Technics SA-DA8, SA-DA10 operating instructions Adjusting speaker output level

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1

Preparatory steps

Adjusting speaker output level

Adjust speaker level so the output from all the speakers is the

same apparent level when sitting where you would normally enjoy

a source.

1 Press [A] or [BI-WIRE] to turn on

SPEAKERS.

A or BI-WIRE refer to the speaker terminals at the rear of

the unit.

BALANCE

You cannot adjust output level when SPEAKERS B is

selected.

SA-DA10

SA-DA8

2

by remote control only

1

2

3

VOLUME

TOP MENU

DVD

Press [TEST] to output the test signal.

4

5

6

+

3

DISC/DECK

ENTER

1/2

7

8

9

–

DISPLAY

MENU

“TEST” appears on the display.

DIRECT TUNING/

≥10/ENTER

DISC ENTER

0

MUTING

2

The signal is output from each speaker in order for about

-/--

STEREO SURROUND SFC

TEST

DISC/DECK 1/2

MD

SOUND MODE

SFC

two seconds each:

DELAY

LEVEL

–

+

5

L: Front speaker (left)

1

2

3

DIRECT TUNING/

C: Center speaker

DISC ENTER

4

5

6

≥10/–/– –

4

R: Front speaker (right)

DVD

SLOW/

DELAY

7

8

9

0

RS: Surround speaker (right)

SEARCH

TOP MENU

MENU

LEVEL

4

TV VOL

TV/AV DVD 6CH

LS: Surround speaker (left)

SW: Subwoofer

+

– VOL +

3

ENTER

DIMMER MUTING

Speakers set as “NONE” or “NO” are skipped.

DISPLAY

RETURN

–

5

Note

SUB TITLE

AUDIO

ANGLE

TEST

2

DSP sound mode switches to SURROUND mode when the

GROUP

– PAGE +

DIMMER

test starts.

1

SPEAKERS

3

by remote control

A

B

BI-WIRE

Press [VOLUME (+ or –)] (SA-DA10) or

SPEAKERS

[VOL (– or +)] (SA-DA8) to set the

A

volume level normally used for

2

SA-DA10

SA-DA8

enjoying the source.

Note

TEST

TEST

Use [BALANCE] if the left right balance of the front

4

speakers is off.

by remote control only

L

C

R

RS

LS

SW

Press [LEVEL] to select the speaker

channel to adjust.

Preparation

3	SA-DA10		SA-DA8
3	VOLUME		– VOL +

+

–

4	SA-DA10		SA-DA8
4	LEVEL		LEVEL

The current level appears on the display.

Press again to change the speaker channel.

Speakers set as “NONE” or “NO” are skipped.

5
		by remote control only

	Press [+] or [–] to adjust the level to
	the same apparent level as the front
	speakers.
	The four channels can be adjusted between –10 dB and
	+10 dB, with zero being the current level of the front
	speakers.

6 Repeat 4 and 5 for each speaker

RS

LS

SW

C

channel.

To stop the test signal

SA-DA10

SA-DA8

Press [TEST].

5 +

– +

Note

–

The test signal will not be output if VGCA is ON (a page 27).

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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 buttonsBattery installation Concerning the remote controlCorrect 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 ConnectionsAntenna 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 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 modeSFC modes DSP sound 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 balanceTurn Input Selector to select DVD Press DVD 6CH Input Switching DVD analogue 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 To display RDS information Press PRESET, Display ModePress 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 displayOther functions To listen through headphonesDynamic 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 video tapes To watch TV broadcastsTo 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

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