Panasonic SOUND SLAYER SC-GN01 - Wearable Speaker System Manual

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
1 x Audio cable

Maintenance

• To clean the main unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this system.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

Safety precautions

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 the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Places where you use or store the product

• This unit is for indoor use.
• Do not use or leave where the temperature is extremely high such as in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near heating devices.
• Do not use or leave in locations with a lot of dust.
• Do not use or leave in locations with a lot of vibration.
• Do not use or leave in locations with a lot of moisture, such as bathrooms.

Handling

• Do not drop, hit, or apply strong shocks. This may cause malfunction.
• Sound may be interrupted or you may hear noise if the plug tip is dirty. If this occurs, wipe the tips of the plug and plug adaptor clean with a soft dry cloth.
• When connected with the audio cable (supplied)
  • This unit is for use with stereo AV devices.
  • Sound is not output from the right side (R) if used with monaural devices.
• If the USB cable has excess length, coil it up to an appropriate length on the USB plug side before use.

This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference occurs, please increase separation between this unit and the mobile telephone.

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

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This symbol indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
More detailed information is contained in "Operating Instructions (PDF format)".

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.

The unit does not work.

• Make sure the USB cable is firmly connected to the USB port of each device or the AC adaptor (optional).
• Make sure the USB port is normal. If there are other USB ports on your computer, try using one of the other USB ports.
• If the power still does not come on even after performing the above, unplug the USB cable and then plug it in again.

There is no sound.

• The USB port or plug may be dirty. Wipe the USB port and plug clean with a soft dry cloth.
• The sound may have been muted or turned down low on the connected device. Adjust the volume on the connected device.
• Make sure that "SC-GN01" is selected as the audio output device on the connected device.

The sound is low.

• Also increase the volume on the other devices as well as this unit.
• You may have connected to a USB2.0 port. Connect to a USB3.0 port.

There are interruptions to the sound. / Too much noise. / Poor sound quality.

• Make sure the USB port is normal. If there are other USB ports on your computer, try using one of the other USB ports.
• There may be a USB hub between the unit and the computer. If there are other USB ports on your computer, try using one of the other USB ports.
• You may be trying to supply power from the USB port of a device which is the same as the input and output of analogue audio signals or another device that is connected by some kind of wiring. Supply power with a USB AC adaptor, etc..

Cannot operate the unit.

• Try unplugging the USB cable and then plugging it in again.

There is no surround effect.

• Make sure that "Panasonic SC-GN01 (Game)" is selected as the sound device on your PC.

No output of chat audio.

• Make sure that "Panasonic SC-GN01 (Chat)" is selected as audio output device on your game, chat app, or meeting app, etc.

Poor sound quality for chat audio.

• Turn off the noise cancelling functions in the apps you are using for chat or meetings, then try again.

Low volume for chat audio.

• Also increase the volume on the other devices as well as this unit.

No output of analogue audio.

• Check whether there is a problem with the headphone jack or analogue output terminal on the device you are using. Use a pair of earphones or headphones to check whether audio is being output correctly, then try again.

This unit is not detected when connected with the USB cable.

• Try restarting the connected device.

An opening sound is made while the USB cable is connected.

• Due to its specifications, the connected device may temporarily stop supplying power via USB. When this occurs, this unit may turn off and then on, but it is not a malfunction.

Cannot raise the output when in the mode for adjusting speaker balance or the mode for adjusting audio output.

• This unit has a function that activates a control mechanism that suppresses the output when the volume is high. This is not a malfunction. Before making adjustments, lower the volume.

Specifications

General

Power supply	DC 5 V, 900 mA Power is supplied from the USB cable on the connected equipment
Power consumption	Approx. 4.5 W
Dimensions (W k H k D)	Approx. 240 mm k 46 mm k 209 mm
Length of USB cable	Approx. 3 m (2.94 m n 0.05 m)
Mass	Approx. 244 g
Operating condition	Operating temperature range: 5 oC to 35 oC Operating humidity range: 20 %RH to 80 %RH (no condensation)
Amplifier section
Total RMS output power (non-simultaneous drive)	4 W*1 (1 kHz, T.H.D., 10.0%, 6 h, 20 kHz LPF)
Speaker section
Front speaker (L/R) built in, Surround speaker (L/R) built in	Speaker units: 3 cm Cone type 4 pcs Impedance: 6
Microphone section
Microphone units	MEMS type 2 pcs
Terminal section
USB plug	USB Type A
Audio input/output (AUX) (for headset terminal)*2	3.5 mm mini jack CTIA compliant*3
Compatible equipment*4
Connection with USB cable	PC, PS4/PS5, Nintendo Switch (TV mode)
Connection with Audio cable*5	PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch (Tabletop/Handheld mode)
PC compatible OS*6	Windows 10
Accessories
Audio cable	Approx. 1.5 m

*1 When the power supply capacity of the USB port on the connected device is 5 V 900 mA. Volume reduces if the power supply is 5 V 500 mA.
*2 When the audio cable (supplied) is used for the connection to the headset terminal on the connected device, also connect the USB cable to either the USB port on the connected device or to a USB AC adaptor (optional). Use a USB AC adaptor (optional) with a power supply capacity equivalent to 5 V 900 mA.
*3 Audio output and microphone input operation is not guaranteed with all devices equipped with headset terminals compatible with a 3.5 mm mini jack.
*4 Before connecting with other devices, be sure to read the operating instructions for each of the devices.
*5 For use, connect the USB plug to either the USB port on the connected device or to a USB AC adaptor (optional).
*6 Operation is not guaranteed on all computers that are running the supported OSs.

Restore factory settings

This is done when returning the unit to the state of purchase, such as by discarding or transferring the unit.

1. Press [VOL -] until the volume reaches the minimum level [0].

• An operation tone is made when the volume reaches the minimum level [0].

2. Press and hold the [SOUND] and [MUTE] buttons for about 5 seconds or more.

• An operation tone is made and the unit is in the factory settings mode.
• When the unit enters the factory settings mode, the operation indicator blinks once every second.

3. Press the [MIC MUTE] button while the unit is in the factory settings mode.

• The settings are each initialised, returning to the factory settings.

Part names

Main unit

1. Surround (R) speaker
2. Front (R) speaker
3. Surround (L) speaker
4. Operation buttons/audio input/output terminal ( below)
5. Front (L) speaker
6. Microphone
7. Operation indicator (red) ( Microphone muting)
8. USB cable

Operation buttons/audio input/output terminal

1. [+ VOL -] buttons (volume buttons)
2. [MUTE] button (sound mute button)
3. Audio input/output terminal [AUX]
   (connect the supplied sound audio cable)
4. [MIC MUTE] button (microphone mute button)
5. [SOUND] button (sound mode button)

Connecting with the USB cable (USB input)

1. Connected device
2. Connect to a USB port with a power supply capacity of 5 V 900 mA. (A USB3.0 port is recommended.) Volume reduces if the power supply of the port is 5 V 500 mA.

Connect to a device with a USB port (PC, PS4/PS5, etc.).

• Power is supplied from the USB port that the unit is connected to.
• First turn on the device to be connected, then connect this unit.

When connecting to a PC

In order to properly use this unit, depending on the operating environment and OS, you need to change some sound settings on the computer. Two devices are shown when you connect this unit, so make the settings as follows:

• Make "Panasonic SC-GN01 (Game)" the default device for "Playback".
• Make "Panasonic SC-GN01 (Chat)" the default device for "Recording".

(Refer to the "Operating Instructions" (PDF format) for details.)

Connecting with the supplied audio cable (analogue input)

1. Audio cable (supplied)
2. Connected device
3. a USB AC adaptor, etc.

Connect using the supplied audio cable.
Use this method when connecting to a device equipped with an analogue audio input/output terminal (headset terminal) (Nintendo Switch, Xbox, etc.).

• Power is not supplied to this unit when only the audio cable is used for the connection. Also connect the USB cable to a port that supplies power (a USB AC adaptor, etc.).

Note:

• Do not use any other audio cables except the supplied one.
• Connect this unit and the connected device with the audio cable first, then connect the USB cable to the power source (USB AC adaptor, etc.). Noise may occur if you plug in or unplug the audio cable while the USB cable is connected (power is being supplied).
• Noise may occur if you connect a device which is the same as the input and output of analogue audio signals or another device that is connected by some kind of wiring with a USB cable.

Fit the unit

Fit the unit by putting it around your shoulders, taking care of how it is positioned.

Turning the unit on and off

The power for this unit is turned on and off by plugging the USB cable into or unplugging it from the power supply.

To turn the unit on
Plug the USB cable into the power supply.

To turn the unit off
Unplug the USB cable from the power supply.

Note:

• When using a USB AC adaptor, etc., connect the USB cable to it first, then plug it to the mains socket.
• If the sound is distorted, turn down the volume.
• If there is an excessive input signal, the function of this unit may stop automatically and the power may be turned off for safety.

Basic operations

Adjusting the volume

Adjust the volume. (17 levels)
Press the [+ VOL -] buttons.

Note:

• The volume setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
• Separate volume settings are maintained for connection using the USB cable (USB input) and connection using the supplied audio cable (analogue input).

Muting (speaker mute)

Temporarily makes the sound inaudible.

• A voice prompt will notify you that speaker muting is ON/OFF.

Press the [MUTE] button.

An operation tone is made and the sound is muted.

• Press again to cancel.

Note:

• Mute is cancelled in the following cases:
  • When the power is turned off/on
  • When volume is adjusted
  • When the unit enters the mode for balancing the speakers
  • When the unit enters the sound positioning mode

Changing the unit's settings

Enjoying sound field effects that suit the source (sound mode)

You can enjoy sound field effects that suit the images on connected equipment by switching the sound mode. (Factory default: RPG)

Press the [SOUND] button.

The mode switches each time you press the button.

• A guidance message will notify you of the mode you switched to.

RPG	Mode suited to RPG (role-playing games).
FPS	Mode suited to FPS (first-person shooter games).
Voice	Enhances voices. Mode that makes people's voices easier to hear.
Music	Enjoy sound with instruments and vocals enveloping you.
Cinema	Enjoy sound with the spatial effects and power you would expect from a film.
STEREO	Output is stereo.

Note:

• The setting is maintained until it is changed again.

Microphone muting

Switches ON/OFF the microphone.

• A voice prompt will notify you that microphone muting is ON/OFF.

Press the [MIC MUTE] button.

The operation indicator (red) lights and the microphone is muted.

• Press again to cancel.

Note:

• Mute is cancelled when you turn off the unit.

Modes for adjusting speaker balance and audio output

You can adjust speaker balance and audio output.

• These can only be adjusted when this unit is connected by the USB cable.
• The setting is maintained until it is changed again.

Adjusting speaker balance

You can adjust sound balance by changing the output of the surround speakers against the front speakers. (Factory default: Unadjusted (0 dB))

1. While pressing the [MIC MUTE] button, press the [VOL -] button.

• An operation tone is made and the unit is in the mode for balancing the speakers.
• When the unit enters the mode for balancing the speakers, the operation indicator blinks twice each time.

2. While the unit is in the mode for balancing the speakers, press the [+ VOL -] buttons to adjust (7 levels).

• Output increases when you press the [+ VOL] button.
• Output decreases when you press the [VOL -] button.
• Operation tones are made at the maximum value (+3 dB), unadjusted value (0 dB), and minimum value (-3 dB).

3. Press any button other than the [+ VOL -] buttons to complete the settings.

• The settings are also completed if the unit is left in the mode for balancing the speakers for 10 seconds or more.

Adjusting the output of audio from the other party in a game or chat

Adjust the audio of games or another party in a chat that is output from the speakers.
(Factory default: Unadjusted value (0 dB))

• These can only be adjusted when this unit is connected to a computer by the USB cable.

1. While pressing the [MIC MUTE] button, press the [+ VOL] button.

• An operation tone is made and the unit is in the mode for adjusting the audio output of games or another party in a chat.
• When the unit enters the mode for adjusting the audio output of games or another party in a chat, the operation indicator blinks three times each time.

2. While the unit is in the mode for adjusting audio output, press the [+ VOL -] buttons to adjust (7 levels).

• Output increases when you press the [+ VOL] button.
• Output decreases when you press the [VOL -] button.
• Operation tones are made at the maximum value (+3 dB), unadjusted value (0 dB), and minimum value (-3 dB).

3. Press any button other than the [+ VOL -] buttons to complete the settings.

• The settings are also completed if the unit is left in the mode for adjusting audio output for 10 seconds or more.

Sound positioning mode

You can adjust the sound position of the speakers forwards or backwards.

1. While pressing the [MIC MUTE] button, press the [MUTE] button.

• An operation tone is made and the unit is in the sound positioning mode.
• When the unit enters the sound positioning mode, the operation indicator blinks four times each time.

2. While the unit is in the sound positioning mode, press the [+ VOL -] buttons to adjust.

• An operation tone is made when you press the [+ VOL -] buttons.
• Pressing the [+ VOL] button sets the speaker sound position forwards.
• Pressing the [VOL -] button sets the speaker sound position backwards.

3. Press any button other than the [+ VOL -] buttons to complete the settings.

• The settings are also completed if the unit is left in the sound positioning mode for 10 seconds or more.

Opening sound settings

An opening sound is made when you turn on this unit. Use the following procedure to turn off the opening sound (so the sound is not made).

To turn the opening sound off
Press and hold the [MUTE] button for 10 or more seconds.

• An operation tone is made and the opening sound is turned off.
• To turn the sound on again, press and hold the [MUTE] button for 10 seconds again.

Note:

• The setting is maintained until it is changed again.

Licenses

SOUNDSLAYER is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

PS4 and PS5 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Windows, Xbox, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Nintendo Switch is a registered trademark or a trademark of Nintendo.

QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. Some TM and ® marks are not specified in the text.

Sales and Support Information

For the United Kingdom and Ireland customers

Customer Communications Centre

• For customers within the UK: 0344 844 3899
• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
• Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).
• For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK.
• It couldn't be simpler!
• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

For Australia
Panasonic Australia Pty. Ltd. 1 Innovat ion Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Provides a 12 month parts & labour warranty on this product for manufacturing defects from date of purchase. In addition to your rights under this warranty, Panasonic products come with consumer guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. If there is a major failure with the product, you can reject the product and elect to have a refund or to have the product replaced or if you wish you may elect to keep the goods and be compensated for the drop in value of the goods. You are also ent itled to have the product repaired or replaced if the product fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

For full details or to claim warranty please contact Panasonic Customer Care on 132 600 or visit www.panasonic.com.au.

Documents / Resources

References

• Electronics, Beauty & Appliances | Panasonic UK & Ireland
• Panasonic UK/Eire Spare Part Sales
• Panasonic Australia | Air Con | Cameras | Home Appliances

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