Panasonic Compact Stereo System Sc-hc3 Operating Instructions

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PPC
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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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. Install in accordance 
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)  

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.
9)  

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or...

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Listening caution
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just 
purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s 
time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement 
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic 
Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you 
to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. 
One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without 
annoying blaring or distortion–and,...

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AUX
EXT
75Ω LOOP
AM ANT
FM ANTLOOP ANT
GROUND
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3
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AC IN
Connections
4
 Connect the FM indoor antenna.
Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position with the least 
amount of interference. Adhesive tape
FM indoor antenna
5/
.Ω
 
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 Connect the AM loop antenna.
Keep the loose antenna cord away from other wires and cords. Do 
not screw too tightly. Otherwise, the screwdriver goes around in 
circles and cannot be fixed.
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Click!
Use a Phillips-head 
screwdriver, etc.
Black Red
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Connections (continued)
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■ Use
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m 
(23 feet) directly in front of the unit (Exact distance depends on angles).
Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct 
sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.
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■ BatteriesUse a manganese dry battery or an alkaline dry battery.
Insert so the poles (+ and – ) match those in the remote control.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of...

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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.
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Standby/on switch [^], [8, POWER] (4, 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.
[DIMMER] Dims the display panel
Numeric buttons [1-9, 0, 
≧10] (8, 9)
To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 16: [
≧10]  [1]  [6]
To...

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Control guide (continued)
Main Unit
Buttons such as        function the same as the remote control.
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Top View (Top Panel) Front View
Remote control signal sensor Display
[iPod ;, OPEN/CLOSE] (12)
Open and close sliding door for 
iPod operation.
[g, –DEMO] (5)
Stop/Demo
[CD ;, OPEN/CLOSE] (8)
Open and close sliding door for 
CD operation.
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DEMO VOLUME
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POWER
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Sliding door Operation
Press           to open sliding door.
Press again to close sliding door 
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 Press [CD ;, OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the sliding door.Keep fingers away from the sliding door when it is closing to avoid 
possible minor injuries.
 Press [CD q/h] or [OK] to start play.
 Press [VOL     +, –] to adjust the volume.
Be 
 sure to press the  [CD ;, OPEN/CLOSE] button to open and close the 
sliding door. Damage may occur if the sliding door is forced closed.
Be careful of CD hitting the sliding door while being removed.
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•  Press [^] to turn the unit on.
 Press [CD 
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The function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.
 Press [CD q/h] and then [g].
 Press [PROGRAM].
  Press the numeric buttons to select tracks.  Repeat this step to program other tracks.
 Press [CD q/h] or [OK] to start play.
 Press [CD q/h] and then [g].
 Press [PROGRAM].
 Press [e,r, ALBUM] to select your desired album.
  Press [y/i] once and then press the numeric buttons to select  tracks.
 Press [OK]. Repeat step 3 to 5 to program other tracks.
 Press [CD q/h] to start play....

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Timer
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This is a 12-hour clock.
 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to set the clock.
 Press [u/t] or [y/i] to select the time within 5 seconds.(Press and hold to change the time faster.)
 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] again.
g To display the clock for few  seconds when the unit is on or in 
standby mode Press [CLOCK/TIMER]
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
Setting the clock
The timer will start at the preset time, with the volume increasing 
gradually to the preset level.
The timer comes on at the...