Technics ST-G30L User manual

ST-G30L
Music Server Owner’s Manual
Serveur de musique Manuel d’utilisation
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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.
Apportez à tous l’expérience musicale
empreinte d’émotions
Chez Technics, nous savons que l’expérience de l’écoute n’est pas
purement et simplement une question de technologie, mais de
relation magique entre les personnes et la musique.
Nous voulons que tout un chacun puisse ressentir la musique telle
qu’elle a été conçue à l’origine et lui permettre de ressentir le choc
émotionnel qu’il brûle de connaître.
En apportant ce vécu, nous cherchons à accompagner le
développement et le plaisir des nombreuses cultures musicales du
monde. Telle est notre philosophie.
Ici et maintenant, alliant l’amour de la musique et la grande
expérience musicale de l’équipe Technics, nous sommes pleinement
déterminés à construire une marque qui apporte le vécu musical
émotionnel aux fervents de la musique.
Director
Directeur
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 this Owner’s Manual
–Pages to be referred to are indicated as “>±±”
–The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.
If you have any questions, visit:
U.S.A.: http://shop.panasonic.com/support
Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support
Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only)
Features
The Digital Noise Isolation Architecture reduces noise and jitter to the lowest possible levels. The Optimally
Activated Circuit System sends high-quality music data to the player. For a USB-DAC, the Low Noise USB
Transfer reduces the processing load on the player side and ensures stable USB output power to achieve
extremely accurate data transfers.
Bit-Perfect Ripping not only readjusts read error characteristics and performs read retries, but also carries out
comparative verification using correct hash values. The internal CD drive is manufactured entirely in-house. It is
enclosed in a silent shelter and mounted at the centre of the casing. This Rigidly-Mounted Sheltered Drive
minimises the generation of vibrations and noise and enables accurate reading of CD data.
The ST-G30L features a user interface that allows a variety of operations, such as managing a music library
from a smartphone app, editing the tags and settings of various parameters, thus providing comfortable
operation without using a PC. It lets you immerse yourself fully in the music. The internal storage is removable
to allow for future upgrades.
LEGAL NOTICE
Recording and playback of content on this (or any other) device may require permission from the copyright
owner. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any
right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that
your use of this or any other device complies with applicable copyright law in your country.
Hi-Fi-Grade Data Transmission
Bit-Perfect CD Ripping
Usability Optimised for Network Audio
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English
Table of contents
Accessories
(ONLY FOR CANADA)
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the unit.
≥Product numbers provided in this Owner’s Manual are correct as of March 2016.
≥These may be subject to change.
≥Do not use AC power supply cord with other equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS 08
Please carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” of this manual before use.
Installation 11 Installation
Getting your SSD ready for use 12 Install and format your SSD.
Control reference guide 14 Main unit (Front/Rear)
Connections 16 Connection with the music server, Devices/AC power
supply cord, etc.
Preparation 20 Before operating this unit, Importing music from CDs
or USB devices
Playback 22 Play back music stored on the SSD of this unit.
Advanced operations 24 Importing music from a PC, Back up / Restore
Troubleshooting 25 Before requesting service, read the troubleshooting.
Others 27 Specifications, Playable media, etc.
AC power supply cord (1)
K2CG3YY00191
Screws (4)
XSS3+6FN
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using
the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the
applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these
operating instructions handy for future reference.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
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 power supply cord
≥The power plug is the disconnecting device. Install this
unit so that the power plug can be unplugged from the
socket outlet immediately.
≥Ensure the earth pin on the power plug is securely
connected to prevent electrical shock.
jAn apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be
connected to a power socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
English
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS
Unit
≥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.
≥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.
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.
≥Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32z) away from
the system for proper ventilation.
≥Do not lift or carry this unit by holding any of its levers.
Doing so may cause this unit to fall, resulting in personal
injury or malfunction of this unit.
≥Do not lift or carry this unit by holding the
recessed portions on its SSD mount.
CAUTION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(Inside of product)
Conforms to UL STD 60065.
Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.60065.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
<For USA-California Only>
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery
which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling
may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
CAUTION 
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow
the attached installation instructions and use only
shielded interface cables when connecting to
peripheral devices.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the user’s authority to operate
this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Technics
Model No.: ST-G30L
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support
ST-G30L
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS / Installation
Installation
English
Installation
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS / Installation
≥Turn off all equipment before connection and
read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Pull out the AC power supply cord 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.
This unit may contain private information. Before
disposing of or transferring this unit, perform the
following to delete the data, including personal or
secret information.
(>25, “To return all settings to the factory defaults”,
“To delete music and settings stored on the SSD”)
≥Dispose of this unit in accordance with local laws
and regulations.
≥The customer is responsible for the management
of personal information imported on the SSD of
this unit.
Do not store the SSD in the following locations, as
this may cause malfunctions:
≥Extremely hot locations
≥Locations with drastic temperature changes
≥Locations exposed to direct sunlight
≥Locations where static electricity or
electromagnetic waves are generated
≥Humid or dusty locations
Installation
Unit care
To dispose or transfer this unit
Storage of the SSD
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Getting your SSD ready for use
Getting your SSD ready for use
The storage tray (>14,15) on the back of this unit is removable. Before using this unit, open the storage tray
and install an SSD.
≥An SSD is not supplied in the package you have purchased. Purchase an SSD that are commercially available.
≥For information on the handling of the SSD, refer to “SSD”(>29).
∫Supported SSDs
This unit supports 2.5-inch SATA SSDs with a thickness of up to 9.5 mm. (Limited to those with a driving
voltage of 5 V.) It is not possible to connect PATA SSDs, 1.8-inch SSDs, SSDs with ZIF connectors, SSDs with a
driving voltage of 3.3 V, or specially-shaped SSDs (built-in SSD of an ASUS Eee PC, etc.).
For details, check the website below.
www.technics.com/support/
Have the following supplied items ready:
≥Screws (M3, silver) .................................................................................................................................. 4
Follow the steps below to install the SSD.
1Rotate the fixing screw on the back of this unit to loosen it.
2Hold both ends of the storage tray to pull it out straight.
3 Turn the storage tray over with the bottom side facing up, and attach the new SSD.
≥Be careful about the orientation of the SSD and storage tray.
Storage tray
(Bottom)
SSD (label side)
SSD (gold contacts)
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Getting your SSD ready for use
English
4 Turn the storage tray over with the top side facing up, and tighten the screws (supplied).
≥ Use a cross-slot screwdriver to tighten the screws. Choose a cross-slot screwdriver that matches the size of the screws.
≥Do not tighten the screws with excessive force. Doing so will strip their threads, making it impossible to
use the screws again.
5Insert the storage tray into this unit, and tighten the fixing screw.
≥After inserting the storage tray, tighten the fixing screw firmly until the tray is secure.
6Connect the devices/AC power supply cord, etc. (>18,19)
7Format the SSD using the “Technics Music App“. (>20)
≥For details, refer to the user guide for “ Technics Music App “ .
∫When replacing the SSD, be sure to follow the steps above.
≥Before installing or removing the SSD, be sure to turn off this unit and pull out the mains plug from the
outlet. Not doing so may cause malfunctions.
お知らせお知らせ
Note
≥Be careful not to touch the gold contacts on the SSD.
≥We recommend creating a backup of your important data to prevent its loss before replacing the SSD. (>24)
Hold the SSD with one hand to prevent it from falling.
SSD
Storage tray (Top)
screw (supplied)
Check the fixing screw position.
Flip over the
tray.
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Control reference guide
Main unit (Front/Rear)
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Control reference guide
English
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01 Standby/on switch (Í/I)
≥
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.
03 STATUS indicator
This is a two-color LED indicator that shows the SSD status.
≥It flashes blue when this unit is on.
04 CD indicator
This is a two-color LED indicator that shows the CD status.
≥It flashes blue when you insert a CD into this unit.
05 CD tray
06 Opens/closes the CD tray
≥The tray opens or closes after the CD indicator flashes.
07 Network connection indicator
08 LAN terminal (>18,19)
09 Network communication speed indicator
10 USB terminal ( DC 5 V 500 mA AUDIO OUT) (>22)
≥Connects to a device with a built-in USB-DAC.
11 USB terminal ( DC 5 V 900 mA IMPORT/BACKUP) (>21)
≥Connects to a USB memory device or USB HDD (Hard Disk Drive).
12 Storage tray (STORAGE)
≥You can remove the tray to attach and remove the SSD. (>12,13)
13 Fixing screw
14 Product identification marking
15 AC IN terminal ( ) (>18,19)
OFF No SSD (>12,13)
Lights up (blue) Possible to access SSD
Lights up (red) Importing from USB / Downloading from
Technics Tracks / Backing up / Restoring
Flashing (red) The SSD is not formatted
OFF No CD
Lights up (blue) Possible to access the CD
Lights up (red) Recording CD music
Flashing (red) Incompatible CD
OFF Disconnected
Lights up (yellow) Connected
Flashing (yellow) Making a connection
OFF Disconnected/10 Mbps connection
Lights up (Orange) 100 Mbps connection
Lights up (green) 1 Gbps connection
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Connections
Connection with the music server
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Connections
Connection withthe music server
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This unit is a Hi-Fi music server. It stores and automatically organizes music data, and transmits
the data to wide-ranging audio devices. After saving music data to the SSD of this unit, you can
enjoy the music by connecting this unit to a player or amplifier with a built-in USB DAC (digital-
to-analog converter). In addition, using the DLNA function, you can play back the music on the
SSD of this unit with a device such as a network player or tablet.
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Connections
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USB
LAN
Wi-Fi
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01 Smartphone/Tablet
Download the “Technics Music App” to
operate this unit.
≥Before operating this unit (>20)
02 Device with a built-in USB-DAC
Connect an amplifier/DA converter with a USB
cable to output music data stored on this unit.
≥Enjoying music with USB audio
connections (>22)
03 Network player/smartphone/
wireless speaker
Connect with DLNA to output music data
stored on this unit.
≥Enjoying music with DLNA (>23)
04 CD
≥Recording music from CDs (>21)
05 USB devices
Music on USB devices can be saved to the SSD
of this unit. You can also back up music stored
on the SSD to USB devices.
≥Importing music from USB devices (>21)
06 Broadband router
Connect to this unit with a LAN cable.
≥Connections (>18,19)
07 Internet
You can download music tracks from an online
high-res music store, or automatically retrieve
title information from the Gracenote database.
≥Before operating this unit (>20)
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Connections
Devices/AC power supply cord, etc.
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Devices/AC power supply cord, etc.
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≥Use only the supplied AC power supply cord.
≥Do not connect the AC power supply cord 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.
USB 2.0 cable
(not supplied)
LAN cable (not supplied)
Broadband router, etc.
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Connections
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1 Connect the device with a built-in USB-DAC.
This unit will output audio signals, allowing you
to play back music files.
≥See the operating instructions for connected
equipment for operational details.
≥The USB connection is not required for the
playback of music using the DLNA function.
2 Wired LAN connection
Normally, just connecting a LAN cable will
complete the setup.
≥Use category 7 or above straight LAN cables
(STP) when connecting to peripheral devices.
3 AC power supply cord connection
Connect only after all other connections are
completed.
お知らせお知らせ
Note
≥This unit consumes a small amount of AC
power (>27) even when the unit is in standby
mode. Remove the plug from the main electrical
outlet if you will not be using the unit for an
extended period of time. Place the unit so the
plug can be easily removed.
≥While the AC power supply cord is disconnected,
the LAN cable must be connected or
disconnected.
≥Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the
LAN port can damage the unit.
To a household AC
outlet
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AC power supply cord (supplied)
¢Insert the AC power supply cord up to a point just before the round hole.
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Preparation
Before operating this unit
Preparation
Before operatin g this unit
∫Getting the app ready for use
Before using this unit, you need to install “Technics Music App“(free of charge), an app specifically
designed for Technics products, on your smartphone or tablet.
∫Connecting your smartphone or tablet to a wireless LAN
network
Use a smartphone or tablet on which “Technics Music App“ is instaled to control and configure this unit via a
network. Enable the Wi-Fi setting of the smartphone or tablet, and connect it to the same network as this unit.
∫Formatting your SSD
Before using this unit, you need to format the SSD. Please note that this unit cannot be used unless you format
the SSD.
1 Start the app “Technics Music App”.
2 Tap “ST-G30 Menu“, and then tap “Technics ST-G30******“.
≥“******“ stands for a digit that is unique to each set.
3 Tap “Settings“, and then tap “Initialize“.
4 Tap “Format SSD“.
≥To format SSD, select “OK“.
∫When using online high-res music store
Technics Tracks¢is a music download service specializing in high quality lossless audio. You can purchase
music files with your computer, smartphone or tablet.
≥User registration is required to use Technics Tracks. Refer to the website below for details.
https://tracks.technics.com/
¢For the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada (as of January 2016)
≥
You can automatically download the music files purchased at an online high-res music store to the SSD of this unit.
For details, refer to the user guide for “Technics Music App“.
≥ High-res music services are subject to change or termination.
For information on the operations and on-screen displays of “Technics Music App“, refer to its user guide,
which can be downloaded from the website below.
www.technics.com/support/
Technics Music App
≥iOS: App Store
≥Android: Google PlayTM
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