Technics Explore Bi-Wiring Connections for Stereo Receivers

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Bi-wiring connection

Note

When bi-wiring, use speakers designed for that purpose that have combined impedance of 6–16 Ω.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker cables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(not included)

 

 

 

Front speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(right)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(not included)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HF

 

 

 

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VCR 1

TV

 

 

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BI-WIRE HF

 

 

 

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75 Ω

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CENTER

 

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD 6CH

 

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Speaker cables (not included)

Front speaker (left)

(not included)

Speaker impedance:

BI-WIRE: 6-16 Ω

Connections

Connecting the cables

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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 buttonsConcerning the remote control Battery installationCorrect method of use 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 ConnectionsConnecting audio equipment Antenna connectionsConnections AC mains lead Connecting the AC mains lead and other informationPlacement of speakers Connecting speakersSpeaker connections 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 modeDSP sound modes SFC modesIf the DTS source you are playing is not recognized 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 balanceSwitching DVD analogue input Turn Input Selector to select DVD Press DVD 6CH InputStart the desired source 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 PRESET, Display Mode To display RDS informationPress RDS 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 displayTo listen through headphones Other functionsDynamic range compression 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 watch TV broadcasts To watch video tapesTo fast-forward or rewind the video tape To stop play 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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