SC-C500 CD Stereo System Operating Instructions
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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.
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. • These operating instructions are applicable to the following system.
Table of contents Safety precautions 08 Please carefully read the “Safety Precautions” of this manual before use. Installation 11 Installation, Notes on the speakers, etc. Control reference guide 12 Main unit/Speakers, Remote control Connections 16 Speaker connection, AC mains lead connection Network settings Operations 24 Playing back CDs, etc. Settings 36 Sound adjustment, Other settings Troubleshooting 39 Before requesting service, read the troubleshooting.
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.
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Speakers • Do not stand on the speakers. • Do not place heavy items on the speakers. • Do not hold the speaker in one hand to avoid injury by dropping the speaker when carrying. • Do not expose the speakers to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. • Do not expose the speakers to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • The speakers and speaker nets use powerful magnets.
Safety precautions For the United Kingdom and Ireland 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.
Installation Installation • Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. • The speakers produce the sound from the side and rear, as well as from the front. Do not cover the side/rear of the speakers. • Install the speakers at least 10 cm away from the back wall, at least 50 cm away from the side walls. (Keep your speakers more than 10 cm from the main unit.
Control reference guide Main unit/Speakers SELECT Technics logo on the front side Perspective view (Speaker nets cannot be removed.
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.
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.
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) Remote control code 07 [MUTE]: Mute the sound • Press [MUTE] again to cancel.
Connections Speakers/AC mains lead • • • • Use only the supplied speaker cables/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. Speaker cable (supplied) Speaker connection 1 Put the speakers onto 2 Insert the speaker 3 Insert the speaker a work table with the cables into the speaker cables into the speaker clean and soft cloth input terminals.
To a household mains socket Insert the AC mains lead up to a point just before the round hole. AC mains lead (supplied) Speaker cable (supplied) AC mains lead connection Connect only after all other connections are completed. Note • This unit consumes a small amount of AC power ( 48) even when the unit is in standby mode. 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.
Connections Network settings You can stream music from an iOS device (iPhone/iPad/iPod), an Android™ device or a PC (Mac/ Windows) to this unit by using the AirPlay or DLNA feature. ( 32, 34) To use these features, this unit must join the same network as the AirPlay compatible device or the DLNA compatible device. This system can be connected to a router using a LAN cable or built-in Wi-Fi ®. For a stable connection to the network, a wired LAN connection is recommended.
Wireless LAN connection ■Preparation Disconnect the AC mains lead. Disconnect the LAN cable. (When a LAN cable is connected, the Wi-Fi function may be disabled.) ■Choose a network setting method Are you using an iPod touch/iPhone/iPad? Yes (iOS version 7.0 or later) Place this unit as close to the wireless router as possible. Using the WAC (Wireless Accessory Configuration) ( 20) Point up the antenna on the rear of this unit as shown in the figure. (iOS version 5.
Connections Network settings (Continued) Using the WAC (Wireless Accessory Configuration) “WAC Mode for iOS” You can send its Wi-Fi configuration to this system using an iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. • Supported device: iPhone/iPad/iPod touch (iOS version 7.0 or later), or Mac (OS X 10.9 or later, with AirPort Utility 6.3.1. or later) • The following explanations are based on an iPhone. • Make sure your iPhone is connected to your home wireless network beforehand.
Using the WPS button “WPS Push” If your wireless router supports WPS, you can set up a connection by pressing the WPS button. • A compatible wireless router may have the WPS identifier mark. 1 Press [ ], [ ] on the remote control Using the WPS PIN code “WPS PIN” If your wireless router supports WPS, you can set up a connection by entering the WPS PIN code. 1 Press [ ], [ ] on the remote control to select “WPS PIN” and then press to select “WPS Push” and then press [OK]. [OK].
Connections Network settings (Continued) Using “Technics Music App” “Setup from Browser” If you install the dedicated app “Technics Music App” (free of charge) on your Android device, you can set up a connection using the application. • If you’re using an Android device, download the app at Google Play™. • Check the password for your home wireless network. • Make sure your Android device is connected to your home wireless network beforehand.
This unit’s name on the network “Friendly Name” You can change this unit’s name on the network (e.g. “Room 1” or “Living Room” etc.). To make network-related settings You can set specific IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary DNS, etc. • Do not play back music while changing these settings. 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select 1 Press [SETUP]. “Network” and then press [OK].
Operations Playing back CDs Insert the CD for music playback. • Refer to “Notes on CDs” ( 45) for information about the discs this unit can play back. 1 Press [ ] to turn this unit on. 2 Press [CD]. 3 Open the top cover with a sliding motion and then insert a CD. • Place label up and push the centre of a CD until a click is heard. 4 Close the top cover with a sliding motion. • This unit cannot play back a CD while the top cover is open. 5 Press [ Operations during playback ].
Random repeat playback “Random” 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select “Random” and then press [OK]. Stop Press [ ]. • Programmed content is maintained. Check the programmed order Press [ mode. Add tracks Do step 4 in the stop mode. Clear the last track Press [CLEAR] in the stop mode. • It is not possible to select and clear the desired programmed track. 3 Press [ ], [ ] to select “On” and then press [OK]. • All tracks are repeated randomly. (“RND” and “ ” are displayed.
Operations Using USB device Connect a USB device to the unit, and you can play back music stored on the USB device. • Refer to “USB” ( 45) for information about the USB device this unit can play back. 1 Connect a USB device to the unit. 2 Press [USB]. • The folder/content selection screen will be displayed. 3 Press [ ], [ ] to select an item and then press [OK]. • Repeat this step to make further selections. • Press [RETURN] to return to the previous folder.
Using iPhone/iPad/iPod Connect an iPhone/iPad/iPod to the unit using USB cable*, and you can play back music stored on iPhone/iPad/iPod or charge iPhone/iPad/iPod. • Refer to “iPhone/iPad/iPod” ( 45) for information about the iOS device this unit can play back. *: Use the USB cable supplied with iPhone/iPad/ iPod. iPhone/iPad/iPod 1 Connect an iPhone/iPad/iPod to the unit. 2 Press [USB].
Operations Using Bluetooth® You can listen to the sound from the Bluetooth ® audio device from this unit wirelessly. • Refer to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth ® device for details. ■Pairing a Bluetooth ® device • Turn on the Bluetooth® feature of the device and place the device near this unit. • If a Bluetooth® device is already connected, disconnect it. ( 29) 1 Press [ -PAIRING]. 2 Press [MENU]. 3 Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select “Pairing” and then press [OK].
Operations during playback Stop Pause • Press again to restart play. Skip Search Bluetooth® device Bluetooth® transmission mode You can change the transmission mode to prioritise transmission quality or sound quality. • On the unit: touch and hold [ ] or [ ]. Note • To use this unit’s remote control/basic control buttons with a Bluetooth® device, the Bluetooth® device must support AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile). Depending on the status of the device, some controls may not work.
Operations Using digital audio output device You can input digital audio signals to this unit and play back music. DVD player, etc. 1 Disconnect the AC mains lead. 2 Connect this unit and a DVD player etc. 3 Connect the AC mains lead to this unit. ( 17) 4 Press [ ] to turn this unit on. 5 Press [>SELECT<] repeatedly to select “OPT”. 6 Start playback on the connected device. Note • The digital audio input terminals of this unit can only detect linear PCM signals.
Using PC, etc. You can connect the USB-B terminal and a PC, etc. with a USB cable and play back music on the PC, etc. with this unit. USB 2.0 cable (not supplied) Note Connecting to a PC • Before connecting to a PC, follow the steps below. • Refer to the following for the recommend OS versions for your PC (as of October 2015): - Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 - OS X 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10 Download and install the dedicated driver to the PC.
Operations Playing back music files on the DLNA server You can share music files stored in the DLNA Certified media server (PC, Network Attached Storage, etc.) connected to your home network, and enjoy the contents with this unit. ■Preparation • Complete the network settings. ( 18) • Connect the device to be used to the same network as this unit. • To use Windows Media® Player - Add the contents and folder to the libraries of the Windows Media® Player 11 or 12, or a smartphone, etc.
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 SC-C500 using a wide variety of functions. For details, visit: www.technics.com/support/ Playing back content stored on the DLNA server by controlling it from a DMC 1-Track: Only plays the selected track. (“1 ” is displayed.) All: All tracks are repeated. (“ ” is displayed.
Operations Using AirPlay You can play back music stored on iOS device, etc. using AirPlay. • AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later, and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later. ■Preparation • Complete the network settings. ( 18) • Connect the iOS device or PC to the same network as this unit. 1 (iOS device) Start the “Music” (or iPod) app. (PC) Start “iTunes”. 2 Select “Technics SC-C500 ******”*1, 2 . from the AirPlay icon 3 Start play.
Repeat playback “Repeat” Random repeat playback “Shuffle” 1 Press [MENU]. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select 2 Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select “Repeat” and then press [OK]. “Shuffle” and then press [OK]. 3 Press [ ], [ ] to set, and press [OK]. 3 Press [ ], [ ] to set, and press [OK]. • Refer to the connected device to verify the selected setting. • You can also set on the connected iOS device/ PC. • Refer to the connected device to verify the selected setting.
Settings Sound adjustment, Other settings The sound effects and other settings can be set up. 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select the menu and then press [OK]. 3 Press [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] to set, and press [OK]. Adjusting Bass/Middle/Treble “Tone Control” You can adjust the tone of this unit. Each tonal range (Bass/Middle/Treble) can be adjusted. • To enable this function, select “On (adjustment)”. • Each level can be adjusted between “- 10” and “+ 10”.
Network settings “Network” Network standby “Network Standby” This unit can turn on automatically from standby mode when this unit is selected as the network device’s output speakers. • The factory default is “Auto”. Auto: Enables the network standby function when the network connection is available. On: Always enables the network standby function. Note • If this function is set to “On” or “Auto”, the standby power consumption will increase.
Settings Sound adjustment, Other settings (Continued) Firmware updates “F/W Update” 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. Downloading takes approx. 15 minutes. Do not disconnect the AC mains lead or turn this unit to standby while updating. • The progress is displayed as “Updating %” while updating. ( stands for a number.
Troubleshooting Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are uncertain about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the following guide does not resolve the issue, then consult your dealer for instructions. Heat buildup of this unit. This unit becomes warm when used for a long time. This is not a malfunction.
Troubleshooting General A “humming” sound can be heard during playback. • An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords away from the cables of this unit. • A strong magnetic field near a TV or other device may adversely affect the audio quality. Keep this unit away from such devices. • The speakers may output noise when a device nearby is emitting powerful radio waves, such as when a mobile phone is on a call. The unit does not work.
USB The USB drive or its contents cannot be read. • The USB drive format or its contents is/are not compatible with the unit. ( 45) No response when [ ] is pressed. • Disconnect the USB device and then reconnect it. Alternatively, turn the unit to standby and on again. Slow operation of the USB flash drive. • Large file size or high memory USB flash drive takes longer time to read. • It may take some time if there are a lot of files or folders on it. iPhone/iPad/iPod Cannot operate.
Troubleshooting PC The PC does not recognise this unit. • Check your operating environment. ( 31) • Restart the PC, turn this unit to standby and on, and then reconnect the USB cable. • Use another USB port of the connected PC. • Install the dedicated driver if using a PC with Windows. Cannot find music files stored on the PC. • When you play back music files over a network, those that are not registered to its network server are not displayed.
Remote control The remote control does not work properly. • The batteries are depleted or inserted incorrectly. ( 14) • To avoid interference, please do not put any objects in front of signal sensor. ( 12) • Change the remote control code if other products react to this remote control. ( 15) Messages • The selected file cannot be played back. • Select the playable file.
Troubleshooting “F ” (“ ” stands for a number.) • There is a problem with this unit. - Is the volume extremely high? If so, lower the volume. - Is this unit placed in an extremely hot place? If so, move this unit to a cooler place and wait a few moments and then try to turn it on again. If the problem persists, write down the displayed number, disconnect the AC mains lead and consult your dealer. Load Fail • The firmware on the USB flash memory cannot be found.
Others Playable media Notes on CDs ■Compatible CD • A disc with the CD Logo. • This unit can play back discs that conform to the CD-DA format. • The unit may not be able to play some discs due to the condition of the recording. • Before playback, finalise the disc on the device it was recorded on. USB • This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices. • FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported. • This unit supports USB 2.0 high speed.
Others About Bluetooth® Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised during a wireless transmission. Frequency band used • This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. Certification of this device • This system conforms to frequency restrictions and has received certification based on frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary. • The actions below are punishable by law in some countries: - Taking apart or modifying the system.
Licenses The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance ®. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Identifier mark is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance ®. “Wi-Fi®” is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance ®. “Wi-Fi Protected Setup™”, “WPA™”, and “WPA2™” are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance ®.
Others Specifications ■GENERAL ■DISC SECTION Power supply AC 220 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Playable Disc (8 cm or 12 cm) Power consumption 60 W Pickup Power consumption in standby mode (Network Standby Off*) Approx. 0.3 W Power consumption in standby mode (Network Standby On*) Approx. 2.6 W 790 nm (CD) Laser power CLASS 1 Format CD-DA Speaker Unit(s) 360 mm × 91 mm × 248.5 mm Mass (main unit) Approx. 3.
■TERMINALS SECTION ■Wi-Fi/AirPlay SECTION Headphones Jack Stereo, 3.5 mm WLAN Standard IEEE802.11a / b / g / n USB FRONT USB Type A Connector Frequency Band 2.4 GHz band (1 - 13 ch) / 5 GHz band (36, 40, 44, 48 ch) Security WPA2™, Mixed mode WPA2™/WPA™ Support Memory Capacity 2 TB (max) Maximum number of folders (albums) 800 Maximum number of files (songs) 8000 File system FAT16, FAT32 USB port power DC OUT 5 V 2.
Others Specifications ■File format This unit supports the following file formats. • This unit does not support the playback of copy-protected music files. • Playback of all files in formats supported by this unit is not guaranteed. • Playback of a file in a format not supported by this unit may cause choppy audio or noise. In such cases, check to see if this unit supports the file format. • This unit does not support VBR (Variable Bit Rate) playback.
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