Operating Instructions Compact Stereo System SC-HC3DB Model No. Dear customer Supplied accessories Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this Please check and identify the supplied product, please read the instructions completely. accessories. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Most major credit and debit cards accepted. THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. • It couldn’t be simpler! THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF–KEEP DRY. •...
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THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...
Connections Portable audio equipment (Cords and equipment not included) MAIN REMOTE UNIT Start playback from CONTROL Plug type: the portable audio 3.5 mm stereo ➡ Ø source. Portable audio player Note • Adjust the volume and sound quality of this unit and the other equipment. Reduce the level of input signal (for example, by switching off the equalizer or reducing the volume) of the other equipment before connection.
Connections (continued) Optional antenna connections DAB outdoor antenna FM outdoor antenna FM outdoor antenna (not included) DAB outdoor antenna (not included) 75 Ω coaxial cable (not included) Be sure to fully Use the antenna tighten the screw. plug adaptor (included). •...
Control guide Remote Control • Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference. • [u/t] and [y/i] described in the operations have the same controls as [w] and [q] respectively. Standby/on switch [^], [8] (8, 14) (14) [z, PLAY] Press to switch the unit from on to Play timer on/off standby mode or vice versa.
Control guide (continued) Main Unit • Buttons such as function the same as the remote control. Front View Display Remote control signal sensor Top View (Top Panel) DEMO VOLUME [iPod ;, OPEN/CLOSE] (16) Sliding door Operation Open and close sliding door for iPod operation.
Disc operations Basic play Program play The function allows you to program up to 24 tracks. Press [^] to turn the unit on. Press [CD ;, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the sliding door and then set the CD in place. ...
Disc operations (continued) Note on CD-R and CD-RW Repeat play This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW recorded with CD-DA or MP3. Use an audio recording disc for CD-DA and You can repeat program play or other selected play finalize* it when you finish recording. mode.
Radio operations Manual tuning Memory preset You can preset up to 30 FM channels. Press [DAB/FM] to select “FM”. Preparation: Press [DAB/FM] to select “FM”. Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Press [u/t] or [y/i] to select the frequency Automatic presetting of the required station.
DAB (continued) DAB operation DAB reception method on this unit Depending on the region there is a difference between 1 Press [DAB/FM] to enter DAB mode. broadcast frequency and stations broadcast along the The unit comes on. If you are selecting DAB for same frequency.
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DAB (continued) Turning automatic clock Presetting adjustment function on Presetting channel To adjust the time information during DAB broadcasting and automatic time adjustment. Up to 20 channels can be set. 1 Press [DAB MENU] to enter menu mode. 1 Press [u/t] or [y/i] to select a station. 2 Within 10 seconds, press [e,r, ALBUM] to select 2 Press [PROGRAM].
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DAB (continued) ALL BAND III Frequency Changing the Auto scan frequency range Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency block (MHz) block (MHz) Only the frequencies currently used in the UK as of March 2009 on BAND III are Auto scanned (“United 174.928 210.096 Kingdom”, factory setting).
The SLEEP timer can turn the unit off after a set time. Press [SLEEP] to turn the SLEEP function on/off. • Each time you press the button: Press [SLEEP] once g To check the remaining time The play timer and sleep timer can be used together. The sleep timer always has priority.
Sound adjustment Selecting sound effects Enhancing the bass You can change the sound effect by selecting Preset EQ Enables you to enjoy the powerful bass effect. or adjusting the bass or treble effect. Press [D.BASS] during play to select “ON D.BASS”. •...
External unit g Playing the iPod Enjoying audio from iPod Preparation: • Reduce the volume of the main unit to minimum before g Inserting the iPod connecting/disconnecting the iPod. Press [iPod ;, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the sliding • Confirm the iPod connection. (➡ left) door.
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External unit (continued) Changing the main unit and remote control mode The remote control and main unit are factory-set to “REMOTE 1” mode. If you find the remote control unintentionally also controls other equipment, you can switch to operate in “REMOTE 2”...
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about any of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Common problems •...
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Troubleshooting guide (continued) iPod • Verify that the iPod battery is not depleted before connecting it to the unit. iPod does not turn on. • Before inserting your iPod into the dock, turn off both the unit and iPod. Turn power back on and select the appropriate source.
Specifications g AMPLIFIER SECTION g DISC SECTION RMS Output Power Stereo mode Disc played [8 cm or 12 cm] Front Ch (both ch driven) (1) CD-Audio (CD-DA) 20 W per channel (6 Ω), 1 kHz, 10 % THD (2) CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3) Phone jack (3) MP3* Terminal...
Safety precautions Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries Placement These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that Set the unit up on an even surface away from used electrical and electronic products and direct sunlight, high temperature, high humidity, batteries should not be mixed with general and excessive vibration.
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