Technics SA-C600S User manual

Owner’s Manual
Network CD Receiver
SA-C600

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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.
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 this Owner’s Manual
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.
If you have any questions, visit:
U.S.A.: http://shop.panasonic.com/support
Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support
Register online at
http://shop.panasonic.com/support
(U.S. customers only)
Features
Wide compatibility of music
source can be easily accessed
Amplifier, CD player and 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®, etc. are widely available.
Colorful and rich sound space
High-quality audio technologies originally
developped by Technics such as the full digital
amplifier function “JENO Engine” reproduces
the sound information precisely, archieve the
clearer sound position and open sound space
expression.
Optimum sound adjustment with
Space Tune
4 preset modes such as “Wall” which is
suitable to install the speakers near the wall
are implemented to the Space Tune function
provides the optimum sound according to
the customer’s room or speaker location. The
dedicated application “Technics Audio Center”
is available for more precise adjustment.

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Table of contents
Read first 06
Please carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” 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.
Settings 81
Sound adjustment, Other settings
Others 95
Troubleshooting, Specifications, etc.

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Accessories
AC power supply cord (1)
K2CG3YY00219
FM indoor antenna (1)
RSAX0002
Remote control (1)
N2QAYA000230
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 as of September 2021.
•These may be subject to change.
•Do not use AC power supply cord with other
equipment.

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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

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Read first
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
(Continued)
Read these operating instructions carefully before using
the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and
the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these
operating instructions handy for future reference.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a 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.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.

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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 power supply cord
•The power plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the power plug can be unplugged
from the socket outlet immediately.
•Ensure the earth pin on the power plug is securely
connected to prevent electrical shock.
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be
connected to a power socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
Caution
Unit
•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 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.
•Keep magnetic items away from the product. Powerful
magnets inside the top cover and disc tray part may
damage debit cards, travel cards (transit passes), clocks
and other objects.
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.
•Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32”) away from the
system for proper ventilation.
•Do not lift or carry this unit by holding the top cover or
front of this unit. Doing so may cause this unit to fall,
resulting in personal injury or malfunction of this unit.

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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
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Conforms to UL STD 62368-1.
Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.62368-1.

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(Continued)
THIS FOLLOWING APPLIES IN THE U.S.A. AND
CANADA.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules and
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s
licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC ID: ACJ-SA-C600
IC: 216A-SAC600
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC/ISED radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment
and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines and RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and
operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm (7 7/8”) or
more away from person’s body.
For indoor use only
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of 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 energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the
attached installation instructions and use only shielded
interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this
device.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

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Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask
for the correct method 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 fire or a hot oven, or
mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can
result in an explosion.
•Extremely high temperature and/or extremely low air
pressure that can result in an explosion or the leakage
of flammable liquid or gas.

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Read first
Installation
Installation
•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.
Unit care
•Pull out the AC power supply cord 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.
Doing so may cause the exterior case to be
deformed or the coating to come off.
To dispose of or transfer this unit
This unit may contain private information. Before
disposing of or transferring this unit, perform the
following to delete the data, including personal or
secret information.
•“To restore all the settings to the factory defaults”
(⇒97)

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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

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Control reference guide
This unit (front)
(Continued)
01 02 03
06 07 090804 05
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 Top cover
(⇒36)
•The magnet is built-in to keep the top cover
closing.
•Do not apply too much force to the top
cover when sliding it. Doing so may cause
malfunction.
•Do not leave the top cover open for a
prolonged period. Doing 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
headphones can cause hearing loss.
•Listening at full volume for long periods may
damage the user’s ears.
05 USB-A terminal (For AV) (5 V 500 mA)
•Port for USB devices (⇒46)
06 Power indicator
•Blue: The unit is on.
•Red: The unit is in standby mode with the
network standby function.
•Off: The unit is in standby mode with no
function available.
07 Remote control signal sensor
•Reception distance:
Within approx. 7 m (23 ft) directly in front
•Reception angle:
Approx. 30° left and right

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08 Touch switches
•[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. are
displayed. (⇒104)

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Control reference guide
This unit (rear)
1110
21
18 1914
12 13
15 16 17 20
10 FM ANT terminal
(⇒22, 41)
11 PHONO EARTH terminal
(⇒54)
•For connecting the ground wire of a turntable.
12 Analog audio 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 terminals (COAX)
(⇒50)
17 Optical digital input terminal (OPT)
(⇒50)
18 Subwoofer terminal
19 Speaker output terminals
(⇒23)
20 Product identification marking
•The model number is indicated.
21 AC IN terminal ( )
(⇒25)

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Control reference guide
Remote control
(Continued)
01
02
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
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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]/[RADIO]/[ -PAIRING]: Select the
device to be operated
(⇒36, 41, 43)
03 [>SELECT<]: Switch the input source
(⇒46, 50, 53, 55, 57, 68, 72, 76)
04 [MENU]: Enter menu
(⇒38, 41, 42, 43, 47, 55, 58, 61, 62, 69, 73, 77)
05 [SETUP]: Enter setup menu
(⇒84)
06 [+VOL-]: Adjust the volume
•0 (min) to 100 (max)

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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 Playback operation buttons
09 [FAV]: Select the favorite radio station or
playlist (FM, Internet Radio, Podcasts, etc.)
•You can register up to 9 favorite stations.
(⇒83)
10 [INFO]: View content information
•Press this button to display the track, artist,
and album names, file type, sampling
frequency, MQA content type and 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
13 [DIMMER]: Adjust the brightness of the
display, etc.
•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 repeatedly to switch the brightness.
14 [PGM]: Set the program function
15 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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(Continued)
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. (⇒14)
•Keep the batteries out of reach of children to
prevent swallowing.
Remote control mode
When other equipment responds to the supplied
remote control, 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 1/2” is displayed,
change the remote control mode 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 mode is changed, the
new mode 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 modes of this unit and remote
control are different. Perform step 3 above.