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Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com

© Panasonic Corporation 2012
Printed in China

Owner’s Manual

Compact Stereo System

Model No.

 SC-GT07

Thank you for purchasing this product. 
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

If you have any questions, contact:

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

La guía rápida en español se encuentra en la contraportada.

RQT9645-2P

L0212CH2042

As an ENERGY STAR

®

 Partner, 

Panasonic has determined that this 
product meets the ENERGY STAR

®

 

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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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.

Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

• Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, 

heat above 60°C (140°F) or incinerate.

CAUTION!

Unit

• 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.

– Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted 

candles, on this unit.

• Install this unit so that the power cord can be unplugged 

from the socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs.

Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

• Insert with poles aligned.
• Do not touch the terminals (+ and –) with metal objects.
• Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw 

into fire.

• Keep out of reach of children.
• If any electrolyte should come into contact with your 

hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.

• If any electrolyte should come into contact with your 

eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with 
water, and then consult a doctor.

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 

Replace only with the type recommended by the 
manufacturer.

• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local 

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of 
disposal.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct 

sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows 
closed.

< For USA-California only >
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery 
which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling 
may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Product identification marking is located on the bottom 
of the unit.

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:
• 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 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)

Limited Warranty Coverage 
(For USA and Puerto Rico Only)

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in 
materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing 
Company of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the 
length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the 
date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) 
repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a 
new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your 
purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made 
by the warrantor.

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. 
During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. 
This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non-
rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This 
warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the 
United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the 
original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.

Carry-In or Mail-In Service

To find a service center please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 
or call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).

When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied 
accessories listed in the Owner's Manual, and send it prepaid, 
adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping 
Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at 
www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to 
providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the 
complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number 
where you can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required 
under the Limited Warranty.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE 
PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES 
RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF 
PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. 
CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT 
RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or 
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or 
cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER 
damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by 
products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from 
accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, 
alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of 
consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, 
lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or 
liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other 
business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than 
a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage 
that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED 
UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.

THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF 
THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS 
WARRANTY. 

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, 

travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, 
data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not 
exclusive, but for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE 
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE 
PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied 
warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have 
other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this 
product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact 
your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your 
satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs 
Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS 
LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 

As of January 2012

Product or Part Name

Parts

Labor

Audio Products (except items below)

1 year

1 year

DVD Home Theater System

1 year

1 year

Home Theater Audio System

1 year

1 year

SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable 
Battery Packs (defective exchange)

90 days

Not 

Applicable

Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate 
your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and 
Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests 
by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/help

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all 
Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
npcparts@us.panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic National Parts Center
20421 84th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Home Audio Products

Limited Warranty

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1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do 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.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or 

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, 
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 

manufacturer.

12) Use 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.

14) Refer 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.

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.

User memo:

The model number and serial number of this product 
can be found on either the back or the bottom of the 
unit. Please note them in the space provided below 
and keep for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER

 SC-GT07

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE _________________________

DEALER NAME ______________________________

DEALER ADDRESS _________________________

___________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER ________________________

 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.

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Maintenance

To clean this system, 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.

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

No power

• Ensure the AC power supply cord is connected properly.

No sound

• Increase the volume of the system.
• Examine the volume of the iPod/iPhone or portable audio 

equipment.

• Make sure that the iPod/iPhone or portable audio 

equipment is actually playing something.

Sound is distorted

• Lower the volume of the system.
• Make sure that the equalizer function of the iPod/iPhone 

or portable audio equipment is switched off.

No operations can be done with the remote control

• Remove the insulation sheet before you use the remote 

control for the first time.

• Examine that the battery is installed correctly.
• The battery is weak. Replace it with a new one.

Green status indicator blinks

• The system is checking the connected iPod/iPhone. If 

the battery of iPod/iPhone is depleted, the system will 
charge the iPod/iPhone before it can connect to the iPod/
iPhone.

• Switch off the system and then switch it on again.

iPod/iPhone does not switch on

• Examine the battery of iPod/iPhone to make sure it is not 

depleted. Charge the iPod/iPhone.

• Switch off the system and then switch it on again.

iPod/iPhone does not respond

• Make sure that the system is in iPod mode.
• The iPod/iPhone is not connected correctly. Remove the 

iPod/iPhone and connect it again.

iPod/iPhone does not charge

• Examine the connection.

Specifications

Note

:

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass (weight) and dimensions are approximate.

• Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital 

spectrum analyzer.

Amplifier section

RMS output power stereo mode

Front Ch (both ch driven)

20 W per channel (6 

ȍ

), 1 kHz, 10% THD

Total RMS stereo mode power

40 W

FTC output power stereo mode

Front Ch (both ch driven)

15 W per channel (6 

ȍ

), 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1% THD

Total FTC stereo mode power

30 W

Terminal section

AUX (rear)

Terminal

Stereo, 3.5 mm (

ǩƎ

) jack

Speaker section

Type

1 way, 1 speaker system

(bass reflex)

Speaker unit(s)

Full range

6.5 cm (2½

Ǝ

) cone type

Impedance

ȍ

General

Power supply

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption

17 W

Dimensions (W x H x D)

main set (without stand)

400 mm x 175 mm x 91 mm

(15¾

Ǝ

 x 6

ǬƎ

 x 3½

Ǝ

)

Mass (Weight)

2.7 k

g

 (6 lbs)

Operating temperature range

0°C to +40°C

(+32°F to +104°F)

Operating humidity range

20% to 80% RH

(no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode 

0.1 W (approximate)

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Supplied accessories

Check and identify the supplied accessories.

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for 
replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of 
February 2012. This may be subject to change.)
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases 
(United States and Puerto Rico)”.

1 x Setting stand

(RFE0239)

1 x AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00021)

1 x Remote control (with a battery)

(RFE0238)

- If you see this symbol -

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside 
the European Union

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.

“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.

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