Panasonic SC-HC400, SC-HC402 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Compact Stereo System

Model No. SC-HC402

SC-HC400

Thank you for purchasing this product.

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

Included Installation Instructions (l 2, 3 and 20, 21)

The installation work should be done by a qualified installation specialist.

Before commencing work, carefully read these installation instructions and the operating instructions to ensure that installation is performed correctly.

(Please keep these instructions. You may need them when maintaining or moving this unit.)

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

	EG EB GN	TQBJ0987

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 Ï or the BSI mark Ì 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.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

2.Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A		Figure B
	Fuse	Fuse
		(5 ampere)
	(5 ampere)

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 only 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.

–Do not place heavy items on this unit.

AC mains lead

≥To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

–Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit.

–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.

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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 battery if you do not intend to use the remote control for a long period of time. 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.

Table of contents
Caution for AC Mains Lead..............................		2
Safety precautions............................................		2
Accessories.......................................................		3
Control reference guide ...................................		4
Using the remote control .................................		5
Connections......................................................		6
Inserting media .................................................		7
Bluetooth® operations......................................		8
About Bluetooth® ..............................................		9
Media playback controls..................................		9
[HC402] Listening to DAB/DAB+.......................		11
Listening to FM/AM radio...............................		13
Sound adjustment ..........................................		14
Clock and Timer..............................................		14
Others ..............................................................		15
Troubleshooting..............................................		16
Unit and media care........................................		18
Playable media................................................		18
Specifications..................................................		19
Attaching the unit to a wall (optional)...........		20
Licenses ..........................................................		22
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA)......		25
The symbols on this product (including the
accessories) represent the following:
	AC
	DC
	Class II equipment (The construction of the
	product is double-insulated.)
I	On
Í	Standby

About descriptions in these operating instructions

≥Pages to be referred to are indicated as “l ±±”.

≥Unless otherwise indicated, operations are described using the remote control. You can also use the controls on this unit if they are the same.

≥These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-HC402 and SC-HC400 for a variety of regions. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HC402 for the Continental Europe.

≥[HC402] :indicates features applicable to SC-HC402 only.

≥[HC400] :indicates features applicable to SC-HC400 only.

Accessories

Check the supplied accessories before using this unit.

∏1 Remote control

(N2QAYB001139)

∏1 Battery for remote control

∏(For the United Kingdom and Ireland)

1 AC mains lead

(For the black model: K2CT2YY00127) (For the silver model: K2CT2YY00126)

∏(For Continental Europe)

1 AC mains lead

(For the black model: K2CQ2YY00153) (For the silver model: K2CQ2YY00154) (For the white model: K2CQ2YY00154) (For the blue model: K2CQ2YY00153)

∏(For Australia and New Zealand)

1 AC mains lead

(K2CJ2YY00117)

∏ ([HC402])

1 DAB indoor antenna

(N1CYYYY00022)

∏ ([HC400])

1 FM indoor antenna

(RSAX0002)

∏ ([HC400])

(Australia and New Zealand only)

1 AM loop antenna

(N1DYYYY00011)

Wall mounting accessories

∏ 1 Safety holder

(TPBDA004)

∏ 2 Wall mount brackets

(RSC1262-1)

∏ 1 Wall mounting sheet

≥ Use this sheet for wall mounting. (l 20)

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	≥	Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.
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	≥ Product numbers provided in these operating instructions are
		correct as of December 2016. These may be subject to change.

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Control reference guide

Top view

1

2

3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
		12				14
		13
						15

1USB port (l 7)

2AUX IN jack (l 6)

3Standby/on switch (Í/I)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

4Select the audio source

On this unit:

“CD” -. “DAB+” ([HC402]) -. “FM” -. “AM” ([HC400]) *

:		;
“BLUETOOTH” (-----------	“USB” (-----------	“AUX”

≥Press and hold to enter pairing mode (l 8) or disconnect a Bluetooth® device (l 8).

On the remote control:

[ ]: “BLUETOOTH” [CD/USB]: “CD” ,. “USB”

[RADIO, EXT-IN]: “DAB+” ([HC402]) -"-. “FM”

: ;

“AUX” ( -------- “AM” ([HC400])*

5Basic playback control buttons

6Adjust the volume (0 (min) to 50 (max))

7FAVOURITE buttons for storing or selecting radio station ([1] to [5]) (l 11, 13)

8 Set wall mount mode

9 Select D.BASS

10Adjust surround

11Open or close the sliding door

12Display

13Sliding door

14Remote control signal sensor

Distance: Within approx. 7 m directly in front Angle: Approx. 30o left and right

15Speakers

These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them near a TV, personal computer or other magnetic devices.

*Only available for Australia and New Zealand

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16	22
7	23
17	6
18	24
4	EXT-IN
5
19	25
9
	26
20	27
	28
21	29

16Turn the unit on or off

17Select number

≥To select a 2-digit number Example: 16: [S10] > [1] > [6]

≥To select a 3-digit number

Example: 124: [S10] > [S10] >[1] > [2]> [4]

18Delete a programmed track

19Enter sound menu

20Set the play menu item

21Change the displayed information

22Clock and timer operation

23Set the programme function

24Mute the sound

Press again to cancel. “MUTE” is also cancelled when the volume is adjusted or the unit is turned off.

25Select preset EQ

26Enter setup menu

27Set the radio menu item

28Selection/OK

29Dim the display panel and indicator

Press again to cancel.

Using the remote control

Insert the battery so the terminals (i and j) match those in the remote control.

R6/LR6, AA

(Alkaline or manganese battery)

Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this unit.

≥To avoid interference, please do not put any objects in front of signal sensor.

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Connections

1Connect the antenna.

[HC402] This unit can receive DAB/DAB+ and FM stations with the DAB antenna.

Adhesive tape (not supplied)

Be sure to tighten the nut fully.

DAB indoor antenna (supplied)

[HC400] (Australia and New Zealand only)

Adhesive tape (not supplied)

AM loop antenna

FM indoor antenna (supplied)

(supplied)

[HC400]

Adhesive tape (not supplied)

FM indoor antenna (supplied)

2

	Connect the AC mains lead after all other	AC mains lead (supplied)
	connections are completed.
	This unit consumes a small amount of AC power To a mains socket
	(l 19) even when turned off.

≥In the interest of energy conservation, if you will not be using this unit for an extended period of time, unplug it from the mains socket.

≥Some settings will be lost after you disconnect the system. You have to set them again.

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≥Tape the antenna to a wall or column in a position with the least amount of interference.

≥If radio reception is poor, use an outdoor antenna (not supplied).

Connect an external music device

1 Connect an external music device using an audio cable (not supplied).

≥ Plug type: ‰3.5 mm stereo

2 Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] repeatedly to select “AUX” and start playback on the connected device.

∫ To select the sound input level of the external device

1While in AUX mode, press [SOUND] repeatedly to select “INPUT LEVEL”.

2Press [2, 1] to select “NORMAL” or “HIGH” and then press [OK].

Audio cable

(not supplied)

≥ The factory default is “NORMAL”.

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≥To improve sound distortion when “HIGH” is selected, select “NORMAL”.

≥Switch the equalizer off or turn the volume of the external device down to reduce the input signal. High level of input signal will distort the sound.

6 ≥ For details, refer to the operating instructions of the device.

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Inserting media

∫ Connecting a USB device

≥ Insert the USB device directly. Do not use any USB extension cable. ≥ Please disconnect the USB device if you finish using.

≥ Before removing the USB device, select a source other than “USB”.

∫ Inserting a CD

The label side

≥ Make sure to tilt the disc so as not to touch the sliding door.

≥ Do not open the sliding door manually.

∫ Charging a device

Charging starts when a device (rated value: 5 V/1.5 A) is connected to the USB port of this unit.

1 Turn the unit on.

2Connect a device.

{.Confirm from the screen of the connected device, etc. to make sure charging has started.

To the compatible device

USB cable (not supplied)

≥A cable compatible with your device is required. Use the cable that comes with your device.

≥Even if you connect a cable compatible with the USB port of this unit, your device may not be charged. In that case, use the charger that comes with the device.

≥Depending on your device, using other chargers may not work. Check the operating instructions of your device before use.

≥Do not connect a device with a rated value higher than 5 V/ 1.5 A to this unit.

≥To check if charging is complete, look at the screen of the connected device, etc.

≥Once fully charged, remove the USB cable from the USB port.

≥After the device has started charging, you can turn the unit to standby mode.

– When charging a depleted device, do not turn the unit to standby mode until the device becomes operational.

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≥Make sure that the unit does not fall when inserting or removing media.

≥When moving this unit, be sure to remove all media and turn this unit to standby mode.

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Bluetooth® operations

You can listen to the sound from the Bluetooth® audio device from this unit wirelessly.

≥Refer to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth® device for details.

Connecting via Bluetooth® menu

Preparation

≥Turn on the Bluetooth® feature of the device and place the device near this unit.

∫ Pairing with Bluetooth® devices

1 Press [ ] to select “BLUETOOTH”.

≥ If “PAIRING” is indicated on the display, go to step 3.

2 Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PAIRING” and then press [OK].

≥ Alternatively, press and hold [SELECTOR, s PAIRING] on the unit.

3 Select “SC-HC402” or “SC-HC400” from the Bluetooth® device’s Bluetooth® menu.

≥ The MAC address (e.g., 6C:5A:B5:B3:1D:0F) may be displayed before “SC-HC402” or “SC-HC400” is displayed.

≥ The name of the connected device is indicated on the display for a few seconds.

4 Start playback on the Bluetooth® device.

∫ Connecting a paired Bluetooth® device

1 Press [ ] to select “BLUETOOTH”.

≥ “READY” is indicated on the display.

2 Select “SC-HC402” or “SC-HC400” from the Bluetooth® device’s Bluetooth® menu.

≥ The name of the connected device is indicated on the display for a few seconds.

3 Start playback on the Bluetooth® device.

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≥If prompted for the passkey, input “0000”.

≥You can register up to 8 devices with this unit. If a 9th device is paired, the device that has not been used the longest will be replaced.

≥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. (“LINKING” is indicated on the display during this process.) If the connection attempt fails, try to establish a connection again.

Bluetooth® transmission mode

You can change the transmission mode to prioritise transmission quality or sound quality.

Preparation

≥Press [ ] to select “BLUETOOTH”.

≥If a Bluetooth® device is already connected, disconnect it.

1Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “LINK MODE”.

2Press [2, 1] to select the mode and then press [OK].

MODE 1: Emphasis on connectivity MODE 2: Emphasis on sound quality

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≥Select “MODE 1” if the sound is interrupted.

≥When enjoying video contents with this function, the video and audio output may not be synchronised. In this case, select “MODE 1”.

≥The factory default is “MODE 2”.

Bluetooth® input level

If the sound input level from the Bluetooth® device is too low, change the input level setting.

Preparation

≥ Connect a Bluetooth® device.

1Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “INPUT LEVEL”.

2Press [2, 1] to select the level and then press [OK].

“LEVEL 0” ,. “LEVEL i1” ,. “LEVEL i2”

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≥Select “LEVEL 0” if the sound is distorted.

≥The factory default is “LEVEL 0”.

Disconnecting a Bluetooth® device

1While a Bluetooth® device is connected: Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “DISCONNECT?”.

2Press [2, 1] to select “OK? YES” and then press [OK].

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≥ You can also disconnect the Bluetooth® device by pressing and holding [SELECTOR, s PAIRING] on the unit.

≥ The Bluetooth® device will be disconnected if a different audio source (e.g., “CD”) is selected.

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About Bluetooth®

Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised during a wireless transmission.

∫ 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 fail 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 Bluetooth® 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 Bluetooth® devices 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).

Media playback controls

The following marks indicate the availability of the feature.

[CD]: CD audio in CD-DA format or a CD that contains MP3 files (l 18)

[USB]: USB devices containing MP3 file (l 18) [BLUETOOTH]:Connected Bluetooth® device (l 8)

Basic play

([CD], [USB], [BLUETOOTH])

Preparation

≥Turn the unit on.

≥Insert the media or connect the Bluetooth® compatible device. (l 7, 8)

1Select the audio source.

For disc:

Press [CD/USB] repeatedly to select “CD”. For USB device:

Press [CD/USB] repeatedly to select “USB”. For Bluetooth® device:

Press [ ] to select “BLUETOOTH”. (When selecting using this unit, press [SELECTOR, s PAIRING].)

2 Press [1/;] to start playback.

Basic controls

Stop	Press [∫].
	≥ [USB]: The position is memorised and
	“RESUME” is displayed.
	≥ [USB]: Press [∫] twice to stop the
	playback fully.
Pause	Press [1/;].
	Press again to continue playback.
Skip	Press [:] or [9] to skip track.
	(This unit: [:/6] or [5/9])
	[CD] (MP3), [USB]
	Press [3] or [4] to skip the album.
Search	During play or pause, press and hold
	[6] or [5].
	(This unit: [:/6] or [5/9])

∫To display information

([CD], [USB], [BLUETOOTH])

You can display the track, artist, album name, file type, bit rate, and other information. (The information varies depending on the audio source.)

Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly. e.g. [USB] (MP3)

“A ”: MP3 album number. “T ”: MP3 track number.

(“ ” stands for a number.)

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