Operating Instructions
CD Stereo System
Model No. SC-PM500DB
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking
for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of
May 201
1 x
(K2CZ3YY00005)
1 x DAB antenna
(N1EADY000001)
1 x Remote control battery
1 x Remote control
(N2QA
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this system.
For optimum performance and safety
these instructions fully before you connect,
operate or adjust this system.
Keep this manual for future reference.
These operating instructions are applicable
to the following system.
System SC-PM500DB
Main unit SA-PM500DB
Speakers SB-PM500
Y
differently
Do the procedures with the remote
control. Y
the main unit if they are the same.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and easily accessible.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.
T
AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug
from AC
This product may receive radio interference
caused by mobile telephones during use. If
such interference is apparent, please increase
separation between the product and the mobile
telephone.
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN
MODERA
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean
that an electronic accessory has been designed
to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone,
respectively
developer to meet
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
the U.S. and other countries.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
W
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APP
RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
AND THA
LIQUIDS, SUCH
PLACED ON THE
• USE ONL
ACCESSORIES.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK);
THERE
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING T
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT INST
A
ANOTHER CONFINED SP
THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILA
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEA
ENSURE THA
MA
VENTILA
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S
VENTILA
NEWSP
AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED
FLAMES, SUCH
THE UNIT
• DISPOSE OF BA
ENVIRONMENT
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES
USE OF CONTROLS OR
OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MA
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS
YOURSELF
PERSONNEL.
Inside of product
Back of product
Placement
Set the system up on an even surface away from
direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity
and excessive vibration. These conditions can
damage the cabinet and other components, thereby
shortening the service life of the system.
Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to
avoid distortion and unwanted acoustical effects.
Do not place heavy items on the system.
V
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can
overload the system and cause a fire.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source
carefully when setting the system up on a ship or
other place where DC is used.
AC mains lead protection
Ensure the
and not damaged. Poor connection and lead
damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not
pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead.
Pulling the
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can
cause electric shock.
For your safety
carefully
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure
that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere
and that it is approved by
Check for the
or the BSI mark on
the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you
must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A
your local dealer
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUIT
IN YOUR HOME
BE RE
AND DIS
THERE IS
ELECTRICAL
PLUG IS IN
SOCKET
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the
wiring code as stated below
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
col
SAFETY
CAUTION FOR
Foreign matter
Do not let metal objects fall inside the system. This
can cause electric shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the system. This can
cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs,
immediately disconnect the system from the power
supply and contact your dealer
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the system.
They contain flammable gases which can ignite if
sprayed into the system.
Service
Do not attempt to repair this system by yourself.
If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light,
smoke appears, or any other problem that is not
covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect
the
authorised service centre. Electric shock or damage
to the system can occur if the system is repaired,
disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified
persons.
Extend operating life by disconnecting the system
from the power source if it is not to be used for a
long time.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L
W
TO THE EARTH TERMINAL
WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL
OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW
THIS PLUG IS NOT W
Before use
Remove the connector cover
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type
of
mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below
Illustrations may differ from actual
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver
Figure A Figure B
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse
cover
Figure A Figure B
Fuse cover
Fuse (5 ampere)
Fuse (5 ampere)
Amplifier section
RMS output power stereo mode
Front Ch (both ch driven)
20 W per channel (6
), 1 kHz, 10% THD
T 40 W
FM tuner
Preset station FM 30 stations
Frequency modulation (FM)
Frequency
87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna 75 (unbalanced)
Headphones jack
T Stereo, 3.5 mm jack
DAB section
DAB memories 20
Frequency band (wavelength)
Band III (UK only)
1
Band III (Europe)
5A
Sensitivity BER 4x10
-4
Min requirement –98 dBm
DAB external antenna
T F - Connector (75 )
Disc section
Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm)
CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3 formatted disc)
MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3
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
Conserving power
The system consumes approximately 0.2 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. Y
T
mains socket
Red
Black
1
Connect the speakers.
Be careful not to cross
(short-circuit) or reverse
the polarity of the speaker
wires as doing so may
damage the speakers.
USB section
USB port
USB standard USB 2.0 full speed
Media file format support MP3 (
.mp3)
USB device file system
F
USB port power 500 mA
Speaker section
T 2 way
Speaker unit(s)
Woofer 10 cm cone type
T 6 cm cone type
Impedance 6
Output sound pressure 80.5 dB/W (1 m)
Frequency range 52 Hz to 31 kHz (–16 dB)
74 Hz to 27 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
145 mm x 224 mm x 197 mm
Mass 1.9 g
General
Power supply AC 220 to 240 V
Power consumption 19
Dimensions (W x H x D)
153 mm x 224 mm x 232 mm
Mass 1.7 g
Operating temperature range
0°C to +40°C
Operating humidity range
35% to 80% RH (no condensation)
Power consumption in standby mode
0.2 W (approximate)
Note:
1)
notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2)
digital spectrum analyzer
2
Connect the DAB antenna.
Place the antenna where reception is best.
Use DAB outdoor antenna (not included) for
better reception.
Adhesive tapes
Be sure to fully
tighten the screw
3
Connect the
READ THE CAUTION FOR
BEFORE CONNECTION.
Use the included
only
Do not use an
equipment.
Note:
The DAB outdoor antenna should be installed by a
competent technician.
Never use outdoor antenna during lightning storm.
SPECIFICA
3
MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
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
of 7 m directly in front of the main unit.
CAUTION!
•
•
•
•
•
exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time
with doors and windows closed.
•
leakage, which can cause a fire.
•
control for a long period of time. Keep in a cool,
dark area.
1
PREP
4
OVER
RADIO
EXT
SOUND
PRESET EQ
D.BASS
DISPLA
DIMMER
SLEEP
PLA
AUTO OFF
A
B
C
D
E
G
F
H
J
I
K
L
N
M
O
P
U
V
T
A
E
D
Q
R
W
S
F
E
K
TRefer to the numbers in parentheses for chapter
references.
A Standby/on switch [
`
], [
1
] (9, 14)
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]
T
Example: 16: [≧ 10] → [1] → [6]
C Delete a programmed track (5)
D Select source
[iPod]: Select iPod (6)
[CD]: Select disc (5)
[RADIO, EXT:
Select radio or USB (7, 8, 1
E Basic operation
[
4
/
9
]: Playback or pause operation
[
8
]: Stop playback
[
2
], [
6
]: Skip track
Select preset radio station
[
3
], [
5
]: Search track
Tune in to the radio station
[
2
/
3
], [
5
/
6
]: Skip and search track
Select preset radio station
F Select the sound ef
G Select the iPod menu item (6)
H V
Decrease the brightness of the display panel
Press and hold the button to use this function.
T
I Set the sleep timer (9)
Set the clock and timer (9)
J Set the program function (5, 7, 8)
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 (5)
N Set the radio menu item (7, 8)
O [
R
,
T
]: Skip album
Adjust clock setting
[
Y
,
U
]: Select the item in the menu
[OK]: Confirm the setting
P Automatically switch off the system
This function switches of
f the system (except
in radio source) if you do not use the system
for approximately 30 minutes.
T
Q iPod or iPhone dock (6)
R Headphones jack (
) (1
S Display panel
T USB port (
) (1
U Open or close the disc tray
V Disc tray
W
En
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W http://panasonic.net
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PLACEMENT OF SPEAKERS
The right and left speakers are the same.
Use only the supplied speakers.
The combination of the main unit and speakers
give the best sound.
Y
decrease the sound quality if you use other
speakers.
Note:
•
main unit for ventilation.
•
•
Do not put them near TVs, PCs or other
equipment easily influenced by magnetism.
•
can cause damage to the system and decrease
the life of the system.
•
prevent damage:
– When you play distorted sound.
– When you adjust the sound quality
•
touch the speaker cones if you remove the nets.
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.
CAUTION!
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer
instructions.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries
These symbols on the products,
packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical
and electronic products and batteries
should not be mixed with general
household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery
and recycling of old products and
used batteries, please take them
to applicable collection points,
in accordance with your national
legislation and the Directives 2002/96/
EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and
batteries correctly
valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human
health and the environment which could
otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling.
For more information about collection
and recycling of old products and
batteries, please contact your local
municipality
service or the point of sale where you
purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for
incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European
Union
If you wish to discard electrical and
electronic equipment, please contact your
dealer or supplier for further information.
[Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union]
These symbols are only valid in the
European Union. If you wish to discard
these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom
two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol. In
this case it complies with the requirement
set by the Directive for the chemical
involved.
Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
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•
• E-mail:
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•
•
Customer Care Centre Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–
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on our website for further details.
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