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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.
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.
Table of contents 08 Please carefully read the “Safety precautions” of this manual before use. Control reference guide 10 This unit, Remote control Connections 14 Speaker connection, AC mains lead connection Operations 16 Playing back connected devices Settings 24 Other settings, Using output correction function (LAPC) Troubleshooting 30 Before requesting service, read the troubleshooting. Others 33 Specifications, etc.
Safety precautions Warning 08 Caution 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.
Installation Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. For the United Kingdom and Ireland customer 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 10-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Control reference guide This unit 01 Standby/on button ( ) • 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 Power indicator • Blue: The unit is on. • Off: The unit is in standby mode. 03 Headphones jack • When a plug is connected, the speakers and PRE OUT terminals do not output sound.
English 10 USB-B terminal • For connecting to a PC, etc.
Control reference guide Remote control 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. ( 10) • Keep the batteries out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
04 [MENU]: Enter menu ( 18, 19, 20, 21)* 05 [SETUP]: Enter setup menu ( 24)* 06 [LAPC]: Measure the output signal of the amplifier when speakers are connected, and correct its output ( 26) 07 [+VOL-]: Adjust the volume • Volume range: -- (min), 1 to 100 (max) 08 [MUTE]: Mute the sound • Press [MUTE] again to cancel. “MUTE” is also cancelled when you adjust the volume with this unit or when you turn the unit to standby. 09 [DIMMER]: Adjust the brightness of the peak power meter light, display, etc.
Connections Speakers/AC mains lead • 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. • To optimise the audio output, you can measure the amplifier output signal and correct its output when it is connected to the speakers.
English To a household mains socket Insert the AC mains lead up to a point just before the round hole. AC mains lead (supplied) Speaker cable (not supplied) AC mains lead connection Connect only after all other connections are completed. Speaker output correction (LAPC) You can make the optimum adjustment according to your own speakers. ( 26) Note • This unit consumes a small amount of AC power ( 34) even when the unit is in standby mode.
Operations Using digital audio output device You can connect the CD player, etc. with coaxial digital cable (not supplied)/optical digital audio cable (not supplied) to this unit and play back music. Optical digital audio cable (not supplied) CD player, etc. Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) Using coaxial digital cable 1 Disconnect the AC mains lead. 1 Disconnect the AC mains lead. 2 Connect this unit and a CD player, etc. 2 Connect this unit and a CD player, etc.
Using PC, etc. English You can connect the PC, etc. or another device with USB 2.0 cable (not supplied) to this unit and play back music. PC, etc. USB 2.0 cable (not supplied) Audio device with USB-DAC output terminal such as ST-G30, etc. ■ Preparation 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 (as of February 2017): - Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 - OS X 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.
Operations Using turntable (PHONO) You can connect the turntable with PHONO cable (not supplied) to this unit and play back music. PHONO EARTH Turntable PHONO earth lead (not supplied) PHONO cable (not supplied) 1 Press [AMP]. Using PHONO cable 1 Disconnect the AC mains lead. 2 Connect this unit and a turntable. 3 Connect the AC mains lead to this unit. ( 15) 4 Press [AMP • You can also select the input source by turning the input selector knob on the unit.
Using analogue audio output device (LINE1/LINE2) You can connect the Blu-ray Disc player, etc. with analogue audio cable (not supplied) to this unit and play back music. English Blu-ray Disc player, etc. Analogue audio cable (not supplied) 3 Press [MENU]. Using analogue audio cable 1 Disconnect the AC mains lead. 2 Connect this unit and a Blu-ray Disc player, etc. 3 Connect the AC mains lead to this unit. ( 15) 4 Press [AMP ] to turn this unit on.
Operations Using this unit as power amplifier You can connect the AV receiver, control amplifier, etc. with analogue audio cable (not supplied) to this unit and use this unit as power amplifier. AV receiver, control amplifier, etc. Analogue audio cable (not supplied) Set the volume of the AV receiver, control amplifier, etc. to minimum before connecting. While using this unit as power amplifier, the volume adjustment with this unit is disabled.
English 10 Confirm the displayed message and press [OK]. 11 Press [ ], [ ] to select “Yes” and then press [OK]. 12 Start playback on the connected device. Note • It is not possible to adjust the volume with this unit. • Sound is not output from headphones jack and PRE OUT terminals. • Select “LINE2” when not using this unit as power amplifier.
Operations Connecting a power amplifier, subwoofer, etc. You can connect the power amplifier, subwoofer, etc. with analogue audio cable (not supplied) to output the analogue audio signals. Power amplifier, Subwoofer, etc. Analogue audio cable (not supplied) Do not input the audio signal from PRE OUT/LINE OUT terminals to the analogue audio input terminals of this unit. Doing so may cause malfunction. Using analogue audio cable 1 Disconnect the AC mains lead.
Using analogue audio input device English You can connect the CD recorder, etc. with analogue audio cable (not supplied) to output analogue audio signals from this unit (LINE1/LINE2/PHONO). CD recorder, etc. Analogue audio cable (not supplied) Do not input the audio signal from PRE OUT/LINE OUT terminals to the analogue audio input terminals of this unit. Doing so may cause malfunction. Using analogue audio cable 1 Disconnect the AC mains lead. 2 Connect this unit and a CD recorder, etc.
Settings Sound adjustment, Other settings The sound effects and other settings can be set up. 1 Press [AMP]. 2 Press [SETUP]. 3 Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select the menu and then press [OK]. 4 Press [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] to select a desired item or value, and press [OK]. Adjusting BASS/MID/TREBLE “Tone Control” You can adjust the tone of this unit. Each tonal range (BASS/MID/TREBLE) can be adjusted. • To enable this function, select “On (adjustment)”. • Each level can be adjusted between “-10” and “+10”.
English Auto off function “AUTO OFF” This unit is designed to conserve its power consumption and save energy. The unit has been left unused for about 20 minutes and will enter standby mode within a minute. Press any button to cancel it. • The factory default is “On”. To disable this function, select “Off”. • “AUTO OFF” is displayed 3 minutes before this unit is turned off. Displaying the volume status “VOLUME Display” The volume status is displayed when adjusting the volume.
Settings Using output correction function (LAPC) You can make the optimum adjustment according to your own speakers. Measuring the output signal of the amplifier and correcting its output (LAPC) ■ Preparation • Disconnect the headphones. ■ Turning on/off the output correction function Press [LAPC] to select “On”/“Off”. Test tone emitted during measurement To ensure the measurement accuracy, the speakers output a test tone at regular intervals.
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. • For the update information, refer to the following website. www.technics.com/support/firmware/ ■ Preparation • Download the latest firmware on the USB flash memory. For details, refer to the following website. www.technics.com/support/firmware/ 1 Connect the USB flash memory with new firmware.
Settings System control connection You can operate this unit and Technics devices supporting system control function (Network Audio Player, Compact Disc Player, etc.) simultaneously with ease on the remote control. For details, refer to the operating instructions of each device. System connection cable Network Audio Player, etc. Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)* Using system connection cable and audio cable 1 Disconnect the AC mains lead.
English Switching this unit and the connected device • If you point the remote control at this unit and press [AMP ] when this unit and the connected device are in standby mode, this unit and the device of the selected input source which is set with “System Control” will be turned on simultaneously. • If you point the remote control at this unit and press [AMP ] when this unit and the connected device are turned on, this unit and the connected device will enter standby mode.
Troubleshooting Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are uncertain about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the following guide do not resolve the issue, then consult your dealer for instructions. Heat buildup of this unit This unit becomes warm while in use. This is not a malfunction. Do you have the latest firmware installed? Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s firmware to ensure that our customers are enjoying the latest technology.
The volume is automatically changed. • When the input source is switched to “LINE2” or other source from “MAIN IN” and the current volume level is higher than previous level, the volume is automatically adjusted. (Volume knob automatically turns.) ( 20) The unit turns to standby mode automatically. • Is the auto off function turned on? ( 25) • This unit incorporates a protection circuit to prevent damage caused by heat buildup.
Troubleshooting Messages ATTENTION : MAX Output Setting • While using this unit as power amplifier, the volume adjustment with this unit is disabled. • Adjust the volume little by little with the connected device. ( 20) AUTO OFF • The unit has been left unused for about 20 minutes and will shut down within a minute. Press any button to cancel it. ( 25) Connect USB Device • The firmware download has failed. • Download the latest firmware on the USB flash memory and try again.
Others • Pull out the AC mains lead from the outlet 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, a chemical wiper, etc. This might cause the exterior case to be deformed or the coating to come off. To dispose or transfer this unit • This unit may contain private information.
Others Specifications ■ GENERAL ■ TERMINALS SECTION Power supply AC 220 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Headphones Jack Stereo, 6.3 mm 0.75 mW, 32 Power consumption 85 W PC REAR USB Type B Connector Power consumption in standby mode Approx. 0.3 W Dimensions (W×H×D) 430 mm × 148 mm × 428 mm Mass Approx. 12.
■ Format support This unit supports the following formats. • Playback of all formats supported by this unit is not guaranteed. • Playback of a format not supported by this unit may cause choppy audio or noise. In such cases, check to see if this unit supports the format. • File information (sampling frequency, etc.) shown by this unit and playback software may differ from each other. PC (USB-B)* Sampling frequency PCM 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192/352.8/384 kHz DSD 2.8 MHz/5.6 MHz/11.
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