Technics SA-DA10, SA-DA8 Enjoying the sounds, Press /l Select the speaker systems to be used

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DIGITAL

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Enjoying the sounds

Preparation: Set [VOLUME] to the “MIN” position.

1 Press [/l].

2 Select the speaker system(s) to be used.

A, B and BI-WIRE refer to the speaker terminals at the rear of the unit.

BI-WIRE and A, or BI-WIRE and B cannot be used at the same time.

“SURROUND” and “SFC” cannot be turned on if [B] is pressed.

If the button is pressed once more, the indicator will switch off and no sound will be heard from the speakers.

3 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select desired source.

(Refer to the appropriate operating instructions for details.) Each time the selector is turned the display switches.

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SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

A

B

BI-WIRE

SPEAKERS

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INPUT SELECTOR

 

Turn on the TV and select the input mode to suit the source (e.g. TV, VIDEO).

4 (only if you select TV, CD or DVD in the above step)

Press [DIGITAL INPUT] to select the desired input mode.

Each time you press the button, the display switches as follows.

DIGITAL ANALOG

The “DIGITAL” indicator lights when “DIGITAL” selected.

5 Press [DSP SOUND MODE] to select

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the desired mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SOUND MODE indicator corresponding to the selected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mode lights and that mode is displayed.

 

PHONO

 

 

TUNER

 

CD

 

 

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TAPE/MD

 

 

VCR 2

 

 

VCR 1

 

TV

ÁBe sure to select the mode appropriate to the source you

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(TAPE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are playing (a pages 20 and 21).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ÁDolby Digital and DTS sources cannot be played with the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SFC modes.

DIGITAL INPUT

 

 

 

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PROGRAM FORMAT

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SOUND MODE

 

 

SURROUND

 

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Contents SA-DA8 Table of contents Before use How to replace the fuseBefore use EB area code model onlySafety precautions Size When using DVD 6CH Input modeTo enjoy surround sound DistanceFront panel controls $6DSP sound mode indicators $3Low impedance indicator LOW IMP $4Front speaker indicator$5Signal format indicators Name Ref.page1Delay time/level adjust buttons 0Direct tuning/disc enter button9DSP sound mode select button 1TV volume buttonsBattery installation Concerning the remote controlCorrect method of use Optical fiber cable Connecting a DVD playerConnections ConnectionConnections Connecting video equipmentConnecting to the VCR 3 terminals on the front panel Optical fiber cable not included Video cable not includedAntenna connections Connecting audio equipmentConnections Connecting the AC mains lead and other information AC mains leadConnecting speakers Placement of speakersSpeaker connections Connecting the cables Bi-wiring connectionSpeaker connections Speaker impedance 6-16ΩConnection Speaker settingsPreparation Preparatory stepsPress B to select the speaker Complete the size settings forPress a to select Distance Channel to be setAdjusting speaker output level Surround mode About the program format indicators L, C, R, LS, S, LFE, RSStereo mode Following indicators light depending on the sourceSFC modes DSP sound modesIf the DTS source you are playing is not recognized Enjoying the sounds Press Digital Input to select the desired input modePress DSP Sound Mode to select Desired mode Press /l Select the speaker systems to be usedPress SFC to select the desired SFC Start the source Adjust the volumeOperations ModeSelected Ensure BI-AMP lights when BI-WIRE isTo enjoy bi-amp sound Press Tape MonitorTurn Balance to adjust the left/right sound balance To adjust the tone qualityTo adjust the sound balance When using the VCR 3 terminalsTurn Input Selector to select DVD Press DVD 6CH Input Switching DVD analogue inputStart the desired source To confirm the current display Vgca modeTurn Input Selector to select the source Press Vgca To turn Vgca offRadio Sequential tuningIf noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode If there is hissing or thumping while the radio is playingRadio Direct tuningFunctions Press TUNER/BANDPreset tuning Radio functions To display RDS information Press PRESET, Display ModePress RDS Selector to select the desired PTY search and EON tuningPress RDS Press Tuning Program typePress FM MODE, EON EON tuningWhen no EON is displayed To check the program type while on reception standbyAbout the PTY display Display ExplanationOther functions To listen through headphonesDynamic range compression To mute the sound level When using the unit in a darkened roomOthers Press MutingRemote control SA-DA10To select the desired channel directly Remote controlTo operate the receiver To select radio stations by frequencyRemote control Direct TuningTo operate a CD player or MD deck To operate a cassette deckSA-DA8 To watch video tapes To watch TV broadcastsTo fast-forward or rewind the video tape To stop play DVD To select still pictures Page skip To operate a DVD playerTo start siow-motion play To select a group To stop playSA-DA10 only To change the remote control code TV codes Begin the source to be recorded Making a recordingRecording on a tape deck or VCR To monitor sound being recorded onto a tape deckPress TIMER, -MODE, -TIME to select the desired timer mode Timer functionSetting the timers ReferenceWhile listening to FM broadcasts Troubleshooting guideProblem Probable causes Suggested remedy Pages While listening to AM broadcastsCommon Problems Reset functionMaintenance If the surfaces are dirtySpecifications DIN 45

SA-DA8, SA-DA10 specifications

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