Panasonic CD Stereo System Sc Pm53 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
CD Stereo System
Model No. SC-PM53
SC-PM533
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SC-PM533 is available in the U.S.A. only.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please 
read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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 these operating 
instructions are of...

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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: 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...

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Disc information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
• This unit can play MP3 or WMA fi les and CD-DA format audio 
CD-R/RWs that have been fi nalized.
• It may not be able to play some CD-R/RWs depending on the 
condition of the recording.
•  Do not use irregularly shaped discs.
•  Do not use discs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with 
adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers.
•  Do not attach extra labels or stickers on the disc.
•  Do...

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Step Step 11 - Making the connections - Making the connections
Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made.
Optional antenna connectionsOptional antenna connections
FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna
FM ANT
75
AM ANT
EXT LOOP
FM outdoor antenna 
(not included)
75 Ω coaxial cable 
(not included)
 
FM ANT
75
AM ANT
EXT LOOP
AM outdoor antenna 
  (not included)
AM loop antenna 
  (included)   (16 - 40 ft.)
•  Never use an outdoor antenna during a lightning...

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Step 2 - Inserting batteries into the remote control - Inserting batteries into the remote control
AA/R6/LR6
■ Batteries
•  Insert so 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 fi re.
Do not:
•  mix old and...

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Overview of controls
Main unitMain unit
Refer to numbers in parentheses for page reference.
Cassette lid (9)
Remote control sensor  1 Standby/on switch (POWER y/l) (15)
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.
4 Bass selection (12) 
Disc selection (7)8 Tuner/Band selection (10)
Disc tray (7)Headphone jack (
) 
Avoid listening for prolonged 
periods of time to prevent 
hearing damage.
Plug type: 3.5...

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Basic playBasic play
CD MP3 WMA
1Press [y] to turn the unit on.
2Press [1 3~ 5 3] to select your desired tray.
3Press [OPEN/CLOSE 0] to open the disc tray and 
then load the disc. Press [OPEN/CLOSE 0] again to 
close the tray.
Disc tray Label must 
face upward
Tray number
4Press [CD 6] to start play.
5Adjust the volume.
To Action
stop the disc Press [STOP 7].
pause play Press [CD 6]. Press again to 
resume play.
skip tracks  Press 
[4/REW/4] or [3/FF/¢] 
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Discs (continued)
Checking which discs are in the trays (CD CHECK)Checking which discs are in the trays (CD CHECK)
CD MP3 WMA
1Press [CD CHECK].
2345
1
CD CHECK
2Press the button again to close the trays.
Note•  The tray with a disc being played will not open.
•  If the player is stopped, all trays will open.
•  Do not remove or insert discs during disc check.
•  Do not pull out the trays during disc check.
•  8 cm discs cannot be checked.
Display functionDisplay function
This function allows...

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Cassette tape
Cassette lid
Top of unit
The buttons described for “Cassette tape” are mainly 
for the main unit unless indicated otherwise.
Basic playBasic play
1Press [0] and insert the cassette.
Insert inside 
the guides
Forward side
2Close the lid by hand.
3Press [TAPE 3] to start play.To play the other side of the cassette, turn the cassette over. 
To Action
stop tape playback Press [–DEMO, 7].
start one-touch play Press [TAPE 3] when the unit is OFF with 
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Radio
Numeric 
buttons
Manual tuningManual tuning
1Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
3Press [4/REW/4] or [3/FF/¢] to select the 
frequency of the required station.
“ ST ” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being 
received.
To tune automatically
Press 
[4/REW/4] or [3/FF/¢] for a moment until the 
frequency starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto 
tuning, stopping when it fi nds a station.
•  Auto tuning may not function when there...