Panasonic SC-PMX5 Leaflet

Panasonic Corporation
Web Site: http://panasonic.net

Operating Instructions

Model No.

GN

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these 
instructions carefully.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

RQTX9674-B

L0212LL0

En

Your system and the illustrations can look differently.

These operating instructions are applicable to the following 
system.

SC-PMX5DB

SA-PMX5DB

SB-PMX5DB

Unit
•  To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product 

damage,

 

–

Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or 
splashing.

 

–

Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, 
on this unit.

 

–

Use only the recommended accessories.

 

–

Do not remove covers.

 

–

Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to 
qualified service personnel.

 

–

Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.

 

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Do not handle the plug with wet hands.

Unit
•  To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product 

damage,

 

–

Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in 
cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit 
is well ventilated.

 

–

Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with 
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

 

–

Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted 
candles, on this unit.

 

–

Set this unit up on an even surface away from direct 
sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and 
excessive vibration.

 

–

Do not use a DC power source.

•  This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.
•  Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be 

unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any 
problem occurs.

Inside of product

Back of product

•  This unit may receive radio interference caused by 

mobile telephones during use. If such interference 
occurs, please increase separation between this unit 
and the mobile telephone.

•  This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments 

or performance of procedures other than those specified 
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Battery
•  Do not break open or short-circuit the battery.
•  Do not charge the alkaline or manganese battery.
•  Do not use the battery if the cover has peeled off.
•  Do not heat or expose to flame.
•  Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct 

sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows 
closed.

•  Remove the battery if you do not use the remote control 

for a long period of time. Keep in a cool, dark area.

•  Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
•  Replace only with the type recommended by the 

manufacturer.

•  When disposing the batteries, please contact your local 

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of 
disposal.

This symbol is only valid in the European 
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please 
contact your local authorities or dealer and 
ask for the correct method of disposal.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from 
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an 
electronic accessory has been designed to connect 
specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and 
has been certified by the developer to meet Apple 
performance standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device 
or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or 
iPhone may affect wireless performance.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch 
are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and 
other countries.

R6/LR6, AA

Use alkaline or manganese battery.

Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with 
those in the remote control.

Point the remote control at the remote control sensor, 
away from obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly 
in front of the main unit.

The right and left speakers are the same.
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.

Note:
•  Keep your speakers more than 10 mm from the main 

unit for ventilation.

•  Put the speakers on a flat safe surface.
•  These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do 

not put them near TVs, PCs or other equipment easily 
influenced by magnetism.

•  When you play at high levels for a long period, it can 

cause damage to the system and decrease the life of 
the system.

•  Decrease the volume in these conditions to prevent 

damage:

 

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When you play distorted sound.

 

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When you adjust the sound quality.

CAUTION!
•  Use the speakers only with the recommended 

•  Do the procedures included in these instructions 

RMS output power stereo mode
  Front Ch (both ch driven)
     

20 W per channel (6  ), 1 kHz, 10% THD

  Total RMS stereo mode power 

40 W

Preset station 

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

AUX
  Terminal RCA 

jack

20 channels

Frequency band (wavelength)
  Band III (Australia)
     

9A to 9C (202.928 MHz to 206.352 MHz)

  Band III (Others)
     

5A to 13F (174.928 MHz to 239.200 MHz)

Sensitivity   BER 4x10

  Min requirement 

–98 dBm

DAB external antenna
  Terminal 

F - Connector (75  )

Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm)
     

CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3  formatted disc)

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

 MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3

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 

3 way, 3 speaker system (bass reflex)

Speaker unit(s)
  Woofer 

1.9 cm soft dome type

  Tweeter 

14 cm cone type

  Super tweeter 

1.5 cm piezo type

Impedance 3 
Output sound pressure 

81 dB/W (1 m)

Frequency range 

41 Hz to 65 kHz (–16 dB)

     

48 Hz to 58 kHz (–10 dB)

161 mm x 240 mm x 262 mm 

Mass 2.6 

kg

Conserving power
The system consumes approximately 0.7 W 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.

To household mains socket

Red

Black

Connect the DAB antenna.
Place the antenna where reception is best.

Be sure to fully 
tighten the screw.

Tapes

Use DAB outdoor antenna for better reception.

Be sure to fully 
tighten the screw.

DAB outdoor antenna
(not supplied)

Connect the AC mains lead.
Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment.

Note:
These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do 
not put them near TVs, PCs or other equipment easily 
influenced by magnetism.

A

B

C

D

E

G

F

H

J

I

K

L

N

M

O

P

R 

Headphones jack ( )
•  Plug type: Ø 3.5 mm stereo (not supplied)
•  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.

S 

Display panel

T 

USB port (

)

U 

Disc tray

V 

Open or close the disc tray

W 

Remote control sensor

A 

Standby/on switch [`], [1]

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.

B 

Numeric buttons [1 to 9, 0,  10]
To select a 2-digit number
Example: 16: [ 10] → [1] → [6]

C 

Delete a programmed track

D 

Select audio source

E 

Basic playback control

F 

Select the sound effects

G 

Select the iPod menu item

H 

View content information
Decrease the brightness of the display panel
Press and hold the button to use this function.
To cancel, press and hold the button again.

I 

Clock and timer operation

J 

Set the program function

K 

Adjust the volume of the system

L 

Mute the sound of the system
Press the button again to cancel.
“MUTE” is also cancelled when you adjust the volume 
or when you switch off the system.

M 

Set the play menu item

N 

Set the radio menu item

O 

Select the option

P 

Automatically switch off the system
When you are in disc, USB or iPod/iPhone source, the 
auto off function switches off the system if you do not 
use the system for 30 minutes.
To cancel, press the button again.

Q 

iPod/iPhone dock

V

U

Q

D

T

A

W

F

K

R

S

F

E

Power supply 

AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption 85 

W

Dimensions (W x H x D)  175 mm x 240 mm x 349.8 mm 
Mass 4.5 

kg

Operating temperature range 

0°C to +40°C

Operating humidity range
     

35% to 80% RH (no condensation)

Note:
•  Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

•  Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital 

spectrum analyzer.

1 x Remote control
(N2QAYB000640)

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.

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