Panasonic Compact Stereo System Sc-hc25 Owners Manual

Owner’s Manual
Compact Stereo System
Model No. SC-HC25
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Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this system.
For optimum performance and safety, read these instructions fully 
before you connect, operate or adjust this system.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Your system and the illustrations can look differently.
Do the procedures with the remote control. You can also use 
the buttons on the main unit if they are the same.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has 
determined that this...

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ENGLISHENGLISHCAUTION:  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
  NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE  PERSONNEL.
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’s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follo\
w the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions 
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1)  Read these instructions.
2)  Keep these instructions.
3)  Heed all warnings.
4)  Follow all instructions.
5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
7)  Do not block any ventilation openings....

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Preparing the remote control
Use alkaline or manganese battery.
Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with those in\
 the 
remote control.
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor (Z 5), away from 
obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of th\
e 
main unit.
CAUTION!
•  Do not break open or short-circuit the battery.
•  Do not charge the alkaline or manganese battery.
•  Do not use the battery if the cover has peeled off.
•...

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Overview of controls
RADIOEXT-IN
SOUNDPRESET EQD.BASS
DISPLAYDIMMER
SLEEPPLAY
AUTO OFF
A
B
C D
E
G
F
H J
I
K
L
N
M
O
P
Remote control
Main unit
A
DS
K
E
Q
R
W
V
UT
Top view
Front view
A Standby/on switch [
`], [1, POWER] (Z 8, 10)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
B Numeric buttons [1 to 9, 0,  ≧10]
To select a 2-digit number
Example: 16: [≧10] → [1]  → [6]
C Delete a programmed...

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Discs
Playing discs
1 Press [CD x, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the 
sliding door. Put in a disc with the label facing towards you.
Press [CD x , OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the sliding door.
2 Press [CD] and then press [4/9] to start playback.
Keep fingers away from the sliding door when it is closing.
Stop playback Press [8] during playback.
Pause 
playback Press [4/9] during playback.
Press again to continue playback.
Skip album
Press [R, T].
Skip track Press [2] or...

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Using an iPod or iPhone
1 Push [0, iPod] to open the dock tray.
2 Insert a compatible dock adapter.
3 Connect the iPod or iPhone firmly.
Make sure to remove the iPod or iPhone from its case.
4 Press [iPod] and then press [ 4/9] to start playback.
Pause playback
Press [4/9] or [8].
Skip track Press [2] or [6] 
(main unit: [2/3] or [5/6]).
Search the current 
track Press and hold [
3] or [5] 
(main unit: [2/3] or [5/6]).
View iPod or 
iPhone menu, 
Return to previous 
menu Press...

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Clock and timers
Setting the clock
This is a 12-hour clock.
1 Press [CLOCK /TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
2 Within 10 seconds, press [R, T] to set the time.
3 Press [OK].
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to show the clock for a few seconds.
Note:
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
Sleep timer
The sleep timer switches off the system after the set time.
Press [SLEEP] to select the setting (in minutes).
To cancel, select “OFF”. 30 MIN OFF →
120 MIN
→
→ 60 MIN →
90 MIN
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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
(For AUX  source) “NORMAL” or “HIGH”
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
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■iPod or iPhone
You cannot switch on the iPod or iPhone.
•  Examine that the battery of the iPod or iPhone is not depleted.
•  Switch off the iPod or iPhone and the system before you connect the 
iPod or iPhone. Connect the iPod or iPhone and try again.
No sound
•  Switch off the iPod or iPhone and remove from the system. Connect  the iPod or iPhone to the system and switch it on and play it again.
 
■Main unit displays
“NO PLAY”
•  Examine the content. You can only play...