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

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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°