Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland] Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
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Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
Do the procedures with the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the same.
Your system and the illustrations can look differently. These operating instructions are applicable to the following system.
System | SC-PMX92 | SC-PMX90 |
Main unit | SA-PMX92 | SA-PMX90 |
Speakers | SB-PMX70 | SB-PMX70 |
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-PMX92.
[PMX92]: indicates features applicable to SC-PMX92 only.
[PMX90]: indicates features applicable to SC-PMX90 only.
The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following: ~ AC DC Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.) I On Standby |
Unit
Unit
Battery
Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
(Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol)): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.
(For the AC mains plug of three pins)
For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug 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 or the BSI mark 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 you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
Check and identify the supplied accessories.
Place the speakers so that the tweeter is on the inner side. To prevent damage to the speakers, do not touch the speaker cones if you remove the nets.
Use only the supplied speakers.
The combination of the main unit and speakers give the best sound. You can cause damage to the system and decrease the sound quality if you use other speakers.
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Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made.
Conserving power
The system consumes a small amount of power (⇒ 14), 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.
You can connect a DVD player, Portable audio player etc.
Note:
Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised during a wireless transmission.
Frequency band used
Certification of this device
Restrictions of use
Range of use
Interference from other devices
Intended usage
By using the Bluetooth® connection, you can listen to the sound from the Bluetooth® audio device from this system wirelessly.
Preparation
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You can change the transmission mode to prioritise transmission quality or sound quality.
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If the sound input level from the Bluetooth® device is too low, change the input level setting.
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When "SC-PMX92" or "SC-PMX90" is selected from a paired Bluetooth® device's Bluetooth® menu, this unit will turn on automatically from standby mode and establish a Bluetooth® connection.
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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.
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Press [CD/USB] repeatedly to select "CD".
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Press [CD/USB] repeatedly to select "USB".
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The following marks indicate the availability of the feature.
: CD audio in CD-DA format or a CD that contains MP3 files
: USB devices containing MP3/AIFF/FLAC/WAV/AAC/DSD files
: Connected Bluetooth® device
Preparation
Play | Press []. |
Stop | Press [].
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Pause | Press []. Press again to continue playback. |
Skip | Press [] or [] to skip track. (main unit: [/] or [/]) |
: Press [] or [] to skip the MP3/AIFF/FLAC/WAV/AAC/DSD album. | |
Search | During play or pause Press and hold [] or []. (main unit: [/] or [/]) |
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You can display the track, artist, album name, file type, bit rate, and other information. (The information varies depending on the audio source.)
Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly.
e.g. (MP3)
"A": Album number
"T": Track number
("" stands for a number.)
"": Album "": Track
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PLAYMODE | |
OFF PLAYMODE | Cancels the play mode setting. |
1-TRACK | Only plays the selected track.
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1-ALBUM | Only plays the selected MP3/AIFF/FLAC/WAV/AAC/DSD album.
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RANDOM | Plays the contents randomly. |
1-ALBUM RANDOM | Plays the tracks in the selected MP3/AIFF/FLAC/WAV/AAC/DSD album randomly.
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REPEAT | |
ON REPEAT | Turns on repeat mode.
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OFF REPEAT | Turns off repeat mode. |
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This function allows you to programme up to 24 tracks.
(CD-DA)
(MP3),
Check programme contents | Press [] or [] in the stop mode. |
Clear the last track | Press [DEL] in the stop mode. |
Cancel programme mode | Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode. |
Clear all programmed tracks | Press [] in the stop mode. "CLEAR ALL" is shown. Within 5 seconds, press [] again. |
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30 FM stations can be preset.
Preparation
Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] repeatedly to select "FM".
*1: To change the frequency, refer to "Manual tuning and presetting".
Press the numeric buttons, [] or [] to select the preset station.
*2: To change the tune mode
For Continental Europe:
Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly to select "FM STATUS".
For others:
Press [DISPLAY].
"FM ST": FM stereo broadcast is being received.
"FM - - - -": No broadcast is received or FM broadcast received is weak or in monaural.
"FM MONO": You have set the "FM MODE" to "MONO". (→ "If noise is excessive during FM reception.")
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(For Continental Europe only)
This system can show the text data transmitted by the radio data system (RDS) available in some areas.
Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly.
"PS": Programme service
"PTY": Programme type
"FREQ": Frequency
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Preparation
Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] repeatedly to select "DAB+".
If you select "DAB+" for the first time, the system will start the "DAB AUTO SCAN" procedure.
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To find the best antenna position, use manual tuning to search selected DAB/DAB+ frequency block.
You can preset up to 20 DAB/DAB+ stations.
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Press the numeric buttons, [] or [] to select the preset station.
*1: To change the tune mode
You can view information about the DAB/DAB+ broadcast, programme type, ensemble label, frequency and time.
Press [DISPLAY] to view available information.
DAB SECONDARY | |
PRIMARY | To listen to primary service. |
SECONDARY | To listen to secondary services. "" is shown. |
AUTO CLOCK ADJ | |
ON ADJUST | Start auto clock adjustment. |
OFF ADJUST | Cancel auto clock adjustment. |
When adjusting the antenna, you can check the reception quality.
This is a 24-hour clock.
To check the time
Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
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The sleep timer switches off the system after the set time.
Press [SLEEP] repeatedly to select the setting (in minutes).
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You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up.
Preparation
Set the clock.
*1: "CD", "USB", "DAB+" ([PMX92]), and "FM" can be set as the music source.
Turning the timer on
To check the settings
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] repeatedly to select "TIMER ADJ". (During standby, press [CLOCK/TIMER] twice.)
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BASS | -4 to +4 |
TREBLE | |
SURROUND | "ON SURROUND" or "OFF SURROUND" |
By main unit only
Turn [BASS] or [TREBLE] to adjust the level.
Press [PRESET EQ] repeatedly to select a setting.
HEAVY | Adds punch to rock |
SOFT | For background music |
CLEAR | Clarifies higher frequencies |
VOCAL | Adds gloss to vocal |
FLAT | Cancels the sound effect |
This function lets you enjoy a powerful bass effect.
Press [D.BASS] to select "ON D.BASS" or "OFF D.BASS".
You can change the input level etc. when you listen to the audio from a portable audio player etc. connected to AUX IN terminal.
Preparation
Connect the external equipment to AUX IN terminal.
You can adjust the input level.
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The system will automatically switch to AUX source when it detects the signal from an external music device. This function also works in standby mode.
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You can play back music on the PC with this system's speakers by connecting a PC to the PC IN terminal on the main unit.
About supported format, refer to "Specifications".
Before connecting to a PC Follow the steps below.
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(as of August 2018)
Note:
Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
macOS is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Windows is a trademark or a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
As a factory default, this unit will turn to standby mode automatically if there is no sound and it is not being used for approximately 20 minutes.
To cancel this function
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Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated software for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are available free of charge.
For more details, refer to the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "SW VER." and then press [OK].
The version of the installed software is displayed.
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.
Cannot turn on the unit.
No operations can be done with the remote control.
Sound is distorted or no sound.
A "humming" sound can be heard during playback.
The unit does not work.
Noise is heard.
Display not shown correctly.
Playback does not start.
Reception is poor or a beat sound is heard.
If noise is excessive during FM reception.
The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read.
Slow operation of the USB device.
The elapsed time shown is different from the actual play time.
Pairing cannot be done.
The device cannot be connected.
The device is connected but audio cannot be heard through this system.
The sound is interrupted.
"AUX-IN auto play" does not work.
Unintentional automatic switch to AUX source.
The PC does not recognise this system.
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"ADJUST CLOCK"
"ADJUST TIMER"
"AUTO OFF"
"CHECKING CONNECTION"
"ERROR"
"F" / "F" ("" stands for a number.)
"NO DEVICE"
"NO DISC"
"NO PLAY"
"NO PRESET" ([PMX92])
"NO SIGNAL" ([PMX92])
"DEVICE NO RESPONSE"
"HUB NOT SUPPORTED"
"NOT SUPPORTED"
"OPT UNLOCKED"
"PC UNLOCKED"
"PGM FULL"
"PLAYERROR"
"READING"
"REMOTE " ("" stands for a number.)
"SCAN FAILED" ([PMX92])
"USB OVER CURRENT ERROR"
"VBR"
"WAIT"
This is displayed, for example, when this unit is turning off.
Reset the memory when the following situations occur:
When other Panasonic equipment responds to the remote control of this system, change the remote control code for this system.
To set the code to "REMOTE 2"
Power supply AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption 40 W
Dimensions (main unit) (W x H x D) 211 mm x 114 mm x 267 mm
Mass (main unit) Approx. 2.8 kg
Operating temperature range 0°C to +40°C
Operating humidity range 35% to 80% RH (no condensation)
Power consumption in standby mode*1, 2 0.35 W (approx.)
(When "BLUETOOTH STANDBY" is "ON")*2 0.45 W (approx.)
*1: "BLUETOOTH STANDBY" is "OFF".
*2: No device is connected to the USB port before turning to standby mode.
RMS output power
Front Ch (both ch driven) 60 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Total RMS power 120 W
Preset memory 30 stations
Frequency range 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna terminals 75 Ω (unbalanced)
DAB memories 20 channels
Frequency band (wavelength)
Band III 5A to 13F (174.928 MHz to 239.200 MHz)
Sensitivity *BER 4x10-4
Min requirement –98 dBm
DAB external antenna terminal F-Connector (75 Ω)
Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm) CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3*3)
Pick up
Wavelength 790 nm (CD)
Headphones Jack Stereo, Ø3.5 mm
USB (USB-A) FRONT USB Type A Connector
File system FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
USB port power DC OUT 5 V 1.5 A MAX
PC (USB-B) REAR USB Type B Connector
AUX IN Stereo, Ø 3.5 mm Jack
AUDIO IN Line input (Pin jack)
Digital input Optical digital input (Optical terminal)
Format support LPCM
USB-A
USB standard USB 2.0 High Speed
USB Mass Storage class
Format Support
MP3/AAC | 32, 44.1, 48 kHz/ 16 to 320 kbps |
AIFF/FLAC/WAV | 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/16, 24 bits |
DSD | 2.8 MHz |
USB-B
USB standard USB 2.0 High Speed
USB Audio Class specification
USB Audio Class 2.0, Asynchronous mode
Format Support
LPCM | 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/ 16, 24 bits |
DSD | 2.8 MHz |
DSD control mode ASIO Native mode, DoP mode
Speaker unit(s)
Woofer 14 cm cone type x 1
Tweeter 1.9 cm dome type x 1
Super tweeter 1.5 cm piezoelectric type x 1
Impedance 3 Ω
Dimensions (W x H x D) 161 mm x 238 mm x 262 mm
Mass Approx. 2.6 kg
Bluetooth® System Specification Bluetooth® Ver.2.1+EDR
Wireless Equipment Classification Class 2 (2.5 mW)
Supported Profiles A2DP, AVRCP
Supported Codec AAC, SBC
Frequency band 2.4 GHz band FH-SS
Operation Distance Approx. 10 m Line of sight*4
*4: Prospective communication distance. Measurement environment: Temperature 25°C/Height 1.0 m. Measure in "MODE 1".
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The product with the Hi-Res Audio logo is conformed to Hi-Res Audio standard defined by Japan Audio Society. The logo is used under license from Japan Audio Society.
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