Panasonic SC-PM54 User Manual

The illustrations show SC-PM53

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No. SC-PM53

SC-PM54

SC-PM54 is available in Australia and New Zealand only.

Table of contents

Caution for AC Mains Lead ................ 2

Safety precautions ............................. 3

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

Placement of speakers ....................... 3

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

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

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

Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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

1 x Remote control

(N2QAYB000008)

1 x FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-L)

1 x Antenna plug adaptor

(For United Kingdom:

K1YZ02000013)

2 x Remote control

batteries

1 x AC mains lead

(For United Kingdom:

K2CT3CA00004)

(For Australia and N.Z.:

K2CJ2DA00010)

(For others:

K2CQ2CA00002)

1 x AM loop antenna

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
United Kingdom and Continental Europe.

Your unit may not look exactly as illustrated.

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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-PM54

Main unit SA-PM53 SA-PM54

Speakers SB-PM53 SB-PM54

Back of product

Inside of product
Tuotten sisällä
Produktets
innside

Caution for AC Mains Lead

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical
& Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or
accompanying documents means that used
electrical and electronic products should not be
mixed with general household waste. For proper
treatment, recovery and recycling, please take

these products to designated collection points,
where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return
your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of
an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact
your local authority for further details of your nearest
designated collection point.
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

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.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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Disc information

• This unit can play MP3 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.

CD

• 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

• 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.

• “GOODBYE” is displayed when the unit turns off. Remove the
mains plug after this display disappears.

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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.

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

• Insert only one disc into each tray.

Placement of speakers

SC-PM53

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

SC-PM54

Place the speakers so
that the tweeter is on the
inside.

OPEN/CLOSE

Tweeter

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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 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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Step 1

- Making the connections

Getting started

Step 1

Connect the AC mains lead cord only after all other connections have been made.

1

AM loop antenna

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

- Making the connections

Connect the AM loop antenna.

2

AM ANT

EXT LOOP

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

Connect the FM indoor antenna.

Adhesive
tape

FM ANT



75

FM indoor
antenna

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3

Connect the speaker cords.

For Europe

Black

Red

(·)

L

R

Black

(6

For others

Blue (·)

Gray

Blue

Incorrect connection can damage the unit.

Red

Black

Gray
(ª)

L

R

H

HIG

)

)



(6

Red (ª)

Black (·)



)

(6

LOW

Red (ª)

To household
mains socket

4

Connect the AC mains lead.

FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD
ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.

The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit
only. Do not use it with other equipment.

Insertion of connector

Appliance inlet

Even when the connector is perfectly inserted,
depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of
the connector may jut out as shown in the drawing.
However there is no problem using the unit.

Connector

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Optional antenna connections

Optional antenna connections

Step 2

- Inserting batteries into the remote control

SStep 3

- DEMO function

FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna

FM ANT

AM ANT

EXT LOOP

75

FM outdoor antenna
(not included)

AM ANT

EXT LOOP

FM ANT

75

AM outdoor antenna
(not included)

75 Ω coaxial cable

(not included)

(Only for the U.K.)

Use the antenna
plug adaptor
(included).

• 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 of vinyl-covered wire horizontally
along a window or other convenient location.

Step 2

- 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.

AM loop antenna
(included)

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tep 3

- DEMO function

■ 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.

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.

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

m directly in front of the unit.

DEMO ONDEMO OFF

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Overview of controls

Main unit

Remote control

Main unit

Refer to numbers in parentheses for page reference.

Top of unit

Cassette lid (9)

This indicator lights when the unit is connected

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 mains supply.

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

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)

Disc tray open/close (7)

Disc selection (7)

Disc tray (7)

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 stereo

Remote control

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

Sleep timer (11)

Program (8)

Album selection

Treble/bass

adjustment (12)

Re-Master (13)

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Auto off

Disc (7)

Clear (8)

Repeat (8)

(7)

2

6

4

!

7

Clock/Timer (11)

Play timer/Record timer (11)
Display (8, 10)
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)

9

Enter (8)

5

Preset EQ (12)
Surround (13)
Muting

Play mode (7, 9, 10)

6

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.

Mutes the sound.

• Press the button to activate.

• Press again to cancel.

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Basic play

Changing disc (CD CHANGE)

Play Mode function

Discs

Numeric
buttons

Disc trays

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Basic play

CD MP3

1
2
3

4
5

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

Changing disc (CD CHANGE)

CD MP3

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

1
2
3
4

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

Tray number

Disc tray

Press [CD 6] to start play.

Adjust the volume.

resume play.

CD

[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.

.

or ] once and

Press [CHANGE 0].
Press [1 3~ 5 3] to select the tray.

Change the disc.
Press [CHANGE 0] again to close the tray.

Play Mode function

CD MP3

1
2

3

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.

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

1-DISC RANDOM

1DISC RND

1-ALBUM RANDOM

1ALBUM RND

MP3

ALL-DISC RANDOM

ALL DISC RND

CD

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

or ] to select

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Discs (continued)

Checking which discs are in the trays (CD CHECK)

2

3

4

5

1

Display function

Advanced play

Direct access play

Repeat play

Program play

Checking which discs are in the trays (CD CHECK)

CD MP3

1

Press [CD CHECK].

CD CHECK

Press the button again to close the trays.

2

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 function

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

Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly during play or pause mode.

CD

MP3

Elapsed time

Elapsed time Remaining time

Remaining

Album name Track name

time

ID3 (Artist) ID3 (Track) ID3 (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 play

Direct access play

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

CD

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

MP3

Press [ALBUM or ] to select the album.

1

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

2

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 play

You can repeat program play or other selected play mode.

CD MP3

Press [REPEAT] before or during play.

“REPEAT ON” and “ ” are displayed.

To cancel

Press [REPEAT] again.

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Program play

This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.

CD

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

1

Press [PROGRAM].

2

Press [DISC].

3

(Within 10 seconds or so)

4

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

Press the numeric buttons to select your desired

5

track.

Repeat steps 3 to 5 to program other tracks.

6

Press [CD 6] to start play.

7

MP3

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

1

Press [DISC].

2

(Within 10 seconds or so)

3

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

Press [STOP 7].

4

Press [PROGRAM].

5

Press [ALBUM or ] to select your desired

6

album.

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

7

to select your desired track.

Press [ENTER].

8

Repeat steps 6 to 8 to program other tracks.

Press [CD 6] to start play.

9

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 tracks.

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

•

CD

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

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

Repeat steps 6 to 8 in the stop mode.

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

[ /REW/4] or [ /FF/¢] .

CD

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Cassette tape

Basic play

TPS (Tape Program Sensor)

Recording

Recording the radio

Recording discs

Recording programmed tracks

Other basic operations

Erasure prevention

Top of unit

Cassette lid

The buttons described for “Cassette tape” are mainly for
the main unit unless indicated otherwise.

Basic play

Press [0] and insert the cassette.

1

"

Forward side

Close the lid by hand.

2

Press [TAPE 3] to start play.

3

To play the other side of the cassette, turn the cassette over.

To Action

stop tape playback Press [–DEMO, 7].

start one-touch play Press [TAPE 3] when the unit is OFF with

fast-forward and
rewind

Note

• Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught
in the mechanism.

• Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used
incorrectly.

the cassette loaded.

[4/REW/4] or [3/FF/¢] in the

Press
stop mode.

TPS (Tape Program Sensor)

This function enables you to search the beginning of a track,
up to a maximum of 9.

Press

[4/REW/4] or [3/FF/¢] during play.

Play resumes from the track found.

Note

TPS may not function properly:

• with short silent parts

• when noise occurs between tunes

• if silent parts found within tunes

Insert inside
the guides

Recording

Use normal position tapes.
High position and metal position tapes can be used, but this
unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly.

Preparation

Wind the leader tape so that recording can begin
immediately.

Recording the radio

Insert the cassette to be recorded.

1

Tune to the required station (refer to page 10).

2

Press [¶ REC/8] to start recording.

3

Recording discs

Insert the cassette to be recorded.

1

Press [CD 6] and then [–DEMO, 7].

2

Press [OPEN/CLOSE 0] to insert the disc. Press

3

again to close.

Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to select

4

your desired mode (refer to page 7).
Press [¶ REC/8] to start recording.

5

Recording programmed tracks

Insert the cassette to be recorded.

1

Program the tracks you want (refer to page 8).

2

Press [¶ REC/8] to start recording.

3

Other basic operations

To Action

erase a recorded
sound

stop recording Press [–DEMO, 7].

stop recording
temporarily

record on the other
side of the tape

You can perform the same operation of [¶ REC¥8] on the
main unit by pressing [REC ¶¥8] and [TAPE] simultaneously
on the remote control.

You attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre-recorded
tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may
infringe copyright laws.

Erasure prevention

The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent
recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown.

Side A

1) Insert the cassette to be recorded.

2) Press [TAPE 3] and then
[–DEMO, 7].

3) Press [¶ REC¥8].

1) Press [¶ REC¥8].

2) Press again to resume recording.

Turn the cassette over and press
[¶ REC¥8].

To re-record

Normal tape

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Tab for

side B

Tab for

side A

Adhesive tape

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Radio

Manual tuning

To improve FM sound quality

RDS broadcasting (For Europe)

Memory preset

Automatic presetting

Manual presetting

Selecting a preset station

AM allocation setting

Numeric
buttons

RDS broadcasting (For Europe)

Enable you to display the name of a broadcasting station or
a program type.

Press [DISPLAY] to display:

Station Name (PS)

Frequency display

RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor.

Program type displays

NEWS
AFFAIRS
INFO
SPORT
EDUCATE
DRAMA
CULTURE
SCIENCE

M-O-R- M = “Middle-of-the-road music”

VARIED
POP M
ROCK M
M-O-R- M
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
OTHER M
WEATHER

Program Type (PTY)

FINANCE
CHILDREN
SOCIAL A
RELIGION
PHONE IN
TRAVEL
LEISURE
JAZZ

COUNTRY
NATIONAL
OLDIES
FOLK M
DOCUMENT
TEST
ALARM

Memory preset

Up to 15 stations can be set in both the FM and AM bands.

Preparation

Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

Automatic presetting

Press and hold [PROGRAM] to start presetting.

Manual tuning

Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

1

Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

2

Press [4/REW/4] or [3/FF/¢] to select the

3

frequency of the required station.

“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received.

To tune automatically

Press

[4/REW/4] or [3/FF/¢] for a moment until the

frequency starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto
tuning, stopping when it fi nds a station.

• Auto tuning may not function when there is excessive
interference.

• To cancel auto tuning, press [4/REW/4], [3/FF/¢] or
[STOP 7].

To improve FM sound quality

Press and hold [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.

To cancel

Press and hold [PLAY MODE] again until “MONO”
disappears.

• MONO is also cancelled if the frequency is changed.

• Turn off “MONO” for normal listening.

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Manual presetting

Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

1

Press [4/REW/4] or [3/FF/¢] to tune to the

2

required station.

Press [PROGRAM].

3

Press numeric buttons to select a channel.

4

The station occupying a channel is erased if another
station is preset in that channel.

Repeat steps 2 to 4 to preset more stations.

5

Selecting a preset station

Press numeric buttons to select the channel.

For channels 10 to 15 press [h10], then the two digits.

OR

Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PRESET”.

1

Press [4/REW/4] or [3/FF/¢] to select the

2

channel.

AM allocation setting

By main unit only

This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in
10 kHz steps.

To change the step to 9 kHz to 10 kHz

Press and hold [TUNER/BAND].

1

After a few seconds the display changes to a fl ashing
display of the current minimum frequency.

Continue to hold down [TUNER/BAND].

2

• When the minimum frequency changes, release the
button. To return to the original step, repeat the above
steps.

• After the setting is changed, any previously preset
frequency will be cleared.

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Timer

Setting the clock

Using the sleep timer

Using the play or record timer

Setting the clock

This is a 24-hour clock.

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.

1

Each time you press the button:

CLOCK

Within 5 seconds, press [4/REW/4] or [3/FF/¢]

2

to set the time.

˚ PLAY

Original display

˚ REC

Using the play or record timer

You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake
you up (play timer) or to record from the radio or a music port
source (record timer).

Preparation

Turn the unit on and set the clock.

Timer Action

Play timer Prepare the music source you want to listen

Record timer Check the cassette’s erasure prevention

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] repeatedly to select your

1

desired timer.

Within 5 seconds, press [4/REW/4] or [3/FF/¢]

2

to set the starting time.

to; cassette, disc number (1-5), radio or
music port source, and set the volume.

tabs (refer to page 9), insert the cassette and
tune to the radio station (refer to page 10) or
select music port source (refer to page 13).

CLOCK

˚ PLAY

Original display

Start time

˚ REC

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Press [CLOCK/TIMER] again to confi rm.

3

Displaying the clock

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to display the clock for a few
seconds.

Note

The clock may lose or gain minutes over a period of time. Readjust
as necessary.

Using the sleep timer

This function enables you to turn off the unit automatically
after the set time.

Press [SLEEP] repeatedly to select your desired time.

30MIN 60MIN 90MIN 120MIN OFF

To cancel

Press [SLEEP] to select “OFF”.

Changing the remaining time

Press [SLEEP] to show the remaining time, and press
[SLEEP] again to select your desired time.

Note

• The play and sleep timer or the record and sleep timer can be used
together.

• The sleep timer always has priority. Be sure not to overlap timer
settings.

Sleep timer indicator

Play timer indicator

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to confirm.

3

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the finishing time.

4

To activate the timer

Press [˚PLAY/REC] to turn on your desired timer.

5

Press [y] to turn off the unit.

6

The unit must be off for the timers to operate.

To enjoy the desired source after the timer setting is
completed.

The volume level (for play timer) and music source are stored
in the timer memory and the timer will start in these preset
conditions. However, the disc numbers do not get stored in
the timer memory.

1. After step 5, start playing the desired source.

2. Reset the disc numbers if you have changed any of them,
confi rm that a disc or cassette is inserted, then press [y]
to put the unit on standby.

Finish time

˚ PLAY

Record timer indicator

˚ REC

no display (off)

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Timer (Continued)

Other basic operations

Selecting sound effects

Preset EQ

Bass or treble

Other basic operations

To Action

change the settings Repeat steps 1 to 4 and 6 on page 11.

change the source
or volume

check the settings
(when the unit is on
or in standby mode)

cancel Press [˚PLAY/REC] to clear the timer

Note

• The play timer and record timer cannot be used together.

• The play timer will start at the preset time, with the volume
increasing gradually to the preset level.

• The record timer will start 30 seconds before the set time with the
volume muted.

• The timer comes on at the set time every day if the timer is on.

• The unit must be in the standby mode for the timer to function.

• If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is functioning, the
fi nish time setting will not be activated.

• If MUSIC PORT is selected as the source when the timer comes on,
the system turns on and engages MUSIC PORT as the source. If
you wish to playback or record from the portable audio equipment,
activate the equipment’s play mode and increase the volume. (See
the portable audio equipment’s instruction manual.)

1) Press [

2) Make changes to the source or volume.

3) Perform steps 5 and 6 on page 11.

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] repeatedly to
select

indicators from the display.

˚PLAY/REC] to clear the timer

indicator from the display.

˚PLAY or ˚REC.

Sound adjustment

Selecting sound effects

You can change the sound effect by selecting Preset EQ or
adjusting the bass or treble effect.

Preset EQ

Press [PRESET EQ] repeatedly to select your desired
setting.

→

HEAVY

Setting Effect

HEAVY Adds punch to rock
CLEAR Clarifi es higher frequencies
SOFT For background music
VOCAL Adds gloss to vocal
EQ-OFF No effect

CLEAR → SOFT → VOCAL → EQ-OFF

Bass or treble

Enable you to enjoy the lower or higher pitch sound.

Press [BASS] or [TREBLE] to select your desired

1

setting.

Setting Effect

BASS For lower pitch sound

TREBLE For higher pitch sound

Press [5] or [∞] to adjust the level.

2

OR

To adjust bass or treble using the main unit.

Turn [BASS] or [TREBLE] clockwise to increase the
level.
Turn [BASS] or [TREBLE] counter-clockwise to decrease
the level.

Note

The tone level can be varied within -3 to +3.

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Enjoying surround sound

Enjoying surround sound

Enhancing the bass

Re-master – Enjoying more natural sound

Connecting to a portable audio equipment

Playing from portable audio equipment

Recording from portable audio equipment

Enable you to add natural width and depth to the stereo
sound.

To activate

Press [SURROUND] to display “

To cancel

Press [SURROUND] again to clear “

Note

• Surround sound is less discernible when listening through
headphones.

• If interference in FM stereo reception increases, cancel the
surround sound effect.

” indicator.

” indicator.

External unit

The buttons described for “External unit” are mainly for
the main unit unless indicated otherwise.

Connecting to a portable audio equipment

This feature enables you to enjoy music from portable audio
equipment.

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Enhancing the bass

Enable you to enjoy the powerful bass effect.

Press [H.BASS] repeatedly to select your desired
setting.

LEVEL 1

Note

The actual effect depends on the disc.

→

LEVEL 2 → OFF

Re-master – Enjoying more natural sound

MP3

Discs recorded at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

This feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording
to give you a sound closer to the original.

Press [RE-MASTER] during play to select “RE-MASTER
ON”.

Each time you press the button:

RE-MASTER ON ↔ RE-MASTER OFF

Note

You cannot change RE-MASTER during recording.

MUSIC
PORT
jack

Audio cord (not included)

Portable audio equipment
(not included)

Playing from portable audio equipment

Switch off the equalizer function (if there is any) of the
portable audio equipment before you plug into the MUSIC
PORT jack. Otherwise, sound from the speaker may be
distorted.

Plug the audio cord into the MUSIC PORT jack and

1

press [MUSIC P.].

Play the portable audio equipment. (See the portable

2

audio equipment’s instruction manual.)

Recording from portable audio equipment

Insert the cassette to be recorded.

1

Press [MUSIC P.].

2

Play the portable audio equipment.

3

Press [¶ REC¥8] to start recording.

4

Note

• All peripheral components and cables are sold separately.

• For other recording operations, refer to page 9, “Other basic
operations”.

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fi x the system as described below, or if something not listed
here occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer.

Common problems

No sound.

Sound is unfi xed, reversed or comes
from one speaker only.

Humming heard during play.

“ERROR” is displayed.

“– –:– –” appears on the display.

“F61” is displayed.

Listening to the radio

Noise is heard.
The stereo indicator fl ickers or doesn’t
light.
Sound is distorted.

A beat sound is heard.

A low hum is heard during AM
broadcast.

When there is a television set nearby

The picture on the TV
disappears or stripes appear
on the screen.

Turn the volume up.
The speaker cables may not be connected properly. Turn the unit off, check and correct the
connections and turn the unit on (refer to page 4).

Check the speaker connections (refer to page 4).

An AC mains lead or fl uorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords
away from this unit’s cables.

Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.

You plugged the AC mains lead in for the fi rst time or there was a power failure recently.
Set the time (refer to page 11).

Check and correct the speaker cables connections (refer to page 4). Unplug and plug in the
AC mains lead, then turn on the unit.
If this does not fi x the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.

Use an outdoor antenna (refer to page 5).

Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.

Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.

The location and direction of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor antenna,
change to an outdoor antenna (refer to page 5).

The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from
the unit.

Using the cassette deck

Recording is not possible.

Playing discs

The display is wrong or play
won’t start.

The total number of tracks displayed
differs each time the same disc is
inserted.
Unusual sound is heard.

CD-RW cannot be read.

“VBR–” is displayed instead of the
remaining play time.

“TAKE OUT/DISC” appears on the
display.

The remote control

Remote control doesn’t work.

If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape (refer
to page 9).

The disc may be upside down (refer to page 3).
Wipe the disc.
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in temperature. Wait
about an hour for it to clear and try again.

The disc may be scratched, or its data may be defective. Replace the disc.

The disc was incompletely formatted. Use the recording equipment to fully format the disc
before recording.

The unit cannot display the remaining play time for variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.

There is a problem with the disc mechanism. (A power failure may have occurred.)
The tray will open automatically. Remove the disc from the tray, and after ensuring there is
no disc in the tray, close it. The unit will make the disc changing noises for a few moments
and then it should operate normally.

Check that the batteries are inserted correctly (refer to page 5).
Replace the batteries if they are worn.

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If the surfaces are dirty

For a cleaner, crisper sound

Specifi cations

AMPLIFIER SECTION

RMS OUTPUT POWER both channel
driven
10% total harmonic distortion

For United Kingdom and
Continental Europe

1 kHz 50 W per channel (6 Ω)

For Australia and N.Z.

1 kHz

(Low channel) 45 W per channel (6 Ω)

8 kHz

(High channel) 45 W per channel (6 Ω)

Total Bi-Amp power 90 W per channel
Input Impedance
Music port 250 mV 12kΩ
Output Impedance
Headphone 16
Phone jack
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm
Music port input jack
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm

FM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range

87.50

MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps)

Sensitivity 0.3
S/N 26
Antenna terminals 75
Preset station FM 15 stations

AM 15 stations

dB 0.2 µV

AM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range
522 kHz to 1629

520 kHz to 1630

Sensitivity

For United Kingdom and
Continental Europe

S/N 20 dB (at 999 kHz) 900 µV/m

For Australia and N.Z.

S/N 20 dB (at 1000 kHz) 900 µV/m

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

Track system 4-track, 2-channel
Heads
Record/playback Solid permalloy head
Erasure Double gap ferrite head
Motor DC servo motor
Recording system AC bias 100
Erase system AC erase 100
Tape speed 4.8
Overall frequency response (+3, –6
DECK OUT)
NORMAL 35
S/N RATIO 54
Wow and fl utter 0.08 % (WRMS)
Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 120 seconds with C-60 cassette tape

Ω to 32 Ω

µV (IHF)

Ω (unbalanced)

kHz (9 kHz steps)

kHz (10 kHz steps)

kHz
kHz

cm/s

dB at

Hz to 14 kHz

dB (A weighted)

CD SECTION

Disc played [8 cm or 12 cm]
(1) CD-Audio (CD-DA)

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

disc)

(3) MP3

Sampling frequency

CD 44.1
MP3 32

Bit rate
MP3 32
Decoding 16/20/24 bit linear
Pick up
Wavelength 785 nm
Beam source Semiconductor laser
Laser power CLASS 1
(For Norge)
Bølgelengde 785 nm
Laserstyrke
Ingen farlig stråling sendes ut
Audio output (Disc)
Number of channels 2-Channel
Frequency response

20

Wow and fl utter Below measurable limit
Digital fi lter 8
D/A converter MASH (1 bit DAC)

kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

kbps to 384 kbps

Hz to 20 kHz (+1dB, -2 dB)

SPEAKER SECTION

SC-PM53

SC-PM54

SC-PM53

Woofer 10 cm cone type (6
Tweeter 6

SC-PM54

Woofer 10 cm cone type (6

Tweeter 6
Super Tweeter 2.5

Impedance 6
Input power (IEC)

50 W (Max)

HIGH 90 W (Max)
LOW 90
Output sound pressure 80
Crossover frequency

Typ e 2 way, 2 speaker system

Typ e 3 way, 3 speaker system

Speaker(s)

cm cone type (6 Ω)

Speaker(s)

cm cone type (6 Ω)

For United Kingdom and
Continental Europe

For Australia and N.Z.

For United Kingdom and
Continental Europe

For Australia and N.Z.

2.2 kHz

cm piezo type

W (Max)

dB/W (1.0 m)

3.5 kHz

Frequency range

For United Kingdom and
Continental Europe

55 Hz to 32 kHz (-16 dB)
78

For Australia and N.Z.

45 Hz to 35 kHz (-16 dB)

kHz

50

Dimensions (W x H x D)

144

SC-PM53

SC-PM54

Mass 1.9 kg

Mass 2.0 kg

GENERAL

Power supply

For Continental Europe

AC 230V, 50 Hz

For United Kingdom,
Australia and N.Z.

AC 230 to 240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption

For United Kingdom and
Continental Europe

For Australia and N.Z.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

fs

175

Mass

For United Kingdom and
Continental Europe

5.4 kg

For Australia and N.Z.

Operating temperature range

Ω)

+5°C to +35°C
Operating humidity range

5% to 90% RH (no condensation)

Ω)

Power consumption in standby mode

For United Kingdom and
Continental Europe

Ω

For Australia and N.Z.

Note

1. Specifi cations are subject to change
without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.

2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by
the digital spectrum analyzer.

3.

For Australia and N.Z.

“HIGH” and “LOW” on the rear or the
speakers refer to High frequency and Low
frequency.

Hz to 28 kHz (-10 dB)

Hz to 31 kHz (-10 dB)

mm x 249 mm x 200 mm

125 W

156 W

mm x 249 mm x 355 mm

5.5 kg

0.6 W

0.7 W

The labels

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Maintenance

If the surfaces are dirty

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this
unit.

• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions

When moving the unit

Remove all discs.

1

Press [y/I] to turn the unit off.

2

Disconnect the AC mains lead.

3

that came with the cloth carefully.

For a cleaner, crisper sound

Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback
and recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).

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SUOMI

Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja pistokkeen
täytyy olla sellaisessa asennossa, että siihen on helppo
tarttua ongelman sattuessa.

NORSK

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

En

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

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