Panasonic SA-PM38 User Manual
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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased
is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider
how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers.
This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’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 loud and
clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without
affecting your sensitive hearing.
is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider
how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers.
This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’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 loud and
clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without
affecting your sensitive hearing.
We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to
higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud
and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE
your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud
and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE
your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
Start your volume control at a low setting.
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and
clearly, and without distortion.
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and
clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or
loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
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Listening caution
EST. 1924
EST. 1924
DATE OF PURCHASE __________________________________
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User memo:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................2
Listening caution .....................................................................3
Product service ........................................................................3
Simple setup ............................................................................4
Placement of speakers ............................................................5
Preparing the remote control .................................................5
DEMO function .........................................................................5
Overview of controls ...............................................................6
Discs .........................................................................................7
Using the FM/AM radio ............................................................9
Using the timer ......................................................................10
Using sound effects ..............................................................11
Using other equipment .........................................................12
Troubleshooting guide ..........................................................14
Specifications ........................................................................15
Maintenance ...........................................................................15
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ..16
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ..............................17
Listening caution .....................................................................3
Product service ........................................................................3
Simple setup ............................................................................4
Placement of speakers ............................................................5
Preparing the remote control .................................................5
DEMO function .........................................................................5
Overview of controls ...............................................................6
Discs .........................................................................................7
Using the FM/AM radio ............................................................9
Using the timer ......................................................................10
Using sound effects ..............................................................11
Using other equipment .........................................................12
Troubleshooting guide ..........................................................14
Specifications ........................................................................15
Maintenance ...........................................................................15
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ..16
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ..............................17
Table of contents
Product information
1. Damage requiring service — The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing — Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described
in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized
servicing personnel.
servicing personnel.
3. Replacement parts — When parts need replacing ensure the servicer
uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4. Safety check — After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform
safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.
The servicer will require all components to service your system.
Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the entire
system.
Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the entire
system.
Product service
For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico, refer to “Customer Services Directory
(United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 16.
(United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 16.
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre
at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an
authorized Servicentre closest to you.
at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an
authorized Servicentre closest to you.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE
THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE
THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
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SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
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DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
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USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES.
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DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK);
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
easily accessible.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily
operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains,
disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.
easily accessible.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily
operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains,
disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.
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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside
the European Union
the European Union
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.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
-If you see this symbol-
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