offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 1 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Operating Instructions Compact Stereo System Model No. SC-HC2020 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 2, 3 and 26, 27, 28. Please read these instructions carefully before installing. “EB” indicates the United Kingdom model.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 2 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Caution for AC mains lead Safety precautions (For the AC mains plug of three pins) 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.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 3 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Battery • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. • When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. • Do not heat or expose to flame.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 4 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Making the connections Preparing the remote control Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made. Use alkaline or manganese battery. 1 Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with those in the remote control. Connect the DAB indoor antenna. This system can receive DAB/DAB+ and FM stations with the DAB antenna.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 5 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Overview of controls Do the procedures with the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the unit if they are the same. AUX NET/ Top view 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.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 6 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Network settings You can stream online music service or music stored on your devices to this system. To use these features, this system must join the same internet-connected network as the compatible device. • Please update the system’s firmware after the network settings are complete. (~18) Wireless LAN connection This system has a built-in Wi-Fi® and can be connected to a wireless router.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 7 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Wired LAN connection Method 2: Using a LAN cable 1 2 Disconnect the AC mains lead. Connect the unit to a broadband router, etc. using a LAN cable. Example: Broadband router, etc. LAN cable (not supplied) 3 Connect the AC mains lead to the unit and switch on the system. When the connection is established, the network indicator lights up.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 8 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Streaming music over the network You can stream online music services or music files from your smartphone/tablet to this system. Streaming online music This system is compatible with Chromecast-enabled apps. For the list of Chromecast-enabled apps, visit g.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 9 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Note: • “Panasonic HC2020” is shown if the device name is not set. (“ ” represents a character that is unique to each 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.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 10 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Preparing the media Disc 1 2 Press [CD/USB, AUX] repeatedly to select “CD”. Press [CD x] (unit: [x]) to open the sliding door. Put in a disc with the label facing towards you. Bluetooth® You can connect and play an audio device wirelessly through Bluetooth®. Preparation • Switch on the unit. • Switch on the Bluetooth® feature of the device and put the device near the system.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 11 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM While a Bluetooth® device is connected 1 2 Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “DISCONNECT?”. Press [Y, U] to select “OK? YES” and then press [OK]. Note: A device is disconnected when you: • Select a different source. • Move the device out of the maximum range. • Disable the Bluetooth® transmission of the device. • Switch off the system or the device.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 12 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Play menu Check programme contents Press [2] or [6] in the stop mode. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “PLAYMODE” or “REPEAT”. Clear the last track Press [DEL] in the stop mode. Press [Y, U] to select the setting and then press [OK]. Cancel programme mode Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode. “PGM OFF” is shown. Clear all programmed tracks Press [8] in the stop mode. “CLEAR ALL” is shown.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 13 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Radio Preparation Press [RADIO] repeatedly to select “FM”. Manual tuning 1 2 3 Press [RADIO MENU] repeatedly to select “TUNE MODE”. Press [Y, U] to select “MANUAL” and then press [OK]. Press [3] or [5] (unit: [2/3] or [5/6]) to tune in to the station. To tune automatically, press and hold the button until the frequency starts changing quickly.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 14 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM DAB/DAB+ *1: To change the tune mode Preparation Press [RADIO] repeatedly to select “DAB+”. 2 Note: If you select “DAB+” for the first time, the system will tune automatically. Manual tuning 1 2 Press [RADIO MENU] repeatedly to select “MANUAL SCAN”. Press [Y, U] to select the frequency block and then press [OK]. If no station is detected, “SCAN FAILED” is shown. Adjust the antenna and try again.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 15 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM To verify or improve the signal reception quality Clock and timers To check the signal reception quality, at least 1 frequency block needs to be successfully memorised. • If “SCAN FAILED” is displayed after “DAB+” is selected or after an auto scan, proceed to “Manual tuning”. (~14) • If stations have already been memorised to this unit, proceed to “Checking the signal quality”.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 16 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Play timer You can set the timer to switch on this system at a certain time to wake you up. Preparation Set the clock. 1 2 3 4 2 1 2 Press [SOUND] repeatedly to select the sound effect. Press [Y, U] to select the setting and then press [OK]. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] repeatedly to select “TIMER ADJ”. MY SOUND Press [R, T] to set the start time and then press [OK].
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 17 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Press [D.BASS] repeatedly to select “ON D.BASS” or “OFF D.BASS”. Note: The default setting is “ON D.BASS”. Preset EQ Press [PRESET EQ] repeatedly to select “HEAVY”, “SOFT”, “CLEAR”, “VOCAL” or “FLAT”. External music device You can play music from an external music device. Preparation • Switch off the equaliser (if any) of the external music device to prevent sound distortion.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 18 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Firmware updates Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated firmware for this system that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are available free of charge. DO NOT DISCONNECT the AC mains lead while one of the following messages is shown. “UPDATING” or “UPD %” (“ ” represents a number.) • During the update process, no other operations can be performed.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 19 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Auto off This system automatically switches off when you do not use it for approximately 20 minutes. 1 2 Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “AUTO OFF”. Press [Y, U] to select “ON” and then press [OK]. To cancel, select “OFF”. Note: • This function does not work when you are in radio source or when a Bluetooth® device is connected or when “STANDBY MODE” is “ON”.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 20 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM IP/MAC Address To check this system’s IP address or the Wi-Fi MAC address. 1 2 3 4 Press [NET/ ] repeatedly to select “NETWORK”. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “NET INFO”. Press [Y, U] repeatedly to select “IP ADDR.” or “MAC ADDR.”. The IP address or the MAC address is partially shown. Press [Y, U] to show the rest of the IP address or the MAC address. Press [OK] to exit.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 21 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM No response when you press [4/9]. • Disconnect the USB device and then connect it again. Alternatively, switch the unit off and on again. The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read. • The format of the USB device or the contents in it are not compatible with the system. • USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB cannot work in some conditions. Slow operation of the USB device.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 22 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM “BLUETOOTH INITIALIZING” “NETWORK INITIALIZING” • The system is carrying out an internal process. – Wait for approximately 3 minutes. – Do not disconnect the AC mains lead. Doing so may cause malfunction. “ERROR” • An incorrect operation was done. Read the instructions and try again. “F ” / “F ” (“ ” represents a number.) • There is a problem with this unit.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 23 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM When other Panasonic equipment responds to the remote control of this system, change the remote control code for this system. Preparation Press [CD/USB, AUX] repeatedly to select “CD”. █ To set the code to “REMOTE 2” 1 2 Press and hold [8] on the unit and [2] on the remote control. “REMOTE 2” is shown. Press and hold [OK] and [2] for a minimum of 4 seconds.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 24 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Specifications █ General █ USB section Power supply AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption 27 W Power consumption in standby mode When “STANDBY MODE” 2 is “OFF” is “ON” 2 Approx.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 25 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM FLAC 4/WAV/AIFF/ALAC Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Audio word size 16 bits, 24 bits Channel count 2 ch Note: • Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate. • Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyser. No device is connected to the USB port before switching to standby mode.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 26 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Attaching the unit to a wall (optional) This unit can be wall mounted using the supplied wall mount brackets, safety holder, etc. Make sure that the wall and the screws used for securing to the wall are capable of supporting at least 36 kg. The screws and other items are not supplied as the type and size will vary with each installation.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 27 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM 4 Put up the wall mounting sheet on the wall where the unit is to be mounted. • Before deciding the location to place the unit, be sure to check that the Wi-Fi signal strength is sufficient. (~19) • Spread out the wall mounting sheet when tapping it to the wall. Wall mounting sheet Adhesive tape (not supplied) 8 Attach the unit. Connect the antenna and the AC mains lead. (~4) 1.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 28 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM 9 Attach the fall prevention cord to the wall. Screw eye (not supplied) References Cord (not supplied) About Bluetooth® Wall Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised during a wireless transmission. █ To release the unit from the safety holder 1. Hold the unit firmly with one hand. 2.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 29 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM Licenses The Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. “Wi-Fi®” is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance® “WPATM” and “WPA2TM” are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®. DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
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offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 31 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 AM For Australia Panasonic Warranty 1.
offset printing rev. 1 SC-HC2020 EB.GN TQBJ2081 En_Rev 1-spec.fm Page 32 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:07 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.
