Technics SA-DA10 manual

A V Control Stereo Receiver Operating Instructions Model No . SA-DA10 SA-DA8 The photographs show the gold version of SA-DA8. Model SA-DA10 is only for the United Kingdom. The black version of SA-DA8 is only for the United Kingdom. Note: “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, [...]

RQT5518 2 Table of contents Caution for AC Mains Lead ............................................. 3 Safety precautions ........................................................... 4 To enjoy surround sound ................................................ 5 Front panel controls ......................................................... 6 Concerning [...]

3 RQT5518 Before use Caution for AC Mains Lead CA UTION! 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. (F or United Kingdom) (“EB” area[...]

RQT5518 4 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. Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion and unwanted a[...]

5 RQT5518 To enjoy surround sound 30 ° 30 ° 120 ° 30 ° 30 ° 120 ° Before use Do the connections, settings, and adjustments in the order shown to enjoy surround sound. Be sure to make the correct speaker settings. If, for example, you have not connected a center speaker and you leave the initial setting value of LARGE as it is, then dialog and[...]

RQT5518 6 Front panel controls SPEAKERS A B BI-WIRE BI-AMP VOLUME MIN MAX DIGITAL INPUT SELECTOR TUNING PRESET MEMORY BAND FM MODE DSP SOUND MODE DVD 6CH INPUT VGCA ON VIA TONE MIN MAX MIN MAX L R BALANCE TREBLE BASS VCR 2 VCR 3 VCR 3 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TAPE MONIT OR DIGITAL INPUT PHONES TIMER -MODE –TIME RDS EON PTY SELECTOR DISPLAY MODE PTY [...]

7 RQT5518 TUNED STEREO MONO LOW IMP SPEAKERS EON PS PTY RT AAC kHz MHz PRO LOGIC PROGRAM FORMAT DIGITAL SLEEP SOUND MODE STEREO SURROUND SFC LC R LS S LFE RS SUB- WOOFER M RDS AB BI-WIRE WAKE 29 30 32 33 34 35 36 38 31 37 39 40 41 43 42 44 45 46 Display section No. Name Ref.page No. Name Ref.page @9 @9 @9 @9 @9 Tuned indicator (TUNED) .............[...]

RQT5518 8 Front panel controls No. Name Ref.page Remote control SA-DA10 $7 $7 $7 $7 $7 Standby/on button ( ) .................................... 39 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 Input select buttons (TV, VCR, DVD, TAPE, CD, TUNER/BAND, MD) ..... 39 $9 $9 $9 $9 $9 Numbered buttons ...................................... 29, 39 %0 %0 %0 %0 %0 Direct tuning/disc ent[...]

9 RQT5518 A B C 3 1 2 1 2 3 SA-D A10 SA-D A8 (R6, AA, UM-3) (R6, AA, UM-3) Remote control signal sensor Transmission window About 7 meters in front of the signal sensor. (The actual range will depend on the angle at which the remote control is used.) Before use Concerning the remote control Use of batteries ¡ Align the poles (+ and –) properly w[...]

RQT5518 10 LOOP ANT HOLDER FM ANT 75 Ω EXT AM ANT GND OPTICAL OPTICAL RL IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT VCR 2 VCR 1 REC (OUT) PLAY (IN) IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER LF HF + – + – A BI-WIRE DIGITAL CD TV TV LOOP MONITOR OUT TV SUBWOOFER OUT CD TAPE/MD SPEAKERS VCR 1 TV S-VIDEO PHONO L R R L R L RLR L RLR L RL RL B DVD/ DVD 6CH DVD FRONT RL SUBWOOFER IN[...]

11 RQT5518 LOOP ANT HOLDER FM ANT 75 Ω EXT AM ANT GND OPTICAL OPTICAL FRONT RL SUBWOOFER IN CENTER SURROUND R SURROUND L IN REC (OUT) PLAY (IN) IN IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER LF HF + – + – AC IN A BI-WIRE DIGITAL CD DVD DVD/ DVD 6CH LOOP SUBWOOFER OUT CD TAPE/MD SPEAKERS VCR 1 TV DVD S-VIDEO PHONO L R R L R L RLR L RLR L RL RL B RL IN IN IN IN I[...]

RQT5518 12 LOOP ANT HOLDER FM ANT 75 Ω EXT AM ANT GND OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL FRONT RL SUBWOOFER IN CENTER SURROUND R SURROUND L RL IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT VCR 2 VCR 1 REC (OUT) PLAY (IN) DIGITAL CD DVD TV DVD/ DVD 6CH TV LOOP MONITOR OUT TV SUBWOOFER OUT CD TAPE PHONO L R R L R L 1 2 3 LOOP ANT HOLDER FM ANT 75 Ω EXT AM ANT GND OPTICAL OP[...]

13 RQT5518 IN IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER LF HF + – + – AC IN A BI-WIRE VCR 1 TV DVD S-VIDEO LRL LRL RL RL MONITOR OUT FM ANT 75 Ω EXT AM ANT GND OPTICAL FRONT RL SUBWOOFER IN CENTER SURROUND R SURROUND L RL IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT VCR 2 VCR 1 TV DVD/ DVD 6CH TV LOOP MONITOR OUT TV SUBWOOFER OUT PHONO L R R L 5–12 m LOOP ANT HOLDER FM ANT[...]

RQT5518 14 LOOP ANT HOLDER FM ANT 75 Ω EXT AM ANT GND OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL FRONT RL SUBWOOFER IN CENTER SURROUND R SURROUND L RL IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT VCR 2 VCR 1 REC (OUT) PLAY (IN) IN IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER LF HF + – + – AC IN A BI-WIRE DIGITAL CD DVD TV DVD/ DVD 6CH TV LOOP MONITOR OUT TV SUBWOOFER OUT CD TAPE/MD SPEAKERS VCR 1[...]

15 RQT5518 LOOP ANT HOLDER FM ANT 75 Ω EXT AM ANT GND OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL FRONT RL SUBWOOFER IN CENTER SURROUND R SURROUND L RL IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT VCR 2 VCR 1 REC (OUT) PLAY (IN) IN IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER LF HF + – + – AC IN A BI-WIRE DIGITAL CD DVD TV DVD/ DVD 6CH TV LOOP MONITOR OUT TV SUBWOOFER OUT CD TAPE/MD VCR 1 TV DVD S[...]

RQT5518 16 LOOP ANT HOLDER FM ANT 75 Ω EXT AM ANT GND OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL FRONT RL SUBWOOFER IN CENTER SURROUND R SURROUND L RL IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT VCR 2 VCR 1 REC (OUT) PLAY (IN) IN IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER LF HF + – + – A BI-WIRE DIGITAL CD DVD TV DVD/ DVD 6CH TV LOOP MONITOR OUT TV CD TAPE/MD SPEAKERS VCR 1 TV DVD S-VIDEO PHON[...]

17 RQT5518 1 2 3 12 3 - 1 3 - 2 3 - 3 SPEAKERS AB SPEAKERS AB SPEAKERS AB INPUT SELECT OR 2 1 3 Speaker settings These settings should be done to get the most from the unit’s DSP reproduction modes ( a pages 20 and 21). In SIZE Set the type (LARGE or SMALL) and presence (NONE, YES or NO) of your speakers. Select “LARGE” if the speakers can pr[...]

RQT5518 18 5 4 6 4 - 1 4 - 2 4 - 3 6 5 - 1 5 - 2 SPEAKERS AB SPEAKERS AB INPUT SELECT OR 2 1 3 SPEAKERS AB INPUT SELECT OR 1 2 SPEAKERS AB Preparatory steps 4 T o set “DIST ANCE” 1 1 1 1 1 Press [A] to select “DIST ANCE”. 2 2 2 2 2 Press [B] to select the speaker channel to be set. Each time you press the button, the display switches as fol[...]

19 RQT5518 2 1 3 4 5 SA-DA10 SA-DA8 1 BALANCE TOP MENU DISPLAY DVD ENTER MENU STEREO DELAY SURROUND SFC TEST MUTING DIMMER VOL TV VOL TV/AV 12 3 DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER 456 ≥ 10/–/– – 7 890 + – + – LEVEL DISC/DECK 1/2 DVD 6CH + – 1 4 7 0 89 56 23 DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER VOLUME MUTING ≥ 10/ENTER DISC/DECK 1/2 MD SOUND MODE SFC SL[...]

RQT5518 20 A B DSP SOUND MODE DSP SOUND MODE DSP SOUND MODE PROGRAM FORMAT SOUND MODE L C R LS S LFE RS STEREO Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital DTS PROGRAM FORMAT SOUND MODE SURROUND L C R LS S LFE RS PROGRAM FORMAT DIGITAL SOUND MODE SURROUND LC R LS S LFE RS PROGRAM FORMAT SOUND MODE SURROUND LC R LS S LFE RS PRO LOGIC Manufactured under license fro[...]

21 RQT5518 DIGIT AL INPUT DSP SOUND MODE DISPLAY ENTER MENU STEREO DELAY SURROUND SFC TEST MUTING DIMMER VOL TV VOL TV/AV 12 3 DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER 456 ≥ 10/–/– – 7 890 + – + – LEVEL DISC/DECK 1/2 DVD 6CH – 7 0 89 56 DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER MUTING ≥ 10/ENTER DISC/DECK 1/2 MD SOUND MODE SFC SLOW/ SEARCH DELAY TOP MENU ENTER ME[...]

RQT5518 22 2 1 3 4 5 12 3 4 5 DIGIT AL SPEAKERS AB BI-WIRE INPUT SELECT OR DIGIT AL INPUT DSP SOUND MODE SPEAKERS A TAPE/MD (TAPE) VCR 1 CD DVD VCR 2 TV PHONO TUNER S PROGRAM FORMAT SOUND MODE SURROUND LC R LS S LFE RS Enjoying the sounds Preparation: Set [VOLUME] to the “MIN” position. 1 Press [ /l]. 2 Select the speaker system(s) to be used. [...]

23 RQT5518 6 8 8 TAPE MD CD TOP MENU DISPLAY DVD ENTER MENU STEREO DELAY SURROUND SFC TEST MUTING DIMMER VOL TV VOL TV/AV 12 3 DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER 456 ≥ 10/–/– – 7 890 + – + – LEVEL DISC/DECK 1/2 DVD 6CH + – 4 7 0 89 56 DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER MUTING ≥ 10/ENTER DISC/DECK 1/2 MD SOUND MODE SFC SLOW/ SEARCH DELAY TOP MENU ENTE[...]

RQT5518 24 A B C SPEAKERS A, B BI-WIRE BI-AMP T APE MONIT OR SPEAKERS AB BI-WIRE BI-AMP SPEAKERS AB BI-WIRE T APE MONITOR SPEAKERS BI-WIRE LOW IMP SPEAKERS A C Enjoying the sounds T o enjo y bi-amp sound By using the bi-wiring feature of this unit to connect your speakers, you are able to take advantage of two separate amplifiers for the high frequ[...]

25 RQT5518 A B C VCR 2 VCR 3 BASS TREBLE BALANCE MIN MAX MIN MAX TREBLE BASS LR BALANCE VCR 2 VCR 3 Enjoying the sounds C T o adjust the tone quality T urn [BASS] to adjust the bass. T urn [TREBLE] to adjust the treble. T o adjust the sound balance T urn [BALANCE] to adjust the left/right sound balance. When using the VCR 3 terminals This button on[...]

RQT5518 26 2 1 1 2 INPUT SELECT OR D VD 6CH INPUT Switching DVD analogue input Use analogue input to enjoy the high-quality, 96 kHz or 192 kHz linear PCM and multiple channel linear PCM audio found on some DVD-Video and DVD-Audio. Select the analogue input mode to suit the source. DVD : For two-channel audio. Use the bi-amp to enhance your audio ex[...]

27 RQT5518 1 1 2 ON VIA TONE INPUT SELECT OR V GCA ON R S R S VGCA mode This unit features a state-of-the-art variable gain control amplifier (VGCA). This feature cuts down greatly on noise encountered during normal use. 1 T urn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the source. 2 Press [V GCA]. The “VIA TONE” indicator goes out and the “ON” indicator [...]

RQT5518 28 2 1 3 Selected band 1 3 2 VGCA FM MODE, EON INPUT SELECT OR BAND TUNING PTY SELECT OR MHz TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS MHz A Use the tuning buttons to tune-in radio stations. 1 T urn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “TUNER”. 2 Press [B AND] to select “FM” or “AM”. 3 Press [TUNING , , , PTY SELECT OR] (f or the United Kingdom) or [TUNING ,[...]

29 RQT5518 2 1 3 Selected band TV VCR TAPE MD CD TUNER/ BAND TOP MENU DISPLAY DVD ENTER MENU STEREO DELAY SURROUND SFC TEST MUTING DIMMER VOL TV VOL TV/AV 12 3 DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER 456 ≥ 10/–/– – 7 890 + – + – LEVEL DISC/DECK 1/2 DVD 6CH + – 1 4 7 0 89 56 23 TV VCR TAPE CD TUNER/BAND DVD CH DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER VOLUME MUTING[...]

RQT5518 30 2 A 4 2,4 MEMOR Y PTY SEARCH PTY SEARCH MEMOR Y M M M The radio Preset tuning Presetting radio stations into the memory channels of this unit makes selecting stations simple. A total of 30 FM and AM stations can be preset. Please remember this If a new station is preset into a channel, the setting for the station which was previously ent[...]

31 RQT5518 2 3 4 A B 2 2 1 1 3 2,4 2 1 FM MODE, EON MEMOR Y PTY SEARCH TUNING PTY SELECT OR MEMOR Y PTY SEARCH PRESET DISPLA Y MODE TUNING PTY SELECT OR M M SPEAKERS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS MHz A E O MHz 1 2 Manual memory presetting The desired stations can be preset into the desired channels by the user. 1 Set to the desired frequency . ( a Pages [...]

RQT5518 32 1 2 2 1 RDS PRESET DISPLA Y MODE TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS MHz RDS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS MHz RDS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS PS RDS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS PTY RDS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS RT RDS A 1 2 3 4 RDS broadcasts Only for the United Kingdom RDS (Radio data system) is a multiplex broadcasting system. Along with the audio signals of FM br[...]

33 RQT5518 1 2 3 3 2 1 RDS TUNING PTY SELECT OR PTY SEARCH MEMOR Y TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS MHz RDS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS PTY RDS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS PTY RDS A RDS broadcasts Only for the United Kingdom PTY sear ch and EON tuning Before trying to use these functions, it is necessary to preset radio stations into the receiver’s memory ( a pages[...]

RQT5518 34 1 2 3 1 2 3 RDS TUNING PTY SELECT OR EON FM MODE TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS MHz RDS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS PTY RDS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS PTY RDS A EON RDS broadcasts Only for the United Kingdom EON tuning EON tuning is useful if the type of program you want to listen is not currently being broadcast. It allows you to set the unit to automa[...]

35 RQT5518 RDS broadcasts Only for the United Kingdom About the PTY display There are a total of 31 PTY displays on this unit. The display changes each time [TUNING, , , PTY SELECTOR] is pressed. The table below shows the order in which the display changes, and also gives an explanation of each display. Display Explanation NEWS News AFFAIRS Current[...]

RQT5518 36 A B Headphones (not included) SPEAKERS A, B INPUT SELECT OR V OLUME PHONES PHONES 3 1 2 V OLUME MIN MAX SPEAKERS AB SPEAKERS AB SPEAKERS AB INPUT SELECT OR 1 2 3 4 B Other functions T o listen through headphones q q q q q Reduce the v olume. w w w w w Connect the headphones. Plug type: 6.3 mm stereo e e e e e Adjust the v olume. Select S[...]

37 RQT5518 A B TV VCR TAPE MD CD TUNER/ BAND TOP MENU DISPLAY DVD ENTER MENU STEREO DELAY SURROUND SFC TEST MUTING DIMMER VOL TV VOL TV/AV 12 3 DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER 456 ≥ 10/–/– – 7 890 + – + – LEVEL DISC/DECK 1/2 DVD 6CH + – 1 4 7 0 -/-- 89 56 23 TAPE CD TUNER/BAND CH DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER VOLUME MUTING ≥ 10/ENTER DISC/DEC[...]

RQT5518 38 The remote control SA-D A10 SA-D A8 + – 1 4 7 0 -/-- 89 56 23 TV VCR TAPE CD TUNER/BAND DVD CH DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER VOLUME MUTING ≥ 10/ENTER DISC/DECK 1/2 MD SOUND MODE SFC SLOW/ SEARCH DELAY TOP MENU ENTER MENU DISPLAY RETURN SUB TITLE AUDIO ANGLE + – LEVEL TEST GROUP –+ DIMMER DVD 6CH PAGE TV VOL TV/AV DVD –+ TUNER/BAND [...]

39 RQT5518 T o operate the receiver To switch between on and standby To select an input source (except PHONO and VCR 2/ FRT-VCR 3) and switch the remote control to each operation mode To turn SFC on and select the mode To output a test signal To select the speaker channel and adjust its output level To mute the sound level To adjust the volume To s[...]

RQT5518 40 SA-D A10 SA-D A8 + – 1 4 7 0 -/-- 89 56 23 TV VCR TAPE CD TUNER/BAND DVD CH DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER VOLUME MUTING ≥ 10/ENTER DISC/DECK 1/2 MD SOUND MODE SFC SLOW/ SEARCH DELAY TOP MENU ENTER MENU DISPLAY RETURN SUB TITLE AUDIO ANGLE + – LEVEL TEST GROUP –+ DIMMER DVD 6CH PAGE TV VOL TV/AV DVD –+ CD MD DISC/DECK 1/2 1 45 23 1 [...]

41 RQT5518 T o operate a cassette deck T o operate a CD play er or MD dec k To turn the CD player ON/OFF To turn the MD deck ON/OFF Only for the United Kingdom To start play from the desired track To stop play [5 CD changer only] To start play from the desired disc [MEGA CD changer only] To start play from the desired disc “MEGA CD changer” mea[...]

RQT5518 42 The remote control SA-D A10 SA-D A8 + – 1 4 7 0 89 56 23 TV VCR TAPE CD TUNER/BAND DVD CH DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER VOLUME MUTING ≥ 10/ENTER DISC/DECK 1/2 MD SOUND MODE SFC SLOW/ SEARCH DELAY TOP MENU ENTER MENU DISPLAY RETURN SUB TITLE AUDIO ANGLE + – LEVEL TEST GROUP –+ DIMMER DVD 6CH PAGE TV VOL TV/AV DVD -/-- –+ TV TV/AV CH[...]

43 RQT5518 (Example: Channel 1) (Example: Channel 10) within 10 seconds T o watch TV broadcasts To turn the TV ON/OFF To select the TV/AV mode To turn the VCR player ON/OFF To start play To select the desired channel directly To stop play To adjust the volume To select the desired channel directly T o watch video tapes In the stop mode To fast-forw[...]

RQT5518 44 The remote control SA-D A10 SA-D A8 + – 1 4 7 0 -/-- 89 56 23 TV VCR TAPE CD TUNER/BAND DVD CH DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER VOLUME MUTING ≥ 10/ENTER DISC/DECK 1/2 MD SOUND MODE SFC SLOW/ SEARCH DELAY TOP MENU ENTER MENU DISPLAY RETURN SUB TITLE AUDIO ANGLE + – LEVEL TEST GROUP –+ DIMMER DVD 6CH PAGE TV VOL TV/AV DVD –+ DVD TOP MEN[...]

45 RQT5518 T o operate a D VD pla yer To turn the DVD player ON/OFF To start play To display the GUI menu icons To select items To enter the selected items To display the subtitle icon To display the top menu To display the menu To clear the GUI display To skip to the beginning of a track or chapter To display the soundtrack icon To display the ang[...]

RQT5518 46 T o change the remote control code Hold down the button corresponding to the component you wish to operate. Continue to hold the button down and... Aim the remote control at the component you wish to operate and carefully and slowly press the numbered buttons to enter the appropriate two- digit code number. (Refer to the tables on the fa[...]

47 RQT5518 Remote control PANASONIC AKAI ALBA BAUR BLAUPUNKT BRANDT BUSH DAEWOO DUAL FERGUSON FINLUX FISHER FUNAI GOLDSTAR GOODMANS GRUNDIG HITACHI ICE 01, 29, 30, 31 07, 11, 28, 36, 37 05, 11, 12 32 28, 36 26, 41 02, 05, 10, 11, 12, 32, 38 11, 12, 32 32 11, 12 11, 12, 22, 23, 24, 25, 40 37 02, 38 11, 12 11, 12, 25, 32 28, 36 01, 09, 26, 41 21, 39 [...]

RQT5518 48 1 A B 2 1 2 TAPE MONITOR VCR 3 INPUT SELECT OR VCR 2 VCR 3 T APE MONITOR 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 ( a pages 10–12) and “ANALOG” input is selected ( a page 2[...]

49 RQT5518 Reference 1 2 3 3 1,2 W AKE TIMER -MODE –TIME SLEEP WAKE TIMER -MODE –TIME TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS MHz A WAKE WAKE 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 [...]

RQT5518 50 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in th[...]

51 RQT5518 Unit doesn’t come on. Sound is not heard. Sound suddenly stops or none is heard when the unit is switched on. “OVERLOAD” appears on the display. The AC mains lead plug is not fully inserted. The speaker indicators are off. The muting function is on. Incomplete or incorrect connection to speakers and external equipment. The incorrec[...]

AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output (at 240 V) DIN 1 kHz (T.H.D. 1 %) 2 x 100 W (6 Ω ) 20 Hz–20 kHz continuous power output both channels driven 2 x 80 W (6 Ω ) Total harmonic distortion rated power at 20 Hz–20 kHz 0.09 % (6 Ω ) half power at 1 kHz 0.03 % (6 Ω ) Power output at the DVD 6CH operation DIN 1 kHz (T.H.D. 1 %) Front 2 x 100 W (6 [...]