERROR"
and reformat the USB device.
• An incorrect operation was done. Read the instructions and
try again.
█ Radio
" F61"
" F77"
Sound is distorted.
• Disconnect the AC mains lead and consult your dealer.
• Use an optional outdoor antenna. The antenna should be
installed by a competent technician.
" F70"
• Examine the Bluetooth
A beat sound is heard.
• Disconnect the Bluetooth
• Switch off the TV or move it away from the system.
and then switch on again.
• Move mobile telephones away from the system if the
interference is apparent.
" F76"
• There is a problem with the power supply.
A low hum is heard during AM broadcast.
• Disconnect the AC mains lead and consult your dealer.
• Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.
NODEVICE"
"
• The USB device is not connected. Examine the connection.
" NO DISC"
• You have not put in a disc.
Input level
BLUETOOTH
You can change the input level setting if the sound input
level of the Bluetooth transmission is too low.
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1
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
"INPUT LEVEL".
2
Press [R, T] to select the level and then press [OK].
Cancel the setting.
(default)
Play one selected track.
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to
Note:
select the track.
Select "LEVEL 0" if the sound is distorted.
Play one selected MP3 album.
Press [R, T] to select the MP3 album.
Play all tracks randomly.
█ Note on disc
Play all tracks in one selected MP3
• This system can play CD-R/RW with CD-DA or MP3
album randomly.
format content.
Press [R, T] to select the MP3 album.
• Some CD-R/RW cannot be played because of the
condition of the recording.
Cancel the setting.
█ Note on USB device
Repeat playback.
• This system supports USB 2.0 full speed.
• This system can support USB devices of up to 32 GB.
• Only FAT 12/16/32 file system is supported.
█ Note on MP3 file
• Files are defined as tracks and folders are defined as
albums.
• Tracks must have the extension ".mp3" or ".MP3".
• Tracks will not necessarily be played in the order you
recorded them.
• Some files can fail to work because of the sector size.
MP3 file on disc
• This system can access up to:
® device, – 255 albums (including root folder)
– 999 tracks
– 20 sessions
• Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for
extended formats).
MP3 file on USB device
• This system can access up to:
Emphasis on connectivity.
– 800 albums (including root folder)
– 8000 tracks
Emphasis on sound quality.
– 999 tracks in one album
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• Examine the content. You can only play supported format.
• The system may have a problem. Switch off the system and
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then switch on again.
device condition.
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PLAYERROR"
"
• You disconnected the USB device during playback.
Connect the USB device again.
" 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.
"REMOTE 2" is shown, press and hold [OK] and
– When
[USB/CD] for a minimum of 4 seconds.
® devices, you have to set the
USB OVER CURRENT ERROR"
manually. Read the "
• 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.
Remote control code
"MODE 1" for stable communication. 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 [ ]
on the remote control.
"REMOTE 1" is shown.
2
Press and hold [OK] and [ ] for a minimum of
4 seconds.
System memory reset
® device.
device. Switch off the system Reset the memory when the following situations occur:
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• 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.
Radio
Preparation
For Australia and New Zealand
Press [RADIO] to select "FM" or "AM".
For others
Press [RADIO].
Manual tuning
1
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
"TUNEMODE".
2
Press [R, T] to select "MANUAL" and then press [OK].
3
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the
station.
To tune automatically, press and hold the button until
the frequency starts changing quickly.
"STEREO" is shown when a stereo broadcast is being
received.
Memory presetting
You can preset up to 30 FM stations.
For Australia and New Zealand
You can preset up to 15 AM stations.
█ Automatic presetting
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "A.PRESET".
2
Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press [OK].
LOWEST Tuning begins from the lowest frequency.
CURRENT Tuning begins from the current frequency.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the
channels in ascending order.
To cancel, press [8].
█ Manual presetting
1
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
"TUNEMODE".
2
Press [R, T] to select "MANUAL" and then press [OK].
3
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the
station.
4
Press [OK].
5
Press [R, T] to select a preset number and then
press [OK].
Do steps 3 through 5 again to preset more stations.
The new station replaces any station that occupies the
same preset number.
█ Selecting a preset station
pri
1
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
"TUNEMODE".
2
Press [R, T] to select "PRESET" and then press [OK].
3
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the preset
station.
About Bluetooth ®
Panasonic cannot be held responsible for data and/or
information that can possibly be compromised during a
wireless transmission.
Frequency band
• This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
Certification
• This system conforms to the frequency restrictions and
has received certification based on frequency laws.
Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary.
• The actions below are punishable by law:
– Taking apart or modifying the main unit.
– Removing specification indications.
Restrictions of use
• 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
different.
• This system supports Bluetooth security features. But
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depending on the operating environment and/or
settings, this security is possibly not sufficient. Transmit
data wirelessly to this system with caution.
• This system cannot transmit data to a Bluetooth
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device.
Range of use
• Use this device at a maximum range of 10 m.
• 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.).
Licenses
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the
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Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.