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Operating Instructions
Instrukcja obsługi
Návod k obsluze
CD Stereo System
Zestaw stereo z CD
Stereosystém s CD
Model No. SC-MAX3500
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Dziękujemy za zakupienie tego produktu.
Proszę dokładnie zapoznać się z tą instrukcją obsługi, aby jak najlepiej wykorzystać to urządzenie i zapewnić jego
bezpieczne użytkowanie.
Prosimy o zachowanie niniejszej instrukcji obsługi.
Děkujeme za zakoupení tohoto výrobku.
Pro dosažení optimálního výkonu a z bezpečnostních důvodu si pečlivě přečtěte tyto pokyny.
Uschovejte si prosím tento návod k obsluze.
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These operating instructions are applicable to the
following system.
Your system and the illustrations can look differently.
The symbols on this product (including the accessories)
represent the following:
Safety precautions
WARNING!
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 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.
CAUTION!
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.
• This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.
• 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.
• Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct
sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and
excessive vibration.
AC mains lead
• The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this
unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the
socket outlet immediately.
Battery
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
• 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.
• 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.
• Remove the battery if you do not use the remote control
for a long period of time. Keep in a cool, dark area.
System SC-MAX3500
Main unit SA-MAX3500
Speakers SB-MAX3500
AC
Class II equipment (The construction of the
product is double-insulated.)
ON
Standby
Recording and playback of content on this (or any other)
device may require permission from the copyright
owner. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant
you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right,
ability or intention to obtain such permission on your
behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of
this or any other device complies with applicable
copyright law in your country.
Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries
Only for European Union and countries with recycling
systems
These symbols on the products, packaging,
and/or accompanying documents mean that used
electrical and electronic products and batteries
must not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of
old products and used batteries, please take them
to applicable collection points in accordance with
your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to
save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and
the environment.
For more information about collection and
recycling, please contact your local municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of
this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol):
This symbol might be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the
requirement set by the Directive for the chemical
involved.
back of product
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Table of contents
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Sales and Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Caution for AC mains lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Supplied accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Placement of speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preparing the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Making the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preparing media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Media playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sound effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Illumination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DJ functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using a microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Karaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Clock and timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
External equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Sales and Support Information
For the United Kingdom and Ireland
Customer Communications Centre
• For customers within the UK: 0344 844 3899
• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
• Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm (Excluding public
holidays).
• For further support on your product, please visit our
website: www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
• Order accessory and consumable items for your
product with ease and confidence by phoning our
Customer Communications Centre Monday – Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm (Excluding public holidays).
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering
application at www.pas-europe.com.
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are
provided directly by Panasonic UK.
• It couldn’t be simpler!
Also available through our Internet is direct shopping
for a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on
our website for further details.
Caution for AC mains lead
(For the AC mains plug of three pins)
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 or the BSI mark on the
body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local dealer.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC
mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug
fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
Figure A Figure B
Figure A Figure B
Fuse cover
Fuse (5 ampere)
Fuse (5 ampere)
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Supplied accessories
Check and identify the supplied accessories.
Product numbers correct as of April 2018. These may be
subject to change.
2 AC mains leads
For the United Kingdom and Ireland
(K2CT2YY00089)
1 AM loop antenna
(N1DYYYY00011)
1 FM indoor antenna
(RSAX0002)
1 Remote control
(N2QAYB001198)
1 Remote control battery
For the United Kingdom and Ireland
1 Antenna plug adaptor
(K1YZ02000013)
Note:
Use the AC main lead that is suitable for your household
mains socket.
Placement of speakers
The left and right speakers are the same.
Use only the supplied speakers.
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 speakers and decrease the life of the
speakers.
•Decrease the volume in these conditions to prevent
damage:
–When the sound is distorted.
–When you adjust the sound quality.
•More than one person is required to move, tilt or carry the
speakers.
Preparing the remote control
Use alkaline or manganese battery.
Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with
those in the remote control.
CAUTION!
Keep the antenna plug adaptor out of reach of children
to prevent swallowing.
CAUTION!
•Use the speakers only with the recommended
system. If not, you can cause damage to the
amplifier and speakers and can cause a fire.
Consult an approved service personnel if damage
occurs or if there is a sudden apparent change in
performance.
•Do not modify the speaker or speaker wires as
this can cause damage to the system.
•Do the procedures included in these instructions
when you attach the speakers.
•Do not touch the speaker cone’s reverberating
surfaces:
– This may damage the speaker cone.
– The speaker cone may be hot.
•Be careful when babies or children are near.
•Do not stack the speakers.
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Making the connections
Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made.
1Connect the AM loop antenna.
Stand the antenna up on its base until it clicks.
2Connect the FM indoor antenna.
Put the antenna where reception is best.
3Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cables to the corresponding
terminals.
4Connect the AC mains lead.
Do not use any other AC mains lead except the
supplied one.
Conserving power
The system consumes a small amount of power even
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.
Note:
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cables and the AC
mains lead to avoid picking up noise.
TO SB-MAX3500
4
3
SPEAKERS
TO SB-MAX3500
2
1
For the United Kingdom and Ireland
Connect the FM outdoor antenna.
Use an outdoor antenna if reception is poor.
Note:
•Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.
•Disconnect the outdoor antenna if you do not use the
system.
Adhesive tape
(not supplied)
Antenna plug adaptor
75 Ω coaxial cable
(not supplied)
FM outdoor antenna
(not supplied)
(For the AC mains plug of three pins)
READ THE “Caution for AC mains lead” BEFORE
CONNECTION.
TO SB-MAX3500
SPEAKERS
TO SB-MAX3500
To household
mains socket
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