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Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No.

 SC-PMX5DB

GN

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these 
instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

RQT9674-B

L0312LL0

En

Do the procedures with the remote control. You can 
also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the 
same.

Your system and the illustrations can look differently.
These operating instructions are applicable to the following 
system.

System

SC-PMX5DB

Main unit

SA-PMX5DB

Speakers

SB-PMX5

Safety precautions

WARNING!

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, 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 
qualified service personnel.

CAUTION!

Unit

•  To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product 

damage,

 

Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in 
cabinet or in another confined 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 flames, 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 specified 
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Inside of product

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 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.

•  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.

– If you see this symbol –

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside 
the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European 
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, 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.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an 
electronic accessory has been designed to connect 
specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and 
has been certified by the developer to meet Apple 
performance standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device 
or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or 
iPhone may affect wireless performance.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch 
are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and 
other countries.

Placement of speakers

Tweeter

Place the speakers so that the tweeter is on the inner side.
To prevent damage to the speakers, do not touch the 
speaker cones if you remove the nets.

Use only the supplied speakers.

The combination of the main unit and speakers give the 
best sound. You can cause damage to the system and 
decrease the sound quality if you use other speakers.

Note:

•  Keep your speakers more than 10 mm from the main 

unit for ventilation.

•  Put the speakers on a flat safe surface.
•  These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do 

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

•  When you play at high levels for a long period, it can 

cause damage to the system and decrease the life of 
the system.

•  Decrease the volume in these conditions to prevent 

damage:

 

When you play distorted sound.

 

When you adjust the sound quality.

CAUTION!

• 

Use the speakers only with the recommended 
system. If not, you can cause damage to the 
amplifier and speakers and can cause a fire. 
Consult an approved service personnel if damage 
occurs or if there is a sudden apparent change in 
performance.

• 

Do the procedures included in these instructions 
when you attach the speakers.

Specifications

Amplifier section

RMS output power stereo mode

  Front Ch (both ch driven)

     

60 W per channel (3  ), 1 kHz, 10% THD

  Total RMS stereo mode power 

120 W

Tuner section

Preset station

 

FM 30 stations

Frequency modulation (FM)

 Frequency 

range

     

87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)

 Antenna 

terminals 

75  (unbalanced)

DAB section

DAB memories 

20 channels

Frequency band (wavelength)

 Band 

III

 (AUSTRALIA)

     

9A to 9C (202.928 MHz to 206.352 MHz)

 Band 

III

 (XXXXX)

     

5A to 13F (174.928 MHz to 239.200 MHz)

Sensitivity 

 

BER 4x10

-4

  Min requirement 

–98 dBm

DAB external antenna

  Terminal 

F - Connector (75  )

Terminals section

USB port

  USB standard 

USB 2.0 full speed

  Media file format support 

MP3 (

*

.mp3)

  USB device file system 

FAT12, FAT16, FAT32

  USB port power 

500 mA (max)

Headphones jack

 

Terminal 

Stereo, 3.5 mm jack

AUX input (rear) 

Pin 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 1

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

Making the connections

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

To household mains socket

2

1

3

Connect the speakers (rear).

Red (

q

)

Black (

r

)

Red 
(

q

)

Black (

r

)

Copper (

q

)

Silver (

r

)

Rear panel of 
this main unit

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

Connect the DAB antenna.

Place the antenna where reception is best.

Tapes

Be sure to fully 
tighten the nut.

Use DAB outdoor antenna for better reception.

DAB outdoor antenna
(not supplied)

Be sure to fully 
tighten the nut.

Connect the AC mains lead.

Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment.

Conserving power

The system consumes approximately 0.4 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.

A

B

C

D

E

G

F

H

J

I

K

L

N

M

O

P

Clock and timer operation

Set the program function

Adjust the volume of the system

Mute the sound of the system

Press the button again to cancel.
“MUTE” is also cancelled when you adjust the volume 
or when you switch off the system.

Set the play menu item

Set the radio menu item

Select the option

Automatically switch off the system

This function switches off the system (except in radio 
source) if you do not use the system for approximately 
30 minutes.
To cancel, press the button again.

Dock for iPod/iPhone

Headphones jack ( )

•  Plug type: Ø 3.5 mm stereo (not supplied)
•  Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to 

prevent hearing damage.

•  Excessive sound pressure from earphones and 

headphones can cause hearing loss.

•  Listening at full volume for long periods may damage 

the user’s ears.

•  Be sure to use the supplied or recommended 

headphones or earphones.

Display panel

USB port (

)

Remote control sensor

Disc tray

Open or close the disc tray

Standby/on switch [

`

],

 

[

1

]

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

Numeric buttons [1 to 9, 0,  10]
To select a 2-digit number
Example: 16: [ 10] 

 [1] 

 [6]

Delete a programmed track

Select audio source

Basic playback control

Select the sound effects

View the iPod menu

View content information

Decrease the brightness of the display panel

Press and hold the button to use this function.
To cancel, press and hold the button again.

Standby/on switch [

`

], [

1

]

W

U

V

Q

D

T

A

F

K

R

S

F

E

Top view

Overview of controls

Back of product

Preparing the remote control

R6/LR6, AA

Use alkaline or manganese battery.

Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with 
those in the remote control.

Point the remote control at the remote control sensor, 
away from obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly 
in front of the main unit.

Supplied accessories

Check and identify the supplied accessories.

1 x AC mains lead

1 x DAB antenna

2 x Speaker cables

1 x Remote control

(N2QAYB000640)

1 x Remote control battery

Speaker section

Type

 

3 way, 3 speaker system (bass reflex)

Speaker unit(s)

  Woofer 

14 cm cone type

  Tweeter 

1.9 cm soft dome type

  Super tweeter 

1.5 cm piezo type

Impedance

 3 

Output sound pressure

 

81 dB/W (1 m)

Frequency range

 

41 Hz to 43 kHz (–16 dB)

     

48 Hz to 36 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 

161 mm x 238 mm x 262 mm

 

Mass

 2.6 

k

g

General

Power supply

 

AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption

 40 

W

Dimensions (W x H x D) 

210 mm x 120 mm x 266 mm

 

Mass

 3 

k

g

Operating temperature range

 

0°C to +40°C

Operating humidity range

     

35% to 80% RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode

0.4 W (approximate)

Note:

•  Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

•  Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital 

spectrum analyzer.

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