Technics SU-G30 Operating Instructions Manual
Technics SU-G30 Operating Instructions Manual

Technics SU-G30 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 SU-G30 Network Audio Amplifier Operating Instructions...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 • 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/ Features Ideal Sound Quality and...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Please carefully read the “Safety precautions” of this Safety precautions manual before use. Installation Installation Control reference guide Main unit, Remote control Speaker connection, AC mains lead connection, Connections Network settings Operations Playing back connected devices Other settings, Using output correction function Settings (LAPC) Troubleshooting...
  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Warning Caution Unit Unit • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or • Do not place sources of naked flames, such as product damage, lighted candles, on this unit. - Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, •...
  • Page 9 Battery Caution for AC Mains Lead • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly (For the AC mains plug of three pins) replaced. Replace only with the type For your safety, please read the following text recommended by the manufacturer. carefully.
  • Page 10 Safety precautions Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste.
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Installation To dispose or transfer this unit • Turn off all equipment before connection and This unit may contain private information. Before read the appropriate operating instructions. disposing of or transferring this unit, perform the following to delete the data, including personal or secret information.
  • Page 12: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Main unit VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR PHONES 5V 2.1A PHONO LINE IN AC IN ∼ PHONO COAX1 COAX2 EARTH SPEAKERS 10BASE-T / (4∼16Ω) DIGITAL IN 100BASE-TX...
  • Page 13 • When this unit is muted, if you turn the knob, the muting will be cancelled. 07 Display • Input source, playback status, etc. are displayed. For details, visit: www.technics.com/support/ 08 Input selector knob • Turn this knob clockwise or anticlockwise to switch the input source.
  • Page 14 Control reference guide Remote control DIGITAL ANALOG INPUT Using the remote control R03/LR03, AAA (Alkaline or manganese batteries) Note • Insert the battery so the terminals ( ) match those in the remote control. • Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this unit.
  • Page 15 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 [NET]/[DIGITAL]/[ANALOG]: Select the device to be operated (...
  • Page 16: Connections

    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. •...
  • Page 17 AC IN ∼ To a household mains socket KERS 16Ω) 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 Output correction function (LAPC) Connect only after all other connections are You can make the optimum adjustment completed.
  • Page 18 - Refer to “Firmware updates” ( 39) for details on update. - For the update information, refer to the following website. www.technics.com/support/firmware/ Wired LAN connection 3 Connect the AC mains lead to this unit, AC IN ∼...
  • Page 19 Are you using an Android device? ■ Settings for the first time Using “Technics Music App” ( 22) 1 Press [ ] to turn this unit on. • “Wi-Fi Setup” is displayed. Using an internet browser ( 22) 2 Press [ ], [ ] to select “On”...
  • Page 20 4 The “AirPlay Setup” screen appears on • When the connection is established, your iPhone. “Success” is displayed. • This system will be displayed as “Technics - “Fail” may be displayed if the connection SU-G30 ”. To change the name, enter ****** was not complete.
  • Page 21 Using the WPS PIN code Using iPhone/iPad/iPod “WPS PIN” “With iPod” If your wireless router supports WPS, you can set With this method you will share the wireless up a connection by entering the WPS PIN code. network settings of your iPod/iPhone/iPad with this system.
  • Page 22 Using an internet browser “Setup from Browser” “Setup from Browser” If you install the dedicated app “Technics You can access this unit’s network settings from Music App” (free of charge) on your Android the internet browser on iOS device (iOS version device, you can set up a connection using the 6.1.6 or earlier), Android device, PC, etc.
  • Page 23: Mac Address

    • Wait until “Please Wait” disappears. • Press [CLEAR] to delete a letter. 7 Perform the network setting. ( 18) • Press [ 10] to insert a letter “A”. • Default name is “Technics SU-G30 ”. ****** “ ” stands for a digit that is unique to ****** each set.
  • Page 24: Operations

    Operations Playing back music files on the DLNA server You can share music files stored in the DLNA Certified media server (PC, Network Attached Storage, etc.) connected to your home network, and enjoy the contents with this unit. ■ Preparation •...
  • Page 25 Operations using the dedicated app unit’s name on the network”. ( 23) “Technics Music App” If you install the dedicated app “Technics Music App” (free of charge) on your tablet/ smartphone, you can control this unit using a wide variety of functions.
  • Page 26 Operations Playing back Internet Radio (vTuner) Internet Radio is an audio broadcasting service transmitted via the Internet. vTuner is a free online content service to listen to the many Internet Radio stations over the world. ■ Preparation • Complete the network settings. ( 18) - Make sure that the network is connected to the Internet.
  • Page 27 Operations using the dedicated app “Technics Music App” If you install the dedicated app “Technics Music App” (free of charge) on your tablet/ smartphone, you can control this unit and edit the station list with the vTuner function. Download and install the app from the website below.
  • Page 28 PHONES 5V 2.1A (iOS device) Start the “Music” (or iPod) app. (PC) Start “iTunes”. 2 Select “Technics SU-G30 ****** ” 1, 2 from the AirPlay icon 3 Start play. • 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.
  • Page 29 INPUT SELECTOR 4 Select this unit as the output speakers. PHONES 5V 2.1A Note • The device name of this unit will be displayed as “Technics SU-G30 ” ****** 1, 2 • Registration/subscription is required. • Fees may apply. • Services, icons, and specifications are subject to change.
  • Page 30 Operations Using USB device Connect a USB device to the unit, and you can play back music stored on the USB device. • Refer to “USB” ( 47) for information about the USB device this unit can play back. VOLUME 1 Connect a USB device to the unit.
  • Page 31 Using iPhone/iPad/iPod Connect an iPhone/iPad/iPod to the unit using USB cable , and you can play back music stored on iPhone/ iPad/iPod or charge iPhone/iPad/iPod. • Refer to “iPhone/iPad/iPod” ( 47) for information about the iOS device this unit can play back. : Use the USB cable supplied with iPhone/iPad/iPod.
  • Page 32: Using Bluetooth

    • You can also select the input source by turning the input selector knob on the unit. “Bluetooth”. • You can also select the input source by 2 Select “SU-G30” from the Bluetooth ® turning the input selector knob on the unit. device’s menu.
  • Page 33 Operations during playback Bluetooth device ® Stop Pause • Press again to restart play. Skip Bluetooth transmission mode ® Search Note You can change the transmission mode to • To use this unit’s remote control with a prioritise transmission quality or sound quality. Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth device must...
  • Page 34 Operations Using digital audio output device You can input digital audio signals to this unit and play back music. PHONO LINE IN PHONO COAX1 COAX2 EARTH 10BASE-T / DIGITAL IN 100BASE-TX Optical digital audio cable (not supplied) CD player, etc. Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) Using coaxial digital cable...
  • Page 35 “Technics Audio Player” on the website below. connected PC. www.technics.com/support/ Download and install the dedicated app “Technics Audio Player” (free of charge) on Note your PC. • About supported format, refer to “File format” • Download and install the app from the (...
  • Page 36 Operations Using analogue audio output device You can input analogue audio signals to this unit and play back music. PHONO LINE IN PHONO COAX1 COAX2 EARTH DIGITAL IN PHONO EARTH e.g., Record player Ground wire (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Using analogue digital audio cable 1: When connecting to a record player with a 1 Disconnect the AC mains lead.
  • Page 37 AC IN ∼ SPEAKERS 0BASE-T / (4∼16Ω) 00BASE-TX Blu-ray Disc player, etc. Audio cable (not supplied) ■ Minimising audio distortion If audio distortion occurs when using the analogue audio input terminals, setting the attenuator to “On” may be improved. • The factory default is “Off”. 1 Press [SETUP].
  • Page 38: Settings

    Settings Sound adjustment, Other settings The sound effects and other settings can be set up. 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select the menu and then press [OK]. 3 Press [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] to set, and press [OK].
  • Page 39: Firmware Updates

    • For the update information, refer to the “2” or “1” and see if the connection improves. following website. • If “0” is displayed, this system cannot establish www.technics.com/support/firmware/ a link with the wireless router. Downloading takes approx. 10 minutes. Changing the character encoding Do not disconnect the AC mains lead or turn this unit to standby while updating.
  • Page 40: Sound Adjustment

    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. 2 Press [SETUP]. 3 Press [ ], [ ] repeatedly to select “F/W Update”...
  • Page 41 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) ■ ■ Turning on/off the output correction Preparation function • Disconnect the headphones. Press [LAPC] to select “On”/“Off”.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    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 does not resolve the issue, then consult your dealer for instructions. Heat buildup of this unit General This unit becomes warm when the volume is The unit does not work.
  • Page 43 • For some built-in Bluetooth ® devices, you have to set the audio output to “SU-G30” manually. Read the operating instructions for the device for details. The sound is interrupted. • The device is out of the 10 m communication range.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Playback does not start. The sound is interrupted. • Try to place the speakers further away from this unit. The PC does not recognise this unit. • If using the 2.4 GHz band on the wireless • Check your operating environment. ( 35) router, simultaneous use with other 2.4 •...
  • Page 45: Remote Control

    vTuner/Spotify Messages Playback does not start. The sound is interrupted. • The selected file cannot be played back. • The station that does not broadcast cannot be • Select the playable file. played back. (It will be skipped or return to the - About supported format, refer to “File list.) format”...
  • Page 46 • For the update information, refer to the • The audio from the analogue audio input following website. terminals in use is distorted. Select “Attenuator www.technics.com/support/firmware/ (LINE)” or “Attenuator (PHONO)” according to “F ” (“ ” stands for a number.) the selected analogue audio input, and change •...
  • Page 47 Others Playable media iPhone/iPad/iPod • This unit does not guarantee connection with • Please be aware that Panasonic accepts no all USB devices. responsibility for the loss of data and/or information. • FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported. • Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod (as of June 2015) •...
  • Page 48 Others About Bluetooth ® Panasonic bears no responsibility for data Interference from other devices and/or information that is compromised • This system may not function properly and during a wireless transmission. troubles such as noise and sound jumps may arise due to radio wave interference if this Frequency band used system is located too close to other Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 49 Licenses Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification is protected by certain intellectual property mark of Wi-Fi Alliance ®...
  • Page 50: Specifications

    Others Specifications ■ ■ GENERAL AMPLIFIER SECTION AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 W + 50 W Power supply 50/60 Hz (1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.5 %, 8 , 20 kHz LPF) Power Output power 96 W consumption 100 W + 100 W (1 kHz, T.H.D.
  • Page 51 ■ ■ Bluetooth ® SECTION TERMINALS SECTION Stereo, 6.3 mm Bluetooth system Headphones Jack ® Bluetooth Ver. 3.0 ® specification FRONT USB Wireless Type A Connector equipment Class 2 (2.5 mW) Support Memory 2 TB (max) classification Capacity Supported profiles A2DP, AVRCP Maximum aptX...
  • Page 52 Others Specifications (Continued) ■ ■ FORMAT SECTION Wi-Fi SECTION USB-A WLAN Standard IEEE802.11a / b / g / n USB 2.0 high-speed 2.4 GHz band (1 - 13 ch) / USB Standard USB Mass Storage class Frequency Band 5 GHz band (36, 40, 44, 48 ch) USB-B WPA2™,...
  • Page 53 ■ File format This unit supports the following file formats. • This unit does not support the playback of copy-protected music files. • Playback of all files in formats supported by this unit is not guaranteed. • Playback of a file in a format not supported by this unit may cause choppy audio or noise. In such cases, check to see if this unit supports the file format.
  • Page 54 Others Specifications (Continued) PC (USB-B) Bit rate / Number of File format Extension Sampling frequency quantisation bits 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192/ LPCM 16/24/32 bit 352.8/384 kHz .dff/.dsf 2.8224 MHz/5.6448 MHz/11.2896 MHz LAN (DLNA) Bit rate / Number of File format Extension Sampling frequency quantisation bits .mp3 32/44.1/48 kHz...
  • Page 56 Headquarter Address: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 11, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com TQBA2015 ©Panasonic Corporation 2015-2016 M0516KZ0...

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