Technics SA-DA8, SA-DA10 operating instructions Connecting the AC mains lead and other information

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To connect an outdoor antenna

FM outdoor antenna

ÁDisconnect the FM indoor antenna.

ÁThe antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

For the United Kingdom

 

FM outdoor antenna

 

(not included)

CD

TAPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

(OUT)

(IN)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

75L Ω coaxial cable

LOOP ANT

 

 

CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOLDER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(not included)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGI

T

AL OPTICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

V

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

VCR 1

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

VCR

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna plug (included)

FM

PHONO

 

 

FRONT

IN

OUT

IN

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

ANT

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

75 Ω

 

 

SUBWOOFER

 

IN

OUT

IN

 

 

 

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

For Australia and New Zealand

 

 

DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

DVD 6CH

 

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURROUND

 

 

FM outdoor antenna

 

L

 

R

 

 

L

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER

 

LOOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(not included)

EXT

 

75

Ω

 

 

 

 

 

AM

R

 

 

 

 

TV

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

ANT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R IN L

IN

MONITOR OUT

coaxial cable

 

 

(not included)

300 Ω feeder wire (not included)

Antenna plug (included)

AM outdoor antenna

ÁRun a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location.

ÁLeave the loop antenna connected.

ÁDisconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the antenna during an electrical storm.

How to use the antenna plug (included)

For Australia and New Zealand

Two types of wire are most commonly used for connection from the antenna: 300 Ω parallel feeder wire or 75 Ω coaxial cable. For best resistance to outside interference, the use of 75 Ω coaxial cable is suggested.

ÁTo connect a 75 Ω coaxial cable

qRemove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator.

a

20 mm

10 mm

wCarefully pull the tabs apart to remove the cover.

eRemove the lead wire and clamp it with the plastic bar.

Lead wire

Plastic bar

rInstall the coaxial cable.

Clamp the cable conductor, and wind it on so that it doesn’t contact anything else.

Press down with pliers.

tAttach the cover.

ÁTo connect a 300 Ω feeder wire

Connections

FM

ANT

75 Ω

LOOP

EXT

AM

ANT

 

OPTICAL

 

 

VCR 2

 

VCR 1

5–12 m

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONO

 

FRONT

IN

OUT

Vinyl-covered wire

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

R

 

 

 

L

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

(not included)

 

SUBWOOFER

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

 

 

 

CENTER

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD 6CH

 

 

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

L

 

SUBWOOFER

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

R

TV

 

 

 

 

 

TV

 

 

R

 

IN

 

L

 

MONITOR OUT

 

Loosen the screws, connect the wires, and tighten the screws to secure the connection.

300 Ω feeder wire (not included)

Connecting the AC mains lead and other information

L FRONT

R A

L

 

IN

 

IN

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

AC IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD

VCR 1

TV

 

LF

 

 

HF

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

 

BI-WIRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LRL

Cooling fan

R SURROUND L

CENTER

AC mains lead

Connect this lead only after all other cables and cords are connected.

Insertion of Connector

Even when the connector is perfectly

The cooling fan operates at

+

inserted, depending on the type of inlet

high power output levels RL

only.

AC mains lead (included)

(FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY)

READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.

To household mains socket

Note

The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only.

Do not use it with other equipment.

used, the front part of the connector may jut out as shown in the drawing.

However there is no problem using the unit.

Appliance inlet

Connector

Approx. 6 mm

13

RQT5518

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Contents SA-DA8 Table of contents Before use How to replace the fuseBefore use EB area code model onlySafety precautions To enjoy surround sound When using DVD 6CH Input modeSize DistanceFront panel controls $5Signal format indicators $3Low impedance indicator LOW IMP $4Front speaker indicator$6DSP sound mode indicators Name Ref.page9DSP sound mode select button 0Direct tuning/disc enter button1Delay time/level adjust buttons 1TV volume buttonsBattery installation Concerning the remote controlCorrect method of use Connections Connecting a DVD playerOptical fiber cable ConnectionConnecting to the VCR 3 terminals on the front panel Connecting video equipmentConnections Optical fiber cable not included Video cable not includedAntenna connections Connecting audio equipmentConnections AC mains lead Connecting the AC mains lead and other informationConnecting speakers Placement of speakersSpeaker connections Bi-wiring connection Connecting the cablesSpeaker impedance 6-16Ω Speaker connectionsPreparation Speaker settingsConnection Preparatory stepsPress a to select Distance Complete the size settings forPress B to select the speaker Channel to be setAdjusting speaker output level Stereo mode About the program format indicators L, C, R, LS, S, LFE, RSSurround mode Following indicators light depending on the sourceSFC modes DSP sound modesIf the DTS source you are playing is not recognized Press DSP Sound Mode to select Desired mode Press Digital Input to select the desired input modeEnjoying the sounds Press /l Select the speaker systems to be usedOperations Start the source Adjust the volumePress SFC to select the desired SFC ModeTo enjoy bi-amp sound Ensure BI-AMP lights when BI-WIRE isSelected Press Tape MonitorTo adjust the sound balance To adjust the tone qualityTurn Balance to adjust the left/right sound balance When using the VCR 3 terminalsTurn Input Selector to select DVD Press DVD 6CH Input Switching DVD analogue inputStart the desired source Turn Input Selector to select the source Press Vgca Vgca modeTo confirm the current display To turn Vgca offIf noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode Sequential tuningRadio If there is hissing or thumping while the radio is playingFunctions Direct tuningRadio Press TUNER/BANDPreset tuning Radio functions To display RDS information Press PRESET, Display ModePress RDS Press RDS Press Tuning PTY search and EON tuningSelector to select the desired Program typeWhen no EON is displayed EON tuningPress FM MODE, EON To check the program type while on reception standbyDisplay Explanation About the PTY displayOther functions To listen through headphonesDynamic range compression Others When using the unit in a darkened roomTo mute the sound level Press MutingSA-DA10 Remote controlTo operate the receiver Remote controlTo select the desired channel directly To select radio stations by frequencyDirect Tuning Remote controlTo operate a cassette deck To operate a CD player or MD deckSA-DA8 To watch video tapes To watch TV broadcastsTo fast-forward or rewind the video tape To stop play DVD To start siow-motion play To operate a DVD playerTo select still pictures Page skip To select a group To stop playSA-DA10 only To change the remote control code TV codes Recording on a tape deck or VCR Making a recordingBegin the source to be recorded To monitor sound being recorded onto a tape deckSetting the timers Timer functionPress TIMER, -MODE, -TIME to select the desired timer mode ReferenceProblem Probable causes Suggested remedy Pages Troubleshooting guideWhile listening to FM broadcasts While listening to AM broadcastsMaintenance Reset functionCommon Problems If the surfaces are dirtySpecifications DIN 45

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