CD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No. SC-PM18 Note: “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. E EB GN RQT6686(Cov)-1.
Dear customer Table of contents Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before use These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. System SC-PM18 Main unit SA-PM18 Speakers SB-PM18 Before use Supplied accessories ................................................. Safety precautions ...................................................... Caution for AC Mains Lead ........................................
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc. For the United Kingdom (VJA0733) For Australia and N.Z. (RJA0035-X) Safety precautions Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) Before use For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark m or the BSI mark o on the body of the fuse.
The remote control A R6, AA, UM-3 A Battery installation • Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries. • Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries. • Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries. • Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to contact flame or water. • Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long time. • Do not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces. • Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Connections 1 2 • Plug the AC mains lead into a household mains socket only after all other connections have been made. • To prepare the AM loop antenna wire and speaker cords, twist the vinyl cover tip and pull off. (L) (R) Before use 3 1 Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position where radio signals are received with the least amount of interference. Note For the best reception: An FM outdoor antenna is recommended.
A For Europe Connections FM outdoor antenna (not included) Optional antenna connections You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a mountainous region or inside a reinforced-concrete building, etc. For Others FM outdoor antenna (not included) A Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is installed. Note An outdoor antenna should be installed by a qualified technician only.
Front panel controls Before use 1 2 OPEN 3 AC IN 9 ! 4 5 AUX REC " # S.SOUND EQ VOLUME 6 FF STOP REW TUNER BAND $ DEMO CD 1 7 CD TAPE CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 CD CHECK DOWN UP OPEN/CLOSE CD CHANGE 8 % & PHONES ( 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Main unit Cassette lid Cassette open button (c OPEN) ............................ 17 AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply.
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A The radio: manual tuning PL PLAY REC CLOCK SLEEP AUTO UTO OFF TIMER DISC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PGM 0 10 A RDS broadcasting (For Europe) PLAY MODE By remote control only This unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system (RDS) available in some areas. If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals, “ RDS ” will light up on the display. CD CLEAR TUNER/ BAND TAPE APE AUX VOL VOL MUTING S.
The radio: preset tuning PL PLAY REC CLOCK SLEEP AUTO UTO OFF TIMER DISC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PGM 0 10 By remote control only CD CLEAR TUNER/ BAND TUNER/BAND TAPE APE AUX VOL VOL MUTING FF REW S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ DISPLAY DISPLA /REW, /FF DIMMER There are two methods of pre-setting stations. Automatic presetting: All the stations the tuner can receive are preset. Manual presetting: You can select the stations to preset and the order they are preset in.
CDs STOP , DEMO 2 3 1 /FF, /REW (CD 1) ~ (CD 5) This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon completion of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording. The unit contains five CD trays. You can simply listen to the CD on a single tray, or you can select and listen to the CD in a particular tray.
CDs Listening to a CD placed in a specific tray , DEMO CD CD CHECK 4 1 / Preparation: Press [CD 2/J] and then [STOP L, –DEMO]. Selecting the desired tray number and placing a CD in it 2 3 1 2 1 2 CD CHANGE Press [c CD CHANGE]. (Within about 10 seconds) Press [CD 1] ~ [CD 5] to open the tray and insert the CD. Press [c CD CHANGE] again to close the tray. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to insert other CDs. You can load up to 5 CDs.
CLOCK SLEEP AUTO UTO OFF TIMER 3 2 DISC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PGM 0 10 CD CLEAR TUNER/ BAND TAPE APE 1 5 AUX VOL VOL MUTING REW S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ Listening operations 4 Listening to specific CDs and tracks (CD Play Mode function) PLAYY MODE PLA 1 1 CDs PL PLAY REC DISPLAY DISPLA FF DIMMER CLEAR CD By remote control only This function makes it easier for you to select specific CDs and tracks from those loaded in the player. There are 4 disc/track selection modes.
CDs PL PLAY REC CLOCK SLEEP AUTO UTO OFF TIMER 1 DISC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PGM 0 10 2 3 Direct access play By remote control only PLAYY MODE PLA PLAY MODE CD CD TUNER/ BAND CLEAR / TAPE APE AUX VOL VOL MUTING S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ REW DISPLAY DISPLA FF DIMMER DISPLAY Direct access allows you to start normal play from a specific track to the last track of the CD. 1 2 Press [DISC]. (Within 10 seconds or so) Press [1] ~ [5] to select the disc you want.
CLOCK SLEEP AUTO UTO OFF TIMER 3 CDs PL PLAY REC DISC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 4 5 Program play PLAYY MODE PLA 2 1 PGM CD CLEAR TUNER/ BAND TAPE APE AUX VOL VOL MUTING REW S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ Listening operations 1 1 7 DISPLAY DISPLA FF DIMMER /REW, /FF By remote control only This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks. 1 2 3 4 5 CLEAR CD 6 2 3 7 Press [PGM]. Press [DISC]. (within 10 seconds or so) Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want.
Cassette tapes 1 Press [c OPEN], insert a cassette with the tape facing in. When the button is pressed, the unit comes on automatically. Make sure the cassette is fully inserted and close the lid by hand. 1 OPEN 2 Press [TAPE -] to start playback. 3 Adjust the volume. One side is played, then playback stops automatically. To play on the other side of the tape, turn the tape over and press [TAPE -].
Cassette tapes Recording operations Listening operations Listening operations A To fast-forward or rewind the tape A Press [g 4 /REW] or [f 3 /FF] mode. /FF, /REW in the stop To rewind To fast-forward [g 4/REW] [f 3 /FF] To find the beginning of a program (TPS: Tape Program Sensor) TPS finds the beginning of a track and resumes play from there. Each press increases the number of tracks skipped, up to a maximum of 9. Press [g 4/REW] or [f 3 /FF] during play.
A Before recording A OPEN Preparatory steps Do these steps before each recording. Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. Preparation: Press [TAPE -] then [ STOP L, –DEMO] to select tape as the source. OPEN Press [c OPEN], insert a cassette with the tape facing in. Make sure the cassette is fully inserted and close the lid by hand. Preparation: Do the preparatory steps (see above). 1 Tune to the required station. (\ page 10 or 11) 2 Press [[/ J REC] to start recording.
Recording CDs You can use 1-DISC/ALL-DISC mode (A page 14) to make recordings. Preparation: • Do the preparatory steps (A page 19). • Insert the CD(s) you want to record (A page 12). 2 STOP 1-DISC/ALL-DISC recording 1 , DEMO Do steps 1 to 4 on page 14. Ensure CD is stopped. 2 Press [[/ J REC] to start recording. Recording operations Listening operations The CD starts. To stop recording Press [STOP L, –DEMO]. CD play stops automatically. 2 REC To stop recording temporarily Press [[/J REC].
S.SOUND EQ A Using the built-in sound quality settings By remote control onlyl CLOCK SLEEP AUTO OFF TIMER You can choose one of three types of sound quality. HEAVY: Adds punch to rock CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds SOFT: For background music PL PLAY REC DISC 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 1 PLAYY MODE PLA PGM Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting. CD TUNER/ BAND CLEAR TAPE APE Each time you press the button: AUX VOL VOL MUTING S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ S.
A Auto-off function A CLOCK SLEEP AUTO UTO OFF TIMER AUTO OFF PL PLAY REC DISC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PGM 0 10 PLAYY MODE PLA CD TUNER/ BAND CLEAR VOL VOL S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ When CD or tape is selected as the source To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for 10 minutes. TAPE APE AUX MUTING By remote control only REW DISPLAY DISPLA FF Note This function does not work if the source is tuner or AUX. DIMMER Press and hold [–AUTO OFF].
A Setting the time A 1 PL PLAY REC CLOCK SLEEP AUTO UTO OFF TIMER DISC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PGM 0 10 2 4 PLAYY MODE PLA 1 2 CD CLEAR TUNER/ BAND By remote control only This is a 24-hour clock. The example shows how to set the clock for 18:30. TAPE APE Every time you press the button: CLOCK PLAY REC AUX VOL VOL MUTING FF REW S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ DISPLAY DISPLA DIMMER y] to turn the unit on. Press [y Press [CLOCK / TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
Using the timers PL PLAY REC CLOCK SLEEP AUTO UTO OFF TIMER 5 DISC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PGM 0 10 4 1 22 3 2 PLAYY MODE PLA CD TUNER/ BAND CLEAR TAPE APE AUX VOL VOL MUTING S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ 1 FF REW DISPLAY DISPLA DIMMER 21 3 1 Using the play/record timer By remote control only The timer has two functions. It can be set to on at a certain time to wake you up, or it can be set to record from the radio or from the aux source.
Using the timers A CLOCK SLEEP AUTO UTO OFF TIMER PLAY REC DISC 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PGM 0 10 1 PLAYY MODE PLA CD CLEAR TUNER/ BAND TAPE APE AUX VOL VOL MUTING FF REW S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ DISPLAY DISPLA DIMMER CLOCK/ TIMER A Using the play/record timer By remote control only To check settings While the unit is on and the “rPLAY” (or “rREC”) indicator is on, press [CLOCK/TIMER] so “rPLAY” (or “rREC”) appears on the display.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the enclosed to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 6. Common Problems No sound. Turn the volume up. The speaker cords may be shorted. Turn the unit off, check and correct the connections and turn the unit on.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION CASSETTE DECK SECTION SPEAKER SECTION RMS Power output 10% Total harmonic distortion 1 kHz, both channels driven (Low channel) 30 W per channel (6 Ω) 8 kHz, both channels driven (High channel) 30 W per channel (6 Ω) Total Bi-Amp power 60 W per channel Input sensitivity AUX 250 mV Input Impedance AUX 19.
SUOMI CAUTION! VAROITUS! 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. LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
