Panasonic Compact Stereo System Sc-hc37 Owners Manual

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ESPAÑOL
ENGLISH
until 
2011/12/26
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
If you have any questions, contact 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Compact Stereo System
Model No. SC-HC37
Included Installation Instructions (>2, 6)The installation should never be done by any other than a qualified installation specialist.
Before commencing work, carefully read these installation instructions and the operating 
instructions to ensure that installation is performed correctly.
(Please keep these instructions. You may need them when maintaining or moving this unit.)
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 16 - 17.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow 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. 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 
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with 
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two 
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the 
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided 
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the 
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 
bracket, or table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the 
apparatus. When a cart is used, use 
caution when moving the cart/apparatus 
combination to avoid injury from 
tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 
unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing 
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid 
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, 
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does 
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Unit≥To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
– Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or 
splashing.
– Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on 
this unit.
– Use only the recommended accessories.
– Do not remove covers.
– Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to 
qualified service personnel.
Power cord≥Install this unit so that the power cord can be unplugged from 
the socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs.
Button-type battery (Lithium battery)≥Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat 
above 60oC (140oF) or incinerate.
Unit≥This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or 
performance of procedures other than those specified herein 
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
≥Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted 
candles, on this unit.
Placement≥To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
– Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in 
cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is 
well ventilated.
– Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with 
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
Button-type battery (Lithium battery)≥Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 
Replace only with the type recommended by the 
manufacturer.
≥When disposing the batteries, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of 
disposal.
≥Keep out of reach of children.
≥Insert with poles aligned.
≥Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and 
may cause a fire.
– Remove batteries if you do not intend to use the remote 
control for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark 
place.
– Do not heat or expose to flame.
– Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct 
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows 
closed.
– Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
– Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into 
fire.
WARNING
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands 
or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, 
never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and 
then consult a doctor.

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium 
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material s 
special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
CAUTION
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Accessories
-If you see this symbol- FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 
the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. 
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 
more of the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and 
receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit 
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 
technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this 
equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this 
device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of 
North America
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
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.
CAUTION
CAUTION :TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is 
intended to alert the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in 
the literature accompanying the appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Check the supplied accessories before using this 
unit.
∏1 Remote control 
(with a battery)
(N2QAYC000056)
∏1 AC power supply 
cord
(K2CB2YY00059)∏1 FM indoor 
antenna 
(RSAX0002)
Wall mounting accessories
∏1 Safety holder
(RGQ0660-K)
∏1 Screw 
(XTB3i8JFJK)∏2 Wall mount 
brackets
(RMQX1082-K)
	≥Do not use AC power supply cord with other equipment.
≥Product numbers provided in this Owner’s Manual are 
correct as of December 2011. These may be subject to 
change.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of 
the unit.
Information on Disposal in other Countries 
outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the 
European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, 
please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the 
correct method of disposal.
(Inside of product)
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 2
Accessories....................................................... 3
Playable media .................................................. 4
Control reference guide ................................... 5
Attaching the unit to a wall (optional) ............. 6
Connections ...................................................... 8
Inserting or removing media ........................... 8
CD, iPod
®/iPhone® playback operations ......... 9
Listening to the radio ..................................... 10
Internet Radio.................................................. 10
Sound adjustment ...........................................11
Clock and Timer ...............................................11
Others .............................................................. 12
Troubleshooting.............................................. 12
Specifications ................................................. 14
Unit and media care........................................ 15
Licenses .......................................................... 15
Spanish Quick Reference / 
Referencia rápida en español
Conexiones ..................................................... 16
Insertar o sacar los medios ........................... 16
Las operaciones de reproducción 
de CD, iPod/iPhone ..................................... 16
Radio ................................................................ 17
Reloj y temporizador ...................................... 17
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND 
PUERTO RICO) ............................................ 19
Playable media
(as of December 2011)
	≥Compatibility depends on the software version. Update 
your iPod/iPhone to the latest software before using it 
with this unit.
≥Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove 
the iPod/iPhone and select the album, artist, etc. on the 
iPod/iPhone.
≥Be sure to use a dock adapter that is compatible with 
your iPod/iPhone. To purchase a dock adapter, consult 
your iPod/iPhone dealer. If a dock adapter is not 
available, insert and remove the iPod/iPhone with care.
≥Please be aware that Panasonic accepts no 
responsibility for the loss of data and/or information.
Charging the iPod/iPhoneThe iPod/iPhone will start being charged once 
connected to this unit.
≥In standby mode, “IPOD CHARGING” is shown on the 
main unit’s display.
≥Check the iPod/iPhone to see if the battery is fully 
charged. (Once fully recharged, additional recharging 
will not occur.)
≥A disc with the CD Logo.
≥This unit can play back discs that conform to the CD-DA 
format.
≥The unit may not be able to play some discs due to the 
condition of the recording.
≥This unit cannot play back MP3 files.
Note about using a DualDisc≥The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not 
meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc 
Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be 
possible.
≥Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be 
possible to insert it correctly and it may get scratched or 
scraped.
Operations in these instructions are described 
using the remote control, but you can do the 
operations with the main unit if the operations 
are the same.
Compatible iPod/iPhone for 
docking
iPod touch®
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation
iPod nano®
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation
iPod classic®
iPhone® 4S / iPhone® 4 / iPhone® 3GS / 
iPhone® 3G / iPhone®
Compatible CD
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Control reference guide
Remote control
1 Turn this unit on or off
2 Select the audio source
3 Basic playback control buttons
4 Enter setup menu
5 Enter the iPod/iPhone menu / 
Change displayed information
6 Open/close the sliding door
7 Adjust the volume8 Mute the soundMutes the sound. Press again to 
cancel. “MUTE” is also canceled 
when the volume is adjusted or the 
unit is turned off.
9 Enter playback menu
10 Enter sound menu
11 Selection/OK 
∫Preparation
Remove the insulation sheet A before using.
∫To replace a button-type battery
1 While pressing the stopper B, 
pull out the battery holder.2 Set the button-type battery 
with its (i) mark facing 
upward and then put the 
battery holder back in place.
Keep the button-type battery out 
of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
Battery type: CR2025 (Lithium battery)≥The battery should normally last about 1 year, however this depends on how 
frequently the unit is used.
Main unit
1 Standby/on switch [Í/I]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.
2 Open/close the sliding door (for iPod/iPhone)
3 Select the audio source
4 Basic playback control buttons
5 Adjust the volume (0(min) to 50(max))
6 Open/close the sliding door (for discs)
7 Dynamic Bass sound effect selector
8 Headphone jack
Plug type: ‰3.5 mm (1/8q) stereo
Recommended plug type: Straight Plug
≥To prevent hearing damage, avoid listening for 
prolonged periods of time.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and 
headphones can cause hearing loss.
9 Standby indicator
10 Display
11 Sliding door
12 Remote control signal sensor
Distance:
Within approx. 7 m (23 ft) directly in front.
≥To avoid interference, please do not put any objects 
in front of signal sensor.
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Top view
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Attaching the unit to a wall 
(optional)
∫Supplied accessories
≥1 Safety holder
≥1 Screw
≥2 Wall mount brackets
∫Commercially available accessories 
(not supplied)
≥4 Wall mount bracket fixing screws
≥1 Safety holder fixing screw
≥1 Fall prevention cord
≥1 Screw eye
	Use screws with a nominal diameter of ‰4 mm (5/32q), 
which are suitable to the material of the wall (e.g., wood, 
steel, concrete, etc.)
1Detach the stand from the unit.
{.Unscrew the fixing screw (2 pieces) at the bottom of 
the unit.
{.Gently pull the stand off the unit as illustrated.
≥Keep the removed screws and stand in a safe 
place.
2Measure and mark the position of the wall 
mount brackets (Both sides).
{.Use figures below to identify the screwing positions.
The position to attach the wall mount brackets
Space required
Installation accessories
≥Keep the safety holder out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.
≥Keep the screws out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.
≥Keep the wall mount brackets out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
Safety precautions
Professional installation is required.
The installation should never be done by any 
other than a qualified installation specialist.
PANASONIC DISCLAIMS ANY PROPERTY 
DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY, 
INCLUDING DEATH RESULTING FROM 
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR INCORRECT 
HANDLING.
≥Be sure to install this unit as indicated 
within this Owner’s Manual.
Wall mount instructions
Before installation, turn the unit off and disconnect 
the AC power supply cord from the AC outlet.
Bottom of main unit
Stand
Soft blanket or clothFixing screw
232 mm (91/8q) 12.5 mm (
1/2q)
300 mm (1113/16q)
247 mm (9
23/32q)
680 mm (30
23/32q) 65 mm
(2
9/18q)
232 mm (9
1/8q)11 6 m m ( 4
9/16q)
11 8 m m
(4
21/32q)
480 mm (19q)11 3 m m
(4
13/32q) 15 mm
(19/32q)
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3Attach the wall mount bracket to the wall with 2 
screws (not supplied). (Both sides)
≥Use a spirit level to ensure both wall mount brackets 
are level.
≥Make sure that the screw used and the wall are 
strong enough to support the weight of at least 
33 kg (72.8 lbs).
4Fix the safety holder onto the unit with the 
screw (supplied).
{.Screw tightening torque: 50 N0cm (0.4 lbf0ft) to 70 
N0cm (0.5 lbf0ft).
5Attach the fall prevention cord (not supplied) to 
this unit.
≥Use a cord that is capable of supporting over 33 kg 
(72.8 lbs) (with a diameter of about 1.5 mm (1/16q)).
6Hook the unit securely onto the wall mount 
brackets with both hands.
≥Connect the FM antenna and the AC power supply 
cord to the unit before hanging the unit onto the 
wall. (>8)
≥After hanging the unit, release your hand carefully 
to confirm the unit sits securely on the wall.
7Drive the safety holder fixing screw 
(not supplied) to secure the safety holder onto 
the wall.
≥Make sure that the screw used and the wall are 
strong enough to support the weight of at least 
33 kg (72.8 lbs).
≥Refer to step 3 for requirements before screwing.
8Attach the fall prevention cord (not supplied) to 
the wall.
≥Make sure that the screw used and the wall are 
strong enough to support the weight of at least 
33 kg (72.8 lbs).
≥Make sure that the slack of the cord is minimal.
At least 30 mm (13/16q)
‰7.5 mm (
19/64q) to 
‰9.4 mm (3/8q)
4mm 
(
5/32q)
Wall mount bracket
Screw
(supplied)
Cord (not supplied)
Wall
Safety holder fixing screw 
(not supplied)Safety holder
Fixed to the wall
Cord (not supplied) Screw eye (not supplied)
Wall
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Connections
	≥These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not 
place them near a television, personal computer or other 
devices easily influenced by magnetism.≥Tape the antenna to a wall or column in a position with 
the least amount of interference. (Use an FM outdoor 
antenna if radio reception is poor.)
Inser ting or removing media
	*1: Make sure to tilt the disc so as not to touch the sliding 
door.
*2: Do not push or pull the dock manually.
*3: When inserting or removing the iPod/iPhone, tilt the 
dock slightly by holding the corner of the dock.≥Make sure that the unit does not fall when inserting or 
removing media.
≥Be sure to remove the iPod/iPhone from its case.
≥When moving this unit, be sure to remove all media and 
turn this unit to standby mode.
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CD, iPod®/iPhone® playback 
operations
The following marks indicate the availability of the 
feature.
[CD]: CD audio in CD-DA format
[iPod]: Compatible iPod/iPhone (>4)
Preparation
≥Turn the unit on.
≥Insert the media. (>8)
≥Press [CD] or [iPod] to select the audio source.
∫[CD] To view the track number and 
remaining time
Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly during play or 
pause.
∫[iPod] To navigate through the iPod/iPhone 
menu
≥Open the Music App to use this feature with iPod touch/
iPhone models.
–[3,4]: To navigate menu items.
– [OK]: To go to the next menu.
– [iPod MENU]: To return to the previous menu.
	≥To view the operation, open the sliding door.
≥The operation may vary among iPod/iPhone models.
Select the playback mode.
≥These modes can be combined with the repeat play 
feature.
1Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select 
“PLAYMODE”.
2Press [3,4] to select the following mode and 
press [OK].
3Press [1/;] to start play.
	≥When using iPod/iPhone, use the setting on the iPod/
iPhone.
≥During random play, you cannot skip to the previous 
track.
≥The current play mode is cleared when you open the 
sliding door for discs.
1Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select 
“REPEAT”.
2Press [3,4] to select “ON REPEAT” and 
press [OK].
≥“`” is displayed.
	≥When using iPod/iPhone, use the setting on the iPod/
iPhone.
≥To cancel repeat play, select “OFF REPEAT” in step 2. 
(The mode is also canceled when you open the sliding 
door for discs.)
Basic play ([CD], [iPod])
PlayPress [1/;].
StopPress [∫].
PausePress [1/;].
Press again to restart play.
SkipPress [:/6] or [5/9] 
to skip track.
SearchDuring playback
Press and hold [:/6] or 
[5/9].
[iPod]
 Backwards search is only 
within the current track.
Vo l u m ePress [VOL –] or [VOL +] to 
adjust the volume.
MutePress [MUTE] to mute the 
sound.
Play modes ([CD])
OFF 
PLAYMODESelect to cancel the play mode 
setting.
1-TRACK
(“1, ” is 
displayed.)
Only plays the selected track.
(Skip to the desired track 
(>left))
RANDOM
(“RND” is 
displayed.)
Plays a disc randomly.
Repeat play ([CD])
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Listening to the radio
You can preset up to 30 channels.
Preparation
Make sure that the FM antenna is connected. (>8)
	A station previously stored is overwritten when another 
station is stored in the same channel preset.
1Press [RADIO] to select “FM”.
2Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select 
“A.PRESET” and then press [OK].
3Press [3,4] to select “LOWEST” or 
“CURRENT” and then press [OK].
LOWEST:
To begin auto preset with the lowest frequency 
(FM 87.9 or FM 87.5).
CURRENT:
To begin auto preset with the current 
frequency.*
* To change the frequency, refer to “Manual tuning and 
presetting”.
The tuner starts to preset all the stations it can 
receive into the channels in ascending order.
Preparation
1 Press [RADIO] to select “FM”.
2 Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select 
“TUNEMODE” and then press [OK].
3Press [3,4] to select “PRESET” and then 
press [OK].
1Press [RADIO] to select “FM”.
2Press [:/6] or [5/9] to select the 
channel.
∫Manual tuning and presetting
Select a radio broadcast.
1 Press [RADIO] to select “FM”.
2 Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select 
“TUNEMODE” and then press [OK].
3Press [3,4] to select “MANUAL” and then 
press [OK].
4Press [:/6] or [5/9] to tune to the 
required station.
≥To start automatic tuning, press and hold 
[:/6], [5/9] until the frequency starts 
scrolling. Tuning stops when a station is found.
To preset the channel
5 While listening to the radio broadcast
Press [OK].
6Press [3,4] to select the channel and then 
press [OK].
∫To improve FM sound quality
1 While receiving FM broadcasts, press 
[PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “FM MODE” 
and then press [OK].
2Press [3,4] to select “MONO” and then press 
[OK].
≥This setting can be preset and memorized. To do 
so, continue to step 5 of “Manual tuning and 
presetting”.
	≥Select “STEREO” in step 2 to return to stereo 
broadcasts.
≥“MONO” is canceled if the frequency is changed.
≥If “MONO” is selected, regardless of the type of signal 
this unit is receiving, “FM MONO” is displayed when 
[DISPLAY] is pressed. (>below)
∫To display the current signal status
Press [DISPLAY].
	≥“STEREO” is displayed when this unit tunes to a stereo 
broadcast.
Inter net Radio
This unit can output Internet radio if “vTuner for 
Panasonic” is installed on your iPhone/iPod touch.
Preparation
≥Install “vTuner for Panasonic” to your iPhone/
iPod touch.
≥Install iOS 5.0 or later.
1Insert the iPhone/iPod touch to this unit.
2Press [iPod] repeatedly to select “VTUNER”.
{.“vTuner for Panasonic” starts.
	≥Visit the below website for the following information 
about “vTuner for Panasonic”:
http://radio.vtuner.com/panasonic/en/
(Compatible iPhone/iPod touch models and software 
versions, purchasing, installation and operation details.)
≥A pop-up screen may appear on your iPhone/iPod 
touch. Follow the indicated instructions.
Presetting stations 
automatically
Listening to a preset channel
“FM ST”: The FM signal is in stereo.
“FM”: The FM signal is in monaural.
≥“FM” is also displayed even if this unit is not 
tuned to a station.
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