Technics SU-C550 Operating Instructions Manual
SU-C550
CD Stereo Amplifier
Operating Instructions
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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.
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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.
Director
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 these operating instructions
- Pages to be referred to are indicated as “ ○○”.
- The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.
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/
LAPC (Load Adaptive Phase
Calibration)
Adaptive processing of speaker impedance
flattens frequency amplitude and phase
characteristics. The result is the reproduction
of sound with rich spatial expression.
Full-digital amplifier
This unit is a full-digital amplifier. Its speciallydesigned jitter reduction circuit and highprecision PWM conversion circuit eliminate
distortion, noise, and jitter.
Various music sources
This unit supports a wide range of inputs,
such as iOS device, Bluetooth
®
device, etc. as
well as CD.
High-resolution sound sources stored in your
smartphone, PC, etc. can also be played
back using wired LAN connection/wireless
LAN connection. Also you can download
“Technics Music App” into your smartphone
for easy operation.
Features
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Table of contents
Safety precautions 08
Please carefully read the “Safety precautions” of this
manual before use.
Installation 11
Installation
Control reference guide 12
Main unit, Remote control
Connections 16
Speaker connection, AC mains lead connection,
Network settings
Operations 24
Playing back CDs, etc.
Settings 36
Other settings, Using output correction function
(LAPC)
Troubleshooting 40
Before requesting service, read the troubleshooting.
Others 45
Playable media, Specifications, etc.
Accessories
AC mains lead (1)
K2CT3YY00081
Remote control (1)
N2QAYA000114
Batteries for
remote control (2)
• Product numbers provided in these operating instructions are correct as of December 2015.
• These may be subject to change.
• Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.
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Safety precautions
Warning
Unit
• T
o 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.
Caution
Unit
• D
o 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 and
tropical 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.
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 antenna. Doing so may cause
this unit to fall, resulting in personal injury or
malfunction of this unit.
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Safety precautions
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.
(Back of product)
Caution for AC Mains Lead
(For the AC mains plug of three pins)
F
or 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
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
(10 ampere)
Fuse
(10 ampere)
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Safety precautions
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.
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 11, 22525 Hamburg,
Germany
This product is in compliance with the radio standards of the following countries.
GB, DE, AT, BE, DK, SE, FR, IT, ES, NL, FI, GR, PT, PL, HU, CZ, SK, EE, LV, LT, SI, BG, RO, MT, CY, IE,
LU, HR, NO, CH, IS, LI
This product is intended for general consumer. (Category 3)
This WLAN feature of this product shall exclusively be used inside buildings.
This product on purpose to connect to access point of 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WLAN.
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Safety precautions / Installation
Installation
• Turn off all equipment before connection and
read the appropriate operating instructions.
Unit care
• Pull out the AC mains lead from the outlet
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, a chemical wiper,
etc. This might cause the exterior case to be
deformed or the coating to come off.
Installation
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Control reference guide
Main unit
SELECT
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Control reference guide
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 Power indicator
• Blue: The unit is on.
• Red: The unit is in standby mode with the following status.
- Network standby function is available. ( 37)
- Charging an iPhone/iPad/iPod ( 27)
• Off: The unit is in standby mode with no function available.
03 Remote control signal sensor
• Distance: Within approx. 7 m directly in front
• Angle: Approx. 30° left and right
04 [SELEC T]/[
], [ ], [ ], [ ]:
Switch the input source ( 30, 31, 32)/
Basic control buttons ( 24)
• These switches work just by touching the marks. Each time you
touch the switch, there will be a beep sound. ( 36)
05 Display
• Input source, playback status, etc. are displayed. For details, visit:
www.technics.com/support/
06 USB-A terminal
• Port for iPhone/iPad/iPod and USB devices ( 26, 27)
07 Headphones jack
• When a plug is connected, the speakers 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.
08 Adjust volume
• 0 (min) to 100 (max)
09 Top cover ( 24)
10 Optical digital input terminal ( 30)
11 LAN terminal ( 18)
12 USB-B terminal
• For connecting to a PC, etc. ( 31)
13 Speaker output terminals ( 16)
14 AC IN terminal ( 17)
15 Product identification marking
• The model number is indicated.
16 Wireless LAN antenna ( 19
)
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Control reference guide
Remote control
Using the remote control
2
1
R03/LR03, AAA
(Alkaline or manganese batteries)
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. ( 12)
• Keep the batteries out of reach of children
to prevent swallowing.
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Control reference guide
Remote control code
When other equipment responds to the
supplied remote control, change the remote
control code.
• The factory default is “Mode 1”.
1 Press [SETUP].
2 Press [
], [ ] to select “Remote
Control” and then press [OK].
• The current remote control code of this
unit is displayed.
3 When “Set Mode 1/2” is displayed,
set the remote control code of the
remote control.
To set “Mode 1”:
Press and hold [OK] and [1] for at least
4 seconds.
To set “Mode 2”:
Press and hold [OK] and [2] for at least
4 seconds.
4 Point the remote control at this
unit, and press and hold [OK] for
at least 4 seconds.
• When the remote control code is
changed, the new code will appear on
the display for a few seconds.
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When “Remote 1” or “Remote 2” is
displayed
When “Remote 1” or “Remote 2” is
displayed, the remote control codes of
this unit and remote control are different.
Perform step 3 above.
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 [CD]/[USB]/[
-PAIRING]: Select the
device to be operated
( 24, 26, 27, 28, 29)
03 [>SELECT<]: Switch the input source
( 30, 31, 32)
04 [MENU]: Enter menu
( 24, 26, 28, 32, 35)
05 [SETUP]: Enter setup menu ( 36)
06 [+VOL-]: Adjust the volume
• 0 (min) to 100 (max)
07 [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.
08 Basic playback control buttons
09 [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.)
10 [
], [ ], [ ], [ ]/[OK]: Selection/OK
11 [RETURN]: Return to the previous
display
12 [DIMMER]: Adjust the brightness of
the display, etc.
• 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. (Basic control buttons on this
unit are not turned off.)
• Press repeatedly to switch the
brightness.
13 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.
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Connections
Speakers/AC mains lead
• Use only the supplied AC mains lead.
• 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.
• To optimise the audio output, you can measure the amplifier output signal and correct its
output when it is connected to the speakers. ( 39)
Speaker cable (not supplied)
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.
DO NOT
• 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.
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