Overview Of Controls; Media Playback; Sound Effects; Clock And Timers - Panasonic SC-UX100 Operating Instructions

Overview of controls

Do the procedures with the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the same.
A I
Standby/on switch [`], [1] Adjust the volume level
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice J
Mute the sound
versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a
To cancel, press the button again.
small amount of power.
"MUTE" is also cancelled when you adjust the volume or
B
Select the audio source when you switch off the system.
On the main unit: K
View the play menu
To start Bluetooth ® pairing, press and hold [ ].
L
Select the sound effects
C
Basic playback control
M
Select the jukebox
D
View the setup menu
N
Display panel
E
View the content information
O
USB port ( )
F
Select or confirm the option
P
Disc tray
G
Open or close the disc tray
Q
Remote control sensor
H
Decrease the brightness of the display panel
Distance: Within approximately 7 m
The illumination is also switched off.
Angle: Approximately 20° up and down, 30° left and right
To cancel, press the button again.

Preparing media

Disc
1
Press [CD x] (main unit: [x]) to open the disc tray.
Put in a disc with the label facing up.
Press again to close the disc tray.
2
Press [USB/CD] to select "CD".
USB
Preparation
Before you connect a USB device to the system, make sure you do a backup of the data.
1
Decrease the volume and connect the USB device to the USB port.
Hold the main unit when connecting or disconnecting the USB device.
2
Press [USB/CD] to select "USB".
Note:
• Do not use a USB extension cable. The system cannot recognise USB device connected through a cable.
•
For small USB devices, you may want to attach a lanyard or a cord to the strap hole of the device so that it can be unplugged easily.
Bluetooth ®
You can connect and play an audio device wirelessly through Bluetooth ® .
Preparation
• Switch on the Bluetooth feature of the device and put the device near the system.
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• Read the operating instructions of the device for details.
Pairing a device Connecting a device
Preparation Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth ® device, If this system is connected to a Bluetooth
disconnect it (Z"Disconnecting a device"). disconnect it (Z"Disconnecting a device").
1 1
Press [ ]. Press [ ].
If "PAIRING" is shown, continue with step 3. "BLUETOOTH READY" is shown.
2 2
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "PAIRING" and then Select "SC-UX100" from the Bluetooth
press [OK]. device.
The name of the connected device is shown for a few
3
Select "SC-UX100" from the Bluetooth ® menu of the
seconds.
device.
3
If prompted for a passkey, input "0000". Start playback on the device.
The device connects with this system automatically after
Note:
pairing is complete.
• A device must be paired to connect.
The name of the connected device is shown for a few
• This system can only connect to one device at a time.
seconds.
• When "BLUETOOTH" is selected as the source, this system
Using the main unit will automatically try to connect to the last connected device.
("LINKING" is shown during this process.)
1
Press and hold [ ] until "PAIRING" is shown.
Disconnecting a device
2
Select "SC-UX100" from the Bluetooth ® menu of the
device.
1
Press [ ].
Note:
2
You can pair up to 8 devices with this system. If a 9th device is Press [PLAY MENU] to select "DISCONNECT?".
paired, the device that has not been used for the longest time will
3
Press [R, T] to select "OK? YES" and then press
be replaced.
[OK].
"BLUETOOTH READY" is shown.
To cancel, select "OK? NO".
Using the main unit
Press and hold [ ] until "PAIRING" is shown.
Note:
A device is disconnected when you:
• Select a different source.
• Move the device out of the maximum range.
• Disable the Bluetooth ® transmission of the device.
• Switch off the system or the device.

Media playback

Radio
The following marks indicate the availability of the feature. Preparation
Press [RADIO/AUX] to select "FM".
CD : CD-R/RW in CD-DA format or with MP3 files.
: USB device with MP3 files.
USB
: Bluetooth ® device.
BLUETOOTH
Manual tuning
1
Basic playback Press [PLAY MENU] to select "TUNE MODE".
2 Press [R, T] to select "MANUAL" and then press
CD USB BLUETOOTH
[OK].
Play Press [4/9].
3
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the
Stop Press [8].
station.
USB
To tune automatically, press and hold the button until
The position is memorised.
the frequency starts changing quickly.
"RESUME" is shown.
"STEREO" is shown when a stereo broadcast is being
Press again to stop fully.
received.
Pause Press [4/9].
Using the main unit
Press again to continue playback.
1
Press [8] to select "MANUAL".
Skip Press [2/3] or [5/6] to skip track.
CD USB 2
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the
Press [R, T] to skip MP3 album.
station.
Search Press and hold [2/3] or [5/6].
Note: Memory presetting
Depending on the Bluetooth device, some operations may not
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work. You can preset up to 30 FM stations.
Automatic presetting
Viewing available information
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "A.PRESET".
CD USB BLUETOOTH
2
Press [R, T] to select "LOWEST" or "CURRENT" and
You can view the available information, such as MP3 album
and track number, on the display panel.
then press [OK].
Press [DISPLAY].
LOWEST
Example: MP3 album and track number display.
CURRENT
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the
channels in ascending order.
To cancel, press [8].
Album number Track number Manual presetting
Note:
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "TUNE MODE".
•
Maximum characters that can be shown: Approximately 32
• This system supports ver. 1.0, 1.1 and 2.3 ID3 tags. 2 Press [R, T] to select "MANUAL" and then press
• Text data that the system does not support can show
[OK].
differently.
3
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the
station.
Play menu
4
Press [OK].
CD USB
5 Press [R, T] to select a preset number and then
1
CD
press [OK].
Press [PLAY MENU]. Do steps 3 through 5 again to preset more stations.
USB The new station replaces any station that occupies the
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "PLAYMODE". same preset number.
2
Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press
Selecting a preset station
[OK].
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "TUNE MODE".
OFF PLAYMODE Cancel the setting.
2
Press [R, T] to select "PRESET" and then press
1-TRACK Play one selected track.
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to
1 [OK].
select the track.
3
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the preset
1-ALBUM Play one selected MP3 album.
station.
Press [R, T] to select the MP3 album.
1
Using the main unit
RANDOM Play all tracks randomly.
1
Press [8] to select "PRESET".
RND
1-ALBUM Play all tracks in one selected MP3
2
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the preset
RANDOM album randomly.
station.
Press [R, T] to select the MP3 album.
1 RND
ALL REPEAT Repeat all tracks.
Improving the sound quality
1-TRACK REPEAT Repeat 1-TRACK.
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "FM MODE".
1
2 Press [R, T] to select "MONO" and then press [OK].
1-ALBUM REPEAT Repeat 1-ALBUM.
1 To cancel, select "STEREO".
"MONO" is also cancelled when you change the
RANDOM REPEAT Repeat random playback.
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frequency.
RND
To memorise the setting
1-ALBUM Repeat 1-ALBUM RANDOM.
Continue with step 4 of "Manual presetting".
RANDOM REPEAT
1 RND
Checking the signal status
® menu of the
Note:
• During random playback, you cannot skip to tracks which
Press [DISPLAY].
have been played.
• The setting is cancelled when you open the disc tray or
FM – – – –
disconnect the USB device.
FM ST
Link mode
FM MONO
BLUETOOTH
You can change the link mode to suit the connection type.
Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth device,
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disconnect it (Z"Disconnecting a device").
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "LINK MODE".
2
Press [R, T] to select the mode and then press [OK].
MODE 1 Emphasis on connectivity.
MODE 2 (default) Emphasis on sound quality.
Note:
• Depending on the device, the playback image and sound may
not be synchronised. In this case, select "MODE 1".
•
Select "MODE 1" if the sound is interrupted.

Sound effects

Preset EQ
1
Press [SOUND] to select "PRESET EQ".
2 Press [R, T] to select the desired preset EQ setting
and then press [OK].
Manual EQ
1
Press [SOUND] to select "MANUAL EQ".
2
Press [R, T] to select the sound effect.
3
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the setting
and then press [OK].
BASS/MID/TREBLE –4 to +4
SURROUND "ON SURROUND" or
"OFF SURROUND"
D.Bass
1
Press [SOUND] to select "D.BASS" and then press
[R, T] to select "D.BASS LEVEL" or "D.BASS BEAT".
To cancel, select "OFF D.BASS".
2
Press [2/3] or [5/6] on the remote control
to select the setting and then press [OK].
Note:
D.BASS BEAT: This function emphasises the attack level of the
drumbeat and produces a punchy sound. Depending on the
track, the effect may be small.
Jukebox
USB
Tuning begins from the lowest frequency.
You can use the jukebox to add a cross-fade effect between
Tuning begins from the current frequency.
songs. You can also use additional features with the
"Panasonic MAX Juke" app (Zbelow).
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "JUKEBOX".
2 Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
Using the main unit
Press [JUKEBOX] to select the setting.
OFF CROSSFADE Cancel cross-fading.
ON CROSSFADE Add cross-fading.
OFF Switch off DJ jukebox.
Changing the repeat setting
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "PLAYMODE".
2 Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
RANDOM REPEAT Repeat random playback.
RND
ALL TITLE REPEAT Repeat all tracks.
Note:
•
The system switches to repeat mode automatically when you
switch on the jukebox.
• The jukebox is switched off when you switch off the system or
change to another source.
• The cross-fade function may not work between songs that
have different sampling frequencies.
Using the "Panasonic MAX Juke" app
You can download and install the free Android™ app
"Panasonic MAX Juke" on Google Play™ for additional
features, such as to request song playback from multiple
devices simultaneously. You can also call up the tracks
you want to play through the app. For details on the app,
refer to the site below.
http://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/audio/
app/max_juke/android/index.html (This site is in English only.)

External equipment

You can connect a VCR, DVD player etc., and listen to the
audio through this system.
The FM signal is weak.
Preparation
The system is not tuned in to a station.
• Disconnect the AC mains lead.
The FM signal is in stereo.
• Switch off all equipment and read the appropriate
operating instructions.
"MONO" is selected as the "FM MODE".
The FM signal is in monaural.
DVD player (not supplied)
Rear panel of
this main unit
Audio cable
(not supplied)
1
Connect the external equipment.
2
Press [RADIO/AUX] to select "AUX".
3
Play the external equipment.
To adjust the input level
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "INPUT LEVEL".
2
Press [R, T] to select "NORMAL" or "HIGH" and
then press [OK].
Note:
•
Select "NORMAL" if the sound is distorted during "HIGH"
input level.
• Components and cables are sold separately.
• If you want to connect equipment other than those described,
refer to the audio dealer.
•
Sound distortion can occur when you use an adaptor.

Clock and timers

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions
indicated do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.
Setting the clock
Common problems
This is a 24-hour clock.
1
The unit does not work.
Press [SETUP] to select "CLOCK".
• The safety device has been activated. Do the following:
2 Press [R, T] to set the time and then press [OK].
1. Press [1] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby
mode. If the unit does not switch to standby mode,
To check the time
– Press and hold the button for a minimum of 10 seconds.
Press [SETUP] to select "CLOCK" and then press [OK].
Or,
In standby mode, press [DISPLAY]. –
Disconnect the AC mains lead and then connect it again.
2. Press [1] again to switch on the unit. If the problem
Note:
persists, consult your dealer.
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
The display panel lights up and changes continuously in
standby mode.
Sleep timer
• Press and hold [8] on the main unit to select "DEMO OFF".
The sleep timer switches off the system after the set time. No operations can be done with the remote control.
• Examine that the battery is installed correctly.
1
Press [SETUP] to select "SLEEP".
Sound is distorted or no sound.
2 Press [R, T] to select the setting (in minutes) and • Adjust the volume of the system.
• Switch off the system, determine and correct the cause, and
then press [OK].
then switch on again. It can be caused by straining of the
To cancel, select "OFF".
speakers through excessive volume or power, and when using
the system in a hot environment.
A humming sound can be heard during playback.
• An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep
Note:
other appliances and cords away from the cables of this
• The remaining time is shown for a few seconds every minute.
system.
"SLEEP 1" is always shown when only 1 minute remains.
• The play timer and sleep timer can be used together. The sound level reduces.
• The sleep timer always comes first. Be sure not to set an •
The protection circuit has been activated due to the
overlap of timers.
continuous use at high volume output. This is to protect the
system and maintain the sound quality.
Play timer
Disc
(Except for Bluetooth ® and AUX source)
Display not shown correctly.
You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake Playback does not start.
you up. •
You have not put in the disc correctly. Put it in correctly.
• Disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
Preparation
•
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
Set the clock.
• There is condensation. Let the system dry for 1 to 2 hours.
1
Press [SETUP] to select "TIMER ADJ".
The total number of tracks displayed is incorrect.
The disc cannot be read.
2 Press [R, T] to set start time and then press [OK].
Distorted sound is heard.
• You put in a disc that the system cannot play. Change to a
3
Do step 2 again to set the end time.
playable disc.
4
Press [R, T] to select the source you want to play • You put in a disc that has not been finalised.
and then press [OK].
USB
To start the timer
The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read.
1
Prepare the source you want to listen to (disc, USB
•
The format of the USB device or the contents in it are not
or radio) and set the volume.
compatible with the system.
2 • USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB cannot
Press [SETUP] to select "TIMER SET".
work in some conditions.
3 Press [R, T] to select "PLAY ON" and then press
Slow operation of the USB device.
[OK].
• Large content size or large memory USB device takes longer
"#" is shown.
time to read.
To cancel, select "PLAY OFF".
The system must be switched off for the timer to Bluetooth
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operate.
Pairing cannot be done.
To check the setting
• Check the Bluetooth ® device condition.
Press [SETUP] to select "TIMER ADJ" and then press
•
The device is out of the 10 m communication range. Move the
[OK].
device nearer to the system.
In standby mode, press [DISPLAY] two times.
The device cannot be connected.
Note:
• The pairing of the device was unsuccessful. Do pairing again.
•
The timer starts at a low volume and increases gradually to the • The pairing of the device has been replaced. Do pairing again.
preset level.
• This system might be connected to a different device.
• The timer comes on at the set time every day if the timer is on.
Disconnect the other device and try pairing the device again.
•
If you switch off the system and then switch on again while a • The system may have a problem. Switch off the system and
timer is in operation, the timer will not stop at the end time.
then switch on again.
The device is connected but audio cannot be heard through
the system.
•
For some built-in Bluetooth ® devices, you have to set the
audio output to "SC-UX100" manually. Read the operating
instructions of the device for details.
Sound from the device is interrupted.
• The device is out of the 10 m communication range. Move the
device nearer to the system.
•
Remove any obstacle between the system and the device.
• Other devices that use the 2.4 GHz frequency band (wireless
router, microwaves, cordless phones, etc.) are interfering.
Move the device nearer to the system and distance it from the
Others
other devices.
• Select "MODE 1" for stable communication.
Radio
Illumination
Sound is distorted.
You can switch on or switch off the illumination on the
• Use an optional outdoor antenna. The antenna should be
system.
installed by a competent technician.
1
Press [SETUP] to select "ILLUMINATION".
A beat sound is heard.
• Switch off the TV or move it away from the system.
2 Press [R, T] to select "ON" and then press [OK].
• Move mobile telephones away from the system if the
To cancel, select "OFF".
interference is apparent.
Auto off
This system automatically switches off when you do not use
it for approximately 20 minutes.
1
Press [SETUP] to select "AUTO OFF".
2 Press [R, T] to select "ON" and then press [OK].
To cancel, select "OFF".
Note:
This function does not work when you are in radio source or
when a Bluetooth ® device is connected.
Bluetooth ® standby
This function automatically switches on the system when
you establish a Bluetooth ® connection from a paired device.
1
Press [SETUP] to select "BLUETOOTH STANDBY".
2 Press [R, T] to select "ON" and then press [OK].
To cancel, select "OFF".
Note:
Some devices may take longer to respond. If you are connected
to a Bluetooth device before switching off the system, wait for a
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minimum of 5 seconds before connecting to this system from
your Bluetooth ® device again.
Software version
You can check the software version of the system.
1
Press [SETUP] to select "SW VER." and then press
[OK].
The software version is shown.
2
Press [OK] again to exit.
Main unit displays
"ADJUST CLOCK"
• The clock is not set. Adjust the clock.
"ADJUST TIMER"
• The play timer is not set. Adjust the play timer.
"AUTO OFF"
•
The system has not been used for 20 minutes and will switch
off within a minute. To cancel, press any button.
"ERROR"
• An incorrect operation was done. Read the instructions and try
again.
"F61"
• Examine and correct the speaker cords connection.
• Disconnect the USB device. Switch off the system and then
switch on again.
"F703"
• Examine the Bluetooth connection.
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• Disconnect the Bluetooth ® device. Switch off the system and
then switch on again.
"F76"
• There is a problem with the power supply.
• Disconnect the AC mains lead and consult your dealer.
"F77"
• Disconnect the AC mains lead and consult your dealer.
"NO DISC"
• You have not put in a disc.
"NO PLAY"
"UNSUPPORT"
• Examine the content. You can only play supported format.
• The system may have a problem. Switch off the system and
then switch on again.
"NO TRACK"
• There is no album or track in the USB device.
"PLAYERROR"
• An unsupported MP3 file has been played. The system will
skip that track and play the next one.
"REMOTE 1"
"REMOTE 2"
• The remote control and the main unit are using different
codes. Change the code of the remote control.
– When "REMOTE 1" is shown, press and hold [OK] and [ ]
on the remote control for a minimum of 4 seconds.
– When "REMOTE 2" is shown, press and hold [OK] and
[USB/CD] on the remote control for a minimum of 4 seconds.
"TEMP NG"
• The temperature protection circuit has been activated, and the
system will switch off. Let the unit cool down before switching
it on again.
• Check that the ventilation opening of the unit is not
obstructed.
• Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
"USB NO DEVICE"
• The USB device is not connected. Examine the connection.
"USB OVER CURRENT ERROR"
• The USB device is using too much power. Disconnect the
USB device, switch off the system and then switch on again.
"VBR"
• The system cannot show the remaining play time for variable
bit rate (VBR) tracks.
Remote control code
When other Panasonic equipment responds to the remote
control of this system, change the remote control code for
this system.
Preparation
Press [USB/CD] to select "CD".
To set the code to "REMOTE 2"
1
Press and hold [USB/CD] on the main unit and
[USB/CD] on the remote control until "REMOTE 2" is
shown.
2
Press and hold [OK] and [USB/CD] on the remote
control for a minimum of 4 seconds.
To set the code to "REMOTE 1"
1
Press and hold [USB/CD] on the main unit and [ ] on
the remote control until "REMOTE 1" is shown.
2
Press and hold [OK] and [ ] on the remote control
for a minimum of 4 seconds.
System memory reset
Reset the memory when the following situations occur:
• There is no response when buttons are pressed.
• You want to clear and reset the memory contents.
1
Disconnect the AC mains lead.
2
While you press and hold [1] on the main unit,
connect the AC mains lead again.
Continue to press and hold the button until
"– – – – – – – – –" is shown.
3
Release [1].
All the settings are set back to the factory preset.
It is necessary to set the memory items again.