Technics SA-C100 - Network CD Receiver Manual

Accessories

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

• About descriptions in this Owner's Manual
  • The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.

The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the unit.

• Product numbers provided in this Owner's Manual are correct as of August 2023.
• These may be subject to change.
• Do not use AC power supply cord with other equipment.

Installation

Turn off all the equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Be sure to raise this unit when moving, and do not drag this unit.

Unit care

• Pull out the AC power supply cord from the socket 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.
• Do not use solvents including benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergent, chemical wiper, etc. Doing so may cause the exterior case to be deformed or the coating to come off.

To dispose of or transfer this unit
Before disposing of or transferring this unit, be sure to erase all the recorded information by restoring the settings to factory default.

1. Press [SETUP].
2. Press [], [] repeatedly to select "Initialization" and then press [OK].
3. Press [ ], [ ] to select "Yes" and then press [OK].
   • A confirmation screen appears. Select "Yes" in the following steps to restore all the settings to defaults.
4. Press [ ], [ ] to select "Yes" and then press [OK] again.
   • Before you dispose of or transfer this unit to a third party, be sure to log out of your music streaming services accounts to prevent unauthorized use of your accounts.

Network services
The services provided by their respective service providers may be changed or discontinued without notice. Panasonic bears no responsibility for change or discontinuance of their services.
Not all music streaming services are available in all countries/regions. Registration/ subscription may be required, or fees may be charged to use music streaming services. Services are subject to change or be discontinued. For details, visit an individual music streaming service's website.

Panasonic Corporation, a company having its registered office of 1006, Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka 571-8501, Japan, automatically collects personal data such as IP address and/or Device ID from your device as soon as you connect it to the Internet. We do this to protect our customers and the integrity of our Service as well as to protect the rights or property of Panasonic.
You have a right of access, rectification and objection to in certain circumstances, a right of erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and a right to object to other forms of processing. If you wish to exercise any of the above rights and/or wish to know more about the processing of your personal data in this context, please refer to the full text of our privacy policy displayed at the support page of your device,
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/ cs/audio/, http://www.technics.com/support/ or contact our customer communications/ support number or address described in the Pan European Guarantee included in your device box to send you the full text of our privacy policy.
If you are a California resident, additional privacy notice applies to you, in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act. Please see Appendix in the link below also. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/audio/, http://www.technics.com/support/

Control reference guide

This unit (front)

1. 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.
2. Top cover
   • The top cover can slide to the both sides.
   • The magnet is built-in to keep the top cover closing.
   • Do not apply too much force to the top cover when sliding it. Doing so may cause malfunction.
   • Do not leave the top cover open for a prolonged period. Doing so will cause the lens to become dirty.
3. Adjust volume
   • 0 (min) to 100 (max)
4. Headphones jack
   • When a plug is connected, the speaker output terminals and subwoofer output terminal do not output sound.
   • Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
   • Listening at full volume for long periods may damage the user's ears.
5. USB-A terminal (For AV) (5 V 500 mA)
   • You can connect a USB device to the unit and play back music stored on the USB device.
6. Power indicator
   • Blue: The unit is on.
   • Red: T he unit is in standby mode with the network standby function.
   • Off: T he unit is in standby mode with no function available.
7. Remote control signal sensor
   • Reception distance:
     Within approx. 7 m (23 ft) directly in front
   • Reception angle:
     Approx. 30° left and right
8. Touch switches
   • [SELECT]:
     Switch the input source
   • [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]:
     Playback operation buttons (e.g. "CD")

     Stop	[]
     Pause	[] Press again to resume.
     Skip	[] []
     Search	Press and hold [] or [].

   • Each time you press the switch, a beep sound will be heard.
9. Display
   • Input source, clock, playback status, etc. are displayed.

This unit (rear)

10. FM ANT terminal
11. PHONO EARTH terminal
    • For connecting the ground wire of a turntable.
12. Analog audio input terminals (PHONO)
    • Please use the cable less than 3 m.
13. Analog audio input terminals (LINE)
14. LAN terminal
15. Coaxial digital input terminals (COAX)
16. Optical digital input terminal
    • You can connect a DVD player, etc. with optical digital audio cable (not supplied) and play back music.
    • The digital audio input terminal of this unit can only detect the following linear PCM signals. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device.
      • Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
      • Number of quantization bits: 16/24 bit
17. Subwoofer output terminal
18. Speaker output terminals
19. Product identification marking
    • The model number is indicated.
20. AC IN terminal ()

1. [ ]: 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.
2. [CD]/[RADIO]/[-PAIRING]: Select the device to be operated
3. [>SELECT<]: Switch the input source
4. [MENU]: Enter menu
5. [SETUP]: Enter setup menu
6. [+VOL-]: Adjust the volume
   • 0 (min) to 100 (max)
7. [MUTE]: Mute the sound
   • Press [MUTE] again to cancel. "MUTE" is also cancelled when you adjust the volume or when you turn the unit to standby.
8. Playback operation buttons
9. [FAV]: Select the favorite radio station or playlist (FM, Internet Radio, Podcasts, etc.)
   • You can register up to 9 favorite stations. To register, press and hold [FAV] while the favorite station or playlist is played back, select the number to register and then press [OK].
10. [INFO]: View content information
    • Press this button to display the track, artist, and album names, file type, sampling frequency, and other information. (The information varies depending on the input source.)
    • Press and hold this button to display the setting status of "RE-MASTER".

11. [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]/[OK]: Selection/OK
12. [RETURN]: Return to the previous display
13. [DIMMER]: Adjust the brightness of the display, etc.
    • When the display is turned off, it will light up for a few seconds only when you operate this unit. Before the display turns off, "Display Off" will be displayed for a few seconds.
    • Press repeatedly to switch the brightness.
14. [PGM]: Set the program function
15. Numeric buttons, etc.
    • To select a 2-digit number Example: 16: [10] > [1] > [6]
    • To select a 4-digit number Example: 1234: [10] > [10] > [10] > [1] > [2] > [3] > [4]
    • [ CLEAR]: Clear the entered value.

• Using the remote control
  

Note

• Insert the battery so the terminals ( and ) match those in the remote control.
• Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this unit.
• Keep the batteries out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

• Tape the antenna to a wall or column at the position with the least amount of interference.
• The interference may occur if any electronic devices are nearby.

Analog audio output device connection
When connecting a turntable, connect the PHONO cable (not supplied) to PHONO terminals and the PHONO earth lead to the PHONO EARTH terminal of this unit.
When connecting an analog audio output device such as Blu-ray Disc player, connect the analog audio cable (not supplied) to LINE IN terminals.

• Press [>SELECT<] repeatedly to select "PHONO" or "LINE" to play back. (Turn the volume down before switching the input.)
• Do not connect an analog audio output device such as Blu-ray Disc player to PHONO terminals.

Speaker connection

1. Turn the knobs to loosen them, and insert the core wires into the holes.
   
2. Tighten the knobs.
   

Note

• When the connections are completed, pull the speaker cables lightly to check that they are connected firmly.
• Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the amplifier.
  
• Wire the polarity (+/-) of the terminals correctly. Not doing so may adversely affect stereo effects or cause malfunction.
• For details, refer to the operating instructions of the speakers.

AC power supply cord connection
Connect only after all other connections are completed.

• Use only the supplied AC power supply cord.
• Insert the plugs of the cables to be connected all the way in.
• Do not bend cables at sharp angles.
• Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi^®) setting may start when this unit is turned on. If you stop the Wi-Fi setting, select "No" in "Wi-Fi Setup" screen. Select "Yes" to keep the Wi-Fi setting.

Note

• This unit consumes a small amount of AC power even when the unit is in standby mode. Remove the plug from the main electrical outlet if you will not be using the unit for an extended period of time. Place the unit so the plug can be easily removed.

Network settings

Preparation
If you install the Google Home app or Apple Home app on your smartphone/tablet, you can set up a connection using the application.

• When using Chromecast-enabled apps to play music on this unit, set up a connection using the Google Home app.
• When using AirPlay to play music on this unit, add the product to Home in the Apple Home app. Adding this unit to the network via Apple Home app will also allow the user to stream audio using Siri.
• Make sure that the Wi-Fi function is activated on your smartphones/tablet.

( Using Google Home app)

1. Install the Google Home app on your smartphone/tablet.
   • To download the Google Home app, visit: https://www.google.com/cast/setup/
     

(Using Apple Home app)

1. Install Apple Home app on your smartphone/tablet.
   • To download Apple Home app, visit: https://www.apple.com/ios/home/
     
2. Connect your smartphone/tablet to the same network as this unit before setting.
   • Make sure that the network is connected to the Internet.

Wired LAN connection

1. Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
2. Connect this unit to a broadband router, etc. using a LAN cable.
3. Connect the AC power supply cord to this unit, and press [].
   • When the connection is established, " " is displayed.
4. Press [>SELECT<] to select "Chromecast built-in".
5. (Using Google Home app)
   Open the Google Home app and follow the on-screen instructions to set up a connection.
   (Using Apple Home app)
   Open Apple Home app and follow the on-screen instructions to add product to Home.

Note

• While the AC power supply cord is disconnected, the LAN cable must be connected or disconnected.
• Use category 7 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when connecting to peripheral devices.
• Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN port can damage the unit.
• When a LAN cable is connected, the Wi-Fi function may be disabled.

Wireless LAN connection
Preparation

1. Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
2. Disconnect the LAN cable.
3. Place this unit as close to the wireless router as possible.
4. Connect the AC power supply cord to this unit.

Note

• The setting will be cancelled after the set time limit. In that case, try the setting again.
• To cancel this setting in the middle, press [ ] or turn the unit to standby mode.
• When the connection is established, " " is displayed.

Network setting for the first time using app

1. Press [ ] to turn this unit on.
   • "Wi-Fi Setup" is displayed.
2. Press [ ], [ ] to select "Yes" and then press [OK].
3. (Using Google Home app)
   Open the Google Home app and follow the on-screen instructions.
   (Using Apple Home app)
   Open the Apple Home app and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note

• This unit will be displayed as "TechnicsSA-C100-****" if the device name is not set. ("****" stands for characters unique to each set.)
• You can check your network information (SSID, MAC address and IP address) from the Google Home app or "Technics Audio Center" app.
• Some items on the Google Home app are irrelevant to this unit.
• When this unit is switched to standby mode and turned on before the Wi-Fi setting is complete, "Wi-Fi Setup" is displayed. Set "Wi-Fi Menu" to "Off" to turn off the display.

Setting the network from the setup menu

1. Press [>SELECT<] to select "Chromecast built-in".
2. Press [SETUP].
3. Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select "Network" and then press [OK].
   • When "Wi-Fi Menu" screen is displayed, press [OK].
4. Press [ ], [ ] to select "On" and then press [OK]. (The wireless LAN function is enabled.)
5. Press [ ], [ ] to select "Wi-Fi Setup" and then press [OK].
   • "Setting" is displayed.
6. ( Using Google Home app)
   Open the Google Home app and follow the on-screen instructions.
   ( Using Apple Home app)
   Open the Apple Home app and follow the on-screen instructions.

Using the Google Home app or Apple Home app
"Wi-Fi Setup"

1. Open the Google Home app or Apple Home app and follow the on-screen instructions to set up a connection.
   • When the connection is established, "Success" is displayed.
     • "Fail" may be displayed if the connection was not complete. Try this method again from the setup menu. If "Fail" is still displayed, try other methods.
2. Press [OK] to exit the setting.

Note

• This unit will be displayed as "TechnicsSA-C100-****" if the device name is not set. ("****" stands for characters unique to each set.)
• You can check your network information (SSID, MAC address and IP address) from the Google Home app or "Technics Audio Center" app.
• Some items on the Google Home app are irrelevant to this unit.

Streaming music over the network
This unit is compatible with Chromecast-enabled apps. For detailed information of Chromecastenabled apps, visit: g.co/cast/apps
You can also stream music files from the device on your network to this unit by using the free app "Technics Audio Center". Download and install the app from the website below.
www.technics.com/support/
And, you can also stream music over AirPlay.

Preparation

• Complete the network settings.
  (Make sure that the network is connected to the Internet.)
• Install the supported application on your device.
• Connect the device to the network currently used at home.

1. Open the Chromecast-enabled app, AirPlay-enabled app or "Technics Audio Center" app on your device (smartphone, tablet, etc.), and select this unit as the output speaker.
2. Play back the music.

Playing back CDs

1. Press [] to turn this unit on.
2. Press [CD].
3. Open the top cover with a sliding motion and then insert the CD.
   • The top cover can slide to the both sides.
   • Place the CD with its label facing up, and push the center of the CD until a clicking sound is heard.
4. Close the top cover with a sliding motion.
   • This unit cannot play back the CD while the top cover is open.
5. Press [].

To eject the CD

1. Open the top cover with a sliding motion.
2. Eject the CD.
   

• Be careful not to hit the CD with the top cover.
• Eject the CD after the CD has stopped turning.

Note

• Be careful not to get your finger caught in the top cover when opening/closing it.
• Be careful not to touch the lens with your fingers.
• The lens lights when the following operations are performed with no CD inserted. This is not a malfunction.
  • When turning the power on
  • When selecting "CD" as the input source
  • When opening and closing the top cover

Repeat Playback/Random repeat playback

1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select "Repeat"/"Random" and then press [OK].
3. Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to an item and then press [OK].
   • During random playback, you cannot skip to the previous track.

Program playback

1. Press [PGM] in the stop mode.
   • "Program Mode" screen is displayed.
2. Press the numeric buttons to select tracks.
   • Repeat this step to make further selections.
3. Press [] to start playback.
   • Press [ ] or [ ] in the stop mode to check the programmed order.
   • Press [CLEAR] in the stop mode to clear the last track.
   • Press [PGM] in the stop mode to cancel the program mode, and the program memory will be stored.
   • Press [] in the stop mode and select "Yes" to cancel the program mode. (The program memory will be cleared.)

Note

• The program memory is cleared when replacing the CD.
• The program mode is cancelled when the random repeat playback is set.

Storing FM stations
You can preset up to 30 channels for FM.

• A station previously stored is overwritten when another station is selected for the same channel by presetting.

1. Press [RADIO] repeatedly to select "FM".
2. Press [MENU].
3. Press [ ], [] repeatedly to select "Auto Preset" and then press [OK].
4. Press [ ], [ ] to select an item and then press [OK].

Lowest:
To begin the auto preset with the lowest frequency (87.9/87.5 MHz).

Current:
To begin the auto preset with the current frequency.

• The tuner starts to preset all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order.
• The factory default is "Lowest".

Listening to FM Radio

To listen to a preset FM channel

1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select "Tuning Mode" and then press [OK].
3. Press [ ], [ ] to select "Preset" and then press [OK].
4. Press [], [] or numeric buttons to select the channel.

Using Bluetooth^®

Pairing a Bluetooth^® device

• Turn on the Bluetooth^® feature of the device and place the device near this unit.
• If a Bluetooth^® device is already connected, disconnect it.

1. Press [-PAIRING].
   • When "Pairing" is indicated on the display, proceed to step 5.
   • By pressing and holding [-PAIRING] this unit starts waiting for registering. Proceed to step 5.
2. Press [MENU].
3. Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select "Pairing" and then press [OK].
4. Press [], [ ] to select "Yes" and then press [OK].
   • "Pairing" is displayed, and this unit waits for registering.
5. Select "Technics-SA-C100-****" from the Bluetooth^® device's menu.
   • The name of the connected device is indicated on the display.
   • The MAC address "****" ("****" stands for a character that is unique to each set.) may be displayed before "TechnicsSA-C100-****" is displayed.
   • If the device name is set on the Google Home app, the set name is displayed.

Note

• You can also enter pairing mode by pressing and holding [-PAIRING] when the input source is "Bluetooth".
• If prompted for the passkey, input "0000".
• You can register up to 8 devices with this unit. If a 9th device is paired, the device that has not been used the longest will be replaced.

Listening to music stored on a Bluetooth ® device

1. Press [-PAIRING].
   • "Ready" or "Pairing" is indicated on the display.
2. Select "Technics-SA-C100-****" from the Bluetooth^® device's menu.
   • The name of the connected device is indicated on the display.
   • If the device name is set on the Google Home app, the set name is displayed.
3. Start playback on the Bluetooth^® device.

Note

• Refer to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth^® device for details.
• This unit can only be connected to one device at a time.
• When "Bluetooth" is selected as the input source, this unit will automatically try and connect to the last connected Bluetooth^® device. ("Linking" is displayed during this process.)

Disconnecting a Bluetooth^® device

1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select "Disconnect?" and then press [OK].
3. Press [ ], [ ] to select "Yes" and then press [OK].

Note

• The Bluetooth^® device will be disconnected if a different audio source is selected.

Specifications

GENERAL

* 1: Wired LAN or Wireless LAN

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Output power	50 W + 50 W (1 kHz, T.H.D. 1.0%, 4 , 20 kHz LPF)
FTC output power	35 W + 35 W (1 kHz, T.H.D. 1.0%, 4 ,20 kHz LPF)
Load Impedance	4 - 16
Frequency Response
PHONO (MM)	20 Hz - 20 kHz (RIAA DEVIATION ±1 dB,8 )
LINE	2 0 Hz - 40 kHz (-3 dB, 8 )
DIGITAL	2 0 Hz - 80 kHz (-3 dB, 8 )
Input sensitivity/ Input impedance
LINE	6 50 mV / 31 k
PHONO (MM)	6.5 mV / 47 k

TUNER SECTION
Frequency Modulation (FM)

Preset memory	30 stations
Frequency range	87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step) 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)
Antenna terminals	75 (unbalanced)

DISC SECTION

Bluetooth^® SECTION

*2: Prospective communication distance
Measurement environment:
Temperature 25°C (77°F)/Height 1.0 m (3.3 ft)
Measure in "Mode1" (Emphasis on connectivity)

TERMINALS SECTION

Headphones Jack	S tereo, 3.5 mm (1/8")
USB	FRONT USB Type A Connector
Support Memory Capacity	2 TB (max)
Maximum number of folders (albums)	800
Maximum number of files (songs)	8000
File system	FAT16, FAT32, NTFS
USB port power	DC OUT 5 V 0.5 A (max)
Ethernet interface	LAN (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T)
Analog Input	Line input (Pin Jack) PHONO (MM) (Pin Jack)
Analog Output	Sub Woofer output (Pin Jack)
Digital Input	Optical digital input (Optical terminal) Coaxial digital input (Pin Jack)
Format support	LPCM

FORMAT SECTION
USB-A

Wi-Fi SECTION

• The WLAN feature of this product shall exclusively be used inside buildings.

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.
• This unit does not support VBR (Variable Bit Rate) playback.
• Some of the connected devices or servers may be capable of converting files in formats not supported by this unit and output them. For details, refer to the operating instructions for your server.
• File information (sampling frequency, etc.) shown by this unit and playback software may differ from each other.
• Depending on PC, application, etc., the content may not be played back even though the sampling frequency is supported. Check the PC, application, etc. to play back properly.

USB-A / LAN (DMR)*

*: Whether or not each music file can be played back over your network is determined by the network server even if the format of the file is listed above. For example, if you are using Windows Media Player 11, not all music files on the PC are playable. You can play back only those added to the library of Windows Media Player 11.

Note

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Mass and dimensions are approximate.

If you have any questions, visit:
U.S.A.: https://shop.panasonic.com/support
Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support
Register online at https://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only)