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)

RQT5518

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

RQT5518

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)

RQT5518

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

RQT5518

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)

RQT5518

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.)

+ 36 hidden pages

Technics SA-DA10, SA-DA8 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