Operating Instructions Compact Stereo System Model No. SC-HC38DB SC-HC38 Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Included Installation Instructions (l 2, 3 and 18, 19) The installation work should be done by a qualified installation specialist.
Caution for AC Mains Lead Safety precautions (For the AC mains plug of three pins) WARNING For your safety, please read the following text carefully. Unit This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin ≥ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, –...
≥ Pages to be referred to are indicated as “l ±±”. ≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-HC38DB and SC-HC38. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HC38DB. [SC-HC38DB] : indicates features applicable to SC-HC38DB only. [SC-HC38] : indicates features applicable to SC-HC38 only. RQT9743...
Connections [SC-HC38DB] [SC-HC38] [SC-HC38] ([Australia[and[New[Zealand[ only) ([Asia[and[the]Middle]East] only) [SC-HC38DB] Adhesive tape (not supplied) Be sure to tighten fully the DAB indoor antenna nut. (supplied) [SC-HC38] [SC-HC38] ([Australia[and[New[Zealand[ only) Adhesive tape (not supplied) FM indoor antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are completed.
Inserting media Select “IPOD_PORT” as the source Select “CD” as the source “USB” is displayed when a compatible USB is inserted. *1, 2, 3 iPad D.BASS Select “IPOD_DOCK” as the source Connect using the Lightning connector *1 *1: Refer to “Playable media” for compatible models. (l 16) Charging an iPod/iPhone/iPad *2: When using the “IPOD_PORT”...
Bluetooth operations ® Bluetooth transmission mode ® By using the Bluetooth connection, you can listen to ® You can change the transmission speed to prioritize the sound from the Bluetooth audio device from this ® transmission quality or sound quality. unit wirelessly.
Media playback operations To navigate through the iPod/ ∫ [iPod] iPhone menu The following marks indicate the availability of the Open the Music App to use this feature with feature. iPod touch/iPhone. CD audio in CD-DA format and a CD that [CD]: –...
[SC-HC38DB] Presetting DAB/DAB+ stations Listening to DAB/DAB+ You can preset up to 20 DAB/DAB+ stations. DAB is only available for the United Kingdom Preparation and Ireland. ≥ Press [RADIO] repeatedly to select “DAB/DAB+”. Preparation While listening to a DAB broadcast ≥...
Display ≥ If broadcasting stations are memorised, proceed to Press [DISPLAY] to change the display. “To re-scan DAB/DAB+ stations” to memorise stations on other frequency blocks. (l 9) The information will scroll through the display. ≥ If “SCAN FAILED” is still displayed, repeat steps 1 to 3 until a Each time you press the button: station is memorised.
Listening to FM/AM radio ∫ Manual tuning and presetting Select a radio broadcast. AM radio is only available for [SC-HC38] Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select ([Australia[and[New[Zealand[ only). “TUNEMODE”. Press [3, 4] to select “MANUAL” and then press You can preset up to 30 FM channels / 15 AM [OK].
≥ To display the clock, press [SETUP] to select “CLOCK” and *1: “CD”, “USB”, “IPOD_PORT”, “IPOD_DOCK”, then press [OK] once. The time is displayed for 10 seconds. “DAB/DAB+” ([SC-HC38DB]), “FM” and (During standby, press [DISPLAY] once.) “AM” ([SC-HC38] ([Australia[and[New[Zealand[ only)) can be ≥...
≥ To turn automatic standby on, select “ON” in step 2. 2 While pressing and holding down [Í/I] on the ≥ This setting cannot be selected when “DAB/DAB+” ([SC-HC38DB]), unit, reconnect the AC mains lead. “FM” or “AM” ([SC-HC38] ([Australia[and[New[Zealand[ only)) is the source.
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Radio Bluetooth ® Pairing cannot be done. [SC-HC38DB] DAB/DAB+ reception is poor. ≥ Check the Bluetooth device condition. ® ≥ Keep the antenna away from computers, televisions, other cables The device cannot be connected. and cords. ≥ Use an outdoor antenna (l 5).
≥ Sliding door is not in correct position. Turn the unit off and on again. If this display appears again, consult the dealer. Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/ or information that is compromised during a “IPOD_DOCK OVER CURRENT ERROR”...
Bluetooth ® ≥ This unit can play back discs that conform to the CD-DA SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is format. under license. ≥ The unit may not be able to play some discs due to the Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective condition of the recording.
522 kHz to 1629 kHz (9 kHz step) 520 kHz to 1630 kHz (10 kHz step) ≥ Specifications are subject to change without notice. DAB SECTION ∫ [SC-HC38DB] Mass and dimensions are approximate. DAB memories 20 channels ≥ Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer.
Professional installation is required. 300 mm 125 mm The installation should never be done by any other than a qualified installation specialist. PANASONIC DISCLAIMS ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY, 66 mm INCLUDING DEATH RESULTING FROM 118 mm 30 mm IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR INCORRECT HANDLING.
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Attach the wall mount bracket to the wall with 2 Hook the unit securely onto the wall mount screws (not supplied). (Both sides) brackets with both hands. ≥ Use a level to ensure both wall mount brackets are ≥ Connect the antenna(s) and the AC mains lead to the level.
Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.
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1177 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.de...
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