Technics SA-DA8 Stereo Receiver User Manual


 
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Table of contents
Caution for AC Mains Lead ............................................. 3
Safety precautions ........................................................... 4
To enjoy surround sound ................................................ 5
Front panel controls ......................................................... 6
Concerning the remote control ....................................... 9
Connections .................................................................... 10
Connecting a DVD player .......................................................... 10
Connecting video equipment ..................................................... 11
Connecting audio equipment ..................................................... 12
Antenna connections ................................................................. 12
Connecting the AC mains lead and other information .............. 13
Speaker connections ..................................................... 14
Placement of speakers .............................................................. 14
Connecting speakers ................................................................. 15
Preparatory steps ........................................................... 17
Speaker settings ........................................................................ 17
Adjusting speaker output level .................................................. 19
DSP sound modes .......................................................... 20
Enjoying the sounds ...................................................... 22
To enjoy bi-amp sound .............................................................. 24
To adjust the tone quality .......................................................... 25
To adjust the sound balance ..................................................... 25
When using the VCR 3 terminals .............................................. 25
Switching DVD analogue input ..................................... 26
VGCA mode ..................................................................... 27
The radio .......................................................................... 28
Sequential tuning ....................................................................... 28
Direct tuning ............................................................................... 29
Preset tuning .............................................................................. 30
RDS broadcasts Only for the United Kingdom ............ 32
To display RDS information ....................................................... 32
PTY search and EON tuning ..................................................... 33
About the PTY display ............................................................... 35
Other functions ............................................................... 36
To listen through headphones ................................................... 36
Dynamic range compression ..................................................... 36
To mute the sound level ............................................................ 37
When using the unit in a darkened room .................................. 37
The remote control ......................................................... 38
To operate the receiver.............................................................. 39
To operate a CD player or MD deck.......................................... 41
To operate a cassette deck ....................................................... 41
To watch TV broadcasts ............................................................ 43
To watch video tapes ................................................................. 43
To operate a DVD player ........................................................... 45
To change the remote control code........................................... 46
Making a recording......................................................... 48
Recording on a tape deck or VCR............................................. 48
Timer function ................................................................. 49
Setting the timers ....................................................................... 49
Troubleshooting guide................................................... 50
The RESET function ....................................................... 51
Maintenance .................................................................... 51
Specifications .................................................. Back cover
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.
M AC mains lead .................................................................... 1 pc.
For the United Kingdom For Australia and New Zealand
(VJA0733) (RJA0035-X)
M AM loop antenna set
¡AM loop antenna ............................................................ 1 pc.
¡AM loop antenna holder ................................................. 1 pc.
¡Screw .............................................................................. 1 pc.
(RSA0012)
MFM indoor antenna ............................................................. 1 pc.
(RSA0007)
MAntenna plug ....................................................................... 1 pc.
Only for Australia and New Zealand
(RFE0014)
MAntenna plug ....................................................................... 1 pc.
Only for the United Kingdom
(SJP9009)
MBatteries ............................................................................ 2 pcs.
MRemote control ................................................................... 1 pc.
SA-DA10
Only for the United Kingdom
(Gold model EUR51986)
(Black model EUR51987)
SA-DA8
For the United Kingdom For Australia and New Zealand
(EUR647136) (EUR647137)
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts.
Supplied accessories
Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
These operating instructions are applicable to models
for the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand,
however, are intended primarily for the United Kingdom
model.