Overview of controls
Do the procedures with the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the same.
A
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.
B
Select the audio source
On the remote control:
Press the corresponding button to select the source.
On the main unit:
For Australia and New Zealand
C
Basic playback control
D
View the setup menu
E
View the content information
F
Select or confirm the option
G
Open or close the disc tray
H
Decrease the brightness of the display panel
To cancel, press the button again.
I
Adjust the volume level
J
Mute the sound
To cancel, press the button again.
“MUTE” is also cancelled when you adjust the volume
or when you switch off the system.
K
View the play menu
L
Select the sound effects
M
Display panel
N
Remote control sensor
Distance: Within approximately 7 m
Angle: Approximately 20° up and down, 30° left and
right
O
USB port (
)
P
Disc tray
Q
Select “BLUETOOTH” as the audio source
To start Bluetooth
®
pairing, press and hold the button.
Preparing the remote control
Use alkaline or manganese battery.
Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with
those in the remote control.
(not supplied)
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Preparing the media
Disc
1
Press [CD
x
] (main unit: [
x
OPEN/CLOSE]) to open
the disc tray.
Put in a disc with the label facing up.
Press again to close the disc tray.
2
Press [USB/CD] to select “CD”.
USB
1
Reduce the volume and connect the USB device to
the USB port.
Hold the main unit when connecting or disconnecting
the USB device.
2
Press [USB/CD] to select “USB”.
Note:
Do not use a USB extension cable. The system cannot
recognise USB device connected through a cable.
Bluetooth
®
You can connect and play an audio device wirelessly
through Bluetooth
®
.
Preparation
• Switch on the Bluetooth
®
feature of the device and put
the device near the system.
• Read the operating instructions of the device for details.
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Pairing a device
Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth
®
device,
disconnect it (
Z
“Disconnecting a device”).
1
Press [ ].
If “PAIRING” is shown, continue with step 4.
2
Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PAIRING”.
Or press and hold [ –PAIRING] on the main unit until
“PAIRING” is shown. Continue with step 4.
3
Press [
R
,
T
] to select “OK? YES” and then press
[OK].
“PAIRING” is shown.
To cancel, select “OK? NO”.
4
Select “SC-PM250” from the Bluetooth
®
menu of the
device.
If prompted for a passkey, input “0000”.
The device connects with this system automatically
after pairing is complete.
The name of the connected device is shown for a few
seconds.
Note:
You can pair up to 8 devices with this system. If a 9th device is
paired, the device that has not been used for the longest time
will be replaced.
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Connecting a device
Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth
®
device,
disconnect it (
Z
“Disconnecting a device”).
1
Press [ ].
“BLUETOOTH READY” is shown.
2
Select “SC-PM250” from the Bluetooth
®
menu of the
device.
The name of the connected device is shown for a few
seconds.
3
Start playback on the device.
Note:
• A device must be paired to connect.
• This system can only connect to one device at a time.
• When
“BLUETOOTH” is selected as the source, this
system will automatically try to connect to the last
connected device.
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Disconnecting a device
1
Press [ ].
2
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
“DISCONNECT?”.
3
Press [
R
,
T
] to select “OK? YES” and then press
[OK].
“BLUETOOTH READY” is shown.
To cancel, select “OK? NO”.
Using the main unit
Press and hold [ –PAIRING] until “PAIRING” is shown.
Note:
A device is disconnected when you:
• Select a different source.
• Move the device out of the maximum range.
• Disable the Bluetooth
®
transmission of the device.
• Switch off the system or the device.
USB device
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Media playback
The following marks indicate the availability of the feature.
Basic playback
CD
USB
BLUETOOTH
Note:
Depending on the Bluetooth
®
device, some operations may
not work.
Viewing available information
CD
USB
BLUETOOTH
You can view the available information on the display
panel.
Press [DISPLAY].
Note:
• Maximum characters that can be shown:
CD
USB
: approximately 32
BLUETOOTH
: approximately 16
• This system supports ver. 1.0, 1.1 and 2.3 ID3 tags.
• Text data that the system does not support can show
differently.
• Example: MP3 album and track number display.
Play menu
CD
USB
1
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
“PLAYMODE” or “REPEAT”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
Note:
• During random playback, you cannot skip to tracks which
have been played.
• The setting is cancelled when you open the disc tray.
Link mode
BLUETOOTH
You can change the link mode to suit the connection type.
Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth
®
device,
disconnect it (
Z
“Disconnecting a device”).
1
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
“LINK MODE”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select the mode and then press [OK].
CD
:
USB
:
BLUETOOTH
:
CD-R/RW in CD-DA format or with MP3 files.
USB device with MP3 files.
Bluetooth
®
device.
Play
Press [
4
/
9
].
Stop
Press [
8
].
USB
The track is memorised.
“RESUME” is shown.
Press again to stop fully.
Pause
Press [
4
/
9
].
Press again to continue playback.
Skip
Press [
2
/
3
] or [
5
/
6
] to skip track.
CD
USB
Press [
R
,
T
] to skip MP3 album.
Search
Press and hold [
2
/
3
] or [
5
/
6
].
Album
number
Track
number
PLAYMODE
OFF
PLAYMODE
Cancel the setting.
1-TRACK
1TR
Play one selected track.
Press [
2
/
3
] or [
5
/
6
] to
select the track.
1-ALBUM
1ALBUM
Play one selected MP3 album.
Press [
R
,
T
] to select the MP3 album.
RANDOM
RND
Play all tracks randomly.
1-ALBUM
RANDOM
1ALBUM RND
Play all tracks in one selected MP3
album randomly.
Press [
R
,
T
] to select the MP3 album.
REPEAT
OFF REPEAT
Cancel the setting.
ON REPEAT
Repeat playback.
MODE 1
Emphasis on connectivity.
MODE 2
(default)
Emphasis on sound quality.
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Input level
BLUETOOTH
You can change the input level setting if the sound input
level of the Bluetooth
®
transmission is too low.
1
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
“INPUT LEVEL”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select the level and then press [OK].
Note:
Select
“LEVEL 0” if the sound is distorted.
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Note on disc
• This system can play CD-R/RW with CD-DA or MP3
format content.
• Some CD-R/RW cannot be played because of the
condition of the recording.
█
Note on USB device
• This system supports USB 2.0 full speed.
• This system can support USB devices of up to 32 GB.
• Only FAT 12/16/32 file system is supported.
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Note on MP3 file
• Files are defined as tracks and folders are defined as
albums.
• Tracks must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
• Tracks will not necessarily be played in the order you
recorded them.
• Some files can fail to work because of the sector size.
MP3 file on disc
• This system can access up to:
– 255 albums (including root folder)
– 999 tracks
– 20 sessions
• Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for
extended formats).
MP3 file on USB device
• This system can access up to:
– 800 albums (including root folder)
– 8000 tracks
– 999 tracks in one album
Radio
Preparation
For Australia and New Zealand
Press [RADIO] to select “FM” or “AM”.
For others
Press [RADIO].
Manual tuning
1
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
“TUNEMODE”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select “MANUAL” and then press [OK].
3
Press [
2
/
3
] or [
5
/
6
] to tune in to the
station.
To tune automatically, press and hold the button until
the frequency starts changing quickly.
“STEREO” is shown when a stereo broadcast is being
received.
Memory presetting
You can preset up to 30 FM stations.
For Australia and New Zealand
You can preset up to 15 AM stations.
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Automatic presetting
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select “A.PRESET”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select the setting and then press [OK].
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the
channels in ascending order.
To cancel, press [
8
].
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Manual presetting
1
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
“TUNEMODE”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select “MANUAL” and then press [OK].
3
Press [
2
/
3
] or [
5
/
6
] to tune in to the
station.
4
Press [OK].
5
Press [
R
,
T
] to select a preset number and then
press [OK].
Do steps 3 through 5 again to preset more stations.
The new station replaces any station that occupies the
same preset number.
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Selecting a preset station
1
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
“TUNEMODE”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select “PRESET” and then press [OK].
3
Press [
2
/
3
] or [
5
/
6
] to select the preset
station.
(default)
LOWEST
Tuning begins from the lowest frequency.
CURRENT Tuning begins from the current frequency.
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Improving the sound quality
When “FM” is selected
1
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
“FM MODE”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select “MONO” and then press [OK].
To cancel, select “STEREO”.
“MONO” is also cancelled when you change the
frequency.
To memorise the setting
Continue with step 4 of “Manual presetting”.
Checking the signal status
When “FM” is selected
For Continental Europe, the United Kingdom and Ireland
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “FM STATUS”
and then press [OK].
For others
Press [DISPLAY].
RDS broadcasting
For Continental Europe, the United Kingdom and Ireland
This system can show the text data transmitted by the
radio data system (RDS) available in some areas.
Press [DISPLAY].
Note:
RDS may not be available if the reception is poor.
AM allocation setting
For Australia and New Zealand
This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in
10 kHz steps.
1
Press [RADIO] to select “AM”.
2
Press and hold [SELECTOR] on the main unit.
After a few seconds, the display panel shows the current
minimum radio frequency. Release the button when the
minimum frequency changes.
• To go back to the initial setting, do the above steps
again.
• Preset frequencies are erased after you change the
setting.
Clock and timers
Setting the clock
This is a 24-hour clock.
1
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “CLOCK”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to set the time and then press [OK].
To check the time
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “CLOCK” and then
press [OK].
In standby mode, press [DISPLAY].
Note:
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
Sleep timer
The sleep timer switches off the system after the set time.
1
Press [SETUP] to select “SLEEP”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select the setting (in minutes) and
then press [OK].
To cancel, select “OFF”.
Note:
• The remaining time is always shown on the display. The
display changes temporarily when you perform other
operations.
• The sleep timer can be used together with the play timer.
• The sleep timer always comes first. Be sure not to set an
overlap of timers.
FM
The FM signal is in monaural.
The system is not tuned in to a station.
FM ST
The FM signal is in stereo.
FM MONO
“MONO” is selected as the “FM MODE”.
PS
Programme service
PTY
Programme type
FREQ
Frequency
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Play timer
(Except for Bluetooth
®
source)
You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake
you up.
Preparation
Set the clock.
1
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “TIMER ADJ”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to set the start time and then press
[OK].
3
Do step 2 again to set the end time.
4
Press [
R
,
T
] to select the source you want to play
and then press [OK].
To start the timer
1
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “TIMER SET”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select “SET” and then press [OK].
“
#
” is shown.
To cancel, select “OFF”.
The system must be switched off for the timer to
operate.
To check the setting
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “TIMER ADJ” and
then press [OK].
In standby mode, press [DISPLAY] two times.
Note:
• The timer starts at a low volume and increases gradually to
the preset level.
• The timer comes on at the set time every day if the timer is
on.
• If you switch off the system and then switch on again while a
timer is in operation, the timer will not stop at the end time.
Sound effects
1
Press [SOUND] repeatedly to select the sound
effect.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
Others
Auto off
This system automatically switches off when you do not
use it for 20 minutes.
1
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “AUTO OFF”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select “ON” and then press [OK].
To cancel, select “OFF”.
Note:
This function does not work when you are in radio source or
when a Bluetooth
®
device is connected.
Bluetooth
®
standby
This function automatically switches on the system when
you establish a Bluetooth
®
connection from a paired
device.
1
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select
“BLUETOOTH STANDBY”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select “ON” and then press [OK].
To cancel, select “OFF”.
Checking the software version
1
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “SW VER.” and
then press [OK].
The software version is shown.
2
Press [OK] again to exit.
Maintenance
To clean this system, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this
system.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
PRESET EQ “HEAVY” (default), “SOFT”, “CLEAR”,
“VOCAL” or “FLAT”
BASS
–4 to +4 (default: 0)
Using the main unit
1. Press [BASS].
2. Press [
2
/
3
] or [
5
/
6
].
TREBLE
–4 to +4 (default: 0)
Using the main unit
1. Press [TREBLE].
2. Press [
2
/
3
] or [
5
/
6
].
D.BASS
“ON D.BASS” (default) or “OFF D.BASS”
SURROUND “ON SURROUND” or
“OFF SURROUND” (default)
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Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If
you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the
solutions indicated do not solve the problem, consult your
dealer for instructions.
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Common problems
No operations can be done with the remote control.
• Examine that the battery is installed correctly.
Sound is distorted or no sound.
• Adjust the volume of the system.
• Switch off the system, determine and correct the cause, and
then switch on again. It can be caused by straining of the
speakers through excessive volume or power, and when
using the system in a hot environment.
A humming sound can be heard during playback.
• An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the cables.
Keep other appliances and cords away from the cables of
this system.
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Disc
Display not shown correctly.
Playback does not start.
• You have not put in the disc correctly. Put it in correctly.
• Disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
• Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
• There is condensation. Let the system dry for 1 to 2 hours.
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USB
The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read.
• The format of the USB device or the contents in it are not
compatible with the system.
• USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB
cannot work in some conditions.
Slow operation of the USB device.
• Large content size or large memory USB device takes longer
time to read.
The elapsed time shown is different from the actual play
time.
• Transfer the data to another USB device or backup the data
and reformat the USB device.
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Radio
Sound is distorted.
• Use an optional outdoor antenna. The antenna should be
installed by a competent technician.
A beat sound is heard.
• Switch off the TV or move it away from the system.
• Move mobile telephones away from the system if the
interference is apparent.
A low hum is heard during AM broadcast.
• Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.
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Bluetooth
®
Pairing cannot be done.
• Check the Bluetooth
®
device condition.
• The device is out of the 10 m communication range. Move
the device nearer to the system.
The device cannot be connected.
• The pairing of the device was unsuccessful. Do pairing
again.
• The pairing of the device has been replaced. Do pairing
again.
• This system might be connected to a different device.
Disconnect the other device and try pairing the device again.
The device is connected but audio cannot be heard
through the system.
• For some built-in Bluetooth
®
devices, you have to set the
audio output to “SC-PM250” manually. Read the
operating instructions of the device for details.
Sound from the device is interrupted.
• The device is out of the 10 m communication range. Move
the device nearer to the system.
• Remove any obstacle between the system and the device.
• Other devices that use the 2.4 GHz frequency band (wireless
router, microwaves, cordless phones, etc.) are interfering.
Move the device nearer to the system and distance it from
the other devices.
• Select
“MODE 1” for stable communication.
Playback image and sound are not synchronised.
• Restart the playback app of the device.
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Main unit displays
“
--:--”
• You connected the AC mains lead for the first time or there
was a power failure recently. Set the clock.
“
ADJUST CLOCK”
• The clock is not set. Adjust the clock.
“
ADJUST TIMER”
• The play timer is not set. Adjust the play timer.
“
AUTO OFF”
• The system has not been used for 20 minutes and will
switch off within a minute. To cancel, press any button.
“
ERROR”
• An incorrect operation was done. Read the instructions and
try again.
“
F61”
“
F77”
• Disconnect the AC mains lead and consult your dealer.
“
F70”
• Examine the Bluetooth
®
device.
• Disconnect the Bluetooth
®
device. Switch off the system
and then switch on again.
“
F76”
• There is a problem with the power supply.
• Disconnect the AC mains lead and consult your dealer.
“
NODEVICE”
• The USB device is not connected. Examine the connection.
“
NO DISC”
• You have not put in a disc.
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“
NO PLAY”
• Examine the content. You can only play supported format.
• The system may have a problem. Switch off the system and
then switch on again.
“
PLAYERROR”
• You disconnected the USB device during playback.
Connect the USB device again.
“
REMOTE 1”
“
REMOTE 2”
• The remote control and the main unit are using different
codes. Change the code of the remote control.
– When
“REMOTE 1” is shown, press and hold [OK] and
[ ] for a minimum of 4 seconds.
– When
“REMOTE 2” is shown, press and hold [OK] and
[USB/CD] for a minimum of 4 seconds.
“
USB OVER CURRENT ERROR”
• The USB device is using too much power. Disconnect the
USB device, switch off the system and then switch on again.
“
–VBR–”
• The system cannot show the remaining play time for variable
bit rate (VBR) tracks.
Remote control code
When other Panasonic equipment responds to the remote
control of this system, change the remote control code for
this system.
Preparation
Press [USB/CD] to select “CD”.
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To set the code to “REMOTE 2”
1
Press and hold [SELECTOR] on the main unit and
[USB/CD] on the remote control.
“REMOTE 2” is shown.
2
Press and hold [OK] and [USB/CD] for a minimum of
4 seconds.
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To set the code to “REMOTE 1”
1
Press and hold [SELECTOR] on the main unit and [ ]
on the remote control.
“REMOTE 1” is shown.
2
Press and hold [OK] and [ ] for a minimum of
4 seconds.
System memory reset
Reset the memory when the following situations occur:
• There is no response when buttons are pressed.
• You want to clear and reset the memory contents.
1
Disconnect the AC mains lead.
2
While you press and hold [
1
] on the main unit,
connect the AC mains lead again.
Continue to press and hold the button until
“– – – – – – – –” is shown.
3
Release [
1
].
All the settings are set back to the factory preset.
It is necessary to set the memory items again.
About Bluetooth
®
Frequency band
• This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
Certification
• This system conforms to the frequency restrictions and
has received certification based on frequency laws.
Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary.
• The actions below are punishable by law:
– Taking apart or modifying the main unit.
– Removing specification indications.
Restrictions of use
• Wireless transmission and/or usage with all Bluetooth
®
equipped devices is not guaranteed.
• All devices must conform to standards set by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc.
• Depending on the specifications and settings of a
device, it can fail to connect or some operations can be
different.
• This system supports Bluetooth
®
security features. But
depending on the operating environment and/or
settings, this security is possibly not sufficient. Transmit
data wirelessly to this system with caution.
• This system cannot transmit data to a Bluetooth
®
device.
Range of use
• Use this device at a maximum range of 10 m.
• The range can decrease depending on the environment,
obstacles or interference.
Interference from other devices
• This system may not function properly and troubles
such as noise and sound jumps may arise due to radio
wave interference if this unit is located too close to
other Bluetooth
®
devices or the devices that use the
2.4 GHz band.
• This system may not function properly if radio waves
from a nearby broadcasting station, etc. is too strong.
Intended usage
• This system is for normal, general use only.
• Do not use this system near an equipment or in an
environment that is sensitive to radio frequency
interference (example: airports, hospitals, laboratories,
etc.).
Licenses
Panasonic cannot be held responsible for data and/or
information that can possibly be compromised during a
wireless transmission.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
The Bluetooth
®
word mark and logos are owned by the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
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