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    A V 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[...]

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    The radio ..................................................................................... 22 Manual tuning ..............................................................................22 Preset tuning ...............................................................................23 RDS broadcasts ....................................... 24 To[...]

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    3 RQT5802 Bef ore 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 operatio[...]

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    Caution f or A C Mains Lead 4 RQT5802 (F or 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 r[...]

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    Contr ol reference guide 5 RQT5802 Bef ore use TUNED MONO LOW IMP SPEAKERS EON PS PTY RT kHz MHz PRO LOGIC DIGITAL WAKE SLEEP SOUND MODE STEREO SURROUND SFC LC R LS S LFE RS PCM FIXED M RDS AB INPUT TAPE/MD (TAPE MONITOR) VCR1 / VCR2 TV DVD CD TUNER INPUT SELECTOR VCR 1 VIDEO IN TAPE MONITOR BASS/TREBLE UP VOLUME DOWN SPEAKERS PHONES PRESET BAND FM[...]

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    CD TUNER INPUT SELECTOR VCR 1 VIDEO IN OFER LEVEL DVD 6CH INPUT L R – + L AUDIO IN R PHONO VCR 2 VCR 2 DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT LOOP ANT HOLDER TV VCR1 DVD S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL2 (DVD) OPTICAL1 (TV) VCR1 DVD/DVD 6CH SUBWOOFER OUT IN IN PLAY (IN) REC (OUT) IN SUBWOOFER R L R L GND DIGITAL IN FM ANT AM ANT 75 Ω EXT LOOP RA [...]

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    LOOP ANT HOLDER TV VCR1 DVD S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT TV TV MONITOR CENTER SURROUND COAXIAL OPTICAL2 (DVD) OPTICAL1 (TV) VCR1 DVD/DVD 6CH SUBWOOFER (OUT) IN IN IN IN OUT FRONT IN SUBWOOFER L R R L R L DIGITAL IN FM ANT AM ANT 75 Ω EXT LOOP RA L FRONT RB L + – FRONT R L SURROUND CENTER + – SPEAKERS HAUT – PARLEURS OUT IN PLAY (IN) REC (OUT) GND CD[...]

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    LOOP ANT HOLDER TV VCR1 S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT TV TV MONITOR COAXIAL OPTICAL2 (DVD) OPTICAL1 (TV) VCR1 IN (OUT) PLAY (IN) REC (OUT) R L GND DIGITAL IN FM ANT AM ANT 75 Ω EXT LOOP CD PHONO TAPE OUT IN 1 2 3 LOOP ANT HOLDER TV VCR1 S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT TV TV MONITOR COAXIAL OPTICAL2 (DVD) OPTICAL1 (TV) VCR1 IN (OUT) PLAY (IN) REC (OUT) R L GND DIGITAL [...]

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    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 Car[...]

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    LOOP ANT HOLDER TV VCR1 DVD S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT TV TV MONITOR CENTER SURROUND COAXIAL OPTICAL2 (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 RA L FRONT RB L + – FRONT R L SURROUND CENTER + – AC IN AC OUTLET SPEAKERS CD PH[...]

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    TV VCR1 DVD S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT TV TV MONITOR CENTER SURROUND COAXIAL CAL2 VD) VCR1 DVD/DVD 6CH SUBWOOFER (OUT) IN IN IN (IN) (OUT) PLAY (IN) REC (OUT) FRONT IN SUBWOOFER L R R L TAL IN RA L FRONT RB L + – FRONT R L CENTER AC IN SPEAKERS CD TAPE OUT IN SURROUND + – TV VCR1 DVD S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT TV TV MONITOR CENTER SURROUND COAXIAL 2 VCR1 DVD[...]

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    Customizing y our receiver 12 RQT5802 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 th[...]

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    Customizing your receiver 13 RQT5802 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 y ou want to change.[...]

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    Customizing your receiver 14 RQT5802 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 “ LO W IMP ” lights up on the display . Press and hold down again to cancel “ LOW IMP ” . Note that when “ LOW IMP ” is on, SPEAKERS A a[...]

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    Adjusting speaker output level 15 RQT5802 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 m[...]

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    DSP sound modes 16 RQT5802 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 LC R 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 automaticall[...]

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    DSP sound modes 17 RQT5802 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[...]

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    Enjo ying the sounds 18 RQT5802 1 Press [ 8 ]. 2 Press [SPEAKERS A]. “ SURROUND ” and “ SFC ” do not work if you select “ B ” . 3 T urn [INPUT SELECT OR] 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].[...]

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    Enjoying the sounds 19 RQT5802 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 [D VD 6CH INPUT]. Each time you p[...]

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    Enjoying the sounds 20 RQT5802 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 [B ASS/TREBLE, BALANCE]. Each time you press the button: BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE ↑ BASS: To adjust the ba[...]

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    Enjoying the sounds 21 RQT5802 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 v olume Adjusting the subwoof er level A B TV TUNER/BAND VCR T APE 3 2 1 6 5[...]

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    The radio 22 RQT5802 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 T urn [INPUT SELECT OR] to select “ TUNER ” . 2 Press [B AND] to select “ FM ” or “ AM ” . 3 Press [TUNING 2 or 1 ] to select the frequency of the st[...]

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    The radio 23 RQT5802 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 chan[...]

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    RDS br oadcasts Only for Europe 24 RQT5802 T o display RDS inf ormation 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 R[...]

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    RDS broadcasts Only for Europe 25 RQT5802 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 W[...]

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    Making a recor ding 26 RQT5802 ¡ 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 [...]

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    27 RQT5802 Reference 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 [T[...]

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    The HELP function 28 RQT5802 To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap- and-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 c[...]

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    29 RQT5802 Reference T r oubleshooting 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 prob lems ¡ Ensure the AC mains lead is co[...]

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    Specifications (DIN 45 500) 30 RQT5802 ■ 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 outp[...]

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    31 RQT5802 Reference MEMO[...]

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    RQT5802-B H0101HM0 En Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Osaka 542-8588, Japan SUOMI NORSK V AROITUS: TULIPALO-, S Ä HK Ö ISKUVAARAN TAI MUUN VAHINGON V Ä HENT Ä MISEKSI EI LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, ROISKEELLE, VESIPISAROILLE TAI KOSTEUDELLE. AD V ARSEL: FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, STR Ø MSJOKK ELLER SKADER P Å PRODUKTET, M ?[...]