Technics OTTAVA S SC-C50 User manual

Operating Instructions
Wireless Speaker System
SC-C50

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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

For the United Kingdom and Ireland
customer
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/
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Features
Amazingly clear and deep sound
in room-filling soundstage
3 coaxial-horn units with 6 speakers and 1
subwoofer are optimally placed in arc-shaped
compact body. All speakers are driven by four
JENO Engines to produce deep sound in room-
filling soundstage.
Optimising sound for any music
listening environment
Space Tune™ optimises the sound no matter
where it is placed or where you are listening.
A built-in microphone enables a new Auto
function to optimise the listening environment
from the main unit or a smartphone app with
a simple operation.
Broad selection of streaming
services, easy-to-use controls
An easy-to-use connectivity supports USB,
analogue input (AUX), optical input, AirPlay,
Bluetooth®, Chromecast built-in, Spotify,
TIDAL, Deezer, internet radio and Network
Playback (access stored music), allowing
comfortable playback of a diverse range of
music sources from a single unit.
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.

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Table of contents
Read first 06
Please carefully read the “Safety precautions” of
this manual before use.
Control reference guide 15
This unit (front/top/rear)
Connections 19
AC mains lead connection, Network settings
Operations 29
Streaming online music, etc.
Settings 47
Favourite function, Other settings
Others 51
Troubleshooting, Specifications, etc.

AC mains lead (2)
For the United Kingdom and Ireland
K2CT3DR00009
For continental Europe
K2CMZDR00001
•The smartphone on the cover page is not supplied
with this unit.
•Product numbers provided in these operating
instructions are correct as of August 2018.
•These may be subject to change.
•Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.
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Accessories

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Read first
Safety precautions............................... 07
Warning.................................................... 07
Caution..................................................... 07
Installation ........................................... 12
Installation .................................................12
Notes on the speakers................................12
For optimum sound effects ........................12
Unit care ....................................................13
Using “Technics Audio Center”...................13
Firmware updates ......................................13
To dispose of or transfer this unit .............. 14
Table of contents ... 04

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Read first
Safety precautions
(Continued)
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 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
•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.
•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.

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(Continued)
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.
Caution for AC Mains Lead
(For the AC mains plug of three pins)
For 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 3-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure
that the replacement fuse has a rating of 3-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
(3 ampere)
Fuse
(3 ampere)

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(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.
You have a right of access, rectification and
objection to in certain circumstances, a right
of erasure, restriction of processing, data
portability and a right to object to other forms
of processing. If you wish to exercise any of
the above rights and/or wish to know more
about the processing of your personal data in
this context, please refer to the full text of our
privacy policy displayed at the support page of
your device, http://panasonic.jp/support/global/
cs/audio/, http://www.technics.com/support/
or contact our customer communications/
support number or address described in the Pan
European Guarantee included in your device box
to send you the full text of our privacy policy.

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(Continued)
Disposal of Old Equipment
Only for European Union and countries
with recycling systems
This symbol on the products,
packaging, and/or accompanying
documents means that used
electrical and electronic products
must not be mixed with general
household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling of old products, 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.

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Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that
this product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 2014/53/EU.
Customers can download a copy of the original
DoC to our RE products from our DoC server:
http://www.ptc.panasonic.eu
Contact to Authorised Representative:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic
Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525
Hamburg, Germany
Type of
wireless
Operating
Frequency
Maximum
Power (EIRP)
WLAN 2412 - 2472 MHz
5180 - 5320 MHz
5500 - 5700 MHz
20 dBm
20 dBm
20 dBm
Bluetooth®2402 - 2480 MHz 10 dBm
5.15 - 5.35 GHz band is restricted to indoor
operations only in the following countries.
Product Identification Marking is located on the
bottom of the unit.

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(Continued)
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.
Notes on the speakers
•These speakers do not have magnetic shielding.
Do not place them near TV, PC or other equipment
easily influenced by magnetism.
•Playing music at high volumes for a long period
can cause damage to the system and shorten the
life of the system.
•Decrease the volume in the following conditions to
prevent damage.
When playing distorted sound
When adjusting the sound quality
When turning on/off this unit
For optimum sound effects
The quality and volume of the bass sound, sound
localisation performance, sound ambience, etc. will
change depending on the installation location of
this unit, listening position, room conditions, and
other factors. Refer to the information below when
installing this unit.
Determining the installation location
•Place this unit on a flat safe surface.
Adjusting the distances between this unit and
the wall
•If you install this unit close to a wall or a corner,
the bass sound will be more powerful, however,
if the unit is too close to it, sound localisation
performance and sound ambience may
deteriorate.

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(Continued)
Adjusting with the Space Tune function
You can adjust the sound quality automatically
according to the installation location (near the wall
or the corner of the room).
Press and hold [ ] for 5 seconds.
•“Space Tune (Auto)” is displayed.
Press [ ] again while “Space Tune (Auto)” is
displayed.
•A test tone outputs quite big while the
measurement is in progress.
•To cancel the adjustment in the middle, press
[].
•When the adjustment is complete, “Success” is
displayed.
Press [ ] to exit the setting.
Unit care
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.
Doing so may cause the exterior case to be
deformed or the coating to come off.
Using “Technics Audio Center”
If you install the dedicated app “Technics Audio
Center” (free of charge) on your tablet/smartphone,
you can stream music files from the device on your
network to this unit, stream online music services,
use this unit with other speakers and configure the
settings of sound quality, etc.
For details, visit:
www.technics.com/support/
Firmware updates
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.
•Refer to “Firmware updates” (⇒49) for details on
update.

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To dispose of or transfer this unit
Before disposing of or transferring this unit, be sure
to erase all the recorded information by restoring
the settings to factory default. (“To restore all the
settings to the factory defaults” (⇒52))
•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 unauthorised use of
your accounts.

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Control reference
guide
This unit (front/top)............................. 16
This unit (rear)...................................... 18
Table of contents ... 04

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Control reference guide
This unit (front/top)
(Continued)
01
05
08 09
02
03
04
06
07
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, Spotify, etc.), and call them.
•You can register up to 9 favourite stations or
playlists. To register, press and hold [ ] until
“Memorised” is displayed while a station tuned
in or music is being played back. Then, the
station or music is automatically registered to
an unused number from 1 to 9.
05 [] Play/Pause
06 [] Switch the input source
07 Built-in microphone (for measurement)
08 Product identification marking (Bottom of
this unit)
•The model number is indicated.

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09 Illumination
Illuminates when the volume is adjusted from
the “Technics Audio Center” app, etc.

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Control reference guide
This unit (rear)
10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX
OPT INLAN AUX IN
DIMMER
INFO
AC IN
500mA5V
10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX
OPT INLAN AUX IN
DIMMER
INFO
AC IN
500mA5V
10 11 12 13 14 15
10 [•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.
•Press and hold [•DIMMER / -INFO] to display
the network status or settings. The displayed
items are changed by pressing [•DIMMER /
-INFO] repeatedly. (The brightness does not
change during this period.)
11 USB-A terminal
(DC 5 V 500 mA) (⇒35)
•If a USB device is connected, [•DIMMER /
-INFO] is difficult to press. Remove the USB
device as necessary.
12 LAN terminal (⇒22)
13 Optical digital input terminal (⇒32)
14 AUX IN terminal (⇒30)
15 AC IN terminal ( ) (⇒20)

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Connections
AC mains lead....................................... 20
AC mains lead connection......................... 20
Network settings ................................. 21
Wired LAN connection.............................. 22
Wireless LAN connection .......................... 23
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Connections
AC mains lead
AC mains lead connection
Connect only after all other connections are
completed.
10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX
OPT INLAN AUX IN
DIMMER
INFO
AC IN
500mA5V
To a household mains
socket
•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.
•Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) setting may start when this
unit is turned on. If you stop the Wi-Fi setting,
press [ ]. To keep the Wi-Fi setting, start the
“Google Home” app and follow the on-screen
instructions. (⇒21, 23)
Note
•This unit consumes a small amount of AC power
(⇒65) 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.