Panasonic SC-HC57 Compact Stereo System
Model No. SC-HC57
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The AirPlay function allows you to stream music wirelessly from an iOS device, such as an iPhone or iPod touch, to the speakers of the SC-HC57. To use the AirPlay function, the SC-HC57 must join the same wireless network as the iOS device through the wireless network router (access point).
AirPlay Compatible Devices
Wireless network router
iOS devices (iOS 4.2 or later):
- iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation)
- iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS
- iPad 2, iPad
Computer:
- iTunes 10.2 or later (Mac / PC)
(Illustration of SC-HC57 and an example iOS device like iPhone 4)
Setting up SC-HC57
Set up the SC-HC57 by following the method that suits you best.
Is your wireless network router WPS compatible?
Yes - Supports WPS*1 (Push Button Configuration)
*1: WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
I don't know / Doesn't support WPS / METHOD 1 didn't work*2
*2: Turn SC-HC57 off before proceeding to METHOD 2.
METHOD 1: WPS Setup
- Turn on SC-HC57 and then activate the WPS push button setup mode. Press and hold the [open/close] button until "CONNECT" starts flashing. [red light]
- Press the WPS button on the wireless network router to establish the connection. [router manual reference] [blue light blinking]
- Press [OK] on the remote control to complete the setting. [blue light]
METHOD 2: Manual Network Setup
Connect your iOS device to SC-HC57
- Turn on SC-HC57 and then activate the network setup mode. [red light] Press repeatedly to select "NET SETUP".
- Connect your iOS device to SC-HC57's setup network. Open [Settings] > [Wi-Fi]. Turn on Wi-Fi. Select the setup network (e.g., "Setup _ _ _ _ _ _").
Enter your home wireless network details
- Display SC-HC57's network setting page. Open [Safari] and type the address bar: "192.168.1.12".
- Select your home wireless network (SSID). Look for "Network name (SSID)".
- Enter your home wireless network password. Look for "Password". Type in the password and press [NEXT].
- Apply your home wireless network details to establish the connection. Press [JOIN].
Complete the settings
- Press [OK] on the remote control to complete the setting. [blue light]
(Note: On devices other than an iPhone, close the tab/window before closing the Internet browser.)
Using AirPlay
The following explanations are based on an iPhone.
Preparation: Make sure SC-HC57 is turned on. [red light]
- Connect your iOS device to your home wireless network. Open [Settings] > [Wi-Fi]. Turn on Wi-Fi. Select your home wireless network name (SSID)*4. You may be prompted for the password. Enter the password of your home wireless network.
- Select "Panasonic HC57 _ _ _ _ _ _" from the AirPlay icon [AirPlay icon] and start play. [Music]
Play starts (with a slight delay).
If the AirPlay icon is not displayed, try:
- Restarting the wireless network router.
- Restarting the iOS device (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad).
- On the iOS device, turn the Wi-Fi setting off and on again.
FAQ
I have a new iOS device (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad), do I need to reset SC-HC57?
No, you only have to connect the new iOS device to the same home wireless network. (Refer to "Using AirPlay")
My wireless network router is WPS push button compatible but SC-HC57 does not light blue with "METHOD 1".
The security setting may be set to WEP. Try using "METHOD 2".
Can I change the display name for SC-HC57 (e.g., HC57_Bedroom)?
Yes, refer to the Owner's Manual "Network settings", under "AirPlay".
If you have any questions, contact:
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Mon-Fri: 9 am - 9 pm (EST) / Lunes-Viernes
Sat-Sun: 10 am - 7 pm (EST) / Sabado-Domingo
http://www.panasonic.com/help
Canada:
Telephone: 1-800-561-5505
E-mail link: "Support → contact us email" on www.panasonic.ca
AirPlay, the AirPlay logo, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. "Wi-Fi" and "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" are marks or registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Screen images used in this sheet: iPhone 4, iOS 5.0.1
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