Problem

Probable cause(s)

Suggested remedy

Page(s)

Common Problems

Unit doesn’t come on.

 

The AC mains lead plug is not fully inserted.

ÁConfirm the plug is fully inserted.

 

 

 

 

 

Sound is not heard.

 

The speaker indicators are off.

ÁTurn on the speaker indicators.

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The tape monitor function is on.

ÁPress the tape monitor button.

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The muting function is on.

ÁPress the muting button on the remote

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control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incomplete or incorrect connection to

ÁCheck all connections.

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speakers and external equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The incorrect input source has been

ÁSelect the correct source.

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selected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital signals this unit cannot decode are

ÁEither have the player convert the signals

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being played.

so this unit can handle them or switch to

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG input.

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot play CD, DVD, or

The DIGITAL input mode is set to DIGITAL

ÁChange the setting to suit the type of

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TV.

 

 

 

or ANALOG.

connection you have made.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nothing

appears

on

the

VGCA is ON.

ÁNothing appears on the display while

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display.

 

 

 

 

VGCA is on. To turn the display on, press

 

 

 

 

 

 

and hold [VGCA].

 

 

 

 

 

 

The display is dim.

 

The dimmer is on.

ÁPress [DIMMER] to restore the display to

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normal.

 

 

 

 

 

The picture doesn’t appear

Connection is incorrect.

ÁCheck and correct connections.

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on the television.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The television’s input mode is incorrect.

ÁChange the input mode to suit the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connections between this unit and the

 

 

 

 

 

 

television.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound

suddenly

stops

or

The protection circuitry has functioned

ÁSwitch off the unit, determine and correct

none is heard when the

because: the positive and negative speaker

the cause, then switch the unit on.

 

unit is switched on.

 

wires have shorted; speakers with a lower

ÁUse speakers with the right impedance

14–16

“OVERLOAD” appears

on

impedance than this unit’s rated impedance

rating.

 

the display.

 

 

are being used; the speakers are under

 

 

 

 

 

 

strain through excessive volume, excessive

 

 

 

 

 

 

power, or by being used in a high

 

 

 

 

 

 

temperature environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“F70” appears on the

 

 

ÁTurn off the unit and then turn it on again,

display.

 

 

 

 

or disconnect the AC mains lead and then

 

 

 

 

 

 

connect it to your household mains socket

 

 

 

 

 

 

again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(If “F70” remains on the display, consult an

 

 

 

 

 

 

authorized service center or your dealer.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

The RESET function

DIGITAL INPUT

While the unit is on

While pressing and holding [DIGITAL INPUT], press and hold [/l] until “RESET” appears on the display.

The operation settings for the unit will be initialized to the settings made at the time of shipment.

However, any preset radio stations will not be erased.

Maintenance

If the surfaces are dirty

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap-and-water solution or a weak detergent solution.

ÁNever use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ÁBefore using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that

came with the cloth carefully.

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Technics SA-DA8, SA-DA10 operating instructions Reset function, Maintenance, Common Problems, If the surfaces are dirty

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