Panasonic SC-ALL8 User manual

SQT0179-4
Owner’s Manual
<Full version>
Wireless Speaker System
Model No. SC-ALL8
SC-ALL3
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SC-ALL8 SC-ALL3

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Table of contents
Accessories............................................................................................. 3
Unit care.................................................................................................. 4
Control reference guide........................................................................... 5
Indicator illumination ............................................................................... 6
Installation .................................................................................. 9
Connections .......................................................................................... 10
Network settings.................................................................................... 12
Enjoying music ...................................................................................... 20
Firmware updates ................................................................................. 24
Others ................................................................................................... 25
Attaching to a wall (optional) .................................................... 27
Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 30
Specifications ........................................................................................ 33
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Accessories
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≥Do not use AC power supply cord (AC mains lead) with other equipment.
≥Product numbers provided in this owner’s manual are correct as of May 2014.
These may be subject to change.
1 AC power supply cord (AC mains lead)
(K2CB2CB00022)
(K2CT2YY00097)
(K2CQ2YY00119)
(K2CJ2YY00101)
Wall mounting accessories
1 Screw
(XTB3+8JFJK-J)
1 Safety holder
(RSC1266)
2 Wall mount brackets
(RSC1262-1)

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Unit care
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.
≥When cleaning the speaker covers, use a fine cloth. Do not use tissues or
other materials that can fall apart. Small pieces may get stuck inside the
speaker cover.
≥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.
(l30, “To return all settings to the factory defaults”)
≥The operation history may be recorded in the memory of this unit.
Disposal of Old Equipment
Only for European Union and countries with recycling
systems
This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or
accompanying documents means that used electrical and
electronic products must not be mixed with general household
waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products,
please take them to applicable collection points in accordance
with your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment.
For more information about collection and recycling, please
contact your local municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.

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Control reference guide
1WPS pairing switch [-WPS]
Enter WPS pairing mode (l17) / firmware update mode (l24)
2Selector switch [AUX]
Select AUX as the audio source (l23)
3Volume control switch [VOL –]/[VOL +]
4Standby/on switch [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.
5Mode indicator (amber)
6Network indicator (blue/red)
7AUX indicator (green)
8Operation indicator (amber)
Top view
: Touch area
Top view
: Touch area

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Indicator illumination
The indicator patterns illustrated below are displayed during normal
operational conditions.
Indicator Description
Operation indicator (amber) Blinks once
≥The unit detects the switch touched.
Blinks twice
≥The unit detects a valid operation
performed by touching and holding
the switch.
Blinks
≥Automatic standby mode is
activated. (l10)
Mode indicator (amber) Blinks once
≥The following setting is turned on.
“Network standby” (l16)
“Operation sound setting” (l25)
– When the setting is turned off, it blinks
twice.
Blinks
≥It may blink when the unit turns to
standby mode.
– Do not disconnect the AC power
supply cord (AC mains lead). Doing
so may cause malfunction or
damage.
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≥The mode indicator also blinks when
the volume is changed.

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Indicator Description
Network indicator (blue/red) Blinks alternately
≥The unit is carrying out an internal
process.
– Wait for approximately 60 seconds
before the blinking stops.
– Do not disconnect the AC power
supply cord (AC mains lead). Doing
so may cause malfunction or
damage.
Network indicator (blue) Blinks slowly
≥The unit is ready for network setup.
(l12)
Blinks
≥The unit is waiting for the WPS
connection. (l17)
Blinks fast
≥The unit is waiting for the WPS PIN
code connection. (l17)
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≥The volume cannot be changed during
the blinking.

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Indicator Description
Network indicator (blue) Lights up
≥The unit is connected to the
network.
Network indicator (red) Blinks
≥The unit is connecting to the
network.
– When the network connection cannot
be established, the blinking keeps
going. Check the network connection.
(l12)
AUX indicator (green) Lights up
≥AUX is selected as the audio
source. (l23)

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Installation
This unit can be installed either vertically or horizontally.
Install the unit with the speaker feet side down as shown below.
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≥The output sound will be automatically adjusted depending on the installation
style.
Vertical Horizontal
Speaker feet Speaker feet

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Connections
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≥This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (l33, 38) even when turned
off.
≥For the purpose of power conservation, the unit can be disconnected if you will
not be using it for extended period of time.
≥These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them near a TV,
PC or other magnetic devices.
≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord (AC mains lead) when the unit is
on. Doing so may cause malfunction or damage.
Automatic standby mode
This unit is designed to conserve its power consumption and save
energy.
The unit will turn to standby mode automatically if there is no sound and
it is not being used for approximately 20 minutes.
≥The operation indicator (amber) blinks for approximately 1 minute before the
unit turns to standby mode. Touch any switch to cancel it.
To an AC outlet
AC power supply cord
(AC mains lead)
(supplied)