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.

Table of contents
Caution for AC Mains Lead .............................................		3
Safety precautions ...........................................................		4
To enjoy surround sound ................................................		5
Front panel controls .........................................................		6
Concerning the remote control .......................................		9
Connections ....................................................................		10
Connecting a DVD player ..........................................................		10
Connecting video equipment .....................................................		11
Connecting audio equipment .....................................................		12
Antenna connections .................................................................		12
Connecting the AC mains lead and other information ..............		13
Speaker connections .....................................................		14
Placement of speakers ..............................................................		14
Connecting speakers .................................................................		15
Preparatory steps ...........................................................		17
Speaker settings ........................................................................		17
Adjusting speaker output level ..................................................		19
DSP sound modes ..........................................................		20
Enjoying the sounds ......................................................		22
To enjoy bi-amp sound ..............................................................		24
To adjust the tone quality ..........................................................		25
To adjust the sound balance .....................................................		25
When using the VCR 3 terminals ..............................................		25
Switching DVD analogue input .....................................		26
VGCA mode .....................................................................		27
The radio ..........................................................................		28
Sequential tuning .......................................................................		28
Direct tuning ...............................................................................		29
Preset tuning ..............................................................................		30
RDS broadcasts Only for the United Kingdom	............	32
To display RDS information .......................................................		32
PTY search and EON tuning .....................................................		33
About the PTY display ...............................................................		35
Other functions ...............................................................		36
To listen through headphones ...................................................		36
Dynamic range compression .....................................................		36
To mute the sound level ............................................................		37
When using the unit in a darkened room ..................................		37
The remote control .........................................................		38
To operate the receiver ..............................................................		39
To operate a CD player or MD deck ..........................................		41
To operate a cassette deck .......................................................		41
To watch TV broadcasts ............................................................		43
To watch video tapes .................................................................		43
To operate a DVD player ...........................................................		45
To change the remote control code ...........................................		46
Making a recording .........................................................		48
Recording on a tape deck or VCR .............................................		48
Timer function .................................................................		49
Setting the timers .......................................................................		49
Troubleshooting guide ...................................................		50
The RESET function .......................................................		51
Maintenance ....................................................................		51
Specifications ..................................................	Back cover

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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.
	Only for Australia and New Zealand
	(RFE0014)
MAntenna plug .......................................................................	1 pc.
	Only for the United Kingdom
	(SJP9009)
MBatteries ............................................................................	2 pcs.

MRemote control ...................................................................

1 pc.

SA-DA10

Only for the United Kingdom (Gold model EUR51986) (Black model EUR51987)

SA-DA8

For the United Kingdom	For Australia and New Zealand
(EUR647136)	(EUR647137)

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

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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!

I F T H E F I T T E D M O U L D E D P L U G I S 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.

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.

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

Before use

Figure B

Fuse cover

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.

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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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.

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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.

Connect the equipment

(a Pages 10–13.)

Position and connect the speakers

(a Pages 14–16.)

Front speaker (left)

(not included)

	Center speaker
	(not included)	Front speaker
		(right)
		(not included)
	30° 30°	Subwoofer
		(not included)

30° 30°

120°

Surround speaker	120°	Surround speaker
(left)		(right)
(not included)		(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.

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

(a Pages 17–18.)

Adjust the level for the speakers

(a Page 19.)

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

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.

Before use

Sit back and enjoy the experience

(a Pages 22–23.)

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Front panel controls

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

VOLUME

DIGITAL

INPUT SELECTOR

SPEAKERS

A

B

BI-WIRE BI-AMP

MIN

MAX

TIMER

DVD 6CH INPUT VGCA

VIA TONE

TAPE MONITOR

DIGITAL INPUT

ON

-MODE

–TIME

TUNING

PRESET

MEMORY

BASS

TREBLE

BALANCE

VCR 2

VCR 3

PHONES

PTY SELECTOR

DISPLAY MODE PTY SEARCH

WAKE

VCR 3

BAND

FM MODE

DSP SOUND MODE

MIN

MAX MIN

MAX

L

R

EON

RDS

VIDEO IN

L AUDIO IN R

12

13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23

24

25

26

27

28

Main unit

No.

Name

Ref.page

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
	t DVD 6CH input select button
	(DVD 6CH INPUT) ..............................................	26
	y VGCA mode select button/indicator
	(VGCA, ON) ........................................................	27
	u Volume control (VOLUME) ...............................	23
	i Tape monitor button/indicator
	(TAPE MONITOR) ..............................................	24
	o Digital input indicator (DIGITAL) .....................	22
	!0Input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) ...........	17, 22
	!1Digital input select button
	(DIGITAL INPUT) ...............................................	22
	!2Timer button (TIMER, -MODE, –TIME) ............	49
	!3Headphones jack (PHONES) ...........................	36
	!4For the United Kingdom
	Tuning/PTY select buttons
	(TUNING, , , PTY SELECTOR) ...........	28, 33
	For Australia and New Zealand
6	Tuning buttons (TUNING, , ) ...................	28

!5Band select button (BAND) .............................	28
!6For the United Kingdom
FM mode select/EON button
(FM MODE, EON) .........................................	28, 34
For Australia and New Zealand
FM mode select button (FM MODE) ................	28
!7Only for the United Kingdom
RDS button (RDS) .............................................	32
!8DSP sound mode select button
(DSP SOUND MODE) ........................................	22
!9For the United Kingdom
Memory/PTY search button
(MEMORY, PTY SEARCH) ..........................	30, 33
For Australia and New Zealand
Memory button (MEMORY) ..............................	30
@0Wake indicator (WAKE) ....................................	49
@1For the United Kingdom
Preset channel/Display mode select button
(PRESET, DISPLAY MODE) .......................	31, 32
For Australia and New Zealand
Preset channel button (PRESET) ....................	31
@2Via tone indicator (VIA TONE) .........................	27
@3Display section ...................................................	7
@4Bass control (BASS) .........................................	25
@5Treble control (TREBLE) ..................................	25
@6Balance control (BALANCE) ............................	25
@7VCR 3 terminals (VCR 3) ..................................	11
@8VCR 2/VCR 3 select button
( VCR 2, VCR 3) ..........................................	25

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30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39 40

41

TUNED STEREO

RDS

PS

PTY

RT

EON

SLEEP

M

PROGRAM FORMAT

WAKE MONO

L

C

R

kHz

LS

S

LFE

RS

LOW IMP

MHz

SPEAKERS

SUB-

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC AAC

SOUND MODE

A B BI-WIRE

WOOFER

STEREO SURROUND SFC

42

43

44

45

46

Display section

No.	Name	Ref.page
@9Tuned indicator (TUNED) .................................		28
#0Stereo indicator (STEREO) ..............................		28
#1Monaural indicator (MONO) .............................		28
#2Only for the United Kingdom
RDS indicator ( RDS ) ........................................		32
#3Only for the United Kingdom
PS indicator (PS) ...............................................		32
#4Only for the United Kingdom
PTY indicator (PTY) ..........................................		32
#5Only for the United Kingdom
RT indicator (RT) ...............................................		32
#6Only for the United Kingdom
EON indicator (EON) .........................................		34
#7Display
#8Sleep indicator (SLEEP) ...................................		49

No.		Name						Ref.page
#9Memory indicator ( M ) ......................................									30
$0Frequency unit indicator (kHz, MHz) ..............									28
$1Program format indicators
(PROGRAM FORMAT, L, C, R, LS, S, LFE, RS) ......									20
$2Wake indicator (WAKE) ....................................									49
$3Low impedance indicator (LOW IMP) .............									24
$4Front speaker indicator
(-SPEAKERS-,				A B BI-WIRE ) ..............................					22
$5Signal format indicators
(		DIGITAL,			,			PRO LOGIC)	20
$6DSP sound mode indicators
(SOUND MODE, STEREO, SURROUND, SFC) .......									20

Before use

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SA-DA10
47		TV		VCR		DVD
48	TAPE	CD	TUNER/BAND CH
							55
	1	2		3
49						VOLUME
	4	5		6		+	56
	7	8		9		–
							57
	DIRECT TUNING/		≥10/ENTER
50	DISC ENTER					MUTING
		0		-/--			58
48	DISC/DECK 1/2	MD	SOUND MODE			SFC	59
51							60
52
	DVD		SLOW/
						DELAY
			SEARCH
	TOP MENU			MENU		LEVEL
53		ENTER				+	61
	DISPLAY			RETURN		–
	SUB TITLE	AUDIO		ANGLE		TEST	62
		– PAGE +
	GROUP					DIMMER	63
54	–TV VOL +			TV/AV		DVD 6CH	64
							65
SA-DA8
		TV		VCR		TUNER/
66						BAND
		TAPE		MD		CD	74
67
68	TOP MENU					DVD
	DISC/DECK	ENTER
	1/2
	DISPLAY					MENU	75
69	STEREO SURROUND			SFC		TEST	76
	DELAY	LEVEL		–		+
							77
	1	2		3	DIRECT TUNING/
						DISC ENTER
70	4	5		6		≥10/–/– –	78
							79
	7	8		9		0
71	TV VOL			TV/AV	DVD 6CH		80
72	DIMMER MUTING			– VOL +			81
							82
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Front panel controls

Remote control

No.							Name							Ref.page
SA-DA10
$7Standby/on button (										) ....................................					39
$8Input select buttons
	(TV, VCR, DVD, TAPE, CD, TUNER/BAND, MD)														..... 39
$9Numbered buttons ......................................															29, 39
%0Direct tuning/disc enter button
	(DIRECT TUNING/DISC ENTER) ................													29, 39
%1Disc/deck 1/2 select button
	(DISC/DECK 1/2)							................................................							41
%2Disc and deck operation buttons
(	/			,	,		,	/			)				41
%3DVD player operation buttons .........................															45
%4TV volume buttons (–TV VOL+) .......................															43
%5Channel up/down ...............button (CH, ,													)		39
%6Volume buttons ..............(VOLUME, +, –)															19, 39
%7³10/ENTER, -/– – button
	(³10/ENTER, -/– –) .............................................														39
%8Muting button (MUTING) ............................															37, 39
%9DSP sound mode select button
	(SOUND MODE) .................................................														39
^0SFC mode select ..................button (SFC)															23, 39
^1Delay time/level adjust buttons
	(DELAY, LEVEL, +, –) ...........................													19, 23, 39
^2Test button (TEST) ......................................															19, 39
^3Dimmer button (DIMMER) ..........................															37, 39
^4DVD 6CH input select button
	(DVD 6CH)				..........................................................										39
^5TV/AV select ............................button (TV/AV)															43
SA-DA8
^6Standby/on button ( ....................................										)					39
^7Disc and deck operation buttons
(	,			/	,		,	/			)				41
^8Disc/deck 1/2 select button
	(DISC/DECK 1/2) ................................................														41
^9DSP sound mode and SFC mode select
	buttons (STEREO, SURROUND, SFC) ......														23, 39
&0Numbered ......................................buttons															29, 39
&1TV volume ...................buttons (											TV VOL		)		43
&2Dimmer button ...........................(DIMMER)															37, 39
&3Muting button ............................(MUTING)															37, 39
&4Input select buttons
	For the United Kingdom
	(TV, VCR, TUNER/BAND, .....								TAPE, MD, CD, DVD)						39
	For Australia and New Zealand
	(TV, VCR, TUNER/BAND, .....											TAPE, CD, DVD)			39
&5DVD player .........................operation buttons															45
&6Test button ......................................(TEST)															19, 39
&7Delay time/level adjust buttons
	(DELAY, LEVEL, –, +) ...........................													19, 23, 39
&8Direct tuning/disc enter button
	(DIRECT TUNING/DISC ENTER) ................													29, 39
&9³10/-/– – ................................button³(10/-/– –)															39
*0DVD 6CH input select button
	(DVD 6CH) ..........................................................														39
*1TV/AV select ............................button (TV/AV)															43
*2Volume buttons ..........................(– VOL +)															19, 39

A

SA-DA10

2

1 3

(R6, AA, UM-3)

3

SA-DA8

1

2

(R6, AA, UM-3)

B	Remote control signal sensor

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

C

Concerning the remote control

A Battery installation

Use of batteries

¡Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries. Press in and down towards the minus end.

¡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.

B Correct method of use

			use
Operation notes
			Before
¡Do not place obstacles between the remote control	signal
the remote control unit free from dust.
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

¡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.

To prevent damage

¡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.

C 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)

Video connection cable (not included)

Turn off all components before making any connections.

To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.

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).

Connecting a DVD player

DVD player (not included)

S-VIDEO OUT

	Optical fiber cable	DIGITAL OUT	VIDEO OUT
	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.

	CD	TAPE/MD				L FRONT R
		REC	PLAY	R	B		A	L	IN	IN	MONITOR
	OPTICAL	(OUT)	(IN)
											OUT
LOOP ANT	CD		L						+
HOLDER

DIGITAL OPTICAL

DVD VCR

DVD

R

LF BI-WIRE

HF

S-VIDEO

R

L

R

L

OPTICAL

VCR 2

VCR 1

TV

L

–

PHONO

FRONT

IN

OUT

IN

FM

R

L

ANT

GND

R

R SURROUND L

CENTER

75 Ω

SUBWOOFER CENTER

IN

OUT

IN

SPEAKERS

IN

+

DVD/

DVD 6CH

SURROUND SURROUND

R

L

SUBWOOFER

L

LOOP

IN

OUT

R

L

EXT

AM

R

TV

TV

–

ANT

R

IN

L

IN

MONITOR OUT

To connect analogue 6 channel
AUDIO OUT
(CENTER)	AUDIO OUT
(SUBWOOFER)	(FRONT L,R)

	R	FRONT	L
	SUBWOOFER CENTER
	IN
	DVD/
	DVD 6CH
AUDIO OUT	SURROUND SURROUND
	R		L

(SURROUND L,R)

Note

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

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.

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	Optical fiber cable (not included)		S-VIDEO cable (not included)

Connecting video equipment

VCR (for play only) (not included)			VCR (not included)
			AUDIO		S-VIDEO OUT
AV IN
			IN		AV IN
21pin scart cable	VIDEO	AUDIO	AUDIO VIDEO		VIDEO
(not included)	OUT	OUT	OUT	OUT	IN
(VIDEO OUT)					21pin scart cable
					(not included)

(AUDIO OUT)

(VIDEO IN) (VIDEO OUT)

or

or

(AUDIO OUT)

(AUDIO IN)

CD

TAPE/MD

L FRONT R

REC

PLAY

R

B

A

L

IN

IN

MONITOR

OPTICAL

(OUT)

(IN)

OUT

LOOP ANT

CD

L

+

AC IN

HOLDER

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

DVD

VCR 1

TV

DVD

R

LF BI-WIRE

HF

S-VIDEO

VCR 2

VCR 1

R

L

R

L

OPTICAL

TV

L

–

PHONO

FRONT

IN

OUT

IN

FM

R

L

R

ANT

GND

R SURROUND L

CENTER

75 Ω

IN

OUT

IN

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

SPEAKERS

IN

+

DVD/

DVD 6CH

SURROUND

SURROUND

R

L

SUBWOOFER

LOOP

L

IN

OUT

R

L

EXT

AM

R

TV

TV

–

ANT

R

IN

L

IN

MONITOR OUT

(AUDIO OUT)

or

(VIDEO OUT)

(VIDEO IN)

21pin scart cable

VIDEO

(not included)

IN

AV IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

Satellite receiver, etc.	TV or TV monitor
(not included)	(not included)

Connections

Connecting to the VCR 3 terminals on the front panel

VCR 2

VCR 3

		VCR 3
		VIDEO
		OUT
		VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R
		AUDIO
	Video camera, etc.	OUT
		11
	(not included)

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Connections

Connecting audio equipment

Stereo phono cable (not included)

White (L)

Red (R)

Optical fiber cable (not included)

Turntable (not included)

OUTPUT GND

Only for turntable with ground terminal.

					CD	TAPE/MD
						REC
		OPTICAL				(OUT)
LOOP ANT	CD
HOLDER
	DIGITAL	OPTICAL
	DVD
		OPTICAL			VCR 2	VCR
	TV
	PHONO		FRONT		IN	OUT
FM		R			L
ANT	GND
75 Ω		SUBWOOFER			IN	OUT
				CENTER
		IN
	DVD/
	DVD 6CH

SURROUND	SURROUND
R	L

LOOP	L				OUT
					IN
EXT
AM	R	TV
ANT		R	IN	L	IN

OUTPUT		DIGITAL OUT

CD player (or CD changer) (not included)

REC (IN)

PLAY (OUT)

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)

Adhesive tape

(not included)

FM antenna

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

When mounting the antenna to a column, wall or rack

							Screw
							(included)
			CD	TAPE
				REC	PLAY
	OPTICAL			(OUT)	(IN)
LOOP ANT	CD					L
HOLDER
	DIGITAL OPTICAL						AM loop antenna
	DVD					R
	OPTICAL		VCR 2	VCR 1			(included)
	TV					L
FM	PHONO	FRONT	IN	OUT	IN
	R		L			R
ANT	GND
75 Ω			IN	OUT	IN
	SUBWOOFER CENTER

IN

		DVD/
		DVD 6CH		SURROUND
		SURROUND
		R		L		SUBWOOFER
LOOP	L				IN	OUT
EXT
AM	R	TV				TV
ANT		R	IN	L	IN	MONITOR OUT

1

2

3

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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)
LOOP ANT	75 W coaxial cable
HOLDER	(not included)
	Antenna plug (included)

FM

ANT

	75 Ω
		For Australia and New Zealand
	LOOP	FM outdoor antenna
		(not included)
	EXT
	AM	75 W
	ANT	coaxial cable
		(not included)
		300 W 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.

PHONO

FM

ANT

	GND
75 Ω
LOOP	L
EXT
AM	R
ANT

5–12 m

Vinyl-covered wire

(not included)

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 W parallel feeder wire or 75 W coaxial cable. For best resistance to outside interference, the use of 75 W coaxial cable is suggested.

¡To connect a 75 Ω coaxial cable

q Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator.

a

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

rInstall 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

IN MONITOR

OUT

AC IN

VCR 1 TV

S-VIDEO

Cooling fan

The cooling fan operates at high power output levels only.

AC mains lead (included)			To household mains
			socket
		Note
(FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY)
		The included AC mains lead is for
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS
		use with this unit only.
LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.
		Do not use it with other equipment.

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	13

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Speaker connections

Placement of speakers

Front speaker	Center speaker			Front speaker
(left)	(not included)			(right)
(not included)				(not included)

	Subwoofer
	(not included)
Surround speaker	Surround speaker
(left)	(right)
(not included)	(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.

Connecting speakers

Other connections are possible depending on your speaker system.

See your speaker system’s operating instructions for details.

Front speakers

Front speaker

(right)

(not included)

Note

If you connect speakers with an impedance

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

Front speaker (left)

(not included)

Speaker cables (not included)

CD

TAPE/MD

L FRONT R

REC

PLAY

R B

A

L

IN

IN

MONITOR

OPTICAL

(OUT)

(IN)

OUT

LOOP ANT

CD

L

+

AC IN

HOLDER

DIGITAL OPTICAL

DVD

VCR 1

TV

DVD

R

LF BI-WIRE

HF

S-VIDEO

VCR 2

VCR 1

R

L

R

L

OPTICAL

TV

L

–

PHONO

FRONT L

IN

OUT

IN

FM

R

R

ANT

GND

R SURROUND L

CENTER

75 Ω

IN

OUT

IN

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

SPEAKERS

IN

+

DVD/

DVD 6CH

SURROUND

SURROUND

R

L

SUBWOOFER

L

LOOP

IN

OUT

R

L

EXT

AM

R

TV

TV

–

ANT

R

IN

L

IN

MONITOR OUT

					“B” terminals
					For connection to a second pair of speakers.
			Speaker impedance:
			A or B: 4-16	Ω		Note
	14
			A and B: 8-16	Ω	Use the A terminals to enjoy SURROUND, SFC and DVD 6CH INPUT.

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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)

HF

HF

LF

LF

CD

TAPE/MD

L FRONT R

REC

PLAY

R

B

A

L

IN

IN

MONITOR

OPTICAL

(OUT)

(IN)

OUT

LOOP ANT

CD

L

+

AC IN

HOLDER

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

DVD

VCR 1

TV

DVD

R

LF

BI-WIRE HF

S-VIDEO

VCR 2

VCR 1

R

L

R

L

OPTICAL

TV

L

–

PHONO

FRONT

IN

OUT

IN

FM

R

L

R

ANT

GND

R SURROUND L

CENTER

75 Ω

IN

OUT

IN

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

SPEAKERS

IN

+

DVD/

DVD 6CH

SURROUND

SURROUND

R

L

SUBWOOFER

L

LOOP

IN

OUT

R

L

EXT

AM

R

TV

TV

–

ANT

R

IN

L

IN

MONITOR OUT

Speaker cables (not included)

Front speaker (left)

(not included)

Speaker impedance:

BI-WIRE: 6-16 Ω

Connections

Connecting the cables

1

2

3

NO

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Speaker connections

Center speaker

CD

TAPE/MD

L FRONT

REC

PLAY

R B

R

A

L

OPTICAL

(OUT)

(IN)

LOOP ANT

CD

L

HOLDER

DIGITAL OPTICAL

DVD

R

LF BI-WIRE

HF

VCR 2

VCR 1

R

L

R

L

OPTICAL

TV

L

PHONO

FRONT L

IN

OUT

IN

FM

R

R

ANT

GND

R SURROUND L

CENTER

75 Ω

IN

OUT

IN

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

SPEAKERS

IN

DVD/

DVD 6CH

SURROUND

SURROUND

R

L

SUBWOOFER

LOOP

L

IN

OUT

R

L

EXT

AM

R

TV

TV

ANT

R

IN

L

IN

MONITOR OUT

Speaker impedance: 6-16 Ω

Center speaker (not included)

Speaker cable (not included)

Surround speakers

Speaker impedance: 6-16 Ω

Surround speaker (right)

(not included)

Speaker cable

(not included)

R B

L FRONT

R

A

L

+

LF

HF

BI-WIRE

R

L

R

L

–

R SURROUND L

CENTER

+

Surround speaker (left)

(not included)

Speaker cable

(not included)

R L

–

Subwoofer

Active subwoofer (not included)

INPUT

					CD	TAPE/MD
						REC	PLAY
		OPTICAL				(OUT)	(IN)
LOOP ANT		CD					L
HOLDER
		DIGITAL OPTICAL
		DVD					R
		OPTICAL			VCR 2	VCR 1
		TV					L
	PHONO		FRONT L		IN	OUT	IN
FM
		R					R
ANT	GND
75 Ω		SUBWOOFER		CENTER	IN	OUT	IN
		IN
		DVD/
		DVD 6CH		SURROUND
		SURROUND					SUBWOOFER
		R		L
LOOP	L				IN		OUT
EXT
AM	R	TV					TV
ANT		R	IN	L	IN		MONITOR OUT

Monaural connection cable (not included)

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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.)

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