Palsonic PMSM-225 Owner Manual

Instruction manual

Mini Component Sound System

PMSM-225

PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD

1 JOYNTON AVENUE

WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA

TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

www.palsonic.com.au

PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE

TELEPHONE

AUSTRALIA:1300 657 888

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NO OPEN COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONAL.

THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE
SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.

THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE
ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

LASER SAFETY

THIS UNIT EMPLOYS A LASER. ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD REMOVE
THE COVER OR ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS DEVICE DUE TO POSSIBLE EYE INJURY.
CAUTION: USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIC HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION:

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LED CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIDE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.

FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

Important Safety Instructions

- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

- All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

- All operating and use instructions should be followed.

1. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

2.

PORTABLE

CART

WARNING

FIGURE 2

Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended
by the manufacturer.

3.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

4.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

5.

Ventilation -The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere
with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug,
or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such
as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

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Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

7.

Power Sources -The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.

8.

Grounding or Polarisation -The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarisation means of
an appliance is not defeated.

9.

Power - Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

10.

Protective Attachment Plug - If the appliance is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This
is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of
the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer
that has same overload protection as the original plug.

11.

Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

12.

Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

13.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to and antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding
electrode. See Figure 1.

14.

Non-use Periods -The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a
long period of time.

15.

Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.

16.

Damage Requiring Service -The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
a) The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
b) Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
c) The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
d) The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
e) The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17.

Servicing -The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

FIGURE 1

AS PER NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-31)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICING GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

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Please keep the sound system's guarantee card and receipt safe for
warranty purposes, if guarantee card is supplied to you.

Precautions

Read carefully through this manual to familiarise yourself with this
high - quality sound system.
Make sure the rating of your household electricity supply matches that
shown on the back of the sound system.
Refer to this chapter and the "Installation/connections" chapter (page
18/19) to help you install and adjust your sound system.

Do not ...

...

expose the sound system to high levels of humidity and heat, to avoid
the risk of fire and electric shock.

...

connect the sound system to the power supply if you have just moved
it from a cold to a warm environment. This can result in condensation
inside the system and cause serious damage to the machine and
cassettes. Wait around two hours to allow it to reach room
temperature.

Make sure ...

...

the system is placed on a stable, flat surface.

...

you place the system where there is good ventilation all around.

...

you clean the system only with a soft, line-free cloth, do not use
aggressive or alcohol-based cleaning agents.

...

you disconnect the power supply if the system appears to be working
incorrectly, is making an unusual sound, has a strange smell, has
smoke emitting from it or liquids have got inside it.
Have a qualified technician check the system.

...

you disconnect the power supply and aerial if you will not be using the
system for a long period or during a thunderstorm.

For your own safety!

There are no components in this sound system you can
service or repair yourself.
Do not open the case of the sound system. Only allow
qualified personnel to repair or service your set.
"Class 1 Laser Product" : Do not override the safety locks
around the laser unit of the CD player : Laser beams can
damage your eyes!
This sound system is designed for continuous operation.
Switching it off does not disconnect it from the mains
(stand-by). To disconnect it from the mains, you have to
unplug it.
Recording any copyright protected material may infringe
a copyright.

"CAUTION : Replace fusible resistor with the same type and rating."

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Before doing anything with this machine, please
read the chapter "Installation / connections".

Contents

Controls

The remote control unit ...................................................................................................

The sound .......................................................................................................................

The machine ...................................................................................................................

Radio listening

Tuning station, Programming station presets, Selecting station presets ........................ 10

Tape playing

Playing tapes, Winding, Continuous playback ................................................................

CD Playing

Playing CDs, Searching, Skipping ..................................................................................

Programmed CD tracks playback, Repeat playback, Random playback ........................

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Recording

Recording Recording stations, from a connected device ...............................................

Recording CDs with synchro start, Recording from another tape (dubbing) ..................

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Timer and clock

Setting the clock, Displaying the time .............................................................................

Setting the timer, Timer tape (play or record) function, Timer stand-by on/off.

Checking the timer ..........................................................................................................

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Installation / connections

Placing your sound system components, Remote control and batteries ........................

Installation ......................................................................................................................

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Appendix

Before you ask a specialist, Cleaning the audio heads of the tape deck ........................

Compact discs, Technical data .......................................................................................

On the following pages, the pictures show the buttons you press on the remote control or on the set to
perform the function. Some pictures show what you should see in the displays of the machine (if present).

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CONTROLS

The remote control is the principal means of control, but the main functions are also
available on the front of the machine.
Press the buttons POWER or FUNCTION (TAPE, TUNER, AUX, CD) to turn on the
power.

The Remote Control unit

Power on / off (stand-by).

MAX.

4M

MAX.

4M

FUNCTION

VOL

VOL

TUNE TUNE

PRESET

CLEAR

To select tape, tuner, a connected device (video ...) or CD
player.

To set the volume level.

To tune in stations, to set values in programming, to fast
reverse or advance CD.

To start play CD or to select station presets.

To stop play or to cancel values and functions.

To enter programme play.

To select random play for all CDs or tracks of the selected
disc.
Press repeatedly

SET

To select repeat play for a track, a CD, or all CDs.

For a short pause during CD play or to advance in a
programming (e.g. clock set).

To select FM or AM radio.

To select FM mono for weak stereo reception.

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With your sound sound system you have unique possibilities
to modify the sound of your music

CONTROLS

The sound

On the

machine

On the

remote control

Volume level

Handy buttons serve for comfortable volume
control both on the machine as well as on the
remote control.

Music styles

This adjustment section lets you adjust your
system's sound to the music style you are
listening to such as Classic, Jazz, Rock and
Pops (Flat means no style).
Press the buttons repeatedly for the desired
mode and watch the display.

Ultra Bass Sound system

Use this button on the machine to give music
more volume and power by boosting its bass
section (on/off).

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