Panasonic SC-PM21 Operating Guide

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Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION
FTC Output Power both channel driven
  10% Total harmonic distortion
  20 Hz–3.5 kHz
    (Low channel)  
SC-PM19
15 W per channel (6 
Ω)
  3.5 kHz–20 kHz
    (High channel)  
SC-PM19
5 W per channel (6 
Ω)
RMS Output Power both channel driven
  10% total harmonic distortion
  1 kHz
    (Low channel)  
SC-PM19
15 W per channel (6 
Ω)
  8 kHz
    (High channel)  
SC-PM19
5 W per channel (6 
Ω)
  Total Bi-Amp power 
SC-PM1
20 W per channel 
Output Impedance 
 
Headphone 
16 
Ω – 32 Ω 
     
FM TUNER SECTION
Frequency range
     
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz steps)
     
87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz (200 kHz steps)
Sensitivity 
1.5 µV (IHF)
  S/N 26 dB  
1.25 µV
Antenna terminal(s) 
75
 
Ω (unbalanced)
AM TUNER SECTION
Frequency range 
520 kHz – 1710 kHz (10 kHz steps)
Sensitivity
  S/N 20 dB (at 1000 kHz) 
500 µV/m 
     
CASSETTE DECK SECTION
Track system 
4 track, 2 channel
Heads
  Record/playback 
Solid permalloy head
 
Erasure 
AC erase head
Motor 
DC servo motor
Recording system 
AC bias 100 kHz
Erasing system 
AC erase 100 kHz
Tape speed 
4.8 cm/s
Overall frequency response
(+3 dB, –6 dB at DECK OUT) 
  NORMAL 
35 Hz – 14 kHz
S/N RATIO 
50 dB (A weighted)
Wow and flutter 
0.08% (WRMS)
Fast forward and rewind time 
 
     
Approx. 120 seconds with C-60 cassette tape
CD SECTION
Disc
  CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 
8 cm/12 cm (3
3
/
20
˝/4
73
/
100
˝) 
Sampling frequency 
44.1 kHz
Decoding 
16 bit linear
Beam source/wavelength 
Semiconductor laser/780 nm
Number of channels 
Stereo
Frequency response 
20 Hz–20 kHz (+1dB, –2 dB)
Wow and flutter 
Below measurable limit
Digital filter 
8 fs
D/A converter 
MASH (1 bit DAC)
MP3 
  Bit rate 
32 kbps – 320 kbps 
 
Sampling frequency 
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 
     
SPEAKER SECTION
Type 
2 way, 2 speaker system
Speaker(s) 
  Woofer 
10 cm (4˝) cone type
 
Tweeter 
6 cm (2
3
/
8
˝) cone type
Impedance 
 6 
Ω
Input power 
 
HIGH 
40 W (Max)
 
LOW 
40 W (Max)
Output sound pressure level 
82 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 
50 Hz–30 kHz (–16 dB)
     
55 Hz–25 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 
140 mm x 225 mm x 218 mm
     
(5
1
/
2
˝ x 9
7
/
8
˝ x 8
9
/
16
˝)
Mass 
1.95 kg (4.30 lbs.)
GENERAL
Power supply 
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 
57 W
Dimensions (WxHxD) 
165 mm x 228 mm x 315.6 mm
     
(6
1
/
2
˝ x 9˝ x 12
7
/
16
˝)
Mass 
3.6 kg (7.94 lbs.) 
     
Power consumption in standby mode 0.5 W
Notes:
1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum 
analyzer.Maintenance
If the surfaces are dirty
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
•   Never  use  alcohol,  paint  thinner  or  benzine  to  clean  this 
unit.
•   Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions 
that came with the cloth carefully.
For a cleaner crisper sound
Clean  the  heads  regularly  to  assure  good  quality  playback 
and recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).
Maintenance
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