Panasonic SCHC58 manual

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    RQT9754-1P ESP AÑOL ENGLIS H until 2013/01/31 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, contact: U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 1-800-21 1-P ANA (7262) Canada: 1-800-561-5505 Register online at www .panasoni[...]

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    2 RQT9754 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 RQT9754 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 RQT9754 T a ble of contents IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 2 About Bluetooth ® .......... .............. ............. 3 Accessories .......... .............. ................. ..... 4 Control reference gu ide...................... ..... 5 Connections ............ .............. ................. .. 6 Unit and media care .............. .....[...]

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    5 RQT9754 ENGLIS H Contr ol reference guide 1 S tandby/on switch [ Í /I] ( Í ) Press to switch the unit from on to st andby mode or vice versa. In standby mo de, 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” [ ] : [...]

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    6 RQT9754 Connections  ≥ These speakers do not have magnetic shieldi ng. Do not pl ace them near a television, person al computer or other devices easily infl uenced by magne tism. ≥ T ape 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 .) Unit and med[...]

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    7 RQT9754 ENGLIS H Inser ting media *1: Refer to “Playable media” for co mpatible models. ( l 23) *2: When using the “IPOD_POR T” connection, do not connect the following models to this unit : – iPod classic, iPod [ 4th (color display), and 5th (video) generation ] Unexpected behavior may occur . *3: When using the “IPOD_DOCK” connect[...]

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    8 RQT9754 Networ k settings With this feature you can wirelessly stream music from an iOS device (iPhone, iPod, iPad) or a Mac/ PC to this unit’s speakers. T o use this feature (AirPlay), this unit must join the same 2.4 GHz wireless network as the AirPlay compatible device ( l 23). ≥ It is also possible to use AirPlay witho ut a wireless netwo[...]

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    9 RQT9754 ENGLIS H ∫ Using the WPS Push Button Configuratio n (PBC) 1 Disconnect any devices c onnected to this unit. 2 Press and hold [– NETWORK SETUP] on the unit. ≥ Complete step 3 within 2 mins. 3 After “WPS” is indicated, press the WPS button on the wireless network router . 4 The unit’s settings are completed when “ SUCCESS ” [...]

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    10 RQT9754 4 Select “ Search wireless network ”. 5 Select and input the details. ≥ Check your home wireless network na me (Network name (SSID)) and password for this network. This can often be found on the wireless network router itself. 6 Select “ JOIN ” to apply the settings. ≥ In the pop-up screen, select “ OK” to continue. – S[...]

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    11 RQT9754 ENGLIS H Using AirPlay with th is unit’ s speak er s 1 Turn the unit on. ≥ Check that the Wi-Fi status indicator lights in blue . ≥ If it doesn’t light in blue, check the wireless network settings. ( l 8) 2 iOS device: S tart the “ Music ” (or iPod) app. Mac/PC: St a r t “ iT un es ”. ≥ If the Music app on your iOS devi[...]

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    12 RQT9754 With this function set to “ON”, you can stream music from the iOS device or Mac / PC (iT unes 10.2.2 or later) to this unit without the need of a wireless network router. ≥ Previous network settings will be deleted when this function is set to “ON”. ≥ The following explanations are based on an iPhone. 1 Press [SETUP] repeated[...]

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    13 RQT9754 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 ® feature of the device a nd place the device near this unit. ≥ If this unit is already connected to a Bluetooth ® device, disconnect[...]

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    14 RQT9754 Media playbac k oper ations The following marks indicate the availability of the feature. Preparation ≥ T urn the unit on. ≥ Insert the media ( l 7) or connect the Bluetooth ® ( l 13) / AirPlay ( l 1 1) co mpatible device. ≥ Press [CD], [iPod] or [ ] to select the audio source. [CD] [Bluetooth] T o display inform ation Press [DISP[...]

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    15 RQT9754 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 6) ≥ 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.P[...]

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    16 RQT9754 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]. ≥ Y ou may experience a reducti on in sound quality when these effect s are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound ef fects off. Clo[...]

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    17 RQT9754 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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    18 RQT9754 T o check the Wi-Fi signal strength where the unit is located. Preparation Connect this unit to the wireless network. ( l 8) 1 Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “SIG.LEVEL” and then press [OK]. ≥ The unit’s display s hows “LEVEL  ”. (“  ” stands for a number .) 2 Press [OK] to exit this display mode.  ≥ It is [...]

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    19 RQT9754 ENGLIS H T roubleshooting Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the following guide do not solve the problem, refer to “Cu stomer Services Directory (United St ates and Puerto Rico)” on page 30 if you reside in the U.S.A. or Puerto Ri[...]

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    20 RQT9754 Cannot connect t o the unit ≥ Display the wireless network name that this unit is connected to and make sure that th e device is connected to the same network. ( l 8) ≥ If “NET STNBY” is set to “OFF”, the AirPlay compat ible device cannot be connected w hen this unit is off. ≥ Turn off the Wi-Fi settin g on the AirPlay comp[...]

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    21 RQT9754 ENGLIS H “CANNOT SET” ≥ Select an audio source other tha n “AIRPLA Y” or “BLUETOOTH”. “CHECKING CONNECTION” ≥ The unit is checking the connected iPod/i Phone/iPad. ≥ If this display keep s appearing, make sure that the battery of the iPod/iPh one/iPad is not depleted and th at the iPod/iPhone/ iPad is turne d on and[...]

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    22 RQT9754 Specifica tions ∫ GENERAL ∫ AMPLIFIER SECTION ∫ TUNER SECTION ∫ DISC SECTION ∫ SPEAKER SYSTEM SECTION ∫ TERMINAL SECTION ∫ Wi-Fi / AirPlay SECTION ∫ BLUETOOTH SECTION  ≥ S pecifications are subject to change witho ut notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate. ≥ T otal harmonic distortion is measured by a digit al[...]

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    23 RQT9754 ENGLIS H 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 depend s on the software version. Update your iPod/iPhone/iP ad to the latest software befo re using it with this[...]

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    24 RQT9754 Attach ing the unit to a wall (optional) This unit can be wall mounte d using the supplied wall m ount brackets, etc. 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). The screws and other items are not supplied as the type and size will vary with each installation. ≥ Refe[...]

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    25 RQT9754 ENGLIS H 3 Attach the wall mount bracket to the wall with 2 screws (not supplied). (Both sides) ≥ Use a level to ensure both wall mount bracket s are level . 4 Fix the safety holder onto the unit with the screw (supplied). {. Screw tightening t orque: 50 N 0 cm (0.4 lbf 0 ft) to 70 N 0 cm (0 .5 lbf 0 ft ). 5 Attach the fall prevention [...]

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    26 RQT9754 Licenses “Made for iPod”, “Made for iPhon e”, and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic acce ssory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respective ly , and has been certified by the developer to meet Appl e performance st andards. Apple is not responsi ble for the operation of this de vice or [...]

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    27 RQT9754 ESP AÑOL ENGLIS H Cone xiones ≥ Consumo de energía en S tandby (modo de espera): Aprox. 0,1 W Inser tar o sacar los medios Operaciones de re producción de medios Preparación ≥ Encienda la unidad. ≥ Inserte el medio. ( l arriba) ≥ Presione [CD] o [iPod] para seleccion ar la fuente de audio. R eloj y temporizador Éste es un re[...]

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    28 RQT9754 SC-HC58~RQT9754.book Page 28 Tuesda y, December 18, 2012 4:40 PM[...]

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    29 RQT9754 SC-HC58~RQT9754.book Page 29 Tuesda y, December 18, 2012 4:40 PM[...]

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    30 RQT9754 Limited W ar ranty (ONL Y FOR U .S.A. AND PUERT O 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 does not work pr[...]

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    31 RQT9754 Limited W ar ranty ( ONL Y FOR CANAD A) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ont ario L4W 2T3 P ANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED W ARRANTY EXCHANGE PROGRAM Panasonic Canada Inc. warrant s this product to be free from d efects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of origina[...]

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    THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONL Y 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 residentia l installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi[...]