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
How to use this manual
Click/Tap this icon to jump to “Table of contents”.
≥Pages to be referred to are indicated as “l±±”. You can jump to the
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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)

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≥For details, refer to the operating instructions of the device.
Connection of an external device
Audio cable (not supplied)
Plug type:
‰3.5 mm (1/8q) stereo

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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.
≥ Please update the unit’s firmware after the network settings are complete. ( l 24)
Choose a network setting method from the following.
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≥The setting will be canceled after the set time limit. In that case, try the setting
again.
≥To cancel this setting in the middle, touch [Í/I] to turn off the unit.
“Using an Internet browser” (l13)
≥You can access this unit’s network settings from the Internet
browser on your smartphone or PC, etc.
“Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™)” (l17)
≥If your wireless router supports WPS, you can set up a
connection by either pressing the WPS button, or entering the
WPS PIN code.
“Using a LAN cable” (l18)
≥You can make a stable connection to the network with a LAN
cable.

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≥The following steps are based on a smartphone.
≥Do not connect a LAN cable. Doing so will disable the Wi-Fi® function.
1Turn this unit on.
2Go 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 in blue.
– The blinking in blue starts after approximately 60 seconds. If the blinking
in blue does not start, restore the factory defaults. (l30)
≥Make sure that DHCP is enabled for the network settings on the device.
3Select “AllPlay XXXXXX_AJ” to connect to this unit.
≥This can take up to 1 minute to appear in your Wi-Fi list.
≥“X” stands for a digit that is unique to each set.
Using an Internet browser
Settings Wi-Fi settings
Wi-Fi

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4Start the Internet browser on the device to display the settings
page.
≥[iOS] : The settings page will be automatically displayed.
≥[Except_iOS] : Open the Internet browser and refresh the page to display the
settings page.
– If the settings page is not displayed, type “http://172.19.42.1/” into the
URL address field.
5Type a device name and then select “Next”.
≥The device name will be displayed as this unit’s name on the network.
≥The guaranteed limit is 32 characters.
≥The device name is set when “Next” is selected.
≥You can also change the device name after the network connection is set
up. (l19)
My room

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6Select 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, select “DHCP” to disable DHCP.
– You can use specific IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary
DNS, etc.
7Select “Connect” to apply the settings.
≥When the connection is established, the network indicator (blue) lights up.
≥Depending on the device, the connection complete screen may not be
displayed.
If the network indicator does not light up, check the network name
(SSID) and the password, and then try the setting again.
XXResident

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8Make sure the device is connected to your network.
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≥Enable Java and cookies in your browser 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.
(Except when AUX is the audio source.)
≥The power consumption in standby mode will increase when the network
standby is on. To reduce the power consumption in standby mode, turn off the
network standby.
To turn off the network standby
Touch and hold both [-WPS] and [VOL +] until the mode indicator
(amber) blinks twice.
≥If the mode indicator blinks once, touch and hold both [-WPS] and [VOL +]
again until it blinks twice.
≥To keep the network standby turned off, select AUX as the audio source
before switching the unit to standby mode.
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≥If this function is set to on, the network (wired LAN/Wi-Fi) remains active even
in standby mode.
– The power consumption in standby mode will increase.
≥If this function is set to off, the network (wired LAN/Wi-Fi) is disabled in standby
mode.
– The network (wired LAN/Wi-Fi) will be enabled when the unit is turned on.
– The power consumption in standby mode will be reduced.
≥If the network indicator is blinking in blue and red, wait until the blinking stops.
≥When the unit is turned on by this feature, the beginning part of the music may
not be played back.
≥Depending on the app, the conditions for activating this function may differ.
≥The unit may not turn on even when selected as the output speakers. In that
case, start playback.

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≥Do not connect a LAN cable. Doing so will disable the Wi-Fi function.
1Turn this unit on.
≥Proceed to the next step after the network indicator changes from blinking in
blue and red to blinking in blue.
– The blinking in blue starts after approximately 60 seconds. If the blinking
in blue does not start, restore the factory defaults. (l30)
2Touch and hold [-WPS] on the unit.
≥The network indicator (blue) blinks faster.
3Press and hold the WPS button on the wireless router.
≥When the connection is established, the network indicator (blue) lights up.
∫Using the WPS PIN code
After step 2
1Touch and hold [-WPS] again.
≥The network indicator (blue) blinks even faster.
2Enter the PIN code “64428147” into the wireless router.
≥When the connection is established, the network indicator (blue) lights up.
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≥When canceling the setting in the middle by touching [Í/I], the unit takes a
while to turn off.
– The mode indicator (amber) blinks until the unit is turned off.
≥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 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™)
A compatible wireless router may have the WPS
identifier mark.
e.g.,

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1Disconnect the AC power supply cord (AC mains lead).
2Connect this unit to a broadband router, etc. using a LAN cable.
3Connect the AC power supply cord (AC mains lead) to this unit,
and turn the unit on.
≥When the connection is established, the network indicator (blue) lights up.
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≥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 power supply
cord (AC mains lead) is disconnected.
≥Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN port can damage the
unit.
≥If the LAN cable is disconnected, the network-related settings (l19) will be
initialized. In that case, make the settings again.
≥When a LAN cable is connected, the Wi-Fi function will be disabled.
– Power consumption will be reduced when the unit is turned on or is in
standby mode.
Using a LAN cable
Broadband router, etc.
e.g.,
LAN cable (not supplied)

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You can change this unit’s name on the network, and use specific IP
address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary DNS, etc.
Preparation
≥Complete the network settings.
1Check this unit’s IP address (l26), and note it down.
2Connect your device to the same network as this unit.
3Start an Internet browser on your device and then type this
unit’s IP address into the address field to display the settings
page.
≥It may take a few minutes until the settings page is displayed depending on
the environment. In that case, reload the browser.
≥If the unit is connected with Wi-Fi, only a device name can be changed.
Close the settings page after changing the device name.
– To change the device name, select “Change”, and type a new device
name, and then select “Apply”.
4Type a device name and then select “Next”.
≥Refer to the step 5 of “Using an Internet browser” (l14) for details on a
device name.
5Select and input the details.
≥If your network requires specific settings, select “DHCP” to disable DHCP.
– You can use specific IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary
DNS, etc.
6Select “Connect” to apply the settings.
≥When the connection is established, the network indicator (blue) lights up.
To make network-related settings
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) (l20). For details on the
app, refer to the site below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/audio/app/ (This site is in English only.)

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Enjoying music
You can enjoy music on your home network, online music services, and
an external device (AUX input).
To stream music from the device on the network to this unit as AllPlay/
DLNA speakers, you need to download the app “Panasonic Music
Streaming” (free of charge), etc.
≥[iOS] : App Store
≥[Android] : Google Play™
Preparation
≥Connect the following devices to the same network as this unit.
– Device with “Panasonic Music Streaming”, etc. installed
– Device containing music
The following steps are based on “Panasonic Music Streaming”.
1Turn this unit on.
≥The network indicator (blue) lights up.
– If the network indicator is blinking in blue and red, wait until the blinking
stops.
2Start the app “Panasonic Music Streaming”.
3Select a music source.
≥To add music source, select “+ Local Network Source” and then select the
device containing music.
– The added music source is numbered in order from 1.
4Select a song to playback.
≥To stop the playback, select stop or pause.
For the latest information, refer to the site below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/audio/ALL/ (This site is in English only.)
Home network