SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 1 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM Operating Instructions Compact Stereo System Model No. SC-HC29DB SC-HC29 Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference. The installation instructions are on page 16. Please read these instructions carefully before installing. “EB” indicates the United Kingdom model.
SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 2 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM These operating instructions are applicable for models SC-HC29DB and SC-HC29. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HC29DB. Your system and the illustrations can look differently. Bottom of product Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of the unit.
SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 3 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM Caution for AC mains lead Supplied accessories (For the AC mains plug of three pins) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. Check and identify the supplied accessories. For the United Kingdom and Ireland This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 4 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM Making the connections Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made. 3 Connect the AC mains lead. (For the AC mains plug of three pins) READ THE “Caution for AC mains lead” BEFORE CONNECTION. To household mains socket Do not use any other AC mains lead except the supplied one. 1 Conserving power The system consumes a small amount of power (Z“Specifications”) when it is in standby mode.
SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 5 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM Overview of controls Do the procedures with the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the same. Top view A Standby/on switch [`], [1] 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. B Select the audio source On the remote control: Press the corresponding button to select the source.
SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 6 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM Preparing the media Preparation If this system is connected to a Bluetooth® device, disconnect it (Z“Disconnecting a device”). Disc 1 2 █ Pairing a device Press [USB/CD] to select “CD”. Press [CD x] (main unit: [x OPEN/CLOSE]) to open the sliding door. Put in a disc with the label facing towards you. 1 2 3 4 3 Press [CD x] (main unit: [x OPEN/CLOSE]) again to close the sliding door.
SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 7 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM One-Touch Connection (NFC) Media playback For NFC-compatible Bluetooth® devices (Android™ devices) only Simply by touching an NFC (Near Field Communication)-compatible Bluetooth® device on the system, you can complete all preparations, from registering a Bluetooth® device to establishing a connection. The following marks indicate the availability of the feature. CD : CD-R/RW in CD-DA format or with MP3 files.
SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 8 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM Play menu Input level CD USB 1 2 BLUETOOTH Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “PLAYMODE” or “REPEAT”. Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press [OK]. You can change the input level setting if the sound input level of the Bluetooth® transmission is too low. 1 2 PLAYMODE Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “INPUT LEVEL”. Press [R, T] to select the level and then press [OK]. OFF PLAYMODE Cancel the setting.
SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 9 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM Radio Improving the sound quality Preparation When “FM” is selected For Australia and New Zealand 1 Press [RADIO/AUX] to select “FM” or “AM”. For others Press [RADIO/AUX] to select “FM”. 2 Manual tuning 1 2 3 Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “TUNEMODE”. Press [R, T] to select “MANUAL” and then press [OK]. Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the station.
SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 10 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM DAB/DAB+ For the United Kingdom and Ireland Preparation Press [RADIO/AUX] to select “DAB/DAB+”. Note: If you select “DAB/DAB+” for the first time, the system will tune automatically. Manual tuning 1 2 Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “MANUAL SCAN”. Press [R, T] to select the frequency block and then press [OK]. If no station is detected, “SCAN FAILED” is shown. Adjust the antenna and try again.
SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 11 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM Clock and timers Play timer (Except for Bluetooth® source) Setting the clock You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up. This is a 24-hour clock. Preparation Set the clock. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “CLOCK”. Press [R, T] to set the time and then press [OK]. To check the time Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “CLOCK” and then press [OK]. In standby mode, press [DISPLAY].
SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 12 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM Sound effects 1 2 Others Press [SOUND] repeatedly to select the sound effect. Auto off Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press [OK]. This system automatically switches off when you do not use it for approximately 20 minutes. PRESET EQ “HEAVY”, “SOFT”, “CLEAR”, “VOCAL” or “FLAT” BASS –4 to +4 TREBLE –4 to +4 D.BASS “ON D.BASS” or “OFF D.
SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 13 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM Troubleshooting Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. █ Bluetooth® Pairing cannot be done. • Check the Bluetooth® device condition. • The device is out of the 10 m communication range. Move the device nearer to the system. The device cannot be connected.
SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 14 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM █ Main unit displays “--:--” • You connected the AC mains lead for the first time or there was a power failure recently. Set the clock. “ADJUST CLOCK” • The clock is not set. Adjust the clock. Remote control code When other Panasonic equipment responds to the remote control of this system, change the remote control code for this system. Preparation Press [USB/CD] to select “CD”. “ADJUST TIMER” • The play timer is not set.
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SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 16 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM Attaching the unit to a wall (optional) 3 For the United Kingdom and Ireland You can use the supplied wall mount brackets to attach this unit to the wall. Fix the wall mount brackets to the wall. Use a level to align the wall mount brackets. At least 30 mm Panasonic cannot be held responsible for any property damage and/or serious injury, including death resulting from improper installation or incorrect handling.
SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 17 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM About Bluetooth® Panasonic cannot be held responsible for data and/or information that can possibly be compromised during a wireless transmission. Frequency band • This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. Certification • This system conforms to the frequency restrictions and has received certification based on frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary.
SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 18 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM Limited Warranty (Australia) Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. 2.
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SC-HC29 DBEB.GN.GS RQT9869-2B EN.fm Page 20 Friday, April 18, 2014 10:45 AM Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste.