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Technics SA-DA20 Operating Instructions Manual

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SA-DA20
Model No.
SA-DA15
SA-DA20 (Black version)
E
EB
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.
RQT5861-B

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    AV Control Receiver Operating Instructions SA-DA20 Model No. SA-DA15 SA-DA20 (Black version) 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Caution for AC Mains Lead ............. These operating instructions are applicable to models Control reference guide ............SA-DA20 and SA-DA15, however, are intended primarily for model SA-DA20. Connections ................Connecting video equipment ............6 Connecting audio equipment............7 Supplied accessories Connecting digital equipment ............8...

  • Page 3: Ac Mains Lead

    Safety precautions Enjoying surround sound Placement Pages Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high Connect your equipment temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. 6–9 Do not place heavy items on the unit.

  • 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 OR COLOURED GREEN OR (“EB” area code model only) GREEN/YELLOW. For your safety, please read the following text carefully. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF–KEEP DRY.

  • Page 5: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide 8 9 10 VOLUME DIGITAL INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS BI-WIRE BI-AMP TIMER DVD 6CH INPUT VGCA TAPE MONITOR DIGITAL INPUT VIA TONE MODE TIME TUNING PRESET MEMORY VCR 2 BASS TREBLE BALANCE VCR 3 PTY SELECTOR DISPLAY MODE-PTY SEARCH WAKE VCR 3 PHONES...

  • Page 6: Connections

    Connections Stereo phono cable Video connection cable White To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating Note instructions. ¡Turn off all components before making any connections. ¡Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS ( \ page 18). Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise ¡Use analogue connection to enjoy sources that cannot be indicated.

  • Page 7: Connecting Audio Equipment

    Connection with 21 pin scart cable a VCR (for play only) TAPE/MD FRONT PLAY (OUT) (IN) MONITOR OPTICAL 1 (TV) LOOP ANT HOLDER OPTICAL 2 (DVD) VCR 1 S-VIDEO DIGITAL IN BI-WIRE VCR 2 VCR 1 AUDIO OUT COAXIAL – PHONO FRONT SURROUND...

  • Page 8: Connecting Digital Equipment

    Connections Connecting digital equipment Optical fiber cable Coaxial cable a Satellite receiver, etc. Changing the digital input settings You can change the input settings for the DIGITAL OUT digital terminals if necessary (for example, if your CD player doesn’t have a coaxial output terminal).

  • Page 9: (Only For The United Kingdom)

    To connect an outdoor antenna FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna ¡Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. ¡Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other ¡The antenna should be installed by a competent technician. convenient location. ¡Leave the loop antenna connected. ¡Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.

  • Page 10: Speaker Connections

    Speaker connections Placement of speakers Front speakers a Center speaker Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that there is good coherency between the picture and sound. b Front speaker c Front speaker Center speaker (left) (right)
  • Page 11 Front speakers (bi-wiring connection) Speaker impedance: BI-WIRE: 6-16 Ω a Front speaker c Front speaker (right) (left) FRONT TAPE PLAY (OUT) (IN) MONITOR OPTICAL AC OUTLET DIGITAL OPTICAL VCR 1 d Speaker b Speaker cables S-VIDEO BI-WIRE cables VCR 2 VCR 1 OPTICAL –...

  • Page 12: Customizing Your Receiver

    The factory settings are: COAX DVD: OPT2 OPT1 DIMMER This setting allows you to dim the unit’s display (and turn off the white lights on SA-DA20) for better viewing in a darkened room. The factory setting is OFF (normal brightness). RQT5861...

  • Page 13: Basic Steps

    Customizing your receiver Basic steps 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. Press [8]. Press [A] and [B] at the same time.
  • Page 14 Customizing your receiver SPEAKERS A, B 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.

  • Page 15: Adjusting Speaker Output Level

    Adjusting speaker output level 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. Press [A] or [BI-WIRE] to turn on SPEAKERS A or BI-WIRE. You cannot adjust output level when SPEAKERS B is on.

  • Page 16: Dsp Sound Modes

    DSP sound modes DSP SOUND MODE DIGITAL INPUT 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).

  • Page 17: Sfc Modes

    DSP sound modes DSP SOUND MODE SFC modes 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.

  • Page 18: Enjoying The Sounds

    Enjoying the sounds Press [8]. Press [A] or [BI-WIRE]. “SURROUND” and “SFC” do not work if you select “B”. A, B and BI-WIRE refer to the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit. Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the input source.
  • Page 19 Enjoying the sounds SPEAKERS B DVD 6CH INPUT Using DVD 6CH INPUT You may need to use 6 channel analogue input for DVD, for example when you are playing discs recorded with digital signals this unit cannot decode. These signals include MPEG and high quality, multi-channel linear PCM with sampling frequencies of 96 and 192 kHz.

  • Page 20: Turning On The Vgca

    Enjoying the sounds VGCA INPUT SELECTOR Turning on the VGCA This unit features a state-of-the-art variable gain control amplifier (VGCA). This feature cuts down greatly on noise encountered during normal use. Press [VGCA]. The “VIA TONE” indicator goes out and the “ON” indicator lights when “VGCA”...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Tone

    Enjoying the sounds VCR 2 INPUT SELECTOR VCR 3 Adjusting the tone Turn [BASS] to adjust bass. Turn [TREBLE] to adjust treble. Adjusting the balance Turn [BALANCE] to adjust the left/right sound balance. Using the VCR 3 terminals BASS TREBLE BALANCE Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select STOP PAUSE...

  • Page 22: The Radio

    The radio Manual tuning 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). Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “TUNER”. Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. Press [TUNING, 2, 1, PTY FM MODE, EON VGCA SELECTOR] to select the frequency of...

  • Page 23: Preset Tuning

    The radio MEMORY, PTY SEARCH 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.

  • Page 24: Rds Broadcasts

    RDS broadcasts 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.

  • Page 25: Eon Tuning

    RDS broadcasts 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.) Press [RDS].

  • Page 26: Other Functions

    When using the unit in a darkened MUTING room Dimming the display and turning off the white lights (SA-DA20 only) can improve video viewing in dark or dimly lit rooms. Press [DIMMER]. TAPE MONITOR Repeat to turn on again.

  • Page 27: Making A Recording

    Making a recording Note ¡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.

  • Page 28: Remote Control

    Remote control Apart from the receiver, this remote control can also operate Panasonic or Technics cassette decks, CD players, MD decks, televisions, video decks and DVD players, provided they have remote control sensors. ¡For details on operating other equipment, see the instruction manual provided with the specific unit.

  • Page 29: Button Guide

    Remote control Button guide Buttons r, !4 , !7 and !8 function in the same way as the controls on the main unit. TUNER/BAND TAPE q q [^] RECEIVER for turning the equipment on and off TOP MENU MENU RCVR DISC TAPE .......

  • Page 30: Operating The Receiver

    Remote control Operating the receiver RCVR Reference pages are given in parentheses. TUNER/BAND TAPE TUNER/BAND To turn the unit on/off RECEIVER TOP MENU MENU RECEIVER To select an input source and switch the remote control to TUNER/BAND TAPE ENTER each operation mode DISPLAY RETURN RECEIVER...

  • Page 31: Operating A Dvd/Cd Player Or Md Deck

    To search through the disc PAUSE “MEGA CD changer” means any SLOW /SEARCH DISC ENTER/ To start slow-motion play DECK 1/2 Technics CD changer that takes more than 50 discs. PAUSE To view frame-by-frame PLAY To skip to the beginning of a SKIP...

  • Page 32: Operating A Tv

    Remote control Operating a TV To turn the TV on/off TUNER/BAND TAPE To select the television’s TV/AV RECEIVER input mode TOP MENU MENU CHANNEL To change channels sequentially ENTER DISPLAY RETURN To select channels directly SLOW /SEARCH SKIP ≥10/-/-- STOP PAUSE PLAY To adjust the television’s...

  • Page 33: Operating A Vcr

    Operating a VCR Operating a cassette deck TAPE TAPE To turn the VCR on/off To turn the deck on/off CHANNEL Only when using a double cassette DISC ENTER/ To change channels deck DECK 1/2 sequentially To select deck 1 or 2 PLAY To start play To select channels directly...

  • Page 34: To Change The Remote Control Codes

    Remote control To change the remote control codes Change the remote control code: ¡To operate a Panasonic or Technics TV, VCR, or DVD player with a different code. TUNER/BAND TAPE ¡To operate another brand of TV, VCR, or DVD player.
  • Page 35 08, 10, 11, 37 PHONOLA UNIVERSUM 03, 08, 32, 37 ITT/NOKIA 18, 27, 37 DVD player codes PANASONIC PHILIPS 04, 16 SONY DENON 01, 17 PIONEER TECHNICS FERGUSON RAITE THOMSON HITACHI TOSHIBA SABA YAMAHA KENWOOD SAMPO ZENITH 07, 12 MITSUBISHI SAMSUNG...

  • Page 36: Timer Function

    Timer function There are two timer functions: the sleep timer and the wake timer. 12 3 ¡ ¡ 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.

  • Page 37: The Help Function

    The HELP function 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. TUNER/BAND TAPE Press [HELP].

  • Page 38: 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. Common problems Ref.Pages No power.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    For the United Kingdom AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption 270 W Dimensions (W x H x D) [SA-DA20] 430 x 180 x 370 mm [SA-DA15] 430 x 158 x 370 mm Mass [SA-DA20] 13.7 kg [SA-DA15] 11.7 kg...
  • Page 40 SUOMI VAROITUS: WARNING: TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE, TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ...

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