Basic Owner’s Manual
Manuel d’utilisation Fonctions de base
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.
Sans frontières, la musique est aussi intemporelle,
touchant le coeur des gens en traversant les cultures
et les générations.
Tous les jours, nous attendons la révélation d’une
expérience émotionnelle authentique à partir d’un son
venu de nulle part.
Permettez-nous de vous emmener en voyage pour
redécouvrir la musique.
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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.
Through delivering this experience we want to support the
development and enjoyment of the world’s many musical cultures.
This is our philosophy.
With a combination of our love of music and the vast high-end audio
experience of the Technics team, we stand committed to building a
brand that provides the ultimate emotive musical experience by music
lovers, for music lovers.
Apportez à tous l’expérience musicale
empreinte d’émotions
Chez Technics, nous savons que l’expérience de l’écoute n’est pas
purement et simplement une question de technologie, mais de
relation magique entre les personnes et la musique.
Nous voulons que tout un chacun puisse ressentir la musique telle
qu’elle a été conçue à l’origine et lui permettre de ressentir le choc
émotionnel qu’il brûle de connaître.
En apportant ce vécu, nous cherchons à accompagner le
développement et le plaisir des nombreuses cultures musicales du
monde. Telle est notre philosophie.
Ici et maintenant, alliant l’amour de la musique et la grande
expérience musicale de l’équipe Technics, nous sommes pleinement
déterminés à construire une marque qui apporte le vécu musical
émotionnel aux fervents de la musique.
Director
Directeur
Michiko Ogawa
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Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
• About descriptions in this Owner’s Manual
- Pages to be referred to are indicated as “ ○○”.
- The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 05
Installation 07
Control reference guide 08
Connections 10
Network settings 11
Available input sources 15
Basic
Using Bluetooth
®
16
Streaming music over the network 17
Licenses 18
Specifications 19
Others 22
Accessories
AC power supply cord (1)
K2CG3YY00209
• The smartphone on the cover page is not supplied with this unit.
• Product numbers provided in this Owner’s Manual are correct as of July 2019.
• These may be subject to change.
• Do not use AC power supply cord with other equipment.
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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.
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 groundingtype 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.
Warning
AC power supply cord
• The power plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the power plug can be
unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.
• Ensure the earth pin on the power plug is securely
connected to prevent electrical shock.
- An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall
be connected to a power socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
Caution
Unit
• Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted
candles, on this unit.
• 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.
Placement
• Place this unit on an even surface.
• 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 expose this unit to direct sunlight, high
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive
vibration.
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• 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.
- Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
- Do not place heavy items on this unit.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following mark and symbols are located on bottom
of the unit.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
Conforms to UL STD 62368-1.
Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.62368-1.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES IN THE U.S.A. AND
CANADA.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules and
Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC/ISED radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the ISED radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should
be installed and operated keeping the radiator at
least 20 cm (7
For indoor use only
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
7
/8”) or more away from person’s body.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
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.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance,
follow the attached installation instructions and use
only shielded interface cables when connecting to
peripheral devices.
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.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Technics
Model No.: SC-C50, SC-C30
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact:
http://shop.panasonic.com/support
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
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.
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Product Identification Marking is located on the
bottom of the unit.
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Installation
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.
Notes on the speakers
These speakers do not have magnetic shielding.
Do not place them near TV, PC or other
equipment easily influenced by magnetism.
• Playing music at high volumes for a long period
can cause damage to the system and shorten
the life of the system.
• Decrease the volume in the following
conditions to prevent damage.
- When playing distorted sound
- When adjusting the sound quality
- When turning on/off this unit
For optimum sound effects
The quality and volume of the bass sound, sound
localization performance, sound ambience,
etc. will change depending on the installation
location of this unit, listening position, room
conditions, and other factors. Refer to the
information below when installing this unit.
Determining the installation location
• Place this unit on a flat safe surface.
Adjusting the distances between this unit
and the wall
• If you install this unit close to a wall or a
corner, the bass sound will be more powerful,
however, if the unit is too close to it, sound
localization performance and sound ambience
may deteriorate.
Adjusting with the Space Tune function
You can adjust the sound quality automatically
according to the installation location (near the
wall or the corner of the room).
Press and hold [] for 5 seconds.
• ”Space Tune (Auto)” is displayed.
Press [] again while “Space Tune (Auto)” is
displayed.
• A test tone outputs quite big while the
measurement is in progress.
• When the adjustment is complete, “Success”
is displayed.
• To cancel the adjustment in the middle,
press [
].
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.
Using “Technics Audio Center”
If you install the dedicated app “Technics
Audio Center” (free of charge) on your tablet/
smartphone, you can stream music files from
the device on your network to this unit and
configure the settings of sound quality, etc.
For details, visit:
www.technics.com/support/
Firmware updates
Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated
firmware for this unit that may add or improve
the way a feature operates. These updates are
available free of charge.
• Update via Internet ( 11)
• For details of the update via USB flash memory,
refer to the following website.
www.technics.com/support/firmware/
To restore all the settings to the
factory defaults
To restore the settings to factory default, press
and hold both [•DIMMER / -INFO] and []
simultaneously for 5 seconds or longer while the
unit is on. The unit restarts automatically, and all
the settings are restored to factory default.
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 (above).
• 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.
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Control reference guide
This unit (front/top)
SC-C50
SC-C30
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 [
] [ ] Adjust volume
• 0 (min) to 100 (max)
03 Display
Input source, etc. are displayed.
04 [ ] Favorite
You can register your favorite station or
playlist (USB, Podcasts, Spotify, etc.), and call
them.
• You can register up to 9 favorite stations or
playlists. To register, press and hold [
until “Memorised” is displayed while
a station tuned in or music is being
played back. Then, the station or music
is automatically registered to an unused
number from 1 to 9.