PANASONIC SC-PM250 (01) PDF MANUAL

PANASONIC SC-PM250 (01) PDF SUMMARY:

What are the important safety instructions to consider before using the unit?

Read the instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference. Follow all instructions and heed all warnings. Do not use the apparatus near water and clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and do not install near any heat sources. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Unplug during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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What warnings should I be aware of regarding the unit?

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or product damage:

• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing.
• Do not place objects filled with liquids on this unit.
• Use only the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not repair this unit yourself; refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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Where should the unit be installed?

Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet, or another confined space and ensure it is well ventilated. Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items. Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit. Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.

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What should I know about the AC power supply cord?

• The power plug is the disconnecting device.
• Install this unit so that the power plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.
• Do not use an AC power supply cord from other equipment.

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What should I know about battery usage?

• There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced; replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing of batteries, contact local authorities or a dealer for the correct method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
• Do not break open or short-circuit the battery.
• Do not charge the alkaline or manganese battery.
• Do not use the battery if the cover has peeled off.
• Remove the battery if you do not use the remote control for a long period of time, and keep it in a cool, dark area.

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What accessories are supplied with the system?

• AC power supply cord
• FM indoor antenna
• Remote control

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Where should the speakers be placed?

Keep the speakers more than 10 mm (3/8") from the main unit for ventilation. Put the speakers on a flat, safe surface. The speakers do not have magnetic shielding, so do not put them near TVs, PCs, or other equipment easily influenced by magnetism.

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What precautions should I take regarding speaker wires?

Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires, as doing so may damage the speakers.

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What should I do if the sound is distorted or when adjusting the sound quality?

Decrease the volume in these conditions to prevent damage.

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What is the function of the Standby/on switch [`] button?

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit still consumes a small amount of power.

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How do I select the audio source?

On the remote control, press the corresponding button to select the source. On the main unit, use the selector.

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How do I prepare the remote control for use?

Use alkaline or manganese batteries. Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with those in the remote control.

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How do I prepare a disc for media playback?

1. Press [CDx] (main unit: [x OPEN/CLOSE]) to open the disc tray.
2. Put in a disc with the label facing up.
3. Press again to close the disc tray.
4. Press [USB/CD] to select “CD”.

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How do I prepare a USB for media playback?

1. Reduce the volume and connect the USB device to the USB port. Hold the main unit when connecting or disconnecting the USB device.
2. Press [USB/CD] to select “USB”.

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Can I use a USB extension cable?

No, the system cannot recognize USB devices connected through a cable.

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How do I prepare a Bluetooth device for media playback?

1. Switch on the Bluetooth® feature of the device and put the device near the system.
2. Read the operating instructions of the device for details.

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How do I pair a device via Bluetooth?

1. Press [ ]. If “PAIRING” is shown, continue with step 4.
2. Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PAIRING”. Or press and hold [ –PAIRING] on the main unit until “PAIRING” is shown. Continue with step 4.
3. [OK]. “PAIRING” is shown. To cancel, select “OK? NO”.
4. Select “SC-PM250” from the Bluetooth® menu of the device. If prompted for a passkey, input “0000”. The device connects with this system automatically after pairing is complete. The name of the connected device is shown for a few seconds.

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How many devices can be paired with this system?

You can pair up to 8 devices with this system. If a 9th device is paired, the device that has not been used for the longest time will be replaced.

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How do I connect a device via Bluetooth?

1. Press [ ]. “BLUETOOTH READY” is shown.
2. Select “SC-PM250” from the Bluetooth® menu of the device. The name of the connected device is shown for a few seconds.
3. Start playback on the device.

A device must be paired to connect. This system can only connect to one device at a time. When “BLUETOOTH” is selected as the source, this system will automatically try to connect to the last connected device.

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How do I disconnect a device via Bluetooth?

1. Press [ ].
2. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “DISCONNECT?”.
3. Press [R, T] to select “OK? YES” and then press [OK]. “BLUETOOTH READY” is shown. To cancel, select “OK? NO”.

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When is a device disconnected?

• When you select a different source.
• When you move the device out of the maximum range.
• When you disable the Bluetooth® transmission of the device.
• When you switch off the system or the device.

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How do I view available information during media playback?

Press [DISPLAY]. Maximum characters that can be shown: approximately 32. This system supports ver. 1.0, 1.1 and 2.3 ID3 tags. Text data that the system does not support can show differently.

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How do I access the play menu?

1. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “PLAYMODE” or “REPEAT”.
2. Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press [OK].

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How do I change the link mode for Bluetooth?

1. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “LINK MODE”.
2. Press [R, T] to select the mode and then press [OK]. Select “MODE 1” if the sound is interrupted.

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How do I play, stop, pause, skip, or search during media playback?

• Play: Press [4/9].
• Stop: Press . The position is memorized. “RESUME” is shown. Press again to stop fully.
• Pause: Press [4/9]. Press again to continue playback.
• Skip: Press [2/3] or [5/6] to skip track. Press [R, T] to skip MP3 album.
• Search: Press and hold [2/3] or [5/6].

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How do I change the input level for Bluetooth?

1. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “INPUT LEVEL”.
2. Press [R, T] to select the level and then press [OK]. Select “LEVEL 0” if the sound is distorted.

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What kind of discs can this system play?

This system can play CD-R/RW with CD-DA or MP3 format content. Before playback, finalize the disc on the device it was recorded on. Some CD-R/RW cannot be played because of the condition of the recording.

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What are the USB device limitations for this system?

This system supports USB 2.0 full speed. This system can support USB devices of up to 32 GB. Only FAT 12/16/32 file system is supported.

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How do I tune the radio manually?

1. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “TUNEMODE”.
2. Press [R, T] to select “MANUAL” and then press [OK].
3. Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the station.

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How do I tune the radio automatically?

To tune automatically, press and hold the button until the frequency starts changing quickly. “STEREO” is shown when a stereo broadcast is being received.

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How do I preset stations automatically?

1. Press [PLAY MENU] to select “A.PRESET”.
2. Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press [OK].

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order. To cancel, press .

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How do I preset stations manually?

1. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “TUNEMODE”.
2. Press [R, T] to select “MANUAL” and then press [OK].
3. Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the station.
4. Press [OK].
5. Press [R, T] to select a preset number and then press [OK].

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How do I improve the sound quality of the radio?

1. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “FM MODE”.
2. Press [R, T] to select “MONO” and then press [OK]. To cancel, select “STEREO”.

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How do I check the signal status of the radio?

Press [DISPLAY].

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How do I set the clock?

1. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “CLOCK”.
2. Press [R, T] to set the time and then press [OK].

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How do I check the time?

Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “CLOCK” and then press [OK]. In standby mode, press [DISPLAY].

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How do I set the play timer?

1. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “TIMER ADJ”.
2. Press [R, T] to set the start time and then press [OK].
3. Do step 2 again to set the end time.
4. Press [R,T] to select the source you want to play and then press [OK].

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How do I start the play timer?

1. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “TIMER SET”.
2. Press [R, T] to select “SET” and then press [OK]. “#” is shown. To cancel, select “OFF”.

The system must be switched off for the timer to operate.

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How do I check the play timer setting?

Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “TIMER ADJ” and then press [OK]. In standby mode, press [DISPLAY] two times.

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How do I set the sleep timer?

1. Press [SETUP] to select “SLEEP”.
2. Press [R, T] to select the setting (in minutes) and then press [OK]. To cancel, select “OFF”.

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How do I select a sound effect?

1. Press [SOUND] repeatedly to select the sound effect.
2. Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press [OK].

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How do I turn on the auto off function?

1. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “AUTO OFF”.
2. Press [R, T] to select “ON” and then press [OK]. To cancel, select “OFF”.

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How do I turn on Bluetooth standby?

1. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “BLUETOOTH STANDBY”.
2. Press [R, T] to select “ON” and then press [OK]. To cancel, select “OFF”.

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How do I check the software version?

1. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “SW VER.” and then press [OK]. The software version is shown.
2. Press [OK] again to exit.

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What should I do if the unit does not work?

The safety device has been activated. Do the following:

1. Press \ on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode. If the unit does not switch to standby mode:
   • Press and hold the button for a minimum of 10 seconds. Or,
   • Disconnect the AC power supply cord and connect it again.
2. Press \ again to switch on the unit. If the problem persists, consult your dealer.

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What should I do if no operations can be done with the remote control?

Examine that the battery is installed correctly.

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What should I do if the sound is distorted or there is no sound?

• Adjust the volume of the system.
• Switch off the system, determine and correct the cause, and then switch on again. It can be caused by straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power, and when using the system in a hot environment.

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What should I do if a humming sound can be heard during playback?

An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords away from the cables of this system.

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What should I do if the disc display is not shown correctly or playback does not start?

• You have not put in the disc correctly; put it in correctly.
• The disc is dirty; clean the disc.
• Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
• There is condensation; let the system dry for 1 to 2 hours.

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What should I do if the USB device or the contents in it cannot be read?

• The format of the USB device or the contents in it is not compatible with the system.
• USB devices with a storage capacity of more than 32 GB cannot work in some conditions.

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What should I do if there is slow operation of the USB device?

Large content size or large memory USB device takes longer time to read. Transfer the data to another USB device or back up the data and reformat the USB device.

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What should I do if the sound is distorted while using a USB device?

Use an optional outdoor antenna. The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

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What should I do if a beat sound is heard?

• Switch off the TV or move it away from the system.
• Move mobile telephones away from the system if the interference is apparent.

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What should I do if pairing cannot be done via Bluetooth?

• Check the Bluetooth® device condition.
• The device is out of the 10 m (33 ft) communication range; move the device nearer to the system.

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What should I do if the Bluetooth device cannot be connected?

• The pairing of the device was unsuccessful; do pairing again.
• The pairing of the device has been replaced; do pairing again.
• This system might be connected to a different device; disconnect the other device and try pairing the device again.

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What should I do if the device is connected via Bluetooth but audio cannot be heard through the system?

For some built-in Bluetooth® devices, you have to set the audio output to “SC-PM250” manually. Read the operating instructions of the device for details.

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What should I do if the sound from the Bluetooth device is interrupted?

• The device is out of the 10 m (33 ft) communication range; move the device nearer to the system.
• Remove any obstacle between the system and the device.
• Other devices that use the 2.4 GHz frequency band (wireless router, microwaves, cordless phones, etc.) are interfering; move the device nearer to the system and distance it from the other devices.
• Select “MODE 1” for stable communication.

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What should I do if the playback image and sound are not synchronized via Bluetooth?

Restart the playback app of the device.

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What does “–:––” mean on the display panel?

You connected the AC power supply cord for the first time, or there was a power failure recently; set the clock.

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What does “ADJUSTCLOCK” mean on the display panel?

The clock is not set; adjust the clock.

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What does “ADJUSTTIMER” mean on the display panel?

The play timer is not set; adjust the play timer.

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What does “AUTOOFF” mean on the display panel?

The system has not been used for 20 minutes and will switch off within a minute; to cancel, press any button.

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What does “DIMMER” mean on the display panel?

You have set the volume to “0”. After 10 seconds, the system switches on the dimmer function.

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What does “ERROR” mean on the display panel?

An incorrect operation was done; read the instructions and try again.

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What does “F61” or “F77” mean on the display panel?

Disconnect the AC power supply cord and consult your dealer.

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What does “F70” mean on the display panel?

Examine the Bluetooth® device or disconnect the Bluetooth® device, switch off the system, and then switch on again.

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What does “F76” mean on the display panel?

There is a problem with the power supply. Disconnect the AC power supply cord and consult your dealer.

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What does “NODEVICE” mean on the display panel?

The USB device is not connected; examine the connection.

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What does “NODISC” mean on the display panel?

You have not put in a disc.

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What does “NOPLAY” mean on the display panel?

• Examine the content; you can only play supported formats.
• The system may have a problem; switch off the system and then switch on again.

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What does “PLAYERROR” mean on the display panel?

You played an unsupported MP3 file; the system will skip that track and play the next one.

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What does “REMOTE1” or “REMOTE2” mean on the display panel?

The remote control and the main unit are using different codes; change the code of the remote control.

• When “REMOTE1” is shown, press and hold [OK] and [ ] for a minimum of 4 seconds.
• When “REMOTE2” is shown, press and hold [OK] and [USB/CD] for a minimum of 4 seconds.

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What does “USBOVERCURRENTERROR” mean on the display panel?

The USB device is using too much power. Disconnect the USB device, switch off the system, and then switch on again.

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What does “–VBR–” mean on the display panel?

The system cannot show the remaining play time for variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.

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How do I set the remote control code to “REMOTE2”?

1. Press and hold [SELECTOR] on the main unit and [USB/CD] on the remote control. “REMOTE2” is shown.
2. Press and hold [OK] and [USB/CD] for a minimum of 4 seconds.

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How do I set the code to “REMOTE1”?

1. Press and hold [SELECTOR] on the main unit and [ ] on the remote control. “REMOTE1” is shown.
2. Press and hold [OK] and [ ] for a minimum of 4 seconds.

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How do I reset the system memory?

1. Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
2. While you press and hold \ on the main unit, connect the AC power supply cord again. Continue to press and hold the button until “––––––––” is shown.
3. Release .

All the settings are set back to the factory preset; it is necessary to set the memory items again.

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How do I maintain the system?

To clean this system, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to clean this system. Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.