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CD Stereo System

Model No.

 SC-PMX3DB

RQTV0273-4B

EB

Operating Instructions

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

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement 
parts. (As of February 2008)

1 x Remote control

(N2QAYB000259)

1 x AC mains lead

(K2CT3CA00004)

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 .....................................  12
Using sound effects ...............................  13
USB ..........................................................  14
Using other equipment ..........................  17
Troubleshooting guide ...........................  18
Specifi cations .........................................  20
Maintenance ............................................  20

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.

Your unit may not look exactly as illustrated.

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Summary of Contents for SC-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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