Panasonic STC700A Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Network Audio Player

ST-C700A

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.

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

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/

∫ Features of this unit

This unit offers the following features:

Digital Noise Isolation Architecture

Since most digital content storage media are intended for use with PCs, they are not designed with consideration for low noise, which is critical to pure audio reproduction. To overcome this challenge, this unit employs a thorough measure against jitter and outstanding noise blocking technology for each of its interfaces, delivering clear sound.

Virtual Battery Operation

Virtual Battery Operation prevents power supply noise, a factor that causes “turbidity” in sound, from mixing into the audio signal. The result is an improvement in sound localisation performance and spatial expression.

Ultra Low Distortion Oversampling Digital Filter

High-precision oversampling eliminates distortion and enhances the sound quality of music sources, thus reproducing sound rich with spatial expression.

∫ Recommended devices

We recommend using Technics devices (optional) for superior audio quality.

Product name Model number

Speaker System SB-C700A

Compact Disc Player SL-C700

Stereo Integrated Amplifier SU-C700A

Safety precautions

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (10 ampere)

WAR NING

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.

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.

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 any of its levers. 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 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.

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 10-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì 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.

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

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Contact to Authorised Representative: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

This product is intended for general consumer. (Category 3)

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. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

Table of contents

R03/LR03, AAA

(Alkaline or manganese batteries)

Safety precautions ............................................................5

Accessories .......................................................................6

Control reference guide....................................................7

Getting started...................................................................9

HOME menu and basic operations ................................ 11

Network settings .............................................................12

Playing back music files on the DLNA server ..............13

Using iPhone/iPad/iPod..................................................14

Using AirPlay ...................................................................15

Using USB device............................................................15

About descriptions in these operating instructions

≥Pages to be referred to are indicated as “@ ±±”. ≥The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. ≥Unless otherwise indicated, operations are described using the remote control.

Using PC, etc. ..................................................................17

Using Bluetooth

Listening to FM radio ......................................................20

Listening to DAB/DAB+...................................................21

Sound adjustment ...........................................................22

Others ...............................................................................23

Troubleshooting ..............................................................25

Unit care ...........................................................................28

Specifications ..................................................................29

Accessories

∏ 1 AC mains lead

(REQ0456)

∏ 1 System connection cable

(K2KYYYY00233)

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∏ 1 Remote control

(N2QAYA000096)

∏ 1 Coaxial digital cable

(K2KYYYY00251)

∏ 1 DAB indoor antenna

(RFA3654)

∏ 2 Batteries for remote

control

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≥ Product numbers provided in these operating instructions are correct as of June 2015. These may be subject to change. ≥ Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

∫ Using the remote control

Insert the battery so the terminals (i and j) match those in the remote control. Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this unit. (> 7) ≥Keep the batteries out of reach of children to

prevent swallowing.

Control reference guide

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This unit

∫ Front

1 Power switch lever

Turn on/off this unit.

≥ The remote control do not operate when the power switch

lever is in the lowered position.

2 Port for iPhone/iPad/iPod and USB devices (> 14, 15)

3 Remote control signal sensor

Distance: Within approx. 7 m directly in front

Angle: Approx. 30o left and right

4 Display

≥The input source, playback status and other information

are displayed. For more details, check the support site below as well as these operating instructions.

www.technics.com/support/

5 Basic control switches

These switches work just by touching the marks. Each

time you touch the switch, there will be a beep sound.

(> 11)

≥ When playback information is not shown on the display

(except in NFC registration standby mode (> 18)), you can perform the following operations on the touch panel:

∫ Rear

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7 Product identification marking

The model number is indicated.

8 DAB/FM terminal (> 10)

9 Analogue audio output terminal [LINE OUT] (> 9)

: Digital audio output terminal [COAX OUT] (> 9)

; Digital audio output terminal [OPT OUT] (> 9)

< Digital audio input terminal [PC] (> 17)

For connecting to a PC, etc.

= System terminal [CONTROL] (> 9)

> LAN port [LAN] (> 12) ? AC IN terminal [AC IN T] (> 10)

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:3 (Up)

94 (Down)

1/; OK (OK)

∫ RETURN (Return)

HOME (Touch and hold) MENU (Enter menu)

6 NFC touch area (> 18)

The NFC touch area sheet is attached to this area at the

time of purchase.

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Remote control

∫ Buttons that work for this unit

1 [NWP Í]: 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.

≥ The remote control do not operate when the power switch

lever is in the lowered position.

2 [AMP]/[NWP]/[CD]: Select the device to be operated 3 [N INPUT O]: Select the input source

4 [DIMMER]: Adjust the brightness of the display, etc.

(> 11)

5 [HOME]: Display HOME menu (> 11 )

6 [INFO]: View content information

Press this button to display the track, artist, and album names, file type, sampling frequency, and other information.

7 [3, 4, 2, 1]/[OK]: Selection/OK

8 [RETURN]: Return to the previous display

9 [MENU]: Enter menu (> 18, 19, 20, 21, 23)

: [DIRECT]: Turn on/off Direct mode (> 22)

; [RE-MASTER]: Turn on/off Re-master (> 22)

< Basic playback control buttons

= Numeric buttons, etc.

≥ To select a 2-digit number

Example: 16: [S10] > [1] > [6]

≥ To select a 4-digit number

Example: 1234: [S10] > [S10] > [S10] > [1] > [2] > [3] > [4]

≥ [CLEAR]: Clear the entered value.

∫ Buttons that work for the SU-C700A/SL-

C700

The remote control of this unit also works for the SUC700A/SL-C700. For information on the operations of the SU-C700A/SLC700, please also refer to their operating instructions.

1 Standby/on switch for the SU-C700A 2 Standby/on switch for the 3 Select the device to be operated 4 Select the input source of the 5 Adjust the brightness of the display, etc. 6 Measure the characteristics of the amplifier and correct

its output

7 Adjust the volume 8 Mute the sound

SL-C700

SU-C700A

Getting started

This unit

(rear)

SU-C700A

Coaxial digital cable

(supplied)

System connection cable (supplied)

e.g.,

This unit (rear)

Amplifier

Optical digital audio cable (not supplied)

D/A converter

Audio cable

(not supplied)

≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥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. ≥Do not bend cables at sharp angles.

System control connection to an SU-C700A

≥You can output digital audio signals from this unit and play back music. ≥You can automatically link this unit with the SU-C700A and operate them easily with the remote control. (> 25)

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≥ Do not use any other system connection cables or coaxial digital cables except the supplied one. ≥ Connect the system connection cable to the system terminal [CONTROL1] of the SU-C700A. ≥ Connect the coaxial digital cable to the digital audio input terminal [COAX1 IN] of the SU-C700A.

Connecting to an amplifier and a D/A converter

You can output analogue or digital audio signals from this unit and play back music files.

Antenna connection

This unit (rear)

Adhesive tape

(not supplied)

DAB indoor antenna

(supplied)

Be sure to tighten the nut fully.

Place the antenna where reception is best.

AC mains lead

(supplied)

DO DO NOT

This unit

(rear)

To a household mains socket

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≥ If radio reception is poor, use a DAB outdoor antenna (not supplied).

AC mains lead connection

Connect only after all other connections are completed.

∫ To disconnect the AC mains lead from this unit

Pull out the AC mains lead while pressing the top and bottom sides of the connector.

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≥ This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (> 29) even the power switch lever is in the [OFF] position. 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.

HOME menu and basic operations

ラヰヮユ

ヶヴャ

ヒバヘ

Major functions of this unit can be operated from the HOME menu.

Preparation

≥Prepare the music that you want to play back. ≥Turn on the connected device (amplifier, etc.) and lower its

volume.

Adjusting the volume

Adjust the volume of the connected device (amplifier, etc.).

1 Raise the power switch lever of this unit to

the [Í/I] position.

2 Press [NWP].

3 Press [HOME].

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4 Press [3, 4] to select an item and then

press [OK].

≥If there are any other items, repeat this step.

LAN

USB

Connects this unit to a network and plays back music over it. (> 13)

Plays back music stored on a USB device or an iPhone/iPad/iPod. (> 14, 15, 16)

Display brightness

The brightness of this unit’s display and the basic control switches can be changed.

Press [DIMMER] repeatedly.

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≥ When the display is turned off, it will light up only when you

operate this unit. Before the display turns off again, “Display Off” will be displayed for a few seconds.

Operation sound setting

You can turn the beep sound on/off.

≥ The factory default is “On”.

1 Press [NWP].

2 Press [HOME].

3 Press [3, 4] repeatedly to select “SETUP”

and then press [OK].

Bluetooth

FM FM (> 20)

DAB/DAB+ DAB/DAB+ (> 21)

SETUP (> 11, 12, 22, 23, 24, 25)

Plays back music stored on a PC, etc. (> 17)

Connects this unit to a Bluetooth device and plays back music stored on it. (> 18, 19)

5 Start play.

∫ To display HOME menu

Press [HOME].

4 Press [3, 4] repeatedly to select “Beep”

and then press [OK].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “On”/“Off” and then

press [OK].

Operations using the dedicated app “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 SU-C700A using a wide variety of functions. For details, visit:

www.technics.com/support/

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