Owner’s Manual

Wireless Speaker System

Model No. SC-NP10

Thank you for purchasing this product.

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)

If you have any questions, contact:

U.S.A. and Puerto Rico : 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

Canada : 1-800-561-5505

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Control reference guide

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One-Touch Connection (Connecting by NFC)

For NFC-compatible AndroidTM devices only

By simply touching this unit to an NFC (Near Field Communication)-compatible Bluetooth® device, this unit automatically turns on, and performs the starting operation, from pairing the Bluetooth® device to establishing a connection. Designed to skip the starting operation, this feature is very convenient.

About NFC (Near Field Communication)

It is a short range wireless technology that makes use of interacting radio communications.

Preparation

Turn on the NFC feature of the device. And connect the device to the internet to install a dedicated app. Separate data charges apply for the internet use.

1Download the app “Panasonic Music Streaming” (free of charge) to your Bluetooth® device from Google PlayTM Store.

Enter “Panasonic Music Streaming” in the search box of Google PlayTM Store and search select “Panasonic Music Streaming” to download the app

2Start the app “Panasonic Music Streaming” on your Bluetooth® device.

Follow on-screen instructions on your device.

Always use the latest version of the app.

3Touch and hold your device on the NFC touch area of this unit.

(Until a pop-up window on your device indicates that the connection is established.)

When this unit turns on and a connection is established, the Bluetooth® indicator lights up.

When the Bluetooth® indicator does not light up even if you have touched the NFC touch area, change the touching position.

4Start playing back music, a movie, etc. on your Bluetooth® device.

Connecting to another device

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Panasonic Consumer Marketing

Panasonic Canada Inc.

Company of North America,

5770 Ambler Drive

Division of Panasonic Corporation

Mississauga, Ontario

of North America

L4W 2T3

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,

www.panasonic.ca

 

New Jersey 07094

 

http://www.panasonic.com

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

1 NFC touch area

•Refer to “One-Touch Connection (Connecting by NFC)”.

2Bluetooth® indicator

3Light button/Bluetooth® pairing button

•You can turn on/off the circle light by pressing this button.

4D.SURROUND button

5“D.SURROUND” indicator

6Volume buttons

7 Standby/on switch [Í/I]

•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.

8Power indicator

9AC IN terminal

10USB (type A) DC output ports

When using these ports, use a USB (type A) cable (not supplied).

(See “About the DC output ports (USB)”)

11 AUX jack

If you touch another device to this unit, you can update the Bluetooth® connection. The previously connected device will be disconnected automatically.

Turning off/on the NFC feature of this unit

You can also turn off the NFC feature, if you want to disable the One-Touch Connection. Perform the step below while this unit is turned on.

NFC OFF :

1While pressing and holding [- VOL], press and hold [VOL +] until the Bluetooth® indicator and the “D.SURROUND” indicator blink once.

NFC ON : Refer to “Reset (To the factory preset state)” (back side)

Panasonic Corporation 2013

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Printed in Malaysia

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING

Unit

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

Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.

Use only the recommended accessories.

Do not remove covers.

Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

AC power supply cord

The power plug is the disconnecting device.

Install this unit so that the power plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.

CAUTION

Unit

• Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.

Placement

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

Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party:

Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way,

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact:

Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of

North America

Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

FCC ID : ACJ-SC-NP10

IC : 216A-SCNP10

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm (7 7/8q) or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

Accessories

Check the supplied accessories before using this unit.

1AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00022)

Product numbers provided in this Owner’s Manual correct as of February 2013. These may be subject to change.

Do not use AC power supply cord with other equipment.

(ONLY FOR CANADA) The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the unit.

A: You can adjust the tilt of the backrest. Align the support for the backrest with the desired position between the lines A.

To close the backrest, lift up the support slowly, and push it towards the backrest.

Note

When using the AUX input, the Bluetooth® and NFC features are not available.

When using the AUX input, the volume may seem low depending on the connected device. In that case, check if the volume limit can be changed on the device. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the device.

When the backrest is propped up, do not move this unit or subject this unit to a strong shock.

Listening to audio from a Bluetooth® device

Preparation

After inserting the AC power supply cord to this unit, turn on the Bluetooth® feature of the device and place the device near this unit.

If you intend to use an NFC (Near Field Communication)-compatible Bluetooth® device, proceed to One-Touch Connection (Connecting by NFC)”.

Connecting via Bluetooth® menu

For each Bluetooth® device you want to connect to via Bluetooth®, perform pairing first.

Pairing with Bluetooth® device

1Press [Í/I] to turn this unit on.

The Bluetooth® indicator blinks slowly.

If this unit is being used for the first time (factory preset state):

The Bluetooth® indicator blinks fast. The unit will enter pairing standby. Skip to step 3.

2Press and hold [-PAIRING] until the Bluetooth® indicator blinks fast.

The unit will enter pairing standby.

3Select “SC-NP10” from the Bluetooth® device’s Bluetooth® menu.

When the Bluetooth® device is paired and connected, the Bluetooth® indicator on the unit lights up.

If prompted for a passkey, input “0000”.

After the connection is established, proceed to “Selecting Transmission mode setting” (right).

Connecting a paired Bluetooth® device and listening to audio

When this unit is turned on, it searches for the last-used Bluetooth® device. If a connection to the last-used one is successful, the Bluetooth® indicator on the unit lights up.

If the Bluetooth® indicator blinks, you need to connect the Bluetooth® device.

1Select “SC-NP10” from the Bluetooth® device’s Bluetooth® menu.

When the Bluetooth® device is connected, the Bluetooth® indicator on the unit lights up.

2Start playing back music, a movie, etc. on your Bluetooth® device.

Adjust the volume using the [- VOL +] buttons on the unit.

When the maximum or minimum volume is reached, you will be notified by a beep sound.

• This unit returns to the factory preset state by resetting it.

Selecting Transmission mode setting

This unit has two transmission modes: “Connectivity Priority MODE” and “Sound Quality Priority MODE”. After confirming that audio can be played back, select the mode while this unit is turned on.

The default mode is set to “Connectivity Priority MODE” to facilitate checking of the connection after a device registration.

When cordless phones, wireless LAN routers, and other wireless devices that may interfere with this unit are not present in the surrounding area, select "Sound Quality Priority MODE". You can enjoy audio with higher quality sound.

1 Set either of the following modes.

Connectivity Priority MODE:

While pressing and holding [D.SURROUND], press and hold [VOL +] until the Bluetooth® indicator and the “D.SURROUND” indicator blink once.

Sound Quality Priority MODE:

While pressing and holding [LIGHT], press and hold [VOL +] until the Bluetooth® indicator and the “D.SURROUND” indicator blink once.

2Press [Í/I] to turn this unit off, and press [Í/I] again to turn on.

• The Bluetooth® connection is automatically established, and the Bluetooth® indicator lights up.

Disconnecting Bluetooth®

Switch off this unit or the device.

Stop / disable the Bluetooth® transmission of the device.

(For NFC-compatible devices only)

Touch and hold your device to NFC touch area of this unit again.

Note

This unit can only be connected to one device at a time.

This unit can register up to 8 devices.If a 9th device is paired, the device that has not been used for the longest time will be replaced.

This unit automatically turns off (Auto Power Off) if no operation is performed for approximately 30 minutes when not connected to Bluetooth® (when the Bluetooth® indicator is blinking). When using the AUX input, the Auto Power Off function does not work.

If the image and sound are out of sync during playback, restart the playback app you are using. If the problem persists, connect the Bluetooth® device and this unit with an audio cable.

The One-Touch Connection may not work properly depending on the type of device being used.

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Panasonic SC-NP10 owner manual Control reference guide, Accessories

SC-NP10 specifications

The Panasonic SC-NP10 is a state-of-the-art wireless speaker designed to elevate your audio experience with its stylish design and innovative features. Aimed at both casual listeners and audiophiles alike, this portable speaker combines advanced technology with convenience.

One of the standout features of the SC-NP10 is its exceptional sound quality. The speaker utilizes powerful 10W output and stereo sound, delivering clear and dynamic audio that fills any room. This is complemented by its use of advanced audio processing technologies that enhance sound performance, resulting in richer bass and crisp highs, making it an ideal companion for music, podcasts, and movies.

Portability is another significant characteristic of the SC-NP10. The lightweight and compact design allows users to easily carry it around, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Whether you're at home, in the park, or at a gathering, the speaker can be a perfect audio solution. The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 12 hours of continuous playback, allowing extended listening without the worry of constantly needing to find a power source.

Connectivity is made seamless with Bluetooth capabilities, allowing users to pair the speaker with their smartphones, tablets, or laptops effortlessly. The SC-NP10 also supports NFC (Near Field Communication) for quick pairing, simplifying the connection process. Moreover, compatibility with a wide range of streaming services and apps makes it easy to enjoy your favorite content wirelessly.

In terms of design, the SC-NP10 boasts an attractive and modern aesthetic that fits well in any setting. Its durable construction is also designed to withstand everyday use. The user-friendly interface allows for easy control of volume and playback functions, ensuring that you can operate it with ease.

Overall, the Panasonic SC-NP10 is a multifaceted wireless speaker that not only delivers high-quality audio but also prioritizes convenience and design. With its impressive battery life, Bluetooth connectivity, and stylish look, it stands out as a versatile audio solution for various listening needs.