Panasonic SC-DM202 Compact Stereo System Instruction Manual

June 12, 2024
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Panasonic SC-DM202 Compact Stereo
System Model SC-DM202

SC-DM202 Compact Stereo System

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference.

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Safety precautions

WARNING
Unit

  • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
    — Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit.
    — Do not expose accessories (battery pack, battery charger, AC adaptor, SD memory card etc.) to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
    — Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on accessories.
    — Use the recommended accessories.
    — Do not remove covers.
    — Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

AC adaptor

  •  To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
    — Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.
    — Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
    — Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
    — Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug.
    — Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

  • The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.

CAUTION
Unit

  • 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.

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

  • 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 is intended for use in moderate climates. Placement

  • Place this unit on an even surface.

  • 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 expose this unit to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.
    Avoid use in the following conditions

  • High or low extreme temperatures during use, storage or transportation.

  • Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type.

  • Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.

  • Extremely high temperature and/or extremely low air pressure that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

Battery

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

  • Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and may cause a fire.
    — Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit for a long period of time or if the unit is to be powered exclusively by AC power. Store in a cool, dark place.
    — 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 take apart or short circuit.
    — Do not recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
    — Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

  • When disposing of the batteries please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Disposal of Old Equipment Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems
**** This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, 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.

Features

Thanks for your purchase of our product. Please read through this manual before making connections and operating this product. Retain this manual for future reference

  • Compatible with CD, MP3, CD-R, CD-RW, etc.
  • Full function remote control.
  • With USB Slot.
  • FM/DAB stereo radio tuner.
  • With Bluetooth° function.

Note: The player is not compatible with all disc.
Some of the disc could not read, caused by the disc is dirty, disc of poor quality, etc.
Package Contents:

User manual|
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Remote control|
FM/DAB antenna|
 Battery|
AC adaptor|

Safety precautions
The lightning flash is intended to alert the user to the presence of dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure, and touching the internal components may result in a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamatory mark is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating instructions.
To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, do not open the cover. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
This mark indicates this unit belongs to class 1 laser product. The laser beam may produce radiation harm to the directly touching human body.
The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following:

| DC
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| AC
| Class II equipment ( The construction of the product is double-insulated.)
| On
| Standby

Control reference guide

FRONT PANEL

Panasonic SC-DM202 Compact Stereo System - Front Panel

REAR PANEL:
Panasonic SC-DM202 Compact Stereo System - Rear Panel

  1. SPEAKER
  2. INPUT
  3. TFT COLOR DISPLAY
  4. STANDBY / ON SWITCH
  5. LINE IN
  6. USB SLOT
  7. DISC TRAY
  8. MASTER VOLUME / SELECT / MENU
  9. PLAY/PAUSE
  10. PREVIOUS
  11. NEXT
  12. OPEN / CLOSE
  13. ANTENNA INPUT
  14. DC IN SOCKET

Connections

Panasonic SC-DM202 Compact Stereo System - Rear Pane
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  1.  Connect the antenna. This unit can receive DAB/DAB+ and FM stations with the DAB antenna.
    Panasonic SC-DM202 Compact Stereo System - Dab

  2. Connect the AC adaptor after all other connections are completed.
    Panasonic SC-DM202 Compact Stereo System - AC Adaptor

This unit consumes a small amount of AC power ( —.10) even when turned off.

  • In the Interest of energy conservation. if you will n be using thk$ unit for an extended period of unplug it from the mains socket
  • Some settings will be lost after you disconnect the system. You have to set them again.

Remote control

Remote Control Operation
Insert the batteries into the remote control. Point the remote control at the remote sense( on the front panel. The remote control works within a distance of about 8 metres from the sensor and within an angle of about 30 degrees from the left and right side.
Battery Installation

  1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the baCk of the remote control.

  2. Load one AAA/1.5V battery Into the battery compartmeM inakkbg sure that the battery have been inserted with the cared polarities matching the symbols +. – as Indicated Inside the battery compartment.

  3. Replace the cover.

Remote Control

Panasonic SC-DM202 Compact Stereo System - Battery 3

  1. STANDBY
  2. CLOCK
  3. SLEEP/TIMER
  4. DIMMER/Bluetoothe
  5. PGM/RANDOM
  6. FAST REWIND/ PREVIOUS
  7. PLAY/PAUSE
  8. FOLD
  9. FOLD+
  10. TUNE410-
  11. TUNE+110+
  12. VOLUME
  13. EC/
  14. OPEN/CLOSE
  15. INPUT
  16. REPEAT/MENU
  17. FAST FORWARD/ NEXT
  18. INTROIINFO
  19. STOP/AUTO
  20. VOLUME+
  21. MUTE

STANDBY| • Press to switch on the unit. Press It again to put the unit in standby mode.
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OPEN/COLSE| • Press to open or close the disc tray.
SLEEP| • Press repeatedly to select a sleep time 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes and the unit will go to standby mode automatically. Select OFF to disable the sleep function.
• Press and hold [TIMER) button on the remote control to access alarm 1 setting menu, <Alarm 1 Setup> displayed. repeatedly press (TIMER) button on remote control to select between <Alarm 1 Setup> and <Alarm 2 Setup>, press ( ) button to confirm it. The alarm timer setting include Alarm 1/2 setup.
The Alarm 1/2 setup part: Alarm 1/2 wizard On lime-Duration-Source-Cycle- Volume-Alarm on/off. Press ( ) and/or ( to select an option and/or adjust the setting, then press ( ) to confirm.
DIMMER| • Press repeatedly to adjust the display brightness of the display screen.
• Press and hold 3 seconds to change to Bluetooth• mode.
• Press and hold 3 seconds to Bluetoothe disconnected.
CLOCK| • In power on or standby mode. press this button enter into clock set mode. press ( )( )button to set the desired dock (hour/minute/date), press [  ll button to confirm it.
INPUT| • Press repeatedly to switch among CD, USB, LINE IN, DAB, FM and Bluetoothe mode.
AUTO| • Press to stop a playback.
• Press to do auto scanning radio channels.
| • Press to temporarily pause a playback. Press It again to resume the playback.
| • Press to skip to the next track.
• Hold down for fast forward playback.
| • Press to skip to the previous track.
• Hold down for fast rewind playback.
| • Press [VOLUME+) to turn up the volume.
| • Press [VOLUME-) to turn down the volume.
RANDOM| • In stop mode, place a CD/USB and press IPGIA) to access to the program mode. Press the arrows [ ****
) to select the desired trackand press once again MGM] to confirm your selection. Press( ****) to start program playback.
• Press and hold to switch the random play mode.
MUTE| • Press to temporarily switch off the sound. Press it again to switch it on.
INTRO| • Press and hold to introduce the back of the disc/USB device in order, it takes approximate ten seconds for each track.
• Press to display the radio station information.
REPEAT| • Press repeatedly to switch the repeat modes.
• Press and hold to enter the menu.
TUNE+| • Press this button for each time to increase ten tracks.
• Press this button to fine tune (increase) the frequency in FM radio.
• Press and hold this button to increase the frequency continuously In FM radio.
TUNE-| • Press this button for each tine to decrease ten tracks.
• Press this button to fine tune (decrease) the frequency in FM radio.
• Press and hold this button to decrease the frequency continuously in FM radio.
FOLD+| • Press to skip the next folder.
FOLD- | • Press to return to the previous folder.
| • Press to switch the equalizer modes.

Basic Playback

Listening to FM Radio

  1. Press [INPUT] button on the remote control to select the FM mode.
  2. Select a desired radio station by pressing the [TUNE+] or [TUNE-] button repeatedly.
  3. To automatically search for the next/previous available radio station, press and hold the [TUNE+] or [TUNE-] button.

FM Menu

  • Main set: Press and hold [VOLUME] button on the unit. Inside the menu you can select between following menu items by rotate the volume knob. Press [SELECT] to enter menu and to confirm a selection. To return/exit menu items press [ ] button.
  • Remote control: Press [MENU] button on the remote control. Inside the menu you can select between following menu items by [ ] or ( ] button. Press [ ] to enter menu and to confirm a selection. To return/exit menu items press [MENU] button.

Scan setting: Select the scan sensitivity (Strong stations only or All stations).
Audio setting: Select the audio setting (stereo allowed or forced mono).
System: The system menu included Sleep, Alarm,Time, Back light, Language, Factory Reset, Software Upgrade and SW version option.
Sleep: Set sleep timer. Alarm: Set alarm timer. Time: The Time setting include set Time/Date, Auto update, Set 12/24 hour and Set date format option.
Backlight: The backlight consist of Timeout, On level and Dim level option. These option can be used to set desired backlight effect on display.
Language: Set the different languages.
Factory Reset: Reset the unit (No/Yes).
Software Upgrade: Upgrade the unit (No/Yes).
SW version: View software version.
Auto Search Radio Stations for FM
Press [AUTO] button to do auto scanning for the broadcasting radio channels, press it again to stop auto scanning.
Manually Store Radio Stations for FM
This unit enables to store up to 30 radio stations:

  1. Tune to a radio station which you would like to store.
  2. Press and hold [PGM] button for 3 seconds, the display will show “Preset Store”.
  3. Select a desired preset (1 – 30) on which you want to store the current frequency by pressing the [ ] or ( ] button to select.
  4. Press the [ ►/ II] button to enter/confirm your setting. “Preset stored” will be shown in the display.
  5. To recall a stored frequency, press [PGM] or [ ] buttons to s elect until you reach the desired preset. Alternatively you can press the [PGM] button, select the desired preset using the [ ] or [ ] buttons and playing the selected preset by pressing the [ ] button.

Listening to DAB
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is a way of broadcasting radio digitally through a network of transmitter. It provides you with more choice, better sound quality and more information.

  1.  Power on the unit, press [INPUT] button repeatedly to select DAB mode and the display will show “FULL SCAN” and the system auto scanning stations.
  2. Press and hold [MENU] button to enter DAB menu then press [ ] or [ ] to select the menu options as below.
  3. Press [ ] button to confirm operation.

Full scan: Scan and store all the available DAB radio stations.
Manual tune: Tune to a DAB station manually.
DRC: Select (dynamic range control) DRC/off. Prune: Remove all the invalid stations from the station list.
System: Please refer to the FM system. Select a desired preset recall radio station by pressing [PGM] ,then press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to select and press the [ ] button to enter/confirm the selected station.
Manually Store Radio Stations for DAB
This unit enables to store up to 30 radio stations:

  1. Tune to a radio station which you would like to store.
  2. Press and hold [PGM] button for 3 seconds, the display will show “Preset Store”.
  3. Select a desired preset (1 – 30) on which you want to store the current frequency by pressing the the [ ] or [ ] button to select.
  4. Press the [ ] button to enter/confirm your setting. “Preset stored” will be shown in the display.
  5. To recall a stored frequency, press [ ] or [ ) buttons to select until you reach the desired preset. Alternatively you can press the [PGM] button, select the desired preset using the [ ] or [ ] buttons and playing the selected preset by pressing the [ ] button. Info Display To display information (if broadcast by station) repeatedly press the [INFO] button on the unit.

LINE IN
This unit has an extra group of audio input terminal. You can input the analogue stereo audio signals from extra devices such as VCD, CD, VCR, MP3 player, etc. 1. Use the audio cable to connect the stereo audi output terminals of a VCD, CD, VCR player to the input terminal (LINE IN) of this unit. 2. Select LINE IN mode by pressing [INPUT] button to corresponding signal source.
USB Playback

  1.  Insert an USB drive to USB port of this unit.
  2.  Press [INPUT] button to switch to the USB mode and the unit will play the MP3 music automatically.
  3. If play does not start automatically, press [ ] button.
  4. To skip to previous/next track, press [ or buttons.

Bluetooth® operations
The Bluetooth° pairing name of the unit is SC-DM202.

  1. Power on unit, press [INPUT] button or press and hold [ ] button on remote control to select Bluetooth° mode. At this time, “Bluetooth Ready” will be flashing on the display screen.
  2. Select “SC-DM202” from the Bluetooth° device’s Bluetooth° menu. “Connected” is indicated on the display (if prompted for the passkey, input “0000”).
  3. Start playback on the Bluetooth° device.
    • Press [►/ II ] to pause or resume the playback.
    • Press [ ] or [ ] to skip track.
    • This unit can only be connected to one device at a time.
    • When “Bluetooth” is selected as the source, this unit will automatically try and connect to the last connected Bluetooth° device.

Disconnecting a Bluetooth® device
While a Bluetooth° device is connected, press and hold [ ] until “Bluetooth Ready” is flashing on the display screen.

  • The Bluetooth° device will be disconnected if a different audio source (e.g., “DAB”) is selected.

LINE IN/USB/Bluetooth® System Menu Setting
These source mode system menu details setting please refer to the FM system in page 7

About Bluetooth®

■ Frequency band used

  • This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band.

■ Certification of this device

  • This system conforms to frequency restrictions and has received certification based on frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary.
  • The actions below are punishable by law in some countries:
    — Taking apart or modifying the system.
    — Removing specification indications.

■ Restrictions of use

  • Wireless transmission and/or usage with all Bluetooth° equipped devices is not guaranteed.
  • All devices must conform to standards set by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
  • Depending on the specifications and settings of a device, it can fall to connect or some operations can be different.
  • This system supports Bluetooth security features. But depending on the operating environment and/or settings, this security is possibly not sufficient. Transmit data wirelessly to this system with caution.
  • This system cannot transmit data to a Bluetoothe device.

■ Range of use

  • Use this device at a maximum range of 10 m. The range can decrease depending on the environment, obstacles or interference.

■ Interference from other devices

  • This system may not function properly and troubles such as noise and sound Jumps may arise due to radio wave interference if this system is located too close to other BluetootifdevIces or the devices that use the 2.4 GHz band.
  • This system may not function properly If radio waves from a nearby broadcasting station. etc. is too strong.

■ Intended usage

  • This system is for normal, general use only.
  • Do not use this system near an equipment or in an environment that is sensitive to radio frequency interference (example: airports, hospitals, laboratories, etc.)

License
The Bluetooth° word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Entertainment and Communication Company is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective Owners.

Troubleshooting

Before resorting to maintenance service, please kindly check by yourself with the following chart.

Symptom Cause(s) Remedy
No Power • The AC adaptor is not connected to the power supply or is not
connected to a power supply securely. • Please check that the AC adaptor i s

connected securely.
Sound
There is no sound or the sound is distorted.| • The audio cables aren’t connected securely.
• The volume i s set to the minimum level.
• The sound is switched off.| • Connect the audio cables securely.
• Turn up the volume.
• Press [MUTE] on the remote control to switch on the sound.
Unable to play a disc| • This disc is placed in the disc tray in a wrong way.
• The unit isn’t compatible with the disc.
• The disc is dirty.| • Check that the disc is placed in the disc tray with its label side upwards.
• Replace with a compatible disc.
• Clean the disc.
The player breaks down when a USB drive is inserted into the player.| • The connected USB drive is probably not a certified one.| • The player cannot play any uncertified USB drive. In case the player breaks down, turn it off, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and unplug the USB drive from the player. Then, power on the player again.
The buttons on the unit doesn’t work.| • The unit is being interfered with static electricity etc.| • Switch off and unplug the unit. Then connect the
plug to the power supply and switch it on again.
The remote control does not function.| • There is no battery in the remote control.
• The batteries are out of charge.
• The remote control isn’t pointed to the remote sensor.
• The remote control is out of its operating area.
• The unit is shut down.| • Install one AAA/1.5V battery in it.
• Replace the batteries with new ones.
• Make sure that the remote control is pointed to the remote control sensor.
• Make sure the remote control is within the operating area.
• Switch off the unit and disconnect it from the AC outlet. Then power on the unit again.

Specifications

Power Supply for main unit : DC 12.0V 2A
Power supply for adaptor : 100-240V— 50/60Hz 0.8A
Power Consumption (normal use) : 24W
Power Consumption in standby mode :  1W
Dimensions (W X H X D)
Unit : 365X115X227mm
Carton Box (individual) : 457X174X275mm
Net Weight :2.98kg
Working Environment
Temperature : 0°C-40°C
Relative Humidity :5%-90%
Speaker Type :3″ Full Range
Power Output :(RMS) 10% THD 12W X 2 (Total 24W)
Frequency response : ±3dB 50Hz – 20kHz
Bluetooth version :V5.0
Bluetooth frequency band : 2.402-2.480GHz
Bluetooth maximum power :13dBm
Terminals
Analogue Audio Line In : LINE IN (03.5mm)
USB Terminal :Yes (play)
TUNER SECTION
Preset Memory :  FM 30 stations
Frequency Modulation (FM)
Frequency range :87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna terminals :75 C) (unbalanced)
TUNER SECTION
DAB memories :30 channels
Frequency Band (Wavelength) : 5A to 13F
Band III : (174.928 MHz to 239.200 MHz)
Sensitivity *BER 4×104
Min Requirement : -98 dBm
DAB External Antenna
Terminal : F – Connector (75 0)
DISC SECTION
Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm) : CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3)
Pick up
Wavelength   : 796 nm (CD)
USB Port
USB Port power : DC OUT 5V •: 500mA
USB Standard : USB 2.0 full speed
Media file format support
Audio support format
MP3* : MP3 (.mp3)
Sampling frequency : 32/44.1/48 kHz
Audio word size : 16 bits
Channel count :   2ch
USB device file system** : FAT12, FAT16, FAT32

Product conformity Information for customers in the UK

Declaration of Conformity (Doe)
Hereby, Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH’ declares that this product Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
The full text of the UK declaration of conformity is available at the following interne( address: https://www.ptc.panasonic.eurcomplience- documents
Importer In the UK: Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH,
Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell. Berkshire, RG12 1RT
Type of wireless Frequency band Maximum power (dBm E.I.R.P.) Bluetoothe 2402 – 2460MHz 130Bm
Confirmation of Compliance with UK Regulations
This product complies with UK relevant Regulations and Standards (being those relevant for England, Wales and Scotland).
< Importer for UK>
Panasonic UK. a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH. Maxis 2. Western Road. Bracknell. Berkshire. RG12 1RT
< Declaration of Conformity for Radio Equipment In UK>
Panasonic Corporation declares that the radio equipment type (Model Numbers are referred in the Operating Instructions) is In compliance with The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The full text of the UK declaration of conformity Is available at the following Internet address: https://Awnv.ptc.panasonic .eurcompliance-documents
Contact in the UK:
Panasonic Testing Centre on behalf of Panasonic UK. a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH (Importer). Maxis 2. Western Road. Bracknell. Berkshire. RG12 1RT

Speolications are subject to change without notice

Manufactured by| Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH  Hagenauer Stralle 43. Wiesbaden. Germany
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Authorized Representative In Europe:|  Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
WInsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

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