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RQTX0250-2P

P PC

Operating Instructions

Compact Stereo System

Model No.

 SC-HC3

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please 
read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for 
future reference.

Operations in these instructions are described using remote 
control, but you can do the operations with the main unit if the 
controls are the same.
Your unit may not look exactly as illustrated.

Supplied accessories 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

2

Listening caution 

3

Product service 

3

Connections 

4

Preparing the remote control 

5

Demo function 

5

Control guide 

6

Disc operations 

8

Radio operations 

9

Timer 

10

Sound adjustment 

11

External unit 

12

Troubleshooting guide 

13

Specifications 

14

Maintenance 

14

Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A AND PUERTO RICO) 

15

Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR CANADA) 

back cover

Table of contents

As an ENERGY STAR  Partner

, Panasonic 

has determined that this product meets 
the ENERGY STAR   guidelines for energy 
efficiency.

  For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the 

word “Partner”.

The warranty can be found on page 15.

For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only

For Canada only

The warranty can be found on the back cover.

If you have any questions contact

In the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
In Canada: 

1-800-561-5505

Please check and identify the supplied 
accessories.

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking 
for replacement parts. (Product numbers are correct 
as of March 2009. These may be subject to change.)

 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000394)
 1 AM loop antenna (N1DAAAA00002)
 1 FM indoor antenna (RSAX0002)
 1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00021)
 2 Batteries 

Supplied accessories

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. 
Do not use it with other equipment.
Do not use an AC power supply cord from other equipment.

Note

Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: To order accessories, refer 
to “Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)” on 
page 15.
Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from 
whom you have made your purchase.

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Summary of Contents for SC SC-HC3

Page 1: ...as determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency For Canada only The word Participant is used in place of the word Partner The warranty can be found on page 15 For U S A and Puerto Rico only For Canada only The warranty can be found on the back cover If you have any questions contact In the U S A and Puerto Rico 1 800 211 PANA 7262 In Canada 1 800 561 5505 Ple...

Page 2: ...nside of product CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product ...

Page 3: ...da contact the Panasonic Canada Inc Customer Care Centre at 1 800 561 5505 or visit the website www panasonic ca or an authorized Servicentre closest to you Product information The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference MODEL NUMBER __________________________...

Page 4: ...ncluded Portable audio player Plug type Ø3 5 mm 1 8 stereo Start playback from the portable audio source 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 High levels of input signal will distort the sound For details refer to the i...

Page 5: ... by selecting DEMO ON Press and hold g DEMO The display changes each time the button is held down While in standby mode select DEMO OFF to reduce power consumption DEMO OFF DEMO ON g DEMO 30 30 R6 LR6 AA Place this side in before the other side Remote control signal sensor DEMO POWER Top View Top Panel Transmission window Optional antenna connections Never use an outdoor antenna during a lightning...

Page 6: ...ed play time Album name Track name ID3 Album ID3 Track ID3 Artist AUTO PRESET 9 Tuner Preset Auto TUNE MODE 9 Tune mode on off Selector switch to Manual Preset 1 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 31 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 10 z PLAY Play timer on off 10 CLOCK TIMER Clock and Timer setting AUTO OFF This functi...

Page 7: ...PEN CLOSE 8 Open and close sliding door for CD operation 33 34 DEMO VOLUME 1 33 25 34 8 7 24 6 20 35 26 POWER 35 33 35 Sliding door Operation Press to open sliding door Press again to close sliding door after setting the CD in place Refer to page 8 for inserting the CD Press to open sliding door Press again to close sliding door after iPod is inserted into the dock properly Refer to page 12 for in...

Page 8: ...ss PROGRAM in the stop mode to clear PGM indicator from the display replay the program Press PROGRAM then CD q h check program contents Press u t or y i when PGM is displayed in the stop mode To check while programming press PROGRAM twice after PGM appears then press u t or y i clear the last track Press DEL in the stop mode clear all programmed tracks Press g in the stop mode CLR ALL is displayed...

Page 9: ...A format so play may not be possible By main unit only This system can also receive FM broadcasts allocated in 0 1 MHz steps To change the step to 0 1 MHz 1 Press and hold FM AM After a few seconds the display changes to a flashing display of the current minimum frequency 2 Continue to hold down FM AM When the minimum frequency changes release the button To return to the original step repeat the a...

Page 10: ...re not to overlap timer settings Note 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 Sleep timer indicator 30MIN 60MIN 90MIN 120MIN OFF Canceled You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up This unit offers 3 optional play timers Preparation Turn the unit on and set the clock see above Prepare...

Page 11: ...ou to enjoy the powerful bass effect Press D BASS during play to select ON D BASS Each time you press the button The actual effect depends on the music source Note Enhancing the bass ON D BASS OFF D BASS or t r Press PRESET EQ repeatedly to select your desired setting Setting Effect HEAVY Adds punch to rock CLEAR Clarifies higher frequencies SOFT For background music VOCAL Adds gloss to vocals FLA...

Page 12: ...If you find the remote control unintentionally also controls other equipment you can switch to operate in REMOTE 2 mode To switch to REMOTE 2 mode Press AUX to enter AUX mode While pressing AUX on the main unit Press and hold 2 until REMOTE 2 appears on the main unit display Press and hold OK followed by 2 for at least 2 seconds The main unit and remote control are now set to operate in REMOTE 2 m...

Page 13: ...The picture on the television near the unit disappears or stripes appear on the screen The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect The television antenna wire is too close to the unit Separate the antenna wire of the television from the unit No response when remote control buttons are pressed Check that the batteries are inserted correctly page 5 Display You plugged the AC power supp...

Page 14: ...00 kHz step 87 5 MHz to 108 0 MHz 100 kHz step Antenna terminals 75 Ω unbalanced Amplitude Modulation AM Frequency range 520 kHz to 1710 kHz 10 kHz step g DISC SECTION Disc played 8 cm 3 or 12 cm 5 1 CD Audio CD DA 2 CD R RW CD DA MP3 3 MP3 MPEG 1 Layer 3 MPEG 2 Layer 3 Pick up CD Wavelength 795 nm Laser power CLASS 1 Audio Output Disc Number of channels FL FR 2 channel Audio performance CD Audio ...

Page 15: ... power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL ...

Page 16: ... nor does it cover any product which is used commercially Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING...

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