Sound Effects; External Equipment; Remote Control Code; Troubleshooting Guide - Panasonic SC-HC25 Owner's Manual

Sound effects

Changing the sound quality
1
Press [SOUND] to select a sound effect.
2
Within 3 seconds, press [Y, U] to select the desired setting.
BASS -4 to +4
TREBLE
SURROUND "ON SURROUND" or " OFF SURROUND"
INPUT LEVEL "NORMAL" or "HIGH"
(For AUX source)
Preset EQ
Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting.
HEAVY Adds punch to rock
SOFT For background music
CLEAR Clarifies higher frequencies
VOCAL Adds gloss to vocal
FLAT Cancels the all sound effect
D.BASS
This function lets you enjoy a powerful bass effect.
Press [D.BASS] to select "ON D.BASS" or "OFF D.BASS".

External equipment

Using the auxiliary input
You can connect a portable audio equipment and listen to the audio
through this system.
Preparation
Switch off the equalizer (if any) of the portable audio equipment to
prevent sound distortion.
Decrease the volume of the system and the portable audio equipment
before you connect or disconnect the portable audio equipment.
Audio cable
(not included)
1
Connect the portable audio equipment.
") stereo
1
Plug type: Ø 3.5 mm ( /
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2
Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] to select "AUX".
3
Play the portable audio equipment.
To adjust the audio input level (Z "Changing the sound quality").
Select "NORMAL" if the sound is distorted during "HIGH" input level.
Note:
• Read the operating instructions of the portable audio equipment for
details.
• Components and cables are sold separately.

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 [RADIO, EXT-IN] to select "AUX".
To set the code to "REMOTE 2"
1
Press and hold [RADIO, EXT-IN] on the main unit and [2] on
the remote control until "REMOTE 2" is shown.
2
Press and hold [OK] and [2] for a minimum of 4 seconds.
To set the code to "REMOTE 1"
1
Press and hold [RADIO, EXT-IN] on the main unit and [1] on
the remote control until "REMOTE 1" is shown.
2
Press and hold [OK] and [1] for a minimum of 4 seconds.

Troubleshooting guide

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, refer to "Customer Services Directory" (United
States and Puerto Rico)" on page 11.
■ Common problems
No operations can be done with the remote control.
• Examine that the battery is installed correctly.
Sound is distorted or no sound.
• Increase the volume.
• Switch off the system, determine and correct the cause, then switch
the system on again. It can be caused by straining of the 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 power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cable. Keep
other appliances and cords away from the cable of this system.
■ Discs
Display not shown correctly.
Playback does not start.
• You have not put in the disc correctly. Put it in correctly.
• Disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
• Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
• There is condensation. Let the system dry for 1 to 2 hours.
The total number of tracks shown is incorrect.
The disc cannot be read.
Distorted sound is heard.
• You put in a disc that the system cannot play. Change to a playable
disc.
• You put in a disc that has not been finalized.
■ Radio
A beat sound is heard.
• Switch off the TV or move it away from the system.
Portable audio
• Set to "BP 1" or "BP 2" when in AM tuner mode.
equipment
(not included)
A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.
• Move the antenna away from other cables and cords.
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