Technics SA-DX1050 Operating Instructions Manual

Technics SA-DX1050 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

SA-DX1050
Model No.
SA-DX950
SA-DX1050
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
P
PC
RQT5730-P

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    AV Control Receiver Operating Instructions SA-DX1050 Model No. SA-DX950 SA-DX1050 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. RQT5730-P...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    These operating instructions are applicable to models SA- Listening caution ................ DX1050 and SA-DX950, however, are intended primarily for PRECAUTIONS ................model SA-DX1050. Control reference guide ............Supplied accessories Connections Connections ................Please check and identify the supplied Connecting video equipment ............6...
  • Page 3: Listening Caution

    THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Enjoying surround sound CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Pages limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Connect your equipment These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 4: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS Before using this unit please read these operating instructions carefully. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below. Afterwards keep them handy for future reference. Safety Placement 1.
  • Page 5: Control Reference Guide

    Speaker select buttons [SPEAKERS, A, B]....(13, 18) # # 0 0 Low impedance indicator [LOW IMP] .........(14) # # 1 1 Stereo indicator [STEREO] ..........(22) SA-DX1050 only # # 2 2 Monaural indicator [MONO]..........(22) MOS-FET light [MOS-FET] ...........(12) r r Help/reset button [-HELP, –RESET]........(24)
  • Page 6: Connections

    ¡Use analog connection to enjoy sources that cannot be decoded indicated. on this unit and to record a source ( \ pages 16, 19 and 24). Connecting video equipment SA-DX1050 only The S-VIDEO terminals Connections through these terminals provide higher quality pictures than through the video terminal.
  • Page 7: Connecting Audio Equipment

    Optical fiber cable Coaxial cable Connecting audio equipment Turntable OUTPUT FRONT S-VIDEO CD player VCR1 LOOP ANT MONITOR HOLDER – Only for turntable DIGITAL IN VCR1 DVD/DVD 6CH OUTPUT MONITOR CENTER SURROUND OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL with ground (TV) (DVD) SPEAKERS HAUT –...
  • Page 8: Antenna Connections

    Connections Antenna connections When mounting the antenna to a column, wall or rack FM antenna Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. Screw (included) FM indoor antenna (included) AM loop antenna (included) Adhesive tape S-VIDEO LOOP ANT VCR1 MONITOR HOLDER...
  • Page 9: Connecting The Ac Power Supply Cord And Other Information

    Connecting the AC power supply cord and other information FRONT SA-DX1050 only – Cooling fan The cooling fan operates at PARLEURS “SWITCHED” AC outlet high power output levels only. SURROUND CENTER FRONT Power to the outlet is controlled by R B L the power switch of this unit.
  • Page 10: Speaker Connections

    Speaker connections Placement of speakers Front speakers 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. Front speaker Front speaker Center speaker (left) (right) Place underneath or above the center of the TV.
  • Page 11 Center speaker 6-8 Ω Speaker impedance: FRONT S-VIDEO VCR1 MONITOR – L IN VCR1 DVD/DVD 6CH Center speaker MONITOR CENTER SURROUND COAXIAL SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND FRONT R B L SUBWOOFER TAPE FRONT PLAY SUBWOOFER (OUT) (IN) (OUT) (IN) AC OUTLET (OUT) AC IN –...
  • 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 MOS-FET light on SA-DX1050) for better viewing in a darkened room. The factory setting is OFF (normal brightness). RQT5730...
  • 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 [POWER, 8 8 ].
  • 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] to turn on SPEAKERS A. You cannot adjust output level when SPEAKERS B is on. Press [TEST] to output the test signal.
  • 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 (analog or PCM signals).
  • Page 17: Sfc Modes

    DSP sound modes SFC MODE 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 analog stereo sources. The SFC modes cannot be used if the input signal is Dolby Digital or DTS.
  • Page 18: Enjoying The Sounds

    Press [SPEAKERS A]. “SURROUND” and “SFC” do not work if you select “B”. Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the input source. (SA-DX1050) The indicator corresponding to the selected source lights. DIGITAL INPUT To switch between analog and digital input (CD, DVD, and TV) Press [DIGITAL INPUT].
  • Page 19 Enjoying the sounds SPEAKERS B DVD 6CH INPUT To switch between DVD 2 channel and 6 channel input There may be times when you need to use analog input for DVD, such as to enjoy sources recorded with linear PCM and multiple channel linear PCM.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Tone And Balance

    +, R: to raise the selected tone or shift the balance to the right speaker. The previous display returns after a few seconds. – BASS, TREBLE Using the VCR 2 terminals SA-DX1050 only –10 dB +10 dB BALANCE This button only works when “VCR 1” is selected as the input source.
  • Page 21: Muting The Volume

    To cancel Press [MUTING]. Muting is also canceled when the unit is turned off. Adjusting the subwoofer level SA-DX1050 SA-DX950 TAPE TAPE MONITOR (MONITOR) You can adjust the volume of the subwoofer while listening to a source.
  • 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 2 or 1 1 ] to select the FM MODE DSP SOUND MODE frequency of the station.
  • Page 23: Preset Tuning

    The radio MEMORY 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.
  • Page 24: Making A Recording

    TAPE or VCR 1/2 (or VCR). INPUT SELECTOR Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the source to be recorded. SA-DX1050 only If you selected “VCR 1” in step 1, set [VCR 1 l l , VCR 2 k k ] to the required VCR 1 VCR 2 position.
  • Page 25: Specifications

    PHONO RIAA standard curve ±0.8 dB Maximum input voltage 1.5 Vp-p 75 Ω [SA-DX1050] CD, TAPE, DVD, TV, VCR 1/VCR 2 Input/output impedance 10 Hz–70 kHz, ±3 dB [SA-DX950] CD, TAPE, DVD, TV, VCR 10 Hz–70 kHz, ±3 dB GENERAL...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the checks below. 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. For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter in the U.S.A.
  • Page 27: Servicenter List (U.s.a.)

    Servicenter List (U.S.A.) RQT5730...
  • Page 28: Warranty (U.s.a.)

    LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS ALL AUDIO RACKS (cabinets)–parts only 30 days. There are no express warranties except as listed above. TECHNICS STAND ALONE SPEAKERS, SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS– THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR labor and parts for three (3) years.

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