(Image: SC-C50) Basic Operating Instructions W i r e l e s s Spea k er Sys t em SC-C50 / SC-C30
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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. • A more detailed operating instruction is available in “Operating Instructions” (PDF format). To read it, download it from the website. https://www.technics.com/support/downloads/oi/SC-C50_C30.
Safety precautions 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. • Keep magnetised items away. Magnetised cards, watches, etc., can be damaged if placed too close to this system.
Safety precautions (Continued) Panasonic Corporation, a company having its registered office of 1006, Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka 571-8501, Japan, automatically collects personal data such as IP address and/or Device ID from your device as soon as you connect it to the Internet. We do this to protect our customers and the integrity of our Service as well as to protect the rights or property of Panasonic.
Installation Installation Unit care Turn off all the equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Be sure to raise this unit when moving, and do not drag this unit. Pull out the AC mains lead from the socket 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, chemical wiper, etc.
Control reference guide This unit (front/top) SC-C50 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 [ ] [ ] Adjust volume • 0 (min) to 100 (max) 03 Display Input source, etc. are displayed. 04 [ ] Favourite You can register your favourite station or playlist (USB, Podcasts, etc.), and call them. • You can register up to 9 favourite stations or playlists.
This unit (rear) SC-C50 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX DIMMER INFO 5V 500mA L AN AUX IN 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX DIMMER INFO 5V 500mA L AN 09 [•DIMMER / -INFO] Adjust the brightness of illumination of the display and bottom of the unit. • When the display is turned off, it will light up for a few seconds only when you operate this unit. Before the display turns off, “Display Off” will be displayed for a few seconds. • Press [•DIMMER / -INFO] repeatedly to switch the brightness.
Connections Basic SC-C50 is used in the illustrations unless otherwise mentioned. Connecting analogue audio output device Connecting USB device 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX DIMMER INFO 5V 500mA L AN DIMMER INFO AC IN OPT IN 5V 500mA L AN AC IN OPT IN AUX IN AUX IN Analogue audio cable (3.5 mm) (not supplied) USB device AC mains lead connection Connect only after all other connections are completed. Portable audio player, etc.
Network settings Basic You can stream online music services or music files from your smartphone/tablet to this unit. This unit 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. ■ Preparation If you install the “Google Home” app on your smartphone/tablet, you can set up a connection using the application.
Network settings Basic (Continued) Wired LAN connection 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX DIMMER INFO 5V 500mA L AN Note • The setting will be cancelled after the set time limit. In that case, try the setting again. ” disappears when the Wi-Fi setting is •“ complete. • To cancel this setting in the middle, press [ ] or turn the unit to standby mode. AC IN OPT IN AUX IN LAN cable (not supplied) Network setting for the first time using the “Google Home” app Broadband router, etc.
Basic ■ Using the WPS button Setting the network from the setup menu 1 Press and hold [ “WPS” (When not using the Chromecast-enabled apps with this unit) 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. • Complete the settings within 2 minutes while “WPS” is displayed. ] on the top and [•DIMMER / -INFO] on the rear of this unit.
Network settings Basic 2 Press [ (Continued) ] to exit the setting. To use Chromecast-enabled apps Note • Depending on a router, other connected devices may temporarily lose their connection. • For details, refer to the operating instructions of the wireless router. When using the Chromecast-enabled apps to play music on this unit, you need to set up a network connection using “Google Home” app. When the network has been set up with another method, try the setting again with the following procedure.
Available input sources 1 Press [ 2 Press [ Basic ] to turn this unit on. ] repeatedly to select the input source. • Each input source can be played back with this unit (see below). • Some inputs can be available when using “Google Home” or “Technics Audio Center” (free of charge). For details, visit: www.technics.com/support/ - Complete the network settings. ( 11) Using digital audio output device Using the auxiliary input You can connect a portable audio player, etc.
Basic Using Bluetooth® Bluetooth® device Listening to music stored on a Bluetooth® device Pairing a Bluetooth® device • Turn on this unit, Bluetooth® device and place the device near this unit. • Turn on the Bluetooth® feature of the device. 1 Press [ • If a Bluetooth® device is already connected, disconnect it. ] repeatedly to select “ ”. 1 Press [ • “ ” blinks at 1 second interval. • “ ” blinks per second and this unit tries to connect to the last connected Bluetooth ® device.
Streaming music over the network Listening to music using Chromecast-enabled app Basic Streaming music files on network devices This unit is compatible with Chromecast-enabled apps. For detailed information of Chromecastenabled apps, visit: g.co/cast/apps You can stream music files from the device on your network to this unit by using the free app “Technics Audio Center”. ■ Preparation ■ Preparation • Complete the network settings.
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Specifications ■ GENERAL ■ AMPLIFIER SECTION SC-C50 SC-C50 Power supply AC 220 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 42 W Power consumption in standby mode (Network Standby Off) 0.2 W Power consumption in standby mode (Network Standby On with Wireless LAN) 2.0 W Power consumption in standby mode (Network Standby On with Wired LAN) 2.0 W Dimensions (W×H×D) 375 mm × 220 mm × 197 mm Mass Approx. 5.
Specifications (Continued) ■ SPEAKER SECTION ■ TERMINALS SECTION SC-C50 Front speaker (L/C/R) Type 2 way, 2 speaker (Closed) Woofer 6.5 cm × 1/ch, Cone type Tweeter 1.6 cm × 1/ch, Dome type USB Subwoofer Type 1 way, 1 speaker (Bass reflex) Subwoofer 12 cm × 1, Cone type SC-C30 Front speaker (L/R) Type A Connector USB 2.
■ 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.
Headquarter Address: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://www.panasonic.
