Technics SA-DA10, SA-DA8 User Manual

AV Control Stereo Receiver

Operating Instructions

Model No.

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

The photographs show the gold version of SA-DA8. Model SA-DA10 is only for the United Kingdom. The black version of SA-DA8 is only for the United Kingdom.

EB GN

Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

RQT5518-B

Dear customer

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

These operating instructions are applicable to models for the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, however, are intended primarily for the United Kingdom model.

Caution for AC Mains Lead ............................................. 3

Safety precautions ........................................................... 4

To enjoy surround sound ................................................ 5

Front panel controls......................................................... 6

Concerning the remote control....................................... 9

Connections .................................................................... 1 0

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 ........................................................... 1 7

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

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

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.

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The radio.......................................................................... 2 8

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 ......................................................... 3 8

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 ....................................................... 5 1

Maintenance .................................................................... 5 1

Specifications .................................................. Back cover

Only for Australia and Ne w 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 Ne w Zealand (EUR647136) (EUR647137)

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model 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 approved 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.

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 stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF–KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

Before use

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 markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal 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 letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

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

Figure A

Fuse (5 ampere)

Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

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Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion and unwanted acoustical effects. Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead. Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING.

CAUTION

Do not place anything on top of this unit or block the heat radiation vents in any way. In particular, do not place tape decks or CD/DVD players on this unit as heat radiated from it can damage your software.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer. Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

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To enjoy surround sound

Do the connections, settings, and adjustments in the order shown to enjoy surround sound. Be sure to make the correct speaker settings. If, for example, you have not connected a center speaker and you leave the initial setting value of LARGE as it is, then dialog and other sounds may not be reproduced.

Center speaker (not included)

30° 30°

120°

Front speaker (right) (not included)

Subwoofer (not included)

Connect the equipment

(a Pages 10–13.)

Front speaker (left) (not included)

Position and connect the speakers

(a Pages 14–16.)

Set the presence and type (small/large), distance and filter of the speakers you have connected

(a Pages 17–18.)

Surround speaker (left) (not included)

The front, center, and surround speakers should be placed at approximately the same distance from the listening position. The angles in the diagram are approximate.

In SIZE

Select LARGE or SMALL for the front speakers Select LARGE, SMALL, or NONE for the center and surround speakers Select YES or NO for the subwoofer

In DISTANCE

Enter the distance of the front, center, and surround speakers from the listening position

In FILTER

Enter the cutoff frequency for your subwoofer based on the bass capability of your front speakers

120°

Surround speaker (right) (not included)

Before use

Adjust the level for the speakers

(a Page 19.)

Sit back and enjoy the experience

(a Pages 22–23.)

While sitting in the usual listening position, use the test signal to adjust the volume of the speakers to the same apparent level.

When using DVD 6CH INPUT mode

These settings need to be changed on the player. Read the player’s instructions for setting details.

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Front panel controls

TIMER

-MODE –TIME

PHONES

SPEAKERS

A B BI-WIRE BI-AMP

TUNING PRESET MEMORY

PTY SELECTOR

DISPLAY MODE PTY SEARCH

BAND

FM MODE

RDSEON

DSP SOUND MODE

DVD 6CH INPUT

WAKE

32 4

MIN MAX

VGCA

VIA TONE

5 6

71 8 9 10 11

VOLUME

TAPE MONITOR DIGITAL INPUT

DIGITAL

INPUT SELECTOR

BALANCETREBLEBASS

MIN MAX MIN MAX L R

VIDEO IN

VCR 2 VCR 3

VCR 3

L AUDIO IN R

1312 1514 16 17 18 20 2119 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

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Main unit

No. Name Ref.page

q Standby/on switch ( /l) .................................. 17

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

w Standby indicator ( )

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.

e Speaker select buttons

(SPEAKERS, A, B, BI-WIRE) ......................17, 22

r Bi-amp indicator (BI-AMP) ............................... 24

rr tt

t DVD 6CH input select button

(DVD 6CH INPUT).............................................. 26

y VGCA mode select button/indicator

(VGCA, ON)........................................................ 27

u Volume control (VOLUME)............................... 23

uu ii

i Tape monitor button/indicator

(TAPE MONITOR).............................................. 24

o Digital input indicator (DIGITAL)..................... 22

oo !0!0

!0 Input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) ...........17, 22

!0!0 !1!1

!1 Digital input select button

!1!1

(DIGITAL INPUT) ............................................... 22

!2!2

!2 Timer button (TIMER, -MODE, –TIME) ............ 49

!2!2 !3!3

!3 Headphones jack (PHONES) ...........................36

!3!3 !4!4

!4 For the United Kingdom

!4!4

Tuning/PTY select buttons

(TUNING, , , PTY SELECTOR) ........... 28, 33

For Australia and New Zealand

Tuning buttons (TUNING, , ) ................... 28

No. Name Ref.page

!5!5

!5 Band select button (BAND) .............................28

!5!5 !6!6

!6 For the United Kingdom

!6!6

FM mode select/EON button

(FM MODE, EON)......................................... 28, 34

For Australia and New Zealand

FM mode select button (FM MODE) ................ 28

!7!7

!7 Only for the United Kingdom

!7!7

RDS button (RDS) .............................................32

!8!8

!8 DSP sound mode select button

!8!8

(DSP SOUND MODE) ........................................ 22

!9!9

!9 For the United Kingdom

!9!9

Memory/PTY search button

(MEMORY, PTY SEARCH) .......................... 30, 33

For Australia and New Zealand

Memory button (MEMORY) .............................. 30

@0@0

@0 Wake indicator (WAKE).................................... 49

@0@0 @1@1

@1 For the United Kingdom

@1@1

Preset channel/Display mode select button

(PRESET, DISPLAY MODE) ....................... 31, 32

For Australia and New Zealand

Preset channel button (PRESET) .................... 31

@2@2

@2 Via tone indicator (VIA TONE)......................... 27

@2@2 @3@3

@3 Display section ................................................... 7

@3@3 @4@4

@4 Bass control (BASS)......................................... 25

@4@4 @5@5

@5 Treble control (TREBLE).................................. 25

@5@5 @6@6

@6 Balance control (BALANCE)............................25

@6@6 @7@7

@7 VCR 3 terminals (VCR 3) .................................. 11

@7@7 @8@8

@8 VCR 2/VCR 3 select button

@8@8

( VCR 2, VCR 3) .......................................... 25

29 30 32 33 34 35 36 3831 37 39 40 41

TUNED STEREO WAKE

MONO

LOW IMP SPEAKERS

BI-WIRE

SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL

EONPS PTY RT

SLEEP

PRO LOGIC

kHz

MHz

AAC

MRDS

PROGRAM FORMAT

LCR

LS S LFE RS

SOUND MODE

STEREO

SURROUND

SFC

4342 44 45 46

Display section

No. Name Ref.page No. Name Ref.page

@9@9

@9 Tuned indicator (TUNED).................................28

@9@9 #0#0

#0 Stereo indicator (STEREO) .............................. 28

#0#0 #1#1

#1 Monaural indicator (MONO)............................. 28

#1#1 #2#2

#2 Only for the United Kingdom

#2#2

RDS indicator (

#3#3

#3 Only for the United Kingdom

#3#3

RDS

) ........................................32

PS indicator (PS)............................................... 32

#4#4

#4 Only for the United Kingdom

#4#4

PTY indicator (PTY) .......................................... 32

#5#5

#5 Only for the United Kingdom

#5#5

RT indicator (RT)............................................... 32

#6#6

#6 Only for the United Kingdom

#6#6

EON indicator (EON)......................................... 34

#7#7

#7 Display

#7#7 #8#8

#8 Sleep indicator (SLEEP)...................................49

#8#8

#9#9

#9 Memory indicator (M)...................................... 30

#9#9 $0$0

$0 Frequency unit indicator (kHz, MHz) .............. 28

$0$0 $1$1

$1 Program format indicators

$1$1

(PROGRAM FORMAT, L, C, R, LS, S, LFE, RS)......

$2$2

$2 Wake indicator (WAKE).................................... 49

$2$2 $3$3

$3 Low impedance indicator (LOW IMP) ............. 24

$3$3 $4$4

$4 Front speaker indicator

$4$4

(-SPEAKERS-,

$5$5

$5 Signal format indicators

$5$5

BI-WIRE

).............................. 22

( DIGITAL, , PRO LOGIC) ..............20

$6$6

$6 DSP sound mode indicators

$6$6

(SOUND MODE, STEREO, SURROUND, SFC) .......

Before use

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SA-DA10

Front panel controls

Remote control

50 51

TV VCR

TAPE CD

7089

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

DISC/DECK 1/2MDSOUND MODE

DVD

TOP MENU

DISPLAY RETURN

SUB TITLE

GROUP

SLOW/

ENTER

AUDIO ANGLE

–+

PAGE

TV VOL TV/AV

–+

TUNER/BAND

VOLUME

≥10/ENTER

MUTING

-/--

DELAY

LEVEL

DIMMER

DVD 6CH

DVD

+ –

SFC

+ –

TEST

57 59

56 58

No. Name Ref.page

SA-DA10

$7$7

$7 Standby/on button ( ) .................................... 39

$7$7 $8$8

$8 Input select buttons

$8$8

(TV, VCR, DVD, TAPE, CD, TUNER/BAND, MD) .....

$9$9

$9 Numbered buttons...................................... 29, 39

$9$9 %0%0

%0 Direct tuning/disc enter button

%0%0

(DIRECT TUNING/DISC ENTER) ................ 29, 39

%1%1

%1 Disc/deck 1/2 select button

%1%1

(DISC/DECK 1/2)................................................ 41

%2%2

%2 Disc and deck operation buttons

%2%2

( / , , , / )...................................... 41

%3%3

%3 DVD player operation buttons......................... 45

%3%3 %4%4

%4 TV volume buttons (–TV VOL+)....................... 43

%4%4 %5%5

%5 Channel up/down button (CH, , )............... 39

%5%5 %6%6

%6 Volume buttons (VOLUME, +, –) .............. 19, 39

%6%6 %7%7

%7 ≥10/ENTER, -/– – button

%7%7

(≥10/ENTER, -/– –)............................................. 39

%8%8

%8 Muting button (MUTING) ............................ 37, 39

%8%8 %9%9

%9 DSP sound mode select button

%9%9

(SOUND MODE)................................................. 39

^0^0

^0 SFC mode select button (SFC).................. 23, 39

^0^0 ^1^1

^1 Delay time/level adjust buttons

^1^1

(DELAY, LEVEL, +, –) ...........................19, 23, 39

^2^2

^2 Test button (TEST)......................................19, 39

^2^2 ^3^3

^3 Dimmer button (DIMMER) .......................... 37, 39

^3^3 ^4^4

^4 DVD 6CH input select button

^4^4

(DVD 6CH).......................................................... 39

^5^5

^5 TV/AV select button (TV/AV)............................43

^5^5

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SA-DA8

TV VCR

TAPE MD CD

TOP MENU

DISC/DECK

ENTER

1/2

DISPLAY

STEREO

SURROUND

SFC TEST

DELAY

LEVEL

123

456

890

TV VOL

TV/AV

DIMMER VOL

MUTING

TUNER/

BAND

DVD

+–

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

≥10/–/– –

DVD 6CH

+–

80 82

SA-DA8

^6^6

^6 Standby/on button ( ) .................................... 39

^6^6 ^7^7

^7 Disc and deck operation buttons

^7^7

( , / , , / )...................................... 41

^8^8

^8 Disc/deck 1/2 select button

^8^8

(DISC/DECK 1/2)................................................ 41

^9^9

^9 DSP sound mode and SFC mode select

^9^9

buttons (STEREO, SURROUND, SFC) ......23, 39

&0&0

&0 Numbered buttons...................................... 29, 39

&0&0 &1&1

&1 TV volume buttons ( TV VOL )................... 43

&1&1 &2&2

&2 Dimmer button (DIMMER)...........................37, 39

&2&2 &3&3

&3 Muting button (MUTING) ............................ 37, 39

&3&3 &4&4

&4 Input select buttons

&4&4

For the United Kingdom

(TV, VCR, TUNER/BAND, TAPE, MD, CD, DVD) .....

For Australia and New Zealand

(TV, VCR, TUNER/BAND, TAPE, CD, DVD)..... 39

&5&5

&5 DVD player operation buttons......................... 45

&5&5 &6&6

&6 Test button (TEST)......................................19, 39

&6&6 &7&7

&7 Delay time/level adjust buttons

&7&7

(DELAY, LEVEL, –, +) ...........................19, 23, 39

&8&8

&8 Direct tuning/disc enter button

&8&8

(DIRECT TUNING/DISC ENTER) ................ 29, 39

&9&9

&9 ≥10/-/– – button (≥10/-/– –)................................39

&9&9 *0*0

*0 DVD 6CH input select button

*0*0

(DVD 6CH).......................................................... 39

*1*1

*1 TV/AV select button (TV/AV)............................43

*1*1 *2*2

*2 Volume buttons (– VOL +) .......................... 19, 39

*2*2

Concerning the remote control

Battery installation

SA-DA10

SA-DA8

Remote control signal sensor

Use of batteries

¡Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries.

Press in and down towards the minus end.

(R6, AA, UM-3)

¡Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries. ¡Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries. ¡Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to

contact flame or water.

¡Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long time. ¡Do not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces. ¡Do not use rechargeable type batteries. ¡Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.

Correct method of use

Operation notes

¡Do not place obstacles between the remote control signal

sensor and remote control unit.

¡Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct

sunlight or to the bright light of a fluorescent light.

¡Take care to keep the remote control signal sensor and end of

the remote control unit free from dust.

¡If the unit is installed in a rack with glass doors, the glass doors’

thickness or color might make it necessary to use the remote control a shorter distance from the unit.

Before use

To prevent damage

Transmission window

About 7 meters in front of the signal sensor. (The actual range will depend on the angle at which the remote control is used.)

¡Never place heavy items on top of the unit. ¡Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit. ¡Do not spill water or other liquids into the unit.

How to open the remote control SA-DA10 only

For your reference

This remote control can be used to operate the receiver you purchased and some other Panasonic and Technics cassette decks, MD decks, CD players, TVs, VCRs and DVD players, provided they are equipped with a remote control sensor.

SA-DA10 only

It is also possible to change-over the remote control code so that the remote control can operate TVs, VCRs and DVD players which have not been manufactured by this company (a pages 46–47).

Note

¡For details on operating other equipment, see the instruction

manual provided with specific unit.

¡Some models cannot be operated by this remote control. ¡Actual operations depend on your equipment and software.

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Connections

Stereo phono cable (not included)

White (L) Red (R)

Turn off all components before making any connections.

To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.

Connecting a DVD player

Optical fiber cable connection

Dust cap

¡Do not bend the optical fiber cable. ¡If the digital optical connector is not

going to be used, be sure to attach the dust cap to prevent exposure to dust.

Note

Dolby Digital RF (radio frequency) signals cannot be decoded with this unit.

FM ANT

75 Ω

LOOP EXT

AM ANT

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

DIGITAL

PHONO

GND

Note

¡Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS

(\ page 20).

¡Use analogue connection to enjoy sources that cannot be

decoded on this unit and to record a source (a pages 22 and

48).

DVD player (not included)

VIDEO OUTDIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

DVD

OPTICAL

FRONT

SUBWOOFERINCENTER

DVD/

DVD 6CH

SURROUNDRSURROUND

RLIN IN

CD TAPE/MD

VCR 2 VCR 1

Video connection cable (not included)

S-VIDEO OUT

FRONT

BI-WIRE

SURROUND

–

CENTER

–

RLRL

LF HF

RLRL

OUT

(OUT)

REC

PLAY

(IN)

SUBWOOFER OUT

MONITOR OUT

SPEAKERS

DVD

VCR 1 TV

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

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To connect analogue 6 channel

AUDIO OUT

(CENTER)

(SUBWOOFER)

AUDIO OUT

(SURROUND L,R)

Note

Connect to FRONT L, R if your DVD player does not have 6 channel output.

AUDIO OUT (FRONT L,R)

FRONT

SUBWOOFERINCENTER

DVD/

DVD 6CH

SURROUNDRSURROUND

The S-VIDEO terminals

Connections through these terminals provide higher quality pictures than through the video terminal.

Note

When using S-VIDEO terminals, be aware that video signals input into the VIDEO terminals cannot be output from S-VIDEO terminals or vice versa.

Optical fiber cable (not included)

Connecting video equipment

S-VIDEO cable (not included)

VCR (for play only) (not included)

AV IN

21pin scart cable (not included)

(VIDEO OUT)

(AUDIO OUT)

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

DIGITAL

FM ANT

75 Ω

LOOP EXT

AM ANT

PHONO

GND

DVD 6CH

OPTICAL

DVD

OPTICAL

FRONT

SUBWOOFERINCENTER

DVD/

SURROUNDRSURROUND

RLIN IN

VIDEO

OUT

VCR 2 VCR 1

CD TAPE/MD

REC

(OUT)

OUT

SUBWOOFER OUT

MONITOR OUT

AUDIO OUT

PLAY

(IN)

SPEAKERS

VCR (not included)

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

FRONT

RLRL

LF HF

RLRL

SURROUND

BI-WIRE

–

CENTER

–

VIDEO

OUT

DVD

VCR 1

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO OUT AV IN

21pin scart cable (not included)

(VIDEO IN) (VIDEO OUT)

(AUDIO OUT) (AUDIO IN)

AC IN

Connections

DIGITAL

OUT

AUDIO OUT

Satellite receiver, etc. (not included)

Connecting to the VCR 3 terminals on the front panel

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

(AUDIO OUT) (VIDEO OUT) (VIDEO IN)

21pin scart cable (not included)

TV or TV monitor (not included)

VIDEO OUT

AV IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

VCR 2 VCR 3

VCR 3

L AUDIO IN R

Video camera, etc. (not included)

AUDIO OUT

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LOOP ANT

HOLDER

FM ANT

75 Ω

EXT

AM ANT

GND

OPTICAL

FRONT

SUBWOOFERINCENTER

SURROUNDRSURROUND

RLIN

OUT

VCR 2 VCR 1

REC

(OUT)

PLAY

(IN)

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

LF HF

–

BI-WIRE

DIGITAL

DVD

DVD/

DVD 6CH

LOOP

MONITOR OUT

SUBWOOFER OUT

CD TAPE/MD

SPEAKERS

PHONO

RLRL

OUTPUT

OUTPUT GND

REC (IN) PLAY (OUT)

DIGITAL OUT

Connections

Connecting audio equipment

Stereo phono cable (not included)

Optical fiber cable (not included)

White (L) Red (R)

Turntable (not included)

Only for turntable with ground terminal.

CD player (or CD changer) (not included)

Tape deck or MD deck (not included)

Note

If you want to connect a graphic equalizer, connect it to the TAPE/MD (for the United Kingdom) or TAPE (for Australia and New Zealand) terminals (\ page 24).

Antenna connections

AM loop antenna

¡ Fit the AM loop antenna holder (included) onto the rear

panel of this unit and then attach the AM loop antenna to the AM loop antenna holder (facing in the direction of best reception).

¡ Keep the antenna cord away from tape decks, DVD

players, and other cords.

FM indoor antenna (included)

FM antenna

Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best.

1 2 3

Adhesive tape (not included)

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

FM ANT

75 Ω

LOOP EXT

AM ANT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

DVD

PHONO

GND

OPTICAL

SUBWOOFERINCENTER

DVD/

DVD 6CH

SURROUNDRSURROUND

RLIN

FRONT

When mounting the antenna to a column, wall or rack

CD TAPE

REC

PLAY

(OUT)

(IN)

SUBWOOFER OUT

MONITOR OUT

VCR 2 VCR 1

OUT

Screw (included)

AM loop antenna (included)

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To connect an outdoor antenna

FM outdoor antenna

¡ Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. ¡ The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

For the United Kingdom

FM outdoor antenna (not included)

PLAY

(IN)

75 Ω coaxial cable (not included)

Antenna plug (included)

SUBWOOFER OUT

MONITOR OUT

FM outdoor antenna (not included)

FM ANT

75 Ω

LOOP EXT

AM ANT

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

DIGITAL

PHONO

GND

OPTICAL

DVD

OPTICAL

FRONT

SUBWOOFERINCENTER

DVD/

DVD 6CH

SURROUNDRSURROUND

75 Ω

RLIN

coaxial cable

CD TAPE

REC

(OUT)

VCR 2 VCR 1

OUT

For Australia and New Zealand

(not included)

300 Ω feeder wire (not included)

Antenna plug (included)

AM outdoor antenna

¡ Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other

convenient location.

¡ Leave the loop antenna connected. ¡ Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use

the antenna during an electrical storm.

FM ANT

75 Ω

LOOP EXT

AM ANT

PHONO

GND

OPTICAL

FRONT

SUBWOOFERINCENTER

DVD/

DVD 6CH

SURROUNDRSURROUND

RLIN

VCR 2 VCR 1

OUT

5–12 m

Vinyl-covered wire

(not included)

SUBWOOFER OUT

MONITOR OUT

How to use the antenna plug (included)

For Australia and New Zealand

Two types of wire are most commonly used for connection from the antenna: 300 Ω parallel feeder wire or 75 Ω coaxial cable. For best resistance to outside interference, the use of 75 Ω coaxial cable is suggested.

¡¡

¡ To connect a 75 Ω coaxial cable

¡¡

q Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator.

20 mm 10 mm

w Carefully pull the tabs apart to remove the cover.

e Remove the lead wire and clamp it with the plastic bar.

Lead wire

Plastic bar

r Install the coaxial cable.

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

Press down with pliers.

t Attach the cover.

¡¡

¡ To connect a 300 Ω feeder wire

¡¡

Loosen the screws, connect the wires, and tighten the screws to secure the connection.

300 Ω feeder wire (not included)

Connections

Connecting the AC mains lead and other information

FRONT

Cooling fan

The cooling fan operates at high power output levels only.

LRL

LF HF

BI-WIRE

LRL

SURROUND

CENTER

–

AC mains lead (included)

(FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY)

READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.

IN IN

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

VCR 1 TVDVD

AC IN

Note

The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

To household mains socket

AC mains lead

Connect this lead only after all other cables and cords are connected.

Insertion of Connector

Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of the connector may jut out as shown in the drawing. However there is no problem using the unit.

Appliance inlet

Connector

Approx. 6 mm

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LOOP ANT

HOLDER

FM ANT

75 Ω

EXT

AM ANT

GND

OPTICAL

FRONT

SUBWOOFERINCENTER

SURROUNDRSURROUND

RLIN

OUT

VCR 2 VCR 1

REC (OUT)

PLAY

(IN)

IN IN

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

LF HF

–

AC IN

BI-WIRE

DIGITAL

DVD

DVD/

DVD 6CH

LOOP

MONITOR OUT

SUBWOOFER OUT

CD TAPE/MD

SPEAKERS

VCR 1 TVDVD

S-VIDEO

PHONO

RLRL

MONITOR

OUT

Speaker connections

Placement of speakers

Front speaker (left) (not included)

Center speaker (not included)

Front speaker (right) (not included)

Subwoofer (not included)

Surround speaker (left) (not included)

Surround speaker (right) (not included)

Connecting speakers

Other connections are possible depending on your speaker system. See your speaker system’s operating instructions for details.

Front speakers

Note

If you connect speakers with an impedance

Front speaker (right) (not included)

under 6 Ω, switch on “LOW IMP” (\ page 24).

Speaker cables (not included)

Front speakers

Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that there is good coherency between the picture and sound.

Center speaker

Place underneath or above the center of the TV. Aim the speaker at the seating area.

Surround speakers

Place on the side of or slightly behind the listening position, about one meter higher than ear level.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer can be placed in any position as long as it is at a reasonable distance from the TV. Note that some experimentation can yield the smoothest low frequency performance. Placement near a corner can increase the apparent output level, but can result in unnatural bass.

Front speaker (left) (not included)

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Speaker impedance:

A or B: 4-16 Ω A and B: 8-16 Ω

“B” terminals

For connection to a second pair of speakers.

Note

Use the A terminals to enjoy SURROUND, SFC and DVD 6CH INPUT.

Bi-wiring connection

Note

When bi-wiring, use speakers designed for that purpose that have combined impedance of 6–16 Ω.

Speaker cables (not included)

Front speaker (right) (not included)

Front speaker (left) (not included)

FM ANT

75 Ω

LOOP EXT

AM ANT

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

PHONO

GND

DIGITAL

DVD

DVD/

DVD 6CH

HF LF

OPTICAL

FRONT

SUBWOOFERINCENTER

SURROUNDRSURROUND

RLIN

CD TAPE/MD

REC

(OUT)

VCR 2 VCR 1

OUT

PLAY

(IN) IN IN

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER OUT

MONITOR OUT

FRONT

BI-WIRE

SURROUND

–

CENTER

–

RLRL

LF HF

RLRL

VCR 1 TVDVD

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

AC IN

Connections

Connecting the cables

Speaker cables (not included)

Speaker impedance:

BI-WIRE: 6-16 Ω

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Speaker connections

Center speaker

FM ANT

75 Ω

LOOP EXT

AM ANT

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

PHONO

GND

DIGITAL

DVD

DVD/

DVD 6CH

Surround speakers

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

Surround speaker (right) (not included)

FM ANT

75 Ω

GND

LOOP EXT

AM ANT

OPTICAL

FRONT

SUBWOOFERINCENTER

SURROUNDRSURROUND

RLIN

PHONO

GND

DIGITAL

DVD

DVD/

DVD 6CH

OPTICAL

SUBWOOFERINCENTER

SURROUNDRSURROUND

RLIN

CD TAPE/MD

REC

PLAY

(OUT)

VCR 2 VCR 1

OUT

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

Speaker cable (not included)

OUT

MONITOR OUT

CD TAPE

VCR 2 VCR 1

FRONT

RLRL

(IN) IN IN

SPEAKERS

REC

(OUT)

OUT

LF HF

RLRL

PLAY

(IN) IN IN

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER OUT

MONITOR OUT

BI-WIRE

–

SURROUND

CENTER

–

FRONT

RLRL

LF HF

RLRL

SURROUND

BI-WIRE

CENTER

S-VIDEO

–

Speaker impedance: 6-16 Ω

AC IN AC OUTLET

VCR 1 TVDVD

Center speaker (not included)

Speaker cable (not included)

Speaker impedance: 6-16 Ω

AC IN AC OUTLET

VCR 1 TVDVD

S-VIDEO

Speaker cable (not included)

Surround speaker (left) (not included)

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FM ANT

75 Ω

LOOP EXT

AM ANT

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

Subwoofer

DIGITAL

DVD

PHONO

GND

DVD/

DVD 6CH

OPTICAL

FRONT

SUBWOOFERINCENTER

SURROUNDRSURROUND

RLIN

CD TAPE/MD

REC

(OUT)

VCR 2 VCR 1

OUT

Active subwoofer (not included)

INPUT

PLAY

(IN) IN IN

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER OUT

MONITOR OUT

FRONT

RLRL

LF HF

BI-WIRE

RLRL

–

SURROUND

CENTER

–

Monaural connection cable (not included)

VCR 1 TVDVD

S-VIDEO

Note

This receiver does not have an amplifier for the subwoofer.

To connect a passive subwoofer

¡ Connect another amplifier and connect the

subwoofer to it. Or ¡ Connect a passive subwoofer that has front

speaker terminals (See the operating instructions of the speaker system for details.)

Preparatory steps

-1

-2

SPEAKERS

-3

Speaker settings

These settings should be done to get the most from the unit’s DSP reproduction modes (a pages 20 and 21).

In SIZE

Set the type (LARGE or SMALL) and presence (NONE, YES or NO) of your speakers. Select “LARGE” if the speakers can produce bass (below around 100 Hz). Select “SMALL” if the speakers cannot produce bass. Select “NONE” if center and surround speakers aren’t connected. Select “NO” if a subwoofer isn’t connected. The sound for those speakers is then produced through the front speakers.

In DISTANCE

Enter the distance of front, center surround speakers from the listening position so the sound from the speakers reaches the listening position at the same time. The unit calculates the delay time for the center and surround speakers based on these distances.

In FILTER

Enter the cutoff frequency for your subwoofer based on the bass capability of your front speakers

1 Press [ /l]. 2 Press [A] and [B] at the same time.

“SETTING” appears on the display.

To set “SIZE”

1 Press [A] to select “SIZE”.

Each time you press the button, the display switches as follows.

SPEAKERS

SIZE DISTANCE FILTER DR COMP

2 Press [B] to select the speaker

Connection, Preparation

channel to be set.

Each time you press the button, the display switches as follows.

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUB-WFR

SPEAKERS

SUB-WFR=SUBWOOFER

3 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to set the

type (LARGE, SMALL) and presence (NONE, YES or NO) of the speaker.

INPUT SELECTOR

Each time you turn the selector, the display switches as follows.

FRONT:

SMALL LARGE

CENTER, SURROUND:

NONE SMALL LARGE

SUBWOOFER:

NO YES The factory settings are as follows.

Front, center and surround speakers: LARGE Subwoofer: YES

4 Repeat steps

complete the size settings for all speakers.

(Continued on next page)

2 and

3 3

3 to

3 3

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Preparatory steps

4-1

4-2

-1 5-2

4-3

To set “DISTANCE”

1 Press [A] to select “DISTANCE”.

2 Press [B] to select the speaker

channel to be set.

Each time you press the button, the display switches as follows.

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

3 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to set the

distance.

Distance can be set at 0.1 m intervals between 1.0 to

SPEAKERS

10.0 m. The factory settings are as follows.

Front and center speakers: 3.0 m Surround speakers: 1.5 m

4 Repeat steps

2 and

3 3

3 to

3 3

complete the size settings for the front, center and surround speakers.

To set “FILTER”

1 Press [A] to select “FILTER”.

SPEAKERS

2 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to set the

cut off frequency.

Each time you turn the selector, the display switches as follows. 100 150 200

INPUT SELECTOR

The factory setting is 100 Hz.

6 Press [A] and [B] at the same time.

“COMPLETE” appears on the display.

If you allow about 10 seconds to elapse between settings, the procedure is canceled, all settings are returned to how they were, and the previous display is restored. Begin again if this occurs.

SPEAKERS

For your reference

The settings remain as they are until changed by the above procedure, even after the power has been turned off.

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INPUT SELECTOR

SPEAKERS

BI-WIRE

LEVEL

Preparatory steps

BALANCE

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

VOLUME

7089

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC/DECK 1/2MDSOUND MODE

≥10/ENTER

DISC ENTER

DVD

SLOW/

TOP MENU

ENTER

DISPLAY RETURN

SUB TITLE

AUDIO ANGLE

–+

GROUP

-/--

MUTING

DELAY

LEVEL

DIMMERPAGE

+ –

SFC

+ –

TEST

4 5 2

TOP MENU

DISC/DECK 1/2

DISPLAY

STEREO

SURROUND

DELAY

123

456

TV VOL

DIMMER VOL

DVD

ENTER

SFC TEST

LEVEL

MUTING

+–

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

≥10/–/– –

890

TV/AV

DVD 6CH

+–

2 5 4

Adjusting speaker output level

Adjust speaker level so the output from all the speakers is the same apparent level when sitting where you would normally enjoy a source.

1 Press [A] or [BI-WIRE] to turn on

SPEAKERS.

A or BI-WIRE refer to the speaker terminals at the rear of the unit. You cannot adjust output level when SPEAKERS B is selected.

by remote control only

Press [TEST] to output the test signal.

“TEST” appears on the display. The signal is output from each speaker in order for about two seconds each: L: Front speaker (left) C: Center speaker R: Front speaker (right) RS: Surround speaker (right) LS: Surround speaker (left) SW: Subwoofer Speakers set as “NONE” or “NO” are skipped.

Note

DSP sound mode switches to SURROUND mode when the test starts.

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

TEST

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

VOLUME

–

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

TEST

VOL

SPEAKERS

LCRRSLSSW

+–

by remote control

Press [VOLUME (+ or –)] (SA-DA10) or [VOL (– or +)] (SA-DA8) to set the volume level normally used for enjoying the source.

Note

Use [BALANCE] if the left right balance of the front speakers is off.

by remote control only

Press [LEVEL] to select the speaker channel to adjust.

The current level appears on the display. Press again to change the speaker channel.

Speakers set as “NONE” or “NO” are skipped.

by remote control only

Press [+] or [–] to adjust the level to the same apparent level as the front speakers.

The four channels can be adjusted between –10 dB and +10 dB, with zero being the current level of the front speakers.

Preparation

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

RS LS SW

6 Repeat 4 and 5 for each speaker

channel.

To stop the test signal

+–

–

Press [TEST].

Note

The test signal will not be output if VGCA is ON (a page 27).

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DSP SOUND MODE

DSP sound modes

This unit’s digital signal processor (DSP) has the following three modes–STEREO, SURROUND and SFC.

STEREO mode

Use this mode when you want to listen to stereo sources, whether they are digital or analogue, or when you want to play Dolby Digital or DTS sources through two channels. The sounds usually fed through the other speakers are down-mixed so they are output through the left and right front speakers. There may be some change in the overall sound when surround sources are downmixed.

SURROUND mode

By selecting this mode while digital input is being used, the unit automatically determines the kind of digital source being used (Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround, or DTS), and processes it accordingly. Select this mode also when you are playing an analogue source, VCR for example, that has been recorded in Dolby Surround.

Software with the following marks can be played back in this mode.

DSP SOUND MODE

Dolby Digital

DIGITAL

DTS

Dolby Pro Logic

PRO LOGIC

PROGRAM FORMAT

L C R

LS S LFE RS

SOUND MODE

STEREO

PROGRAM FORMAT

LCR

LS S LFE RS

SOUND MODE

SURROUND

PROGRAM FORMAT

LCR

LS S LFE RS

SOUND MODE

SURROUND

PROGRAM FORMAT

L C R

LS S LFE RS

SOUND MODE

SURROUND

The following indicators light depending on the source.

DIGITAL

When playing Dolby Digital sources.

When playing DTS sources.

PRO LOGIC

When playing analogue sources. When playing digital sources with PCM signals. When playing Dolby Digital sources that contain Dolby Pro Logic.

About the program format indicators (L, C, R, LS, S, LFE, RS)

The program format indicators light up to indicate the channels contained in the digital input signal. These indicators do not light when input is analogue. L: Front channel (left) C: Center channel R: Front channel (right) LS: Surround channel (left) RS: Surround channel (right)

If the surround channel is monaural, “S” is displayed instead of LS and RS.

“LFE” (Low Frequency Effect) is a channel for the deep-bass effect.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. C 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

DSP sound modes

DSP SOUND MODE

DIGITAL INPUT

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

≥10/ENTER

-/--

SLOW/

–+

PAGE

–

MUTING

SFC

DELAY

LEVEL

+ –

TEST

DIMMER

DVD 6CH

SFC

7089

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

DISC/DECK 1/2MDSOUND MODE

DVD

TOP MENU

ENTER

DISPLAY RETURN

SUB TITLE

AUDIO ANGLE

GROUP

TV VOL TV/AV

–+

DISC/DECK

ENTER

1/2

DISPLAY

SURROUND

STEREO

DELAY

DIMMER VOL

SFC TEST

LEVEL

123

456

890

TV VOL

TV/AV

MUTING

+–

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

≥10/–/– –

DVD 6CH

+–

SFC modes

by remote control only

Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC (sound field control) modes with stereo sources. Choose from the following modes.

HALL

Imparts the reflection and spread of a large concert hall.

CLUB

Conveys the exciting and intimate atmosphere of a jazz club.

LIVE

Brings you up close for “live” stage performance and smoother vocals.

THEATER

Recreates natural sound ambience and direction.

SIM SURR (Simulated Surround)

Heightens the sensation of expanded space with stereo sources, and augments monaural sources.

If the beginning of a track is cut off when playing CDs

The beginning of a track may be cut off when you play CDs in STEREO mode. You can solve this by engaging the PCM FIX mode. Press and hold [DIGITAL INPUT] for four seconds in STEREO mode. “PCM FIX” appears on the display.

DSP SOUND MODE

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

SFC

PROGRAM FORMAT

L C R

LS S LFE RS

SOUND MODE

PROGRAM FORMAT

L C R

LS S LFE RS

SOUND MODE

PROGRAM FORMAT

L C R

LS S LFE RS

SOUND MODE

PROGRAM FORMAT

L C R

LS S LFE RS

SOUND MODE

SFC

Note

¡ This mode can be selected for each source, but is canceled

when the unit is turned off.

¡ The PCM FIX mode can be selected in STEREO mode only. ¡ Dolby Digital and DTS sources cannot be played while PCM

FIX mode is on.

¡ Noise can occur if DTS sources are played while PCM FIX

mode is engaged. To avoid this, be sure to turn PCM FIX mode off after use.

If the DTS source you are playing is not recognized

The DTS source may not be recognized if you select SURROUND mode. You can solve this by engaging the DTS FIX mode. Press and hold [DIGITAL INPUT] for four seconds in SURROUND mode. “DTS FIX” appears on the display.

Note

¡ This mode can be selected for each source, but is canceled

when the unit is turned off.

¡ The DTS FIX mode can be selected in SURROUND mode only. ¡ Dolby Digital and PCM sources cannot be played while DTS

FIX mode is on.

¡ Noise can occur if Dolby Digital and PCM sources are played

while DTS FIX mode is engaged. To avoid this, be sure to turn DTS FIX mode off after use.

Operations

PROGRAM FORMAT

L C R

LS S LFE RS

SOUND MODE

SFC

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DIGITAL

Enjoying the sounds

Preparation: Set [VOLUME] to the “MIN” position.

1 Press [ /l]. 2 Select the speaker system(s) to be

used.

A, B and BI-WIRE refer to the speaker terminals at the rear of the unit.

BI-WIRE and A, or BI-WIRE and B cannot be used at the same time. “SURROUND” and “SFC” cannot be turned on if [B] is pressed.

SPEAKERS

DIGITAL INPUT

BI-WIRE

INPUT SELECTOR

PHONO TUNER

TAPE/MD

(TAPE)

SPEAKERS

VCR 2 TV

CD DVD

VCR 1

If the button is pressed once more, the indicator will switch off and no sound will be heard from the speakers.

3 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select

desired source.

(Refer to the appropriate operating instructions for details.) Each time the selector is turned the display switches.

Note

Turn on the TV and select the input mode to suit the source (e.g. TV, VIDEO).

(only if you select TV, CD or DVD in the above step)

Press [DIGITAL INPUT] to select the desired input mode.

Each time you press the button, the display switches as follows. DIGITAL ANALOG

The “DIGITAL” indicator lights when “DIGITAL” selected.

5 Press [DSP SOUND MODE] to select

the desired mode.

The SOUND MODE indicator corresponding to the selected mode lights and that mode is displayed.

Note

¡Be sure to select the mode appropriate to the source you

are playing (a pages 20 and 21).

Dolby Digital and DTS sources cannot be played with the SFC modes.

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DSP SOUND MODE

PROGRAM FORMAT

LCR

LS S LFE RS

SOUND MODE

SURROUND

Enjoying the sounds

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

≥10/ENTER

-/--

SLOW/

–+

PAGE

+ –

MUTING

SFC

DELAY

LEVEL

–

TEST

DIMMER

DVD 6CH

VOLUME

TOP MENU

DISC/DECK

DELAY

LEVEL

–, +

1/2

DISPLAY

STEREO

SURROUND

DELAY

123

456

TV VOL

DIMMER VOL

HALL CLUB LIVE

SIM SURR THEATER

7089

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

DISC/DECK 1/2MDSOUND MODE

DVD

TOP MENU

ENTER

DISPLAY RETURN

SUB TITLE

AUDIO ANGLE

GROUP

TV VOL TV/AV

–+

SA-DA10

SFC

SA-DA8

SFC

MIN MAX

TAPE MD CD

DVD

ENTER

SFC TEST

LEVEL

MUTING

+–

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

≥10/–/– –

890

TV/AV

DVD 6CH

+–

(if you selected SFC in step 5)

by remote control only

Press [SFC] to select the desired SFC mode.

The mode changes each time you press the button while the modes are displayed.

7 Start the source. 8 Adjust the volume.

While using the SFC modes

To adjust speaker level

q Press [LEVEL] to select the speaker channel to adjust.

Each time the button is subsequently pressed, the speaker whose level is to be set is selected in the listed sequence.

RS LS SW

Speakers for which “NONE” or “NO” has been set are skipped.

w Press [+] or [–] to adjust the output level.

Channels C, RS, LS, and SW can be adjusted between –10 dB and +10 dB.

To adjust delay time

You can adjust surround channel only. Adjust the delay time of the sound from the surround speakers to produce the proper effect.

q Press [DELAY].

When you press the button, the current delay time is displayed.

w Press [+] or [–] to set the time.

Select a delay time to suit your individual needs. Delay time can be set at 10 milliseconds (ms) intervals between 10 and 100 ms. The factory settings for each mode are 50 ms.

For your reference

Speaker level and delay time can be set for each SFC mode.

When you finish listening

Be sure to reduce the volume and press [ /l] to switch the unit to standby.

For your reference

¡¡

¡If you are using a VCR (connected to VCR 1) and you select

¡¡

TAPE/MD (for the United Kingdom), TAPE (for Australia and New Zealand), CD, TUNER, or PHONO

The picture will remain on the screen.

¡¡

¡About the DSP sound modes

¡¡

The DSP sound modes can be set for each source. Once you have set the mode for a source, the mode is engaged whenever that source is selected. These modes are automatically switched to STEREO if SPEAKERS B is selected or both SPEAKERS A and B or BIWIRE are turned off. When SPEAKERS B is turned off or SPEAKERS A or BI-WIRE is selected, the mode is switched back to the latest mode.

¡¡

¡Only Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM signals (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz)

¡¡

can be reproduced through the digital terminal

The digital input signal of sampling frequencies 96 kHz or 192 kHz and other signal formats such as MPEG cannot be reproduced on this unit.

by remote control only

Operations

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Enjoying the sounds

BI-WIRE BI-AMP

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS A, B

BI-WIRE BI-AMP

BI-WIRE

TAPE MONITOR

SPEAKERS

BI-WIRE

LOW IMP SPEAKERS

To enjoy bi-amp sound

By using the bi-wiring feature of this unit to connect your speakers, you are able to take advantage of two separate amplifiers for the high frequency and low frequency ranges. This enables more highly defined sound reproduction of the two ranges thus producing high quality bi-amp stereo sound.

Ensure “BI-AMP” lights when [BI-WIRE] is selected.

BI-AMP will turn off and the indicator will go out in the following cases

¡ If any of the DSP sound modes are turned on. ¡ If DVD 6CH INPUT is selected.

Note

¡ Before pressing [BI-WIRE], connect speakers designed for bi-

wiring using bi-wiring connection.

¡ Do not select [BI-WIRE] if you have connected two sets of

speakers to the A and B speaker terminals.

For front speakers with an impedance under 6 Ω

Press and hold [A] or [B] until “LOW IMP” lights up on the display.

If even one of the speakers being used has an impedance under 6 Ω, press and hold down either [A] or [B] for 4 seconds or more to set the impedance on the main unit to LOW.

TAPE MONITOR

(Press and hold down once again for 4 seconds or more to turn it off.)

Note that when “LOW IMP” is on, SPEAKERS A and B cannot both be used at the same time.

To change speakers:

e.g. To use SPEAKERS B, press [A] (“Å” goes out), and then

press [B] to activate SPEAKERS B.

To use TAPE MONITOR

{For use when you have connected a graphic equalizer to the TAPE/MD (for the United Kingdom) or TAPE (for Australia and New Zealand) terminals.}

Press [TAPE MONITOR].

The “TAPE MONITOR” indicator lights and the tape monitor comes on.

Sources other than TAPE/MD (for the United Kingdom) or TAPE (for Australia and New Zealand) can still be selected with [INPUT SELECTOR] while the “TAPE MONITOR” indicator is on.

Press [TAPE MONITOR] again to turn the tape monitor off.

(\ See “Making a recording” on page 48 for details on how to use the tape monitor during recording.)

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Note

¡ The tape monitor cannot be used when TV, DVD, or CD digital

input is being used.

¡ If you are using the tape monitor and you select a digital input

source, the tape monitor switches off.

¡ Depending on the settings on the graphic equalizer, there may

be some distortion.

BASS TREBLE BALANCE

VCR 2 VCR 3

Enjoying the sounds

To adjust the tone quality

Turn [BASS] to adjust the bass. Turn [TREBLE] to adjust the treble.

To adjust the sound balance

Turn [BALANCE] to adjust the left/right sound balance.

When using the VCR 3 terminals

MIN MAX MIN MAX

BALANCE

VCR 2 VCR 3

This button only works when “VCR 2” is selected as the input

TREBLEBASS

source. When you have connected a VCR to the VCR 2 terminals on the rear of the unit, select “ VCR 2”. When you have connected equipment to the VCR 3 terminals on the front of the unit, select “ VCR 3”.

Select “ VCR 2” or “ VCR 3. ”

FRT-VCR 3=FRONT VCR 3

Operations

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Switching DVD analogue input

DVD 6CH INPUT

INPUT SELECTOR

Use analogue input to enjoy the high-quality, 96 kHz or 192 kHz linear PCM and multiple channel linear PCM audio found on some DVD-Video and DVD-Audio. Select the analogue input mode to suit the source. DVD: For two-channel audio. Use the bi-amp to enhance your

audio experience (a page 24).

DVD 6CH: For multiple channel audio.

1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select

“DVD”.

2 Press [DVD 6CH INPUT].

The mode changes each time you press the button. DVD 6CH DVD

If you press this button while another source (CD, PHONO, etc.) is selected, the receiver switches the source to DVD and engages the DVD 6CH INPUT mode.

3 Start the desired source.

Follow your equipment’s operating instructions.

Note

¡ If you select SPEAKERS B or turn the speakers off, DVD 6CH

switches to DVD and the STEREO DSP sound mode turns on. The mode is restored when you turn SPEAKERS B off or turn SPEAKERS A or BI-WIRE on.

¡ You cannot select any of the DSP sound modes while in the

DVD 6CH INPUT mode.

¡ BI-AMP and DVD 6CH INPUT cannot be used at the same

time. If you are using BI-AMP and you select DVD 6CH INPUT, BIAMP will turn off and the “BI-AMP” indicator will go out.

¡ Any speaker settings you have made (a pages 17 and 18) are

ineffective in the DVD 6CH INPUT mode. If you need to change speaker settings , make the settings on the other unit.

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VGCA

ON VIA TONE

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.

To turn VGCA off

¡¡

¡When the display is off

¡¡

1Press [VGCA]. 2Press [VGCA] again to turn VGCA off.

¡¡

¡When 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

¡ Tone quality (bass and treble) cannot be adjusted in this mode. ¡ In STEREO mode, no sound comes from the subwoofer when

VGCA is turned on.

¡ This mode can only be used with analogue input. VGCA is

turned off if you select digital input.

¡ DSP sound modes cannot be selected while VGCA is on.

These modes are also canceled when VGCA is turned on and STEREO mode is engaged.

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.

1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select a source other

than TUNER.

2 Press [VGCA] to turn VGCA on.

22 33

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.

Operations

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The radio

VGCAFM MODE, EON

INPUT SELECTOR

132

Sequential tuning

Use the tuning buttons to tune-in radio stations.

1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select

“TUNER”.

2 Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. 3 Press [TUNING , , , PTY

SELECTOR] (for the United Kingdom) or [TUNING , , ] (for Australia and New Zealand) to tune to the desired frequency.

“TUNED” lights up when tuned. “STEREO” lights up when an FM stereo broadcast is received.

To make an automatic search for stations

Hold down [TUNING, , , PTY SELECTOR] (for the United Kingdom) or [TUNING, , ] (for Australia and New Zealand) until the frequency begins to scroll. Tuning

stops when a station is found. (Tuning may stop if there is interference.)

BAND

TUNING

PTY SELECTOR

Selected band

TUNED STEREO

SPEAKERS

MHz

If noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode

Press [FM MODE, EON] (for the United Kingdom) or [FM MODE] (for Australia and New Zealand). (“STEREO” will go out, and “MONO” will light up).

The broadcast will be monaural, but noise will be reduced. If the button is pressed once more, the stereo mode resumes.

If there is hissing or thumping while the radio is playing

Turn VGCA on. This turns DSP off and can improve sound. (\ Page 27 for details about VGCA.)

For your reference

The tuner can pick up interference from DVD players. If this occurs turn the DVD player off.

To change the AM frequency step

Press and hold [BAND] for about 3 seconds when AM band is selected. (The frequency step changes from 9 kHz to 10 kHz.) To return to the previous step, press and hold [BAND] for about 3 seconds again.

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SA-DA10 SA-DA8

The radio

Direct tuning

TV VCR

TUNER/BAND

TAPE CD

3 2

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

TUNER/BAND

7089

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC/DECK 1/2MDSOUND MODE

≥10/ENTER

DISC ENTER

DVD

SLOW/

TOP MENU

ENTER

DISPLAY RETURN

SUB TITLE

AUDIO ANGLE

–+

PAGE

GROUP

–+

TV VOL TV/AV

-/--

DVD

VOLUME

+ –

MUTING

SFC

DELAY

LEVEL

+ –

TEST

DIMMER

DVD 6CH

SPEAKERS

TUNER/ BAND

TV VCR

TAPE MD CD

TOP MENU

DISC/DECK

ENTER

1/2

DISPLAY

SURROUND

STEREO

DELAY

DIMMER VOL

SFC TEST

LEVEL

123

456

890

TV VOL

TV/AV

MUTING

TUNER/

BAND

DVD

+–

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

≥10/–/– –

DVD 6CH

+–

2 3

MHz

by remote control only

Specify the frequency using the numbered buttons on the remote control to directly tune to the station.

1 Press [TUNER/BAND].

This will set the remote control to operate the tuner. The selector on the receiver will change to “TUNER”. Each time you press the button, the band will change as follows, FM AM.

2 Press [DIRECT TUNING/DISC ENTER].

While cursor display is flashing (approx. 10 seconds)

Press the numbered buttons to enter the frequency.

If the desired FM frequency is 107.90 MHz, press

z→/→m→.

If the frequency has been input correctly, the displayed frequency will blink once.

Note

1.If no button is pressed while the cursor display is flashing, the display will return to the frequency which is currently being received. To re-specify the frequency, repeat the procedure from step 2.

2. If the frequency has not been input correctly, “ERROR” will be displayed. In this case, re-enter the frequency.

→

Selected band

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER

SPEAKERS

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

7089

Radio functions

MHz

TUNED STEREO

SPEAKERS

MHz

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2,4

The radio

Preset tuning

Presetting radio stations into the memory channels of this unit makes selecting stations simple.

A total of 30 FM and AM stations can be preset.

Please remember this

If a new station is preset into a channel, the setting for the station which was previously entered in that channel will be automatically erased.

Automatic memory presetting

Automatic memory presetting allows this unit to search for stations and then preset them into memory.

MEMORY

PTY SEARCH

MEMORY

PTY SEARCH

1 Tune to the lowest frequency in FM.

(a Pages 28 and 29.)

2 Press and hold [MEMORY, PTY

SEARCH] (for the United Kingdom) or [MEMORY] (for Australia and New Zealand).

Automatic memory presetting will start. All the FM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 1 to 30.

3 Tune to the lowest frequency in AM.

(a Pages 28 and 29.)

4 Press and hold [MEMORY, PTY

SEARCH] (for the United Kingdom) or [MEMORY] (for Australia and New Zealand).

Automatic memory presetting will start. All the AM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 21 to 30. (Any FM stations in these channels will be replaced.)

During automatic memory presetting, the memory indicator will flash while the frequency scrolls.

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When a station is preset

The memory indicator and the preset channel number will be displayed for approximately 1 second.(Å)

When presetting is completed

The last station to be preset will be displayed.

Note

Frequencies may not be preset correctly in cases where the broadcast waves are too strong or too weak. In such cases, carry out presetting manually (a page 31).

FM MODE, EON

3 2,4

2 1

The radio

Manual memory presetting

The desired stations can be preset into the desired channels by the user.

Set to the desired frequency.

(a Pages 28 and 29.) If interference or static is keeping you from enjoying an FM broadcast, press [FM MODE, EON] (for the United Kingdom) or [FM MODE] (for Australia and New Zealand) and change to monaural. You can preset the station in monaural just as in stereo.

Press [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH] (for the United Kingdom) or [MEMORY] (for Australia and New Zealand).

To cancel the memory function, press [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH] (for the United Kingdom) or [MEMORY] (for Australia and New Zealand) again.

MEMORY

PTY SEARCH

TUNING

PTY SELECTOR

MEMORY

PTY SEARCH

PRESET

DISPLAY MODE

SPEAKERS

TUNED STEREO

SPEAKERS

MHz

Press [TUNING , , , PTY SELECTOR] (for the United Kingdom) or [TUNING , ,

] (for Australia and New Zealand) to

select the desired channel.

Holding the buttons down lets you scroll through channels faster.

Press [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH] (for the United Kingdom) or [MEMORY] (for

Australia and New Zealand).

The channel will blink on the display.

To continue presetting

Repeat steps 1 through 4.

To listen to preset channels

Press [PRESET, DISPLAY MODE] (for the United Kingdom) or [PRESET] (for Australia and New Zealand).

Press [TUNING , , , PTY SELECTOR] (for the United Kingdom) or [TUNING , ,

Radio functions

] (for Australia and New Zealand).

Holding down the buttons lets you scroll through channels faster. The channel number flashes for approximately 5 seconds. Select the desired channel number during that time. After 5 seconds, the display will change from the channel number to the frequency.

Note

If you press [PRESET, DISPLAY MODE] (for the United Kingdom) or [PRESET] (for Australia and New Zealand) while the channel number is displayed, the display will change to the frequency.

TUNING

PTY SELECTOR

To confirm the channel number of the station being received

Press [PRESET, DISPLAY MODE] (for the United Kingdom) or [PRESET] (for Australia and New Zealand). (The channel number flashes for approximately 5 second.)

Note

The channel number is not displayed if you change the frequency or FM mode setting.

For your reference

MHz

Even if the AC mains lead is disconnected from the household AC outlet, the memory will retain its contents for approximately one month.

If frequency presettings are accidentally erased

Program the presettings once again. The

AC mains lead

for the memory back-up to be effective.

should remain connected for one hour or more

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RDS

RDS broadcasts

RDS (Radio data system) is a multiplex broadcasting system.

Along with the audio signals of FM broadcasts, text information and other signals are transmitted to help you enjoy radio more and make tuning into programs easier. This unit can use the following types of signals.

¡PS (Program service):

The name of the station can be displayed.

¡PTY (Program type):

The type of program can be displayed. This signal can also be used to search for a type of program (a page 33). See page 35 for more information about the PTY displays.

¡EON (Enhanced other networks):

This signal is used between networked stations to make it easier for listeners to tune into a type of program (a page 34).

¡RT (Radio text):

This is text transmitted by the station. This unit can show a maximum of 64 characters by scrolling it across the screen. The text could be information about the song playing, traffic and weather reports, phone-in numbers, or police information.

Some areas currently do not have PTY, EON, and RT.

Only for the United Kingdom

PRESET

DISPLAY MODE

TUNED STEREO

SPEAKERS

TUNED STEREO

SPEAKERS

TUNED STEREO

SPEAKERS

TUNED STEREO

RDS

To display RDS information

MHz

The display normally shows the radio frequency. When the “RDS” indicator lights, the station is broadcasting RDS signals.

1 Press [RDS]. 2 Press [PRESET, DISPLAY MODE].

Each time you press the button, the display changes .

q Frequency display

qq ww

w PS display

(See below if PS is not displayed)

e PTY display

(“NO PTY” is displayed if PTY signals are not being received, then the frequency is shown again.)

r RT display

(There is no change if RT signals are not being received.)

If RDS signals are not being received, the “RDS” indicator

MHz

PSRDS

PTYRDS

does not light and there is no change when the button is pressed.

For your reference

Occasionally PS isn’t displayed even if PS signals are being received. You may be able to see PS if you change the reception mode. Press and hold [PRESET, DISPLAY MODE].

The mode switches between “MODE 1” and “MODE 2” every time the button is pressed and held. If PS isn’t displayed, PS signals are not being received. Restore “MODE 1” in this case.

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SPEAKERS

TUNED STEREO

SPEAKERS

RTRDS

RDS broadcasts

Only for the United Kingdom

RDS

TUNED STEREO

SPEAKERS

321

PTY search and EON tuning

Before trying to use these functions, it is necessary to preset radio stations into the receiver’s memory (a pages 30 and 31). Neither of these functions will work if stations have not been preset.

PTY search

Carry out this operation while listening to an FM broadcast.

PTY search finds a particular type of program for you.

1 Press [RDS]. 2 Press [TUNING, , , PTY

SELECTOR] to select the desired program type.

Each time you press the button, the PTY display will change

RDS

MHz

in sequence. (For PTY displays: a page 35.)

While the PTY display is flashing (approx. 10 seconds)

Press [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH].

“PTY” flashes while the search is carried out.

TUNING

PTY SELECTOR

MEMORY

PTY SEARCH

TUNED STEREO

SPEAKERS

TUNED STEREO

SPEAKERS

When the selected type of program is located

The receiver automatically switches over to the station broadcasting the program. The PTY indicator continues to flash for about two seconds after the program is found. During this time the display changes, first showing the preset channel number, then the frequency of the station, and finally the previously selected display mode is resumed.

PTYRDS

Restarting a search

It is possible to restart the search during the two seconds that the PTY indicator is flashing after the program is found, simply by pressing [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH] again. It is also possible to search for the same kind of program on another station by pressing [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH] at any time if the display is in PTY mode. If [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH] is pressed in any other mode, the message “SELECT PTY FIRST” scrolls across the display.

If the desired type of program is not found

“NO PTY” will be displayed for a moment, then the current frequency and the receiver will return to the original display.

Radio functions

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RDS

RDS broadcasts

Only for the United Kingdom

EON tuning

123

EON tuning is useful if the type of program you want to listen is not currently being broadcast. It allows you to set the unit to automatically change to a particular type of program when one begins.

EON tuning only works if RDS data and EON signals are being received. EON tuning finds programs on stations that share EON signals.

1 Press [RDS]. 2 Press [TUNING, , , PTY

SELECTOR] to select the desired program type.

Each time you press the selector, the PTY display will change in sequence. (For PTY displays: a page 35.)

TUNING

PTY SELECTOR

FM MODE

EON

TUNED STEREO

SPEAKERS

TUNED STEREO

SPEAKERS

RDS

While the PTY display is flashing (approx. 10 seconds)

MHz

PTYRDS

Press [FM MODE, EON].

“EON” will light up.

The current station remains tuned in until the selected type of program begins. When the receiver finds the type of program you selected, “EON” appears on the display and the message “OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE” scrolls from right to left across the display. The receiver automatically changes over at this time. If the type of program you selected is currently broadcasting, the receiver will immediately change to that station.

Note

EON tuning turns OFF if you operate the tuner (a pages 28–31), change the input source, or turn the unit OFF.

When “NO EON” is displayed

The broadcast you are presently receiving does not provide EON service.

To check the program type while on reception standby

Press [TUNING, , , PTY SELECTOR]. The program type last selected will be displayed for approximately 2 seconds. (“EON” will flash.)

Note

If you press [TUNING, , , PTY SELECTOR] again while the program type is being displayed, you will turn EON tuning OFF.

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TUNED STEREO

SPEAKERS

To cancel EON tuning

Press [FM MODE, EON].

PTYRDS

EON

“EON” will go out.

RDS broadcasts

Only for the United Kingdom

About the PTY display

There are a total of 31 PTY displays on this unit. The display changes each time [TUNING, , , PTY SELECTOR] is pressed. The table below shows the order in which the display changes, and also gives an explanation of each display.

Display Explanation

NEWS News AFFAIRS Current affairs INFO Information SPORT Sport EDUCATE Education DRAMA Drama CULTURE Culture SCIENCE Science VARIED Varied POP M Pop music ROCK M Rock music M. O. R. M Middle-of-the-road Music LIGHT M Light classical CLASSICS Serious classical OTHER M Other music WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Finance CHILDREN Children SOCIAL A Social affairs RELIGION Religion PHONE IN Phone in TRAVEL Travel LEISURE Leisure JAZZ Jazz music COUNTRY Country music NATIONAL National music OLDIES Oldies FOLK M Folk music DOCUMENT Documentary TEST Test broadcast ALARM Emergency announcement

Radio functions

Note

This unit does not have EBS-Emergency Broadcast System which tunes automatically into emergency broadcasts when they begin.

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Other functions

PHONES

MIN MAX

SPEAKERS A, B INPUT SELECTORVOLUME

VOLUME

SPEAKERS

PHONES

Headphones (not included)

To listen through headphones

q Reduce the volume.

qq ww

w Connect the headphones.

Plug type: 6.3 mm stereo

e Adjust the volume.

Select STEREO or turn both SPEAKERS A and B, or BI-WIRE off when using headphones. Turning the speakers off automatically engages STEREO mode and ensures no sound is heard from the subwoofer. If SURROUND is used, the sound heard through the headphones will seem unusual.

Note

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.

Dynamic range compression

“Dynamic range compression” (DR COMP) is a function for compressing the dynamic range (reproduction level range) of audio signals. It is used for viewing movie software late at night or at other times when high volume levels are not desirable.

This function only works with DR COMP compatible Dolby Digital format software.

OFF: The dynamic range is not compressed. STANDARD: The dynamic range is compressed according to a

MAX: The dynamic range is compressed to the maximum

The factory setting is “OFF”.

level set by the producer of the software.

permitted level.

q Press [A] and [B] at the same time.

SPEAKERS

INPUT SELECTOR

“SETTING” appears on the display.

w Press [A] to select “DR COMP”.

Each time you press the button, the display switches as follows.

SIZE DISTANCE FILTER DR COMP

e Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the

setting.

Each time you turn the selector, the display switches as follows.

SPEAKERS

OFF STANDARD MAX

r Press [A] and [B] at the same time.

“COMPLETE” appears on the display.

For your reference

When DR COMP is on, scenes that already have a low sound level will be heard as they are. When scenes that are loud occur, the function acts to reduce the peak level. The sound field will remain intact even if DR COMP is functioning.

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MUTINGMUTING

DIMMERDIMMER

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

TAPE CD

TUNER/BAND

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

DISC/DECK 1/2MDSOUND MODE

DVD

TOP MENU

DISPLAY RETURN

SUB TITLE

GROUP

–+

TV VOL TV/AV

≥10/ENTER

0 -/--

SLOW/

ENTER

AUDIO ANGLE

–+

PAGE

VOLUME

–

MUTING

SFC

DELAY

LEVEL

+ –

TEST

DIMMER

DVD 6CH

MUTING

DIMMER

TOP MENU

DISC/DECK 1/2

DISPLAY

STEREO

DELAY

123

456

TV VOL

DIMMER VOL

TUNER/

TV VCR

BAND

TAPE MD CD

DVD

ENTER

SURROUND

SFC TEST

LEVEL

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

≥10/–/– –

890

TV/AV

DVD 6CH

MUTING

Other functions

To mute the sound level

by remote control only

Press [MUTING].

The message “MUTING ON NOW” runs repeatedly from right to left across the display as long as the muting function is on.

Press once again to return to the previous volume level.

Note

Muting is canceled when the receiver is turned off.

+–

When using the unit in a darkened

room

by remote control only

+–

Dimming the display and turning off the white lights (SA-DA10 only) can improve video viewing in dark or dimly lit rooms.

Press [DIMMER].

Repeat to turn on again.

Note

The display and white lights return to normal when the unit is turned on.

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

Others

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The remote control

TV VCR

TAPE MD CD

TUNER/

BAND

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

DVD

ENTER

STEREO

DELAY

SURROUND

SFC TEST

MUTING

DIMMER VOL

TV VOL

TV/AV

123

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

456

≥10/–/– –

890

+–

LEVEL

DISC/DECK 1/2

DVD 6CH

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

TV VCR

TAPE CD

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

0 -/--

DISC/DECK 1/2MDSOUND MODE

TUNER/BAND

VOLUME

≥10/ENTER

MUTING

DVD

SFC

+ –

TUNER/BAND

TV VCR

TAPE CD

DVD 6CH

VOLUME

+ –

SOUND MODE

SFC

TEST

LEVEL

DVD

TUNER/BAND

+ –

TUNER/

BAND

VCR TAPE

MD CD DVD

DVD 6CH

+–

VOL

STEREO

SURROUND

SFC

TEST

LEVEL

TUNER/

BAND

SFC

+–

DVD

TOP MENU

DISPLAY RETURN

SUB TITLE

GROUP

–+

SLOW/

ENTER

AUDIO ANGLE

–+

PAGE

TV VOL TV/AV

DELAY

LEVEL

+ –

TEST

DIMMER

DVD 6CH

DELAY

MUTING

DIMMER

TUNER/BAND

0 -/--

+ –

≥10/ENTER

DELAY

MUTING

DIMMER

TUNER/

BAND

123

456≥10/-/- -

+–

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DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

7089

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

123

456

To operate the receiver

To switch between on and standby

To select an input source (except PHONO and VCR 2/ FRT-VCR 3) and switch the remote control to each operation mode

Note

¡ TAPE MONITOR cannot be controlled with the [TAPE] button. ¡ The remote control for Australia and New Zealand does not have

an [MD] button.

To select DVD 6CH INPUT mode

To adjust the volume

To select the DSP sound modes

To turn SFC on and select the mode

To output a test signal

To select the speaker channel and adjust its output level

When an SFC mode is on

To change the surround channel delay time

(a Page 26)

(a Page 22)

(a Page 23)

(a Page 19)

¡When the SURROUND or SFC modes are on

(a Pages 19 and 23) You can adjust the level of the center and surround speakers and the subwoofer.

¡When the STEREO mode is on

You can adjust the level of the subwoofer.

(a Page 23)

To mute the sound level

To dim the display

To select “FM” or AM”

To select the desired channel sequentially

(Preset tuning)

To select the desired channel directly

(Preset tuning)

To select radio stations by frequency

(Direct tuning)

(a Page 37)

(a Page 29)

(Example: Channel 1) (Example: Channel 10)

≥10/ENTER

within 10 seconds

(a Page 29)

1-/--

Remote control

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The remote control

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

TV VCR

TAPE CD

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

0 -/--

DISC/DECK 1/2MDSOUND MODE

DVD

TOP MENU

ENTER

DISPLAY RETURN

SUB TITLE

AUDIO ANGLE

GROUP

–+

TV VOL TV/AV

TUNER/BAND

≥10/ENTER

SLOW/

PAGE

DVD

VOLUME

MUTING

SFC

DELAY

LEVEL

TEST

DIMMER

DVD 6CH

DISC/DECK 1/2

+ –

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

≥10/ENTER

0 -/--

+ –

7089

TV VCR

TAPE MD CD

TOP MENU

DISC/DECK 1/2

ENTER

DISPLAY

SURROUND

STEREO

DELAY

SFC TEST

LEVEL

123

456

890

TV VOL

DIMMER VOL

TV/AV

MUTING

TUNER/

BAND

DVD

+–

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

≥10/–/– –

DVD 6CH

+–

TOP MENU

DISC/DECK

1/2

TOP MENU

DISC/DECK 1/2

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

123

456

123

456≥10/-/- -

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TAPE

DISC/DECK 1/2

TAPE

TOP MENU

DISC/DECK 1/2

To operate a CD player or MD deck

To turn the CD player ON/OFF

To turn the MD deck ON/OFF

Only for the United Kingdom

To start play

[5 CD changer only]

To start play from the desired disc

[MEGA CD changer only]

To start play from the desired disc

“MEGA CD changer” means any Technics CD changer that takes more than 50 discs.

(When selecting discs, [≥10/ENTER, -/--] (SA-DA10) or [≥10/-/--] (SA-DA8) does not respond to touch.)

For your reference

If you press this button instead of [ ] shown in the above procedure, the CD changer will stop and display the disc number. To start the disc, press [ ].

To start play from the desired track

Note

The remote control for Australia and New Zealand does not have an [MD] button.

(Example: Track 1) (Example: Track 10)

≥10/ENTER

1-/--

To skip a track

To stop play

To operate a cassette deck

To turn the cassette deck ON/OFF

Only when using a double cassette deck

To select the tape deck (DECK 1/DECK 2)

To start play

While the tape is stopped

To fast-forward or rewind the tape

To stop play

within 10 seconds

Remote control

With TPS-equipped cassette decks, you can move to the beginning or end of a track by pressing these buttons while the tape is playing.

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The remote control

TV VCR

TAPE MD CD

TUNER/

BAND

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

DVD

ENTER

STEREO

DELAY

SURROUND

SFC TEST

MUTING

DIMMER VOL

TV VOL

TV/AV

123

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

456

≥10/–/– –

890

+–

LEVEL

DISC/DECK 1/2

DVD 6CH

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

TV VCR

TAPE CD

7089

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

DISC/DECK 1/2MDSOUND MODE

TUNER/BAND

VOLUME

≥10/ENTER

MUTING

-/--

DVD

SFC

TV/AV

123

≥10/ENTER

0 -/--

TV VOL

+–

456≥10/-/- -

TV VOL

–

DVD

TOP MENU

DISPLAY RETURN

SUB TITLE

GROUP

–+

SLOW/

ENTER

AUDIO ANGLE

–+

PAGE

TV VOL TV/AV

DELAY

LEVEL

+ –

TEST

DIMMER

DVD 6CH

VCR

≥10/ENTER

0 -/--

VCR

123

456≥10/-/- -

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To watch TV broadcasts

To turn the TV ON/OFF

To select the TV/AV mode

To select the desired channel sequentially

(Example: Channel 1)

To select the desired channel directly

To adjust the volume

To watch video tapes

To turn the VCR player ON/OFF

To select the desired channel sequentially

To select the desired channel directly

(Example: Channel 10)

≥10/ENTER

1-/--

within 10 seconds

(Example: Channel 1)

(Example: Channel 10)

≥10/ENTER

1-/--

within 10 seconds

Remote control

To start play

In the stop mode

To fast-forward or rewind the video tape

To stop play

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The remote control

TV VCR

TAPE MD CD

TUNER/

BAND

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

DVD

ENTER

STEREO

DELAY

SURROUND

SFC TEST

MUTING

DIMMER VOL

TV VOL

TV/AV

123

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

456

≥10/–/– –

890

+–

LEVEL

DISC/DECK 1/2

DVD 6CH

SA-DA10 SA-DA8

TV VCR

TAPE CD

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

0 -/--

DISC/DECK 1/2MDSOUND MODE

TUNER/BAND

VOLUME

≥10/ENTER

MUTING

DVD

SFC

DVD

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

7089

+ –

ENTER

DVD

TOP MENU

DISC/DECK 1/2

DISPLAY

ENTER

123

456

DVD

TOP MENU

DISPLAY RETURN

SUB TITLE

GROUP

–+

SLOW/

ENTER

AUDIO ANGLE

–+

PAGE

TV VOL TV/AV

DELAY

LEVEL

+ –

TEST

DIMMER

DVD 6CH

RETURN

SUB TITLE

AUDIO

ANGLE

SLOW/

7089

123

456

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PAGE

+–

GROUP

To operate a DVD player

To turn the DVD player ON/OFF

To start play

To skip to the beginning of a track or chapter

To display the top menu

To display the menu

To display the GUI menu icons

To select items

To enter the selected items

To clear the GUI display

To display the subtitle icon

To display the soundtrack icon

To display the angle icon

To pause play

GUI–graphic user interface. See your player’s manual for details.

Press to select items after you press [TOP MENU], [MENU], [DISPLAY], [SUB TITLE], [AUDIO] or [ANGLE].

To search through the disc

While paused

To start siow-motion play

While paused

To view frame-by-frame

To start play from a selected track or chapter

[DVD Audio only]

To select still pictures – Page skip

[DVD Audio only]

To select a group

To stop play

Remote control

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The remote control

SA-DA10 only

TV VCR

TAPE CD

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC ENTER

0 -/--

DISC/DECK 1/2MDSOUND MODE

DVD

TOP MENU

ENTER

DISPLAY RETURN

SUB TITLE

AUDIO ANGLE

–+

GROUP

–+

TV VOL TV/AV

TUNER/BAND

≥10/ENTER

SLOW/

PAGE

DVD

VOLUME

MUTING

SFC

DELAY

LEVEL

TEST

DIMMER

DVD 6CH

To change the remote control code

VCR DVD

7089

+ –

7089

+ –

Hold down the button corresponding to the component you wish to operate.

Continue to hold the button down and...

Aim the remote control at the component you wish to operate and carefully and slowly press the numbered buttons to enter the appropriate twodigit code number.

(Refer to the tables on the facing page for the code numbers.)

When the two-digit code number is entered, the remote control will automatically output the on/off signal.

If you changed the code correctly, the component switches on or off.

Change the remote control code in either of the following circumstances: ¡If the Panasonic TV, VCR or DVD player does not operate as a

result of a difference in the remote control code.

¡If you wish to operate some other make of TV, VCR or DVD

player. (a Refer to pages 42–45 for the buttons which can be used.)

Note

¡Even after changing the code there may be cases where certain

operations cannot be done or operation is not possible at all.

¡Changes to the codes are canceled when the remote control’s

batteries are replaced. Reenter the code.

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PANASONIC AKAI ALBA BAUR BLAUPUNKT BRANDT BUSH

DAEWOO DUAL FERGUSON FINLUX

FISHER FUNAI GOLDSTAR GOODMANS GRUNDIG HITACHI ICE

PANASONIC AKAI ALBA BAIRD BLAUPUNKT BUSH DAEWOO FERGUSON FISHER GOLDSTAR/LG GOODMANS GRUNDIG HCM HITACHI ITT ITT/NOKIA

01, 29, 30, 31 07, 11, 28, 36, 37 05, 11, 12 32 28, 36 26, 41 02, 05, 10, 11, 12, 32, 38 11, 12, 32 32 11, 12 11, 12, 22, 23, 24, 25, 40 37 02, 38 11, 12 11, 12, 25, 32 28, 36 01, 09, 26, 41 21, 39

01, 29, 30 06, 08, 16, 17, 19, 37 02, 06, 23 08, 10, 37 01, 26, 29, 30, 33 02, 09, 23 15 31 05, 07, 10, 11, 12 03, 04, 36, 37 02, 03, 18, 23, 27, 33 02, 23, 26, 28, 32, 33 02, 23 13, 14 08, 10, 11, 37 18, 27, 37

INNO HIT ITT/NOKIA JVC KENDO LOEWE LOEWE OPTA LUXOR MATSUI

MITSUBISHI NOKIA NORDMENDE OCEANIC ORION

PHILIPS PHONOLA RADIOLA ROADSTAR SABA

JVC KENDO LOEWE LUXOR MATSUI METZ MITSUBISHI NEC NOKIA

NORDMENDE OKANO ORION PHILIPS PHONOLA RFT

TV codes

34 05, 07, 37 18 40 14, 33 32 37 02, 05, 06, 07, 10, 11, 12, 25, 37, 38 14, 19, 28, 36 05, 07, 37 26, 41 27, 35 02, 03, 05, 10, 11, 12, 38 11, 12, 13, 15 11, 12 11, 12 39 26, 41

VCR codes

20, 21 08, 09, 37 03, 32 08, 10, 11, 17, 19, 37 03, 05, 09 01 17, 19, 21, 32 04, 21, 36, 37 08, 10, 11, 18, 22, 27, 37 20, 21 06 05, 09 22, 32, 33, 34, 35 32 33

SALORA SAMSUNG

SANYO SCHNEIDER SEG SELECO SHARP SIEMENS SINUDYNE

SONY THOMSON THORN

TOSHIBA UNIVERSUM WHITE WESTIN HOUSE

ROADSTAR SABA SALORA SAMSUNG SANYO SCHAUB LORENZ SCHNEIDER SEG SHARP SIEMENS SONY THOMSON THORN TOSHIBA UNIVERSUM

07, 37 11, 12, 15, 21, 25, 34, 39 07, 17, 25, 37 11, 12 39, 40 11, 24 17, 20 11, 12, 17, 28, 36 02, 05, 11, 12, 22, 24, 38, 40 16 05, 26, 41 06, 08, 11, 12, 14, 16, 25, 32 03, 04, 06, 08 39 11, 12, 22, 40

02, 03, 18, 23, 27 21 08, 11, 17, 19, 37 15, 16, 18, 27 07, 10, 11 10 02, 03, 18, 23, 27, 32 02, 18, 23, 27 22 03, 10, 11, 32 24, 25, 26 21 10 15, 17, 19, 32 03, 08, 32, 37

PANASONIC DENON FERGUSON HITACHI JVC KENWOOD MITSUBISHI NORDMENDE

01 01, 17 02 11 09 15 06 02

PHILIPS PIONEER RAITE RCA SABA SAMPO SAMSUNG SHARP

DVD player codes

04, 16 03 13 02 02 14 10 08

SONY TECHNICS THOMSON TOSHIBA YAMAHA ZENITH

05 01 02 04 01 07, 12

Remote control

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Making a recording

INPUT SELECTOR

VCR 2 VCR 3

1 2

TAPE MONITOR VCR 3

Note

¡You cannot record a source connected through a digital

terminal.

¡When recording CD, DVD, or TV, ensure the source is connected

through the corresponding analogue terminals (a pages 10–12) and “ANALOG” input is selected (a page 22).

¡When

You can record to a tape deck connected to TAPE REC (OUT) or to a VCR connected to VCR 1 OUT. See the recording unit’s operating instructions for details on how to prepare it for recording. When recording with a tape deck, you can record any source except TAPE. When recording with a VCR, you can record any source except TAPE or VCR 1.

Recording from the tape deck to the VCR is not possible.

you select DVD 6CH INPUT mode, only sound from the

front left and right channels is recorded.

Recording on a tape deck or VCR

Note

1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the

source to be recorded.

2 If you selected VCR 2 in step 1, set

[ VCR 2, VCR 3] to the required position.

TAPE MONITOR

3 Begin recording.

Follow your recording unit’s operating instructions.

4 Begin the source to be recorded.

Follow your equipment’s operating instructions.

T o monitor sound being recorded onto a tape deck

It is possible to check the sound being recorded if your tape deck is a 3 head system.

Press [TAPE MONITOR] on this unit and set the monitor button on the tape deck to “TAPE”.

Press [TAPE MONITOR] once again to turn it off.

For your reference

Use the VCR 3 terminals on the front of the unit when dubbing from a video camera.

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Timer function

TIMER

-MODE –TIME

31,2

There are two timer functions: the sleep timer and the wake timer.

¡Sleep timer:

The unit turns off after a set time. It can be set for 30, 60, or 90 minutes.

¡Wake timer:

The unit can be set to turn on a certain number of hours after it is turned off. It can be set for 5, 7, or 9 hours.

Setting the timers

1 Press [TIMER, -MODE, –TIME] to

WAKE

SLEEP

select the desired timer mode.

Each time you press the button, the timer mode changes. [Within 5 seconds]

Press [TIMER, -MODE, –TIME] and release when the time you require is displayed.

The display changes as follows:

¡ In sleep timer mode

30 60 90 (minutes)

¡ In wake timer mode

5H 7H 9H (hours)

WAKE

TIMER

-MODE –TIME

WAKE

TUNED STEREO WAKE

SPEAKERS

MHz

The display is restored 5 seconds after the setting is completed.

Wake timer mode only

Press [ /l] to turn off the unit.

The “WAKE” indicator lights up.

Checking the remaining time on the sleep timer and the time set for the wake timer

Press [TIMER, -MODE, –TIME] once.

Note

Do not press [TIMER, -MODE, –TIME] again before the remaining time indication goes out. The setting may change if you do this.

Changing a setting

Repeat steps 1 and 2.

To cancel the timer

Press [TIMER, -MODE, –TIME] until “OFF” is displayed. “SLEEP” or “WAKE” will go out.

Note

¡The timers cannot be used together. ¡The sleep timer turns off the receiver, and the wake timer turns

on the receiver, but they do not turn off/on any externally connected components.

Reference

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.

Problem Probable cause(s)

While listening to FM broadcasts

Hiss is heard during stereo broadcasts, but not during monaural ones.

Excessive noise in both stereo and monaural broadcasts.

“STEREO” and “TUNED” indicators flicker.

Stereo broadcasts highly distorted.

Modulation for the two types is different so some noise may be heard during stereo broadcasts.

Antenna location and direction poor. Station is distant.

Antenna location and direction poor. Station is distant. Building or mountain nearby.

If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions.

Suggested remedy

¡Reduce the treble. ¡Change the location and direction of the

antenna.

¡Use an outdoor antenna. ¡Use an antenna with more elements.

¡Select “VGCA ON”. ¡Change the location and direction of the

antenna.

¡Use an outdoor antenna. ¡Use an antenna with more elements.

Page(s)

12, 13

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12, 13

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While listening to AM broadcasts

Unusual “beat”sound is heard.

Low-pitched “hum” is heard when a station is tuned.

A continuous or intermittent hiss is heard.

An AM broadcast station cannot be picked up clearly.

A television is on nearby. Adjacent signal is interfering.

AC mains lead is near the antenna wires.

Electronic interference from the AC mains lead is fed to the speakers.

Interference from other appliances.

Frequency step is set to 10 kHz. ¡Hold down [BAND] for about 3 seconds.

While enjoying the surround sounds

Sound is not heard from the center, surround or subwoofer speakers.

SURROUND and SFC cannot be selected.

Cannot play Dolby Digital or DTS sources.

The presence setting of the speaker has been incorrectly set to “NONE” or “NO”.

The DSP sound mode has been incorrectly set to “STEREO”.

VGCA is ON. ¡Select “VGCA OFF”. SPEAKERS B is on. ¡Turn SPEAKERS B off. 22 The PCM FIX mode may be on. The DTS FIX mode may be on. ¡Turn DTS FIX mode off. 21

¡Separate the two or turn the television off. ¡Reduce the treble.

¡Select “VGCA ON”. ¡Separate the AC mains lead from the

wires.

¡Use an outdoor antenna.

¡Separate this unit from such appliances.

This changes the frequency step to 9 kHz.

¡Set the type and presence setting of each

speaker correctly.

¡Set to SURROUND mode.

¡Turn PCM FIX mode off.

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25 27

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17, 18

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An SFC mode is on.

¡Switch to SURROUND or STEREO mode.

Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy Page(s)

Common Problems

Unit doesn’t come on. Sound is not heard.

Cannot play CD, DVD, or TV.

Nothing appears on the display.

The display is dim. The dimmer is on. 37¡Press [DIMMER] to restore the display to

The picture doesn’t appear on the television.

The AC mains lead plug is not fully inserted. The speaker indicators are off. The tape monitor function is on. ¡ Press the tape monitor button. The muting function is on.

Incomplete or incorrect connection to speakers and external equipment.

The incorrect input source has been selected.

Digital signals this unit cannot decode are being played.

The DIGITAL input mode is set to DIGITAL or ANALOG.

VGCA is ON. 27¡Nothing appears on the display while

Connection is incorrect. 10, 11¡ Check and correct connections. The television’s input mode is incorrect. –¡Change the input mode to suit the

¡Confirm the plug is fully inserted. ¡Turn on the speaker indicators.

¡Press the muting button on the remote

control.

¡Check all connections.

¡Select the correct source.

¡Either have the player convert the signals

so this unit can handle them or switch to ANALOG input.

connection you have made.

VGCA is on. To turn the display on, press and hold [VGCA].

normal.

connections between this unit and the television.

– 22 24 37

10–16

22, 23

22¡Change the setting to suit the type of

Sound suddenly stops or none is heard when the unit is switched on. “OVERLOAD” appears on the display.

“F70” appears on the display.

While the unit is on

The protection circuitry has functioned because: the positive and negative speaker wires have shorted; speakers with a lower impedance than this unit’s rated impedance are being used; the speakers are under strain through excessive volume, excessive power, or by being used in a high temperature environment.

DIGITAL INPUT

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.

¡Switch off the unit, determine and correct

the cause, then switch the unit on.

¡Use speakers with the right impedance

rating.

¡Turn off the unit and then turn it on again,

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.)

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14–16

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MaintenanceThe RESET function

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.

¡Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ¡Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that

came with the cloth carefully.

Reference

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Specifications (DIN 45 500)

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Power output (at 240 V)

DIN 1 kHz (T.H.D. 1 %) 2 x 100 W (6 Ω) 20 Hz–20 kHz continuous power output both channels driven 2 x 80 W (6 Ω)

Total harmonic distortion

rated power at 20 Hz–20 kHz 0.09 % (6 Ω) half power at 1 kHz 0.03 % (6 Ω)

Power output at the DVD 6CH operation

DIN 1 kHz (T.H.D. 1 %)

Front 2 x 100 W (6 Ω) Center 100 W (6 Ω) Surround 2 x 100 W (6 Ω)

Power bandwidth

both channels driven, –3 dB 10 Hz–70 kHz (6 Ω, 0.9 %)

Damping factor 30 (6 Ω) Load impedance

Front

A or B 4–16 Ω A and B 8–16 Ω

BI-WIRE 6–16 Ω Center 6–16 Ω Surround 6–16 Ω

Frequency response

PHONO RIAA standard curve (30 Hz–15 kHz) ±0.8 dB [For the United Kingdom] CD, TAPE/MD, DVD, TV, VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3

10 Hz–70 kHz, ±3 dB

[For Australia and New Zealand] CD, TAPE, DVD, TV, VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3

10 Hz–70 kHz, ±3 dB

Input sensitivity and impedance

PHONO 3 mV/47 kΩ [For the United Kingdom] CD, TAPE/MD, DVD, TV, VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3

200 mV/22 kΩ

[For Australia and New Zealand] CD, TAPE, DVD, TV, VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3 200 mV/22 kΩ

S/N at rated power (6 Ω) (VGCA ON)

PHONO 70 dB (IHF, A: 80 dB) [For the United Kingdom] CD, TAPE/MD, DVD (L/R/C/LS/RS), TV, VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3

113 dB (IHF A, rated power, S=2 V), 98 dB (IHF, A: 100 dB)

[For Australia and New Zealand] CD, TAPE, DVD (L/R/C/LS/RS), TV, VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3

113 dB (IHF A, rated power, S=2 V), 98 dB (IHF, A: 100 dB)

Tone controls

BASS 50 Hz, +10 to –10 dB TREBLE 20 kHz, +10 to –10 dB

Output voltage

[For the United Kingdom] TAPE/MD REC (OUT), VCR 1 OUT 200 mV [For Australia and New Zealand] TAPE REC (OUT), VCR 1 OUT 200 mV

Channel balance (250 Hz– 6.3 kHz) ±1 dB Channel separation 55 dB Headphones output level and impedance 430 mV/330 Ω Subwoofer frequency response (–6 dB) 7–200 Hz

Digital input (OPTICAL) CD, DVD, TV

FM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range 87.50–108.00 MHz Sensitivity

S/N 30 dB 1.5 µV/75 Ω S/N 26 dB 1.3 µV/75 Ω

S/N 20 dB 1.2 µV/75 Ω IHF usable sensitivity (IHF’58) 1.5 µV/75 Ω IHF 46 dB stereo quieting sensitivity 22 µV/75 Ω Total harmonic distortion

MONO 0.2 %

STEREO 0.3 % S/N

MONO 60 dB (75 dB, IHF)

STEREO 58 dB (71 dB, IHF) Frequency response

20 Hz–15 kHz +1 dB, –2 dB Alternate channel selectivity

±400 kHz 65 dB

Capture ratio 1.5 dB Image rejection at 98 MHz 40 dB IF rejection at 98 MHz 70 dB Spurious response rejection at 98 MHz 70 dB AM suppression 50 dB Stereo separation

1 kHz 40 dB Carrier leak

19 kHz –30 dB (–35 dB, IHF)

38 kHz –50 dB (–55 dB, IHF) Channel balance (250 Hz–6.3 kHz) ±1.5 dB Limiting point 1.2 µV Bandwidth

IF amplifier 180 kHz

FM demodulator 1000 kHz Antenna terminal 75 Ω (unbalanced)

AM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range 522–1611 kHz (9 kHz steps)

530–1620 kHz (10 kHz steps)

Sensitivity 20 µV, 330 µV/m Selectivity (at 999 kHz) 55 dB IF rejection (at 999 kHz) 50 dB

VIDEO SECTION

Output voltage at 1 V input (unbalanced) 1±0.1 Vp-p Maximum input voltage 1.5 Vp-p Input/output impedance 75 Ω (unbalanced)

GENERAL

Power supply AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption 270 W Dimensions (W x H x D) [SA-DA10] 430 x 180 x 370 mm

[SA-DA8] 430 x 158 x 370 mm

Mass [SA-DA10] 12.7 kg

[SA-DA8] 11.7 kg

Power consumption in standby mode: 2 W

Notes:

1.Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum

analyzer.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Osaka 542-8588, Japan

RQT5518-B

H0500HM0

Technics SA-DA10, SA-DA8 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of contents

Caution for AC Mains Lead

Safety precautions

To enjoy surround sound

Front panel controls

Remote control

Concerning the remote control

Connections

Connecting a DVD player

Connecting video equipment

Connecting audio equipment

Antenna connections

Connecting the AC mains lead and other information

Speaker connections

Placement of speakers

Connecting speakers

Preparatory steps

Speaker settings

Adjusting speaker output level

DSP sound modes

Enjoying the sounds

To enjoy bi-amp sound

To adjust the tone quality

To adjust the sound balance

When using the VCR 3 terminals

Switching DVD analogue input

VGCA mode

The radio

Sequential tuning

Direct tuning

Preset tuning

Other functions

To listen through headphones

Dynamic range compression

To mute the sound level

The remote control

To operate the receiver

To operate a CD player or MD deck

To operate a cassette deck

To watch TV broadcasts

To watch video tapes

To operate a DVD player

To change the remote control code

Making a recording

Recording on a tape deck or VCR

Timer function

Setting the timers

Troubleshooting guide

MaintenanceThe RESET function

Specifications (DIN 45 500)