Model No. Supplied Accessories Getting started Caution for AC Mains Lead..................................... 2 Safety precautions .................................................. 2 Connection ............................................................... 3 Control guide ........................................................... 4 Read this page first ................................................. 6 Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Caution for AC Mains Lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. 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. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
Connection 1 Connecting FM indoor antenna 1 75 Ω FM ANT EXT 2 L 6Ω Receive broadcast signals (➡ page 12) after connection and place the antenna at the least noisy position. SPEAKERS (SB-HC7) 2 Connecting AM loop antenna 3 1 2 Stand the antenna up on 3 its base. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver, etc. 4 Black To household mains socket Compact stereo system SC-HC7 Main unit SA-HC7 Speakers SB-HC7 Red White ● Use a screwdriver of 15 cm or longer. Do not screw too tightly.
Control guide Main unit 1 2 3 Top cover 4 Functions 5 6 7 8 HDD Play/Pause iPod Play/Pause Listening to FM/AM CD Play/Pause Listening to an external device/ Bluetooth® mounted device 4 9 5 Stop/Demo Mode 11 6 Adjusting the volume 12 7 Recording from CD to HDD 8 9, 13 9 Selecting an item to confirm Skipping a track Switching channels 10 9 12 13 15 9 Returning to the previous screen — 14 16 10 Track selection menu display 10 11 Remote control signal sensor 12 Display 17 18 19 Referen
Remote control 14 3 15 16 4 17 5 18 2 Standby/on switch 8 Deleting characters 15 3 Entering special characters Entering numbers and 4 characters Listening to FM Listening to AM Listening to an external device/Bluetooth® 5 mounted device iPod Play/Pause HDD Play/Pause CD Play/Pause 6 Stop 6 18 7 19 8 20 9 21 10 11 12 22 23 15 12 12 12, 17 16 9 8, 9 8, 9, 13, 17 8 Track selection menu 8 display 10 9 Sub menu display 26 Sound quality/sound field 10 effect setting 13 11 Changing th
Read this page first What you can do on this unit You can listen to the variety of audio sources such as music CDs by saving them on the HDD! ● You can search music data on the HDD using Track Selection Menu! ● You can automatically obtain track titles from CD Database! ● You can play and recharge an iPod by connecting to this unit! Recording mechanism/Music Shuffle registration mechanism On this unit, recording is always performed in LPCM format in whatever recording mode (➡ pages 25, 26) and then the da
About SDs Do not use irregularly shaped CDs such as a heart-shaped CD. (Malfunction may occur.) Use discs that meet standard including discs with the above mark. Playback and recording of illegally copied discs and nonstandard discs are not guaranteed. ■ Restrictions on this unit ● Usable formats are ISO 9660 level 1, level 2 and Joliet. ● This unit is compatible with the multi-session. However, with too many sessions, it may take time for playback to start and data may not be loaded.
Listening to a music CD CD-DA WMA/MP3 1. Press to turn the unit on. 1 2. Press to set the selector to “CD”. 1 If the CD has already been inserted, the playback starts. (One-touch playback) ● To change the CD, press [g] (stop). 2 Main unit 1. Press to open the CD cover and insert the CD. ● Set the CD with the label side up, press the center of the CD until it clicks in place. 1 3 Center part Stop 2. Press again to close the CD cover. ● Do not close the cover by hand.
Recording a music CD to HDD 1 CD-DA WMA/MP3 Set the selector to “CD” and insert the CD. (➡ page 8, steps 1 and 2 ) 1 2 Main unit Press. WMA/MP3 All tracks on the CD are recorded at high speed. When “* High-Speed” display disappears, the recording is complete. All tracks on the disc are recorded at normal speed. When “* Record & Listen” display disappears, the recording is complete. 3 1 * To stop the recording, press [g] (stop).
Various playback methods CD playback Searching the track on HDD to listen Preparation Preparation Press [q/h CD] ➾ [g] (stop) to switch the selector. Repeat play/ random play/ Play Area Changing Search track by title to listen CD-DA Search track by title to listen WMA/MP3 1. Press [PLAY MODE] while playing/stopped. 2. Press [e, r] to select the item and press [OK]. 3. Press [e, r] to select the setting (➡ below) and press [OK]. Press [q/h HDD] ➾ [g] (stop) to switch the selector.
Tracks are collected by album. You can play the album playlist. You can play the album playlist including the track. Track Name User Playlist This is a playlist made by the user after recording. (➡ page 24) Analog Recorded Tracks recorded from a radio, external device and Bluetooth® mounted device are collected. Preparation Press [q/h HDD] ➾ [g] (stop) to switch the selector. Repeat play/ random play/ Play Area Changing 1.
Various playback methods Listening to an external device When radio reception is poor Use a outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. Listening to the sound of an external device with this unit’s speakers 1. Connect the external device to AUX terminal (➡ page 4). 2. Press [EXT-IN] to select “AUX”. 3. Start playback on the external device. ■ FM outdoor antenna (using a television antenna) ● Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. ● The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
● File format: JPEG (Some JPEG format files may not be displayed.) ● Number of pixels: 5120 x 3840 (Max.), 64 x 64 (Min.) ● Maximum of file size: 10 MB ● Up to 1000 pictures in one folder (65535 pictures in total) can be displayed. Files in folders deeper than the sixth hierarchy are not displayed. Files in SD-Audio folder are not displayed. Viewing the slideshow Setting the order of slideshow display Press [SLIDE SHOW] on the playback display. • To cancel, press again/press [ RETURN]/turn the unit off.
Various recording methods Recording CDs Recording from a radio/external device Preparation Preparation 1. Press [q/h CD] ➾ [g] (stop) to switch the selector. 2. Insert the CD. (➡ page 8) 3. Set the recording mode. (➡ page 25) 1. Recording a WMA/MP3 disc WMA/MP3 Search track to record by title CD-DA Press [* HDD REC] while the 1 track display screen is stopped. 2. Press [e, r] to select the recording area and press [OK].
Convenient functions ■ Entering symbols HDD Entering track name, album name and artist name automatically HDD Obtaining the recorded track title information from Gracenote® Database. Erase all tracks in HDD HDD Press [FAVORITE REG] while the track is being played/stopped. • Also you can select the desired track on the track list display and press [FAVORITE REG] for registration. 1. Press [TITLES] while the playlist including the track you want to add a title to is stopped. 2.
Enjoying music on an iPod, PC or mobile phone Enjoying an iPod with this unit ■ Types of iPod that can be used on this unit (as of November, 2008) Name Capacity iPod nano fourth generation (video) iPod classic iPod touch first generation* iPod nano third generation (video) iPod classic iPod nano second generation (aluminum) iPod fifth generation (video) iPod fifth generation (video) iPod nano first generation 8 GB, 16 GB 120 GB 8 GB, 16 GB 4 GB, 8 GB 80 GB, 160 GB Listening to an iPod Preparation Press [
Searching from all playlists Artists Searching from artist names Albums Searching from album titles Songs Searching from all tracks registered to the iPod Podcasts Searching from episodes of radio program obtained at iTunes store Audiobooks Searching from titles in Audiobooks purchased at iTunes store or audible. com ■ Selection tab When you press [u, i] on the screen that displays the selection tab (“ ”, “ ”), you can switch the playlist.
Setting the time/Using the timer Setting the time 1-1. Press [SETUP]. 1-2. Press [u, i] to select “Adjust” tab. 2. Press [e, r] to select “Set Clock” and press [OK]. 3-1. Press [e, r] to select “Set Day” and press [OK]. 3-2. Press [e, r, u, i] to select the day and press [OK]. 4-1. Press [e, r] to select “Set Time” and press [OK]. 4-2. Press [e, r] to select the time and press [OK]. • You can also use the number buttons to enter the time. 1.
Connecting to network Always-on Internet connection environment (ADSL, optical broadband, etc.) Use the specified modem, broadband router, splitter, cable, etc. for connection and setting after checking the contract with the telephone carrier or provider. Connecting devices This unit (rear view) Checking the network connection status 1. Press [SETUP]. 2. Press [u, i] to select “Network” tab, press [e, r] to select “Network Settings” and press [OK]. The connection status appears on the display.
Connecting to network Checking the computer name of your computer While importing music data or backing up/restoring recording data, entering PC name will be requested in the procedure. Confirm your computer’s PC name and enter the exactly same name on this unit. e.g.) Windows Vista® 1. “ (Start)” ➾ Select “Control Panel”. 2. Select “System”. 3. Confirm the characters for “Full computer name” on the item “Computer name, domain and workgroup settings” and take a note. e.g.) Windows XP Home Edition 1.
Extension: WMA, MP3, M4A Supported bit rate: WMA, MP3; 32 kbps to 192 kbps AAC (MPEG4); 32 kbps to 320 kbps Files that are not protected by copyright MP3 compatible standard MPEG-1 Audio Layer MPEG-2 Audio Layer LSF (LSF: Low Sampling Frequency) ● WMA with the variable bit rate cannot be imported. ● For AAC (MPEG4), only tracks that are not protected by copyright can be imported. ● AAC (MPEG4) files are imported as LPCM.
Connecting to network Backing up recording data in HDD to the computer We recommend backing up recording data on HDD to the computer or NAS (Network Attached Storage) periodically. The recording data at the time of backing up can be restored even if the recording data is lost due to this unit’s malfunction. For backup, we recommend 100BASE-T wired LAN network connection with fast transmission speed. Preparation 1.
Changing the settings for this unit, checking information Changing network-related settings Checking the IP address, etc. Yes: Network access available (default setting) No: Only searching the internal CD Database available 1. Select “Network Settings” to confirm. 2. Select “Show IP Address” to confirm. 1. Setting the IP address manually Select “Network Settings” to confirm. 2-1. Select “TCP/IP (1)” to confirm. 2-2. Select “IP Manual Setting” to confirm. 2-3. Select the item to confirm. 2-4.
Selecting functions/Sub-menu function list Function selection menu list The function selection menu contains various functions that can be operated with the current selector. Each function can be used by selecting items on the function selection display. Usable functions vary depending on the conditions such as currently playing/paused. Example of operation) Press [FUNCTIONS]. ➾ Press [e, r] to select the setting and press [OK].
Record CD Checking the CD information during HDD playback (CD Disc Info) Select “CD Disc Info” to confirm. ➜ The album name, total number of tracks and total length of time are displayed. Obtaining the CD title (Get CD Titles) Select “Get CD Titles” to confirm. ➜ Gracenote® Database access starts. Recording at High-Speed during HDD playback Select “High-Speed” to confirm. (High-Speed) ➜ Select “Use This Setting” to confirm. ➜ Confirmation display ➜ Select “Change Temporarily” to confirm.
Selecting functions/Sub-menu function list When the selector is FM If noise is excessive when receiving FM stereo Select “Audio Mode” to confirm. ➜ Select “Mono” to confirm. signals (Audio Mode) When the selector is AUX or Option Adjusting the input level Select “Input Level” to confirm. ➜ Input level adjustment display (Input Level) Setting the recording sound Select “Recording Mode” to confirm.
Troubleshooting guide Pages All operations are ignored although Press [8] on the unit more than 10 seconds and restart the unit. Or pull out the AC mains the unit is on. lead, wait a few minutes to reconnect the cord and turn the unit on. — The display changes when the unit is in standby mode. 23 Press [g] (stop) on the unit until “Cancel Demo” is displayed. The Demo Mode is automatically Switch the Demo Mode to “Off” on the setting menu. activated after plugging/unplugging the AC mains lead.
Troubleshooting guide “The user name or password is incorrect.” is displayed. You changed the user name after the PC user name was created. Return the user name to the original name. You used special characters for the user name or password. Only alphanumeric characters and symbols (4 types) can be used. If different types of user name/password are used, change to the above characters. 20 “Cannot obtain an IP address.” is displayed. Check the connection and settings for the router and this unit.
Handling the HDD (hard disk) ■ Back up the HDD periodically. We recommend the periodical backup of HDD to guard against HDD malfunctioning. Note that the backup data can be restored only on the original device used for backup. ■ Disclaimer on indemnification for recording contents Panasonic assumes no liability for indemnification of contents when recording/editing are not performed normally due to some failures, loss of recording/editing contents (data) and direct or indirect damage.
Specifications/Maintenance GENERAL Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power Stereo mode Total RMS Stereo mode power Input and Output terminal Head-phone AUX Option port iPod-USB LAN Both ch driven 20 W Per channel 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10 % THD 40 W stereo mini plug (ø 3.5 mm) stereo mini plug (ø 3.5 mm) For FX570 For iPod 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (10/100BASE-TX) 87.50 to 108.
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.