Panasonic SAGX690 User Manual

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Technics'

AV control stereo receiver

SA-GX690

SA-GX490/SA-GX390

Operating Instructions

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this Technics product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

These operating instructions are applicable to models SA-GX690, SA-GX490 and SA-GX390. These operating instructions, however, are intended primarily for modei SA-GX690.

Caution for AC mains iead

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code mode) only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains

plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is ap proved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark<^ or the BSI mark^ on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE

EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LET

TER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL i OR COLOURED

GREEN OR QREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF-KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover as follows.

How to replace the fuse

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND

DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. if in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires In this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral, Brown; Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured mark

ings identifying the terminals in your plug', proceed as foliows; The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the ter minal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or

Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the tetter L or coloured Brown or Red.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

(For Australia and N.Z.)

THIS TUNER/RECEIVER IS CAPABLE OF RECEIVING THE NEW AM STEREO BROADCASTS FROM THE AM BAND RADIO STATIONS. HOWEVER LIKE MANY TUNERS AND RECEIVERS CURRENTLY AVAJLABLE ON THE MARKET IT WILL REPRODUCE THIS AM STEREO SIGNAL ONLY IN AM MONO, WHICH, IN EFFECT. IS OF NO LESSER QUALITY THAN YOUR EXISTING AM MONO TUNERyRECElVER.

Table of contents

Before use

Accessories.................................................................. 3

Suggestions for safety Front panel controls

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ConnectioDS

Equipment connections Antenna connections

Speaker connections...................................................10

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Listening

Basic operations.........................................................12

If sound output stops during use or if you are unsure

what to do........................................................................ 13

To adjust the tone quaiity To mute the sound level To adjust the sound balance To emphasize low frequency sound ig«eiMa!i!l!l!iW

To listen through headphones......................................... 13

Listening to radio broadcasts

Direct access tuning........................................................ 14

Sequential tuning............................................................. 14

Preset tuning................................................................... 15

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13 13

4 5

6 8

Adjusting the sound field

Enjoying sound with DOLBY PRO LOGIC

SURROUND................................................................... 17

3 STEREO...................................................................... 17

Setting the center mode

Adjusting speaker output level....................................... 18

Adjusting the delay time lefiBekirftligBiBI Enjoying with SURROUND or 3 STEREO

Enjoying sound with SFC 20

Adjusting field of sound

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17 19

Recording

Making a recording....................................................21

Recording on the tape deck........................................... 21

Recording on the VCR (VCR 1)..................................... 21

When there seems to be a problem

About the HELP function...........................................22

Troubleshooting guide...............................................23

Reference

Technical specifications

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Back cover

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories

I [ AC power supply cord

(For United Kingdom) (ForAiislraBaandNZ)

{VJA0733orRJA0042-P) (RJA0036-K)

[ I FM indoor antenna (RSA0007).. 1 pc.

AM loop antenna set (RSAOOIO)

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• AM loop antenna

• AM antenna holder

• Screw

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1 pc, Q Remote control transmitter

1 pc. 1 pc. 1 pc.

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For SA-GX690/

SA-GX490/

SA-GX390

(RAK-SA179XH)

For details on remote control transmitter operation, refer to “How to use the remote control transmitter” in the separate booklet.

[ I Batteries

(UM-4, "AAA”, R03)

For SA-GX690

(For Australia and N.Z.)

(RAK-SA603MH)

1 pc. Q] Attachment plug (SJP9009).

2 pcs.

(United Kingdom only)

I I Antenna plug (RFE0014)..

(Australia and N.Z. only)

1 pc.

Suggestions for safety

Placement

Avoid placing the unit in areas of:

• direct sunlight

• high temperature

• high humidity

• excessive vibration

• uneven surfaces (Piace the unit on a flat level surface.) Such conditions might damage the cabinet and/or other compo nent parts and thereby shorten the unit’s service life.

Ventilation

• Race the unit in a vrell ventilated position at least 10 cms away

from wall surfaces etc.

• Ensure that curtains and similar materials do not obstruct the

ventilation holes.

Stacking

Never place heavy items on top of the unit or the power cord.

Voltage

• It is very dangerous to use an AC power source of high voltage such as for an air conditioner. A fire might be caused by such a connection.

• A DC power source can not be used. Be sure to check the power source carefully, especially on a ship or other place where DC is used.

Power cord protection

• Avoid cuts, scratches or poor connection of the AC mains cord, as this may result in fire or electric shock hazard. Excessive bending, pulling or slicing of the cord should also be avoided.

• Do not pull on the cord when you are disconnecting the power, as this could cause an electric shock. Grasp the plug firmly when you disconnect the power supply,

• Never touch the plug with wet hands or a serious electric shock could result.

Foreign materials

• Ensure that no foreign objects, such as needles, coins, screwdrivers etc., accidentally fall into the unit or through the ventilation holes. Otherwise, a serious eiectric shock or malfunction could occur,

• Be extremely careful about spilling water or liquid on/into the unit, as a fire or electric shock could occur. (Disconnect the power plug and contact your dealer immediate

ly if this occurs.)

• Avoid spraying insecticides onto the unit as they contain flam mable gases which can be ignited.

• In secticides, alcohol, paint thinner and similar chemicals should never be used to clean the unit as they can cause flaking or cloudiness to the cabinet finish.

Maintenance

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution.

Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

Service

' Never attempt to repair, disassemble or reconstruct the unit if

there seems to be a problem. A serious eiectric shock could result if you ignore this precau tionary measure.

* If a problem occurs during operation (the sound is interrupted,

indicators fail to illuminate, smoke is detected, etc) contact your dealer or Authorized Service Center immediately.

* Disconnect the power supply if the unit will not be used for a

long time. Otherwise the operation life could be shortened.

CAUTION

Do not place a tape deck or CD player on top of this unit. Heat radiated from the top of this unit may cause damage to the tape or CD software.

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Power »STANDBY 6 /ON” switch (POWER, STANDBY 6/ON) 12

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice ver sa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

Tuning control (TUNING) 14 Band select button (BAND) 14

0 FM mode select button

(FM AUTO/MONO) 14

Direct tuning button

(DIRECT TUNING)

Help/reset button (-HELP -RESET) 13J2

® Numeric buttons (1-0, ^10)

Remote control signal receptor “STANDBY” Indicator ^

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this in

dicator tights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.

Display

(Q) Memory button (MEMORY) 15,16

@ Bass control (BASS) 13

Treble control (TREBLE) 13

(Q) Volume control (VOLUME) 12

Headphone jack (PHONES)

For SA-GX690/GX490

Speaker select buttons (SPEAKERS)

Speaker button (SPEAKERS)

(Q) Input select buttons

12,19,21,22

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DOLBY PRO LOGIC/SFC OFF ON button (OFF/ON) 19^0

For SA-GX490/GX390

Surround button (SURROUND)

For SA-GX690

DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode select button (PRO LOGIC) 17,18,19

For SA-GX490/GX390

3 stereo button (3 STEREO) SFC mode select button (SFC)

SA-GX690 only

Test signal button (TEST) Tape monitor button

(TAPE MONITOR) Center level adjust button (CENTER) 18,20 Surround level adjust button

(SURROUND) Center mode select button

(CENTER MODE)

Delay time adjust button (DELAY TIME)

SA-GX690 only For SA GX690

Muting/loudness button

(-MUTING -LOUDNESS)

For SA-GX490/GX390

Muting button (MUTING) Balance control (BALANCE)

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17,18,19

12,21

18,20

13 13

Connecting audio equipment

Stereo connection cable (not included)

White

(L) <^~TnmiiEK

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Red

CD changer (or CD player)

ES3I9 Do not place books, etc., on top of this unit or block the heat

radiation vents in any way.

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“REMOTE CONTROL OUT” terminal

CD player (or CD changer) (not included)

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Connection cables for remote control

Tape deck (not included)

REMOTE mNTROL IN Q Q OUT

(not included)

Connect the connection cable for remote control to a Technics tape deck and/or CO changer (or CD player) which has the appropriate remote control terminal as shown

above. If a tape deck is not being used, the CD changer (or CD player) can be connected directly (dotted line).

For a tape deck and/or CD changer (or CD player) with a

remote control sensor, this connection is not necessary.

Connecting video equipment

Stereo connection cable (not included)

White (L) cnniinPs| Amir~

Red

(R)

Second VCR (for playback oniy) or video CD changer (not included)

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Video connection cables (not included)

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Video connection cables (not included)

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To connect a video deck with 2t pin scart ter minal

VCR (not included)

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VCR

(not included)

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Cooling fan

The cooling fan operates at high power output levels only.

AC power supply cord' (included)

Connect this cord after

ail other cables and cords are connected.

(United Kingdom oniy)

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC

POWER SUPPLY CORD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CON NECTION.

ACIN^v

SA-OX690

(United Kingdom only)

Connector,

Approx. 6 mm

'^pliance inlet

Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, the front part of the connector jut out as shown in the drawing. However there is no problem us ing the unit.

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Household AC outlet

21 pin scart cable (not included)

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FM indoor antenna (included)

This antenna is normally sufficient for reception of FM broad casts.

FM indoor antenna

(included)

FM outdoor antenna (not included)

(For Australia and N.Z.)

M How to use the antenna plug (Included)

Two types of wire are most commonly used for connection from the antenna; 300-ohms parallel feeder wire or 75-ohms coaxial

cable, For best resistance to outside interference, the use of 75ohms coaxial cable is suggested.

To connect a 75*ohms coaxial cable-

CD Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator.

20 mm 10 mm

(D Remove the cover while pulling the tabs.

If the tabs are pulled too hard, the casing may be damag

ed.

Remove the lead wire and clamp It with the plastic bar.

,Lead wire

Plastic bar

The outdoor antenna should be used when using the main unit in

mountainous areas or in spaces enclosed by reinforced concrete where the FM indoor antenna (included) does not provide satisfactory reception.

t'StlllSI

An outdoor antenna should be installed by a qualified technician only.

(For United Kingdom)

FM outdoor antenna

(not included)

(For Australia and N.Z.)

FM outdoor antenna

(not included)

(D Install the coaxial cable.

Clamp the cable conductor, and wind It on so that it doesn’t contact anything else.

Press down with pliers.

d) Attach the cover.

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