Panasonic SC-PM53, RQTV0097-2P, SCPM533 User Manual

The illustrations show SC-PM53.

Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

SC-PM533 is available in the U.S.A. only.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 3

Disc information ..................................... 3

Getting started ........................................ 4

Placement of speakers ........................... 5

Overview of controls .............................. 6

Discs ........................................................ 7

Cassette tape .......................................... 9

Radio ........................................................ 10

Timer ........................................................ 11

Sound adjustment .................................. 12

External unit ............................................ 13

Troubleshooting guide ........................... 14

Speciﬁ cations ......................................... 15

Maintenance ............................................ 15

When moving the unit ............................ 15

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............................. 16

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR CANADA) ........................ 17

Product Service ...................................... 17

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Model No. SC-PM53

SC-PM533

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESSUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (As of December 2005)

In the U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 16.

1 x Remote control

(N2QAYB000008)

1 x AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00018)

2 x Remote control batteries

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

1 x AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00001)

1 x FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-L)

Preparativos iniciales ............................ 18

Colocación de los altavoces ................ 18

Controles ................................................ 19

Discos ..................................................... 20

Cintas de casete .................................... 21

Radio ....................................................... 22

Temporizador ......................................... 23

PPC

Operations in these instructions are described using remote control, but you can do the operations with the main unit if the controls are the same.

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-PM53 for the U.S.A. and Canada.

Your unit may not look exactly as illustrated.

La guía rápida en español se encuentra en la página 18 - 23.

RQTV0097-2P

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to the following system.

System SC-PM53 SC-PM533

Main unit SA-PM53 SA-PM533 Speakers SB-PM53 SB-PM53

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Except for U.S.A.

Inside of product

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Disc information

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• This unit can play MP3 or WMA ﬁ les and CD-DA format audio CD-R/RWs that have been ﬁ nalized.

• It may not be able to play some CD-R/RWs depending on the condition of the recording.

• Do not use irregularly shaped discs.

• Do not use discs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers.

• Do not attach extra labels or stickers on the disc.

• Do not write anything on the disc.

• This unit can access up to 99 tracks.

• Choose a disc with this mark:

Using DualDiscs

The “CD” sides of DualDiscs do not meet the CD-DA standard so it may not be possible to play them on this unit.

MP3 WMA

• Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums. This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20 sessions.

•

• Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).

• To play in a certain order, preﬁ x the folder and ﬁ le names with the 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.

Not doing the following will cause damage to the unit.

Removing the power plug

• “GOODBYE” is displayed when the unit turns off. Remove the

power plug after this display disappears.

Tray caution

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• Always press [OPEN/CLOSE 0] to insert or remove a disc.

• Do not push or pull out the tray by hand as this may cause an accident.

Inserting a disc

• Place the disc label-up in the center or tray.

• Insert only one disc into each tray.

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Getting started

Step Step 11

- Making the connections - Making the connections

Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made.

Connect the AM loop antenna.

AM loop antenna

AM ANT

EXT LOOP

Stand the antenna up on its base. Keep the loose antenna cord away from other wires and cords.

Connect the speaker cords.

Gray

Blue

Red

Black

Gray (ª)

Blue (·)

HIGH

Black (·)

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Red (ª)

Connect the FM indoor antenna.

FM ANT

Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position with least amount of interference.

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Incorrect connection can damage the unit.

Adhesive tape

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FM indoor antenna

Connect the AC power supply cord.

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

Optional antenna connectionsOptional antenna connections

FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna

AM outdoor antenna (not included)

(16 - 40 ft.)

AM loop antenna (included)

AM ANT

EXT LOOP

FM outdoor antenna (not included)

FM ANT

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75 Ω coaxial cable

(not included)

AM ANT

EXT LOOP

FM ANT

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• Never use an outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.

• You can connect the FM outdoor antenna for better reception. Please consult your dealer for installation.

• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is installed.

• Connect the AM outdoor antenna without removing the AM loop antenna. Run 5 to 12 m (16 - 40 feet) of vinyl-covered wire horizontally along a window or other convenient location.

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Step 2

- Inserting batteries into the remote control - Inserting batteries into the remote control

AA/R6/LR6

■ Batteries

• Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

• Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

• Mishandling of batteries in the remote control can cause electrolyte leakage, which may cause a ﬁ re.

Do not:

• mix old and new batteries.

• use different types of batteries at the same time.

• heat or expose to ﬂ ame.

• take apart or short circuit.

• attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

• use batteries if their covering has been peeled off.

■ Use

• Aim at the remote control sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7

Refer to page 6 for remote control signal sensor position.

m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

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- DEMO function - DEMO function

Placement of speakers

When the unit is ﬁ rst plugged in, a demonstration of its functions may be shown on the display. If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by selecting “DEMO ON”.

Press and hold [–DEMO, 7].

The display changes each time the button is held down.

DEMO ONDEMO OFF

While in standby mode, select “DEMO OFF” to reduce power consumption.

Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary.

Use only the supplied speakers.

The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best sound. Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected.

Note

• Keep your speakers at least 10mm (13/32˝) away from the system for proper ventilation.

• These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily inﬂ uenced by magnetism.

• To avoid damage to the speakers, do not touch the speaker cones if you have taken the nets off.

Caution

• Use the speakers only with the recommended system. Failure to do so can damage the ampliﬁ er and speakers, and can cause ﬁ re. Consult a qualiﬁ ed service person if damage occurs or if a sudden change in performance is apparent.

• Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.

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Overview of controls

Main unitMain unit

Refer to numbers in parentheses for page reference.

Cassette lid (9)

This indicator lights when the unit is connected

1 Standby/on switch (POWER y/l) (15)

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.

rewind, tune/preset channel selection,

AC supply indicator (AC IN)

to the AC power supply.

2 Disc play/pause (7)

3 Tape play (9)

4 Bass selection (12)

Music port jack (13)

5 Treble selection (12)

Disc skip/search, tape fast-forward/

time adjustment (9)

Top of unit

Headphone jack (

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage. Plug type: 3.5 (not included)

Cassette lid open (9)

Display panel

Remote control sensor 6 Music port selection (13) Stop/Demo (5, 9)

7 Recording start/pause (9, 13) 8 Tuner/Band selection (10) 9 Volume control

! H.BASS selection (13)

Checking disc position (8) Changing disc (7)

mm (1/

)

˝) stereo

Disc tray open/close (7)

Disc selection (7)

Disc tray (7)

Remote controlRemote control

Buttons such as 1 function the same as the controls on the main unit.

Sleep timer (11)

Auto off

Disc (7)

Program (8)

Clear (8)

Repeat (8)

Album selection

adjustment (12)

(7)

Treble/bass

Clock/Timer (11) Play timer/Record timer (11)

Display (8) Dimmer

Numeric (7, 10)

Delete (8) Disc skip/search, tape fastforward/rewind, tune/preset channel selection, time adjustment (7, 10, 11)

8 3

Stop (7)

Enter (8)

This function allows you to turn off the unit in disc or tape mode only after left unused for 10 minutes.

The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off.

Dims the display panel.

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Re-Master (13)

Preset EQ (12) Surround (13) Muting Play mode (7, 9, 10)

Mutes the sound.

• Press the button to activate.

• Press again to cancel.

Discs

Numeric buttons

Basic playBasic play

CD MP3 WMA

Press [y] to turn the unit on.

Press [1 3~ 5 3] to select your desired tray.

Press [OPEN/CLOSE 0] to open the disc tray and

then load the disc. Press [OPEN/CLOSE 0] again to close the tray.

Label must face upward

Press [CD 6] to start play.

Adjust the volume.

To Action

stop the disc Press [STOP 7]. pause play Press [CD 6]. Press again to

skip tracks Press

search through tracks

direct play If the unit is on standby mode and a

skip album

MP3 WMA

resume play.

[4/REW/4] or [3/FF/¢]

during play or pause. Press and hold [4/REW/4] or

[3/FF/¢] during play or pause.

disc is loaded, press [CD 6] or [1 3 ~ 5 3] to start play.

Press [ALBUM or ] in the play mode. Press [ALBUM then the numeric buttons in the stop mode.

Changing disc (CD CHANGE)Changing disc (CD CHANGE)

CD MP3 WMA

While one disc is playing, you can change the discs in other trays (except in All-Disc random play or program play).

Press [CHANGE 0].

Press [1 3~ 5 3] to select the tray.

Change the disc.

Press [CHANGE 0] again to close the tray.

Tray number

Disc tray

or ] once and

Disc trays

Play Mode functionPlay Mode function

CD MP3 WMA

Press [CD 6] and then [STOP 7].

Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) press [1 ~ 5] to

select the disc. Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.

Mode To play

1-DISC

1DISC

ALL-DISC

ALL DISC

1-TRACK

1TR

1-ALBUM

1ALBUM

MP3 WMA

1-DISC RANDOM

1DISC RND

1-ALBUM RANDOM

1ALBUM RND

MP3 WMA

ALL-DISC RANDOM

ALL DISC RND

Note

• During any random play, you cannot skip to tracks that have been played.

• During 1-DISC RANDOM or ALL-DISC RANDOM play, you can search forward or backward only within the current track.

one selected disc.

all discs in trays, e.g., 4→5→1→2→3.

one selected track on the selected disc. Press the numeric buttons to select the track.

one selected album on the selected disc. Press [ALBUM the album.

one selected disc randomly.

all tracks in one selected album randomly. Press [ALBUM the album.

all loaded discs randomly.

or ] to select

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Discs (continued)

Checking which discs are in the trays (CD CHECK)Checking which discs are in the trays (CD CHECK)

CD MP3 WMA

Press [CD CHECK].

CD CHECK

Press the button again to close the trays.

Note

• The tray with a disc being played will not open.

• If the player is stopped, all trays will open.

• Do not remove or insert discs during disc check.

• Do not pull out the trays during disc check.

• 8 cm discs cannot be checked.

Display functionDisplay function

This function allows you to display the information of the current track.

Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly during play or pause mode.

MP3 WMA

Elapsed time

Elapsed time Remaining time

Remaining

Album name Track name

time

Tag (Artist) Tag (Track) Tag (Album)

Note

• Maximum number of displayable characters: approximately 30

• This unit supports ver. 1.0 & 1.1 ID3 tags. Text data that is not supported will not be displayed.

• ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 tracks to provide information about the track.

Advanced playAdvanced play

Direct access playDirect access play

This function allows you to start play from a speciﬁ c track.

Press the numeric buttons to select and play your desired track.

MP3 WMA

Press [ALBUM or ] to select the album.

Press [3/FF/¢] once and then the numeric buttons

to select and play your desired track.

For two-digit track, press [h10] once, and then the two digits. For three-digit track, press [h10] twice, and then the three digits.

Note

This function does not work during any random/program mode.

Repeat playRepeat play

You can repeat program play or other selected play mode.

CD MP3 WMA

Press [REPEAT] before or during play.

“REPEAT ON” and “ ” are displayed.

To cancel

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Press [REPEAT] again.

“REPEAT OFF” is displayed and “

” is cleared.

Program playProgram play

This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.

Press [CD 6] and then [STOP 7].

Press [PROGRAM].

Press [DISC].

(Within 10 seconds or so)

Press [1~5] to select your desired disc. Press the numeric buttons to select your desired

track. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to program other tracks.

Press [CD 6] to start play.

MP3 WMA

Press [CD 6] and then [STOP 7].

Press [DISC].

(Within 10 seconds or so)

Press [1~5] to select your desired disc. Press [STOP 7].

Press [PROGRAM].

Press [ALBUM or ] to select your desired

album. Press [3/FF/¢] once and then the numeric buttons

to select your desired track. Press [ENTER].

Repeat steps 6 to 8 to program other tracks.

Press [CD 6] to start play.

To Action

cancel program mode Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.

replay the program Press [PROGRAM] then [CD 6].

check program contents

add to the program

clear the last track Press [DEL] in the stop mode.

clear all programmed tracks

Note

• When you try to program more than 24 tracks “PGM FULL” appears.

• During program play, skipping is always in the programmed order, whether forward or backward.

• You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3 and WMA tracks.

• You cannot change or open other trays during program play mode.

• During program play, you can search backward or forward only within the current track.

WMA

MP3

• The program memory is cleared when you change a disc or open a disc tray.

Press [ /REW/4] or [ /FF/¢] when “PGM” is displayed in the stop mode.

To check while programming, press [PROGRAM] twice after “PGM” appears,

then press

Repeat step 3 to 5 in the stop mode.

MP3 WMA

Repeat steps 6 to 8 in the stop mode.

Press [CLEAR] in the stop mode. “CLR ALL” is displayed.

[ /REW/4] or [ /FF/¢] .

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Panasonic SC-PM53, RQTV0097-2P, SCPM533 User Manual

Table of contents

Disc information

Getting started

Placement of speakers

Overview of controls

Discs