Panasonic SCC70 Operating Instructions

Basic Operating Instructions

Compact Stereo System

SC-C70

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.

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.

Director

Michiko Ogawa

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 these operating instructions

-Pages to be referred to are indicated as “ ○○”.

-The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.

• A more detailed operating instruction is available in “Operating Instructions” (PDF format). To read it, download it from the website.

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Sales and Support Information

Customer Communications Centre

•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/

Table of contents

Safety precautions	05
Installation	07

Control reference guide	08

Connections	11

Network settings	12

Playing back CDs	17

Listening to DAB/DAB+ / FM Radio	18

Using Bluetooth®	19
Licenses	20

Specifications	21

Accessories

AC mains lead (1)	DAB antenna (1)	Remote control (1)	Batteries for remote
K2CT3DR00009	N1EYYY000015	N2QAYA000149	control (2)

•Product numbers provided in these operating instructions are correct as of July 2017.

•These may be subject to change.

•Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

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.

-Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.

-Do not place heavy items on this unit.

AC mains lead

•To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

-Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit.

-Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.

-Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

-Do not handle the plug with wet hands.

-Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug.

-Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

•The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.

•Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

-An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earth connection.

Safety precautions

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.

•This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.

•Do not put any objects on this unit. This unit becomes hot while it is on.

•This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

•Do not look at the laser with an observation optical system like magnifying glass, however it does not affect the human health.

•Keep magnetic items away from the product. Powerful magnets inside the top cover and disc tray part may damage debit cards, travel cards (transit passes), clocks and other objects.

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.

•Do not lift or carry this unit by holding the top cover or front of this unit. Doing so may cause this unit to fall, resulting in personal injury or malfunction of this unit.

Battery

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

Safety precautions (Continued)

replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

•Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and may cause a fire.

-Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the remote control for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

-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.

-Do not take apart or short circuit.

-Do not recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

-Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

-Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same time.

•When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Speakers

•Be cautious when children are near.

•Do not insert a finger into the bass reflex ports on the rear of this unit. Pay close attention to children as doing so may cause personal injury.

•Do not carry this unit by holding the subwoofer of the bottom of this unit.

•Do not touch the speaker diaphragm on the bottom of this unit. Doing so may deform the diaphragm, and as a result, sound may not be output correctly.

(Back of product)

Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For the AC mains plug of three pins)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 3-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 3-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B).

Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

2.Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A	Figure B
Fuse	Fuse
(3 ampere)	(3 ampere)

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.

•Do not carry this unit by holding the subwoofer of the bottom of 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 localisation 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 the speakers.

Determining the installation location

•Place this unit on a flat safe surface.

•To minimise the gap in audio quality between left and right, install this unit in the way that acoustic conditions (reflection and absorption of sound) around this unit can be the same.

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 localisation performance and sound ambience may deteriorate. If this occurs, adjust the distance between this unit and the wall.

Adjusting with the Space Tune function

•You can adjust the sound quality according to the installation location.

Installation

Unit care

Pull out the AC mains lead 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.