Technics SA-DA8 The RESET function, Maintenance, Common Problems, Reference, Unit doesn’t come on

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.	22
				The tape monitor function is on.	ÁPress the tape monitor button.	24
				The muting function is on.	ÁPress the muting button on the remote	37
					control.
				Incomplete or incorrect connection to	ÁCheck all connections.	10–16
				speakers and external equipment.
				The incorrect input source has been	ÁSelect the correct source.	22
				selected.
				Digital signals this unit cannot decode are	ÁEither have the player convert the signals	22, 23
				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	22
TV.				or ANALOG.	connection you have made.
Nothing	appears	on	the	VGCA is ON.	ÁNothing appears on the display while	27
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	37
					normal.
The picture doesn’t appear				Connection is incorrect.	ÁCheck and correct connections.	10, 11
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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