Technics SA-DX950, SA-DX1050 manual Troubleshooting guide, Common problems, DSP sound modes, Radio

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer.

Common problems

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No power.

No sound.

Cannot select “DIGITAL” input.

Sound stops. “OVERLOAD” appears on the display.

“F 70” appears on the display.

The picture doesn’t appear on the television.

¡Ensure the AC mains lead is connected.

¡Turn the volume up. ¡Turn muting off.

¡Check connections to speakers and other equipment. ¡Turn on the speakers.

¡Turn off the tape monitor. ¡Select the correct source.

¡Change the DIGITAL input setting to suit the type of connection you have made.

¡Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this unit. ¡Turn PCM FIX or DTS FIX off.

¡Cancel “DSP DEFEAT”.

¡Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. Causes include shorting of the positive and negative speaker wires, using speakers with an impedance lower than rated for this unit, straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power, and using the unit in a hot environment.

¡Use speakers with the right impedance rating.

¡Turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, then reconnect and turn the unit on. Consult your dealer if “F 70” remains on the display.

¡Change the television’s input mode to suit the connections between this unit and the television.

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DSP sound modes

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Sound is not heard from the

 

¡Ensure the size settings for your speakers are correct.

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center, surround, or subwoofer

 

¡Check the DSP sound mode.

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speakers.

 

¡Cancel “DSP DEFEAT”.

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DSP sound modes cannot be

 

¡Cancel “DSP DEFEAT”.

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¡Turn SPEAKERS B off.

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¡Turn DVD 6CH INPUT off.

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Radio

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The radio cannot be tuned in or there is a lot of noise and interference.

The correct AM frequency cannot be turned in.

¡Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. ¡Reduce the treble.

¡Select “DSP DEFEAT”.

¡Turn off nearby televisions, video decks, DVD players, and satellite receivers. ¡You may need an outdoor antenna or an antenna with more elements. ¡Separate the antenna from other cables, leads, and appliances.

¡Change the frequency step. Hold [BAND] down for 10 seconds to change the step to 9 kHz.

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Contents AV Control Receiver Table of contents Before use Supplied accessoriesSafety precautions EB area code model only How to replace the fuseBefore use Display section Control reference guidePS, RT, PTY, EON FIXED, PCM DIGITAL, % PRO LogicConnections Connecting video equipmentConnecting digital equipment Connecting audio equipmentChanging the digital input settings ConnectionsConnections Antenna connectionsFM antenna AM loop antennaConnecting the AC mains lead and other information Speaker connections Placement of speakersConnecting speakers Center speaker Speaker impedance 6-16ΩSurround speakers SubwooferCustomizing your receiver Setting descriptionsDR Comp Dynamic range compression Input Digital inputRepeat steps 3 and 4 to complete the necessary Settings Change the settings a belowChanging the settings Basic stepsSpeakers A, B For front speakers with an impedance under 6 ΩPreparations Adjusting speaker output levelSurround mode Stereo modeChanging the recognition mode DSP sound modesSFC modes OperationsEnjoying the sounds Enjoying the sounds Press DVD 6CH InputPress B Using headphones Adjusting the tone and balanceUsing the VCR 2 terminals Using the Tape Monitor Muting the volumeAdjusting the subwoofer level Direct tuning Manual tuningRadio Press TUNER/BANDPress Preset Preset tuningPress Tuning 2 or FunctionsPTY search RDS broadcasts Only for EuropeTo display RDS information To cancel EON tuning EON tuningPress BAND, EON PTY displaysRecording on a tape or MD deck Or VCR Making a recordingSetting the timers Timer functionPress TIMER, -MODE, -TIME to select the desired timer mode ReferencePress -HELP, -RESET MaintenanceHelp function If the surfaces are dirtyCommon problems Troubleshooting guideDSP sound modes RadioSpecifications DIN 45 Memo Varoitus

SA-DX1050, SA-DX950 specifications

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