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Operating Instructions Compact Stereo System SC-HC297 Model No. SC-HC295 Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference. The installation instructions are on page 17. Please read these instructions carefully before installing.
Safety precautions These operating instructions are applicable for models SC-HC297 and SC-HC295. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HC297. Your system WARNING! and the illustrations can look differently. Unit • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, –...
Caution for AC mains lead Supplied accessories (For the AC mains plug of three pins) Check and identify the supplied accessories. For your safety, please read the following text carefully. For the United Kingdom and Ireland This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for mains plug for your safety and convenience.
Making the connections Connect the AC mains lead. (For the AC mains plug of three pins) Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other READ THE “Caution for AC mains lead” BEFORE connections have been made. CONNECTION. To household mains socket Do not use any other AC mains lead except the supplied one.
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. Top view Standby/on switch [`], [1] Mute the sound Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or To cancel, press the button again.
Keep fingers away from the sliding door when it is The MAC address (e.g., 6C:5A:B5:B3:1D:0F) may be closing. shown before “SC-HC297” or “SC-HC295” is shown. The name of the connected device is shown for a few seconds. Note: You can pair up to 8 devices with this system.
Basic playback Android™ device version lower than 4.1 requires the installation of the “Panasonic Music Streaming” app (free CD USB BLUETOOTH of charge). For details on the app, refer to the site below. (This http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/audio/app/ Play Press [4/9].
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Play menu Input level CD USB BLUETOOTH You can change the input level setting if the sound input Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select level of the Bluetooth transmission is too low. ® “PLAYMODE” or “REPEAT”. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press “INPUT LEVEL”.
Radio Improving the sound quality Preparation When “FM” is selected For Australia and New Zealand Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select Press [RADIO/AUX] to select “FM” or “AM”. “FM MODE”. For others Press [RADIO/AUX] to select “FM”. Press [R, T] to select “MONO” and then press [OK].
DAB/DAB+ Secondary service You can listen to secondary services when “ ” is For the United Kingdom and Ireland shown. Preparation Press [RADIO/AUX] to select “DAB+”. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “DAB SECONDARY”. Note: “DAB+” If you select for the first time, the system will tune Press [R, T] to select the secondary service and automatically.
Clock and timers Play timer (Except for Bluetooth ® source) You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to Setting the clock wake you up. This is a 24-hour clock. Preparation Set the clock. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “CLOCK”. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “TIMER ADJ”.
Sound effects External equipment You can play music from a portable audio equipment. Press [SOUND] repeatedly to select the sound effect. Preparation • Switch off the equaliser (if any) of the portable audio Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press equipment to prevent sound distortion.
Others Maintenance To clean this system, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. • Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this Auto off system. • Before using chemically treated cloth, read the This system automatically switches off when you do not instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
® devices, you have to set the – Press and hold the button for a minimum of audio output to “SC-HC297” or “SC-HC295” manually. 10 seconds. Or, Read the operating instructions of the device for details. – Disconnect the AC mains lead and connect it again.
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“F61” Remote control code “F77” • Disconnect the AC mains lead and consult your dealer. When other Panasonic equipment responds to the “F703” remote control of this system, change the remote control • Examine the Bluetooth ® connection. code for this system.
Specifications █ █ Amplifier section USB section RMS output power stereo mode USB port DC OUT 5 V, 1.5 A Front Ch (both ch driven) USB standard USB 2.0 full speed 10 W per channel (8 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD Media file format support MP3 (*.mp3) Total RMS stereo mode power...
You can use the supplied wall mount brackets to attach this unit to the wall. At least 30 mm Panasonic cannot be held responsible for any property damage and/or serious injury, including death resulting from improper installation or incorrect handling.
• For customers within the UK: 0344 844 3899 • For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333 Panasonic cannot be held responsible for data and/or • Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm information that can possibly be compromised during a (Excluding public holidays).
If there is a major failure in regard to the product which cannot be remedied then you must notify us within a reasonable period by contacting the Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.
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