Technics SL-G700M User manual

Operating Instructions
Network/
Super Audio CD Player
SL-G700M2

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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.
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.
Unless otherwise indicated, operations are
described using the remote control.
•Illustrations and figures in this manual are of the
silver main body.
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/

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Features
Advanced Digital High Quality
Audio Technology and Design
Know-how
Equipped with a D/A conversion system that
realises ideal characteristics of analogue audio
output amplitude and phase using digital
technologies, and with a power source that
minimises noise in three-stage configuration
combined with a high-speed switching
power source and noise elimination circuit.
Combining the high precision D/A conversion
system created by our proprietary technology
with the low noise power source achieves
dynamic sound while reproducing intimate
information in audio source precisely.
Support for a Variety of Digital
Audio Media
Compatible with a variety of digital inputs
including USB-B.
You can enjoy a wide range of digital audio
media with high quality from SACDs (Super
Audio CDs) to high-resolution audio and
streaming services.
MQA®codec is also supported. Switch ON/
OFF according to your preference.
High Quality Design Finished with
High Rigidity Chassis, High Grade
Materials, and High Build Quality
A chassis divided into four sections with
reduced mutual interference between
independent substrates and enhanced rigidity
is employed, which includes a three-layered
drive mechanism mount structure that
minimises vibration transmitted to outside,
and a disc tray made of aluminium die cast.
In addition, a high grade design is adopted
for finishing, such as a front aluminium panel
with hairline machining performed in 7 mm
thickness and a spin-processed knob.

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Table of contents
Read first 07
Please carefully read the “Safety precautions” of
this manual before use.
Control reference guide 17
This unit, Remote control
Connections 26
AC mains lead connection, Network settings
Operations 40
Playback of CD/Super Audio CD, connected
device, music streaming services, etc.
Settings 88
Sound adjustment, Other settings
Others 108
Troubleshooting, Specifications, etc.

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Accessories
AC mains lead (3)
K
2CM3YY00041
Except for Switzerland
K2CS3YY00048
For Switzerland
K2CT3YY00081
For the United Kingdom and Ireland
System connection cable (1)
K2KYYYY00233
Analogue audio cable (1)
K4EY4YY00003
Remote control (1)
N2QAYA000240
Batteries for remote control (2)
•Product numbers provided in these operating
instructions are correct as of September 2022.
•These may be subject to change.
•Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

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Read first
Safety precautions............................... 08
Warning.................................................... 08
Caution..................................................... 08
Installation ........................................... 15
Installation .................................................15
Unit care ....................................................15
Using “Technics Audio Center”...................15
Firmware updates ......................................16
To restore all the settings to the factory
defaults......................................................16
To dispose of or transfer this unit ...............16
Network services........................................16
Table of contents ... 05

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Read first
Safety precautions
(Continued)
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 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.
•This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

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(Continued)
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 expose this unit to direct sunlight, high
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive
vibration.
•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.
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.
•Avoid the use in the following conditions
High or low extreme temperatures during use,
storage or transportation.
Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type.
Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or
mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery,
that can result in an explosion.
Extremely high temperature and/or extremely
low air pressure that can result in an explosion
or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
(Back of product)

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(Continued)
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.
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
(Inside of product)
(Produktets innside)