Panasonic SC-HC27 Leaflet

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 audio source

C 

Basic playback control

D 

View the clock and timer options

E 

View the iPod

 menu

View information

F 

Select the sound effects

G 

Select the option

H 

Set the sleep timer

I 

Decrease the brightness of the display panel
•  Press the button again to cancel.

J 

Adjust the volume of the system

K 

Mute the sound of the system
•  Press the button again to cancel.
•  “MUTE” is also canceled when you adjust the volume or 

when you switch off the system.

L 

View the play menu

View the radio options

M 

Headphones jack ( )
•  Plug type: Ø 3.5 mm (

1

/

8

″) stereo (not supplied)

•  Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent 

hearing damage.

•  Excessive sound pressure from earphones and 

headphones can cause hearing loss.

•  Listening at full volume for long periods may damage the 

user’s ears.

N 

Open or close the sliding door

O 

Sliding door

P 

Remote control sensor
•  Maximum range: 7 m (23 ft) directly in front

Q 

Display panel

R 

Open or close the dock for iPod

/iPhone

A

B

N

J

C

M

R

Q

P

O

Connect the FM indoor antenna.
Place the antenna where reception is best.

Connect the AC power supply cord.
Power consumption in standby mode: 0.1 W (approximate).
Do not use an AC power supply cord from other equipment.

Note:
•  Some settings return to default when you disconnect the 

system.

•  These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not put 

them near TVs, PCs or other equipment easily influenced by 
magnetism.

•  You cannot remove the net of the speakers.

Replace with a new battery (CR2025 lithium battery).

Warning!
Keep the button-type battery out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.

Tape

To household AC outlet

Insulation sheet

CR2025

Press [iPod MENU].

Press [R, T] and then press [OK].

Note:
•  Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the 

iPod/iPhone and select the album, artist, etc. on the iPod/
iPhone. 

•  Operation results may vary depending on the iPod/iPhone 

models.

•  Read the User Guide of the iPod/iPhone for the operating 

instructions.

Press [DISPLAY].

Press [R, T] and then press [OK] to select the desired 

Play all tracks.

1-TRACK
1 

Play one selected track.
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to 

select the track.

RANDOM
RND

Play all tracks randomly.

Repeat playback.

Cancel repeat playback.

Note:
•  During random playback, you cannot skip to tracks which 

have been played.

•  The setting returns to default when you open the sliding door.

Push [iPod x] to open the dock tray.

Note:
•  Make sure to remove the iPod/iPhone from its case.
•  Make sure to align your iPod/iPhone with the connector when 

inserting.

•  Use a compatible dock adapter.
•  If a dock adapter is not available, insert and remove the iPod/

iPhone with care.

Press [CD x OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the 

sliding door.
Put in a disc with the label facing towards you.

Note:
•  Keep fingers away from the sliding door when it is closing.
•  This system cannot play MP3 files.

Press [4/9].

Press [8].

Press [4/9].

Press again to continue playback.

Press [2/3] or [5/6].

Press and hold [2/3] or 

[5/6].

iPod/iPhone
(not supplied)

Dock adapter
(not supplied)

Connector

(as of December 2011)

Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software before using 
this system.

1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation

2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th generation

An iPod/iPhone is charged automatically when connected to 
the system (even when the system is in standby mode).
•  See the iPod/iPhone display for its battery charging status.
•  Disconnect the iPod/iPhone if it is not used for an extended 

period of time after charging is complete.

•  Charging stops when the battery is fully charged. The battery 

will deplete naturally.

•  This system can play CD-R/RW with CD-DA format content.
•  Some CD-R/RW cannot be played because of the condition 

of the recording.

•  This system can access up to 99 tracks.
•  Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for 

extended formats).

•  Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you 

recorded them.

A DualDisc does not play back if the side of the digital audio 
content does not meet the technical specifications of the 
Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an 
electronic accessory has been designed to connect 
specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been 
certified by the developer to meet Apple performance 
standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its 
compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or 
iPhone may affect wireless performance.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are 
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other 
countries.

30 FM stations can be preset.

Connect the FM indoor antenna (Z “Getting started”).

Press [R, T] to select “LOWEST” or “CURRENT” 

frequency.
LOWEST :  

To begin auto preset from the lowest 
frequency.

CURRENT :  To begin auto preset from the current 

frequency  .

  To change the frequency, refer to “Manual tuning and 

presetting”.

Press [OK] to start presetting.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the 
channels in ascending order.
To cancel, press [8].

Press [R, T] to select “MANUAL” and then press 

Press [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.
“STEREO” is shown when the system is tuned in to a 
stereo broadcast.

Press [R, T] to select a preset number.

Press [OK].
Do steps 3 through 6 again to preset more stations.

Note:
A station previously stored is overwritten when another 
station is stored in the same preset number.

Press [R, T] to select “PRESET” and then press 

Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the preset 

This system can also receive FM broadcasts allocated in 
0.1 MHz steps.

After a few seconds, the display panel shows the current 
minimum radio frequency. Release the button when the 
minimum frequency changes.
•  To go back to the initial setting, do the above steps again.
•  After you change the setting, preset frequencies are erased.

Press [R, T] to select “MONO” and then press [OK].

To cancel, select “STEREO”.
“MONO” is also canceled when you change the frequency.

Continue with steps 4 through 6 of “Manual tuning and 
presetting”.

The FM signal is in monaural.
The system is not tuned in to a station.

The FM signal is in stereo.

“MONO” is selected as the FM MODE.

This is a 12-hour clock.

Press [R, T] to set the time.

Press [SETUP] to select “CLOCK” and then press [OK].

Note:
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.

You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you 
up.

Set the clock.

Press [R, T] to set the start time.

Press [R, T] to select “SET” and then press [OK].

“#” is shown.

The system must be switched off for the timer to operate.

1.  Press [SETUP] to select “TIMER ADJ”.
2. Press [OK].

1.  Press [SETUP] to select “TIMER SET”.
2. Press [R, T] to select “OFF” and then 

press [OK].

Note:
•  The timer starts at a low volume and increases gradually to 

the preset level.

•  The timer comes on at the set time every day if the timer is 

on.

•  If you switch off the system and switch on again while a timer 

is in operation, the timer will not stop at the end time.

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, refer to “Customer Services 
Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 1.

No operations can be done with the remote control.
•  Examine that the battery is installed correctly.
•  The remote control and this unit are using different codes 

(Z right, “REMOTE ”).

Sound is distorted or no sound.
•  Adjust the volume of the system.
•  Examine the volume of the iPod/iPhone.
•  Switch off the system, determine and correct the cause, then 

switch the system on again. It can be caused by straining of 
the speakers through excessive volume or power, and when 
using the system in a hot environment.

A “humming” sound can be heard during playback.
•  An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the 

cable. Keep other appliances and cords away from the cable 
of this system.

You cannot switch on the iPod/iPhone.
•  Examine that the battery of the iPod/iPhone is not depleted.
•  Switch off the iPod/iPhone and the system before you 

connect the iPod/iPhone. Connect the iPod/iPhone and try 
again.

iPod/iPhone does not charge.
•  Examine the connection.

Display not shown correctly.
Playback does not start.
•  You did not put the disc in correctly. Put it in correctly.
•  Disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
•  Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
•  There is condensation. Let the system dry for 1 to 2 hours.

A beat sound is heard.
•  Switch off the TV or move it away from the system.
•  Move mobile telephones away from the unit if the interference 

is apparent.

Stations cannot be selected.
•  Change the FM frequency step (Z “FM allocation setting”).

“--:--”
•  You connected the AC power supply cord for the first time or 

there was a power failure recently. Set the clock.

“ADJUST CLOCK”
•  Clock is not set. Adjust the clock accordingly.

“ADJUST TIMER”
•  Play timer is not set. Adjust the play timer accordingly.

“DIMMER”
•  10 seconds after the volume is set to “0”, the brightness of 

the display panel is decreased.

Press [R, T] to select the desired setting.

“HEAVY” : Adds punch to rock.
“SOFT”  : For background music.
“CLEAR” : Clarifies higher frequencies.
“VOCAL” : Adds gloss to vocal.
“FLAT”  : Cancels the sound effect.

“BASS -4” to “BASS +4”.

“TREBLE-4” to “TREBLE+4”.

“ON D.BASS” or “OFF D.BASS”.

“ON SURROUND” or “OFF SURROUND”.

The sleep timer switches off the system after the set time.

Press [SLEEP] to select the setting (in minutes).
To cancel, select “OFF”.

SLEEP 30 → SLEEP 60 → SLEEP 90 → SLEEP120

OFF

Note:
•  The remaining time is always shown on the display.

The display changes temporarily when you perform other 
operations.

•  The sleep timer can be used together with the play timer.
•  The sleep timer always comes first. Be sure not to set an 

overlap of timers.

This function switches off the system (except in radio source) if 
you do not use the system for approximately 30 minutes.

Press [R, T] to select “ON” or “OFF” and then press 

“ERROR”
•  An incorrect operation was done. Read the instructions and 

try again.

“F61”
•  There is a power supply problem.

“IPOD OVER CURRENT ERROR”
•  The iPod/iPhone is drawing too much power. Remove the 

iPod/iPhone. Switch the system off and on again.

“NODEVICE”
•  The iPod/iPhone is not connected. Examine the connection.

“NO DISC”
•  You have not put in a disc.

“NO PLAY”
•  You have put in a disc that the system cannot play.

“NOT SUPPORTED”
•  You have inserted an iPod/iPhone that cannot be played.
•  If the iPod/iPhone is compatible, remove the iPod/iPhone and 

connect it again. Examine that the battery of the iPod/iPhone 
is not depleted.

“REMOTE ” (“  ” stands for a number.)
•  The remote control and this unit are using different codes. 

Change the code of the remote control.

 

– When “REMOTE 1” is shown, press and hold [OK] and [T] 

for a minimum of 4 seconds.

 

– When “REMOTE 2” is shown, press and hold [OK] and [R] 

for a minimum of 4 seconds.

Reset the memory when the following situations occur:
•  There is no response when buttons are pressed.
•  You want to clear and reset the memory contents.

Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
Wait 3 minutes before you continue with step 2.

While you press and hold [1] on the main unit, 

connect the AC power supply cord again.
“– – – – – – – –” is shown.

Release [1].

All the settings are set back to the factory preset.
It is necessary to set the memory items again.

When other Panasonic equipment responds to the remote 
control of this system, change the remote control code for this 
system.

Press and hold [CD] on the main unit and [R] on the 

Press and hold [OK] and [R] for a minimum of 

Press and hold [CD] on the main unit and [T] on the 

Press and hold [OK] and [T] for a minimum of 

Conecte la antena interior FM.
Coloque la antena donde la recepción sea la mejor.

Cinta 
adhesiva

Pulse [iPod x] para abrir la bandeja de la estación de 

Pulse [CD x OPEN/CLOSE] en la unidad principal para 

Pulse [4/9].

Pulse [8].

Pulse [4/9].

Pulse nuevamente para continuar la 
reproducción.

Pulse  [2/3] o [5/6].

Pulse y mantenga pulsado [2/3] 

o [5/6].

iPod/iPhone
(no suministrado)

Adaptador 
para base de 
acoplamiento
(no suministrado)

Conector

 Pulse [iPod MENU].

Pulse [R, T] y después pulse [OK].

Pulse [DISPLAY].

Pulse [R, T] y después pulse [OK] para seleccionar 

Reproducir todas las pistas.

1-TRACK
1 

Reproducir una pista seleccionada.
Pulse [2/3] o [5/6] para 

seleccionar la pista.

RANDOM
RND

Reproducir todas las pistas 
aleatoriamente.

Repetir la reproducción.

Cancelar la reproducción repetida.

Se pueden preconfigurar 30 emisoras de FM.

Conecte la antena interior FM (Z “Cómo realizar las 
conexiones”).

Pulse [R, T] para seleccionar la frecuencia “LOWEST” 

Pulse [OK] para iniciar la preconfiguración.
Para cancelar, pulse [8].

Pulse [R, T] para seleccionar “PRESET” y después 

Pulse [2/3] o [5/6] para seleccionar la 

1.  Pulse [SETUP] para seleccionar 

“TIMER ADJ”.

2. Pulse [OK].

1.  Pulse [SETUP] para seleccionar 

“TIMER SET”.

2. Pulse [R, T] para seleccionar “OFF” 

y después pulse [OK].

Pulse [SLEEP] para seleccionar la configuración
(en minutos).
Para cancelar, seleccione “OFF”.

SLEEP 30 → SLEEP 60 → SLEEP 90 → SLEEP120

OFF

Esta función apaga el sistema (excepto cuando está 
en fuente de radio) si no utiliza el sistema durante 
aproximadamente 30 minutos.

Pulse [R, T] para seleccionar “ON” (activación) o 

Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA.
Consumo en el modo de espera: 0.1 W (aproximado).
No use un cable de alimentación de CA de otro equipo.

Al enchufe de conexión 
a la red de CA

Pulse [R, T] para seleccionar “MANUAL” y después 

Pulse [2/3] o [5/6] para sintonizar la 

Pulse [R, T] para seleccionar un número 

Pulse [OK].
Realice los pasos 3 al 6 nuevamente para preconfigurar 
más estaciones.

Éste es un reloj con un sistema de 12 horas.

Pulse [R, T] para configurar la hora. 

Pulse [SETUP] para seleccionar “CLOCK” y después pulse 
[OK].

Pulse [R, T] para configurar la hora de inicio.

Pulse [R, T] para seleccionar “SET” y después pulse 

[OK].
Se visualiza “#”.

La sistema debe estar apagado para que el temporizador 
funcione.

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