Technics SA-DA10, SA-DA8 operating instructions Making a recording, Recording on a tape deck or VCR

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TAPE MONITOR

VCR 3

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1

INPUT SELECTOR

 

 

 

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VCR 2

VCR 3

B

TAPE MONITOR

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Making a recording

Note

ÁYou cannot record a source connected through a digital terminal.

ÁWhen recording CD, DVD, or TV, ensure the source is connected through the corresponding analogue terminals (a pages 10–12) and “ANALOG” input is selected (a page 22).

ÁWhen you select DVD 6CH INPUT mode, only sound from the front left and right channels is recorded.

ARecording on a tape deck or VCR

You can record to a tape deck connected to TAPE REC (OUT) or to a VCR connected to VCR 1 OUT.

See the recording unit’s operating instructions for details on how to prepare it for recording.

When recording with a tape deck, you can record any source except TAPE.

When recording with a VCR, you can record any source except TAPE or VCR 1.

Note

Recording from the tape deck to the VCR is not possible.

1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the source to be recorded.

2 If you selected VCR 2 in step 1, set

[ VCR 2, VCR 3] to the required position.

3 Begin recording.

Follow your recording unit’s operating instructions.

4 Begin the source to be recorded.

Follow your equipment’s operating instructions.

B To monitor sound being recorded onto a tape deck

It is possible to check the sound being recorded if your tape deck is a 3 head system.

Press [TAPE MONITOR] on this unit and set the monitor button on the tape deck to “TAPE”.

Press [TAPE MONITOR] once again to turn it off.

For your reference

Use the VCR 3 terminals on the front of the unit when dubbing from a video camera.

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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 buttonsConcerning the remote control Battery installationCorrect 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 includedConnecting audio equipment Antenna connectionsConnections Connecting the AC mains lead and other information AC mains leadPlacement of speakers Connecting 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 sourceDSP sound modes SFC 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 terminalsSwitching DVD analogue input Turn Input Selector to select DVD Press DVD 6CH 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 Press PRESET, Display Mode To display RDS informationPress 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 ExplanationTo listen through headphones Other functionsDynamic 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 TV broadcasts To watch video tapesTo 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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