Panasonic Compact Stereo System Sc-hc39 Owners Manual

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ESPAÑOL
ENGLISH
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, 
and save this manual for future use.
If you have any questions, visit:
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: www.panasonic.com/support
Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register
 (U.S. customers only)
Compact Stereo System
Model No. SC-HC39
Included Installation Instructions (lp. 2 and 18, 19)The installation work should be done by 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 21.
PPC
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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.
AC power supply cord≥The power plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the power plug can be unplugged 
from the socket outlet immediately.
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.
Battery≥Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 
Replace only with the type recommended by the 
manufacturer.
≥Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage 
and may cause a fire.
– Remove the battery 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 take apart or short circuit.
– Do not recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
– Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.≥When disposing of the batteries, please contact your 
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method 
of disposal.
WARNING
CAUTION
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-If you see this symbol-
Except for Canada
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom 
of the unit.
Conforms to UL STD 60065.
Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.60065.
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.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES IN THE U.S.A. 
AND CANADA
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in 
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation 
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) 
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and 
RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure 
rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy 
that is deemed to comply without maximum permissive 
exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it 
should be installed and operated keeping the radiator 
at least 20 cm (7
7/8q) or more away from person’s body 
(excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
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
(Inside of product)
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE 
U.S.A.
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
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN 
CANADA
This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
(2) This device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired 
operation of this device.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN 
CANADA
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 2
Accessories....................................................... 4
Control reference guide ................................... 5
Connections ...................................................... 6
Inserting media ................................................. 7
Bluetooth
® operations ...................................... 8
Media playback controls ................................ 10
Listening to the radio ......................................11
Sound adjustment .......................................... 12
Clock and Timer .............................................. 12
Others .............................................................. 13
Troubleshooting.............................................. 14
Licenses .......................................................... 16
Playable media ................................................ 16
Unit and media care........................................ 16
About Bluetooth
®............................................ 17
Attaching the unit to a wall (optional)........... 18
Specifications ................................................. 20
Spanish Quick Reference / 
Referencia rápida en español ..................... 21
Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).... 22
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ...... 23
Accessories
About descriptions in this Owner’s Manual
≥Pages to be referred to are indicated as 
“lp.±±”.
≥Unless otherwise indicated, operations are 
described using the remote control.
Check the supplied accessories before using this 
unit.
∏1 Remote control 
(N2QAYB000949)
∏1 Battery for remote 
control
∏1 AC power supply 
cord
(K2CB2CB00022)∏1 FM indoor 
antenna 
(RSAX0002)
Wall mounting accessories
∏1 Safety holder
(RSC1266)
∏1 Screw
(XTB3i8JFJK)∏2 Wall mount 
brackets
(RSC1262)
(ONLY FOR CANADA)
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet 
corresponds to the English display on the top of the 
unit.
	≥Do not use AC power supply cord with other equipment.
≥Product numbers provided in this Owner ’s Manual are 
correct as of November 2013. These may be subject to 
change.
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Control reference guide
1Standby/on switch [Í/I] (Í)
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.
2Select the audio source
On this unit:
“CD” -. “BLUETOOTH” -. “FM” -. “AUX”
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On the remote control
[ ]: “BLUETOOTH”
[CD]: “CD”
[RADIO/AUX]: “FM” ,. “AUX”
3Basic playback control buttons
4Adjust the volume (0 (min) to 50 (max))
5Open or close the sliding door
6Bluetooth®-pairing button≥Press to select “BLUETOOTH” as the audio source.
≥Press and hold to enter pairing mode (lp. 8) or 
disconnect a Bluetooth
® device (lp. 9).
7NFC touch area (lp. 8)
8DC OUT terminal (lp. 7)
9AUX IN jack (lp. 6)
10Remote control signal sensorDistance: Within approx. 7 m (23 ft) directly in front
Angle: Approx. 30o left and right
11Display
12Sliding door
13Enter setup menu
14Change the displayed information
15Enter sound menu
16Dim the display panelPress again to cancel.
17Mute the soundPress again to cancel. “MUTE” is also canceled when 
the volume is adjusted or the unit is turned off.
18Enter playback menu
19Selection/OK
To p  v i e w
∫Using the remote control
Insert the battery so the terminals (i and j) match 
those in the remote control.
Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this 
unit.
≥To avoid interference, please do not put any objects in 
front of signal sensor.(Alkaline or 
manganese battery)
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Connections
	≥These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them near a TV, personal computer or other magnetic 
devices.
≥Tape the antenna to a wall or column in a position with the least amount of interference.
≥To improve FM radio reception in low signal areas, an external antenna (not supplied) can be connected using a “right 
angle Quick Disconnect “F” type connector” (not supplied).
1Connect an external music device using an 
audio cable (not supplied).
≥Plug type: ‰3.5 mm (1/8q) stereo
2Press [RADIO/AUX] to select “AUX” and start 
playback on the connected device.
∫To select the sound input level of the 
external device
1While in AUX mode, press [SOUND] repeatedly 
to select “INPUT LEVEL”.
2Press [3,4] to select “NORMAL” or “HIGH” 
and then press [OK].
≥The factory default is “NORMAL”.
	≥To improve sound distortion when “HIGH” is selected, select “NORMAL”.
≥Switch the equalizer off or turn the volume of the external device down to reduce the input signal. High level of input 
signal will distort the sound.
≥For details, refer to the owner’s manual of the device.
Connect an external music device
1
Adhesive tape
(not supplied)
FM indoor antenna
(supplied)
Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are completed.
To an AC outlet This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (lp. 20) even when turned off.
≥In the interest of energy conservation, if you will not be using this unit for an extended 
period of time, unplug it from the AC outlet.
AC power supply cord (supplied)
Connect the antenna.
Audio cable
(not supplied)
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Inser ting media
Charging starts when a device (rated value: 5 V/1.5 A) is connected to the DC OUT terminal of this unit. 
Note that the port cannot be used for purposes other than supplying/charging power.
1Turn the unit on.
2Connect a device.
{.Confirm from the screen of the connected device, 
etc. to make sure charging has started.≥A cable compatible with your device is required. Use the 
cable that comes with your device.
≥Even if you connect a cable compatible with the DC OUT 
terminal of this unit, your device may not be charged. In 
that case, use the charger that comes with the device.
≥Depending on your device, using other chargers may not 
work. Check the owner ’s manual of your device before 
use.
≥Do not connect a device with a rated value higher than 
5 V/1.5 A to this unit.
≥To check if charging is complete, look at the screen of 
the connected device, etc.
≥Once fully charged, remove the USB cable from the DC 
OUT terminal.
≥To continue charging during standby mode, make sure 
the device has started charging before turning the unit to 
standby mode.
– When charging a depleted device, do not turn the unit 
to standby mode until the device becomes 
operational.
	≥Make sure that the unit does not fall when inserting or removing media.
≥When moving this unit, be sure to remove all media and turn this unit to standby mode.
Charging a device
≥Make sure to tilt the disc so as not to 
touch the sliding door.
≥Do not open the sliding door manually. The label side
USB cable 
(not supplied) To the compatible device
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Bluetooth® operations
You can listen to the sound from the Bluetooth® audio device from this unit wirelessly.
≥ Refer to the owner’s manual of the Bluetooth® device for details.
≥ If you intend to use an NFC (Near Field Communication)-compatible Bluetooth® device, proceed to 
“One-Touch Connection (Connecting by NFC)”.
Preparation
≥ Turn on the Bluetooth
® feature of the device and 
place the device near this unit.
∫ Pairing with Bluetooth® devices
1Press [ ] to select “BLUETOOTH”.
{.If “PAIRING” is indicated on the display, go to step 4.
To enter pairing mode*
2Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PAIRING”.
3Press [ 3,4] to select “OK? YES” and then 
press [OK].
To pair with a device
4Select “SC-HC39” from the Bluetooth® device’s 
Bluetooth
® menu.
{.The name of the connected device is indicated on 
the display for a few seconds.
5Start playback on the Bluetooth® device.
* You can also enter pairing mode by pressing and holding  [ -PAIRING] on the unit.
∫ Connecting a paired Bluetooth® device
1Press [ ] to select “BLUETOOTH”.
{.“READY” is indicated on the display.
2Select “SC-HC39” from the Bluetooth® device’s 
Bluetooth
® menu.
{.The name of the connected device is indicated on 
the display for a few seconds.
3Start playback on the Bluetooth® device.
	≥ If prompted for the passkey, input “0000”.
≥ You can register up to 8 devices with this unit. If a 9th 
device is paired, the device that has not been used the 
longest will be replaced.
≥ This unit can only be connected to one device at a time.
≥ When “BLUETOOTH” is selected as the source, this unit 
will automatically try and connect to the last connected 
Bluetooth
® device.
For NFC-compatible AndroidTM devices only
Simply by touching an NFC (Near Field 
Communication)-compatible Bluetooth
® device on 
the unit, you can complete all preparations, from 
registering a Bluetooth
® device to establishing a 
connection.
Preparation
≥ Turn on the NFC feature of the device.
≥ Android device version lower than 4.1 requires 
the installation of the app “Panasonic Music 
Streaming” (Free of charge).
1 Enter “Panasonic Music Streaming” in the search box 
of Google PlayTM to search, and then select 
“Panasonic Music Streaming”.
2 Start the app “Panasonic Music Streaming” on the  device.
– Follow on-screen instructions on your device.
– Always use the latest version of the app.
1Press [ ] to select “BLUETOOTH”.
2Touch and hold your device on the NFC touch 
area of this unit [ ]. ( lp. 5)
{.Once the registration and connection of the 
Bluetooth® device is complete, the name of the 
connected device is indicated on the display for a 
few seconds. Move the device away from the unit.
≥ When the connection is not established even if your 
device has touched the NFC touch area, move the 
device so it can be detected.
3Start playback on the Bluetooth® device.
	≥If you touch another device to this unit, you can update 
the Bluetooth® connection. The previously connected 
device will be disconnected automatically.
≥ If the image and sound are out of sync during playback, 
restart the playback app you are using. If the problem 
persists, connect the Bluetooth
® device and this unit with 
an audio cable (not supplied).
≥ When the connection is established, the playback may 
start automatically depending on the type of device 
being used.
≥ The One-Touch Connection may not work properly 
depending on the type of device being used.
Connecting via Bluetooth® menuOne-Touch Connection
(Connecting by NFC)
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You can change the transmission mode to prioritize 
transmission quality or sound quality.
Preparation
≥Press [ ] to select “BLUETOOTH”.
≥If a Bluetooth
® device is already connected, 
disconnect it.
1Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select 
“LINK MODE”.
2Press [3,4] to select the mode and then 
press [OK].
MODE 1: Emphasis on connectivity
MODE 2: Emphasis on sound quality
	≥Select “MODE 1” if the sound is interrupted.
≥The factory default is “MODE 2”.
If the sound input level from the Bluetooth® device 
is too low, change the input level setting.
Preparation
≥Connect a Bluetooth
® device.
1Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select 
“INPUT LEVEL”.
2Press [3,4] to select the level and then press 
[OK].
“LEVEL 0” 
,. “LEVELi1” ,. “LEVELi2”
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	≥Select “LEVEL 0” if the sound is distorted.
≥The factory default is “LEVEL 0”.
1While a Bluetooth® device is connected:
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select 
“DISCONNECT?”.
2Press [3,4] to select “OK? YES” and then 
press [OK].
	≥You can also disconnect the Bluetooth® device by 
pressing and holding [ -PAIRING] on the unit.
≥The Bluetooth
® device will be disconnected if a different 
audio source (e.g., “CD”) is selected.
Bluetooth® transmission mode
Bluetooth® input level
Disconnecting a Bluetooth® device
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Media playback controls
The following marks indicate the availability of the 
feature.
Preparation
≥Turn the unit on.
≥Insert a disc or connect the Bluetooth
® device.
≥Press [CD] or [ ] to select the audio source.
To display information
Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly.
	≥To use this unit’s remote control with a Bluetooth® 
device, the Bluetooth® device must support AVRCP 
(Audio Video Remote Control Profile).
Depending on the status of the device, some controls 
may not work.
Select the playback mode.
1Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PLAYMODE” or 
“REPEAT”.
2Press [3,4] to select the setting and then 
press [OK].
	≥During random play, you cannot skip to the previous 
track.
≥The mode is canceled when you open the sliding door.
[CD] : CD audio in CD-DA format
[Bluetooth] :
Connected Bluetooth® device
Basic controls ([CD], [Bluetooth])
Play Press [1/;].
Stop Press [∫].
Pause Press [1/;].
Press again to restart play.
Skip Press [:/6] or [5/9] 
to skip track.
Search During play or pause, press and 
hold [:/6] or [5/9].
Playback modes ([CD])
PLAYMODE
OFF 
PLAYMODECancels the play mode setting.
1-TRACK Only plays the selected track.≥“1”, “ ” is displayed.(Skip to the desired track)
RANDOM Plays the contents randomly.≥“RND” is displayed.
REPEAT
ON REPEAT Turns on repeat mode.≥“`” is displayed.
OFF REPEAT Turns off repeat mode.
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