Panasonic SC-PM200 Leaflet

You can set the timer to come on at a certain 

time to wake you up.
Switch on the system and set the clock.

Prepare the music source you want to listen 

to (disc, radio, USB or music port) and set the 

volume.

“#PLAY 1”, “#PLAY 2” or “#PLAY 3”.

Within 10 seconds, press [R, T] to set 

Press [#, PLAY] to start “#PLAY 1”, 

“#PLAY 2” or “#PLAY 3”.

Press [`] to switch off the system.

The system must be switched off for the 

timer to operate.

Change the 

settings

Do steps 1 through 4 and 6 

again (Z above).

Change the 

source or 

volume

1) Press  [#, PLAY] two 

times to remove the timer 

indicator on the display 

panel.

2) Change the source or 

volume.

3) Do steps 5 and 6 

(Z above).

Check the 

settings

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to 

select “#PLAY 1”, “#PLAY 2” 

or “#PLAY 3”.

Cancel 

Press [#, PLAY] two times to 

remove the timer indicator on 

the display panel.

• The timer starts at a low volume and 

increases gradually to the preset level.

• The timer comes on at the set time every 

day if the timer is on.

• If you switch off the system and switch on 

again while a timer is in operation, the timer 

will not stop at the end time.

This is a 24-hour clock.

Within 10 seconds, press [R, T] to set 

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to show the clock for a 

few seconds.

Reset the clock regularly to maintain 

accuracy.

The sleep timer switches off the system after 

the set time.
Press [SLEEP] to select the setting (in 

To cancel, select “OFF”.

OFF

120 MIN

90 MIN

30 MIN

60 MIN

Press [SLEEP].

• The sleep timer can be used together with 

the play timer.

• The sleep timer always comes first. Be sure 

not to set an overlap of timers.

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.

• You have not put in the disc correctly. Put it 

in correctly.

• Disc is dirty. Clean the disc.

• Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or 

non-standard.

• There is condensation. Let the system dry 

for 1 to 2 hours.

• Switch off the TV or move it away from the 

system.

• Set to “BP 1” or “BP 2” when in AM tuner 

mode.

• Move the antenna away from other cables 

and cords.

• The format of the USB mass storage device 

or the contents in it is/are not compatible 

with the system.

• USB mass storage devices with storage 

capacity of more than 32 GB cannot work in 

some conditions.

• Large content size or large memory USB 

mass storage device takes longer time to 

read.

• Transfer the data to another USB mass 

storage device or backup the data and 

reformat the USB mass storage device.

• Examine the content. You can only play 

supported format.

• If there are more than 255 albums or 

folders (audio and non-audio), some of 

the MP3 files in these albums cannot be 

read and played. Transfer these music 

albums to another USB mass storage 

device. Alternatively, reformat the USB 

mass storage device and save these music 

albums prior to saving the other non-audio 

folders.

• There is a power supply problem.

• An incorrect operation was done. Read the 

instructions and try again.

• An unsupported MP3 format. The system 

will skip that track and play the next one.

• The system cannot show the remaining play 

time for variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.

• The USB mass storage device is not 

connected. Examine the connection.

• You have not put in a disc or put in a disc that 

the system cannot play (refer to “DISCS”).

• You connected the AC mains lead for 

the first time or there was a power failure 

recently. Set the clock.

• Clock is not set. Adjust the clock accordingly.

• Play timer is not set. Adjust the play timer 

accordingly.

• The number of programmed tracks is more 

than 24.

• Examine that the battery is installed 

correctly.

• Increase the volume.

• Switch off the system, determine and 

correct the cause, then switch the system 

on again. It can be caused by straining of 

the speakers through excessive volume or 

power, and when using the system in a hot 

environment.

• An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near 

the cables. Keep other appliances and cords 

away from the cables of this system.

Press [x, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main 

Put in a disc with the label facing up.

Press [x, OPEN/CLOSE] again to close 

the disc tray.

Press [CD] and then press [4/9] to 

Stop 

playback

Press [8] during playback.

Pause 

playback

Press [4/9] during playback.

Press again to continue 

playback.

Skip album Press [R, T].

Skip track 

Press [2] or [6] (main 

unit: [2/3] or [5/6]).

Search 

through 

track

Press and hold [3] or [5] 

(main unit: [2/3] or 

[5/6]).

You can repeat “Program playback” or other 

selected “Playmode function”.

Press [Y, U] to select “ON REPEAT” 

“   ” is shown.

To cancel, select “OFF REPEAT”.

Press [Y, U] and then press [OK] to 

OFF 

PLAYMODE

Play all tracks.

1-TRACK

1TR

Play one selected track on 

the disc.

Press the numeric buttons 

to select the track.

1-ALBUM

1ALBUM

Play one selected album on 

the disc.

Press [R, T] to select the 

album.

RANDOM

RND

Play a disc randomly.

1- ALBUM 

RANDOM

1ALBUM RND

Play all tracks in one 

selected album randomly.

Press [R, T] to select the 

album.

• During random playback, you cannot skip to 

tracks which have been played or press the 

numeric buttons.

• This function does not work with “Program 

playback”.

• The setting returns to the default “OFF 

PLAYMODE” when you open the disc tray.

You can view the available information on the 

display panel.

• Maximum characters that can be shown: 

approximately 16

• This system supports ver. 1.0, 1.1 and 2.3 

ID3 tags.

• Text data that the system does not support 

can show differently.

This function allows you to program up to 

24 tracks.

“PGM” is shown.

Do this step again to program other tracks.

Press [4/9] to start playback.

Press [R, T] to select the desired 

Press [6] and then press the numeric 

Do steps 2 through 4 again to program 

other tracks.

Press [4/9] to start playback.

Cancel 

program 

mode

Press [PROGRAM] in the 

stop mode.

Replay the 

program

Press [PROGRAM] and then 

press [4/9].

Check 

program 

contents

Press [2] or [6] when 

“PGM” is shown in the stop 

mode. 

To check while programming, 

press [PROGRAM] two times 

after “PGM” is shown, then 

press [2] or [6].

Clear the 

last track

Press [DEL] in the stop 

mode.

Clear all 

programmed 

tracks

Press [8] in the stop mode. 

“CLR ALL” is shown. Within 

5 seconds, press [8] again.

The program memory is cleared when you 

open the disc tray.

• This system can access up to 99 tracks.

• This system can play MP3 files and 

CD-DA format audio CD-R/RW that have 

been finalised.

• This system can fail to play some CD-R/RW 

because of the condition of the recording.

• Files are treated as tracks and folders are 

treated as albums.

• This system can access up to 999 tracks, 

255 albums (including root folder) and 

20 sessions.

• Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 

(except for extended formats).

• To play in a certain order, prefix the folder 

and file names with 3-digit numbers in the 

order you want them to play.

• If you have recorded MP3s on the same disc 

as CD-DA, only the format recorded in the 

first session can be played.

• Some MP3s cannot be played because of 

the condition of the disc or recording.

• Recordings will not necessarily be played in 

the order you recorded them.

30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset.

Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] (main unit:

[RADIO/EXT-IN]) to select “FM” or “AM”.

To cancel, press [8].

30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset.

Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] (main unit:

[RADIO/EXT-IN]) to select “FM” or “AM”.

Press [3] or [5] to tune in to the 

Do steps 1 through 3 again to preset more 

stations.
The new station replaces any station that 

occupies the same preset number.

Press the numeric buttons, [2] or [6] 

(main unit: [2/3] or [5/6]) to 

This system can show the text data 

transmitted by the radio data system (RDS) 

available in some areas.

PS

(Station name)

FREQ

(Frequency)

PTY

(Program type)

RDS may not be available if reception is poor.

Press [3] or [5] to select the 

To tune automatically, press and hold the 

button until the frequency starts changing 

quickly.

Press [Y, U] to select “MONO” and then 

To cancel, select “STEREO”.

• “MONO” is also cancelled when you change 

the frequency.

• Switch off “MONO” for normal listening.

Press [Y, U] to select “BP 1” or “BP 2” 

This system can also receive AM broadcasts 

allocated in 10 kHz steps.

After a few seconds, the display panel shows 

the current minimum radio frequency. Release 

the button when the minimum frequency 

changes.

• To go back to the initial setting, do the above 

steps again.

• After you change the setting, preset 

frequencies are erased.

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 

Within 3 seconds, press [Y, U] to select 

BASS

-4 to +4

TREBLE
SURROUND

“ON SURROUND” or 

“OFF SURROUND”

INPUT LEVEL

(For music port 

source)

“NORMAL” or “HIGH”

Press [2/3] or [5/6] to adjust 

When other Panasonic equipment responds to the remote control of this system, change the 

remote control code for this system.
Preparation

Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] (main unit: [RADIO/EXT-IN]) to select “MUSIC PORT”.
To set the code to “REMOTE 2”

(Z “Changing the sound quality”).

Select “NORMAL” if the sound is distorted 

during “HIGH” input level.

Connect the headphones to the headphones 

jack.

Plug type: Ø 3.5 mm stereo (not included)

• Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time 

to prevent hearing damage.

• Excessive sound pressure from earphones 

and headphones can cause hearing loss.

• Listening at full volume for long periods may 

damage the user’s ears. Be sure to use the 

supplied or recommended headphones or 

earphones.

Components and cables are sold separately.

You can play music from a portable audio 

equipment.

Switch off the equalizer (if any) of the portable 

audio equipment to prevent sound distortion.

Decrease the volume of the system and the 

portable audio equipment before you connect 

or disconnect the portable audio equipment.

Plug type: Ø 3.5 mm stereo (not included)

• USB mass storage devices that support 

bulk-only transfer.

• USB mass storage devices that support 

USB 2.0 full speed.

• Folders are defined as album.

• Files are defined as track.

• Track must have the extension “.mp3” or 

“.MP3”.

• CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.

• NTFS file system is not supported (only FAT  

12/16/32 file system is supported).

• Some files can fail to work because of the 

sector size.

• Maximum album: 255 albums (including root  

 folder)

• Maximum track: 2500 tracks

• Maximum track in one album: 999 tracks

You can connect and play MP3 tracks from 

your USB mass storage device.
Do not use a USB extension cable. The 

system cannot recognize USB mass storage 

device connected through a cable.

Press [USB] and then press [4/9] to 

Stop 

playback

Press [8] during playback.

“RESUME” is shown.

Press [4/9] to continue 

playback from the start of the 

track.

OR

Press [8] two times to stop the 

playback fully.

To clean this system, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this system.

• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

RMS output power stereo mode
  Front Ch (both ch driven)
      10 W per channel (6  ), 1 kHz, 10% THD
  Total RMS stereo mode power 

20 W

FM 30 stations

   

AM 15 stations

Frequency modulation (FM)
 Frequency 

range

      87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)
 Antenna 

terminals 

75  (unbalanced)

Amplitude modulation (AM)
 Frequency 

range

     

522 kHz to 1629 kHz (9 kHz step)

     

520 kHz to 1630 kHz (10 kHz step)

Headphones jack
  Terminal 

Stereo, 3.5 mm jack

Music port (top)
  Terminal 

Stereo, 3.5 mm jack

Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm)
CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3   formatted disc)

 MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3

Pick up
  Wavelength 

790 nm (CD)

  Laser power 

CLASS 1 (CD)

Audio output (Disc)
  Number of channels 

2 ch (FL, FR)

  FL = Front left channel
  FR = Front right channel

USB port
  USB standard 

USB 2.0 full speed

  Media file format support 

MP3 ( .mp3)

  USB device file system
     

FAT 12, FAT 16, FAT 32

  USB port power 

500 mA (max)

Type 

1 way, 1 speaker system (bass reflex)

Speaker unit(s)
  Full range 

10 cm cone type

6 

83 dB/W (1 m)

Frequency range  61 Hz to 17 kHz (–16 dB)
     

95 Hz to 15 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (W x H x D)
     

139 mm x 224 mm x 138 mm 

Mass 1.3 

kg

AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz

12 W

153 mm x 224 mm x 232 mm

1.7 kg

Operating temperature range  0°C to +40°C
Operating humidity range
   

35% to 80% RH (no condensation)

1) Specifications are subject to change without 

notice.

   Mass and dimensions are approximate.

2) Total harmonic distortion is measured by 

the digital spectrum analyzer.

When the following situations occur, refer to the instructions below to reset the memory:

• There is no response when buttons are pressed.

• You want to clear and reset the memory contents.

While you press and hold [1] on the main unit, connect the AC mains lead again.

“– – – – – – – –” shows on the display panel.

Release [1].

All the settings are set back to the factory preset.

It is necessary to set the memory items again.

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