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© Panasonic Corporation 2012

Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No.

 SC-PM04

EB GN

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these 
instructions carefully.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

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

Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.

These operating instructions are applicable to the 
following system:

System

SC-PM04

Main unit

SA-PM04

Speakers

SB-PM02

Safety precautions

WARNING

Unit

•  To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or product 

damage,

 

– Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or 

splashing.

 

– Do not place objects fi lled with liquids, such as 

vases, on this unit.

 

– Use only the recommended accessories.

 

– Do not remove covers.

 

– Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to 

qualifi ed service personnel.

CAUTION

Unit

•  To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or product 

damage,

 

– Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in 

cabinet or in another confi ned space. Ensure this unit 
is well ventilated.

 

– Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with 

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

 

– Do not place sources of naked fl ames, such as 

lighted candles, on this unit.

•  This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.
•  Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be 

unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any 
problem occurs.

•  This unit may receive radio interference caused by 

mobile telephones during use. If such interference 
occurs, please increase separation between this unit 
and the mobile telephone.

•  This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments 

or performance of procedures other than those 
specifi ed herein may result in hazardous radiation 
exposure.

Battery

•  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.
•  Do not heat or expose to fl ame.
•  Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to 

direct sunlight for a long period of time with door and 
windows closed.

•  Remove the battery if you do not use the remote 

control for a long period of time. Keep in a cool, dark 
area.

•  Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 

Replace only with the type recommended by the 
manufacturer.

•  When disposing the batteries, please contact your local 

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of 
disposal.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from 
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Inside of product

Back of product

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, 

and/or accompanying documents mean 

that used electrical and electronic products 

and batteries should not be mixed with 

general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and 

recycling of old products and used 

batteries, please take them to applicable 

collection points, in accordance with your 

national legislation and the Directives 

2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and 

batteries correctly, you 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.

For more information about collection and 

recycling of old products and batteries, 

please contact your local municipality, your 

waste disposal service or the point of sale 

where you purchased the items.

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]

These symbols are only valid in the 

European Union. If you wish to discard 

these items, please contact your local 

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct 

method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two 

symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination 

with a chemical symbol. In this case it 

complies with the requirement set by the 

Directive for the chemical involved.

Preparing the remote control

R6/LR6, AA (not included)

Use alkaline or manganese batteries.

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

Aim at the remote control signal sensor.
Distance: Within approximately 7 m
Angle: Approximately 20° up and down, 30° left and right

Placement of speakers

Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right 
channel orientation is necessary.
You cannot take the front net off the speakers.

Use only the supplied speakers

Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound 
quality will be negatively affected.

•  Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the 

system for proper ventilation.

•  These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do 

not put them near TVs, PCs or other equipment easily 
infl uenced by magnetism.

•  You can damage your speakers and shorten their 

useful life if you play sound at high levels over 
extended periods.

•  Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid 

damage.

 

– When playing distorted sound.

 

– When adjusting the sound quality.

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.

RQT9698-B

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Caution for AC mains lead

For the United Kingdom

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 replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it 
is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark 

 or the BSI mark   on the 

body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must 
ensure that it is refi tted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until 
a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your 
local dealer.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC 
mains plug (fi gures A and B). Confi rm the AC mains plug 
fi tted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A

Fuse (5 ampere)

Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

 

USB section

USB Port

 

USB standard 

USB 2.0 full speed

 

Media fi le format support 

MP3 (

*

.mp3)

 

USB device fi le system 

FAT12, FAT16, FAT32

 

USB port power 

500 mA (Max)

 

Speaker section

Type

 

1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass refl ex)

Speaker unit(s)

 

Full range 

10 cm cone type

Impedance 

Output sound pressure 

83 dB/W (1 m)

Frequency range 

61 Hz to 17 kHz (–16 dB)

 

 

95 Hz to 15 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

 

 

139 mm x 224 mm x 136 mm

Mass 

1.3 k

g

 

General

Power supply 

AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption 

12 W

Dimensions (W x H x D)

 

 

184 mm x 123 mm x 228 mm

Mass 

1.1 k

g

Operating temperature range 

0°C to +40°C

Operating humidity range

 

 

35% to 80% RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode:

0.3 W (approximate)

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.

Specifi cations

 

Amplifi er section

RMS output power stereo mode

 

Front Ch (both ch driven)

 

   

5 W per channel (6  ), 1 kHz, 10% THD

 

Total RMS stereo mode power 

10 W

 

FM/AM tuner, terminals section

Preset station 

FM 30 stations

 

   

AM 15 stations

Frequency Modulation (FM)

 Frequency 

range

 

 

87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)

 Antenna 

terminals 

75  (unbalanced)

Amplitude Modulation (AM)

 Frequency 

range

 

 

522 kHz to 1629 kHz (9 kHz step)

 

 

520 kHz to 1630 kHz (10 kHz step)

Headphone jack

 

Terminal 

Stereo, 3.5 mm jack

 

Output level (CD, 1 kHz, –20 dB) 

 

   

0.7 mW + 0.7 mW, 32   (Max)

Music port (top)

 Sensitivity
 

    Normal 

490 mV, 15 k

 

    High 

100 mV, 15 k

 

Terminal 

Stereo, 3.5 mm jack

 

Disc section

Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm)

 

 

CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3  )

Pick up

 

Wavelength 

790 nm (CD)

 Laser 

power 

CLASS 

I

Audio output (Disc)

 

Number of channels 

2 ch (FL, FR)

 

FL = Front left channel

 

FR = Front right channel

 MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3

Sales and Support Information

For the United Kingdom and Ireland

Customer Communications Centre

•  For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899
•  For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
•  For further support on your product, please visit our 

website: www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

•  Order accessory and consumable items for your 

product with ease and confi dence by phoning our 
Customer Communications Centre Monday – Thursday 
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
(Excluding public holidays)

•  Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering 

application at www.pas-europe.com.

•  Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
•  All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are 

provided directly by Panasonic UK.

•  It couldn’t be simpler!
•  Also available through our Internet is direct shopping 

for a wide range of fi nished products. Take a browse on 
our website for further details.

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for 
replacement parts. (As of May 2012)

&

 1 x AC mains lead

For the United Kingdom

(K2CZ3YY00024)

For Australia and N.Z.

(K2CJ2DA00008)

&

 1 x Remote control

(N2QAYB000555)

&

 1 x AM loop antenna

(N1DYYYY00011)

&

 1 x FM indoor antenna

(RSAX0002)

For the United Kingdom

&

 1 x Antenna plug adaptor

(K1YZ02000013)

EU

Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)

Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

EU

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SPEAKERS

(SB-PM02)

Making the connections

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

Connect the AM loop antenna.

Stand the antenna up on its base until it clicks.

Connect the FM indoor antenna.

Place the antenna where reception is best.
If the radio reception is poor, use an optional 
outdoor antenna. Disconnect the FM indoor 
antenna.

For the United Kingdom

Use the antenna plug 
adaptor (included).

FM outdoor antenna 
(not included)

75 

 coaxial cable 

(not included)

•  This antenna should be installed by a 

competent technician.

•  Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the 

unit is not in use.

•  Do not use the outdoor antenna during a 

lightning storm.

Connect the speakers.

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Red

Black

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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Connect the AC mains lead.

Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment.

For the United Kingdom

READ THE “Caution for AC mains lead” 
BEFORE CONNECTION.

To household 
mains socket

Conserving power

The system consumes approximately 0.3 W 
when it is in standby mode. Disconnect the 
power supply if you do not use the system.
Some settings will be lost after you disconnect 
the system. You have to set them again.

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