Panasonic SC-MAX370 User Manual
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Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this
manual for future use.
Table of contents
Safety precautions .......................................................................................................... 2
Reference ......................................................................................................................... 3
Supplied accessories...................................................................................................... 3
Placement of speakers ................................................................................................... 4
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................4
Preparing the remote control ......................................................................................... 4
Making the connections ................................................................................................. 5
Overview of controls....................................................................................................... 6
Disc................................................................................................................................... 7
USB and internal memory .............................................................................................. 8
Radio .............................................................................................................................. 11
Bluetooth
Clock and timers ........................................................................................................... 14
Sound and illumination................................................................................................. 14
DJ functions................................................................................................................... 15
Using a microphone...................................................................................................... 16
Using the auxiliary input............................................................................................... 16
Customer Service.......................................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 17
System memory reset (initialization)........................................................................... 18
Remote control code..................................................................................................... 18
Specifications ................................................................................................................ 19
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Operating Instructions
CD Stereo System
Model No. SC-MAX370
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Do the procedures with the remote control. You can
also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the
same.
Your system and the illustrations can look differently.
These operating instructions are applicable to the
following system.
System SC-MAX370
Main unit SA-MAX370
Front Speakers SB-MAF370
Subwoofers SB-MAW370
SB-MAY370
About descriptions in these Operating
Instructions
• Titles to be referred to are indicated as “> ±±”.
• Unless otherwise indicated, operations are
described using the remote control.
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.
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- Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
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• 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.
• Set this unit up on an even surface away from direct
sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive
vibration.
• This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.
• The mains plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged
from the socket outlet immediately.
• 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.
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.
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 the procedures included in these instructions
when you attach the speakers.
• Be careful when babies or children are near.
Reference
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.
Software update
Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated software
for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature
operates. These updates are available free of charge.
For more details, refer to the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
About Bluetooth
Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or
information that can possibly be compromised during a
wireless transmission.
Frequency band
• This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
Certification
• This system conforms to the frequency restrictions and
has received certification based on frequency laws.
Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary.
• The actions below are punishable by law:
- Taking apart or modifying the main unit.
- 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
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.
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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 unit is located too close to
other Bluetooth
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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.).
Licenses
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is
under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc.
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To dispose or transfer this system
This system may keep the user settings information
internally. If you discard this system either by disposal or
transfer, then follow the procedure to return all the
settings to the factory presets to delete the user settings.
- To delete all recorded tracks in the internal memory
(refer to page 11).
- To return all sample sounds to the factory preset (refer
to page 15).
- To reset system memory (refer to page 18).
Note:
• The operation history may be recorded in the memory of
this system.
Supplied accessories
Check and identify the supplied accessories.
1 x AC power supply cord
1 x AM loop antenna
1 x FM indoor antenna
1 x Remote control battery
1 x Remote control
(N2QAYB000915)
4 x stacking bracket
(In speakers packaging)
1 x Power plug adapter
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Placement of speakers
Stacking bracket
SB-MAW370
SB-MAF370
Stacking bracket
SB-MAW370
1 Subwoofer SB-MAW370 (L)
2 Subwoofer SB-MAW370 (R)
3 Subwoofer SB-MAY370 (L)
4 Subwoofer SB-MAY370 (R)
5 Front speaker SB-MAF370 (L)
6 Front speaker SB-MAF370 (R)
7 Stacking bracket
Setup 1
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.
Stacking the speakers
1 Put the stacking bracket on top of the subwoofer
SB-MAW370/SB-MAY370.
Press down the stacking bracket until it is secured in
position.
e.g
Setup 2
Subwoofers
Put on the floor or a sturdy shelf to reduce vibration.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the subwoofer cones reverberating
surfaces:
• This may damage the subwoofer cone.
• The subwoofer cone may be hot.
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Maintenance
To clean this system, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean
this system.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
Preparing the remote control
Use alkaline or manganese battery.
Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with
those in the remote control.
2 Stack the speakers according to Setup 1 or
Setup 2. (> “Placement of speakers”).
Example: Stacking of front speaker in Setup 1
arrangement.
Making the connections
SB-
MAY370
SB-
MAW370
SB-
MAW370
SB-
MAY370
1a
1b
SUB
WOOFER
SB-
MAW
370
SB-
MAW
370
SBMAY
370
SBMAF
370
SBMAY
370
SBMAF
370
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER FRONT FRONT
SUB
WOOFER
Ta pe
(not supplied)
To household
AC outlet
Connect the AC power supply cord only after all the other connections have been made.
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
WOOFER
WOOFER
WOOFER FRONT FRONT
WOOFER
SB-
SB-
SB-
SB-
SB-
SB-
MAW
MAW
MAY
MAF
MAY
MAF
370
370
370
370
370
370
SB-
SB-
SB-
SB-
MAY370
MAW370
MAW370
MAY370
1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cables to the terminals of the same color.
2 Connect the FM indoor antenna.
Put the antenna where reception is best.
3 Connect the AM loop antenna.
Stand the antenna up on its base until it clicks.
4 Connect the AC power supply cord.
If the power plug does not fit your socket, use the
supplied power plug adapter.
Do not use any other AC power supply cord except
the supplied one.
Conserving power
The system consumes approximately 0.3 W 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.
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Overview of controls
SOUND PRESET EQ
EDIT
MODE
USB
CD HI-SPEED
MEMORY
MODE
DISPLAY
DIMMER
SLEEP
PLAY/
REC
AUTO OFF
ABC
TUV
JKL
P
QRS
GHI
W
XYZ
MNO
DEF
T
I
T
L
E
S
E
A
R
C
H
P
L
A
Y
L
I
S
T
Remote control
Top v i ew
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Front view
PLAY
REC/PLAY
A
B
LATIN
D.BASS
MANUAL EQ
- SUPER WOOFER
PRESET EQ
MEMORY PLAYLIST / DJ FUNCTION
123
4
56
DJ JUKEBOX DJ SAMPLER DJ EFFECT
ILLUMINATION
MULTI CONTROL
ALBUM / TRACK
TUNE MODE
/MEMORY
- PAIRING
USB / CD
- VOLUME +
AUX IN2 MIC MIN MAX
MIC VOL
USB REC MEMORY REC
RADIO/EXT-IN
OPEN CLOSE
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