Technics SF-DX7 User manual

Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this system
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully
Front cover of the receiver is open in all explanations in
these operating instructions
The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference
Processor
Receiver
User memo
MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER
SH-AC500D
SA-AX7
Enjoying DVD and other digital sources
This system provides you with the opportunity to enjoy
the high quality surround effects found on DVDs and
other digital sources Before you playback these
sources, though, you need to prepare this system
Follow these steps to get the most out of your system
1. Connect the processor and receiver; page 8
2. Connect the DVD player (or other digital
equipment); page 9.
3. Connect your speakers; paaes 14.15. and 16.
4. Do the speaker settings on the processor; paqes
28to31.
The system is now ready for playback
Follow the steps on pages 32 and 33, and sit back and
CAUTION
Do not place a tape deck, CD, or DVD player on top of the
receiver
Heat radiated from the top of this unit may cause damage to
the software
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Table of contents
Precautions .............................................................. 4
Surround guide ............................................................
5
Front panel controls ............................................... 6
Equipment connections.. ...........................................
8
Antenna connections ..............................................
12
Speaker connections ................................................
14
Concerning the remote control.. ................................ 17
Basic operations . . . ..
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*......... 18
To enjoy bi-amp sound
20
To adjust the tone quality
20
To adjust the sound balance
20
To adjust the subwoofer level
21
To compensate when the volume is low
21
To adjust the output range of the subwoofer
21
Listening to radio broadcasts
. ...* . . . ..a......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sequential tuning
22
Direct tuning
23
Preset tuning
24
Reproduction modes
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
On the processor 26
On the receiver 27
Preparation for DVD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Speaker settings for the processor 28
Adjusting speaker output level
29
Adjusting the delay time
31
Enjoying DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Preparing for Dolby Pro Logic on the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Setting the center mode and adjusting speaker output level 34
Adjusting the delay time
36
Enjoying sound modes on the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adjusting field of sound in the SFC mode 38
VGCA mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39
Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
To mute the sound level 40
To listen through headphones 40
When using the VCR 2 terminals (front panel)
40
To turn off the blue light on the receiver
and dim the processor’s display 41
Setting the midnight mode (dynamic range compression) 41
Making a recording . . . . . . . . . .,............................................. 42
Recording to a tape deck or VCR 42
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
To operate the receiver 43
To operate the processor 45
To operate a cassette deck
46
To operate a CD changer or CD player 47
To watch TV broadcasts 48
To watch video tapes 49
To operate a DVD player
50
To watch satellite broadcasts 51
To watch cable TV 52
Changing the remote control code 53
About the HELP function ............................................... 60
If the front cover comes off ........................................... 60
Technical specifications ................................................ 61
Troubleshooting guide................................................... 62
Listening caution ............................................. Back cover
Maintenance .....................................................
Back cover
Product service ................................................ Back cover
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