Technics SA-DA8, SA-DA10 operating instructions Connections, Connecting video equipment

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Optical fiber cable (not included)

S-VIDEO cable (not included)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting video equipment

VCR (for play only) (not included)

VCR (not included)

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

S-VIDEO OUT

AV IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

AV IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21pin scart cable

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO VIDEO

VIDEO

(not included)

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

IN

21pin scart cable

(VIDEO OUT)

(AUDIO OUT)

OPTICAL

LOOP ANT

CD

HOLDER

 

 

 

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

 

 

 

 

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

FM

PHONO

R

FRONT

L

 

 

ANT

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

75 Ω

 

 

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD 6CH

 

SURROUND

 

 

 

SURROUND

 

 

 

R

 

 

L

LOOP

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXT

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM

R

TV

 

 

 

 

ANT

 

 

R

IN

 

L

 

 

 

 

(not included)

 

 

(VIDEO IN)

or

or

(VIDEO OUT)

(AUDIO OUT)

 

 

 

 

(AUDIO IN)

CD

TAPE/MD

 

 

L FRONT R A

 

 

 

 

 

REC

PLAY

R

B

L

IN

IN

MONITOR

 

(OUT)

(IN)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

+

 

AC IN

 

 

 

 

 

DVD VCR 1 TV

 

 

R

LF BI-WIRE

HF

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

 

VCR 2

 

R

L

R

L

VCR 1

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

R SURROUND L

CENTER

 

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

SUBWOOFER

 

 

 

IN

 

OUT

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

 

 

IN

 

MONITOR OUT

 

 

 

 

(AUDIO OUT)

or

(VIDEO OUT)

(VIDEO IN)

 

 

 

21pin scart cable

 

 

VIDEO

(not included)

 

 

 

 

 

IN

AV IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

 

OUT

OUT

OUT

 

 

 

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

 

 

AUDIO OUT

 

 

Satellite receiver, etc.

TV or TV monitor

 

(not included)

 

(not included)

Connections

Connecting to the VCR 3 terminals on the front panel

VCR 2

VCR 3

VCR 3

Video camera, etc. (not included)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R

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Contents SA-DA8 Table of contents EB area code model only How to replace the fuseBefore use Before useSafety precautions Distance When using DVD 6CH Input modeTo enjoy surround sound SizeFront panel controls Name Ref.page $3Low impedance indicator LOW IMP $4Front speaker indicator$5Signal format indicators $6DSP sound mode indicators1TV volume buttons 0Direct tuning/disc enter button9DSP sound mode select button 1Delay time/level adjust buttonsCorrect method of use Concerning the remote controlBattery installation Connection Connecting a DVD playerConnections Optical fiber cableOptical fiber cable not included Video cable not included Connecting video equipmentConnecting to the VCR 3 terminals on the front panel ConnectionsConnections Connecting audio equipmentAntenna connections AC mains lead Connecting the AC mains lead and other informationSpeaker connections Placement of speakersConnecting speakers Bi-wiring connection Connecting the cablesSpeaker impedance 6-16Ω Speaker connectionsPreparatory steps Speaker settingsPreparation ConnectionChannel to be set Complete the size settings forPress a to select Distance Press B to select the speakerAdjusting speaker output level Following indicators light depending on the source About the program format indicators L, C, R, LS, S, LFE, RSStereo mode Surround modeIf the DTS source you are playing is not recognized DSP sound modesSFC modes Press /l Select the speaker systems to be used Press Digital Input to select the desired input modePress DSP Sound Mode to select Desired mode Enjoying the soundsMode Start the source Adjust the volumeOperations Press SFC to select the desired SFCPress Tape Monitor Ensure BI-AMP lights when BI-WIRE isTo enjoy bi-amp sound SelectedWhen using the VCR 3 terminals To adjust the tone qualityTo adjust the sound balance Turn Balance to adjust the left/right sound balanceStart the desired source Switching DVD analogue inputTurn Input Selector to select DVD Press DVD 6CH Input To turn Vgca off Vgca modeTurn Input Selector to select the source Press Vgca To confirm the current displayIf there is hissing or thumping while the radio is playing Sequential tuningIf noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode RadioPress TUNER/BAND Direct tuningFunctions RadioPreset tuning Radio functions Press RDS Press PRESET, Display ModeTo display RDS information Program type PTY search and EON tuningPress RDS Press Tuning Selector to select the desiredTo check the program type while on reception standby EON tuningWhen no EON is displayed Press FM MODE, EONDisplay Explanation About the PTY displayDynamic range compression To listen through headphonesOther functions Press Muting When using the unit in a darkened roomOthers To mute the sound levelSA-DA10 Remote controlTo select radio stations by frequency Remote controlTo operate the receiver To select the desired channel directlyDirect Tuning Remote controlTo operate a cassette deck To operate a CD player or MD deckSA-DA8 To fast-forward or rewind the video tape To stop play To watch TV broadcastsTo watch video tapes DVD To select a group To stop play To operate a DVD playerTo start siow-motion play To select still pictures Page skipSA-DA10 only To change the remote control code TV codes To monitor sound being recorded onto a tape deck Making a recordingRecording on a tape deck or VCR Begin the source to be recordedReference Timer functionSetting the timers Press TIMER, -MODE, -TIME to select the desired timer modeWhile listening to AM broadcasts Troubleshooting guideProblem Probable causes Suggested remedy Pages While listening to FM broadcastsIf the surfaces are dirty Reset functionMaintenance Common ProblemsSpecifications DIN 45

SA-DA8, SA-DA10 specifications

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