Panasonic SC-HC57 Owner Manual

Owner’s Manual

Compact Stereo System

Model No. SC-HC57

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

ESPAÑOL ENGLISH

If you have any questions, contact: U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) Canada: 1-800-561-5505

Included Installation Instructions (> 2, 6)

The installation should never be done by any other than 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.)

La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 20-21.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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.

Power cord

≥ Install this unit so that the power cord can be unplugged from

the socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs.

Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

≥ Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat

above 60 oC (140

F) or incinerate.

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If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

<For USA-California only> This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material s special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.

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.

Placement

≥ 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.

Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

≥ When disposing the batteries, please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

≥ Keep out of reach of children. ≥ Insert with poles aligned. ≥ Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and

may cause a fire. – Remove batteries 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 touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects. – Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into

fire.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

NOT OPEN

CAUTION :

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Accessories

Check the supplied accessories before using this unit.

∏ 1 Remote control

(with a battery)

(N2QAYC000056)

∏ 1 AC power supply

cord

(K2CB2YY00059)

Wall mounting accessories ∏ 1 Safety holder

(RGQ0660-K)

∏ 1 Screw

(XTB3i8JFJK)

(ONLY FOR CANADA)

The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the top of the unit.

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≥ Do not use AC power supply cord with other equipment. ≥ Product numbers provided in this Owner ’s Manual are

correct as of December 2011. These may be subject to change.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm (77/8q) or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of the unit.

∏ 1 FM indoor

antenna

(RSAX0002)

∏ 2 Wall mount

brackets

(RMQX1082-K)

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Table of contents

Playable media

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 2

Accessories....................................................... 3

Playable media.................................................. 4

Control reference guide ................................... 5

Attaching the unit to a wall (optional)............. 6

Connections ...................................................... 8

Inserting or removing media ........................... 8

AirPlay ............................................................... 9

Playback operations........................................11

Listening to the radio ..................................... 12

Internet Radio.................................................. 13

Sound adjustment .......................................... 13

Clock and Timer.............................................. 13

Others .............................................................. 14

Troubleshooting.............................................. 16

Specifications ................................................. 18

Unit and media care........................................ 19

Licenses .......................................................... 19

Spanish Quick Reference / Referencia rápida en español

Conexiones ..................................................... 20

Insertar o sacar los medios ........................... 20

Las operaciones de reproducción de CD, iPod/

iPhone.............................................................. 20

Radio................................................................ 21

Reloj y temporizador ...................................... 21

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND

PUERTO RICO)................................................ 22

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ...... 23

Operations in these instructions are described using the remote control, but you can do the operations with the main unit if the operations are the same.

Compatible iPod/iPhone for docking

iPod touch

1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation

iPod nano

2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation

iPod classic iPhone 4S / iPhone 4 / iPhone 3GS / iPhone 3G

/ iPhone

(as of December 2011)

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≥ Compatibility depends on the software version. Update your

iPod/iPhone to the latest software before using it with this unit.

≥ Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the

iPod/iPhone and select the album, artist, etc. on the iPod/ iPhone.

≥ Be sure to use a dock adapter that is compatible with your

iPod/iPhone. To purchase a dock adapter, consult your iPod/ iPhone dealer. If a dock adapter is not available, insert and remove the iPod/iPhone with care.

≥ Please be aware that Panasonic accepts no responsibility for

the loss of data and/or information.

Charging the iPod/iPhone

The iPod/iPhone will start being charged once connected to this unit.

≥ In standby mode, “IPOD CHARGING” is shown on the main

unit’s display.

≥ Check the iPod/iPhone to see if the battery is fully charged.

(Once fully recharged, additional recharging will not occur.)

Compatible CD

≥ A disc with the CD Logo.

≥ This unit can play back discs that conform to the CD-DA

format.

≥ The unit may not be able to play some discs due to the

condition of the recording.

≥ This unit cannot play back MP3 files.

Note about using a DualDisc

≥ The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet

the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

≥ Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to

insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.

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Control reference guide

Top view

Remote control

Keep the button-type battery out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Main unit

1 Turn this unit on or off 2 Select the audio source

3 Basic playback control buttons 4 Enter setup menu 5 Enter the iPod/iPhone menu /

Change displayed information 6 Open/close the sliding door 7 Adjust the volume

∫ Preparation

8 Mute the sound

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

9 Enter playback menu 10 Enter sound menu 11 Selection/OK

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Remove the insulation sheet A before using.

∫ To replace a button-type battery

1 While pressing the stopper B,

pull out the battery holder.

Battery type: CR2025 (Lithium battery)

≥ The battery should normally last about 1 year, however this depends on how

frequently the unit is used.

1 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.

2 Open/close the sliding door (for iPod/iPhone) 3 Select the audio source 4 Basic playback control buttons 5 Adjust the volume (0(min) to 50(max)) 6 Open/close the sliding door (for discs) 7 WPS pairing button (> 9) 8 Headphone jack

Plug type: ‰3.5 mm (1/8q) stereo Recommended plug type: Straight Plug ≥ To prevent hearing damage, avoid listening for

prolonged periods of time. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

9 Standby indicator 10 Wi-Fi

11 Displa y 12 Sliding door 13 Remote control signal sensor

Distance: Within approx. 7 m (23 ft) directly in front. ≥ To avoid interference, please do not put any objects in

front of signal sensor.

2 Set the button-type battery

with its (i) mark facing upward and then put the battery holder back in place.

status indicator

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Attaching the unit to a wall

Bottom of main unit

Stand

Soft blanket or cloth

Fixing screw

232 mm (91/8q)

12.5 mm (

/2q)

300 mm (1113/16q)

247 mm (9

/32q)

680 mm (30

/32q)

65 mm (2

/18q)

232 mm (9

/8q)

116 m m (4

/16q)

118 m m (4

/32q)

480 mm (19q)

113 m m (4

/32q)

15 mm (

/32q)

(optional)

Installation accessories

∫ Supplied accessories

≥ 1 Safety holder ≥ 1 Screw ≥ 2 Wall mount brackets

∫ Commercially available accessories

(not supplied)

≥ 4 Wall mount bracket fixing screws ≥ 1 Safety holder fixing screw ≥ 1 Fall prevention cord ≥ 1 Screw eye

≥ Keep the safety holder out of reach of children to

prevent swallowing.

≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent

swallowing.

≥ Keep the wall mount brackets out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

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Use screws with a nominal diameter of ‰4 mm (5/32q), which are suitable to the material of the wall (e.g., wood, steel, concrete, etc.)

Safety precautions

Professional installation is required. The installation should never be done by any other than a qualified installation specialist. PANASONIC DISCLAIMS ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH RESULTING FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR INCORRECT HANDLING. ≥ Be sure to install this unit as indicated

within this Owner’s Manual.

Wall mount instructions

2 Measure and mark the position of the wall

mount brackets (Both sides).

{. Use figures below to identify the screwing positions.

Before deciding the location to place the unit, be sure to check that the Wi-Fi signal strength is sufficient. (> 9, 15)

The position to attach the wall mount brackets

Space required

Before installation, turn the unit off and disconnect the AC power supply cord from the AC outlet.

1 Detach the stand from the unit.

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{. Unscrew the fixing screw (2 pieces) at the bottom of the

{. Gently pull the stand off the unit as illustrated.

≥ Keep the removed screws and stand in a safe place.

unit.

3 Attach the wall mount bracket to the wall with 2

At least 30 mm (13/16q)

‰7.5 mm (

/64q) to

‰9.4 mm (

/8q)

4mm (

/32q)

Wall mount bracket

Screw (supplied)

Cord (not supplied)

Wall

Safety holder fixing screw (not supplied)

Safety holder

Fixed to the wall

Cord (not supplied)

Screw eye (not supplied)

Wall

screws (not supplied). (Both sides)

≥ Use a spirit level to ensure both wall mount brackets are

level.

≥ Make sure that the screw used and the wall are strong

enough to support the weight of at least 33 kg (72.8 lbs).

4 Fix the safety holder onto the unit with the

screw (supplied).

{. Screw tightening torque: 50 N0cm (0.4 lbf0ft) to 70

N0cm (0.5 lbf0ft).

5 Attach the fall prevention cord (not supplied) to

this unit.

≥ Use a cord that is capable of supporting over 33 kg

(72.8 lbs) (with a diameter of about 1.5 mm (

/16q)).

6 Hook the unit securely onto the wall mount

brackets with both hands.

≥ Connect the FM antenna and the AC power supply cord

to the unit before hanging the unit onto the wall. (> 8)

≥ After hanging the unit, release your hand carefully to

confirm the unit sits securely on the wall.

7 Drive the safety holder fixing screw

(not supplied) to secure the safety holder onto the wall.

≥ Make sure that the screw used and the wall are strong

enough to support the weight of at least 33 kg (72.8 lbs).

≥ Refer to step 3 for requirements before screwing.

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8 Attach the fall prevention cord (not supplied) to

the wall.

≥ Make sure that the screw used and the wall are strong

enough to support the weight of at least 33 kg (72.8 lbs).

≥ Make sure that the slack of the cord is minimal.

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Connections

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Adhesive tape

(not supplied)

FM indoor antenna

(supplied)

Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete.

To household AC outlet

AC Power supply cord (supplied)

This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (> 18) even when turned off.

Compatible

iPod/iPhone

(not supplied)

Dock adaptor (not supplied)

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≥ These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not

place them near a television, personal computer or other devices easily influenced by magnetism.

Inserting or removing media

≥ Tape the antenna to a wall or column in a position with the

least amount of interference. (Use an FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.)

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*1: Make sure to tilt the disc so as not to touch the sliding door. *2: Do not push or pull the dock manually. *3: When inserting or removing the iPod/iPhone, tilt the dock

slightly by holding the corner of the dock.

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

removing media.

≥ Be sure to remove the iPod/iPhone from its case.

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

this unit to standby mode.

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