Panasonic Active Speaker System Sc-cmax5 Owners Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Active Speaker System
Model No. SC-CMAX5
RQT0A53-Y
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IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the 
unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the 
applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these 
operating instructions handy for future reference.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with 
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two 
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the 
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided 
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the 
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 
bracket, or table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 
When a cart is used, use caution when 
moving the cart/apparatus combination 
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning 
storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing 
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid 
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, 
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does 
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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.
≥Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
AC power supply cord≥The power plug is the disconnecting device. 
Install this unit so that the power plug can be unplugged from 
the socket outlet immediately.
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.
– Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high 
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.
≥Do not allow children to climb on this unit.
≥Do not stack anything on this unit.
≥Place this unit on an even surface.
≥Use caution when lifting the unit.
– Lift it with more than one person if necessary.
≥Do not touch the speaker cone’s reverberating surfaces:
– This may damage the speaker cone.
– The speaker cone may be hot.
≥Do not place your feet under the 
unit, or at its wheels’ areas.
≥Improper handling or 
transportation manner may 
cause the unit to fall, etc., 
resulting in damage and/or 
personal injury. 
≥Be careful when babies or 
children are near.
Battery≥Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace 
only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
≥When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
≥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.
≥Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥Do not recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥Do not use the battery if the cover has peeled off.
≥Remove the battery if you do not use the remote control for a 
long period of time. Keep in a cool, dark area.
WARNING
CAUTION
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an 
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within 
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient 
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
CAUTION :TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is 
intended to alert the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in 
the literature accompanying the appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............ 2
Accessories....................................................... 3
Audio sources ...................................................3
Licenses ............................................................ 3
Unit care ............................................................ 4
About Bluetooth
®.............................................. 4
Moving this unit ................................................5
Control reference guide ................................... 6
Connecting to AC power supply ..................... 7
Connecting a USB device ................................ 8
Bluetooth
® operations ...................................... 8
Media playback controls .................................. 9
Sound and illumination effects...................... 11
Clock and Timers ............................................ 11
External equipment ........................................ 12
Using a microphone or guitar ........................ 14
Others .............................................................. 15
Troubleshooting.............................................. 16
Specifications..................................................19
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ........... 20
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ...... 21
Accessories
Check the supplied accessories before using this 
unit.
(ONLY FOR CANADA)
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet 
corresponds to the English display on the unit.
	≥Do not use AC power supply cord with other equipment.
≥Product numbers provided in this Owner’s Manual are 
correct as of May 2015. These may be subject to change.
Audio sources
The following marks indicate the availability of the 
feature.
∫Compatible USB devices
≥This unit does not guarantee connection with all 
USB devices.
≥FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are 
supported.
≥This unit supports USB 2.0 full speed.
≥This unit can support USB devices of up to 
32 GB.
≥Only one memory card will be selected when 
connecting a multiport USB card reader, typically 
the first memory card inserted.
∫Compatible MP3 files
≥Supported format:
Files with the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
≥Depending on how you create the MP3 files, they 
may not play in the order you numbered them or 
may not play at all.
≥Files are defined as tracks and folders are 
defined as albums.
≥This system can play up to 800 albums 
(maximum 999 tracks in an album) or a total of 
8000 tracks, depending on the available storage 
capacity.
Licenses
About descriptions in this Owner’s Manual≥Pages to be referred to are indicated as “l±±”.
≥Unless otherwise indicated, operations are described using 
the remote control.
1 x AC power supply cord
(K2CB2CB00022)
1 x Battery for remote control
1 x Remote control
(N2QAYB001000)
[USB]: USB devices containing MP3 files 
(lbelow)
[Bluetooth]: Connected Bluetooth
® device (l8)
[AUX]: External equipment connected to the 
AUX IN 1 or AUX IN 2 terminal (l12)
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer 
IIS and Thomson.
The Bluetooth
® word mark and logos are registered trademarks 
owned by 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.
Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc.
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Unit care
≥When you play music at high levels for a long 
period, it can cause damage to the speakers and 
decrease the life of the speakers.
≥Decrease the volume in these conditions to 
prevent damage:
– When the sound is distorted.
– When you adjust the sound quality.
Pull out the AC power supply cord from the outlet 
before maintenance.
≥When dirt is heavy, wring a wet cloth tightly to 
wipe the dirt, and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to 
clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully 
read the cloth’s instructions.
∫To dispose or transfer this unit
The unit may keep the user settings information in 
the unit. If you discard this unit either by disposal or 
transfer, then follow the procedure to return all the 
settings to the factory defaults to delete the user 
settings. 
(l16, “To return all settings to the factory 
defaults”)
≥The operation history may be recorded in the 
memory of this unit.
About Bluetooth®
∫Frequency band used
≥This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
∫Certification of this device
≥This system conforms to frequency restrictions 
and has received certification based on 
frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not 
necessary.
≥The actions below are punishable by law in some 
countries:
– Taking apart or modifying the system.
– 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 
(33 ft). 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 system 
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 (e.g.: airports, hospitals, 
laboratories, etc.).
To prevent speaker damage
Clean this unit with a soft, dry 
cloth
Panasonic bears no responsibility for data 
and/or information that is compromised 
during a wireless transmission.
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Moving this unit
You can move this unit with ease by its wheels.
Preparation
≥Be sure to remove all connected devices and cables from this unit.
	
≥Take care when pulling on steep slope.
≥Avoid pulling over surfaces which are rough or uneven.
≥Do not pull over stairs.
≥Lift the unit when transporting over obstacles.
≥Always push the trolley handle down fully after transportation.
≥This speaker system does not have magnetic shielding. Do not place it near a TV, PC or other magnetic 
devices.
Lifting the unit
Grip the top handles (A) to lift the unit.
Using the accessory pocket (B)
You may like to put some accessories in this pocket for 
your convenience during transportation.
Trolley handle
Extend fully until it 
clicks.
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Control reference guide
∫Using the remote control
Insert the battery so the terminals (i and j) match 
those in the remote control.
Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this 
unit.
≥To avoid interference, please do not put any objects in front of 
signal sensor.
Remote controlRear view
Top view
(Alkaline or 
manganese battery)
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1Standby/on switch [Í], [Í/I]
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.
2 Select audio source
On the unit:
To start Bluetooth
® pairing, press and hold 
[ -PAIRING] when you are in Bluetooth® 
source.
3 Basic playback control buttons
4 Enter setup menu
5 Change the displayed information
6 Selection/OK
7 Set the sleep timer
8 Dim the display panel and turn off the 
illumination
Press again to cancel.9 Adjust the volume (0 (min.) to 50 (max.))
10 Mute the sound
Press again to cancel. “MUTE” is also canceled when 
the volume is adjusted or the unit is turned off.
11 Set the play menu item
12 Enter sound menu
13 Microphone jack 2/Guitar input jack
14 Microphone jack 115 AUX IN 2 terminal
16 AUX IN 1 terminal
17 AUDIO OUT terminal
18 Enter KARAOKE mode
19 Select vocal cancel, echo or key control
20 Select the sound effects
21[USB\A] [USB\B]
USB port for playback
USB status indicator
22 Remote control signal sensor
Distance: Within approx. 7 m (23 ft) directly in frontAngle: Approximately 20° up and down, 30° left 
and right
23 Adjust the volume of microphone 1
24 Adjust the volume of microphone 2 or guitar
25 Microphone 2 or guitar switch (l14)
26 Select the DJ jukebox (l10)
27 Select MP3 album or track browsing mode 
(l9)
28 Change the illumination setting (l11 )
Browse MP3 tracks or albums (l9)
Change DJ jukebox playback mode (l10)
29 Display panel
Connecting to AC power supply
Conserving powerThe system consumes a small amount of power (l19) even 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.
To household 
AC outlet
AC power supply cord (supplied) This unit (rear)
Connect the AC power supply cord.
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Connecting a USB device
Preparation
≥Before you connect a USB device to the unit, 
make sure you do a backup of the data.
1Decrease the volume and connect the USB 
device to the USB port.
2Press [USB] to select “USB A” or “USB B”.
The corresponding USB status indicator lights 
green when selected.
	≥Insert the USB device directly. Do not use any USB 
extension cable.
≥Please disconnect the USB device if you finish using.
≥Stop the USB operation before disconnecting the USB 
device.
Bluetooth® operations
You can listen to the sound from the Bluetooth® 
audio device from this unit wirelessly.
≥Refer to the operating instructions of the 
Bluetooth
® device for details.
Preparation
≥Turn on the Bluetooth
® feature of the device and 
place the device near this unit.
∫Pairing with Bluetooth® devices
1Press [ ] to select “BLUETOOTH”.{.If “PAIRING” is indicated on the display, go to step 4.
To enter pairing mode§
2Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PAIRING”.
3Press [3,4] to select “OK? YES” and then 
press [OK].
To pair with a device
4Select “SC-CMAX5” from the Bluetooth® 
device’s Bluetooth® menu.{.The MAC address (e.g., 6C:5A:B5:B3:1D:0F) may be 
displayed before “SC-CMAX5” is displayed.
{.The name of the connected device is indicated on the 
display for a few seconds.
5Start playback on the Bluetooth® device.
§You can also enter pairing mode by pressing and holding 
[ -PAIRING] on the unit.
∫Connecting a paired Bluetooth® device
1Press [ ] to select “BLUETOOTH”.{.“BLUETOOTH READY” is indicated on the display.
2Select “SC-CMAX5” from the Bluetooth® 
device’s Bluetooth® menu.{.The name of the connected device is indicated on the 
display for a few seconds.
3Start playback on the Bluetooth® device.
	≥If prompted for the passkey, input “0000”.
≥You can register up to 8 devices with this unit. If a 9th device 
is paired, the device that has not been used the longest will 
be replaced.
≥This unit can only be connected to one device at a time.
≥When “BLUETOOTH” is selected as the source, this unit will 
automatically try and connect to the last connected 
Bluetooth
® device. (“LINKING” is indicated on the display 
during this process.) If the connection attempt fails, try to 
establish a connection again.
≥When enjoying video contents with this function, the video 
and audio output may not be synchronized.
USB device
(not supplied) This unit (top)
Connecting via Bluetooth® menu
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You can change the transmission mode to prioritize 
transmission quality or sound quality.
Preparation
≥Press [ ] to select “BLUETOOTH”.
≥If a Bluetooth
® device is already connected, 
disconnect it.
1Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select 
“LINK MODE”.
2Press [3,4] to select the mode and then 
press [OK].
MODE 1: Emphasis on connectivity
MODE 2: Emphasis on sound quality
	≥Select “MODE 1” if the sound is interrupted.
≥The factory default is “MODE 2”.
1While a Bluetooth® device is connected:
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select 
“DISCONNECT?”.
2Press [3,4] to select “OK? YES” and then 
press [OK].
	≥You can also disconnect the Bluetooth® device by pressing 
and holding [ -PAIRING] on the unit.
≥The Bluetooth
® device will be disconnected if a different 
audio source (e.g., “USB A”) is selected.
Media playback controls
Preparation
≥Turn the unit on.
≥Insert the USB device or connect the Bluetooth
® 
device.
≥Press [USB] or [ ] to select the audio source.
∫To browse MP3 tracks or albums ([USB])
By the unit only
1 Press [ALBUM/TRACK] to select album or 
track browsing mode.
2 While “ ”(album) or “ ”(track) is blinking, turn 
[ILLUMINATION/CONTROL] to browse.
∫To display information
Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly.
	≥To use this unit’s remote control with a Bluetooth® device, the 
Bluetooth® device must support AVRCP (Audio Video 
Remote Control Profile).
Depending on the status of the device, some controls may 
not work.
≥Maximum characters that can be indicated:
[USB]: approximately 32
[Bluetooth]: approximately 16
≥This unit supports ver. 1 and 2 ID3 tags. Text data that is not 
supported will not be displayed or will be shown differently.
≥Album and track indication for MP3 files.
Bluetooth® transmission mode
Disconnecting a Bluetooth® 
device
Basic controls ([USB], [Bluetooth])
Play Press [1/;].
St o pPress [∫].≥[USB] The position is memorized and 
“RESUME” is displayed.
– Press [1/;] to resume.
– Press [∫] again to clear the position.
PausePress [1/;].
Press again to restart play.
SkipPress [:/6] or [5/9] to 
skip track.
[USB] Press [3] or [4] to skip the 
MP3 album.
SearchDuring play or pause, press and 
hold [:/6] or [5/9].
Album number Track number e.g.
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You can use DJ jukebox to add cross-fading effect 
between songs. You can also use additional 
features with the “Panasonic MAX Juke” app 
(lbelow).
1Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select 
“JUKEBOX”.
2Press [3,4] to select the setting and then 
press [OK].
Using the unit
Press [DJ JUKEBOX] repeatedly to select the 
setting.
∫DJ jukebox playback mode
When the DJ jukebox is on, the playback mode 
switches to repeat mode automatically.
To select your desired repeat settings
1Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select 
“PLAYMODE”.
2Press [3,4] to select the setting and then 
press [OK].
Using the unit
In the stop mode, turn [ILLUMINATION/CONTROL].
	≥DJ jukebox effect is canceled when you switch off the 
system, change to another source, or turn on the Karaoke 
mode.
Select the playback mode.
Preparation
≥Set the DJ jukebox to “OFF”.
1Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select 
“PLAYMODE” or “REPEAT”.
2Press [3,4] to select the setting and then 
press [OK].
	
≥During random play, you cannot skip to the previous track.
DJ jukebox ([USB])
OFF 
CROSSFADETurn on DJ jukebox without 
cross-fading effect.
ON 
CROSSFADETurn on DJ jukebox with 
cross-fading effect.
OFF Turn off DJ jukebox.
RANDOM 
REPEATPlay all tracks randomly and repeat 
all tracks.
≥“` RND” is displayed.
ALL TITLE 
REPEATRepeat all tracks.≥“`” is displayed.
Using the “Panasonic MAX Juke” app
You can download and install the free AndroidTM 
app “Panasonic MAX Juke” on Google PlayTM for 
additional features, such as to request song 
playback from multiple devices simultaneously.
Playback modes ([USB])
PLAYMODE
OFF 
PLAYMODECancels the play mode setting.
1-TRACKOnly plays the selected track.≥“1-TR” is displayed.(Skip to the desired track.)
1-ALBUMOnly plays the selected MP3 
album.≥“1-ALB” is displayed.
RANDOMPlays the contents randomly.≥“RND” is displayed.
1-ALBUM 
RANDOMPlays the tracks in the selected 
MP3 album randomly.≥Press [3] or [4] to select the MP3 
album.
≥“1-ALB”, “RND” are displayed.
REPEAT
ON 
REPEATTurns on repeat mode.≥“`” is displayed.
OFF 
REPEATTurns off repeat mode.
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