Panasonic SC-PMX5 - Manual

Panasonic Corporation

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Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No.

SC-PMX5

GN

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

RQTX9674-B

L0212LL0

En

Do the procedures with the remote control. You can
also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the
same.

Your system and the illustrations can look differently.

These operating instructions are applicable to the following
system.

System

SC-PMX5DB

Main unit

SA-PMX5DB

Speakers

SB-PMX5DB

Safety precautions

WARNING!

Unit

• 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.

–

Do not handle the plug with wet hands.

CAUTION!

Unit

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product

damage,

–

Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in
cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit
is well ventilated.

–

Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

–

Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted
candles, on this unit.

–

Set this unit up on an even surface away from direct
sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and
excessive vibration.

–

Do not use a DC power source.

• This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.
• Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be

unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any
problem occurs.

Inside of product

Back of product

• This unit may receive radio interference caused by

mobile telephones during use. If such interference
occurs, please increase separation between this unit
and the mobile telephone.

• This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments

or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Battery

• 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.
• 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.

• Remove the battery if you do not use the remote control

for a long period of time. Keep in a cool, dark area.

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the type recommended by the

manufacturer.

• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

– If you see this symbol –

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside
the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an
electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and
has been certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device
or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or
iPhone may affect wireless performance.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch
are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.

Preparing the remote control

R6/LR6, AA

Use alkaline or manganese battery.

Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with
those in the remote control.

Point the remote control at the remote control sensor,
away from obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly
in front of the main unit.

Placement of speakers

The right and left speakers are the same.
To prevent damage to the speakers, do not touch the
speaker cones if you remove the nets.

Use only the supplied speakers.

The combination of the main unit and speakers give the
best sound.
You can cause damage to the system and decrease the
sound quality if you use other speakers.

Note:

• Keep your speakers more than 10 mm from the main

unit for 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.

• When you play at high levels for a long period, it can

cause damage to the system and decrease the life of
the system.

• Decrease the volume in these conditions to prevent

damage:

–

When you play distorted sound.

–

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.

Specifications

Amplifier section

RMS output power stereo mode

Front Ch (both ch driven)

20 W per channel (6 ), 1 kHz, 10% THD

Total RMS stereo mode power

40 W

Tuner, terminals section

Preset station

FM 30 stations, AM 15 stations

Frequency modulation (FM)

Frequency

range

87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)

Antenna

terminals

75 (unbalanced)

Amplitude modulation (AM)

Frequency range

522 kHz to 1629 kHz (9 kHz step)

520 kHz to 1630 kHz (10 kHz step)

Headphones jack

Terminal

Stereo, 3.5 mm jack

AUX

Terminal RCA

jack

DAB section

DAB memories

20 channels

Frequency band (wavelength)

Band III (Australia)

9A to 9C (202.928 MHz to 206.352 MHz)

Band III (Others)

5A to 13F (174.928 MHz to 239.200 MHz)

Sensitivity

BER 4x10

-4

Min requirement

–98 dBm

DAB external antenna

Terminal

F - Connector (75 )

Disc section

Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm)

CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3 formatted disc)

Pick up

Wavelength

790 nm (CD)

Laser power

CLASS 1 (CD)

Audio output (Disc)

Number of channels

2 ch (FL, FR)

FL = Front left channel, FR = Front right channel

MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3

USB section

USB port

USB standard

USB 2.0 full speed

Media file format support

MP3 ( .mp3)

USB device file system

FAT 12, FAT 16, FAT 32

USB port power

500 mA (max)

Speaker section

Type

3 way, 3 speaker system (bass reflex)

Speaker unit(s)

Woofer

1.9 cm soft dome type

Tweeter

14 cm cone type

Super tweeter

1.5 cm piezo type

Impedance

3

Output sound pressure

81 dB/W (1 m)

Frequency range

41 Hz to 65 kHz (–16 dB)

48 Hz to 58 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

161 mm x 240 mm x 262 mm

Mass

2.6

k

g

Making the connections

Conserving power

The system consumes approximately 0.7 W 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.

To household mains socket

2

1

3

1

Connect the speakers.

Red

Black

2

Connect the DAB antenna.

Place the antenna where reception is best.

Be sure to fully
tighten the screw.

Tapes

Use DAB outdoor antenna for better reception.

Be sure to fully
tighten the screw.

DAB outdoor antenna
(not supplied)

3

Connect the AC mains lead.

Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment.

Note:

These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do
not put them near TVs, PCs or other equipment easily
influenced by magnetism.

A

B

C

D

E

G

F

H

J

I

K

L

N

M

O

P

R

Headphones jack ( )

• Plug type: Ø 3.5 mm stereo (not supplied)
• Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to

prevent hearing damage.

• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and

headphones can cause hearing loss.

• Listening at full volume for long periods may damage

the user’s ears.

• Be sure to use the supplied or recommended

headphones or earphones.

S

Display panel

T

USB port (

)

U

Disc tray

V

Open or close the disc tray

W

Remote control sensor

A

Standby/on switch [

`

],

[

1

]

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.

B

Numeric buttons [1 to 9, 0, 10]
To select a 2-digit number
Example: 16: [ 10]

→

[1]

→

[6]

C

Delete a programmed track

D

Select audio source

E

Basic playback control

F

Select the sound effects

G

Select the iPod menu item

H

View content information

Decrease the brightness of the display panel

Press and hold the button to use this function.
To cancel, press and hold the button again.

I

Clock and timer operation

J

Set the program function

K

Adjust the volume of the system

L

Mute the sound of the system

Press the button again to cancel.
“MUTE” is also cancelled when you adjust the volume
or when you switch off the system.

M

Set the play menu item

N

Set the radio menu item

O

Select the option

P

Automatically switch off the system

When you are in disc, USB or iPod/iPhone source, the
auto off function switches off the system if you do not
use the system for 30 minutes.
To cancel, press the button again.

Q

iPod/iPhone dock

V

U

Q

D

T

A

W

F

K

R

S

F

E

Top view

Control guide

General

Power supply

AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption

85

W

Dimensions (W x H x D)

175 mm x 240 mm x 349.8 mm

Mass

4.5

k

g

Operating temperature range

0°C to +40°C

Operating humidity range

35% to 80% RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode

0.7 W (approximate)

Note:

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

• Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital

spectrum analyzer.

Supplied accessories

Check and identify the supplied accessories.

1 x AC mains lead

1 x Remote control

(N2QAYB000640)

1 x Remote control battery

1 x DAB antenna

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.

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