Operating Instructions Wireless Speaker System Model No. SC-ALL2 Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Table of contents Accessories ............................................................................................. 3 Unit care .................................................................................................. 4 About Bluetooth® ..................................................................................... 5 Control reference guide........................................................................... 7 Network indicator illumination ......................................
Accessories 1 AC mains lead For the black model: (K2CT2YY00097) For the white model: (K2CT2YY00110) For the black model: (K2CQ2YY00119) For the white model: (K2CQ2YY00136) (K2CJ2YY00101) ≥ Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment. ≥ Product numbers provided in this operating instructions are correct as of May 2015. These may be subject to change.
Unit care Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth. ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the cloth’s instructions. ∫ 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 defaults to delete the user settings.
About Bluetooth® Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised during a wireless transmission. ∫ Frequency band used This system 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.
≥ This system may not function properly if radio waves from a nearby broadcasting station, etc. are too strong. ∫ Intended usage ≥ This system 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.).
Control reference guide Top view 1 3※ 2 4※ 5※ 6 ※ 7 ※ 9※ 1 Display indicator [Í/I] Touch 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. 3 Internet radio preset channel switches [1] to [6] (l 28) (These switches are without illumination.
Network indicator illumination The below illustrates the network indicator illumination patterns. Network indicator Illumination: blue/red Description Blinks alternately ≥ The unit is carrying out an internal process. – Wait for approximately 1 minute before the blinking stops. – Do not disconnect the AC mains lead. Doing so may cause malfunction or damage. Illumination: blue Blinks slowly ≥ The unit is ready for network setup. (l 12) Blinks ≥ The unit is waiting for the WPS PUSH connection.
Network indicator Description Illumination: blue Lights up ≥ The unit is connected to the network. Illumination: red Blinks ≥ The unit is connecting to the network. – When the network connection cannot be established, the blinking keeps going. Check the network connection.
Connections AC mains lead (supplied) To a household mains socket ≥ This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (l 52) even when turned off. ≥ For the purpose of power conservation, disconnect the power supply if you will not be using it for extended period of time. Some settings will be lost after you disconnect the system. You have to set them again. ≥ This speaker does not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them near a TV, PC or other magnetic devices.
Connection of an external device Audio cable (not supplied) Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo ≥ For details, refer to the operating instructions of the device.
Network settings You can stream music from a device on the network by using the Qualcomm® AllPlay™ smart media platform or DLNA feature. To use these features, this unit must join the same network as the device. Qualcomm® AllPlay™ smart media platform is a product of Qualcomm Connected Experiences, Inc. ≥ Please update the unit’s firmware after the network settings are complete. (l 38) Choose a network setting method from the following.
Using an Internet browser ≥ The following steps are based on a smartphone. ≥ Do not connect a LAN cable. Doing so will disable the Wi-Fi® function. 1 Turn this unit on. 2 Go to Wi-Fi® settings on the device. ≥ Proceed to the next step after the network indicator changes from blinking in blue and red to blinking slowly in blue§. § The blinking in blue starts after approximately 1 minute. If the blinking in blue does not start, perform a network reset.
3 Select “ALL2 _AJ” to connect to this unit. ≥ “” stands for a character that is unique to each set. ≥ This can take up to 1 minute to appear in your Wi-Fi list. ≥ If this operation does not work correctly, please repeat it several times. ≥ Make sure that DHCP is enabled for the network setting on your compatible device. Wi-Fi [iOS_device]: The settings page will be automatically displayed in the Internet browser.
5 Select your network name (SSID) and type the password. ≥ Check the wireless router for the network name (SSID) and the password. ≥ A list of network names (SSIDs) will be appeared when you select the “Network Name” box. ≥ To show the characters typed in the “Password” box, select “Show Password”. ≥ If your network requires specific settings, deselect “DHCP” to disable DHCP. – You can use specific IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary DNS, etc. 6 Select “Connect” to apply the settings.
∫ Network standby This unit will turn on automatically from standby mode when you select the unit as the output speakers. ≥ Network standby is normally active while the unit is connected to a network. ≥ The power consumption in standby mode will increase when the network standby is active. To reduce the power consumption in standby mode, turn off the network standby. To turn off the network standby 1 Touch and hold [NET] and [2] for at least 4 seconds. 2 Touch [VOL –] or [VOL +] to select “OFF”.
Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) ≥ Do not connect a LAN cable. Doing so will disable the Wi-Fi function. e.g., A compatible wireless router may have the WPS identifier mark. 1 Turn this unit on. ≥ Proceed to the next step after the network indicator changes from blinking in blue and red to blinking slowly in blue§. § The blinking in blue starts after approximately 1 minute. If the blinking in blue does not start, perform a network reset. (l 16) 2 Touch and hold [NET] on the unit for at least 4 seconds.
≥ Once the unit enters WPS PIN code mode, you cannot set up using the WPS button. To use the WPS button, turn off and then on the unit, and redo the network settings. ≥ Depending on a router, other connected devices may temporarily lose their connection. ≥ For details, refer to the operating instructions of the wireless router.
Using a LAN cable 1 Disconnect the AC mains lead. 2 Connect this unit to a broadband router, etc. using a LAN cable. e.g., Broadband router, etc. LAN cable (not supplied) 3 Connect the AC mains lead to this unit, and turn the unit on. ≥ When the connection is established, the network indicator (blue) lights up. ≥ Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when connecting to peripheral devices. ≥ The LAN cable must be connected or disconnected while the AC mains lead is disconnected.
To make network-related settings You can change this unit’s name on the network, and use specific IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary DNS, etc. You can also change the name of this unit by changing a setting in the app “Panasonic Music Streaming” (version 2.0.8 or later) (l 21). For details on the app, refer to the site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/audio/app/ (This site is in English only.) Preparation ≥ Complete the network settings.
Streaming music over the network You can stream music from your devices or online music services to this unit and other speakers powered by AllPlay. You can also stream music source of this system to other speakers powered by AllPlay. Streaming music on network devices You can use the AllPlay or the DLNA function to stream music from the device on the network to this unit by using the app “Panasonic Music Streaming” (free of charge), etc.
The following steps are based on “Panasonic Music Streaming”. 1 Turn this unit on. ≥ Check that the network indicator (blue) lights up. – If the network indicator is blinking in blue and red, wait until the blinking stops. 2 Start the app “Panasonic Music Streaming”. ≥ Always use the latest version of the app. 3 Select a music source. ≥ To add music source, select “+ My Music Network” and then select the device containing music. – The added music source is numbered in order from 1. 4 Select a song.
≥ This system will be displayed as “Panasonic ALL2” if the device name is not set. ≥ When playing back music from the DLNA server (PC with Windows 7 or later installed, smartphone, Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, etc.), add the contents and folder to the libraries of the Windows Media® Player, the smartphone, or the NAS device, etc. – Playlist of Windows Media® Player can play back only the contents that are stored in the libraries.
Streaming online music This unit is compatible with several music services. Visit the following website for the compatibility information. www.panasonic.com/global/consumer/homeav/allseries/service Preparation ≥ Make sure that the network is connected to the Internet. ≥ Connect a device with a compatible app installed to the same network as this system. 1 Turn this unit on. ≥ Check that the network indicator (blue) lights up.
∫ Using online music services other than Spotify After step 2 3 From “ ”, select this system as the output speakers. ≥ Depending on the service, you might need to open full screen player to display “ ”. ≥ If you have multiple speakers powered by AllPlay, you can enjoy synchronised sound from them. Select “Group” and then select the speakers to group. ≥ This system will be displayed as “Panasonic ALL2” if the device name is not set. ≥ Registration/subscription is required. ≥ Fees may apply.
Streaming music on this system to other speakers powered by AllPlay You can use the app “Panasonic Music Streaming” (l 21) to stream this system’s music source (Bluetooth®/AUX source, etc.) to other speakers powered by AllPlay. e.g., Preparation ≥ Complete the network settings. (l 12) ≥ Prepare the desired audio source on this system (e.g. turn on the connected device, etc.). ≥ Install your device with the app “Panasonic Music Streaming”.
2 Start the app “Panasonic Music Streaming”. ≥ Always use the latest version of the app. 3 Go to the “Music Source”. ≥ The available music sources from this system will be listed on your device, under the device name for this system. 4 Select your desired music source from the list. 5 The device will start to read the selected music source’s information from this system. ≥ This system will change to the selector mode for the selected music source.
Presetting stations (Only when playback using internet radio app) This unit is compatible with the Qualcomm® AllPlay™ Radio powered by TuneIn. You can preset stations when playback using internet radio app “AllPlay Radio”. Qualcomm® AllPlay™ Radio powered by TuneIn is a product of Qualcomm Connected Experiences, Inc. You can preset up to 6 channels. ≥ A station previously stored is overwritten when another station is stored in the same channel preset.
∫ Listening to a preset channel Touch one of [1] to [6] on the unit. ≥ If the selected preset channel has not been preset or this unit is not connected to the network, “no:ch” is displayed.
Bluetooth® operations By using the Bluetooth® connection, you can listen to the sound of the Bluetooth® audio device wirelessly. ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth® device for further instruction on how to connect a Bluetooth® device. Connecting via Bluetooth® menu Preparation ≥ Turn on the Bluetooth® feature of the device and place the device near this unit. ∫ Bluetooth® pairing 1 Touch [ ≥ If [ ]. ] blinks fast, go to step 3.
∫ Connecting a paired Bluetooth® device 1 Touch [ ≥[ ]. ] blinks slowly. ≥ If [ ] lights, a Bluetooth® device is already connected with this unit. Disconnect it. (l below) 2 Select “SC-ALL2” from the Bluetooth® device’s Bluetooth® menu. 3 Start playback on the Bluetooth® device. ∫ Disconnecting a Bluetooth® device Touch and hold [ ≥[ ] for at least 2 seconds. ] blinks slowly. ≥ If prompted for the passkey, input “0000”. ≥ You can register up to 8 devices with this unit.
Bluetooth® standby This function allows you to connect a paired Bluetooth® device when this unit is in standby mode. ≥ This unit will be turned on automatically when you connect a paired Bluetooth® device. – If this function is set to “On”, the standby power consumption will increase. 1 Touch and hold [ ] and [1] for at least 4 seconds. 2 Touch [VOL –] or [VOL +] to select “On”. 3 Touch [DISP] to confirm the setting. ≥ To turn the function off, select “OFF” in step 2. ≥ The factory default is “OFF”.
Bluetooth® transmission mode You can change the transmission mode to prioritise transmission quality or sound quality. Preparation ≥ Touch [ ]. ≥ If a Bluetooth® device is already connected, disconnect it. 1 Touch and hold [ ] and [2] for at least 4 seconds. 2 Touch [VOL –] or [VOL +] to change the setting. Ll: 1: Emphasis on connectivity Ll: 2: Emphasis on sound quality 3 Touch [DISP] to confirm the setting. ≥ Select “Ll: 1” if the sound is interrupted. ≥ The factory default is “Ll: 2”.
Bluetooth® input level If the sound input level from the Bluetooth® device is too low, change the input level setting. Preparation ≥ Make sure that a Bluetooth® device is already connected with this unit. (l 31) 1 Touch and hold [ ] and [3] for at least 4 seconds. ≥ “In: 0” blinks on the display. 2 Touch [VOL –] or [VOL +] to change the setting. Display Bluetooth® input level In: 0 Low In: 1 In: 2 High 3 Touch [DISP] to confirm the setting. ≥ Select “In: 0” if the sound is distorted.
AUX input You can also listen to music from an external music player through this unit. Preparation ≥ Connect an external device. (l 11) 1 Touch [AUX]. ≥ [AUX] indicator lights up. 2 Start playback on the connected device. ∫ To select the sound input level of the external device 1 While in AUX mode, touch and hold [AUX] for at least 4 seconds. ≥ “In: 0” is blinking on the display. 2 Touch [VOL –] or [VOL +] to change the setting. In: 0: Normal level In: 1: High level ≥ The factory default is “In: 0”.
Rear surround If you have a compatible Panasonic Home Theater Audio System (e.g. SC-ALL70T/SC-ALL30T), you can use two SC-ALL2 units as rear surround speakers to enjoy surround speaker sound. ≥ Refer to the operating instructions for your compatible Panasonic Home Theater Audio System. Pairing Preparation ≥ Turn SC-ALL2 and SC-ALL70T/SC-ALL30T on. 1 Start the pairing mode on SC-ALL70T/SC-ALL30T. 2 Touch and hold [AUX] and [6] on each SC-ALL2 for at least 4 seconds. ≥ The network indicator goes off.
∫ To switch to network speaker mode Turn SC-ALL70T/SC-ALL30T and SC-ALL2 off and then turn SC-ALL2 on again. ≥ The network indicator will light up or blink. ≥ The audio source will change to the network. ∫ To switch to rear surround mode Touch and hold [AUX] and [6] on each SC-ALL2 for at least 4 seconds. ≥ The network indicator will go off. ≥ The pairing mode is cancelled after about 2 minutes elapses. You can also touch [Í/I] to cancel it.
Firmware updates Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated firmware for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are available free of charge. You can also update the firmware from a pop-up prompting you to do so on-screen within the app “Panasonic Music Streaming” (version 2.0.8 or later) (l 21). For details on the app, refer to the site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/audio/app/ (This site is in English only.
Others Displaying the clock You can stream the clock information from the device to this unit by using the app “Panasonic Music Streaming” (l 21). Preparation ≥ Complete the network settings. (l 12) ≥ Install your device with the app “Panasonic Music Streaming”. 1 Turn this unit on. ≥ Check that the network indicator (blue) lights up. – If the network indicator is blinking in blue and red, wait until the blinking stops. 2 Start the app “Panasonic Music Streaming”.
Changing the clock display You can change the clock display. ∫ To change to 12-hour clock Touch and hold [DISP] and [2] for at least 4 seconds. ∫ To change to 24-hour clock Touch and hold [DISP] and [1] for at least 4 seconds. ≥ The factory default is 24-hour clock.
Changing the display mode Touch [DISP]. Each time you touch [DISP], the display changes as follows: Blank display Clock display / “--:--” ≥ During playback of a preset channel, the current preset channel number will be shown for a few seconds when you touch [DISP]. – When you touch [DISP] repeatedly, the display changes as follows: Blank display Preset channel number Clock display / “--:--” Preset channel number Dimmer function You can change the brightness of the display and indicators.
Auto off function As a factory default, this unit will turn to standby mode automatically if there is no sound and it is not being used for approximately 20 minutes. To cancel this function 1 Touch and hold [DISP] and [6] for at least 4 seconds. 2 Touch [VOL –] or [VOL +] to select “OFF”. 3 Touch [DISP] to confirm the setting. ≥ To turn the function on, select “On” in step 2. ≥ About one minute before the unit turns off by this function, “A_OFF” is displayed. Touch any switch to cancel it.
Alarm and sleep functions You can make settings for the alarm and sleep functions by using the app “Panasonic Music Streaming”. (l 21) The operations and on-screen display items, etc. of the app “Panasonic Music Streaming” are subject to change. For the latest information, visit http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/audio/app/ (This site is in English only.
∫ When an alarm is activated The indicators on the top panel of the unit blink fast. Turning the alarm off ≥ If snooze is not set: Touch any key on the unit to turn off the alarm. ≥ If snooze is set: – Touch any key on the unit to enter snooze mode. (The indicators on the top panel of the unit blink slowly.) – During snooze mode, touch [ ]§1 or [Í/I]§2 on the unit to turn off the alarm. §1 The unit will be off when the alarm is turned off with [ ].
Operation sound setting As a factory default, there will be a beep sound when you touch the switch on the unit. ∫ To cancel this function Touch and hold [DISP] and [VOL –] for at least 4 seconds. ≥ “OFF” is indicated. ≥ To turn the function on, perform the same operation as the above. (“On” will be indicated.) Wi-Fi signal strength To check the Wi-Fi signal strength where the unit is located. Touch and hold [NET] and [3] for at least 4 seconds.
IP/MAC address To check the unit’s IP address and the MAC address. Preparation ≥ Download the app “Panasonic Music Streaming”. (l 21) 1 Start the app “Panasonic Music Streaming”. 2 Select “Select Speaker”. 3 Select “ ”. e.g., My room 4 Touch and hold “Group” e.g., in the title bar at the top. My room My room XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX MAC address IP address ≥ This unit will be displayed as “Panasonic ALL2” if the device name is not set.
Troubleshooting Before requesting service, make the following checks. If the problem remains unresolved, consult your dealer for instructions. Do you have the latest firmware installed? ≥ Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s firmware to ensure that our customers are enjoying the latest technology. (l 38) For further dedicated help, support and advice about your ALL Series product please visit: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/audio/ALL/index.html (This site is in English only.
Cannot turn on the unit. ≥ After connecting the AC mains lead, wait about 10 seconds before turning on the unit. Humming heard during playback. ≥ There are cords of other appliances or fluorescent light near the unit’s AC mains lead. Turn the appliances off or keep them away from the AC mains lead. The sound is distorted when using the AUX IN jack. ≥ High level of input signal distorts the sound. Turn down the volume of the connected device to reduce the input signal.
Bluetooth® Pairing cannot be done. ≥ Check the Bluetooth® device condition. The device cannot be connected. ≥ The pairing of the device was unsuccessful or the registration has been replaced. Try pairing the device again. (l 30) ≥ This system might be connected to a different device. Disconnect the other device and try pairing the device again. The device is connected but audio cannot be heard through this system. ≥ For some Bluetooth® devices, you have to set the audio output to “SC-ALL2” manually.
Firmware updates “FAIL” is indicated on the display. ≥ The update has been failed. Touch any switch, and then try again. ≥ When using a LAN cable, make sure to connect the LAN cable while the AC mains lead is disconnected. (l 19) Network Cannot connect to the network. ≥ This unit’s Wi-Fi security supports WPA2™ only. Your wireless router must therefore be WPA2™ compatible.
Playback does not start. The sound is interrupted. ≥ If using the 2.4 GHz band on the wireless router, simultaneous use with other 2.4 GHz devices, such as microwaves, cordless telephones, etc., may result in connection interruptions. Increase the distance between this unit and these devices. – If your wireless router supports 5 GHz band, try using the 5 GHz band. To change to the 5 GHz band, perform a network reset (l 16), and redo the network settings using an Internet browser (l 13).
Specifications ∫ GENERAL Power supply AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption 12 W Power consumption in standby mode (When Bluetooth® standby is off)§1, §2 Approx. 0.3 W (When Bluetooth standby is on) ® §1, §2 Approx. 0.4 W (When Network standby is on) Approx. 3.5 W Dimensions (WkHkD) 120 mmk180 mmk135 mm Mass Approx. 1.
∫ Bluetooth® SECTION Version Bluetooth® Ver.2.1 +EDR Class Class 2 Supported profiles A2DP Frequency band 2.4 GHz band FH-SS Operating distance Approx. 10 m Line of Sight ∫ Wi-Fi SECTION Wi-Fi WLAN Standard Frequency range Security WPS version Audio support format (AllPlay) MP3/AAC Sampling frequency Audio word size Channel count FLAC§3/ALAC/WAV Sampling frequency Audio word size Channel count IEEE802.11a/b/g/n 2.4 GHz band / 5 GHz band WPA2™ Version 2.0 32/44.1/48 kHz 16 bits 2 ch 32/44.1/48/88.
Audio support format (DLNA) MP3 Sampling frequency Audio word size Channel count FLAC§3/WAV Sampling frequency Audio word size Channel count 32/44.1/48 kHz 16 bits 2 ch 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz 16 bits/24 bits 2 ch ∫ WIRELESS RECEIVER SECTION Wireless module Frequency range 2.4034 GHz to 2.47735 GHz No.
∫ SPEAKER SYSTEM SECTION Speaker unit Full range Impedance 8 cm cone typek1 4≠ ≥ Specifications are subject to change without notice. ≥ Mass and dimensions are approximate. ≥ Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer. §1 Network standby inactive §2 When the display is off §3 Uncompressed FLAC files may not operate correctly.
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