Panasonic Wireless Speaker System Sc-ne3 Owners Manual
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VQT4U49 until 2013/03/01 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Owner’s Manual Wireless Speaker System Model No. SC-NE3 Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before usi ng this product, and save this manual for future use. If you have any questions, contact: U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) Canada: 1-800-561-5505 Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) Included Installation Instructions ( l2, 3 and 17, 18) 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 20. PPC SC-NE3_PPC~VQT4U49.book 1 ページ 2013年1月28日 月曜日 午後4時29分

2 VQT4U49 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. Button-type battery (Lithium battery)≥Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60oC (140oF) or incinerate. Unit≥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. ≥ 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.≥When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. WARNING DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/ button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. 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 SC-NE3_PPC~VQT4U49.book 2 ページ 2013年1月28日 月曜日 午後4時29分

3 VQT4U49 ENGLISH -If you see this symbol- Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............ 2 Accessories ....................................................... 4 Unit care ............................................................. 4 About Bluetooth ®.............................................. 4 Control reference guide.................................... 5 Connections ...................................................... 6 Network settings ............................................... 7 Using AirPlay with this unit’s speakers ........ 10 Playing back music files on the DLNA server ........................................... 11 Bluetooth ® operations .................................... 12 Sound adjustment ........................................... 13 Others............................................................... 13 Troubleshooting .............................................. 15 Attaching the unit to a wall (optional) ........... 17 Specifications .................................................. 19 Licenses ........................................................... 19 Spanish Quick Reference / Referencia rápida en español ..................... 20 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ............................................. 21 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)....... 22 Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of the unit. Android TM, Google PlayTM, Google ChromeTM browser are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. 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 cont act your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. 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 About descriptions in this Owner’s Manual ≥Pages to be referred to are indicated as “l ±±”.≥Unless otherwise indicated, operations are described using the remote control. SC-NE3_PPC~VQT4U49.book 3 ページ 2013年1月28日 月曜日 午後4時29分

4 VQT4U49 Accessories Unit care Pull out the AC power plug from the outlet before maintenance. ∫Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth ≥When dirt is heavy, wring a cloth moistened in water tightly to wipe the dirt, and then wipe it with a dry cloth. ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth. ∫ To dispose or transfer this unit The unit may keep the user settings information in the unit. If you discard this unit either by disposal or transfer, then follow the procedure to return all the settings to the factory presets to delete the user settings. (l15, “To return all settings to the factory preset”) ≥ The operation history may be recorded in the memory of this unit. About Bluetooth® ∫ Frequency band used ≥This unit uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ∫ Certification of this device ≥This system conforms to frequency restrictions and has received certification based on frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary. ≥ The actions below are punishable by law in some countries: – Taking apart or modifying the unit. – Removing specification indications. ∫ Restrictions of use ≥Wireless transmission and/or usage with all Bluetooth® equipped devices is not guaranteed. ≥ All devices must conform to standards set by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ≥ Depending on the specifications and settings of a device, it can fail to connect or some operations can be different. ≥ This system supports Bluetooth ® security features. But depending on the operating environment and/or settings, this security is possibly not sufficient. Transmit data wirelessly to this system with caution. ≥ This system cannot transmit data to a Bluetooth ® device. ∫ Range of use ≥Use this device at a maximum range of 10 m (33 ft). The range can decrease depending on the environment, obstacles or interference. ∫ Interference from other devices ≥This unit may not function properly and troubles such as noise and sound jumps may arise due to radio wave interference if this unit is located too close to other Bluetooth ® devices or the devices that use the 2.4 GHz band. ≥ This unit may not function properly if radio waves from a nearby broadcasting station, etc. is too strong. ∫ Intended usage ≥This unit is for normal, general use only. ≥ Do not use this system near an equipment or in an environment that is sensitive to radio frequency interference (example: airports, hospitals, laboratories, etc). Check the supplied accessories before using this unit. ∏ 1 Remote control (with a battery) (N2QAYC000091) ∏ 1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00022) Wall mounting accessories ∏ 1 Screw (XTB3+8JFJK-J) ∏ 1 Safety holder (RGQ0660-K) ∏ 2 Wall mount brackets (RMQX1082-S) (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 February 2013. These may be subject to change. Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised during a wireless transmission. SC-NE3_PPC~VQT4U49.book 4 ページ 2013年1月28日 月曜日 午後4時29分

5 VQT4U49 ENGLISH Control reference guide 1 Standby/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. 2 Enter sound menu 3 Enter setup menu 4 Select Bluetooth ®/AUX 5 Adjust the volume (0 (min) to 50 (max)) 6 Enter the Bluetooth ® menu/ Change the sound input level of the external device ( l6)/ Select the playback mode for AirPlay ( l11) 7 Mute the sound Mutes the sound. Press again to cancel. “MUTE” is also canceled when the volume is adjusted or the unit is turned off. 8 Selection/OK9 WPS pairing button ( l8)10 Display 11 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. 12 Wi-Fi® status indicator ∫ Before using for the first time Remove the insulation sheet A. ∫To replace a button-type battery Battery type: CR2025 (Lithium battery) 12 ≥Set the button-type battery with its ( i) mark facing upward. ≥ Keep the button-type battery out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. µ VOLUME ´ 1 4 9 5 10 11 12 Top view SOUND SETUPPLAY MENU OK 1 4 2 5 6 7 8 3 SC-NE3_PPC~VQT4U49.book 5 ページ 2013年1月28日 月曜日 午後4時29分

6 VQT4U49 Connections ≥These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them near a television, personal computer or other devices easily influenced by magnetism. ≥ When this unit is turned on for the first time after purchase, a message prompting you to connect a Bluetooth ® device (“PAIRING”) is displayed. ( l12) ∫ To select the sound input level of the external device 1 While in “AUX” mode, press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “INPUT LEVEL” and then press [OK]. 2 Press [ 3,4] to select “NORMAL” or “HIGH”. ≥ The default setting is “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 instruction manual of the other equipment. ≥ The cables and the devices are not supplied. Additional Connection 0â0ä0Á0ê0ï Connect the AC power supply cord. To a household AC outlet AC Power supply cord (supplied) This unit consumes a small amount of AC power ( l19) even when turned off. ≥In the interest of power conservation, if you will not be using this unit for an extended period of time, unplug it from the household AC outlet. 0â0ä0Á0ê0ï Connect an external music device (for AUX mode). 1 Plug the audio cable (not supplied) into the AUX jack. Plug type: ‰3.5 mm (1/8q) stereo 2 Press [ , AUX] to select “AUX” and start playback on the connected device. Audio cable (not supplied) SC-NE3_PPC~VQT4U49.book 6 ページ 2013年1月28日 月曜日 午後4時29分

7 VQT4U49 ENGLISH Network settings You can wirelessly stream music from an iOS device (iPhone, iPod, iPad), an Android device or a Mac/PC to this unit’s speakers by using the AirPlay or DLNA feature. To use these features, this unit must join the same 2.4 GHz wireless network as the AirPlay compatible device or the DLNA compatible device. ≥ It is also possible to use AirPlay without a wireless network router. ( l10, “Directly streaming to this unit (AirPlay)”) ∫ Compatible AirPlay devices (as of February 2013) Preparation ≥Place this unit close to the wireless network router. 1Turn this unit on. 2Follow the chart below to choose the network setting method. ≥ If you want to apply the advanced setting, or you want to perform wireless setting with your Mac/PC, try “Method 3” on page 8. ≥ To cancel this setting in the middle, press [ Í] to turn off the unit. ≥ Simultaneous use with other 2.4 GHz devices, such as microwaves, cordless telephones, etc., may result in connection interruptions. ≥ For up to date compatibility information on your wireless network router refer to http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) iOS 4.3.3 or later iPod touch 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation iPhone 5 / iPhone 4S / iPhone 4 / iPhone 3GS iPad (3rd, and 4th generation) / iPad 2 / iPad iPad mini iTunes 10.2.2 or later (Mac / PC) Does your wireless network router support WPS? Yes l 8, “Method 1” l8, “Method 2” l 8, “Method 3” No / Do not know Yes N o Are you using an iPod touch/iPhone/iPad, or an Android device? SC-NE3_PPC~VQT4U49.book 7 ページ 2013年1月28日 月曜日 午後4時29分

8 VQT4U49 ∫Using the WPS Push Button Configuration (PBC) 1Press and hold [– WPS] on the unit.{.“WPS” flashes on the display. (The Wi-Fi status indicator blinks blue.) ≥ Complete step 2 within 2 mins. 2After “WPS” is indicated, press the WPS button on the wireless network router. 3The unit’s settings are completed when “SUCCESS ” is displayed and the Wi-Fi status indicator stops blinking and lights in blue . 4Press [OK] on the remote control to exit the setting. ≥To use the WPS PIN code, refer to the notes on page 9. You can make the wireless network settings with the app, “Panasonic Stereo System Network Setup” (for free). If you’re using an Android device, download the app at the Google Play Store. If you’re using an iPod touch/iPhone/iPad, download it at the App Store. Preparation ≥Connect your smartphone to your home wireless network. ≥ Check the password for your home wireless network. 1Press [SETUP] on the remote control repeatedly to select “NET SETUP” and then press [OK].{. “SETTING” is indicated on the display. (The Wi-Fi status indicator blinks purple.) 2Star t “Panasonic Stereo System Network Setup” on your smartphone and follow the indications. ∫ Note for the iOS version After step 2 1 Enter the password for the home wireless network to which the iOS device is connected. 2 When a message instructing you to connect the iOS device to this unit is displayed, press the home button to close the app. 3 On the Wi-Fi network selection screen in “Settings”, select “00 Setup _ _ _ _ _ _”. ≥“ _ ” stands for a digit that is unique to each set. 4 When a message indicating the completion of the connection to this unit is displayed, restart the app. 5 When a message indicating the completion of the Wi-Fi setup of this unit is displayed, close the app, and then check the operation of AirPlay, etc. ≥“Panasonic Stereo System Network Setup” for Mac OS is also available at the App Store. With this method, you will access this unit’s wireless network settings from the Internet browser of your compatible device. ≥ The following explanations are based on an iPhone. 1Press [SETUP] on the remote control repeatedly to select “NET SETUP” and then press [OK].{. “SETTING” is indicated on the display. (The Wi-Fi status indicator blinks purple.) 2After “SETTING” is indicated, connect your compatible device to this unit’s wireless network named “ 00 Setup _ _ _ _ _ _ ”. ≥“ _ ” stands for a digit that is unique to each set. ≥ Make sure that DHCP is enabled for the network setting on your compatible device. Method 1 If your wireless network router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM). The WPS identifier mark WPS Push Button Configuration (PBC) compatible wireless network router may have this mark. “FAIL” may be displayed if the connection was not made within the set time limit. Try the setting again. If “FAIL” is still di splayed, try other methods. Method 2 Setting the network connection with the smartphone app. Method 3 Setting the network connection from an Internet browser. SC-NE3_PPC~VQT4U49.book 8 ページ 2013年1月28日 月曜日 午後4時29分

9 VQT4U49 ENGLISH 3Start the Internet browser on your compatible device and type “http://192.168.1.12/” into the URL address field and display the page. {. This unit’s setup window is displayed.≥Examples of Internet browsers iOS device/Mac : Safari Android device : Google Chrome browser PC : Windows Internet Explorer 4Select “ Search wireless network ”. 5Select and input the details. ≥Check your home wireless network name (Network name (SSID)) and password for this network. This can often be found on the wireless network router itself. 6Select “ JOIN” to apply the settings.≥In the pop-up screen, select “OK” to continue. – Select “Cancel” to return to the setup window. 7The unit’s settings are completed when “SUCCESS ” is displayed and the Wi-Fi status indicator stops blinking and lights in blue . 8Make sure to connect your compatible device back to your home wireless network . *1: If you have set your wireless network to be invisible, select “BACK” and refer to “Alternative settings”. ≥ The below settings are the alternative or additional settings for “Method 3”. (l 8) ≥Enable Java and Cookies in your browser settings. ≥ This unit can also be set using the WPS PIN code. Replace step 2 of “Method 1” with the following steps. (Before starting, refer to the wireless network router’s operating instructions for details on how to enter the PIN code.) 1 While “WPS” is flashing press and hold [– WPS] again to display the 8 digit PIN code. {.Wi-Fi status indicator blinks purple. 2 Enter the PIN code into the wireless network router. [1] Select your home wireless network name .*1 [2]Type the password . If “FAIL” is displayed press [OK], check the wireless network password and other settings and start again from step 1. Advanced network settings Alternative settings Instead of steps 4 and 5 Select “Manual settings ”. 1 Type your home wireless network name into the “Network name (SSID)” field. 2 Select the encryption method from the “Security system” drop down list. 3 Type the password into the “Password” field and then select “JOIN”. Additional settings If your home wireless network has been configured to use specific IP Addresses, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary DNS, etc. Before step 6 Select “Advanced network settings ”. {.Input the required addresses into each field and select “JOIN”. ≥ To change the settings back to DHCP, select “ON” from the “DHCP” drop down list. If you want to change the name of this unit that is displayed as the AirPlay speakers or DLNA renderer. Before step 4 Select “Additional settings ”. 1 Select “ Edit STEREO SYSTEM name ”. 2 Type a new name into the “STEREO SYSTEM name” field. {.Only ASCII characters can be used. 3 Select “ OK”. 4 If this unit is already connected to your home wireless network: jSelect “ Additional settings” and then select “ Exit”. If this unit is not connected to your home wireless network: j Continue to step 4 of “Method 3”. SC-NE3_PPC~VQT4U49.book 9 ページ 2013年1月28日 月曜日 午後4時29分

10 VQT4U49 Using AirPlay with this unit’s speakers 1Turn the unit on. ≥Check that the Wi-Fi status indicator lights in blue . ≥ If it doesn’t light in blue, check the wireless network settings. ( l7) 2iOS device: Start the “ Music” (or iPod) app. Mac/PC: Start “ iTunes”. ≥If the Music app on your iOS device is used, select the audio file you want to play. 3Select “Panasonic NE3 _ _ _ _ _ _”*1, 2 from the AirPlay icon. {. Check the volume settings before starting the playback. (When AirPlay is used for the first time, the volume may be output at the maximum setting.) 4Start play.≥The playback will start with a slight delay. ≥This unit can be set to turn on automatically when this unit is selected as the output speakers. ( l13) ≥ Playback of other audio sources will stop and AirPlay output will have priority. ≥ Volume changes on the iOS device or iTunes will be applied to this unit. (Refer to the iTunes Help for the required settings in iTunes.) ≥ With some iOS and iTunes versions, it may not be possible to restart the AirPlay playback if the selector is changed (e.g., “AUX”) or the unit is turned off, during the AirPlay playback. In this case, select a different device from the AirPlay icon of the Music App or iTunes and then re-select this unit as the output speakers. ≥ AirPlay will not work when playing back videos on iTunes. *1: “ _ ” stands for a digit that is unique to each set. *2: The name that is displayed for this unit can be changed from the “Edit STEREO SYSTEM name” settings. (l9, “Advanced network settings”) With this function set to “ON”, you can stream music from the iOS device or Mac / PC (iTunes 10.2.2 or later) to this unit without the need of a wireless network router. ≥Previous network settings will be deleted when this function is set to “ON”. ≥ The following explanations are based on an iPhone. 1Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “D.CONNECT”. 2Press [3,4] to select “ON” and then press [OK]. 3Press [ 3,4] to select “OK? YES” and then press [OK]. 4Connect your iPhone to this unit’s wireless network named “NE3 _ _ _ _ _ _”*2. 5Enter the password that is indicated on this unit’s display. 6Once the iPhone is connected to this unit’s wireless network, the setup is competed. 7Continue to step 2 of “Using AirPlay with this unit’s speakers”. ≥ This setting is reset to “OFF” when other network settings are performed. ( l7) ≥ When “D.CONNECT” is set to “ON”, this unit will not be connected to the Internet. It is not possible to update the software or check the Wi-Fi signal strength. ≥ When AirPlay is not being used, disconnect the AirPlay compatible device from this network. ≥ When using a computer on this network, make sure that all the shared files are encrypted. ≥ This feature is only compatible with the “Open System” authentication method. It is not compatible with “Shared Key” authentication method. *1: “ _ ” stands for a digit. *2: “ _ ” stands for a digit that is unique to each set. Preparation ≥ Complete the network settings. ( l7) ≥ Connect the iOS device or Mac/PC to the same home wireless network as this unit. NE3 e.g., iPhone iOS 6.0.1 NE3 e.g., iTunes 11.0 Directly streaming to this unit (AirPlay) “PW _ _ _ _ _”*1 is displayed. The 5 digits after “PW” is the password for this network. SC-NE3_PPC~VQT4U49.book 10 ページ 2013年1月28日 月曜日 午後4時29分