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CD Stereo System
Operating Instructions
Model No. SC-PM25
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Table of contents Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Before use For optimum performace and safety, please read these instructions carefully. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................... 4 Placement of speakers .............................................................. 5 These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. The remote control .................................................................... 5 Connections ..............
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Supplied accessories THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Please check and identify the supplied accessories. limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Use numbers indicated in parentheses when FCC Rules. asking for replacement parts. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection (Only for U.S.A.) against harmful interference in a residential installation. This To order accessories contact
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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 safety precautions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 4. Outdoor antenna grounding—If you connect an outdoor Safety antenna, ground the antenna system to protect against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National 1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type Electr
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The remote control Listening caution Battery installation EST. 1924 R6, AA, UM-3 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just pur- chased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equip- ment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Asso- ciation’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through l
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Connections • Plug the AC power cord into a household AC outlet only after all other connections have been made. 1 • To prepare the AM loop antenna wire and speaker cords, twist the vinyl cover tip and pull off. 2 1 Connect the FM indoor antenna. 3 Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position where radio signals are received with the least amount of interference. 4 Note For the best reception : To household An FM outdoor antenna is recommended (\ page 7.) AC outlet 2 Connect the AM loop a
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Connections A FM Outdoor antenna (not included) Optional antenna connections 75W coaxial cable You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a (not included) mountainous region or inside a reinforced-concrete building, etc. Shield braid Core wire FM Outdoor antenna A Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is installed. 1 1 1 1 1 Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator. 2 2 2 2 2 Twist the shield braid. 3 3 3 3 3 Expose the core wire. Note An outdoor antenna sho
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Front panel controls A A Main unit Top of the unit 1 1 1 1 1 Headphone jack (PHONES) ................................................... 20 2 2 2 Standby/on switch (POWER ) 2 2 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. 3 3 3 3 3 AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power supply. 4 4 4 4 4 Display 5 5 5 5 5 Cassette slot 6 6 6 6 6 Remote control signal sen
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A Setting the time A CLOCK AUTO OFF SLEEP TIMER by remote control only 2 1 PLAY 12 3 REC This is a 12-hour clock. 45 6 10 The example shows how to set the clock for 6:30 pm 79 8 0 4 TUNE MODE PROGRAM CANCEL PLAY MODE SELECTOR TUNER TAPE CD 1 Press [y y y y y] to turn the unit on. CLEAR REW FF REV MODE 3 2 Press [CLOCK/ TIMER] to display BASS TREBLE SOUND MUTING VIRTUALIZER DIMMER DISPLAY “CLOCK”. VOLUME DIMMER Every time you press the button: CLOCK PLAY REC Original display 3 Within 7 seconds P
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The radio: manual tuning 1 1 Press [POWER ] to turn the unit on. 2 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. Every time you press the button: FM W AM 3 Press [TUNE MODE] on the remote 5 3 2 control to select “MANUAL”. 4 Every time you press the button: MANUAL W PRESET 4 4 3 3 4 Press [4 4 4/REW/ g] or [3 3 3/FF/ f] to select the frequency of the required station. “TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned. 1 “ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. POWER 5 Adjust
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The radio: preset tuning CLOCK AUTO OFF SLEEP TIMER by remote control only PLAY 12 3 REC There are two methods of presetting stations. 45 6 10 Automatic presetting: All the stations the tuner can receive are 79 8 0 preset. TUNE MODE PROGRAM CANCEL PLAY MODE Manual presetting: You can select the stations to preset and SELECTOR TUNER TAPE CD PROGRAM the order they are preset in CLEAR REW FF TUNER REV MODE Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands. BASS TREBLE Preparation: SOUND MUTI
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CDs This unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have 1 been finalized upon completion of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording. Finalizing is a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW. 1 Press [POWER ] to turn the unit on. 4 2 Press [OPEN/CLOSE c] to open the 5 tray. 2, 3 3 Insert the CD. Set a CD label up on the tray. Press [OPEN/CLOSE c] to close the tray. 4 Press [CD -/ J] to start play. 5 Adju
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CDs A CLOCK AUTO OFF SLEEP TIMER PLAY 12 3 REC A Direct access play 45 6 10 2 79 8 0 by remote control only TUNE MODE PROGRAM CANCEL PLAY MODE SELECTOR TUNER TAPE CD Direct access allows you to start normal play from a specific track to 1 CLEAR REW FF REV MODE the last track on the CD. BASS TREBLE SOUND MUTING DIMMER DISPLAY VIRTUALIZER 1 Press [SELECTOR] to select the CD VOLUME mode. Every time you press the button: CD TAPE TUNER AUX 2 Press the numeric button(s) to select the desired track num
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CDs CLOCK AUTO OFF SLEEP TIMER Program play PLAY 12 3 REC 45 6 10 by remote control only 3 79 8 0 This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks. TUNE MODE PROGRAM CANCEL PLAY MODE 2 SELECTOR TUNER TAPE CD 1 Press [SELECTOR] to select the CD 1 CLEAR REW FF 5 REV MODE TREBLE mode. BASS SOUND MUTING VIRTUALIZER DIMMER DISPLAY 2 (In the stop mode) VOLUME Press [PROGRAM]. 3 Press the numeric button(s) to select the track you want to play in the desired sequence. 4 Repeat step 3 until you have S
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Cassette tapes 1 Press [POWER ] to turn the unit on. 1 2 Insert the cassette with the exposed tape facing left. FWD Tape direction is automatically set “ ” 2 3 Press [TAPE2 3 ] to start playback. REV FWD Every time you press the button: « 3 FWD : The forward side (front side) will play. 4 REV : The reverse side will play. 4 Adjust the volume. To stop tape playback Press [STOP L]. To eject tape Press [STOP L] then press [EJECT c]. 1 One-touch play When the system is OFF and cassette is inserted
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Cassette tapes A To fast-forward or rewind the tape A Press [4 4 4 4 4/REW/ g] or [3 3 3 3 3/FF/ f] in the stop mode. FWD To rewind To fast-forward 4 4 4 4 4/REW/ g 3 3 3 3 3 /FF/ f To find the beginning of a program B (TPS: Tape Program Sensor) Press [4 4 4 4 4/REW/ g] or [3 3 3 3 3 /FF/ f] during play. Press the button once for each track to be skipped (up to 9 tracks). B Backward Forward 4 4 4 4 4/REW/ g 3 3 3 3 3 /FF/ f Note TPS searches for silent parts of about 4 seconds norma
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Before recording A A Preparatory steps Do these steps before each recording. Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. (unneccessary if auto CD editing) Preparation: Press [POWER ] to turn the unit on. 1 1 Insert the tape to be recorded on. 3 Insert with the exposed tape facing left. 2 Press [REV MODE] on the remote 2 control to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button: : One side only records. and : Both sides record (forward reverse). " " automaticall
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Recording CDs Normal recording • Tracks are recorded in the order in which they are found on the CD. • Tracks are cut in the middle when the end of the tape is reached. • You can record from any point on the tape. 5 1 1 Insert the cassette with the exposed 1 tape facing left. FWD Tape direction is automatically set to “ ” 3 2 Press [REV MODE] on the remote 4 2 control to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button: : One side is recorded. , 3 Press [SELECTOR] to select the CD 1 mod
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Recording CDs A You can record the whole CD (AUTO-REC) or a selected track (1- 2 REC). If a track is interrupted at the end of the side facing up, it is recorded again on the side facing down. 4 3 A Auto editing recording (AUTO-REC) Recording begins from the side facing up and the reverse mode is set to “ ”. 1 Preparation: Insert a CD (\ page 12) 1 Press [SELECTOR] to switch to CD mode. 2 Press [CD EDIT] so “AUTO-REC” is SELECTOR displayed. 1 Every time you press the button: AUTO-REC 1-REC OFF C
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Changing the sound quality A by remote control only CLOCK AUTO OFF SLEEP TIMER PLAY 12 3 REC A To adjust the tone quality 45 6 10 79 8 0 The tone level can be varied within a range of -6 to +6. TUNE MODE PROGRAM CANCEL PLAY MODE Press [BASS (– or +)] to adjust the low-frequency SELECTOR TUNER TAPE CD sound. CLEAR REW FF REV MODE Press [TREBLE (– or +)] to adjust the high-frequency BASS TREBLE – BASS + – TREBLE + SOUND sound. MUTING VIRTUALIZER DIMMER DISPLAY MUTING VOLUME SOUND VIRTUALIZER Note
