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Technics SC-HDA710 Operating Instructions Manual

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DVD Audio System Component
Operating Instructions
SC-HDA710
Model No.
EB
EG
Note:
"EB" on the outer packaging indicates the United
Kingdom.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
RQT5479-B

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  • Page 1 DVD Audio System Component Operating Instructions SC-HDA710 Model No. Note: “EB” on the outer packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. RQT5479-B...
  • Page 2 For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please check and identify the supplied accessories. These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. System SC-HDA710 Amplifier SE-HDA710 AC mains lead.............1 pc. Tuner ST-HDA710 For the United Kingdom...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Before use Other operations Region numbers Convenient functions ............................Caution for AC Mains Lead Virtual Surround Sound (V.S.S.)..........34 ............. Adjusting the bass – BLFS (Brisk Low Frequency Sound)..35 Safety precautions ..............To enjoy even higher quality sound - AUDIO ONLY ....35 Disc selection and care ............

  • Page 4: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL (“EB” area code model only) COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. For your safety, please read the following text carefully. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF–KEEP DRY.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Disc selection and care Use this chart when selecting discs. You can use both 8 cm and 12 Placement cm discs. Do not use a disc adaptor for 8 cm discs. Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.

  • Page 6: The Remote Control

    The remote control Batteries ¡Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. ¡Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not; ¡mix old and new batteries. ¡use different types at the same time. ¡heat or expose to flame. ¡take apart.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation Å Stacking ı Speaker placement aST-HDA710 a Tuner b Amplifier bSE-HDA710 c DVD Audio/Video player d Cassette deck cSL-HDA710 dRS-HDA710 Note ¡There are superwoofers on the outside of the speakers and bass reflex ports in the back. Leave 5-cm clearance for the superwoofers and 5-cm clearance for the bass reflex ports.

  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections aAdhesive tape bTo household mains socket cTo TV (not included) AM ANT Speaker Amplifier Gray (+) Gray (+) Gray with H IG H black line (–) Gray with black line (–) Blue (+) M ID Blue (+) Blue with black line (–) Blue with LO W...
  • Page 9 Basic connections for supplied Optional antenna connections accessories Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor. Before connection FM outdoor antenna ¡Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are Note complete. ¡To prepare the AM loop antenna and speaker cables, twist the ¡Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Controls

    Front panel controls Tuner q q Display panel The display also shows information for the cassette deck, DVD Audio/Video player, and amplifier. w w Multiple sound indicators (MULTI) ........34 When “DOWN MIX” is flashing The DVD-Audio disc you are playing contains multiple-channel signals that cannot be down-mixed to be output through the two front speakers.
  • Page 11 Front panel controls Cassette deck @ @ 9 9 Cassette holder # # 0 0 Cassette tray open/close button ( OPEN/CLOSE) ..16 # # 1 1 Counter button (COUNTER)...........31 # # 2 2 Dolby noise reduction button (DOLBY NR)......16 # # 3 3 Counter reset button (RESET) ..........16 # # 4 4 Reverse mode select button (REV MODE) ......16 # # 5 5 Tape Program Sensor button (TPS SKIP) ......17 # # 6 6 Fast forward/rewind buttons (...

  • Page 12: The Display Demonstration

    The display demonstration The unit automatically shows a demonstration of the display when you connect the unit to the household AC mains supply. Turning the DEMO function off If the clock has not been set, a demonstration of the display is CLOCK/TIMER, –DEMO shown when the unit is off.

  • Page 13: Television Settings

    Television settings The menu language has been factory preset to English. You can change the language by going to “3 Menu Language” (\ page 40). Set the screen size to suit your television. The initial setting is for a regular television with an aspect ratio of 4:3. You do not have to change the setting if you have this kind of television.

  • Page 14: The Radio

    The Radio Manual tuning Radio stations can be tuned manually by selecting the station’s frequency or they can be preset into channels to make it easy to tune with the remote control ( a page 15). Preparation: Turn the unit on. Press [FM] or [AM] to select the band.

  • Page 15: Preset Tuning

    The Radio Preset tuning Choose either automatic presetting, which presets all the stations the tuner can receive, or manual presetting, which allows you to select the stations to preset and the order they are to be preset in. There are 39 channels available for presetting. TUNE/TIME ADJUST, Automatic presetting Do the following once each for FM and AM.

  • Page 16: Cassette Tapes

    Cassette tapes Preparation: Turn the unit on. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE], insert the cassette with the tape facing in. Make sure the cassette is fully inserted and press OPEN/CLOSE] to close the deck. RESET Press [DOLBY NR] to select Dolby NR or off.
  • Page 17 Cassette tapes Fast-forwarding and rewinding Press [ TPS] or [TPS ] while the tape is stopped. Tape direction rewind fast-forward High-speed fast-forward/rewind This cassette deck is designed to roughly double fast- forward/rewind speed automatically. When you fast-forward from the beginning of the tape or rewind from the end of it, the tape runs at high speed.

  • Page 18: Discs

    Discs Screens illustrated are examples. Normal play DVD-A DVD-V DVD, AUDIO, VIDEO, CD/VIDEO CD Preparation ¡ Turn the unit on. ¡ Turn the television on. ¡ Switch the video input mode on the television to suit the type of connection you have made (e.g., VIDEO 1). Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray.

  • Page 19: Resume Function

    Discs If a menu screen is shown DVD-A DVD-V A menu screen is shown on your (menu example) television shortly after starting some Symphony No.9 DVD-Video and Video CDs. To continue play you must make a The first The third movement movement selection.

  • Page 20: Other Modes Of Play

    Other modes of play Specifying a group to play DVD-A While stopped or playing Press [GROUP] to select the group. The group changes each time you press the button. You can also change the group with the cursor buttons ) or the numbered buttons.

  • Page 21: Skipping Tracks And Chapters

    Skipping tracks and chapters Starting play from a specified time - Time Search DVD-A DVD-V DVD-A DVD-V Press [ ] (backward) or [ ] (forward) You can specify times within groups on DVD-Audio, or within titles on the remote control. on DVD-Video.

  • Page 22: Fast Forward And Rewind - Search

    Other modes of play Fast forward and rewind - SEARCH DVD-A DVD-V During play Press [ ] (backward) or [ ] (forward) on the remote control. Each press increases the speed of the search. There are five speeds. Press and hold [ ] or [ ] on the main unit.

  • Page 23: Marking A Position You Want To Play Again: Marker

    Marking a position you want to play Using menus to play again: MARKER DVD-A DVD-V DVD-A DVD-V By calling up menus during play, you can start play from a specific title or chapter. This feature allows you to mark a specific point on a disc so you can Menu content depends on disc.

  • Page 24: Changing Soundtracks

    Other modes of play Changing soundtracks DVD-A DVD-V Some DVDs have more than one soundtrack recorded on them, such as multiple languages or PCM, and you can change soundtracks during play. SLEEP DISP CANCEL During play (Display example: DVD-Audio) Press [AUDIO] to LPCM display the audio 1 192k 24b 2ch...

  • Page 25: Changing Subtitle Language

    Changing subtitle language Repeat play DVD-A DVD-V DVD-A DVD-V Some DVDs have more than one subtitle language recorded on This feature allows you to repeat titles, tracks and chapters. them, and you can change the language during play. When playing DVD-Audio, the selected group play mode (normal or all groups) is repeated.

  • Page 26: Random Play

    Other modes of play Random play DVD-A You can play all the tracks on the disc once each in random order. When playing DVD-Audio, tracks in the groups you specified are played in random order. (Display example: DVD-Audio) SLEEP DISP CANCEL While stopped Random Playback...

  • Page 27: Playing Tracks In A Selected Order - Program Play

    Playing tracks in a selected order – Program Play DVD-A Program play: Select up to 24 tracks to play in the order you choose Program play: To cancel program play Press [ While stopped To change the program Press [PLAY Choose a group and track, then press ENTER.

  • Page 28: Graphic User Interface - Gui

    Graphic User Interface - GUI GUI are icons that appear on the screen that allow you to interact with the player. The long thin GUI that show information about the player and discs are called GUI screens. Operations you can perform with GUI may be performed with other buttons ( a see the preceding pages) or they may only be available with GUI.
  • Page 29 Disc GUI screen Icon Content you can change Operation Group number (DVD-Audio) Select Press ENTER Track number (DVD-Audio, Video CD and CD) Select Title number (DVD-Video) Press ENTER Chapter number (DVD-Video) Select Press ENTER Time (select a position to start play by specifying a time) (DVD) Press the numbered buttons and press [ENTER] 1:56:37...
  • Page 30 Graphic User Interface - GUI Unit GUI screen Icon Content you can change Operation The start (A) and finish (B) points of A-B repeat Press at the two points. ENTER Press again to cancel. Repeat play modes DVD-Audio, Video CD, CD: T (Track) →...

  • Page 31: Before Recording

    Before recording Selection of tapes for recording The unit automatically identifies the type of tape. Normal position/TYPE 1 High position/ TYPE 2 COUNTER Metal position/ TYPE 4 To display the tape counter while recording Press [COUNTER]. The counter is displayed for about five seconds. Erasure prevention The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording.

  • Page 32: Recording The Radio

    Recording the radio Preparation: Do the preparatory steps ( a page 31). Tune to the required station. ( a page 14 or 15) Press [¡ ¡ REC PAUSE]. The deck goes into the recording standby mode, [¡REC PAUSE] indicator lights and a play indicator starts flashing. Press [v v ] or [u u ] to start recording.

  • Page 33: One Touch Cd Editing (Ai Edit)

    Recording discs One touch CD editing (AI EDIT) INPUT SELECTOR The unit calculates the length of the tape and decides which tracks go on which side of the cassette so tracks are not cut off midway. Preparation: Do the preparatory steps ( a page 31). Select DVD as the source with [INPUT SELECTOR].

  • Page 34: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions Virtual Surround Sound (V.S.S.) V.S.S. DVD-A DVD-V Use this feature to enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two speakers or headphones. This effect only works with DVD recorded BLFS using Dolby Digital with two or more channels. FINE TWEETER During play CONTROL...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Bass - Blfs (Brisk Low Frequency Sound)

    Adjusting the bass – Muting the volume BLFS (Brisk Low Frequency Sound) Remote control only Use this feature to emphasize the bass (HIGH or LOW), or weaken Press [MUTING]. MUTING ON it (LIGHT). Volume is reduced to minimum. BLFS HIGH Press [BLFS].

  • Page 36: Using The Timers

    Using the timers The play timer This timer starts play of the selected source at the selected time. The example shows settings for preset radio channel 3 to play between 6:30 and 7:40, Friday at –40 dB. PLAY/ Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time ( a page 12), preset radio stations if you want the timer to start playing the radio ( a page 15).

  • Page 37: The Record Timer

    Using the timers The record timer This timer records the radio at the set time. The example shows settings for recording preset channel 3 on Saturday from 18:30 to 19:30. PLAY/ Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time ( a page 12), preset radio stations ( a page 15).

  • Page 38: The Play And Record Timers

    Using the timers The play and record timers Checking the timers Press [CLOCK/TIMER, –DEMO] to select “ PLAY” (or “ REC”) The timer conditions are shown in the following order: Day → times → source → (“ PLAY” only) volume The timers can be checked even if the unit is off.

  • Page 39: Initial Settings

    Initial settings Changing the initial settings You can decide how to play discs before you start play. Refer to the chart on the following pages and use the operations described below to change the settings. Preparation: Turn the television on and switch its input mode to suit the type of connection you have made (eg., VIDEO 1).
  • Page 40 Initial settngs Summary of initial settings This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. Underlined items are the factory settings. The menu and on-screen message language has been factory preset to English. You can change the language by going to “3 Menu language” and selecting the preferred language.
  • Page 41 Changes to the initial settings remain intact after the unit is turned off. Do the setting procedures again to restore to the original settings. There is no item 7 or 8. Setting details Select the soundtrack language. Some discs are designed to start in a certain language despite any changes you make here. Select the subtitle language.
  • Page 42 Initial settngs Speaker setting You must change these settings if you have connected another amplifier and speakers in order to enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound. Speaker mode SLEEP DISP CANCEL Set the presence and size of the speakers you have connected. The sound for a speaker channel will not be output if you set the presence incorrectly.
  • Page 43 Ratings Delay time To set a ratings level Changing the delay time allows you to make up for differences in Go to “2 Ratings”, select a level between 7 and 0, press [ENTER] distance between the speakers and the listening position. and enter a password.

  • Page 44: Using Other Equipment

    Using other equipment Adding to your system Enjoying the 5.1-channel surround effects found on DVDs – Connecting the optional amplifier, SC-HDX3 Read the operating instructions for SC-HDX3. aStereo connection and monaural connection cables (included with SC-HDX3) 5.1 ch AUDIO OUT CENTER SURROUND LINE IN...
  • Page 45 Enjoying the 5.1-channel surround effects found on DVDs – Connecting a 5.1-channel amplifier and speakers aStereo phono cables 5.1 ch AUDIO IN SUB- SURROUND FRONT 5.1 ch AUDIO OUT CENTER WOOFER LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT CENTER SURROUND FRONT SUBWOOFER bAmplifier with 5.1-channel input terminals c5.1-channel speaker system Change the settings as follows when you have connected a 5.1-channel amplifier and speakers.
  • Page 46 Using other equipment External unit connections bTuner ¡Turn off the power to all units before making connections. ¡Refer to the manual of the other unit for details. (Cables and equipment not included.) EXT/ aDVD Audio/Video player To listen to other equipment and make recordings Connect other equipment to the EXT/MD IN terminals to output sound through this unit's speakers or to record onto the cassette DIGITAL...
  • Page 47 Using other equipment Listening to an external source Press [INPUT SELECTOR ( )] to REC PAUSE select EXT/MD mode. Each time you press [INPUT SELECTOR]: TUNER TAPE EXT/MD v, u On the remote control DOLBY NR, REV MODE Press [EXT/MD]. Operate the unit.

  • Page 48: How Different Kinds Of Software Appear On Your Television

    How different kinds of software appear on your television DVD software is recorded in a variety of picture formats, and how they appear on your TV depends on the software, the kind of TV you have, and the picture mode your TV is set to. ¡Letterbox refers to pictures where black bands appear at the top and bottom.

  • Page 49: Glossary

    Glossary Video Other Frame Track Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving This is the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CD, and Video CD, and picture. usually equates to a single song. Field Index One frame is made up of two fields. Indexes are included on some DVD-Audio to further divide tracks A regular television shows these fields one after the other to create into smaller sections.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Guide

    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. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers i.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    The DVD Audio/video player The disc may be upside down. !8 The display is wrong or play won’t start. Wipe the disc. Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard. t Condensation may have formed in the player due to a sudden change in temperature. Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again.

  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications TUNER DVD Audio/Video PLAYER SPEAKER SYSTEM Pre-amplifier section Disc played Type 3 way, 3 speaker, bassreflex system Input sensitivity/impedance DVD-Audio/Video discs Speaker(s) EXT/MD IN 250 mV/15 kΩ 8/12 cm single-sided, single-layer Superwoofer 14 cm cone type Output level/impedance 8/12 cm single-sided, double-layer Midrange 12 cm cone type...

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