Technics Network Audio Player St C700 Owners Manual

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HOME menu and basic operations
Major functions of this unit can be operated from the HOME 
menu.
Preparation
≥Prepare the music that you want to play back.
≥ Turn on the connected device (amplifier, etc.) and lower its 
volume.
1Raise the power switch lever of this unit to 
the [ Í/I] position.
2Press [NWP].
3Press [HOME].
4Press [ 3,4 ] to select an item and then 
press [OK].
≥ If there are any other items, repeat this step.
5Start play.
∫ To display HOME menu
Press [HOME]. Adjust the volume of the connected device (amplifier, etc.).
The brightness of this unit’s display and the basic control 
switches can be changed.
Press [DIMMER] repeatedly.
	
≥
When the display is turned off, it will light up only when you 
operate this unit.
Before the display turns off again, “Display Off” will be displ ayed 
for a few seconds.
You can turn the beep sound on/off.≥ The factory default is “On”.
1Press [NWP].
2Press [HOME].
3Press [ 3,4] repeatedly to select “SETUP” 
and then press [OK].
4Press [ 3,4] repeatedly to select “Beep” 
and then press [OK].
5Press [ 3,4] to select “On”/“Off” and then 
press [OK].
If you install the dedicated app “Technics Music App” (free of 
charge) on your tablet/smartphone, you can control this unit 
and the SU-C700 using a wide variety of functions.
For details, visit:
www.technics.com/support/
LAN Connects this unit to a network and 
plays back music over it. (
>13)
USB Plays back music stored on a USB 
device or an iPhone/iPad/iPod. 
(>
14, 15, 16)
PC Plays back music stored on a PC, 
etc. (
>17)
Bluetooth Connects this unit to a Bluetooth
® 
device and plays back music stored 
on it. ( >18, 19)
SETUP (>11, 12, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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Adjusting the volume
Display brightness
Operation sound setting
Operations using the 
dedicated app “Technics 
Music App”
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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. (>13, 15)
To use these features, this unit must join the same network 
as the AirPlay compatible device or the DLNA compatible 
device.
Normally, just connecting a LAN cable will complete the 
setup.
A : LAN cable (not supplied)
1Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
2Connect this unit to a broadband router, etc. 
using a LAN cable.
3Connect the AC power supply cord to this 
unit, and raise the power switch lever to the 
[Í /I] position. ( >10)
You can change this unit’s name on the network (Friendly 
Name), and use specific IP address, subnet mask, default 
gateway, primary DNS, etc.
≥Do not play back music while changing these settings.
1 Press [NWP].
2 Press [HOME].
3 Press [ 3,4] repeatedly to select “SETUP” and then 
press [OK].
4 Press [ 3,4] repeatedly to select “Network” and then 
press [OK].
5 Select and input the details.
6 Press [OK] to apply the settings.
7 Press [RETURN] repeatedly to exit the settings.
8 Press [NWP Í] to turn the unit to standby mode.
≥Wait until “Please Wait” disappears.
9 Perform “Wired LAN connection”. ( >left)
	
≥Use category 7 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when 
connecting to peripheral devices.
≥ Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN port can 
damage the unit.
≥ If you try to change the network settings immediately after turning 
on this unit, it may take some time until the network setup scr een 
is displayed.
Wired LAN connection
Broadband router, etc. This unit
(rear)
PC, etc.
To make network-related 
settings
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Playing back music files on the DLNA server
You can share music files stored in the DLNA Certified media 
server (PC, smartphone, etc.) connected to your home 
network, and enjoy the contents with this unit.
≥About supported format, refer to “File format” (> 29)
Preparation
≥Complete the network settings. ( >12)
≥ Connect the device to be used to the same network as this 
unit.
≥ Add the contents and folder to the libraries of the Windows 
Media
® player 11 or 12, or a smartphone, etc.
– Playlist of Windows Media® player can play back only the 
contents that are stored in the libraries.
– To use Windows Media
® Player for streaming, you need to 
configure it in advance.
You can play back music stored on the DLNA server on this 
unit (DMP—Digital Media Player) by controlling the DLNA 
server with this unit.
1Press [NWP].
2Press [ NINPUT O] below [NWP] repeatedly 
to select “LAN”.
≥ The server selection screen will be displayed.
3Press [ 3,4 ] to select a DLNA server on the 
network, and then press [OK].
≥ The folder/content selection screen will be displayed.
≥ Folders/content may be displayed in different order 
from the order on the server, depending on its 
specifications.
4Press [ 3,4 ] to select an item and then 
press [OK].
≥ If there are any other items, repeat this step.
Operations on the remote control
∫ Random repeat playback
Press [RND].
Each time you press the button:
∫Repeat playback
Press [ `].
Each time you press the button:
By controlling a DMC (Digital Media Controller) compatible 
device, you can play back music stored on the DLNA server 
on this unit (DMR—Digital Media Renderer).
1Raise the power switch lever of this unit to 
the [Í/I] position.
2Operate the DMC comp atible device and 
connect to this unit.
≥ The device name of this unit will be displayed as 
“Technics ST-C700 _ _ _ _ _ _”*1, 2.
≥ For details on how to use DMC compatible devices, 
refer to the operating instructions of the devices or the 
software.
	
≥ You cannot use random repeat playback in combination with other  
playback modes.
≥ When you operate DMC, playback of other audio sources will stop  
and DLNA output will have priority.
≥ Depending on the contents and the connected equipment, 
operations or playback may not be possible.
*1 “ _ ” stands for a digit that is unique to each set.
*2 The device name can be changed from “To make network- related settings”. ( >12)
Playing back content stored 
on the DLNA server by 
controlling it from this unit
Stop Press [∫].
Pause Press [
1/;].≥Press again to restart play.
Skip Press [
:] or [9 ] to skip track.≥If you press either of these buttons during 
pause, playback will restart.
Search During play or pause, press and hold 
[
6 ] or [ 5].
≥On the unit: press and hold [:] or [9].
On All tracks in a folder are repeated 
randomly.
≥
“RND  `” is displayed.
Off Turns off random repeat mode.
1-TrackOnly plays the selected track.≥
“1  ` ” is displayed.
All All tracks in a folder are repeated.≥
“` ” is displayed.
Off Turns off repeat mode.
Playing back content stored 
on the DLNA server by 
controlling it from a DMC
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Using iPhone/iPad/iPod
Connect your iPhone/iPad/iPod, and you can play back 
music stored on iPhone/iPad/iPod or charge 
iPhone/iPad/iPod.
∫Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod
(as of November 2014)
	
≥Compatibility depends on the software version. Update your 
iPhone/iPad/iPod to the latest software before using it with th is 
unit.
≥ Please be aware that Panasonic accepts no responsibility for th e 
loss of data and/or information.
≥ Do not connect the following models to the port:
– iPod classic, iPod [4th (color  display), and 5th (video) 
generation], iPod nano (1st generation)
Unexpected behavior may occur.
≥ Operation results may vary depending on the iPhone/iPad/iPod 
models or the iOS version.
When connecting an iPhone/iPad/iPod, use the dedicated 
USB cable (not supplied).
1Connect iPhone/iPad/ iPod to the unit.
2Press [NWP].
3Press [NINPUT O] below [NWP] repeatedly 
to select “USB”.
4Start play.
Operations on the remote control
	
≥ It may be necessary to select the album, artist, etc. on the 
iPhone/iPad/iPod.
≥ Depending on the iPhone/iPad/iPod models, operations on the 
remote control may not be possible.
During unit on, charging starts when an iPhone/iPad/iPod is 
connected to this unit.
≥Charging is not possible w hen this unit is turned off.
≥ Make sure the unit is turned on when you start charging.
– When charging an iPhone/iPad/iPod whose battery is depleted, 
do not turn this unit to standby mode until the iPhone/iPad/iPo d 
becomes operational.
≥ Check the iPhone/iPad/iPod to see if the battery is fully charg ed. 
Once fully charged, remove the iPhone/iPad/iPod.
≥ Charging stops when the battery is fully charged. The battery w ill 
deplete naturally.
iPhone 6 Plus / iPhone 6 / iPhone 5s / iPhone 5c / 
iPhone 5 / iPhone 4s / iPhone 4 / iPhone 3GS / 
iPhone 3G
iPad Air / iPad  (3rd and 4th generation) / iPad 2 / iPad / 
iPad mini 2 / iPad mini
iPod touch  (2nd through 5th generation)
iPod nano (3rd through 7th generation)
Connecting an 
iPhone/iPad/iPod
USB cable
(not supplied)
e.g.,
This unit
(front) iPhone, etc.
Listening to music stored on 
an iPhone/iPad/iPod
Stop
Press [∫].
Pause Press [
1/;].≥Press again to restart play.
Skip Press [:] or [9 ] to skip track.
Search During play or pause, press and hold 
[
6 ] or [ 5].
≥On the unit: press and hold [:] or [9].
Charging an iPhone/iPad/iPod
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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. ( >12)
≥ 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”.
2Select “Technics ST-C700 _ _ _ _ _ _”*1, 2 
from the AirPlay   icon.
≥ Check the volume settings before starting the playback. 
(When AirPlay is used for the first time, the volume may 
be output at the maximum setting.)
3Start play.
≥The playback will start with a slight delay.
Operations on the remote control
	
≥ Playback of other audio sources will stop and AirPlay output wi ll 
have priority.
≥ With some iOS and iTunes versions, it may not be possible to 
restart the AirPlay playback if the selector is changed or the  unit is 
turned off, during the AirPlay playback.
In this case, select a different device from the AirPlay icon o f the 
Music app or iTunes and then re-select this unit as the output 
speakers.
≥ AirPlay will not work when playing back videos on iTunes.
*1 “ _ ” stands for a digit that is unique to each set.
*2 The device name can be changed from “To make network- related settings”. ( >12)
Using USB device
You can play back music stored on a USB device.≥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.
≥ USB devices may not be recogniz ed by this unit when connected 
using the following:
– a USB hub
– a USB extension cable
≥ It is not possible to use USB card reader/writers.
≥ This unit cannot record music to a USB device.
≥ About supported format, refer to “File format” ( >29)
1Connect a USB device to the unit.
2Press [NWP].
3Press [ NINPUT O] below [NWP] repeatedly 
to select “USB”.
4Press [ 3,4] to select an item and then 
press [OK].
≥ If there are any other items, repeat this step.
Operations on the remote control
Listening to music with AirPlay
Stop Press [∫].
Pause Press [
1/;].≥Press again to restart play.
Skip Press [:] or [9 ] to skip track.
Listening to music stored on a 
USB device
Stop Press [∫].
Pause Press [
1/;].≥ Press again to restart play.
Skip Press [
:] or [9 ] to skip track.≥If you press either of these buttons during 
pause, playback will restart.
Search During play or pause, press and hold 
[
6 ] or [ 5].≥On the unit: press and hold [:] or [9].≥This operation may not be available for 
some formats.
e.g.,
This unit
(front)
USB device
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Random repeat playback
Press [RND].
Each time you press the button:
∫Repeat playback
Press [ `].
Each time you press the button:
	
≥You cannot use random repeat playback in combination with other  
playback modes.
≥ You can use repeat playback in combination with program 
playback.
This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.
Preparation
≥It is not possible to program tracks by moving folders. 
Move all the tracks you want to program to a single folder 
in advance.
1Press [PGM] in the stop mode.
≥“Program Mode” screen will be displayed.
2Press [OK] to display the programming 
screen.
3Press [ 3,4 ] to select the desired track.
4Press [OK].
≥Do steps 3 through 4 again to program other tracks.
5Press [ 1/; ] to start playback.
≥To return to the “Program Mode” screen, press [ ∫].
Operations on the remote control
	
≥ Programed content is maintained as long as the input source is  set 
to “USB”.
≥ The program memory will be cleared:
– When the USB device is disconnected.
– When the unit is turned to standby or off mode.
≥ You can use program playback in combination with repeat 
playback.
On All tracks in a folder are repeated 
randomly.
≥
“RND  `” is displayed.
Off Turns off random repeat mode.
1-TrackOnly plays the selected track.≥
“1  ` ” is displayed.
All All tracks in a folder are repeated.≥
“` ” is displayed.
Off Turns off repeat mode.
Program playback
Stop Press [
∫].≥ Programed content is maintained.
Check the 
programed 
order Press [
2,1] in the stop mode.≥To return to the “Program Mode” screen, 
press [RETURN].
Add tracks Do steps 3 through 4 in the stop mode.
Clear the last 
trackPress [CLEAR] in the stop mode.≥
It is not possible to select and clear the 
desired programed track.
Cancel 
program mode 1
Press [PGM] in the stop mode.≥“Program Clear” is shown.
2 Press [ 3,4] to select “Yes” and 
then press [OK].
≥ The program memory will be cleared.
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Using PC, etc.
You can connect the digital audio input terminal [PC] and a 
PC, etc. with a USB cable and play back music on the PC, 
etc. with this unit.
≥About supported format, refer to “File format” (> 29)
(as of November 2014)
1Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
2Connect this unit and a PC, etc.
3Connect the AC power supply cord to this 
unit, and raise the power switch lever to the 
[ Í /I] position. ( >10)
4Press [NWP].
5Press [ NINPUT O] below [NWP] repeatedly 
to select “PC”.
6Operate the PC, etc. for playback.
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:
– Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
– OS X 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10
1 Download and install the dedicated driver to the PC. 
(Only for Windows OS)
Download and install the driver from the website below.
www.technics.com/support/
2Download and install the dedicated app “Technics 
Audio Player” (free of charge) on your PC. (Common 
to both Windows OS and OS X)
Download and install the app from the website below.
www.technics.com/support/
Listening to audio from a PC, 
etc.
USB
USB 2.0 cable
(not supplied)
This unit
(rear)
e.g.,
PC, etc. Ty p e   ATy p e   B
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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.
≥ If you intend to use an NFC (Near Field Communication)-compatib le Bluetooth® device, proceed to “Connecting by NFC”.
Preparation
≥Turn on the Bluetooth® feature of the device and place the 
device near this unit.
1Press [NWP].
2Press [ NINPUT O] below [NWP] repeatedly 
to select “Bluetooth”.
3Press [MENU].
4Press [ 3,4] repeatedly to select “Pairing” 
and then press [OK].
5Press [ 3,4 ] to select “Yes” and then press 
[OK].
≥ “Pairing” is indicated on the display.
6Select “ST-C700” from the Bluetooth® 
device’s Bluetooth
® menu.
≥ The name of the connected device is indicated on the 
display.
	
≥ If prompted for the passkey, input “0000”.
≥ You can register up to 8 devices with this unit. If a 9th devic e is 
paired, the device that has not been used the longest will be 
replaced.
For NFC-compatible Bluetooth® devices (Android™ 
devices with version 4.1 or later) only
With the touch of an NFC (Near Field Communication)-
compatible Bluetooth
® device to this unit, you can complete a 
series of steps from registering a Bluetooth® device to 
connecting it to this unit.
Preparation
≥ Turn on the NFC feature of the device.
1Press [NWP].
2Press [ NINPUT O] below [NWP] repeatedly 
to select “Bluetooth”.
3Press [MENU].
4Press [ 3,4] repeatedly to select “NFC” and 
then press [OK].
5Press [ 3,4 ] to select “Yes” and then press 
[OK].
6Touch and hold your device on the NFC 
touch area of this unit within 20 seconds. 
( > 7)
≥Do not move the Bluetooth® device until it displays a 
message or reacts in some way.
Once the Bluetooth
® device has reacted, move the 
device away from this unit.
– When the connection of the Bluetooth® device is complete, 
the name of the connected device is indicated on the 
display.
– The location of the NFC touch area differs depending on the  device. When a connection cannot be established even if 
your Bluetooth
® device has touched the NFC touch area of 
this unit, change the position of the device.
	
≥ If you connect another NFC-compatible Bluetooth® device, the 
previously connected device will  be disconnected automatically.
≥ When the connection is established, playback may start 
automatically depending on the type of device being used.
≥ Connecting by NFC may not work properly depending on the type 
of device being used.
≥ Do not make an NFC connection in any other way than instructed 
in the Owner’s Manual. Doing so may cause malfunction.
Connecting via Bluetooth® 
menuConnecting by NFC
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1Press [NWP].
2Press [NINPUT O] below [NWP] repeatedly 
to select “Bluetooth”.
≥ “Ready” is indicated on the display.
≥ If you press [ 1/;], this unit will try and connect to the 
last connected Bluetooth
® device.
–“Linking” is indicated on the display.
3Select “ST-C700” from the Bluetooth® 
device’s Bluetooth
® menu.
≥ The name of the connected device is indicated on the 
display.
4Start playback on the Bluetooth® device.
Operations on the remote control
	
≥ This unit can only be connected to one device at a time.
≥ To use this unit’s remote control 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.
You can change the transmission mode to prioritize 
transmission quality or sound quality.
1Press [NWP].
2Press [ NINPUT O] below [NWP] repeatedly 
to select “Bluetooth”.
≥ If a Bluetooth® device is already connected, disconnect 
it.
3Press [MENU].
4Press [ 3,4] repeatedly to select 
“Link Mode” and then press [OK].
5Press [ 3,4] to select the mode and then 
press [OK].
	
≥ Select “Mode 1” if the sound is interrupted.
1Press [NWP].
2Press [MENU].
3Press [ 3,4] repeatedly to select 
“Disconnect?” and then press [OK].
4Press [ 3,4 ] to select “Yes” and then press 
[OK].
	
≥ The Bluetooth® device will be disconnected if a different audio 
source is selected.
Listening to music stored on a 
Bluetooth
® device
Stop Press [∫].
Pause Press [
1/;].≥Press again to restart play.
Skip Press [:] or [9 ] to skip track.
Search During play or pause, press and hold 
[
6 ] or [ 5].
≥On the unit: press and hold [:] or [9].
Bluetooth® transmission mode
Mode 1 Emphasis on connectivity
Mode 2Emphasis on sound quality (default)
Disconnecting a Bluetooth® 
device
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Sound adjustment
The following sound effects can be added to the audio output.
Re-mastering expands the playback band and achieves a 
higher bit depth to reproduce natural and expansive sound 
close to original music.
≥The factory default is “Off”.
1Press [NWP].
2Press [RE-MASTER] to select “On”/“Off”.
This unit can transmit input signals without performing digital  
signal processing (DSP). This enables faithful and high 
quality reproduction of original sound.
≥ The factory default is “Off”.
1Press [NWP].
2Press [DIRECT] to select “On”/“Off”.
You can set an upper limit on the output sampling frequency 
range. Please note that the range that can be processed 
differs depending on the amplifier or D/A converter. For 
details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected 
device.
≥The factory default is “32kHz-192kHz”.
Preparation
≥Set “Digital Output” to “On”.
1Press [NWP].
2Press [HOME].
3Press [ 3,4] repeatedly to select “SETUP” 
and then press [OK].
4Press [ 3,4 ] repeatedly to select “D.Output 
fs” and then press [OK].
5Press [ 3,4] to select an item and then 
press [OK].
≥You can select a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 192 kHz.
Disabling the audio output of unused terminals minimizes 
noise and allows playback in higher audio quality.
≥ The factory default is “On”.
1Press [NWP].
2Press [HOME].
3Press [ 3,4 ] repeatedly to select “SETUP” 
and then press [OK].
To disable the digital audio output:
Press [ 3,4] repeatedly to select “Digital Output” and 
then press [OK].
To disable the analog audio output:
Press [ 3,4] repeatedly to select “Analog Output” and 
then press [OK].
4Press [ 3,4 ] to select “Off” and then press 
[OK].
≥ To enable the output again, select “On”.
	
≥ Depending on the music source that you play back, the applied 
setting may be less effective.
≥ Depending on the music source that you play back, it may not be  
possible to achieve the desired audio quality and sound field 
effect. In such cases, turn off this function.
≥ Both Re-master and Direct mode cannot be set to “On”.
≥ When “Digital Output” and “Analog Output” are set to “Off”, no 
sound will be output. 
≥ It may take some time to output audio when you have adjusted th e 
audio quality.
Listening to more natural-
sounding audio (Re-master)
Direct mode
Setting the sampling 
frequency
Disabling audio output
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