Panasonic SC-HC400, SC-HC402 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

Compact Stereo System

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

and save this manual for future use.

Model No. SC-HC402

SC-HC400

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.

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

Figure A

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

(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.

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

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
About Bluetooth

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:

Í Standby

®

operations ...................................... 8

®

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

IOn

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. (l20)

)



≥ Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.
≥

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

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Top view

1 USB port (l 7)
2 AUX IN jack (l 6)
3 Standby/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.

4 Select 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

On the remote control:

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

[RADIO, EXT-IN]: “DAB+”

“AUX” ( -------- “AM”

5 Basic playback control buttons

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6 Adjust the volume (0 (min) to 50 (max))
7 FAVOURITE buttons for storing or selecting radio

8 Set wall mount mode
9 Select D.BASS
10 Adjust surround
11 Open or close the sliding door
12 Display
13 Sliding door
14 Remote control signal sensor

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device (l 8).

15 Spe akers

([HC402]) -"-. “FM”

:;

([HC400])*

*Only available for Australia and New Zealand

station ([1] to [5]) (l 11, 13)

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

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

EXT-IN

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17

18

4

5

9

20

19

21

22

23

6

24

26

27

25

28

29

7

(Alkaline or manganese
battery)

16 Turn the unit on or off
17 Select number

≥ To select a 2-digit number

Example: 16: [S10]

≥ To select a 3-digit number

Example: 124: [S10]

> [1] > [6]

> [S10] >[1] > [2]> [4]

18 Delete a programmed track
19 Enter sound menu
20 Set the play menu item
21 Change the displayed information
22 Clock and timer operation
23 Set the programme function
24 Mute the sound

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

25 Select preset EQ
26 Enter setup menu
27 Set the radio menu item
28 Selection/OK
29 Dim 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

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

1

2

Connect the antenna.

Be sure to tighten the nut fully.

To a mains socket

Connect the AC mains lead after all other
connections are completed.

This unit consumes a small amount of AC power
(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.

DAB indoor antenna (supplied)

Adhesive tape (not supplied)

FM indoor antenna (supplied)

[HC402]

[HC400]

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

Adhesive tape (not supplied)

[HC400]

(Australia and New Zealand only)

Adhesive tape (not supplied)

FM indoor antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna
(supplied)

AC mains lead (supplied)

Audio cable
(not supplied)



≥ 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).

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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

1 While in AUX mode, press [SOUND] repeatedly to

select “INPUT LEVEL”.

2 Press [2, 1] to select “NORMAL” or “HIGH” and

then press [OK].

≥ The factory default is “NORMAL”.



≥ 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.

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

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Inserting media

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

door.

≥ Do not open the sliding door manually.

The label side

∫ 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

USB cable
(not supplied)

To the compatible device

∫ 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.
2 Connect a device.

{. Confirm from the screen of the connected device, etc. to

make sure charging has started.



≥ 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.

≥ 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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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

place the device near this unit.

®

feature of the device and

∫ 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,sPAIRING]
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



≥ 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
during this process.) If the connection attempt fails, try to
establish a connection again.

device. (“LINKING” is indicated on the display

®

device.

Bluetooth® transmission mode

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

®

Preparation

≥ Press [ ] to select “BLUETOOTH”.
≥ If a Bluetooth

disconnect it.

®

device is already connected,

1 Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select

“LINK MODE”.

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

[OK].

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



≥ 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.

1 Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “INPUT

LEVEL”.

2 Press [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

1 While a Bluetooth

Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
“DISCONNECT?”.

®

device is connected:

2 Press [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

audio source (e.g., “CD”) is selected.

®

device will be disconnected if a different

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

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

contains MP3 files (l 18)

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

Preparation

≥ Turn the unit on.
≥ Insert the media or connect the Bluetooth®

compatible device. (l 7, 8)

1 Select 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 [∫].

Pause Press [1/;].

Skip Press [:] or [9] to skip track.

Search During play or pause, press and hold

∫ 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.)

≥ [USB]: The position is memorised and

“RESUME” is displayed.

≥ [USB]: Press [∫] twice to stop the

playback fully.

Press again to continue playback.

(This unit: [:/6] or [5/9])
[CD] (MP3), [USB]

Press [3] or [4] to skip the album.

[6] or [5].
(This unit: [:/6] or [5/9])

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