Technics SA-DA8 VGCA mode, Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the source, Press VGCA, Operations

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INPUT SELECTOR

VGCA mode

This unit features a state-of-the-art variable gain control amplifier (VGCA). This feature cuts down greatly on noise encountered during normal use.

1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the source.

2 Press [VGCA].

The “VIA TONE” indicator goes out and the “ON” indicator lights when “VGCA” is selected.

“VGCA ON” is displayed, then “DISPLAY OFF” scrolls across the display. The display then turns off.

If TUNER was chosen as the source, the current frequency is shown.

3 Start the desired source.

Follow your equipment’s operating instructions.

To confirm the current display

Press [VGCA].

The display comes on for about 4 seconds.

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VGCA

ON

RS

RS

To turn VGCA off

ÁWhen the display is off 1Press [VGCA].

2Press [VGCA] again to turn VGCA off.

ÁWhen the display is on

Press [VGCA].

For your reference

You can set the VGCA mode for each source.

Each source will retain the selected mode.

Note

ÁTone quality (bass and treble) cannot be adjusted in this mode.

ÁIn STEREO mode, no sound comes from the subwoofer when VGCA is turned on.

ÁThis mode can only be used with analogue input. VGCA is turned off if you select digital input.

ÁDSP sound modes cannot be selected while VGCA is on. These modes are also canceled when VGCA is turned on and STEREO mode is engaged.

Operations

To have the display on constantly

The display is turned off while VGCA is on to cut down on unnecessary noise. Do the following if you would prefer to have the display on.

1Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select a source other than TUNER.

2Press [VGCA] to turn VGCA on.

3 After the display turns off

Press and hold [VGCA] for about 4 seconds until the display comes on.

This setting remains active even if the unit is turned off.

Repeat the procedure to turn the display off again.

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