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Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No.

 SC-PM33DB

SC-PM32DB

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.

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.

Unless otherwise indicated,illustrations in the operating 
instructions are of SC-PM33DB.

Your unit may not look exactly as illustrated.

RQTV0123-B

EB

The illustrations show SC-PM33DB

Table of contents

Caution for AC Mains Lead ...................   3
Placement of speakers ..........................  3
Getting started .......................................   4
Overview of controls .............................   7
Discs .......................................................   9
Cassette tape ( 

PM33DB

 only) ................. 11

Radio .......................................................  12
DAB .........................................................   13
Timer .......................................................   17
Sound adjustment .................................  19
External unit ...........................................  20
Troubleshooting guide ..........................  21
Specifi cations ........................................  22
Safety precautions ................................  23
Maintenance ...........................................   23

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for 
replacement parts. (As of February 2006)

.

1 x Remote control

PM33DB

(N2QAYB000003)

PM32DB

(N2QAYB000004)

1 x AC mains lead

(K2CT3CA00004)

1 x FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-L)

1 x DAB “T” antenna

(N1EADY000001)

1 x Antenna plug

adaptor

(K1YZ02000013)

1 x AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00001)

2 x Remote control batteries

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Summary of Contents for SC-PM32DB

Page 1: ...he illustrations show SC PM33DB Table of contents Caution for AC Mains Lead 3 Placement of speakers 3 Getting started 4 Overview of controls 7 Discs 9 Cassette tape PM33DB only 11 Radio 12 DAB 13 Timer 17 Sound adjustment 19 External unit 20 Troubleshooting guide 21 Specifications 22 Safety precautions 23 Maintenance 23 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Please check and identify the suppli...

Page 2: ...hich could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point 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 supp...

Page 3: ...ug 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 m or the BSI mark o on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If...

Page 4: ... all other connections have been made 1 Connect the AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base Keep the loose antenna cord away from other wires and cords AM loop antenna 2 Connect the FM indoor antenna Tape the antenna to a wall or column in a position with least amount of interference Adhesive tape FM indoor antenna ...

Page 5: ...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 Appliance inlet 5 Connect the speaker cables Red ª Black Red ª Black Incorrect connection can damage the unit 3 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 check signal quali...

Page 6: ... the poles and match those in the remote control Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time Store in a cool dark place Do not use rechargeable type batteries Mishandling of batteries in the remote control can cause electrolyte leakage which may cause a fire Do not mix old and new batteries use different types of batteries at the same time heat or expose to flame...

Page 7: ...tray open close 9 11 6 Disc skip search tape fast forward rewind tune preset channel selection time adjustment bass treble adjustment 9 10 11 12 14 15 17 18 19 Remote control sensor Stop Demo 6 9 10 11 AC supply indicator AC IN This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply Music port jack 20 Display panel 4 Music port selection 20 PM33DB 1 Standby on switch y l 9 18 Press...

Page 8: ...ing Dimmer Program 10 12 14 Play mode 9 12 14 15 Repeat 10 Display 9 15 4 Enter 10 15 16 Surround 19 DAB menu 15 16 DAB secondary 15 Sleep timer Auto off 17 5 Preset EQ 19 7 2 Album DAB menu selection 9 10 15 16 Clear Stop 9 10 3 CLEAR This function allows you to turn off the unit in disc or tape mode only after left unused for 10 minutes The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off Di...

Page 9: ...1ALBUM MP3 one selected album on the disc Press ALBUM or to select the album RANDOM RND a disc randomly 1 ALBUM RANDOM 1ALBUM RND MP3 all tracks in one selected album randomly Press ALBUM or to select the album Note During RANDOM or 1 ALBUM RANDOM play you cannot skip to tracks that have been played The current play mode is cleared when you change a disc or open the disc tray CD During RANDOM play...

Page 10: ...yed in the stop mode To check while programming press PROGRAM twice after PGM appears then press REW 4 or FF add to the program CD Repeat step 3 in the stop mode MP3 Repeat steps 3 to 5 in the stop mode clear the last track Press DEL in the stop mode clear all programmed tracks Press CLEAR in the stop mode CLEAR ALL is displayed Within 5 seconds press the button again to clear all tracks Note When...

Page 11: ...ader tape so that recording can begin immediately Recording the radio Recording the radio 1 Insert the cassette to be recorded 2 Tune to the required station refer to page 12 3 Press REC 8 to start recording Recording discs Recording discs 1 Insert the cassette to be recorded 2 Press 0 to insert the disc Press again to close 3 Press CD 3 8 and then 7 DEMO 4 Press PLAY MODE to select your desired m...

Page 12: ...PLAY MODE again until MONO disappears MONO is also cancelled if the frequency is changed Turn off MONO for normal listening Memory preset Memory preset Up to 15 stations can be set in both the FM and AM bands Preparation Press TUNER BAND to select FM or AM Automatic presetting Automatic presetting Press and hold PROGRAM to start presetting Manual presetting Manual presetting 1 Press PLAY MODE to s...

Page 13: ...ifference between broadcast frequency and stations broadcast along the same frequency For this reason a memory of receivable stations should first be created and then selected from those memorized stations as the reception method DAB Auto Scan This function searches for currently receivable stations and inputs them into unit memory When DAB is selected for the first time this function starts autom...

Page 14: ...cy is tuned by Auto scanning on this unit the ensemble corresponding to the frequency is displayed for approximately 2 seconds Note When updating memory with Auto scan preset stations are not erased or changed When a frequency cannot be received the previous memory is restored Total stations received is displayed for approximately 2 seconds Presetting Presetting To Preset Up to 20 channels can be ...

Page 15: ... broadcasting and automatic time adjustment 1 Press DAB MENU to enter menu mode 2 Within 10 seconds press ALBUM or to select AUTO CLOCK ADJ and then press ENTER 3 Within 10 seconds press ALBUM or to select ADJUST ON and then press ENTER Select ADJUST OFF to turn the automatic clock adjustment function off To cancel Press DAB MENU again Checking the DAB signal quality Checking the DAB signal qualit...

Page 16: ...requencies to memory 1 Press DAB MENU to enter menu mode 2 Within 10 seconds press ALBUM or to select DAB SCAN MODE and then press ENTER 3 Within 10 seconds press ALBUM or to select United Kingdom or ALL BAND III and then press ENTER Auto scan begins automatically after the change has been made To cancel Press DAB MENU again Note When the DAB SCAN MODE is changed the DAB preset channels are erased...

Page 17: ...lock may lose or gain minutes over a period of time Readjust as necessary Using the sleep timer Using the sleep timer This function enables you to turn off the unit automatically after the set time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select your desired time Sleep timer indicator To cancel Press SLEEP to select OFF Changing the remaining time Press SLEEP to show the remaining time and press SLEEP again to s...

Page 18: ...rn off the unit The unit must be off for the timers to operate Other basic operations Other basic operations To Action change the settings Repeat steps 1 to 4 and 6 change the source or volume 1 Press PLAY REC to clear the timer indicator from the display 2 Make changes to the source or volume 3 Perform steps 5 and 6 check the settings when the unit is on or in standby mode Press CLOCK TIMER repea...

Page 19: ... you to enjoy the lower or higher pitch sound 1 Press BASS TREBLE repeatedly to select your desired setting BASS TREBLE original display Setting Effect BASS For lower pitch sound TREBLE For higher pitch sound 2 Within 3 seconds press REW 4 or FF to adjust the level Note The tone level can be varied within 4 to 4 Enjoying surround sound Enjoying surround sound Enable you to add natural width and de...

Page 20: ...IC PORT jack Otherwise sound from the speaker may be distorted 1 Plug the audio cord into the MUSIC PORT jack and press MUSIC PORT 2 Play the portable audio equipment See the portable audio equipment s instruction manual Note All peripheral components and cables are sold separately PM33DB Recording from portable audio Recording from portable audio e equipment quipment 1 Insert the cassette to be r...

Page 21: ...s Listening to DAB DAB reception is poor Keep the antenna away from computers televisions other cables and cords Use an outdoor antennas refer to page 6 DATA Data broadcast being received over the DAB broadcast signal Cannot be used on this unit SCRAMBLE The broadcast station being received cannot be accessed NO SERVICE The station is currently not broadcasting NO SIGNAL This station cannot be rec...

Page 22: ...all frequency response 3 6 dB at DECK OUT Normal 35 Hz to 14 kHz S N RATIO 47 dB A weighted Wow and flutter 0 09 WRMS Fast forward and rewind time Approx 120 seconds with C 60 cassette tape CD SECTION Disc played 8 cm or 12 cm 1 CD Audio CD DA 2 CD R RW CD DA MP3 formatted disc 3 MP3 Sampling frequency CD 44 1 kHz MP3 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Bit rate MP3 32 kbps to 384 kbps Decoding 16 20 24 bit li...

Page 23: ...nected correctly and not damaged Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock Do not pull bend or place heavy items on the lead Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock Do not handle the plug with wet hands This can cause electric shock Foreign matter Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit This can cause electric s...

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