Panasonic SC SC-PM38 Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 16

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When there is a television set nearby

The picture on the TV 
disappears or stripes 
appear on the screen.

The location and direction of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor 
antenna, change to an outdoor antenna (

 page 5).

The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the TV 
set from the unit.

Playing discs

The display is wrong or 
play won’t start.

The disc may be upside down (

 page 8).

Wipe the disc.
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in 
temperature. Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again.




The remote control

Remote control doesn’t 
work.

Check that the batteries are inserted correctly (

 page 5).

Replace the batteries if they are worn.


iPod

iPod does not turn on.

Verify that the iPod battery is not depleted before connecting it to the unit.
Before inserting your iPod into the dock, turn off both the unit and iPod. Power on 
the unit and select the appropriate source.


No sound is coming from 
the speakers.

The iPod is not correctly inserted into the dock. Turn off the iPod, remove it from 
the dock connector. Reinsert it and turn it on again.
Make sure that iPod is actually playing something.
Adjust the volume.


Music is distorted or the 
sound level is too low.

Make sure the equaliser function of your iPod is turned off.

Cannot control the iPod 
from the CD Stereo 
System.

Make sure the iPod is inserted properly into the dock.
Check the dock connection and make sure that iPod is selected as the source of 
music. (

➡ 

page 13)


iPod does not charge.

Check all connections. (

➡ 

page 13)

USB

The USB drive or its 
contents cannot be read.

The USB drive format or its contents is/are not compatible with the system  
(

 page 14). 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 or high memory USB flash drive takes longer time to read.

“NO PLAY”

Check the content.
Only MP3 format files can be played.


Troubleshooting guide

 (continued)

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Summary of Contents for SC SC-PM38

Page 1: ... SB PM48 SB PM48 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Caution for AC mains lead 2 Safety precautions 3 Placement of speakers 3 Simple setup 4 Preparing the remote control 5 DEMO function 5 Overview of controls 6 Discs 8 Using the FM AM radio 10 Using the timer 11 Using sound effects 12 Using other equipment 13 Troubleshooting guide 15 Specifications 17 Maintenance 17 Table of contents Note 1 x Remote control N2QA...

Page 2: ...ly This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 5 ampere fuse is fitted 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 m...

Page 3: ...5 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion and unwanted acoustical effects Do not place heavy items on the unit Do not use high voltage power sources This can overload the unit and cause a fire Do not use a DC power source Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged Poor connecti...

Page 4: ...Insert fully Connect the AC mains lead The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only Do not use it with other equipment Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment 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 Sta...

Page 5: ...ting is off you can show a demonstration by selecting DEMO ON Press and hold g DEMO The display changes each time the button is held down While in standby mode select DEMO OFF to reduce power consumption DEMO OFF DEMO ON FM outdoor antenna 75 Ω coaxial cable not included AM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna not included AM loop antenna included Never use an outdoor antenna during a lightning stor...

Page 6: ...selection 12 USB port 14 Volume control Disc tray open close 8 Disc tray Top of unit iPod dock USB play pause 14 D bass on off 12 Track skip search tune preset channel selection time adjustment bass treble adjustment 8 to 13 FM AM selector 10 Headphone jack Reduce the volume level and connect the headphones Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage Excessive sound pre...

Page 7: ...mer 11 Program 9 10 MP3 info 8 14 FM mode 10 Stop 8 9 13 14 Album track selection iPod menu browsing 8 9 13 14 Surround 12 Display 8 10 14 Dimmer Clock Timer 11 Play timer 11 Numeric 8 9 10 14 To select a 2 digit number e g 16 10 1 6 To select a 3 digit number e g 226 10 10 2 2 6 Delete 9 Preset EQ 12 Muting Auto off Volume control Play mode lowest or current frequency switch 8 10 iPod menu 13 D b...

Page 8: ... or y i during play or pause skip album Press e r in the play mode Press e r once and then the numeric buttons in the stop mode CD MP3 Mode To play 1 TRACK 1TR one selected track on the disc Press the numeric buttons to select the track 1 ALBUM 1ALBUM one selected album on the disc Press e r to select the album RANDOM RND a disc randomly 1 ALBUM RANDOM 1ALBUM RND all tracks in one selected album r...

Page 9: ...s u t or y i add to the program Repeat step 3 in the stop mode Repeat steps 3 to 5 in the stop mode clear the last track Press DEL in the stop mode clear all programmed tracks Press g in the stop mode CLR ALL is displayed Within 5 seconds press the button again to clear all tracks CD MP3 During program play you can search backward or forward only within the current track CD Note Note This unit can...

Page 10: ...SICS TRAVEL TEST CULTURE OTHER M LEISURE ALARM SCIENCE WEATHER JAZZ M O R M Middle of the Road music Up to 30 stations can be set in the FM band and 15 stations in the AM band Preparation Press FM AM to select FM or AM 1 Press PLAY MODE to switch between LOWEST or CURRENT frequency 2 Press AUTO PRESET to start presetting 1 Press TUNE MODE to select MANUAL 2 Press u t or y i to tune to the required...

Page 11: ...to select OFF Changing the remaining time Press SLEEP to show the remaining time and press SLEEP again to select your desired time The play and sleep timer can be used together The sleep timer always has priority Be sure not to overlap timer settings Note 6 Press to turn off the unit To Action change the settings Repeat steps 1 to 4 and 6 change the source or volume Press z PLAY to clear the timer...

Page 12: ...lear indicator Surround sound is less discernible when listening through headphones If interference in FM stereo reception increases cancel the surround sound effect You can change the sound effect by selecting Preset EQ or adjusting the bass or treble effect Setting Effect HEAVY Adds punch to rock CLEAR Clarifies higher frequencies SOFT For background music VOCAL Adds gloss to vocals FLAT No effe...

Page 13: ...o 60 GB 80 GB iPod 5th generation video 30 GB iPod nano 1st generation 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB iPod 4th generation colour display 40 GB 60 GB iPod 4th generation colour display 20 GB 30 GB iPod 4th generation 40 GB iPod 4th generation 20 GB iPod mini 4 GB 6 GB Compatibility depends on the software version of your iPod 1 Open the lid of the Built in Dock for iPod 2 Insert the suitable dock adapter for your ...

Page 14: ...e not included CBI Control Bulk Interrupt is not supported A device using NTFS file system is not supported Only FAT12 16 32 File Allocation Table 12 16 32 file system is supported Depending on the sector size some files may not work This unit can access up to 255 albums including blank folders and 2500 tracks The maximum number of tracks in a folder are 999 tracks Only one memory card will be sel...

Page 15: ...urn the unit off check and correct the connections and turn the unit on page 4 Problem sounds unfixed reversed or come from one speaker only Check the speaker connections page 4 Humming heard during play An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the cables Keep other appliances and leads away from this unit s cables If possible in your area turn the AC mains lead s plug or connector over to re...

Page 16: ...and iPod Power on the unit and select the appropriate source No sound is coming from the speakers The iPod is not correctly inserted into the dock Turn off the iPod remove it from the dock connector Reinsert it and turn it on again Make sure that iPod is actually playing something Adjust the volume Music is distorted or the sound level is too low Make sure the equaliser function of your iPod is tu...

Page 17: ... nm Laser power CLASS I CD Audio output Disc Number of channels FL FR 2 channel USB SECTION Supported audio file format MP3 mp3 Maximum port power 500 mA SPEAKER SECTION Type 2 way 2 speaker system Bass reflex Speaker s Woofer 10 cm Cone type Tweeter 6 cm Cone type Impedance 4 Ω Input power IEC 20 W MAX Output sound pressure 80 5 dB W 1 0 m Frequency range 52 Hz to 31 kHz 16 dB 74 Hz to 27 kHz 10 ...

Page 18: ...SELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 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 QU...

Page 19: ...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 electro...

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