Panasonic SC-UA3 - CD Stereo System Manual

Introduction

Your system and the illustrations can look differently.

The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following:

	AC
	Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)
	ON
	Standby

For Australia and New Zealand

Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Maintenance

To clean this system, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Safety precautions

Unit

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  To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

Unit

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  To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

AC mains lead

Battery

Note on AC mains lead

(For the AC mains plug of three pins)

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.

Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
   
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
   

Supplied accessories

Check and identify the supplied accessories.

• For Australia and New Zealand
  1 AC mains lead
  For others
  3 AC mains lead
  For Saudi Arabia
  
• 1 Remote control
  (N2QAYB001149)
• 1 Remote control battery
• 1 FM indoor antenna
  

Note:
Use the AC mains lead that is suitable for your household mains socket.

About Bluetooth^®

Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that can possibly be compromised during a wireless transmission.

Frequency band

• This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band.Certification

Restrictions of use

• Wireless transmission and/or usage with all Bluetooth^®equipped devices is not guaranteed.
• This system supports Bluetooth^® security features. But depending on the operating environment and/or settings, this security is possibly not sufficient. Transmit data wirelessly to this system with caution.
• This system cannot transmit data to a Bluetooth^®device.

Range of use

Interference from other devices

• This system may not function properly and troubles such as noise and sound jumps may arise due to radio wave interference if this unit is located too close to other Bluetooth^® devices or the devices that use the 2.4 GHz band.
• This system may not function properly if radio waves from a nearby broadcasting station, etc. is too strong. Intended usage

Licenses

The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Limited Warranty (For Australia only)

The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. To claim warranty service, when required, you should:

If you require assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries, please visit the Panasonic Australia website www.panasonic.com.au or contact by phone on 132 600

Troubleshooting

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, consult your dealer for instructions.

Common problems

The unit does not work

1. Press [ ] on the unit to switch the unit to standby mode. If the unit does not switch to standby mode, disconnect the AC mains lead and connect it again.
2. Press [ ] again to switch on the unit. If the problem persists, consult your dealer.

The display panel lights up and changes continuously in standby mode

• Press and hold [ ] on the unit to select "DEMO OFF".

No operations can be done with the remote control

Sound is distorted or no sound

A humming sound can be heard during playback.

The sound level reduces

Disc

Display not shown correctly. Playback does not start

The total number of tracks displayed is incorrect. The disc cannot be read. Distorted sound is heard.

USB

The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read

Slow operation of the USB device

Bluetooth

Pairing cannot be done

• Check the Bluetooth^® device condition.

The device cannot be connected

• If "MODE 2" is selected in "LINK MODE", select "MODE 1" ( "Link mode").

The device is connected but audio cannot be heard through the system

• For some built-in Bluetooth^® devices, you have to set the audio output to "SC-UA3" manually. Read the operating instructions of the device for details.

Sound from the device is interrupted

• Select "MODE 1" for stable communication ( "Link mode").

Radio

Sound is distorted

A beat sound is heard.

D-IN, AUX

Playback image and sound are not synchronised

Karaoke effect cannot be used

Unit displays

"--:--"

"ADJUST CLOCK"

"ADJUST TIMER"

"AUDIO UNSUPPORTED"

"AUTO OFF"

"ERROR"

"F61"

"F703"

• Examine the Bluetooth^® connection.
• Disconnect the Bluetooth^® device. Switch off the system and then switch on again.

"F76"

"F77"

"NO DISC"

"NO PLAY"

"UNSUPPORT"

"NOT SUPPORTED"

"PLAYERROR"

An unsupported MP3 file has been played. The system will skip that track and play the next one.

"REMOTE 1"

"REMOTE 2"

• The remote control and the unit are using different codes.
  Change the code of the remote control.

• When "REMOTE 1" is shown, press and hold [OK] and [ ] on the remote control for a minimum of 4 seconds.

"USB NO DEVICE"

"USB OVER CURRENT ERROR"

"VBR"

Remote control code

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

Preparation
Press [USB/CD] repeatedly to select "CD".

To set the code to "REMOTE 2"

1. Press and hold [USB/CD] on the unit and [USB/CD] on the remote control until "REMOTE 2" is shown.
2. Press and hold [OK] and [USB/CD] on the remote control for a minimum of 4 seconds.

To set the code to "REMOTE 1"

1. Press and hold [USB/CD] on the unit and [ ] on the remote control until "REMOTE 1" is shown.
2. Press and hold [OK] and [ ] on the remote control for a minimum of 4 seconds.

System memory reset

Reset the memory when the following situations occur:

1. Disconnect the AC mains lead.
2. While you press and hold [1] on the unit, connect the AC mains lead again.
   Continue to press and hold the button until "– – – – – – – – –" is shown.
3. Release [ ].
   All the settings are set back to the factory preset.
   It is necessary to set the memory items again.

Transporting the unit

Preparation
Disconnect all connected devices and cables from the unit.

Always carry the unit as illustrated below when moving the unit around.

Holding both sides of the unit

Holding the handle bar

Note:

• Do not put the unit at the edge of the table to prevent it from falls and causing injuries, particularly to children.
  

Making the connections

Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made.

1. Connect the FM indoor antenna.
   Place the antenna where reception is best.
   
2. Connect the AC mains lead.
   Do not use any other AC mains leads except the supplied one.

Conserving power
The system consumes a small amount of power even when it is in standby mode. Disconnect the power supply if you do not use the system.
Some settings will be lost after you disconnect the system. You have to set them again.

Note:
Keep the antennas away from the AC mains lead to avoid picking up noise.

Specifications

Amplifier section

RMS output power stereo mode Front ch (both ch driven)	150 W per channel (4 Ω), 1 kHz, 30% THD
Total RMS stereo mode power	300 W
PMPO output power (Except for Australia and New Zealand)	3300 W

Tuner section

Frequency modulation (FM) Preset memory	30 stations
Frequency range	87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna terminals	75 Ω (unbalanced)

Disc section

Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm)	CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3 )
MPEG-1 Layer 3
Pick up Wavelength	790 nm (CD)

Bluetooth section

Version	Bluetooth ® Ver. 2.1 + EDR
Class	Class 2
Supported profiles	A2DP, AVRCP, SPP
Operating frequency	2.4 GHz band FH-SS
Operation distance	10 m line of sight

Speaker section

Speaker unit(s)
Woofer	13 cm cone type x 2 pieces
Tweeter	4 cm cone type x 4 pieces

Terminal section

USB port
USB standard	USB 2.0 full speed
Media file format support	MP3 (*.mp3)
USB device file system	FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
Digital audio input
Optical digital input	Optical terminal
Sampling frequency	32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz
Analog audio input
Audio input	Pin jack (1 system)
Microphone (Except for Australia and New Zealand)
Terminal	Mono, 6.3 mm jack (2 systems)

General

Power supply
For Australia and New Zealand	AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz
For others	AC 220 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	51 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)	650 mm x 196 mm x 274 mm
Mass	6.1 kg
Operating temperature range	0°C to +40°C
Operating humidity range	35% to 80% RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode (approximate) 0.5 W
Power consumption in standby mode (approximate) (With "BLUETOOTH STANDBY" set to "ON") 0.6 W

Note:

Overview of controls

Do the procedures with the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the unit if they are the same.

1. Standby/on switch [ ], [ ]
   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.
2. Select the audio source
   On the unit:
   To start Bluetooth ® pairing, press and hold [ ]
3. Decrease the brightness of the display panel
   The illumination is also switched off.
   To cancel, press the button again.
4. Mute the sound
   To cancel, press the button again. "MUTE" is also cancelled when you adjust the volume or when you switch off the system.
5. USB port ( )
6. Remote control sensor
   Distance: Within approximately 7 m
   Angle: Approximately 20° up and down,
   30° left and right

Preparing the remote control

Use alkaline or manganese battery.

Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with those in the remote control.

Preparing media

Disc

1. Press [CD ] (unit: [ ]) to open the disc tray.
   Put in a disc with the label facing up.
   Press again to close the disc tray.
2. Press [USB/CD] repeatedly to select "CD".

USB

Preparation
Before you connect a USB device to the system, make sure you do a backup of the data.

1. Decrease the volume and connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Press [USB/CD] repeatedly to select "USB".

Note:

Bluetooth

You can connect and play an audio device wirelessly through Bluetooth^®.

Preparation

• Switch on the Bluetooth^® feature of the device and put the device near the system.

Pairing a device

Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth^® device, disconnect it ( "Disconnecting a device").

1. Press [ ].
   If "PAIRING" is shown, continue with step 3.
2. Press [PLAY MENU] to select "PAIRING" and then press [OK].
3. Select "SC-UA3" from the Bluetooth^® menu of the device.
   If prompted for a passkey, input "0000" or "1234". The device connects with this system automatically after pairing is complete.
   The name of the connected device is shown for a few seconds.

Using the unit

1. Press and hold [ ] until "PAIRING" is shown.
2. Select "SC-UA3" from the Bluetooth^® menu of the device.

Note:
You can pair up to 8 devices with this system. If a 9th device is paired, the device that has not been used for the longest time will be replaced.

Connecting a device

Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth^® device, disconnect it ( "Disconnecting a device").

1. Press [ ].
   "BLUETOOTH READY" is shown.
2. Select "SC-UA3" from the Bluetooth^® menu of the device.
   The name of the connected device is shown for a few seconds.
3. Start playback on the device.

Note:

• When "BLUETOOTH" is selected as the source, this system will automatically try to connect to the last connected device.
  ("LINKING" is shown during this process.)

Disconnecting a device

While a Bluetooth^® device is connected

1. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select "DISCONNECT?".
2. Press [ , ] to select "OK? YES" and then press [OK].
   "BLUETOOTH READY" is shown.
   To cancel, select "OK? NO".

Using the unit
Press and hold [ ] until "PAIRING" is shown.

Note:
A device is disconnected when you:

• Disable the Bluetooth^® transmission of the device.

Media playback

The following marks indicate the availability of the feature.

CD	CD-R/RW in CD-DA format or with MP3 files.
USB	USB device with MP3 files.
BLUETOOTH	Bluetooth ® device.

Basic playback

CD USB BLUETOOTH

Play	Press [ / ].
Stop	Press [ ]. USB The position is memorised. "RESUME" is shown. Press again to stop fully.
Pause	Press [ / ]. Press again to continue playback.
Skip	Press [ / ] or [ / ] to skip track. CD USB Press [ , ] to skip MP3 album.
Search	Press and hold [ / ] or [ / ].

Note:
Depending on the Bluetooth^® device, some operations may not work.

Viewing available information

CD USB BLUETOOTH
You can view the available information, such as MP3 album and track number, on the display panel.

Press [DISPLAY].
Example: MP3 album and track number display.

Note:

Play menu

CD USB

1. CD
   Press [PLAY MENU]
   USB
   Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
   "PLAYMODE".
2. Press [ , ] to select the setting and then press [OK].

OFF PLAYMODE	Cancel the setting.
1-TRACK 1	Play one selected track. Press [ / ] or [ / ] to select the track.
1-ALBUM 1	Play one selected MP3 album. Press [ , ] to select the MP3 album.
RANDOM RND	Play all tracks randomly.
1-ALBUM RANDOM 1 RND	Play all tracks in one selected MP3 album randomly. Press [ , ] to select the MP3 album.
ALL REPEAT	Repeat all tracks.
1-TRACK REPEAT 1	Repeat 1-TRACK.
1-ALBUM 1 REPEAT	Repeat 1-ALBUM.
RANDOM REPEAT RND	Repeat random playback.
1-ALBUM RANDOM REPEAT 1 RND	Repeat 1-ALBUM RANDOM.

Note:

Link mode

BLUETOOTH
You can change the link mode to suit the connection type.

Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth^®device, disconnect it ( "Disconnecting a device").

1. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select "LINK MODE".
2. Press [ , ] to select the mode and then press [OK].

MODE 1	Emphasis on connectivity.
MODE 2 (default)	Emphasis on sound quality.

Note:

Note on disc

Note on USB device

Note on MP3 file

MP3 file on disc

MP3 file on USB device

Radio

Preparation
Press [RADIO/EXT-IN] to select "FM".

Manual tuning

1. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select "TUNE MODE".
2. Press [ , ] to select "MANUAL" and then press [OK].
3. Press [ / ] or [ / ] to tune in to the station.
   To tune automatically, press and hold the button until the frequency starts changing quickly.
   "STEREO" is shown when a stereo broadcast is being received.

Using the unit

1. Press [8] to select "MANUAL".
2. Press [ / ] or [ / ] to tune in to the station.

Memory presetting

You can preset up to 30 FM stations.

Automatic presetting

1. Press [PLAY MENU] to select "A.PRESET".
2. Press [ , ] to select "LOWEST" or "CURRENT" and then press [OK].

LOWEST	Tuning begins from the lowest frequency.
CURRENT	Tuning begins from the current frequency.

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order.
To cancel, press [ ].

Manual presetting

1. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select "TUNE MODE".
2. Press [ , ] to select "MANUAL" and then press [OK].
3. Press [ / ] or [ / ] to tune in to the station.
4. Press [OK].
5. Press [ , ] to select a preset number and then press [OK].
   Do steps 3 through 5 again to preset more stations. The new station replaces any station that occupies the same preset number.

Selecting a preset station

1. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select "TUNE MODE".
2. Press [ , ] to select "PRESET" and then press [OK].
3. Press [ / ] or [ / ] to select the preset station.

Using the unit

1. Press [ ] to select "PRESET".
2. Press [ / ] or [ / ] to select the preset station.

Improving the sound quality

1. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select "FM MODE".
2. Press [ , ] to select "MONO" and then press [OK].
   To cancel, select "STEREO".
   "MONO" is also cancelled when you change the frequency.
   To memorise the setting
   Continue with step 4 of "Manual presetting".

Checking the signal status

Press [DISPLAY].

FM – – – –	The FM signal is weak. The system is not tuned in to a station.
FM ST	The FM signal is in stereo.
FM MONO	"MONO" is selected as the "FM MODE". The FM signal is in monaural.

Illumination

You can switch on or switch off the illumination on the system.

1. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "ILLUMINATION".
2. Press [ , ] to select "ON" and then press [OK].
   To cancel, select "OFF".

Note:
When dimmer function is switched on, the illumination on the system will remain off although you have switch on the illumination function.

Sound effects

Preset EQ

1. Press [SOUND] to select "PRESET EQ".
2. Press [ , ] to select the desired preset EQ setting and then press [OK].

Manual EQ

1. Press [SOUND] repeatedly to select "MANUAL EQ".
2. Press [ , ] to select the sound effect.
3. Press [ / ] or [ / ] to select the setting and then press [OK].

BASS/MID/TREBLE	–4 to +4
SURROUND	"ON SURROUND" or "OFF SURROUND"

D.Bass

1. Press [SOUND] repeatedly to select "D.BASS" and then press [ , ] to select "D.BASS LEVEL" or "D.BASS BEAT".
   To cancel, select "OFF D.BASS".
2. Press [ / ] or [ / ] to select the setting and then press [OK].

Note:
D.BASS BEAT: This function emphasises the attack level of the drumbeat and produces a punchy sound. Depending on the track, the effect may be small.

Jukebox

USB
You can use the jukebox to add a cross-fade effect between songs. You can also use additional features with the "Panasonic MAX Juke" app (Z below).

1. Press [PLAY MENU] to select "JUKEBOX".
2. Press [ , ] to select the setting and then press [OK].

Using the unit

Press [JUKEBOX] to select the setting.

OFF CROSSFADE	Cancel cross-fading.
ON CROSSFADE	Add cross-fading.
OFF	Switch off the jukebox.

Changing the repeat setting

1. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select "PLAYMODE".
2. Press [ , ] to select the setting and then press [OK].

RANDOM REPEAT RND	Repeat random playback.
ALL TITLE REPEAT	Repeat all tracks.

Note:

Using the "Panasonic MAX Juke" app
You can download and install the free Android™ app "Panasonic MAX Juke" on Google Play™ for additional features, such as to request song playback from multiple devices simultaneously. You can also call up the tracks you want to play through the app. For details on the app, refer to the site below.
https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/audio/app/max_juke/android/index.html
(This site is in English only.)

Karaoke

Except for Australia and New Zealand

Preparation
Select the music source.

Note:
The Karaoke function is switched off when you switch off the system.

Changing the Karaoke effect

You can use the Karaoke effect function to add the sound effects.

1. Press [SOUND] repeatedly to select "KARAOKE EFFECT".
2. Press [ , ] to select the effect.

VOCAL CANCEL	Switch on or switch off the voice guide (depending on source).
ECHO	Add echo effect to the sound.
KEY CONTROL	Change the key of a song.
TEMPO	CD USB Change the speed of a song.
BGM	Change the background music level.
MIC EQ	Select a MIC EQ level.
OFF	Cancel the effect.

3. Press [ / ] or [ / ] to select the setting and then press [OK].

Note:
To use the Karaoke effect in D-IN or AUX source, set "D-IN MODE" or "AUX MODE" to "MODE 1". ( "D-IN mode and AUX mode")

Using a microphone

Except for Australia and New Zealand

Preparation
Decrease the volume of the system to its minimum before you connect or disconnect a microphone.

1. Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the microphone jack.
   Plug type: Ø 6.3 mm monaural
2. Press [SOUND] repeatedly to select "MIC VOL".
3. Press [ , ] to adjust the volume of the microphone and then press [OK].

If you want to sing with the background music.

4. Play the music source and adjust the volume of the system.

Note:

Clock and timers

Setting the clock

This is a 24-hour clock.

1. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "CLOCK".
2. Press [R, T] to set the time and then press [OK].

To check the time

Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "CLOCK" and then press [OK].
In standby mode, press [DISPLAY].

Note:
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.

Sleep timer

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

1. Press [SETUP] to select "SLEEP".
2. Press [ , ] to select the setting (in minutes) and then press [OK].
   To cancel, select "OFF".
   

Note:

Play timer

(Except for Bluetooth^®, AUX and D-IN source)

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

Preparation
Set the clock.

1. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "TIMER ADJ".
2. Press [ , ] to set the start time and then press [OK].
3. Do step 2 again to set the end time.
4. Press [ , ] to select the source you want to play and then press [OK].

To start the timer

1. Prepare the source you want to listen to (disc, USB or radio) and set the volume.
2. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "TIMER SET".
3. Press [ , ] to select "PLAY ON" and then press [OK].

" " is shown.
To cancel, select "PLAY OFF".
The system must be switched off for the timer to operate.

To check the setting

Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "TIMER ADJ" and then press [OK].
In standby mode, press [DISPLAY] two times.

Note:

External equipment

Preparation

Note:

Using the optical input

You can connect a TV, VCR, DVD player etc. and listen to the audio through this system.

1. Connect the external equipment.
2. Press [RADIO/EXT-IN] repeatedly to select "D-IN".
3. Play the external equipment.

Note:

Using the auxiliary input

You can connect a VCR, DVD player etc. and listen to the audio through this system.

1. Connect the external equipment.
2. Press [RADIO/EXT-IN] repeatedly to select "AUX".
3. Play the external equipment.

To adjust the input level

1. Press [PLAY MENU] to select "INPUT LEVEL".
2. Press [ , ] to select "NORMAL" or "HIGH" and then press [OK].

Note:
Select "NORMAL" if the sound is distorted during "HIGH" input level.

D-IN mode and AUX mode

Except for Australia and New Zealand

1. Press [RADIO/EXT-IN] repeatedly to select "D-IN" or "AUX".
2. Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select "D-IN MODE" or "AUX MODE".
3. Press [ , ] to select the mode and then press [OK].

MODE 1 (default)	Select this mode to use the Karaoke effect function.
MODE 2	Select this mode when watching TV, movies or using an external player with Karaoke features.

Others

Auto off

This system automatically switches off when you do not use it for approximately 20 minutes.

1. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "AUTO OFF".
2. Press [ , ] 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.

Bluetooth^® standby

This function automatically switches on the system when you establish a Bluetooth^®connection from a paired device.

1. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "BLUETOOTH STANDBY".
2. Press [ , ] to select "ON" and then press [OK].
   To cancel, select "OFF".

Note:

Some devices may take longer to respond. If you are connected to a Bluetooth^® device before switching off the system, wait for a minimum of 5 seconds before connecting to this system from your Bluetooth^® device again.

Software update

Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated software for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are available free of charge. For more details, refer to the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)

Checking the software version

1. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select "SW VER." and then press [OK].
   The software version is shown.
2. Press [OK] again to exit.

Documents / Resources

References

• Panasonic Australia | Air Con | Cameras | Home Appliances
• Enjoy your stereo with MAX Juke app | Application | Audio | Digital AV | Support | Panasonic Global
• Digital AV Support | Panasonic Global

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