Unit turns off automatically or goes into Standby mode. Technics

To troubleshoot automatic shut-off issues, choose the Technics model from the provided list.


If your model is not mentioned, consult the Operating Manual of your specific model for troubleshooting guidance.



Model SA-C100


Is the auto off function turned on? If so turn off.


  1. Press [SETUP].
  2. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button repeatedly to select "AUTO OFF".
  3. Press [OK].
  4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select "OFF".
  5. Press [OK].

Note: When the input source is "FM", this function does not work.


This unit incorporates a protection circuit to prevent damage caused by heat buildup. When you use this unit at a high volume level for a long period of time, it may turn off automatically. Wait for this unit to cool down before turning on this unit again. (For approximately 3 minutes).

Model SA-C600


Is the auto off function turned on? If so turn off.


  1. Press [SETUP].
  2. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button repeatedly to select "AUTO OFF".
  3. Press [OK].
  4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select "OFF".
  5. Press [OK].

Note: When the input source is "FM", this function does not work.


This unit incorporates a protection circuit to prevent damage caused by heat buildup. When you use this unit at a high volume level for a long period of time, it may turn off automatically. Wait for this unit to cool down before turning on this unit again. (For approximately 3 minutes).

Models SC-C30, SC-C50


The unit turns to standby mode by the auto off function.

  1. Press the Input/Source Image of input source icon/button button, etc. to cancel it.

This unit incorporates a protection circuit to prevent damage caused by heat buildup. When you use this unit at a high volume level for a long period of time, it may turn off automatically. Wait for this unit to cool down before turning on this unit again. (For approximately 3 minutes).

Model SC-C500


Is the auto off function turned on? If so turn off.


  1. Press [SETUP].
  2. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button repeatedly to select "AUTO OFF".
  3. Press [OK].
  4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select "OFF".
  5. Press [OK].

This unit incorporates a protection circuit to prevent damage caused by heat buildup. When you use this unit at a high volume level for a long period of time, it may turn off automatically. Wait for this unit to cool down before turning on this unit again. (For approximately 3 minutes).

Models SC-C70, SC-C70MK2


Is the auto off function turned on? If so turn off.


  1. Press [SETUP].
  2. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button repeatedly to select "AUTO OFF".
  3. Press [OK].
  4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select "OFF".
  5. Press [OK].

Note: When the input source is "FM" or "AM", this function does not work.


This unit incorporates a protection circuit to prevent damage caused by heat buildup. When you use this unit at a high volume level for a long period of time, it may turn off automatically. Wait for this unit to cool down before turning on this unit again. (For approximately 3 minutes).

Model SE-R1


  • Check if the auto off function is turned on? If it is, to cancel this function, set to [OFF] the [AUTO OFF] switch which is located on the rear panel.
    Image shows the location of the Auto Off switch

  • If the SU-R1 Network controller is connected to this unit via the system control function, this unit may automatically enter standby mode when the SU-R1 enters standby mode.

This unit incorporates a protection circuit to prevent damage caused by heat buildup. When you use this unit at a high volume level for a long period of time, it may turn off automatically. Wait for this unit to cool down before turning on this unit again. (For approximately 3 minutes).

Model SL-C700


Is the auto off function turned on? If so turn off.


  1. Touch [MENU] repeatedly to select "Setup"" and then touch Play/Pause Image.
  2. Touch [MENU] repeatedly to select "AUTO OFF".
  3. Touch the Skip forward or Skip back Image buttons to select [OFF], and then touch Play/Pause Image.
  4. Touch the Stop ■ button twice to complete the programming.

Models SL-G700, SL-G700M2


Is the auto off function turned on? If so turn off.


  1. Press [NWP].
  2. Press [SETUP].
  3. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button repeatedly to select "AUTO OFF".
  4. Press [OK].
  5. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select "OFF".
  6. Press [OK].

Note: The setting is stored even if the power is turned off and on.

Model ST-C700


Is the auto off function turned on? If so turn off.


  1. Press [NWP].
  2. Press [HOME].
  3. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button repeatedly to select "SETUP".
  4. Press [OK].
  5. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button repeatedly to select "AUTO OFF".
  6. Press [OK].
  7. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select "OFF".
  8. Press [OK].

Note: The auto off function works unless you turn it off, even if you turn off and on this unit.

Model ST-G30


  • If the SSD is removed or malfunctions while this unit is in operation, this unit will turn off automatically Check to see if the SSD is attached correctly to the main unit.
  • If this unit still turns off even after you have attached the SSD correctly, there may be a malfunction with the SSD.

Model SU-C700


Check if the auto off function is turned on? If it is, to cancel this function,

  1. Press and hold [MUTE] until the PHONO indicator on this unit starts to blink.
  2. Press [MUTE]. Each time you press the button.
    • COAX3 indicator blinks : On
    • OPT indicator blinks : Off
  3. Press [VOL Down -] to exit.

If the ST-C700 is connected to this unit via the system control function, this unit may automatically enter standby mode when the ST-C700 enters standby mode.


This unit incorporates a protection circuit to prevent damage caused by heat buildup. When you use this unit at a high volume level for a long period of time, it may turn off automatically. Wait for this unit to cool down before turning on this unit again. (For approximately 3 minutes).

Model SU-G30


Is the auto off function turned on? If so turn off.


  1. Press [SETUP].
  2. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button repeatedly to select "AUTO OFF".
  3. Press [OK].
  4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select "OFF".
  5. Press [OK].

Note: The auto off function works unless you turn it off, even if you turn this unit to standby mode and on.


This unit incorporates a protection circuit to prevent damage caused by heat buildup. When you use this unit at a high volume level for a long period of time, it may turn off automatically. Wait for this unit to cool down before turning on this unit again. (For approximately 3 minutes).

Model SU-G700, SU-G700M2


Is the auto off function turned on? If so turn off.


  1. Press [AMP].
  2. Press [SETUP].
  3. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button repeatedly to select "AUTO OFF".
  4. Press [OK].
  5. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select "OFF".
  6. Press [OK].

Note: The setting is stored even if the power is turned off and on.


This unit incorporates a protection circuit to prevent damage caused by heat buildup. When you use this unit at a high volume level for a long period of time, it may turn off automatically. Wait for this unit to cool down before turning on this unit again. (For approximately 3 minutes).

Model SU-GX70


The unit turns to standby mode by the auto off function.

  1. Press the Input/Source Image of input source icon/button button, etc. to cancel it.

Note:


  • The setting is stored even if the power is turned off and on.
  • "Auto Off" is displayed 3 minutes before this unit is turned off.

Models SU-R1, SU-R1000


Is the auto off function turned on? If so turn off.


  1. Press [SETUP].
  2. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button repeatedly to select "AUTO OFF".
  3. Press [OK].
  4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select "OFF".
  5. Press [OK].

This unit incorporates a protection circuit to prevent damage caused by heat buildup. When you use this unit at a high volume level for a long period of time, it may turn off automatically. Wait for this unit to cool down before turning on this unit again. (For approximately 3 minutes).

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