Panasonic Cd Stereo System Sc-pm25 Operating Instructions

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Timers and others
Using the timers
Using the play/record timer
by remote control only
The timer has two functions. It can be set to on at a certain time to
wake you up, or it can be set to record the radio or from the aux
source.
The play timer cannot be used in combination with the record timer.
Preparations
¥ Turn the unit on and set the clock (\ page 9).
¥For the play timer, prepare the music source you want to listen to;
tape, CD, radio or aux, and set the volume.
¥For the record time, check the cassetteÕs erasure prevention tabs
(\ page 16: 
C) insert the tape, select the reverse mode (\ page
17) and tune to the radio station (\ page 10) or select the aux
source (\ page 20).
1Press [CLOCK / TIMER] to select the
timer function.
Every time you press the button:
CLOCK PLAY REC
Previous display
û ûû û
ûPLAY : to set the play timer
û ûû û
ûREC : to set the record timer
Setting the start and finish times
2(Within 8 seconds or so)
1 11 1
1Press [g,
4 44 4
4/REW] or  [f,
3 33 3
3/FF]
to select the starting time.
2 22 2
2 Press [CLOCK / TIMER].
31 11 1
1Press [g,
4 44 4
4/REW] or  [f,
3 33 3
3/FF]
to select the finishing time.
2 22 2
2 Press [CLOCK / TIMER].
The start and finish times are now set.
Turning the timer on
4Press [
û ûû û
ûPLAY/REC].
Every time you press the button:
PLAY REC
(OFF)
û ûû û
ûPLAY : to turn the play timer on
û ûû û
ûREC : to turn the record timer on
5Press [] to turn the unit off.
The unit must be off for the timers to operate.
¥For play timer
The timer play will start at the preset time and volume level
you preset.
¥For record timer
About 30 seconds before the set time, the system mutes
sound automatically and starts recording.
To cancel the timer
Press [
û ûû û
û PLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicators from the display.
The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.
To change the settings (when unit is on)
¥To change the play/record times
Do steps 1, 2, 3, and 5.
¥To change the source or volume.
1 11 1
1Press [
û ûû û
û PLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display.
2 22 2
2Make changes to the source or volume.
3 33 3
3Do steps 4 to 5.
(Continued on next page)
1
2
3
4
5
45
CLOCK/
TIMER
CLOCK/
TIMER
123
456
79010
CANCEL
AUTO OFFSLEEP
8PROGRAM TUNE MODE PLAY MODE
VOLUMEDISPLAYDIMMERMUTINGSOUND
VIRTUALIZER
REV MODE
SELECTORTAPE TUNERCD
CLOCK
 TIMER
PLAY
REC
REWCLEARFF
BASSTREBLE
1, 2, 3
2,3
4/REW
g3/FF
f
CLOCK/
TIMER
PLAY/
REC
4/REW
g3/FF
f
û
ONPLAYREC ON
OFFPLAYOFF REC
PLAYREC
PLAYONSLEEPPLAYONSLEEP
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Timers and others
B
C
A
SLEEP
SLEEP
123
456
79010
CANCEL
AUTO OFFSLEEP
8PROGRAM TUNE MODE PLAY MODE
VOLUMEDISPLAYDIMMERMUTINGSOUND
VIRTUALIZER
REV MODE
SELECTORTAPE TUNERCD
CLOCK
 TIMER
PLAY
REC
REWCLEARFF
BASSTREBLE
PLAY/
REC
123
456
79010
CANCEL
AUTO OFFSLEEP
8PROGRAM TUNE MODE PLAY MODE
VOLUMEDISPLAYDIMMERMUTINGSOUND
VIRTUALIZER
REV MODE
SELECTORTAPE TUNERCD
CLOCK
 TIMER
PLAY
REC
REWCLEARFF
BASSTREBLE
123
456
79010
CANCEL
AUTO OFFSLEEP
8PROGRAM TUNE MODE PLAY MODE
VOLUMEDISPLAYDIMMERMUTINGSOUND
VIRTUALIZER
REV MODE
SELECTORTAPE TUNERCD
CLOCK
 TIMER
PLAY
REC
REWCLEARFF
BASSTREBLE
CLOCK /
TIMER
PLAY/
REC
OFFPLAYONSLEEP
FADER
Using the timers
AUsing the play/record timer
by remote control only
Checking the timers
Press [CLOCK/ TIMER].
(While the unit is on, press [CLOCK/ TIMER] to select Ò
û ûû û
ûPLAYÓ or
Ò
û ûû û
ûRECÓ.)
The timer conditions are shown in the following order.
start time ® finish time ® source ® volume (Play timer only)
Playing the unit after the timers are setThe unit can be used after the timers are set.
Check the following before turning the unit off again.
If playing tapes or making a recording:
Reset tape direction.
If playing disc:
Make sure the desired disc is selected.
Note
¥ If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is functioning, the
finish time setting will not be activated.
¥ If the unit is on, the timer will not function. The unit must be in the
standby mode.
¥ If AUX is selected as the source, when the timer comes on, the
system turns on and engages AUX as the source. If you want to
playback or record from a connected unit, set the other unitÕs timer
to the same time. (See the other unitÕs instruction manual.)
BUsing the sleep timer
by remote control only
This timer turns the unit off after a set time.
While enjoying the desired source:
Press [SLEEP] to select the desired time.
Every time you press the button:
90 30 60120
OFF
To cancel the sleep timer
Press [SLEEP] to select ÒOFFÓ.
To confirm the remaining time
(only while unit is ON)
Press [SLEEP].
To change the time remaining during operation
Press [SLEEP] to show the remaining time, and then press [SLEEP]
to select the desired time.
Notes
The play and sleep timer or the record and sleep timer can be used
together.
The sleep timer always has priority.  Be sure not to overlap timer
settings.
CThe Timer Fader
by remote control only
Volume increases slowly to the set level when the play timer turns
the unit on and decreases slowly when the sleep timer turns the unit
off.
Press and hold [
û ûû û
ûPLAY/REC] to display
Ò
FADERÓ.(All timers will be affected.)
Press and hold again to cancel.
Note
This feature does not affect record timerÕs recordings.
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you canÕt fix the system as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to
the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer.
For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter in the U.S.A. and Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre in Canada.
In the U.S.A., call 1-800-211-7262, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.panasonic.com
In Canada, call 905-624-5505 or visit www. panasonic.ca
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 6.
Common Problems
Noise is heard.
The stereo indicator flickers or
doesnÕt light.
Sound is distorted.
A beat sound is heard.
A low hum is heard during AM
broadcast.Use an outdoor antenna. 7
Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.
Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.
Listening to the radio
The picture on the TV disappears
or stripes appear on the screen.The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor antenna,
change to an outdoor antenna.
The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the unit.
When there is a television set nearby
Poor quality sound.
Recording is not possible.Clean the heads. 
If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesives tape. †
Playing cassette tapes
The display is wrong or play
wonÕt start.
ÒTAKE OUT/DISCÓ appears on the
display.
Only one track from the CD is
recordedThe disc may be upside down. ‚
Wipe the disc.
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard.
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.
There is a problem with the disc mechanism. (A power failure may have occurred.)
The tray will open automatically. Remove the disc from the tray, and after ensuring there is no disc
in the tray, close it. The unit will make the disc changing noises for a few moments and then it
should operate normally.
Press [CD Edit] to cancel one track edit recording and to select the required mode (AUTO-REC or
OFF). ‰
Playing discs
Remote control doesnÕt work.Check the batteries are inserted correctly. 5
Replace the batteries if they are worn.
The remote control
No sound.
Sounds unfixed, reversed or
come from one speaker only.
Humming heard during play.Turn the volume up.
The speaker cords may be shorted. Turn the unit off, check and correct the connections and turn the
unit on. 6
Check the speaker connections. 6
An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords
away from this unitÕs cables.
ÒERRORÓ is displayed.
Ò- -:- -Ó appears on the display.
ÒF61Ó is displayed.Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
You plugged the AC power supply cord in for the first time or there was a power failure recently
Set the time. 9
Check and correct the speaker cords correction.
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
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Servicenter List (U.S.A.)
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Warranty (U.S.A.)
Panasonic/Technics Audio Products
Limited Warranty
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and work-
manship which occur during normal use and does not cover normal wear
to the stylus (when applicable) or a dealer installed cartridge or stylus. The
warranty does not cover damages which occur in shipment or failures
which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures
which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, faulty in-
stallation, misapplication, set-up adjustments, maladjustment of consumer
controls, improper operation or maintenance, improper antenna, inade-
quate signal reception or pick-up, alteration, modification, power line surge,
improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial use, such as; ho-
tel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or ser-
vice by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a PASC autho-
rized Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS
OR DISCS. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions
or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have oth-
er rights which vary from state to state.
If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty
period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not
handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Consumer Affairs Depart-
ment at the company address indicated above.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation
of America
One Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric
Corporation of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial
Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Compa-
ny (collectively referred to as Òthe warrantorÓ) will repair this product with
new or refurbished parts in the event of a defect in materials or workman-
ship, free of charge, in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico as follows (all time
periods start from the date of original purchase):
COMPACT DISC PLAYERS, DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC PLAYERS, RA-DIOS, RADIO CASSETTE PLAYERS/RECORDERS (with and without CDPlayers), CASSETTE RECORDERS, MICROCASSETTE RECORDERS/TRANSCRIBERS, IC RECORDERS, RECEIVERS, TUNERS, AMPLIFI-ERS, SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIERS, TURNTABLES, CASSETTE DECKS,AUDIO PROCESSORS, EQUALIZERS, AUDIO MIXERS, REMOTE CON-TROLS, HOME THEATER SYSTEMS (receiver/amplifiers, speakers),RACK SYSTEMS (receivers, tuners, amplifiers, cassette decks, CD play-ers, equalizers, rack system speakers, EXCLUDING; audio racks) Ñ labor
and parts for one (1) year.
ALL AUDIO RACKS (cabinets) Ñ parts only 30 days.TECHNICS STAND ALONE SPEAKERS, SUBWOOFER SPEAKERSÑ
labor and parts for three (3) years.
ACCESSORIESÑHEADPHONES, CARTRIDGES, MICROPHONES,ADAPTERS Ñ labor and parts for ninety (90) days.BATTERIES Ñ (when applicable) Ñ New rechargeable batteries in ex-
change for defective rechargeable batteries for ten (10) days. Non-
rechargeable batteries are not warranted.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACKS Ñ (when applicable) Ñ New re-
chargeable battery packs in exchange for defective rechargeable battery
packs for ninety (90) days. Non-rechargeable battery packs are not war-
ranted.
Carry-in or mail-in service in the U.S.A. can be obtained during the
warranty period by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC)
Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory. Or call toll free,
1-800-211-7262 to locate a PASC authorized Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-
in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by
calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the
Servicenter Directory.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase
receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before
warranty service is rendered.
If you ship the product
Carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Attach a postage-affixed letter, detailing the complaint, to the outside of the carton.
Do NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices. They are NOT equipped to make repairs.
CustomerÕs Record
ModelNo.
Serial
No.
or
Code
No.
Date
of
PurchaseDealerÕs
Name
DealerÕsAddress
ONLY FOR U.S.A.
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Specifications
SPEAKER SECTIONType2 way speaker system
Speaker(s)
Superwoofer10 cm (3
15/16ý) cone type
Full range8 cm (31/8ý) cone type
ImpedanceHigh (6W), Low (6W)
Input powerHigh 10 W (Music)
Low 35 W (Music)
Output sound pressure level86 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency110 Hz
Frequency range55 HzÐ25 kHz (Ð16 dB)
75 Hz Ð 22 kHz (Ð10 dB)
Dimensions (WxHxD)140 x 240 x 213 mm
(5
1/2ý x 97/16ý x 83/8ý)
Mass2.3 kg (5.1 lb)
GENERALPower supplyAC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption64 W
Standby0.6 W
Dimensions (WxHxD)180 x 241 x 318 mm
(7 
3/32ýx 9 1/2ý x 12 1/2ý)
Mass4.6 kg (10.1 lb)
Notes:
1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum
analyzer.
Maintenance
CD SECTIONSampling frequency44.1 kHz
Decoding16 bit linear
Beam source/wave lengthSemiconductor laser/780 nm
Number of channelsStereo
Wow and flutterBelow measurable limit
Digital filter8 fs
D/A converterMASH (1 bit DAC)
For a cleaner crisper sound
Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and
recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).
AMPLIFIER SECTIONPower output
1% Total harmonic distortion
30 HzÐ160 Hz, both channels driven
 (Low channel) 9 W per channel (6W)
160 HzÐ20 kHz, both channels driven
(High channel) 4 W per channel (6W)
Total Bi-Amp power13 W per channel
Input sensitivity
AUX250 mV
Input impedance
AUX47 kW
Output impedance
Headphone16-32W
FM TUNER SECTIONFrequency range87.9Ð107.9 MHz (200 kHz steps)
87.5Ð108.0 MHz (100 kHz steps)
Sensitivity1.8 µV (IHF)
S/N 26 dB1.5 µV
Antenna terminal(s)75W (unbalanced)
AM TUNER SECTIONFrequency range
AM520 Ð 1710 kHz (10 kHz steps)
Sensitivity
AM
S/N 20 dB (at 999 kHz)500 µV/m
CASSETTE DECK SECTIONTrack system4 track, 2 channel
Heads
Record/playbackSolid permalloy head
ErasureDouble gap ferrite head
MotorDC servo motor
Recording systemAC bias 100 kHz
Erasing systemAC erase 100 kHz
Tape speed4.8 cm/s
Frequency response
(+3 to -6 dB at DECK OUT)
NORMAL (TYPE I)50 Hz Ð 13 kHz
HIGH (TYPE II)50 Hz Ð 13 kHz
S/N52 dB (A weighted)
Wow and flutter0.18% (WRMS)
Fast forward and rewind timesApprox. 120 seconds with
C-60 cassette tape
If the surfaces are dirty
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
If the surface are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap-
and-water solution or a weak detergent solution.
¥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
¥ Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
Product Service
Product information
For product service, product information or assistance with product
operation, refer to the servicenter directory.
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at
1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected],
or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care
Centre at 905-624-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an
authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Do not attempt to remove the cover(s) or repair the unit yourself.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of
Puerto Rico, Inc. (ÒPSCÓ)
Ave. 65 de Infanter’a, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler  Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
© 2001 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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