Panasonic SC-HC38 manual

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    RQT9742-P ESP AÑOL ENGLIS H until 201 1/12/26 Owner ’ s Manual Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before usin g this product, and save this manual for future use. If you have any questions, c ontact: 1-800-21 1-P ANA (7262) Register online at www .panasonic.com/register (U .S. customers only) Comp act[...]

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    2 RQT9742 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 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[...]

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    3 RQT9742 ENGLIS H Unit ≥ This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other tha n those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit. Placement ≥ T o reduce the risk o f fire, electric shock or product dama[...]

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    4 RQT9742 Contr ol reference guide 1 S tandby/on switch [ Í /I] ( Í ) Press to switch the unit fr om on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power . 2 Select the audio source On the remote control [iPod]: “IPOD_DOCK” ,. “IPOD_PORT” [CD/RADIO]: “CD” ,. “FM” [] : “ B L U E T[...]

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    5 RQT9742 ENGLIS H Connections  ≥ These speakers do not have magnetic shieldin g. Do not pl ace them near a television, personal co mputer or other devices easily infl uenced by magne tism. ≥ T ape the antenna to a wall or column in a positio n with the least amount of interference. (U se an FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is p oor .) [...]

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    6 RQT9742 Inser ting media *1: Refer to “Playable media” for co mpatible models. ( l 14) *2: When using the “I POD_PORT” conn ection, do not connect the following model s to this unit: – iPod classic ® , iPod [4th (color display), and 5th (video) generation ] Unexpected behavior may occur . *3: When using the “IPO D_DOCK” connection:[...]

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    7 RQT9742 ENGLIS H Bluetooth ® operations By using the Bluetooth ® connection, you can listen to the sound from the Blu etooth ® audio device from this unit wirelessly . Preparation ≥ T urn on the Bluetooth ® featur e of the device and place the device near this unit. ≥ If this unit is already connected to a Bluetooth ® device, disconnect [...]

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    8 RQT9742 Media playbac k oper ations The following marks indicate the availability of the feature. Preparation ≥ T urn the unit on. ≥ Insert the media ( l 6) or connect the Bluetooth ® device ( l 7). ≥ Press [CD], [iPod] or [ ] to select the audio source. [CD] [Bluetooth] T o display inform ation Press [DISPLA Y] repeatedly .  ≥ T o us[...]

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    9 RQT9742 ENGLIS H Listening to the r adio Y ou can preset up to 30 channels. Preparation ≥ Make sure that the FM antenna is connected. ( l 5) ≥ T urn the unit on. ≥ Press [RADIO] to select “FM”.  A station previo usly stored is overwritten when another station is stored in the same channel preset. 1 Press [PLAY MENU] to select “A.PR[...]

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    10 RQT9742 Sound adjustment The following sound effects can be added to the audio output. 1 Press [SOUND] repeatedly to select the effect. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the setting and then press [OK]. *1: This function can also be select ed with the [D.BASS] button on the unit. ≥ Y ou may experience a reducti on in sound quality when these effect [...]

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    11 RQT9742 ENGLIS H Other s As a factory preset, this unit will always turn off automatically if there is no sound output a nd no operation for approx. 30 minutes. T o cancel this function 1 Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “AUTO OFF”. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “OFF” and then press [OK].  ≥ T o turn automatic standby on, select “[...]

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    12 RQT9742 St a tions cannot be selected . Change the FM frequency step. 1 Press [RADIO] to select “FM”. 2 Press and hold [SELECTOR] on the unit. After a few seconds the displa y changes to show the current lowest frequency . Continue to hold the button down. The lowest frequency changes and the step is changed. Cannot charge or operate. ≥ Ha[...]

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    13 RQT9742 ENGLIS H “ILLEGAL OPEN” ≥ Sliding door is not in correct posi tion. T urn the unit off and on again. If this display appears again, consult the dealer . “IPOD_DOCK OVER CURRENT ERROR” “IPOD_PORT OVER C URRENT ERROR” ≥ The iPod/iPhone/iPad is drawing t oo much power . Disconnect the iPod/iPhon e/iPad and turn the unit of f[...]

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    14 RQT9742 Play able media Compatible with “IPOD_DOCK” connection (Using Lightning connector) Compatible with “IPOD_PORT” connection [Using dedicated USB cable (not supplied)] (as of December 2012)  ≥ Compatibility depends on the sof tware version. Update your iPod/iPhone/iP ad to the latest software befo re using it with this unit. ?[...]

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    15 RQT9742 ENGLIS H Specifica tions ∫ GENERAL ∫ AMPLIFIER SECTION ∫ TUNER SECTION ∫ DISC SECTION ∫ SPEAKER SYSTEM SECTION ∫ TERMINAL SE CTION ∫ BLUETOOTH SECTION  ≥ S pecifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are a pproximate. ≥ T otal harmonic distortion is measured by a digit al spectrum analyzer[...]

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    16 RQT9742 Attach ing the unit to a wall (optional) ∫ Supplied accessories ≥ 1 Safety holder ≥ 1 Screw ≥ 2 W all mount brackets ∫ Commercially available access ories (not supplied) ≥ 4 W all mount bracket fixing screws ≥ 1 Safety holder fixing screw ≥ 1 Fall prevention cord ≥ 1 Screw eye  Use screws with a nominal diameter of 4[...]

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    17 RQT9742 ENGLIS H 3 Attach the wall mount bracket to the wall with 2 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 k g (72.8 lbs). 4 Fix the safety holder onto the unit with the screw (su[...]

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    18 RQT9742 Conexiones ≥ Consumo de energía en S tandby (modo de espera): Aprox. 0,1 W Inser tar o sacar los medios Oper aciones de repr oducción de medios Preparación ≥ Encienda la unidad. ≥ Inserte el medio. ( l arriba) ≥ Presione [CD] o [iPod] para seleccionar la fuente de audio. R eloj y temporiz ador Éste es un reloj de 12 hora s. 1[...]

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    19 RQT9742 ESP AÑOL ENGLIS H Limited War ranty (ONL Y FOR U .S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) Panasonic Consumer Marketing Comp any of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, New Jersey 07 094 Panasonic Product s Limited W arranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product[...]

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    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 residentia l installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy an d, if not in[...]