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

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Safety precautions

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.

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.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

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

Figure A		Figure B
	Fuse	Fuse
		(10 ampere)
	(10 ampere)

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.

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Table of contents

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

Using PC, etc. ..................................................................	17
Using Bluetooth® .............................................................	18
Listening to FM radio ......................................................	20
Listening to DAB/DAB+...................................................	21
Sound adjustment ...........................................................	22
Others...............................................................................	23
Troubleshooting ..............................................................	25
Unit care ...........................................................................	28
Specifications ..................................................................	29

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.

Accessories

∏ 1 AC mains lead	∏ 1 System connection cable	∏ 1 Remote control
(REQ0456)	(K2KYYYY00233)	(N2QAYA000096)

∏ 1 Coaxial digital cable

(K2KYYYY00251)

∏ 1 DAB indoor antenna	∏ 2 Batteries for remote
(RFA3654)	control

≥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	2
Insert the battery so the terminals (i and j)	1
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	R03/LR03, AAA
prevent swallowing.
	(Alkaline or manganese batteries)

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Control reference guide

This unit

∫ Front

∫ Rear

1Power 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)

3Remote control signal sensor

Distance: Within approx. 7 m directly in front Angle: Approx. 30o left and right

4Display

≥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/

5Basic 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:

:	3	(Up)
9	4	(Down)
1/;	OK (OK)
∫	RETURN (Return)
HOME (Touch and hold)	MENU (Enter menu)

6NFC touch area (> 18)

The NFC touch area sheet is attached to this area at the time of purchase.

7Product identification marking

The model number is indicated.

8 DAB/FM terminal (> 10)

9Analogue 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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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.

[AMP]/[NWP]/[CD]: Select the device to be operated

2

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 SU-

C700A/SL-C700.

For information on the operations of the SU-C700A/SL-

C700, please also refer to their operating instructions.

1 Standby/on switch for the SU-C700A

2

Standby/on switch for the SL-C700

3

Select the device to be operated

4

Select the input source of the SU-C700A

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

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Getting started

≥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)

Coaxial digital cable	System connection cable
(supplied)	(supplied)

SU-C700A

This unit (rear)

≥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.

	e.g.,
		This unit
		(rear)
	Audio cable	Optical digital audio cable
	(not supplied)
		(not supplied)

Amplifier			D/A converter

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Antenna connection

This unit

(rear)

Place the antenna where reception is best.

Adhesive tape	Be sure to tighten the nut fully.
(not supplied)

DAB indoor antenna (supplied)

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

AC mains lead connection

Connect only after all other connections are completed.

This unit

(rear)

DO

DO NOT

AC mains lead (supplied)

To a household mains socket

∫ 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.

≥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.

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HOME menu and basic operations

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.).

1Raise the power switch lever of this unit to the [Í/I] position.

2 Press [NWP].

3 Press [HOME].

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

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

	LAN	Connects this unit to a network and
		plays back music over it. (> 13)
	USB	Plays back music stored on a USB
		device or an iPhone/iPad/iPod.
		(> 14, 15, 16)
	PC	Plays back music stored on a PC,
		etc. (> 17)
	Bluetooth	Connects this unit to a Bluetooth®
		device and plays back music stored
		on it. (> 18, 19)
	FM	FM (> 20)
	DAB/DAB+	DAB/DAB+ (> 21)
	SETUP	(> 11, 12, 22, 23, 24, 25)

5 Start play.

∫ To display HOME menu

Press [HOME].

Display brightness

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

Press [DIMMER] repeatedly.

≥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].

3Press [3, 4] repeatedly to select “SETUP” and then press [OK].

4Press [3, 4] repeatedly to select “Beep” and then press [OK].

5Press [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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