Technics SA-DA10, SA-DA8 operating instructions Remote control, Direct Tuning

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The remote control

SA-DA10

SA-DA8

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SUB TITLE

AUDIO ANGLE

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Contents SA-DA8 Table of contents How to replace the fuse Before useBefore use EB area code model onlySafety precautions When using DVD 6CH Input mode To enjoy surround soundSize DistanceFront panel controls $3Low impedance indicator LOW IMP $4Front speaker indicator $5Signal format indicators$6DSP sound mode indicators Name Ref.page0Direct tuning/disc enter button 9DSP sound mode select button1Delay time/level adjust buttons 1TV volume buttonsBattery installation Concerning the remote controlCorrect method of use Connecting a DVD player ConnectionsOptical fiber cable ConnectionConnecting video equipment Connecting to the VCR 3 terminals on the front panelConnections 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 6-16ΩSpeaker settings PreparationConnection Preparatory stepsComplete the size settings for Press a to select DistancePress B to select the speaker Channel to be setAdjusting speaker output level About the program format indicators L, C, R, LS, S, LFE, RS Stereo modeSurround mode Following indicators light depending on the sourceSFC modes DSP sound modesIf the DTS source you are playing is not recognized Press Digital Input to select the desired input mode Press DSP Sound Mode to select Desired modeEnjoying the sounds Press /l Select the speaker systems to be usedStart the source Adjust the volume OperationsPress SFC to select the desired SFC ModeEnsure BI-AMP lights when BI-WIRE is To enjoy bi-amp soundSelected Press Tape MonitorTo adjust the tone quality To adjust the sound balanceTurn 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 Vgca mode Turn Input Selector to select the source Press VgcaTo confirm the current display To turn Vgca offSequential tuning If noise is excessive in the FM stereo modeRadio If there is hissing or thumping while the radio is playingDirect tuning FunctionsRadio Press TUNER/BANDPreset tuning Radio functions To display RDS information Press PRESET, Display ModePress RDS PTY search and EON tuning Press RDS Press TuningSelector to select the desired Program typeEON tuning When no EON is displayedPress FM MODE, EON To check the program type while on reception standbyAbout the PTY display Display ExplanationOther functions To listen through headphonesDynamic range compression When using the unit in a darkened room OthersTo mute the sound level Press MutingRemote control SA-DA10Remote control To operate the receiverTo select the desired channel directly 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 operate a DVD player To start siow-motion playTo select still pictures Page skip To select a group To stop playSA-DA10 only To change the remote control code TV codes Making a recording Recording on a tape deck or VCRBegin the source to be recorded To monitor sound being recorded onto a tape deckTimer function Setting the timersPress TIMER, -MODE, -TIME to select the desired timer mode ReferenceTroubleshooting guide Problem Probable causes Suggested remedy PagesWhile listening to FM broadcasts While listening to AM broadcastsReset function MaintenanceCommon Problems If the surfaces are dirtySpecifications DIN 45

SA-DA8, SA-DA10 specifications

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