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Owner’s Manual

Network CD Receiver

SA-C600

Summary of Contents for SA-C600

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Network CD Receiver SA C600...

Page 2: ...cal 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 Th...

Page 3: ...d network player are installed in one slim and compact body The music contents such as Hi res music sources the latest music streaming service Bluetooth AirPlay 2 USB line optical input CD radio MQA e...

Page 4: ...NS of this manual before use Control reference guide 13 This unit Remote control Connections 21 Antenna connection AC power supply cord connection Network settings Operations 33 Playing back CDs etc S...

Page 5: ...0230 Batteries for remote control 2 ONLY FOR CANADA The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the unit Product numbers provided in this Owner s Manual are correct...

Page 6: ...06 Read first IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 07 Warning 08 Caution 08 Installation 12 Installation 12 Unit care 12 To dispose of or transfer this unit 12 Table of contents 04...

Page 7: ...third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 1...

Page 8: ...in hazardous radiation exposure 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 inter...

Page 9: ...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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUC...

Page 10: ...f the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency ener...

Page 11: ...of disposal Avoid the use in the following conditions High or low extreme temperatures during use storage or transportation Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type Disposal of a battery into...

Page 12: ...t 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 t...

Page 13: ...13 Control reference guide This unit front 14 This unit rear 16 Remote control 17 Using the remote control 19 Remote control mode 19 Table of contents 04...

Page 14: ...so will cause the lens to become dirty 03 Adjust volume 0 min to 100 max 04 Headphones jack When a plug is connected the speakers do not output sound Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headph...

Page 15: ...hes SELECT Switch the input source 46 50 53 55 57 60 68 72 76 Playback operation buttons Each time you press the switch a beep sound will be heard 90 09 Display Input source clock playback status etc...

Page 16: ...input terminals PHONO 54 Please use the cable less than 3 m 13 Analog audio input terminals LINE 54 14 USB B terminal PC 52 For connecting to a PC etc 15 LAN terminal 28 16 Coaxial digital input termi...

Page 17: ...on to standby mode or vice versa In standby mode the unit is still consuming a small amount of power 02 CD RADIO PAIRING Select the device to be operated 36 41 43 03 SELECT Switch the input source 46...

Page 18: ...other information The information varies depending on the input source Press and hold this button to display the setting status of RE MASTER 11 OK Selection OK 12 RETURN Return to the previous display...

Page 19: ...change the remote control mode The factory default is Mode 1 1 Press SETUP 2 Press to select Remote Control and then press OK The current remote control mode of this unit is displayed 3 When Set Mode...

Page 20: ...20 When Remote 1 or Remote 2 is displayed When Remote 1 or Remote 2 is displayed the remote control modes of this unit and remote control are different Perform step 3 above...

Page 21: ...C power supply cord 25 AC power supply cord connection 25 Network settings 26 Wired LAN connection 28 Wireless LAN connection 29 This unit s name on the network Friendly Name 32 To check the MAC addre...

Page 22: ...nsert the antenna plug to be connected all the way in Adhesive tape not supplied FM indoor antenna supplied Tape the antenna to a wall or column at the position with the least amount of interference T...

Page 23: ...e 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 c...

Page 24: ...24 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...

Page 25: ...To a household AC outlet AC power supply cord supplied Wireless LAN Wi Fi setting may start when this unit is turned on If you stop the Wi Fi setting select No in Wi Fi Setup screen Select Yes to kee...

Page 26: ...up screen is displayed If Firmware update is available is displayed after the network connection is set up the firmware for this unit is available Refer to Firmware updates 93 for details on update Fo...

Page 27: ...at the network is connected to the Internet Note For using stream audio via AirPlay you do not have to set up using the Google Home app You can use the Apple Home app to add this unit to the network A...

Page 28: ...t built in 5 Open the Google Home app and follow the on screen instructions to set up a connection 30 Note While the AC power supply cord is disconnected the LAN cable must be connected or disconnecte...

Page 29: ...this unit on Wi Fi Setup is displayed 2 Press to select Yes and then press OK 3 Start the Google Home app and follow the on screen instructions 30 Note This unit will be displayed as Technics SA C600...

Page 30: ...on using the Google Home app 1 Open the Google Home app and follow the on screen instructions to set up a connection When the connection is established Success is displayed Fail may be displayed if th...

Page 31: ...pplication on your device Connect the device to the network currently used at home 1 Open a Chromecast enabled app AirPlay enabled app 64 or Technics Audio Center app on your device smartphone tablet...

Page 32: ...Name is selected Press CLEAR to delete a letter Press 10 to insert a letter A Default name is Technics SA C600 stands for a number that is unique to each set 5 Press OK to apply the settings 6 Press...

Page 33: ...ound 42 Using Bluetooth 43 Bluetooth transmission mode 44 Operations during playback 45 Disconnecting a Bluetooth device 45 Using USB device 46 Operations during playback 47 Repeat playback Repeat 47...

Page 34: ...peat 61 Random playback Random 61 Adding a station to favorite list Add Favourites 62 Call up the favorite station 62 Deleting the favorite station Delete Favourites 62 Operations using the dedicated...

Page 35: ...rite track album artist 74 Deleting the favorite track album artist Delete Favourites 75 Operations using the dedicated app Technics Audio Center 75 Using Amazon Music 76 Operations during playback 77...

Page 36: ...rt the CD The top cover can slide to the both sides Place the CD with its label facing up and push the center of the CD until a clicking sound is heard 4 Close the top cover with a sliding motion This...

Page 37: ...ll cause the lens to become dirty Be careful not to touch the lens with your fingers The lens lights when the following operations are performed with no CD inserted This is not a malfunction When turn...

Page 38: ...1 is displayed All All tracks are repeated is displayed Setting contents are stored even when the input source is switched Random playback Random 1 Press MENU 2 Press repeatedly to select Random and t...

Page 39: ...the stop mode Add tracks Do step 2 in the stop mode Clear the last track Press CLEAR in the stop mode You cannot select and clear a desired programed track Press PGM in the stop mode to cancel the pro...

Page 40: ...is displayed by pressing INFO while playing back MQA audio file Note MQA or MQA Studio indicates that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file and denotes provenance to ensure that the s...

Page 41: ...ry default is 200kHz Storing FM stations You can preset up to 30 channels A station previously stored is overwritten when another station is selected for the same channel by presetting 1 Press RADIO r...

Page 42: ...Press to tune to the required station To start automatic tuning press and hold or until the frequency starts scrolling Tuning stops when a station is found To preset the channel While listening to the...

Page 43: ...indicated on the display proceed to step 5 By pressing and holding PAIRING this unit starts waiting for registering Proceed to step 5 2 Press MENU 3 Press repeatedly to select Pairing and then press O...

Page 44: ...00 from the Bluetooth device s menu The name of the connected device is indicated on the display If the device name is set on the Google Home app the set name is displayed 3 Start playback on the Blue...

Page 45: ...eo Remote Control Profile Depending on the status of the device some controls may not work When enjoying video contents with this function the video and audio output may not be synchronized Disconnect...

Page 46: ...t can play back USB device 1 Connect a USB device to the unit Depending on a thickness of USB device you may not connect USB device while LAN cable is connected 2 Press SELECT repeatedly to select USB...

Page 47: ...on This operation may not be available for some formats Repeat playback Repeat 1 Press MENU 2 Press repeatedly to select Repeat and then press OK 3 Press to select an item and then press OK 1 Track Re...

Page 48: ...laylist and then press OK Added is displayed after adding You can add up to 1000 tracks to playlist Note The playlist cannot be played back properly with the other USB device except the registered one...

Page 49: ...to return to the previous folder 2 Press to select a track to delete 3 Press MENU 4 Press to select Delete One and then press OK Select Delete All and press OK to delete all tracks from playlist Dele...

Page 50: ...upplied and play back music Optical digital audio cable not supplied DVD player etc Coaxial digital cable not supplied 1 Disconnect the AC power supply cord 2 Connect this unit and a DVD player etc 3...

Page 51: ...ect the following linear PCM signals For details refer to the operating instructions of the connected device Sampling frequency Coaxial digital input 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz Optical digital i...

Page 52: ...efer to the following for the recommend OS versions for your PC as of January 2022 Windows 8 1 Windows 10 macOS 10 12 10 13 10 14 10 15 11 0 11 1 11 2 11 3 11 4 Download and install the dedicated USB...

Page 53: ...e 1 Disconnect the AC power supply cord 2 Connect this unit and a PC etc 3 Connect the AC power supply cord to this unit 25 4 Press SELECT repeatedly to select PC 5 Start playback using the applicatio...

Page 54: ...connect the turntable with PHONO cable not supplied or the Blu ray Disc player etc with analog audio cable not supplied to this unit and play back music PHONO cable not supplied Turntable PHONO earth...

Page 55: ...a built in PHONO equalizer turn the equalizer of turntable off or connect the PHONO cable to the analog audio input terminals LINE of this unit When connecting a turntable with a PHONO earth lead con...

Page 56: ...s unit Preparation Complete the network settings 26 Connect the device to be used to the network of this unit To use Windows Media Player Add the contents and folder to the libraries of the Windows Me...

Page 57: ...content may be displayed in different order from the order on the server depending on its specifications 3 Press to select an item and then press OK Note The connected server and its contents may not...

Page 58: ...ndom playback Random 1 Press MENU 2 Press repeatedly to select Random and then press OK 3 Press to select On and then press OK RND is displayed All tracks may not be played back Set the repeat playbac...

Page 59: ...Technics SA C600 1 2 For details on how to use DMC compatible devices refer to the operating instructions of the devices or the software Note When you operate DMC playback of other audio sources will...

Page 60: ...adio Podcasts When Internet Radio Podcasts is selected as the source this unit will automatically try and connect to the last selected station 2 Press to select a station and then press OK Repeat this...

Page 61: ...1 is displayed All All tracks are repeated is displayed Repeat playback is not available for the content of Internet Radio Setting contents are stored even when the input source is switched Random pla...

Page 62: ...RETURN to return to the previous folder 2 Press to select the station and then press OK Empty is displayed if no item is registered to the favorite list Deleting the favorite station Delete Favourite...

Page 63: ...ated app Technics Audio Center If you install the dedicated app Technics Audio Center free of charge on your tablet smartphone you can control this unit using a wide variety of functions For details v...

Page 64: ...the AirPlay icon e g If the device name is set on the Google Home app the set name is displayed 3 Start play Check the volume settings before starting the playback When AirPlay is used for the first t...

Page 65: ...the required settings in iTunes Playback of other audio sources will stop and AirPlay output will have priority With some iOS and iTunes versions it may not be possible to restart the AirPlay playback...

Page 66: ...ay music from the music streaming service of Spotify by operating your smartphone tablet etc Preparation Complete the network settings 26 Make sure that the network is connected to the Internet Connec...

Page 67: ...on the Google Home app the set name is displayed Registration subscription is required Spotify Premium requires a usage charge Services icons and specifications are subject to change 1 stands for a nu...

Page 68: ...on your device smartphone tablet etc For details visit www technics com support Connect this unit and your device on which Technics Audio Center has been installed to the network connected to the inte...

Page 69: ...ifferent order from the order on the connected device depending on its specifications Note Depending on the country or region playback may not be available Operations during playback Stop Pause Press...

Page 70: ...a content to add and then press OK Repeat this step to make further selections Press RETURN to return to the previous folder Folders content may be displayed in different order from the order on the c...

Page 71: ...eatedly to select Delete Favourites and then press OK 5 Press to select Yes and then press OK Deleted is displayed after deleting Empty is displayed if no item is registered to the favorite list Opera...

Page 72: ...our device smartphone tablet etc For details visit www technics com support Connect this unit and your device on which Technics Audio Center has been installed to the network connected to the internet...

Page 73: ...connected device depending on its specifications Note Some operations may not be available depending on the music streaming service Operations during playback Stop Pause Press again to resume Skip Sea...

Page 74: ...ent easily 1 Press to select a content to add and then press OK Repeat this step to make further selections Press RETURN to return to the previous folder Folders content may be displayed in different...

Page 75: ...peatedly to select Delete Favourites and then press OK 5 Press to select Yes and then press OK Deleted is displayed after deleting Empty is displayed if no item is registered to the favorite list Oper...

Page 76: ...our device smartphone tablet etc For details visit www technics com support Connect this unit and your device on which Technics Audio Center has been installed to the network connected to the internet...

Page 77: ...n the connected device depending on its specifications Note Some operations may not be available depending on the music streaming service Operations during playback Stop Pause Press again to resume Sk...

Page 78: ...nts are stored even when the input source is switched Random playback may not be available depending on the content Operations using the dedicated app Technics Audio Center You start the playback usin...

Page 79: ...tphone tablet etc Connect the device to the network currently used at home 1 Open a Chromecast enabled app on your device smartphone tablet etc and select this unit as the connecting device The input...

Page 80: ...80 Important notice Before you dispose of or transfer this unit to a third party be sure to log out of your music streaming services accounts to prevent unauthorized use of your accounts...

Page 81: ...85 Playing back more natural sounding audio RE MASTER 85 Sleep timer SLEEP 85 Clock and Timer 86 Setting the clock CLOCK 86 Play timer 87 Other settings 89 Language setting Language 89 Auto off functi...

Page 82: ...ngs Network 91 Changing the character encoding E Asian Character 92 Switching clock indication CLOCK Indication 92 Checking the model name Model No 92 Checking the firmware version F W Version 92 Firm...

Page 83: ...1 9 to register and then press OK Memorised is displayed when the registration is completed Confirm that the station broadcasts if Failed is displayed A station previously stored is overwritten when...

Page 84: ...the tone of this unit Each tonal range BASS TREBLE can be adjusted To enable this function select On adjustment Each level can be adjusted between 10 and 10 TONE is displayed after setting The factor...

Page 85: ...e the location between your iOS device and this unit Set Space Tune to Measured after measuring with iOS device For details visit www technics com support Playing back more natural sounding audio RE M...

Page 86: ...s to set the time on the clock day setting screen To set the clock with the numeric buttons e g 16 05 1 6 0 5 Pressing to set the day or clock type AM PM Note The clock is reset if a power failure occ...

Page 87: ...en selecting Play Timer Adj and pressing OK Press OK again to access the timer setting screen and the screen starts blinking Press or numeric buttons to set the starting time and then press OK Press o...

Page 88: ...he volume increases gradually to the preset level To turn the timer off select Off in step above Note This unit can be used as normal even after the timer is set however Turn the unit to standby mode...

Page 89: ...English Auto off function Auto Off While the setting is set to On this unit automatically enters standby mode for saving energy if no sound output without operation such as pressing buttons etc for ap...

Page 90: ...over always illuminates Mode2 The top cover illuminates only when a playable CD is inserted and the input source is CD Operation sound setting Beep You can turn the beep sound on off for the touch swi...

Page 91: ...ng this unit s input source to OPT automatically when the audio outputs from the device connected with optical digital input terminal While setting to On this unit turns on and switches the input sour...

Page 92: ...character encoding E Asian Character You can change the character encoding of track names artist names and other information when they are not displayed as they should be Type 1 Priority is given to...

Page 93: ...on this system are forcibly stopped and the firmware is updated If you do not want the firmware forcibly updated disconnect the LAN cable or disconnect from the wireless network During the update pro...

Page 94: ...h new firmware 2 Press SETUP 3 Press repeatedly to select F W Update and then press OK 4 Press to select USB and then press OK 5 Press to select Yes and then press OK The progress is displayed as Upda...

Page 95: ...d 96 To restore all the settings to the factory defaults 97 General 97 Disc 99 Radio 99 USB 100 Bluetooth 100 Network 101 Music streaming service 103 Remote control 104 Messages 104 Playable media 107...

Page 96: ...dealer for instructions Heat buildup of this unit This unit becomes warm while in use Be careful when touching the bottom of this unit because the bottom of this unit may be hot For installation or u...

Page 97: ...r supply cord and reconnect while pressing and holding after approx 3 minutes or later for restoring all the settings to the factory defaults Initialized is displayed General The unit does not work Op...

Page 98: ...ut source is selected Insert the plugs of the cables to be connected all the way in Playback of multi channel content is not supported The digital audio input terminal of this unit can only detect lin...

Page 99: ...MQA content is not played back MQA content cannot be played back while RE MASTER is set to On Radio Reception is poor Keep the antenna away from computers televisions other cables and cords Use an ou...

Page 100: ...of the device was unsuccessful or the registration has been replaced Try re pairing the device 43 This unit might be connected to a different device Disconnect the other device and try re pairing the...

Page 101: ...internet service provider Make sure that the multicast function on the wireless router is enabled The wireless LAN environment or radio interference in your area may cause connection problem In this...

Page 102: ...s changed e g CD or this unit is in standby mode during the AirPlay playback In this case select a different device from the AirPlay icon of the Music App or iTunes and then re select this system as t...

Page 103: ...inued either temporarily or permanently without notice Cannot display the information properly Station names countries regions genres track names album names etc which are managed by the service provi...

Page 104: ...ared start operating Connect to Network Connect this unit to the network and then wait for the start of the Firmware Update via Internet 93 Connect USB Device Download the latest firmware on the USB f...

Page 105: ...and the power may be turned off automatically Is this unit placed in an extremely hot place Wait a few seconds and then turn the unit on again The protection circuit will be deactivated If the proble...

Page 106: ...number The remote control and this unit are using different modes Change the mode on the remote control 19 Searching The unit is checking the media server on the network This track is not available So...

Page 107: ...c and images on both sides Disc formats supported by this unit Commercially available CDs CD DA Support CD R CD RW CD DA Support CD R CD RW MP3 Not support CD R CD RW WMA Not support This unit s lens...

Page 108: ...se USB card reader writers This unit cannot record music to a USB device Not all files on the USB device may be read if there are some files not supported About supported format refer to File format 1...

Page 109: ...ifferent This system supports Bluetooth security features But depending on the operating environment and or settings this security is possibly not sufficient Transmit data wirelessly to this system wi...

Page 110: ...oration in the United States and other countries Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries This pr...

Page 111: ...en permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND...

Page 112: ...13 7 16 Mass Approx 4 8 kg 10 6 lbs Operating temperature range 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity range 35 to 80 RH no condensation 1 Wired LAN or Wireless LAN AMPLIFIER SECTION Output powe...

Page 113: ...up Wavelength 790 nm CD Laser power CLASS 1 Format CD DA Bluetooth SECTION Bluetooth system specification Bluetooth Ver 4 2 Wireless equipment classification Class 2 2 5 mW Supported profiles A2DP AVR...

Page 114: ...x PC REAR USB Type B Connector Ethernet interface LAN 100BASE TX 10BASE T Analog Input Line input Pin Jack PHONO MM Pin Jack Analog Output Sub Woofer output Pin Jack Digital Input Optical digital inpu...

Page 115: ...Continued Wi Fi SECTION Standard IEEE802 11a b g n ac Frequency Band 2 4 GHz band 5 GHz band Security WPA2 Mixed mode WPA2 WPA The WLAN feature of this product shall exclusively be used inside buildi...

Page 116: ...o the operating instructions for your server File information sampling frequency etc shown by this unit and playback software may differ from each other Depending on PC application etc the content may...

Page 117: ...8 384 kHz 16 24 32 bit FLAC flac 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 384 kHz 16 24 bit AIFF aiff 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 384 kHz 16 24 32 bit ALAC m4a 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 384...

Page 118: ...118 Note Specifications are subject to change without notice Mass and dimensions are approximate...

Page 119: ...ion of North America Two Riverfront Plaza Newark NJ 07102 5490 http www panasonic com Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 www panasonic com Panasonic Corporation 2022 En...

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