Panasonic SU-G30 Operating Instructions

SU-G30

Network Audio Amplifier

Operating Instructions

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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/

Features

High-Quality Audio Technologies
Employed including JENO Engine
and GaN-FET Driver

The JENO Engine transmits and processes audio
signals in full digital and with minimal jitter from
the input stage to the power stage. The GaN­FET Driver performs high-speed switching with
minimal loss. The LAPC conducts speaker load
adaptive phase calibration to achieve ideal gain
and phase characteristics for any type of speaker.
Also, the low-distortion switching power supply
specifically designed for the SU-G30 which
stabilises the output voltage realises accurate
signal amplification Technics regards as ideal.

High-Quality Processing of All

Ideal Sound Quality and
Performance Realised by the
Integrated Simple Configuration.

The SU-G30 features a built-in network audio
circuit with thorough measures taken against
jitter and noise. It transmits digital audio data
through the shortest possible signal path from
the music sources all the way to the power stage
to pursue uncompromised sound quality with
extremely low signal degradation.

Types of Signal Sources Ranging
from High-Res Audio Sources to
Analogue Audio Sources

Supporting a diversity of input sources, such as
digital audio (DLNA, USB and Bluetooth®), iOS
devices and analogue audio (Line and Phono),
the SU-G30 digitally processes all types of signal
sources with the high-quality sound technology
developed by Technics.

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Table of contents

Safety precautions 08

Installation 11

Control reference guide 12

Connections 16

Operations 24

Settings 36

Troubleshooting 40

Others 45

Please carefully read the “Safety precautions” of this
manual before use.

Installation

Main unit, Remote control

Speaker connection, AC mains lead connection,
Network settings

Playing back connected devices

Other settings, Using output correction function
(LAPC)

Before requesting service, read the troubleshooting.

Playable media, Specifications, etc.

Accessories

AC mains lead (1)

K2CT3YY00081

• Product numbers provided in these operating instructions are correct as of December 2015.

• These may be subject to change.

• Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

Remote control (1)
N2QAYA000115

Batteries for remote control (2)

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Safety precautions

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 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.

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.

• Do not touch the top surface of this unit. This
unit becomes hot while it is on.

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.

• Ensure that the placement location is sturdy
enough to accommodate the weight of this unit
( 48).

• Do not lift or carry this unit by holding the
knobs or antenna. Doing so may cause this
unit to fall, resulting in personal injury or
malfunction of this unit.

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Battery

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.

• Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte
leakage and may cause a fire.

- Remove the battery if you do not intend to
use the remote control for a long period of
time. Store in a cool, dark place.

- Do not heat or expose to flame.

- Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed
to direct sunlight for a long period of time
with doors and windows closed.

- Do not take apart or short circuit.

- Do not recharge alkaline or manganese
batteries.

- Do not use batteries if the covering has been
peeled off.

- Do not mix old and new batteries or different
types at the same time.

• When disposing of the batteries, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.

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.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please

ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of
10-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
(10 ampere)

Fuse
(10 ampere)

Safety precautions

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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.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, 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.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with
the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server:
http://www.doc.panasonic.de
Contact to Authorised Representative:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 11, 22525 Hamburg,

Germany

This product is in compliance with the radio standards of the following countries.

GB, DE, AT, BE, DK, SE, FR, IT, ES, NL, FI, GR, PT, PL, HU, CZ, SK, EE, LV, LT, SI, BG, RO, MT, CY, IE,
LU, HR, NO, CH, IS, LI

This product is intended for general consumer. (Category 3)
This WLAN feature of this product shall exclusively be used inside buildings.
This product on purpose to connect to access point of 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WLAN.

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Installation

Installation

• Turn off all equipment before connection and
read the appropriate operating instructions.

Unit care

• 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.

Safety precautions / Installation

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Control reference guide

Main unit

VOLUME

INPUTSELECTOR

5V2.1APHONES

      

PHONO

PHONO

EARTH

LINEIN

OPT COAX1 COAX2 PC

DIGITALIN

LAN

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

SPEAKERS

(4〜16Ω)

ACIN〜

          

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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 Power indicator

• Blue: The unit is on.

• Red: The unit is in standby mode with the following status.

- Network standby function is available. ( 36)

- Charging an iPhone/iPad/iPod ( 29)

• Off: The unit is in standby mode with no function available.

03 Remote control signal sensor

• Distance: Within approx. 7 m directly in front

• Angle: Approx. 30° left and right

04 Headphones jack

• When a plug is connected, the speakers do not output sound.

• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.

• Listening at full volume for long periods may damage the user’s
ears.

05 USB-A terminal

• Port for iPhone/iPad/iPod and USB devices ( 28, 29)

06 Volume knob

• -- dB (min), -99.0 dB to 0 dB (max)

• 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.

09 Analogue audio input terminals (PHONO) ( 34)

• MM cartridges are supported.

10 PHONO EARTH terminal (

• For connecting the ground wire of a record player.

11 Analogue audio input terminals (LINE IN) ( 34)
12 Optical digital input terminal ( 32)
13 Coaxial digital input terminals ( 32)

14 USB-B terminal

• For connecting to a PC, etc. ( 33)

15 LAN terminal ( 18)
16 Speaker output terminals ( 16)

17 Product identification marking

• The model number is indicated.

18 AC IN terminal ( 17)
19 Wireless LAN antenna ( 19)

 34)

Control reference guide

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Control reference guide

Remote control









NET

DIGITAL

INPUT



ANALOG





Using the remote control

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1

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. ( 12)

• Keep the batteries out of reach of children to

prevent swallowing.

and



















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01 [

02 [NET]/[DIGITAL]/[ANALOG]:

03 [>INPUT<]: Switch the input source

04 [MENU]: Enter menu

05 [SETUP]: Enter setup menu ( 36)

06 [LAPC]: Measure the output signal of

07 [+VOL-]: Adjust the volume

08 [MUTE]: Mute the sound

09 Basic playback control buttons

10 [DIMMER]: Adjust the brightness of the

11 [INFO]: View content information

12 [

13 [RETURN]: Return to the previous

14 [DIRECT]: Turn on/off Direct mode

15 [RE-MASTER]: Turn on/off Re-master

16 Numeric buttons, etc.

]: 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.

Select the device to be operated

( 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)

( 24, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31)

the amplifier and correct its output

( 39)

• -- dB (min), -99.0 dB to 0 dB (max)

• Press [MUTE] again to cancel. “MUTE”
is also cancelled when you adjust the
volume or when you turn the unit to
standby.

display, etc.

• 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 displayed for a few seconds.

• Press repeatedly to switch the brightness.

• Press this button to display the
track, artist, and album names, file
type, sampling frequency, and other
information. (The information varies
depending on the input source.)

], [ ], [ ], [ ]/[OK]: Selection/OK

display

• To select a 2-digit number
Example:
16: [

10] > [1] > [6]

• To select a 4-digit number
Example:
1234: [
> [4]

• [CLEAR]: Clear the entered value.

10] > [ 10] > [ 10] > [1] > [2] > [3]

Remote control code

When other equipment responds to the supplied
remote control, change the remote control code.

• The factory default is “Mode 1”.

1 Press [SETUP].

2 Press [ ], [ ] to select “Remote

Control” and then press [OK].

• The current remote control code of this unit
is displayed.

3 When “Set Mode 1/2” is displayed, set

the remote control code of the remote
control.

To set “Mode 1”:

Press and hold [OK] and [1] for at least 4
seconds.

To set “Mode 2”:

Press and hold [OK] and [2] for at least 4
seconds.

4 Point the remote control at this unit,

and press and hold [OK] for at least 4
seconds.

• When the remote control code is changed,
the new code will appear on the display for a
few seconds.

■ When “Remote 1” or “Remote 2” is

displayed

When “Remote 1” or “Remote 2” is displayed,
the remote control codes of this unit and remote
control are different. Perform step 3 above.

Control reference guide

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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. ( 39)

PHONO

PHONO

EARTH

LINEIN

OPT COAX1 COAX2 PC

DIGITALIN

LAN

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

SPEA

(4〜

Speaker connection

1 Turn the knobs to loosen them, and

insert the core wires into the holes.

2 Tighten the knobs.

Speaker cable (not supplied)

Note

• When the connections are completed, pull the
speaker cables lightly to check that they are
connected firmly.

• Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse
the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so
may damage the amplifier.

DO NOT

• Wire the polarity (+/-) of the terminals correctly.
Not doing so may adversely affect stereo
effects or cause malfunction.

• For details, refer to the operating instructions of
the speakers.

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