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Technics OTTAVA SC-C500 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Ac Mains Lead

    SC-C500 CD Stereo System Operating Instructions...
  • Page 3 Music is borderless and timeless, touching people’s hearts across cultures and generations. Each day the discovery of a truly emotive experience from an unencountered sound awaits. Let us take you on your journey to rediscover music.
  • Page 5 Delivering the Ultimate Emotive Musical Experience to All At Technics we understand that the listening experience is not purely about technology but the magical and emotional relationship between people and music. We want people to experience music as it was originally intended and enable them to feel the emotional impact that enthuses and delights them.
  • Page 6 • For customers within the UK: 0333 222 8777 • For customers within Ireland: 01 447 5229 • Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, (Excluding public holidays). • For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.technics.com/uk/ Features Spiral Acoustic Port...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Please carefully read the “Safety Precautions” of this Safety precautions manual before use. Installation Installation, Notes on the speakers, etc. Control reference guide 12 Main unit/Speakers, Remote control Speaker connection, AC mains lead connection Connections Network settings Operations Playing back CDs, etc.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Warning Caution Unit Unit • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or • Do not place sources of naked flames, such as product damage, lighted candles, on this unit. • This unit may receive radio interference caused - Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
  • Page 9 contact your local authorities or dealer and ask Caution for AC Mains Lead for the correct method of disposal. (For the AC mains plug of three pins) For your safety, please read the following text Speakers carefully. • Do not stand on the speakers. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three •...
  • Page 10 Safety precautions For the United Kingdom and Ireland Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste.

  • Page 11: Installation

    • If you install the speakers close to a wall or in a corner, the bass sound will be more powerful; • There is Technics logo on the front side. however, when the speakers are too close to • The right and left speakers are the same.

  • Page 12: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Main unit/Speakers SELECT Technics logo on the front side Perspective view (Speaker nets cannot be removed.)
  • Page 13 ( 36) 05 Display • Input source, playback status, etc. are displayed. For details, visit: www.technics.com/support/ 06 USB-A terminal • Port for iPhone/iPad/iPod and USB devices ( 26, 27) 07 Headphones jack • When a plug is connected, the speakers do not output sound.
  • Page 14 Control reference guide Remote control Using the remote control R03/LR03, AAA (Alkaline or manganese batteries) Note • Insert the battery so the terminals ( ) match those in the remote control. • Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this unit.
  • Page 15 01 [ ]: 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. 02 [CD]/[USB]/[ -PAIRING]: Select the device to be operated ( 24, 26, 27, 28, 29) 03 [>SELECT<]: Switch the input source (...

  • Page 16: Connections

    Connections Speakers/AC mains lead • Use only the supplied speaker cables/AC mains lead. • Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete. • Insert the plugs of the cables to be connected all the way in. •...
  • Page 17 To a household mains socket Insert the AC mains lead up to a point just before the round hole. AC mains lead (supplied) Speaker cable (supplied) AC mains lead connection Connect only after all other connections are completed. Note • This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (...
  • Page 18 Connections Network settings You can stream music from an iOS device (iPhone/iPad/iPod), an Android™ device or a PC (Mac/ Windows) to this unit by using the AirPlay or DLNA feature. ( 32, 34) To use these features, this unit must join the same network as the AirPlay compatible device or the DLNA compatible device.
  • Page 19 In that case, try the setting again. Are you using an Android device? • To cancel this setting in the middle, press [ or turn the unit to standby mode. Using “Technics Music App” ( 22) ■ For the first time 1 Press [ ] to turn this unit on.
  • Page 20 USB cable. 4 The “AirPlay Setup” screen appears • Use the USB cable supplied with iPhone/ on your iPhone. iPad/iPod. • This system will be displayed as “Technics • Unlock your iPhone before connecting. ****** SC-C500 ”. To change the name,...
  • Page 21 Using the WPS button Using the WPS PIN code “WPS Push” “WPS PIN” If your wireless router supports WPS, you can If your wireless router supports WPS, you can set up a connection by pressing the WPS button. set up a connection by entering the WPS PIN code.
  • Page 22 Using an internet browser “Setup from Browser” “Setup from Browser” If you install the dedicated app “Technics You can access this unit’s network settings from Music App” (free of charge) on your Android the internet browser on iOS device (iOS version device, you can set up a connection using the 6.1.6 or earlier), Android device, PC, etc.
  • Page 23 • Wait until “Please Wait” disappears. Name is selected. 7 Perform the network setting. ( 18) • Press [CLEAR] to delete a letter. • Press [ 10] to insert a letter “A”. • Default name is “Technics SC-C500 ****** ”. ****** “...

  • Page 24: Operations

    Operations Playing back CDs Insert the CD for music playback. • Refer to “Notes on CDs” ( 45) for information about the discs this unit can play back. 1 Press [ ] to turn this unit on. 2 Press [CD]. 3 Open the top cover with a sliding motion and then insert a CD.
  • Page 25 Random repeat playback Press [ Stop • Programmed content is “Random” maintained. Check the 1 Press [MENU]. Press [ ] or [ ] in the stop programmed mode. 2 Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select order “Random” and then press [OK]. Add tracks Do step 4 in the stop mode.
  • Page 26 Operations Using USB device Connect a USB device to the unit, and you can play back music stored on the USB device. • Refer to “USB” ( 45) for information about the USB device this unit can play back. 1 Connect a USB device to the unit. 2 Press [USB].
  • Page 27 Using iPhone/iPad/iPod Connect an iPhone/iPad/iPod to the unit using USB cable , and you can play back music stored on iPhone/iPad/iPod or charge iPhone/iPad/iPod. • Refer to “iPhone/iPad/iPod” ( 45) for information about the iOS device this unit can play back. : Use the USB cable supplied with iPhone/iPad/ iPod.
  • Page 28 Operations Using Bluetooth ® You can listen to the sound from the Bluetooth audio device from this unit wirelessly. ® • Refer to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth ® device for details. ■ ■ Pairing a Bluetooth device Listening to music stored on a Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 29 Operations during playback Stop Pause • Press again to restart play. Skip Search • On the unit: touch and hold ] or [ Bluetooth device ® Note • To use this unit’s remote control/basic control buttons with a Bluetooth device, the ®...
  • Page 30 Operations Using digital audio output device You can input digital audio signals to this unit and play back music. Optical digital audio cable DVD player, etc. (not supplied) 1 Disconnect the AC mains lead. 2 Connect this unit and a DVD player etc.
  • Page 31 PC. website below. www.technics.com/support/ Note Download and install the dedicated app “Technics Audio Player” (free of charge) on • About supported format, refer to “File format” your PC. ( 50) • Download and install the app from the website below.
  • Page 32 Operations Playing back music files on the DLNA server You can share music files stored in the DLNA Certified media server (PC, Network Attached Storage, etc.) connected to your home network, and enjoy the contents with this unit. ■ Preparation •...
  • Page 33 Operations using the dedicated “Technics Music App” If you install the dedicated app “Technics Music App” (free of charge) on your tablet/ smartphone, you can control this unit and the SC-C500 using a wide variety of functions. For details, visit: www.technics.com/support/...
  • Page 34 • Connect the iOS device or PC to the same network as this unit. (iOS device) Start the “Music” (or iPod) app. (PC) Start “iTunes”. 2 Select “Technics SC-C500 ” ****** 1, 2 from the AirPlay icon 3 Start play.
  • Page 35 Repeat playback Random repeat playback “Repeat” “Shuffle” 1 Press [MENU]. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select 2 Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select “Repeat” and then press [OK]. “Shuffle” and then press [OK]. 3 Press [ ], [ ] to set, and press [OK].

  • Page 36: Settings

    Settings Sound adjustment, Other settings The sound effects and other settings can be set up. 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select the menu and then press [OK]. 3 Press [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] to set, and press [OK].
  • Page 37 Network settings Wi-Fi signal strength “Signal Level” “Network” To check the Wi-Fi signal strength where this Network standby system is located. “Network Standby” • It is recommended to have a signal strength of “3”. Change the position or angle of your wireless router or this system if the indicator is This unit can turn on automatically from standby “2”...

  • Page 38: Sound Adjustment, Other Settings

    For details, refer to the following Downloading takes approx. 15 minutes. website. Do not disconnect the AC mains lead or http://www.technics.com/support/firmware/ turn this unit to standby while updating. • The progress is displayed as “Updating %” 1 Connect the USB flash memory with while updating.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are uncertain about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the following guide does not resolve the issue, then consult your dealer for instructions. To return all settings to the Heat buildup of this unit.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting The unit turns to standby mode General automatically. • Is the auto off function turned on? ( 36) • This unit incorporates a protection circuit A “humming” sound can be heard during to prevent damage caused by heat buildup. playback.
  • Page 41 Bluetooth ® The USB drive or its contents cannot be Pairing cannot be completed. read. • Check the Bluetooth device condition. ® • The USB drive format or its contents is/are not The device cannot be connected. compatible with the unit. ( 45) •...
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting Playback does not start. The sound is interrupted. • Try to place the speakers further away from this unit. The PC does not recognise this unit. • If using the 2.4 GHz band on the wireless • Check your operating environment. ( 31) router, simultaneous use with other 2.4 GHz devices, such as microwaves, cordless •...

  • Page 43: Control

    Remote control Messages The remote control does not work properly. • The batteries are depleted or inserted • The selected file cannot be played back. incorrectly. ( 14) • Select the playable file. • To avoid interference, please do not put any - About supported format, refer to “File objects in front of signal sensor.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting “F ” (“ ” stands for a number.) Unlocked • There is a problem with this unit. • “PC” is selected, but a PC is not connected. Check the connection with the PC. ( 31) - Is the volume extremely high? •...

  • Page 45: Others

    Others Playable media Notes on CDs iPhone/iPad/iPod ■ • Please be aware that Panasonic accepts no Compatible CD responsibility for the loss of data and/or • A disc with the CD Logo. information. • Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod (as of June 2015) •...
  • Page 46 Others About Bluetooth ® Panasonic bears no responsibility for data Interference from other devices and/or information that is compromised • This system may not function properly and during a wireless transmission. troubles such as noise and sound jumps may arise due to radio wave interference if this Frequency band used system is located too close to other Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 47 Licenses Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification is protected by certain intellectual property mark of Wi-Fi Alliance ®...
  • Page 48 Others Specifications ■ ■ GENERAL DISC SECTION AC 220 V to 240 V, Playable Disc Power supply CD, CD-R, CD-RW 50/60 Hz (8 cm or 12 cm) Power Pickup 60 W consumption Wavelength 790 nm (CD) Power Laser power CLASS 1 consumption in Format CD-DA...
  • Page 49 ■ ■ TERMINALS SECTION Wi-Fi/AirPlay SECTION Stereo, 3.5 mm Headphones Jack WLAN Standard IEEE802.11a / b / g / n FRONT USB 2.4 GHz band (1 - 13 ch) / Type A Connector Frequency Band 5 GHz band (36, 40, 44, 48 ch) Support Memory...
  • Page 50 Others Specifications ■ File format This unit supports the following file formats. • This unit does not support the playback of copy-protected music files. • Playback of all files in formats supported by this unit is not guaranteed. • Playback of a file in a format not supported by this unit may cause choppy audio or noise. In such cases, check to see if this unit supports the file format.
  • Page 52 Headquarter Address: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com SQT1066 ©Panasonic Corporation 2015 M1015KZ0...

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