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Technics SU-C550 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 SU-C550 CD Stereo Amplifier 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 LAPC (Load Adaptive Phase...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Please carefully read the “Safety precautions” of this Safety precautions manual before use. Installation Installation Control reference guide Main unit, Remote control Speaker connection, AC mains lead connection, Connections Network settings Operations Playing back CDs, etc. Other settings, Using output correction function Settings (LAPC) Troubleshooting...

  • 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 Battery Caution for AC Mains Lead • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly (For the AC mains plug of three pins) replaced. Replace only with the type For your safety, please read the following text recommended by the manufacturer. carefully.
  • Page 10 Safety precautions 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

    Installation Installation Unit care • Turn off all equipment before connection and • Pull out the AC mains lead from the outlet read the appropriate operating instructions. before maintenance. Clean this unit with a soft cloth. • When dirt is heavy, wring a wet cloth tightly to wipe the dirt, and then wipe it with a soft cloth.

  • Page 12: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Main unit SELECT...
  • 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 •...

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    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 (...

  • Page 16: Connections

    Connections Speakers/AC mains lead • Use only the supplied 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 (not supplied) Output correction function AC mains lead connection (LAPC) Connect only after all other connections are You can make the optimum adjustment completed.
  • 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 Are you using an Android device? ■ Settings for the first time Using “Technics Music App” ( 22) 1 Press [ ] to turn this unit on. • “Wi-Fi Setup” is displayed. 2 Press [ ], [ ] to select “On” and then Using an internet browser (...
  • Page 20 4 The “AirPlay Setup” screen appears • “Linking” is displayed. on your iPhone. • When the connection is established, • This system will be displayed as “Technics “Success” is displayed. ****** SU-C550 ”. To change the name, - “Fail”...
  • Page 21 Using the WPS PIN code Using iPhone/iPad/iPod “WPS PIN” “With iPod” If your wireless router supports WPS, you can With this method you will share the wireless set up a connection by entering the WPS PIN network settings of your iPod/iPhone/iPad with 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 Name is selected. • Press [CLEAR] to delete a letter. • Wait until “Please Wait” disappears. • Press [ 10] to insert a letter “A”. 7 Perform the network setting. ( 18) • Default name is “Technics SU-C550 ****** ”. ****** “...

  • 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: Using Bluetooth

    1 Press [ -PAIRING]. • If a Bluetooth device is already connected, ® • “Ready” is indicated on the display. disconnect it. ( 29) 2 Select “SU-C550” from the 1 Press [ -PAIRING]. Bluetooth device’s menu. ® 2 Press [MENU].
  • 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/ Download and install the dedicated app Note “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 using a wide variety of functions. For details, visit: www.technics.com/support/ Playing back content stored on...
  • 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 SU-C550 ” ****** 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: Firmware Updates

    For details, refer to the following Downloading takes approx. 15 minutes. website. Do not disconnect the AC mains lead or 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 Using output correction function (LAPC) You can make the optimum adjustment according to your own speakers. Measuring the output signal of the amplifier and correcting its output (LAPC) ■ ■ Preparation Turning on/off the output correction • Disconnect the headphones. function 1 Press [SETUP].

  • Page 40: 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. Heat buildup of this unit General This unit becomes warm when used for a long The unit does not work.
  • Page 41 Playback does not start. • Depending on your environment or connected devices, it may take some time. • Check to see if the format of the file is supported. About supported format, refer to The USB drive or its contents cannot be “File format”.
  • Page 42 ® • Make sure that the multicast function on the to set the audio output to “SU-C550” manually. wireless router is enabled. Read the operating instructions for the device • Depending on the router, WPS button may not for details.

  • Page 43: Network Settings

    Playback does not start. Remote control The sound is interrupted. • Try to place the speakers further away from this unit. The remote control does not work properly. • If using the 2.4 GHz band on the wireless router, simultaneous use with other 2.4 •...
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Firmware update is available PGM Full • The firmware (free of charge) for this unit is • The number of programmed tracks is more available. than 24. Press [OK]. Please Wait Press [ ], [ ] to select “Yes” and then press •...

  • 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: Specifications

    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 50 W consumption Wavelength 790 nm (CD) Power Laser power CLASS 1 consumption in Format CD-DA...
  • Page 49 ■ ■ TERMINALS SECTION Wi-Fi 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 (Continued) ■ 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 11, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com SQT1114 ©Panasonic Corporation 2015 M1215KZ0...

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