Panasonic SA-PMX3DB Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 2

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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-PMX3DB

Main unit

SA-PMX3DB

Speakers

SB-PMX3

Back of product

Inside of product

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile 
telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please 
increase separation between the product and the mobile 
telephone.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily 
accessible.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily 
operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, 
disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR 
PRODUCT DAMAGE,
•  DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, 

DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS 
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE 
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

•  USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
•  DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE 

ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER 
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

 Sales and Support Information

(For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland)

Customer Care Centre
• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852
• For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333
• Visit our website for product information
• E-mail: [email protected]

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with 

ease and confi dence by phoning our Customer Care Centre 
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:30pm, Friday 9:30am-5:30pm. 
(Excluding public holidays)

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering 

application at www.panasonic.co.uk

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

directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

• 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.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee?
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website
www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE 
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN 
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

•  DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A 

BOOK CASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER 
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL 
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE 
THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT 
OBSTRUCT  THE VENTILATION VENTS.

•  DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION 

OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, 
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

•  DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH 

AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

•  DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN 

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

– If you see this symbol –

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.

Cd

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.

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Summary of Contents for SA-PMX3DB

Page 1: ...3CA00004 1 x FM indoor antenna RSA0007 L1 1 x DAB T antenna N1EADY000001 2 x Speaker cables RFAV0074 1 1 x Antenna plug adaptor K1YZ02000013 2 x Remote control batteries Table of contents Caution for AC mains lead 3 Safety precautions 3 Placement of speakers 3 Simple setup 4 Preparing the remote control 6 DEMO function 6 Overview of controls 7 Discs 8 Using the FM radio 9 DAB 10 Using the timers 1...

Page 2: ... LASER USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ...

Page 3: ...that is not covered in these instructions occurs disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service center Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time Caution for AC mains lead For Un...

Page 4: ... used for a long time unplug it from the household mains socket You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit Tape the antenna to a wall or column in a position with least amount of interference Connect the FM indoor antenna Adhesive tape FM indoor antenna Please refer to Connecting the Universal Dock for iPod and Connecting and playing a Bluetooth device on page 17 Connect t...

Page 5: ...unit Insertion of connector 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 Appliance inlet Connect the DAB T antenna The cross bar of the T should be kept firmly stretched Find a position with good reception There is a function on the unit to c...

Page 6: ...e batteries Do not heat or expose to flame Do not leave the battery ies in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed Do not mix old and new batteries use different types of batteries at the same time take apart or short circuit the batteries attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries use batteries if the covering has been peeled off U...

Page 7: ...rt pause 14 15 7 Bass Treble 13 Repeat 8 Play mode 8 to 11 14 Album selection bass treble adjustment 8 11 to 14 17 18 Stop 8 14 to 17 4 6 Disc tray 8 7 Volume control Disc tray open close 8 Display panel Stop Demo 6 8 14 to 17 6 DAB FM radio music port selection 9 10 17 Remote control sensor 1 Standby on switch y l 8 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa In standby mode th...

Page 8: ...n Display function This function allows you to display the information of the current track Press DISPLAY repeatedly during play or pause mode CD Elapsed play time Remaining play time MP3 Elapsed play time Remaining play time Album name Track name ID3 Artist ID3 Track ID3 Album Playing bit rate Note Maximum number of displayable characters approximately 30 This unit supports ver 1 0 1 1 ID3 tags T...

Page 9: ... have the extension MP3 or mp3 Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 except for extended formats To play in a certain order prefix the folder and file names with the 3 digit numbers in the order you want to play them Using the FM radio Manual tuning Manual tuning 1 Press MUSIC P DAB FM repeatedly to enter FM mode 2 Press PLAY MODE to select MANUAL 3 Press 4 or to select the frequency of the re...

Page 10: ... Even if the station is stored into memory some stations may not broadcast depending on the time of day etc If this occurs NO SERVICE is displayed Station Memory Updating When there is a station name change or a new station begins broadcasting the unit memory is automatically updated when The previous station name is displayed by selecting STATION One of the stations already broadcasting on the sa...

Page 11: ...ct the display Each time you press the button Turning automatic clock adjustment Turning automatic clock adjustment function on function on To adjust the time information during DAB broadcasting and automatic time adjustment 1 Press DAB MENU to enter menu mode 2 Within 10 seconds press 3 4 ALBUM to select CLOCK ADJ and then press OK 3 Within 10 seconds press 3 4 ALBUM to select ADJ ON and then pre...

Page 12: ...e timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up play timer or to record from the radio DAB or music port source record timer Preparation Turn the unit on and set the clock To Action Play timer Prepare the music source you want to listen to disc radio DAB USB option port or music port source and set the volume Record timer Insert the USB device and tune to the radio station page 9 DAB page 10 o...

Page 13: ...volume See the other equipments instruction manual Using sound effects Selecting sound effects Selecting sound effects You can change the sound effect by selecting Preset EQ or adjusting the bass or treble effect Preset EQ Preset EQ Press PRESET EQ repeatedly to select your desired setting Setting Effect HEAVY Adds punch to rock CLEAR Clarifies higher frequencies SOFT For background music VOCAL Ad...

Page 14: ...Skip album or Press 5 ALBUM For other operating functions they are similar as those described in Discs page 8 and 9 USB Note Only one memory card will be selected when connecting a multiport USB card reader Typically the first memory card inserted Disconnect the USB card reader from the unit when you remove the memory card Failure to do so may cause malfunction to the device When you connect to a ...

Page 15: ...record 3 Press 6 CD and then 7 4 Press CD3USB HI SPEED AUTO REC to start recording 7Limitations of high speed recording This unit uses a copy management system to limit the use of high speed recording You are unable to perform a second high speed recording from the same CD within 74 minutes upon the completion of the first high speed recording You are able to perform the second recording at the no...

Page 16: ...maining recording time before or during recording Press DISPLAY Note During recording the remaining time displayed is an estimation of the current recording mode USB continued Erasing the recorded tracks This function allows you to erase unwanted tracks quickly and easily 1 Press 3 8 USB and then 7 2 Select your desired album or tracks 3 Press EDIT MODE to select your desired erasing mode Each tim...

Page 17: ...splay showing the main unit s current code Follow the above step to change the remote control s code to match it Connecting and playing a portable Connecting and playing a portable audio equipment audio equipment This feature enables you to enjoy music from portable audio equipment Audio cord not included Portable audio equipment not included Front panel of this main unit Avoid high level of sound...

Page 18: ...t it again page 14 Alternatively format the USB device and record the desired tracks again and playback the device page 16 The USB host function of this product may not work with some USB devices USB devices with storage capacity of more than 8 gigabytes may not work in some instances Slow operation of the USB flash drive Large file size numerous files or high memory USB flash drive takes longer t...

Page 19: ...ing exceeds 500mA Disconnect the USB device Turn the unit off and then back on F61 Check and correct the speaker cable connections If this does not fix the problem consult the dealer F76 There is a power supply problem Consult the dealer ERROR Incorrect operation performed Read the instructions and try again VBR The unit cannot display the remaining play time for variable bit rate VBR tracks You p...

Page 20: ... USB recording speed 1x 4x CD only Recording file format MP3 mp3 DAB SECTION Frequency Band wavelength Band III UK Only 11B to 12D 218 640 MHz to 229 072 MHz Band III Europe 5A to 13F 174 928 MHz to 239 200 MHz L Band LA to LW 1452 960 MHz to 1490 624 MHz Intermediate frequency 1st 38 912 MHz 2nd 2 048 MHz Sensitivity BER 4x10 4 MAX input power 0 dBm Min requirement 98 dBm Selectivity Adjacent cha...

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