Technics SA-DX1050, SA-DX950 User Manual

AV Control Receiver

Operating Instructions

Model No. SA-DX1050

SA-DX950

RQT5802-B

E EB

SA-DX1050

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.

GN

The radio.....................................................................................22

Manual tuning..............................................................................22

Preset tuning ...............................................................................23

RDS broadcasts .......................................24

To display RDS information.........................................................24

PTY search..................................................................................24

EON tuning..................................................................................25

PTY displays................................................................................25

Only for Europe

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Dear customer

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

Table of contents

These operating instructions are applicable to models SA­DX1050 and SA-DX950, however, are intended primarily for
model SA-DX1050.
Model SA-DX1050 is only for Europe.

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.

NO

Before use

Supplied accessories................................................................3

Safety precautions

.....................................................................3

Caution for AC Mains Lead

.....................................................4

Control reference guide

...........................................................5

Operations

DSP sound modes...................................................................16

STEREO mode............................................................................16

SURROUND mode......................................................................16

SFC modes..................................................................................17

Enjoying the sounds...............................................................18

Adjusting the tone and balance...................................................20

Using the VCR 2 terminals..........................................................20

Using headphones.......................................................................20

Muting the volume.......................................................................21

Adjusting the subwoofer level......................................................21

Using the TAPE MONITOR.........................................................21

Connections

Connections ................................................................................6

Connecting video equipment.........................................................6

Connecting audio equipment.........................................................7

Connecting digital equipment........................................................7

Antenna connections.....................................................................8

Connecting the AC mains lead and other information...................9

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

Placement of speakers................................................................10

Connecting speakers...................................................................10

Preparations

Customizing your receiver....................................................12

Basic steps..................................................................................13

Adjusting speaker output level............................................15

Radio functions

Reference

Making a recording..................................................................26

Timer function

...........................................................................27

The HELP function

...................................................................28

Maintenance

..............................................................................28

Troubleshooting guide

...........................................................29

Specifications

...........................................................................30

Enjoying surround sound

Pages

Connect your equipment

6–9

Position and connect the speakers

10–11

Change the settings

12–13

Adjust speaker output level

15

Sit back and enjoy the experience

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Before use

Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.

AC mains lead...................................................................1

AM loop antenna set (RSA0012) .....................................1

(AM loop antenna, antenna holder, screw)

Refer to the separate booklet, “Remote Control”, for remote
control operation details.

Use the numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts.

FM indoor antenna (RSA0007-L).....................................1

Batteries............................................................................2

Remote control.................................................................1

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.

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 operating 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.

Antenna plug (SJP9009) ..................................................1

(Only for the United Kingdom)

Antenna plug (RFE0014)..................................................1

(Only for Australia and New Zealand)

For the United Kingdom
(VJA0733)

For Continental Europe
(RJA0019-2K)

For Australia and New Zealand
(RJA0035-X)

Supplied accessories

SA-DX950 for Europe
(EUR7702030)

SA-DX1050
(EUR7702KC0)

SA-DX950 for Australia and New Zealand
(EUR7702040)

Caution for AC Mains Lead

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(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 BS 1362.
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.

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

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)

Control reference guide

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Before use

Main unit

Display section

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Standby/on switch [8]........................................................(13)

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.

ww

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.

ee

Wake indicator [WAKE] .......................................................(27)

rr

Speaker select buttons [SPEAKERS, A, B]..................(13, 18)

tt

MOS-FET light [MOS-FET]...................................................(12)

yy

RDS button [RDS].................................................................(24)

Timer button [TIMER, -MODE, –TIME] ................................(27)

uu

Timer button [TIMER, -MODE, –TIME] ................................(27)

ii

Memory button [MEMORY]..................................................(23)

oo

SFC mode selector [SFC MODE] ........................................(18)

!!00

DSP sound mode select button

[DSP SOUND MODE]............................................................(18)

!!11

Volume control [VOLUME] ..................................................(18)

!!22

Input indicators [INPUT] ......................................................(18)

!!33

Input selector [INPUT SELECTOR]...............................(13, 18)

!!44

Digital input select button/indicator [DIGITAL INPUT]......(18)

!!55

Help/reset button [-HELP, –RESET]....................................(28)

!!66

DVD 6ch input select button/indicator [DVD 6CH INPUT]

.....(19)

!!77

Headphone jack [PHONES] .................................................(20)

!!88

Tuning/PTY select buttons

[TUNING, PTY SELECTOR, 2, 1]..................................(22, 24)

Tuning buttons [TUNING 2, 1]...........................................(22)

!!99

Preset channel/display mode button

[PRESET, DISPLAY MODE] ...........................................(23, 24)

Preset channel buttons [PRESET]......................................(23)

For Australia and New Zealand

For Europe

For Australia and New Zealand

For Europe

SA-DX1050 only

For Europe

For Australia and New Zealand

Only for Europe

SA-DX1050 only

@@99

Display

##00

Frequency unit indicators [kHz, MHz] ................................(22)

##11

Program format indicators [L, C, R, LS, S, LFE, RS].........(18)

##22

Front speaker indicators [-SPEAKERS-, Å, ı].................(18)

##33

Low impedance indicator [LOW IMP].................................(14)

##44

Tuned indicator [TUNED].....................................................(22)

##55

Stereo indicator [STEREO]..................................................(22)

##66

Monaural indicator [MONO].................................................(22)

##77

Memory indicator [˜] ..........................................................(23)

##88

Timer indicators [SLEEP, WAKE] .......................................(27)

##99

RDS indicators [ , PS, RT, PTY, EON] .........................(24)

$$00

Signal format indicators

[FIXED, PCM, , % DIGITAL, % PRO LOGIC] .....(16, 18)

$$11

DSP sound mode indicators

[-SOUND MODE-, SFC, STEREO, SURROUND].................(18)

RDS

Only for Europe

Reference pages are given in parentheses.

Refer to the separate booklet,“Remote
Control”, for a guide to the remote
control’s buttons.

@@00

Band select/EON button [BAND, EON].........................(22, 25)

Band select buttons [BAND] ...............................................(22)

@@11

FM mode select/PTY search button

[FM MODE, PTY SEARCH].............................................(22, 24)

FM mode select button [FM MODE]....................................(22)

@@22

Display section

@@33

Tape monitor button [TAPE MONITOR]..............................(21)

@@44

Tone and balance select button

[BASS/TREBLE, BALANCE]................................................(20)

@@55

Tape monitor indicator ........................................................(21)

@@66

Tone and balance adjust buttons [–, +, L, R].....................(20)

@@77

VCR 2 terminals [VCR 2]........................................................(6)

@@88

VCR 1/VCR 2 select button [VCR 1 l, VCR 2 k] ...............(20)

SA-DX1050 only

SA-DX1050 only

SA-DX950 only

For Australia and New Zealand

For Europe

For Australia and New Zealand

For Europe

1 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 1314 15 16

2 3

SFC MODE

WAKE

SPEAKERS

AB

PHONES

MODE
TIME

TUNING

PTY SELECTOR EONDISPLAY MODE

DSP SOUND MODE

TIMER

MEMORYRDS

PRESET

BAND

FM MODE

PTY SEARCH

17 18 19 2021 22 23 25 26 27 28

9

VOLUME

TAPE/MD

(TAPE MONITOR)

DOWN

UP

INPUT

VCR1/VCR2 TV DVD CD TUNER

TAPE

MONITOR

BASS/TREBLE

BALANCE

HELP

RESET

INPUT SELECTOR

– +

LR

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD 6CH INPUT

24

SPEAKERS

LOW IMP

AB

32 33 34 35 36 37 403938 41

PHONO

VIDEO IN

TUNED
STEREO
MONO

VCR 1
VCR 2

L AUDIO IN R

VCR 2

29 30 31

LCR

LS S LFE RS

PRO LOGIC

SOUND MODE

SFC

STEREO SURROUND

M

SLEEP

RDS

PS
PTYRT
EON

kHz

MHz

FIXED
PCM

DIGITALWAKE

CD TUNER

INPUT SELECTOR

VCR 1

VIDEO IN

DVD 6CH INPUT

L R

– +

L AUDIO IN R

PHONO

VCR 2

VCR 2

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Connections

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Connecting video equipment

Stereo phono cable

White (L)
Red (R)

Video connection cable

To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating
instructions.

Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise
indicated.

¡Turn off all components before making any connections.
¡Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS (\page 18).
¡Use analogue connection to enjoy sources that cannot be

decoded on this unit and to record a source (\pages 16, 19 and

26).

Note

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

Note

The S-VIDEO terminals

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

Video signals input into the VIDEO terminals cannot be output from
S-VIDEO terminals or vice versa.

Note

SA-DX1050 only

c VCRb TV or monitor

g Video camera, etc.

Connecting to the VCR 2
terminals on the front panel

SA-DX1050 only

a DVD player

TAPE

(MONITOR)

VCR1/V

VCR1

TV

TV

MONITOR

OUT

IN

INOUT

VIDEO

IN

AUDIO
OUT

VIDEO
OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO

IN

AUDIO
IN

AV IN

AV IN

Connection with 21 pin scart cable

f VCRe TV or monitor

d 21 pin

scart cables

S-VIDEO

TV

PLAY

(IN)

MONITOR

OUT

TV

MONITOR

TV

VCR1 DVD

IN IN

VCR1

OUT

IN

DVD/DVD 6CH

IN

FRONT

INOUT

CENTER SURROUND

L

IN

R

SUBWOOFER

SUBWOOFER

OUT

L

R

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

FM
ANT

75 Ω

LOOP
EXT

AM
ANT

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL1

(TV)

L

GND

R

COAXIALOPTICAL2

(DVD)

CDPHONO TAPE/MD

REC

(OUT)

FRONT

RAL

+

–

SPEAKERS
HAUT – PARLEURS

SURROUND

R L

+

VIDEO OUT

–

CENTER

AUDIO OUT
(CENTER, SUBWOOFER)

FRONT

RBL

AUDIO OUT
(SURROUND L, R)

AC IN

AC OUTLET

AUDIO OUT (FRONT L, R)

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO
OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN

OUT

VIDEO
IN

AUDIO
OUT

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

TV

VCR1 DVD

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

TV

TV

MONITOR CENTER SURROUND

COAXIALOPTICAL2

(DVD)

OPTICAL1

(TV)

VCR1

DVD/DVD 6CH

SUBWOOFER

(OUT)

IN IN

IN

INOUT

FRONT

IN

SUBWOOFER

L

R

R

L

R

L

DIGITAL IN

FM
ANT

AM
ANT

75 Ω

EXT

LOOP

RAL

FRONT

RBL

+

–

FRONT

R L

SURROUND

CENTER

+

–

SPEAKERS
HAUT – PARLEURS

OUT

IN

PLAY

(IN)

REC

(OUT)

GND

CDPHONO TAPE/MD

OUTPUT

OUTPUT GND

REC (IN)

PLAY (OUT)

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

TV

VCR1 DVD

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

TV

TV

MONITOR CENTER SURROUND

VCR1

DVD/DVD 6CH

SUBWOOFER

(OUT)

IN IN

IN

INOUT

PLAY

(IN)

REC

(OUT)

FRONT

IN

SUBWOOFER

L

R

R

L

R

L

GND

FM
ANT

AM
ANT

75 Ω

EXT

LOOP

RAL

FRONT

RBL

+

–

FRONT

R L

SURROUND

CENTER

+

–

SPEAKERS
HAUT – PARLEURS

OUT

IN

DIGITAL IN

CDPHONO TAPE/MD

COAXIALOPTICAL2

(DVD)

OPTICAL1

(TV)

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

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Connections

Connecting audio equipment

Connecting digital equipment

Optical fiber cable Coaxial cable

¡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.

This unit cannot decode Dolby Digital
RF (radio frequency) signals from a
laser disc player.

Note

e Satellite receiver, etc.

a Turntable

b Only for

turntable with
ground terminal.

c CD player

d Tape or MD deck

If you have a graphic equalizer, connect it to the TAPE/MD
(or TAPE) terminals (

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page 21).

Note

Optical fiber cable connection

h Dust cap

f CD player

g DVD player

Changing the digital input settings

You can change the input settings for the
digital terminals if necessary (for example,
if your CD player doesn’t have a coaxial
output terminal). Note the equipment you
have connected to the terminals, then
change the settings (

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pages 12–13).

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

TV

VCR1

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

TV

TV

MONITOR

COAXIALOPTICAL2

(DVD)

OPTICAL1

(TV)

VCR1

IN

(OUT)

PLAY

(IN)

REC

(OUT)

R

L

GND

DIGITAL IN

FM
ANT

AM
ANT

75 Ω

EXT

LOOP

CDPHONO TAPE

OUT

IN

1 2 3

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

TV

VCR1

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

TV

TV

MONITOR

COAXIALOPTICAL2

(DVD)

OPTICAL1

(TV)

VCR1

IN

(OUT)

PLAY

(IN)

REC

(OUT)

R

L

GND

DIGITAL IN

FM
ANT

AM
ANT

75 Ω

EXT

CDPHONO TAPE

OUT

IN

LOOP

5–12 m

Connections

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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 it (facing in the
direction of best reception).

¡Keep the antenna cord away

from tape decks, DVD players,
and other cords.

FM antenna

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

When mounting the antenna
to a column, wall or rack

To connect an outdoor antenna

b Adhesive tape

a FM indoor antenna (included)

e Vinyl-covered wire

d Screw

(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.

c AM loop antenna (included)

How to use the antenna plug (included)

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.

w Carefully pull the tabs apart to remove the cover.

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

r Install the coaxial cable.

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

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.

Only for Australia and New Zealand

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Connections

Connecting the AC mains lead and other information

FM outdoor antenna

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

[Only for the United Kingdom]
Antenna plug (included)

e To household

mains socket

c Cooling fan

The cooling fan operates at
high power output levels only.

a FM outdoor anntena

b 75 Ω coaxial cable

d AC mains lead

(included)

FM outdoor anntena

300 Ω feeder wire

75 Ω
coaxial
cable

Antenna plug (included)

For Australia and New Zealand

AC mains lead

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

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

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.

Note

h Appliance inlet

g Approx. 6 mm

f Connector

(FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY)

READ THE CAUTION FOR THE
AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4
BEFORE CONNECTION.

For Europe

S-VIDEO

TV

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

FM
ANT

75 Ω

LOOP
EXT

AM
ANT

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL1

(TV)

L

GND

R

COAXIALOPTICAL2

(DVD)

CDPHONO TAPE

REC

(OUT)

VCR1

MONITOR

IN

OUT

TV

VCR1

MONITOR

OUT

IN

TV

PLAY

(OUT)

(IN)

a

20 mm 10 mm

Lead wire

Plastic bar

FRONT

EURS

SURROUND

R L

A L

CENTER

FRONT

RBL

AC IN

Press down with pliers.

300 Ω feeder wire
(not included)

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

TV

VCR1 DVD

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

TV

TV

MONITOR CENTER SURROUND

COAXIALOPTICAL2

(DVD)

OPTICAL1

(TV)

VCR1

DVD/DVD 6CH

SUBWOOFER

OUT

IN IN

IN

(IN)(OUT)

PLAY

(IN)

REC

(OUT)

FRONT

IN

SUBWOOFER

L

R

R

L

R

L

GND

DIGITAL IN

FM
ANT

AM
ANT

75 Ω
GND

EXT

LOOP

RAL

FRONT

RBL

+

–

FRONT

R L

SURROUND

CENTER

+

–

AC IN

AC OUTLET

SPEAKERS

CDPHONO TAPE

OUT

IN

321

2

3

1

Speaker connections

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Placement of speakers

Connecting speakers

Front speakers

b Front speaker

(left)

d Subwoofer

e Surround speaker

(left)

f Surround speaker

(right)

a Center speaker

c Front speaker

(right)

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 seating area, 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.

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

g Front speaker

(right)

If you connect speakers with an impedance
under 6 Ω, switch on “LOW IMP” (

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page 14).

Note

i Speaker cables

h Front speaker

(left)

Speaker impedance:

A or B: 4-16 Ω
A and B: 8-16 Ω

“B” terminals

For connection to a second pair of speakers.

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

Note

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

30° 30°

120°

TV

VCR1 DVD

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

TV

TV

MONITOR CENTER SURROUND

COAXIALCAL2

VCR1

DVD/DVD 6CH

SUBWOOFER

(OUT)

IN IN

IN

(IN)(OUT)

PLAY

(IN)

REC
(OUT)

FRONT

IN

SUBWOOFER

L

R

R

L

TAL IN

RAL

FRONT

RBL

+

–

FRONT

R L

CENTER

AC IN

SPEAKERS

OUT

IN

SURROUND

+

–

TV

VCR1 DVD

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

TV

TV

MONITOR CENTER SURROUND

COAXIAL2

VCR1

DVD/DVD 6CH

SUBWOOFER

(OUT)

IN IN

IN

(IN)(OUT)

PLAY

(IN)

REC

(OUT)

FRONT

IN

SUBWOOFER

L

R

R

L

RAL

FRONT

RBL

+

–

FRONT

R L

SURROUND

+

–

AC IN

SPEAKERS

TAPE

OUT

IN

CENTER

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

TV

VCR1 DVD

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

TV

TV

MONITOR CENTER SURROUND

COAXIALOPTICAL2

(DVD)

OPTICAL1

(TV)

VCR1

DVD/DVD 6CH

SUBWOOFER

OUT

IN IN

IN

INOUT

PLAY

(IN)

REC

(OUT)

FRONT

IN

SUBWOOFER

L

R

R

L

R

L

GND

DIGITAL IN

FM
ANT

AM
ANT

75 Ω

EXT

LOOP

RAL

FRONT

RBL

+

–

FRONT

R L

SURROUND

CENTER

+

–

AC IN

AC

SPEAKERS
HAUT – PARLEURS

CDPHONO TAPE/MD

OUT

IN

INPUT

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Connections

Center speaker

Surround speakers

Subwoofer

Speaker impedance:

6-16

Ω

Speaker impedance:

6-16

Ω

a Center speaker

b Speaker cable

c Surround speaker (right)

d Speaker cable

g Active subwoofer

h Monaural connection

cable

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.)

Note

f Speaker cable

e Surround speaker (left)

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Change the settings to suit your speakers and equipment and to
suit the environment in which the unit is to be used. Before making
any changes, read the following descriptions, note the factory
settings and ranges, and refer to the instructions for the speakers
and equipment.

The settings remain intact until they are changed, even after the
power is turned off.

Setting descriptions

SIZE

Change to suit the speakers you have connected.
LARGE: For speakers that can reproduce a full sound range,

particularly the bass range below 100 Hz.

SMALL: For speakers that cannot adequately reproduce the bass

range. This setting is sufficient for most speakers if you are

using a subwoofer.
NONE: For speakers you haven’t connected (center or surround).
The factory settings are: Front: LARGE

Center and surround: SMALL
For the subwoofer, select YES if you have connected one (factory
setting), or NO if you have not.

DISTANCE

Enter the distance of the speakers from the seating position so that
the sound from all the speakers (except for the subwoofer) reaches
you at the same time.
You can select distances between 1.0 and 10.0 m at 0.1 m
intervals.
The factory settings are: Front and center: 3.0 m

Surround: 1.5 m

FILTER

This setting allows you to change the cut-off for bass output from
the front speakers. If you set the front speakers to “SMALL”, the
filter is set to 100 Hz. Raise the cut-off if the bass from the front
speakers is unsatisfactory so that this bass is output through the
subwoofer.
You can raise the cut-off from 100 Hz to either 150 Hz or 200 Hz.

DR COMP - Dynamic range compression

Change this setting to view software at low volume (such as late at
night) and maintain audio clarity. This setting works with Dolby
Digital software. It reduces the peak level in loud scenes without
affecting the sound field.
OFF: The software is played with the original dynamic range

(factory setting).

STANDARD: The level recommended by the producer of the

software for household viewing.

MAX: The maximum allowable compression (recommended for

night viewing).

D-INPUT - Digital input

Change these settings to suit the connections you have made to the
three digital input terminals, COAX, OPT1, and OPT2 (\page 7),
so that the correct source is selected when you turn [INPUT
SELECTOR] (\page 18).
The factory settings are: CD: COAX

DVD: OPT2
TV: OPT1

DIMMER

This setting allows you to dim the unit’s display (and turn off the
MOS-FET light on SA-DX1050) for better viewing in a darkened
room.
The factory setting is OFF (normal brightness).

100 150 200

OFF STANDARD MAX

CD

TV

DVD

1.0 m

10.0 m

OFF ON

FRONT CENTER

SURROUNDSUB-WFR NONE SMALL LARGE

FRONT

SMALL

LARGE

CENTER, SURROUND

SUB-WFR

NO YES

FRONT CENTER

SURROUND

COAX OPT1 OPT2

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Preparations

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.

1 Press [8].
2 Press [A] and [B] at the same time.
3 Press [A] to select the item you want

to change.

Each time you press the button:
SIZE/DISTANCE/FILTER/DR COMP/D-INPUT/ DIMMER

↑

4 Change the settings (

aa

below).

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to complete the necessary
settings.

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

Changing the settings

SIZE

11

Press [B] to select the speaker you want to set.

Each time you press the button:
FRONT / CENTER / SURROUND / SUB-WFR (Subwoofer)

↑

22

Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to change the setting.

When you turn the selector:
FRONT: SMALL ,/ LARGE
CENTER and SURROUND: NONE ,/ SMALL ,/ LARGE
SUB-WFR: NO ,/ YES

33

Repeat 11and 22to change other SIZE settings.

DISTANCE

11

Press [B] to select the speaker you want to set.

Each time you press the button:
FRONT / CENTER / SURROUND

↑

22

Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to set the distance.

33

Repeat 11and 22to change other DISTANCE settings.

FILTER

Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to set the cut-off.

When you turn the selector:
100 ,/ 150 ,/ 200

DR COMP

Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to change the setting.

When you turn the selector:
OFF ,/ STANDARD ,/ MAX

D-INPUT

11

Press [B] to select the input position you want to set.

Each time you press the button:
CD COAX / DVD OPT2 / TV OPT1

↑

These are the factory settings. Actual displays depend on the
changes you make. If you change one setting, the other
corresponding setting will also change.

22

Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to change the setting.

When you turn the selector:
COAX ,/ OPT1 ,/ OPT2

↑↑

33

Repeat 11and 22to change other D-INPUT settings.

DIMMER

Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to change the setting.

When you turn the selector:
OFF ,/ ON

Basic steps

1 42,5

34

1

2

3

4

5

SPEAKERS

AB

SPEAKERS

A

INPUT SELECTOR

SIZE, DISTANCE, D-INPUT

FILTER, DR COMP, DIMMER

SPEAKERS

B

INPUT SELECTOR

SPEAKERS

AB

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For front speakers with an impedance under 6 Ω

Turn “LOW IMP“ on if even one of your speakers has an impedance
under 6 Ω.

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

Press and hold down again to cancel “LOW IMP”.

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

SPEAKERS A, B

SPEAKERS

AB

SPEAKERS

LOW IMP

A

Adjusting speaker output level

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Preparations

Adjust the level of the speakers so they are the same apparent level
as the front speakers when you are sitting where you would
normally enjoy a source.

1 Press [A] to turn on SPEAKERS A.

You cannot adjust output level when SPEAKERS B is on.

2 Press [TEST] to output the test signal.

DSP sound mode switches to SURROUND mode.
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.

The test signal will not be output if DSP is defeated (\page 22)
or DVD 6CH INPUT is on (\page 19).

3 Adjust the volume to the level

normally used.

Adjust the balance of the front speakers if necessary
(\page 20).

4 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.

5 Press [–] or [+] to adjust the level to

the same apparent level as the front
speakers.

C, RS, and LS can be adjusted between –10 dB and +10 dB,
with zero being the current level of the front speakers.
SW can be set to MIN, between 1 to 19, or MAX.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each speaker channel.

6 Press [TEST] to stop the test signal.

For your reference

Subwoofer output is easily influenced by the source played. You
can achieve better results by adjusting its output while listening to a
source (\page 21).

Note

1

2

3

4

5

6

DISPLAY

RETURN

1

4

SPEAKERS

A

DELAY LEVEL

SUBWOOFER

TV/AV

–

//

SOUND MODE

TV VOL

VOLUME

SFC

+–

++–

TEST

MUTING

SPEAKERS

A

5
2,6

3

TEST

LEVEL

VOLUME

LCRRSLSSW

+–

+–

TEST

DSP sound modes

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DSP SOUND MODE DIGITAL INPUT

A

B

C

DSP SOUND MODE

SPEAKERS

SOUND MODE

STEREO

LR

A

DSP SOUND MODE

SPEAKERS

DIGITAL

SOUND MODE

SURROUND

LCR

LS LFE RS

A

DIGITAL INPUT

PCM

FIXED

FIXED

Changing the recognition mode

The digital sound processor (DSP) in this unit can decode Dolby
Digital and DTS digital signals. It automatically determines the type
of signal, PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS, and processes it accordingly.
The DSP can add surround-like effects to stereo sources (analogue
or PCM signals).
Choose from the STEREO, SURROUND, or SFC modes.
The DSP may interfere with radio reception. You can turn it off if this
occurs (\page 22).
Output is in stereo when you turn the DSP off so sound is only
heard through the front speakers.

¡PCM with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz is the digital signal

format normally found on CDs. Some DVDs also use this format
but often with a higher sampling rate.

¡This unit cannot process other digital signal formats, such as

PCM signals with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz and 192 kHz
and MPEG.

Note

Use this mode to play digital or analogue stereo sources or to play
surround sources through two speakers. When surround sources
are played in this mode, the sounds intended for the other speaker
channels are played through the front speakers.

Select this mode when you are playing a digital surround source
(Dolby Digital or DTS) or an analogue source that is recorded with
Dolby Surround (VCR, for example).

STEREO mode

SURROUND mode

In rare cases, the unit may have trouble recognizing the digital
signals on discs. With the PCM signals on CDs, this may cause the
beginning of a track to be cut off. Engage the PCM FIX mode if this
occurs. With DTS, the signals may not be recognized at all.
Engage the DTS FIX mode if this occurs.
This mode does not need to be changed under normal
circumstances. Change it only if the unit appears to be having
trouble recognizing the software you are playing.

While the input source is selected and digital input is engaged:

Press and hold [DIGITAL INPUT].

The current mode is displayed. Press again to change the mode.
Each time you press the button:
AUTO / PCM FIX / DTS FIX

↑

When a FIX mode is on, the unit cannot process other signals. This
may cause noise to be output. Select “AUTO” if this occurs.
The selected mode is stored even if the unit is turned off.

A

B

C

DSP sound modes

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Operations

Adjusting the sound field

Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and
spread by using these SFC (sound field control) modes with PCM or
analogue stereo sources.
The SFC modes cannot be used if the input signal is Dolby Digital
or DTS.
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.

SFC modes

DSP SOUND MODESFC MODE

A

A

B

TV

TUNER/BAND

VCR

TAPE

321

654

9087

TOP MENU

ENTER

MENU

DISPLAY

DELAY LEVEL

SOUND MODE

SFC

TV/AV

VOLUME

MUTING

TEST

++–

–

RETURN

CD

DVD

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC

≥10/-/--

//

MD

SUBWOOFER

TV VOL

+–

1

1

2 2

B

DSP SOUND MODE

SFC MODE

SPEAKERS

SOUND MODE SFC

A

You can adjust the sound field by adjusting the level of the
speakers and the delay time of the surround speakers. These
adjustments can be made for each SFC mode.

To adjust the speaker level

11

Press [LEVEL] to select the speaker channel.

Each time you press the button:
C / RS / LS / SW

↑

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

22

Press [–] or [+] to adjust the level.

C, RS, and LS:

–10 dB to +10 dB

SW:

--- (off) ,/ MIN ,/ 1 – 19 ,/ MAX

To adjust the delay time

1 Press [DELAY].
2 Press [–] or [+] to change the delay time.

Delay time can be set at 10-millisecond (ms) intervals between
10 and 100 ms.
The factory setting is 50 ms for each mode.

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1 Press [8].
2 Press [SPEAKERS A].

“SURROUND” and “SFC” do not work if you select “B”.

3 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the

input source.

(SA-DX1050) The indicator corresponding to the selected
source lights.

To switch between analogue and digital input (CD,
DVD, and TV)

Press [DIGITAL INPUT].

Each time you press the button:
ANALOG ,/ DIGITAL
The indicator lights when you select “DIGITAL”.
Once you have set the mode for a source, that mode is
engaged whenever you select that source.

4 Select the DSP sound mode.

11

Press [DSP SOUND MODE].

The indicator corresponding to the mode lights.
Select the mode appropriate to the source (\ pages 16–17).

22

When you select “SFC”
Turn [SFC MODE].

Once you have set the mode for a source, that mode is
engaged whenever you select that source.

5 Start playing the source.

Refer to the equipment’s instructions for details.

6 Adjust the volume.

When you finish listening

Be sure to reduce the volume and press [8] to switch the unit to
standby.

For your reference

¡If you are using a VCR and you select TAPE/MD (or TAPE),

CD, TUNER, or PHONO

The picture will remain on the screen.

¡The signal format indicators

The following indicators light depending on the source you are
playing.

% DIGITAL:

Dolby Digital sources

:

DTS sources

% PRO LOGIC:

Analogue sources in SURROUND mode
Digital sources with PCM signals in SURROUND mode
Dolby Digital sources that contain Dolby Pro Logic in
SURROUND mode

¡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. They 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)
S: If the surround channel is monaural
LFE (Low Frequency Effect): Deep-bass effect

1 4- 64- 32

DIGITAL INPUT

2 1

1

2

3

4

6

SPEAKERS

A

INPUT SELECTOR

1 2

DSP SOUND MODE

SFC MODE

UP

VOLUME

DOWN

SPEAKERS

A

SPEAKERS

DIGITAL

SOUND MODE

SURROUND

LCR

LS LFE RS

A

Enjoying the sounds

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Operations

There may be times when you need to use analogue input for DVD,
such as to enjoy sources recorded with MPEG, linear PCM and
multiple channel linear PCM.
Select the analogue input mode to suit the source.

DVD: For two-channel audio.
DVD 6CH: For multiple channel audio.

Press [DVD 6CH INPUT].

Each time you press the button:
DVD ,/ DVD 6CH
Input switches automatically to DVD if you press this button while
another source is selected.
The indicator lights when you select “DVD 6CH”.
Once you have set the mode, that mode is engaged whenever you
select “DVD”.

¡DVD 6CH INPUT only works when SPEAKERS A is on and

SPEAKERS B is off.

¡You cannot use any of the DSP sound modes while DVD 6CH

INPUT is on.

¡Speaker settings (\page 13) are ineffective while DVD 6CH

INPUT is on. Change the settings on the DVD player if
necessary.

Note

To switch between DVD 2 channel and 6 channel
input

To use SPEAKERS B

SPEAKERS B DVD 6CH INPUT

A

B

A

B

DVD 6CH INPUT

SPEAKERS

B

SPEAKERS

B

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.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. c 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved.

Use SPEAKERS B if you have connected another set of speakers
to the B terminals.
Sound will be heard in stereo while SPEAKERS B is on.

Press [B].

If you don’t want sound coming from the speakers connected to the
A terminals, press [A] to turn them off.

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You can adjust the tone (BASS and TREBLE) only when the DSP
sound mode is STEREO and input is either analogue or PCM. You
cannot adjust the tone while the DSP is defeated or if DVD 6CH
INPUT is selected.

1 Press [BASS/TREBLE, BALANCE].

Each time you press the button:
BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE

↑

BASS: To adjust the bass
TREBLE: To adjust the treble
BALANCE: To adjust the left/right sound balance

2 Press [–, L] or [+, R].

–, L: to lower the selected tone or shift the balance to the left

speaker.

+, R: to raise the selected tone or shift the balance to the

right speaker.

The previous display returns after a few seconds.

Adjusting the tone and balance

This button only works when “VCR 1” is selected as the input
source.

Press [VCR 1 l, VCR 2 k] to select
“VCR 1 l” or “VCR 2 k”.

SA-DX1050 only

Using the VCR 2 terminals

Using headphones

12

1

2

VCR 1
VCR 2

B

A

A

B

C

BASS/TREBLE

BALANCE

L

R

– +

–10 dB +10 dB

BASS, TREBLE

BALANCE

VCR 1
VCR 2

1 3 2 4

C

a Headphones

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Press [A] and/or [B] to turn off the speakers.

Turning the speakers off automatically engages STEREO mode
and ensures no sound is heard from the subwoofer.
(Sound will seem unusual if you use another DSP mode.)

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Reduce the volume.

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Connect the headphones (not included).

Plug type: 6.3 mm stereo

rr

Adjust the volume.

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

Note

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Operations

Press [MUTING].

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

To cancel

Press [MUTING].
Muting is also canceled when the unit is turned off.

Muting the volume

Adjusting the subwoofer level

A

B

TV

TUNER/BAND

VCR

TAPE

321

654

9087

TOP MENU

ENTER

MENU

DISPLAY

DELAY LEVEL

SOUND MODE

SFC

TV/AV

VOLUME

MUTING

TEST

++–

–

RETURN

CD

DVD

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC

≥10/-/--

//

MD

SUBWOOFER

TV VOL

+–

TAPE MONITOR

LEVEL

SUBWOOFER

–, +

MUTING

TAPE/MD

(TAPE MONITOR)

TAPE MONITOR

SA-DX1050 SA-DX950

A

B

C

MUTING

SUBWOOFER

TAPE MONITOR

You can adjust the volume of the subwoofer while listening to a
source. No sound is heard from the subwoofer if “SW ---” is
selected. This setting can be done for each DSP mode.
You cannot adjust the subwoofer level while the DSP is defeated or
if DVD 6CH INPUT is selected.
The factory setting is “SW 10”.

Press [SUBWOOFER].

The current setting is shown.
Each time you press the button:
SW --- / SW MIN / SW 5 / SW 10 / SW 15 / SW MAX

↑

To make finer adjustments

1 Press [LEVEL] to select “SW”.
2 Press [–] or [+].

Sound from the subwoofer can be distorted if you raise the unit’s
volume while subwoofer level is high. Reduce subwoofer level if this
occurs.

Note

Use the tape monitor if you have connected a graphic equalizer to
the TAPE/MD (or TAPE) terminals.

Press [TAPE MONITOR].

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

Sources other than TAPE/MD (or TAPE) 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 26 for details on how to use
the tape monitor during recording.)

¡The tape monitor cannot be used when input is digital and turns

off if you select digital input.

¡Depending on the setting, the graphic equalizer can cause

distortion.

Note

Using the TAPE MONITOR

C

The radio

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You can tune radio stations manually by selecting the station’s
frequency, or you can preset up to 30 stations into channels to
make tuning simpler (\page 23).

1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select

“

TUNER”.

2 Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
3 Press [TUNING 2 or 1] to select the

frequency of the station.

“

TUNED” lights when tuned.

“

STEREO” lights during FM stereo broadcasts.

Automatic tuning

Hold down [TUNING 2 or 1] until the frequency begins to scroll.
Tuning stops when a station is found. (Tuning may stop if there is
interference.)

Improving reception

¡FM mode

You can improve FM reception by switching reception to
monaural.
Press [FM MODE].

“

MONO” lights.

Press the button again to cancel.

¡DSP DEFEAT

You can improve reception by turning off the DSP (a page 16).
Press and hold [DSP SOUND MODE] until “DEFEAT” appears.
Press and hold [DSP SOUND MODE] again to turn the DSP on.

¡For your reference

DVD players can interfere with radio reception. Turn the DVD
player off or move it further away from the antennas if this occurs.

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.

Manual tuning

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Press [TUNER/BAND].

The band changes each time you press the button.

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Press [DIRECT TUNING/DISC].

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Press the numbered buttons to enter the
frequency.

e.g. To select 107.90 MHz, press [1] / [0] / [7] / [9] / [0]

1. If you do not press a button while the cursor is flashing, the

display returns to the frequency being received.

2. If the frequency has not been input correctly, “ERROR” will be

displayed.

Note

12

FM MODE

DSP SOUND MODE

3

1

2

3

TV

TUNER/BAND

VCR

TAPE

321

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9087

TOP MENU

ENTER

MENU

DISPLAY

DELAY LEVEL

SOUND MODE

SFC

TV/AV

VOLUME

MUTING

TEST

++–

–

RETURN

CD

DVD

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC

≥10/-/--

//

MD

SUBWOOFER

TV VOL

+–

1

2

3

B

A

A

B

Direct tuning

BAND

EON

INPUT SELECTOR

MHz

TUNING

PTY SELECTOR

TUNED
STEREO

MHz

The radio

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Radio functions

Preset tuning

Choose either automatic presetting, which presets the stations the
tuner can receive, or manual presetting, which allows you to select
the stations to preset and the order in which they are to be preset.
There are 30 channels available for presetting.

Remember

If a new station is preset into a channel, the old station is erased.

Presetting FM stations

Preparation: Tune to the FM frequency where you want to begin

presetting (\page 22).

Press and hold [MEMORY].

The FM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 1 to 30.

Presetting AM stations

Preparation: Tune to the AM frequency where you want presetting

to begin (\page 22).

Press and hold [MEMORY].

The AM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 21 to

30. (FM stations are replaced if any were preset in these channels.)

During automatic presetting, the memory indicator flashes and the
frequency scrolls. The memory indicator and channel numbers are
displayed for a second when a station is preset (ı).
The last station to be preset is displayed when presetting finishes.

For your reference

Even if the AC mains lead is disconnected from the household
mains socket, the stations remain in memory for approximately one
month.

Automatic presetting

Preset the stations one at a time.

11

Tune to the station.

22

Press [MEMORY].

33

Press [TUNING 2 or 1] to select a channel.

44

Press [MEMORY].

Manual presetting

1 Press [PRESET].

The channel number flashes for about 5 seconds.

2 Press [TUNING 2 or 1].

Hold down the buttons to change channels faster.

On the remote control

Press the numbered buttons.

For channels 1 to 9, press the corresponding number.
For channels 10 or over, press [≥10/-/--], then the two digits.
e.g. To select channel 21

[≥10/-/--]/ [2] / [1]

Selecting channels

1 3 2 4

MEMORY

A

B

1

2

A

C

D

TV

TUNER/BAND

VCR

TAPE

321

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ENTER

MENU

DISPLAY

DELAY LEVEL

SOUND MODE

SFC

TV/AV

VOLUME

MUTING

TEST

++–

–

RETURN

CD

DVD

DIRECT TUNING/

DISC

≥10/-/--

//

MD

SUBWOOFER

TV VOL

+–

12

≥10/-/--, 1–0

C

A

D

MEMORY

M

M

PRESET

DISPLAY MODE

PTY SELECTOR

TUNING

MHz

RDS broadcasts

Only for Europe

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To display RDS information

RDS (radio data system) is a multiplex broadcasting system where,
along with FM audio signals, stations transmit other signals to help
you enjoy radio more and tune into programs easier. This unit can
use the following types of signals. Some stations do not have PTY,
EON, and RT.

¡PS (Program service): Station name.
¡PTY (Program type): Displays the program type (a below) and

is used to search for a type of program (a page 25).

¡EON (Enhanced other networks): This signal is used between

networked stations to make it easier for you to tune into a type of
program (a page 25).

¡RT (Radio text): This unit can show up to 64 letters by scrolling

them across the display. This text could be about the song, traffic
or weather, phone-in numbers, or police information.

This unit does not have the emergency broadcasts system (EBS)
that tunes automatically into emergency broadcasts.

Note

The display normally shows the radio frequency. “RDS” lights when
the station is broadcasting RDS signals. You cannot change the
display if "RDS" is off.

1 Press [RDS].
2 While “RDS” is flashing

Press [PRESET, DISPLAY MODE].

The display changes each time you press the button.

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Frequency display

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PS display

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PTY display (“NO PTY” if there are no PTY signals, then
the frequency is shown again)

rr

RT display (no change if there are no RT signals)

PTY finds programs currently broadcasting from amongst the preset
FM stations. Preset FM stations before proceeding.

1 Press [RDS].
2 While “RDS” is flashing

Press [TUNING, PTY SELECTOR, 2, 1]
to select the program type.

The display changes each time you press the button
(a page 25 for PTY displays).

3 While the PTY display is flashing

Press [FM MODE, PTY SEARCH].

The PTY indicator flashes while searching.
The unit switches to the station broadcasting the program.
The PTY indicator flashes for another two seconds.
“SELECT PTY FIRST” scrolls across the display if you try to
start a PTY search without selecting a program type.

PTY search

A

B

1

2

1 2

A

RDS

PRESET

DISPLAY MODE

MHz

RDS

1

2

1 32

B

RDS

PTY SELECTOR

TUNING

MHz

RDS

MHz

RDS

PSRDS

PTY

RDS

RT

RDS

1

2

3

4

PTY

RDS

3

FM MODE

PTY SEARCH

RDS

PTY

RDS broadcasts

Only for Europe

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EON tuning

EON puts the unit on standby to receive programs that are going to
be broadcast on a station that shares RDS signals with the current
station. Preset FM stations before proceeding. EON tuning does not
work if the unit is not receiving EON signals (“NO EON” is
displayed.)

1 Press [RDS].
2 While “RDS” is flashing

Press [TUNING, PTY SELECTOR, 2, 1]
to select the program type.

3 While the PTY display is flashing

Press [BAND, EON].

“EON” lights.
The current station remains tuned in until the program type
starts, then the unit switches to the station and “OTHER
PROGRAM SERVICE” scrolls across the display. (It changes
immediately if the selected program is broadcasting.)

To cancel EON tuning

1. Press [RDS].

2. Press [BAND, EON].
EON tuning is also canceled if you operate the tuner, change the
input source, or turn the unit off.

PTY displays

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

A

B

1

2

1 32

A

RDS

PTY SELECTOR

TUNING

PTY

RDS

3

BAND

EON

RDS

EON

MHz

RDS

Making a recording

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¡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 (\pages 6–7)
and “ANALOG” input is selected (\page 18).

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

front left and right channels is recorded.

Note

You can record to a tape deck connected to TAPE/MD (or TAPE)
REC (OUT) or to a VCR connected to VCR 1 (or VCR) OUT.
See the recording unit’s operating instructions for details on how to
prepare it for recording.
When recording with a tape or MD deck, you can record any source
except TAPE/MD (or TAPE).
When recording with a VCR, you can record any source except
TAPE/MD (or TAPE) or VCR 1/2 (or VCR).

1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the

source to be recorded.

2

If you selected “VCR 1” in step 1, set
[VCR 1 l, VCR 2 k] to the required
position.

3 Begin recording.

Follow your recording unit’s operating instructions.

4 Begin the source to be recorded.

Follow your equipment’s operating instructions.

SA-DX1050 only

Recording on a tape or MD deck,
or VCR

A

To monitor sound being recorded onto a tape deck

B

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.

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TAPE MONITOR

1

2

A

B

INPUT SELECTOR

VCR 1
VCR 2

TAPE MONITOR

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Timer function

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.

Note

1 Press [TIMER, -MODE, –TIME] to

select the desired timer mode.

2 [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)

↑

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

3

Press [8] 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.

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.

¡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.

Note

Note

Wake timer mode only

Setting the timers

123

WAKE

123

WAKE

1

2

-MODE
–TIME

TIMER

-MODE
–TIME

TIMER

3

SLEEP

WAKE

WAKE

MHz

WAKE

For Europe

For Australia and New Zealand

The HELP function

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To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap­and-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.

If the surfaces are dirty

If you make a mistake in operation or if sound output stops, the
HELP function displays information that indicates how you can
remedy the situation.
If “ERROR” or scrolling characters (“SPEAKER OFF NOW”, for
example) appear on the display, do the following.

Press [-HELP, –RESET].

The remedy for the situation is displayed.

For your reference

You can reset the unit’s settings to the factory settings. If this is ever
necessary, press and hold [-HELP, –RESET] for about 2 seconds
until “RESET” is displayed.
This will not erase radio stations you have preset

-HELP
–RESET

Maintenance

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to
the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer.

Common problems

¡Ensure the AC mains lead is connected.

No power.

¡Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on.

Causes include shorting of the positive and negative speaker wires, using
speakers with an impedance lower than rated for this unit, straining of the
speakers through excessive volume or power, and using the unit in a hot
environment.

¡Use speakers with the right impedance rating.

Sound stops. “OVERLOAD”
appears on the display.

9

–

¡Turn the volume up.
¡Turn muting off.
¡Check connections to speakers and other equipment.
¡Turn on the speakers.
¡Turn off the tape monitor.
¡Select the correct source.
¡Change the DIGITAL input setting to suit the type of connection you have

made.

¡Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this unit.
¡Turn PCM FIX or DTS FIX off.

No sound.

18
21

6–11

18
21
18

12–13

16
16

–

10–11

¡Turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, then reconnect and turn the

unit on. Consult your dealer if “F 70” remains on the display.

“F 70” appears on the display.

Ref.Pages

Radio

¡Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.
¡Reduce the treble.
¡Select “DSP DEFEAT”.
¡Turn off nearby televisions, video decks, DVD players, and satellite receivers.
¡You may need an outdoor antenna or an antenna with more elements.
¡Separate the antenna from other cables, leads, and appliances.

The radio cannot be tuned in or
there is a lot of noise and
interference.

8–9

20
22
22

8–9

–

Ref.Pages

DSP sound modes

¡Ensure the size settings for your speakers are correct.
¡Check the DSP sound mode.
¡Cancel “DSP DEFEAT”.

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

12–13
16–17

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Ref.Pages

–

¡Change the television’s input mode to suit the connections between this unit

and the television.

The picture doesn’t appear on the
television.

¡Cancel “DSP DEFEAT”.
¡Turn SPEAKERS B off.
¡Turn DVD 6CH INPUT off.

DSP sound modes cannot be
selected.

22
19
19

¡Cancel “DSP DEFEAT”.

Cannot select “DIGITAL” input. 22

¡

Change the frequency step. Hold [BAND] down for 10 seconds to change the
step to 9 kHz.

The correct AM frequency cannot
be turned in.

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Specifications (DIN 45 500)

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■ AMPLIFIER SECTION

Power output (at 230 V for Continental Europe)

(at 240 V for the United Kingdom, Australia and
New Zealand)

DIN 1 kHz (T.H.D. 1 %) 2 x 100 W (6 Ω)
[SA-DX1050]
20 Hz–20 kHz continuous power output
both channels driven 2 x 80 W (6 Ω)

[SA-DX950]
40 Hz–20 kHz continuous power output
both channels driven 2 x 80 W (6 Ω)

Total harmonic distortion

[SA-DX1050] rated power at 20 Hz–20 kHz 0.09 % (6 Ω)
[SA-DX950] rated power at 40 Hz–20 kHz 0.09 % (6 Ω)
half power at 1 kHz 0.03 % (6 Ω)

Power output at 1 kHz each channel driven

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
Center 6–16 Ω
Surround 6–16 Ω

Frequency response

PHONO RIAA standard curve (30 Hz–15 kHz) ±0.8 dB
[SA-DX1050] CD, TAPE/MD, DVD, TV, VCR 1, VCR 2

10 Hz–40 kHz, ±3 dB

[SA-DX950 for Europe]
CD, TAPE/MD, DVD, TV, VCR 10 Hz–40 kHz, ±3 dB
[SA-DX950 for Australia and New Zealand]
CD, TAPE, DVD, TV, VCR 10 Hz–40 kHz, ±3 dB

Input sensitivity and impeadance

PHONO 3 mV/47 kΩ
[SA-DX1050] CD, TAPE/MD, DVD, TV, VCR 1, VCR 2

200 mV/22 kΩ

[SA-DX950 for Europe]
CD, TAPE/MD, DVD, TV, VCR 200 mV/22 kΩ
[SA-DX950 for Australia and New Zealand]
CD, TAPE, DVD, TV, VCR 200 mV/22 kΩ

S/N at rated power (6 Ω)

PHONO 70 dB (IHF, A: 80 dB)
[SA-DX1050] CD, TAPE/MD, DVD, TV, VCR 1, VCR 2

75 dB (IHF, A: 85 dB)

[SA-DX950 for Europe]
CD, TAPE/MD, DVD, TV, VCR 75 dB (IHF, A: 85 dB)
[SA-DX950 for Australia and New Zealand]
CD, TAPE, DVD, TV, VCR 75 dB (IHF, A: 85 dB)
DVD 6CH

100 dB (IHF A, Rated Power, S=2 V), 75 dB (IHF, A: 85 dB)

Output voltage

[SA-DX1050] TAPE/MD REC (OUT), VCR 1 OUT 200 mV
[SA-DX950 for Europe]
TAPE/MD REC (OUT), VCR OUT 200 mV
[SA-DX950 for Australia and New Zealand]
TAPE REC (OUT), VCR OUT 200 mV

Tone controls

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

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

Digital input

Optical 2
Coaxicial 1

■ 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 (73 dB, IHF)

STEREO 58 dB (67 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

For Continental Europe AC 230 V, 50 Hz

For the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand

AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption 230 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 430 x 158 x 375 mm
Mass [SA-DX1050] 10.0 kg

[SA-DX950] 9.8 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.

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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Osaka 542-8588, Japan

SUOMI

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VAROITUS:

TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI MUUN VAHINGON
VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA
SATEELLE, ROISKEELLE, VESIPISAROILLE TAI
KOSTEUDELLE.

ADVARSEL:

FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, STRØMSJOKK
ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE APPARATET
IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, VANNSPRUT, VANNDRÅPER
ELLER FUKTIGHET.

ADVARSEL!

APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, ET
INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET STED
HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER
UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER ELLER
LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER
VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR
ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN FORÅRSAKET AV
OVERHETING UNNGÅS.

VAROITUS!

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KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN
SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI.
VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI
EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN
YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU- TAI
TULIPALOVAARA.

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. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN, SPLASHING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.