Panasonic SC-PM21 manual

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  • Page 1

    Operating Instructions CD Stereo System Model No. SC-PM21 RQT7903-3B Note: “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. Operations in these instructions are described mainly using remote contro[...]

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    2 RQT7903 ( ( F T s A S fu B C If re If c A If b If IM T c B A th T is T is W T S T B R H T (f in Il 1 2 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-PM21 Main unit SA-PM21 Speakers S[...]

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    3 RQT7903 Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) For your safety , please read the following text carefully . This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fi tted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the rep[...]

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    4 RQT7903 Getting started T o household mains socket 4 Connect the AC mains lead. FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONL Y READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON P AGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION. • The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only . Do not use it with other equipment. Insertion of connector Connector Approx. 3.5 mm Even when the connecto[...]

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    5 RQT7903 hold ket Optional antenna connection Optional antenna connection FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna (not included) AM loop antenna (included) • Never use an outdoor antenna during a lightning storm. • Y ou can connect the FM outdoor antenna for better reception. Please consult your dealer for installation. • Di[...]

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    6 RQT7903 Playing a disc 1 2 3 4 Other basic operations O Overview of controls Main unit Main unit Refer numbers in parentheses for page reference. Cassette lid (9, 10) Remote control sensor 1 Album selection (7, 8) 2 Standby/on switch ( y /l ) (7, 12) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is stil[...]

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    7 RQT7903 Numeric buttons Disc tray Playing a disc Playing a disc 1 Press [ y ] to turn the unit on. 2 Press [ 0 OPEN/CLOSE] to open the disc tray and then load the disc. Press again to close the tray . Label must face upward Disc tray 3 Press [CD 6 ] to start play . 4 Adjust the volume. Other basic operations Other basic operations T o Action stop[...]

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    8 RQT7903 Advanced CDs and MP3 functions Advanced CDs and MP3 functions Direct access play Direct access play This function allows you to start play from a specifi c track. CD-DA Press the numeric buttons to select and play your desired track. MP3 1 Press [ALBUM or ] to select the album. 2 Press [ 4 /REW/ 4 ] or [ 3 /FF/ ¢ ] once and then the num[...]

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    9 RQT7903 L” d INTRO function (Album scan) g r st Basic play Basic play 1 Press [OPEN 0 ] on top of the unit. 2 Insert a cassette. • OPE N Insert inside the guides Forward side 3 Close the lid by hand. 4 Press [T APE 3 ] to start play . T o play the other side of the cassette, turn the cassette over . T o Action stop tape playback Press [STOP 7[...]

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    10 RQT7903 Recording the radio Recording the radio 1 Insert the cassette to be recorded on. 2 T une to the required station (refer page 1 1). 3 Press [ ¶ / 8 REC] to start recording. Other basic operations Other basic operations T o Action erase a recorded sound 1) Insert the cassette to be recorded on. 2) Press [T APE 3 ] and then [STOP 7 ]. 3) P[...]

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    11 RQT7903 Recording the radio Other basic operations Erasure prevention nt Radio – T une Memory preset Memory preset Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands. Preparation Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. Automatic presetting Automatic presetting Press and hold [PROGRAM] to start presetting. Manual presetting Man[...]

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    12 RQT7903 Selecting sound effects Y a Preset EQ P P s O T 1 2 Bass or treble B E 1 2 O T 1 2 3 • Setting the clock Setting the clock This is a 24-hour clock. 1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. Each time you press the button: CLOCK ˚ PLA Y Original display ˚ REC 2 Within 5 seconds, press [ 4 /REW/ 4 ] or [ 3 /FF/ ¢ ] to set the time.[...]

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    13 RQT7903 Enjoying surround sound Enjoying surround sound Enable you to add natural width and depth to the stereo sound. T o activate Press [SURROUND] to display “ ” indicator . T o cancel Press [SURROUND] again to clear “ ” indicator . • Surround sound is less discernible when listening through headphones. • If interference in FM ster[...]

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    14 RQT7903 A R P O F F S A A F S C T H M R E T O S W F If the surfaces are dirty I T • • T roubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fi x the system as described below , or if something not listed he re occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you o[...]

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    15 RQT7903 Specifi cations AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS OUTPUT POWER both channel driven 10 % T otal harmonic distortion 1 kHz (Low channel) 15 W per channel (6 Ω) 8 kHz (High channel) 5 W per channel (6 Ω) T otal Bi-Amp power 20 W per channel PMPO output power (For South East Asia only) 430 W Output impedance Headphone 16-32 Ω FM TUNER SECTION Fre[...]

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    Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www .panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT7903-3B L1204CP3035 En CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MA Y RESUL T IN HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REP AIR YOURSELF . REFER S[...]