Technics SH-9038 User manual

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Your new "Technics" lvlicom Programmable Unit was manufactured and assembled under exacting quality control
standards.
The incorporation of the latest advances in design and the use of the most modern components assure outstand¡ng
performance with superb sensitivity and tonal quality.
A few minutes of your time, wisely spent reading carefully through this instruction booklet, will assure you of getting
the maximum benefit of this fine component's potent¡al.
CONTENTS
. PRODUCT SERVICE.
. FEATURES
. STEREO SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND
THEIR CONNECTIONS. . .
O CONNECTIONS
. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND THEIR
FUNCTIONS
. OPERAT¡ON
. OPERATION NOTES
. EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMMING
PRODUCT SERVICE
I,VARNING CONCERNING REM OVAL OF COVERS
This unit should be serviced by qualified technicians only.
No service informat¡on is provided for customers.
Should your "Technics" product ever require servicing,
refer to the Directory of Authorized Service Centers or your
franchised "Technics" dealer for detailed instructions.
LOCATION OF SERIAL NUMBER
You will find the serial number located at the bottom of the
unit.
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. USE OF UNIT'S "FEET''
. MOUNTING IN AN EIA-STANDARD RACK
. PROGRAM TABLES
. FOR LONG AND SAFE USE OF THIS UNIT
. MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL SURFACES
. ACCESSOR¡ES
O TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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The model number of this product may be found on the back of the unit; and the serial number on the label affixed
to the 6s11ern of the unit.
You should note the model and serial numbers of this un¡t in the space provided and retain this booklet as a
permanent record of yQur purchase to a¡d in identification in the event of theft.
MODEL NUMBER- SERIAL NUMBER-
WARNING: To pREVENT FIRE oR sHocK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FEATURES
COINCIDING WITH THE BEGINNING OF THE
"MtcoM" (MtcRocoMpuTER) AcE. .THE
TECHNICS SH.9O38 PROGRAMMABLE UNIT
The Technics SH-9038 ¡s a m¡crocomputer-controlled
programmable unit in which the built-in microcomputer
automat¡cally controls as many as 32 programmed in_
structions during a one-week period.
Unl¡ke the convent¡onal audio timer-which can merely be
set for one on/off operation each day-this programmable
unit can be set in advance to perform the instructed oper-
ations on specific days during the week ahead (or every
day) at the specified time(s) (programmable in segments
of one minute each) with respect to any one or more of as
many as I preset broadcast stations, and in conjunction
with as many as 4 connected components (tuner, amplifier,
tape deck, etc.)..with a total of 32 possible pre-set pro_
grammed instructions possible during the next 7 days.
The Technics SH-9038 is the audio component which has
introduced the "Micom" (microcomputer)-a device which
because of ¡ts extremely compact size and precise operation
has such a variety of possible uses-to the aud¡o world.
ln order to real¡ze the maximum versat¡lity of performance
of which this unit is capable, it should be used with the
Technics model ST-9038 quartz-synthesizer tuner developed
espec¡ally to be a part of this series of high-quality audio
com ponents.
FM MEMORY FUNCTION PERMITS PRESETTING
OF AS MANY AS 8 BROADCAST STATIONS
By using this unit in combination with the Technics model
ST-9038 tuner, as many as I broadcast stat¡ons can be
preset into the "memory" of this unit.
When the programming-mode selector of this un¡t is set to
the "FM memory" pos¡tion and the broadcast station is
tuned (on the Technics ST-9038) and preset on this unit, any
desired stat¡on can thereaJter be selected by a single touch.
32 PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTIONS FOR A ONE.
WEEK PERIOD
As many as 32 operat¡on instruct¡ons can be programmed
("written") into the unit's memory for subsequent auto-
matic operation during the following 7 days.
When the days, times, broadcast stations and onioff
operations of other components (tuner, amplifier, tape
deck, etc.) connected to the AC outlets of this un¡t are
programmed, the operation of all components (Technics
ST-9038 tuner, amplifier, and other equipment connected
to the AC1 and AC2 outlets) witt be controlled fully auto-
mat¡cally, including automatic station selection of the
model 5ï-9038 tuner.
AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL OPERATION
When the programming-mode selector is set to the ,,auto"
position, this unit will automatically control the operat¡on
of the complete audio system as programmed.
At the "manual" pos¡tion, the station selection and AC
line on/off operations can be performed manually, re-
gardless of the programmed instructions.
When the programming-mode selector is set to the ,,auto,'
position, however, note that any desired manual operation
is. possible for time periods for which the un¡t has not been
programmed to operate, but pre-programmed operat¡ons
will automatically begin when scheduled, taking pr¡ority
over the manual operation in progress, if any. Thus the
microcomputer will faithfully execute any and all pre-
progra.mmed commands, even if you happen to be listening
to another FM broadcast than that programmed. lt never
forgets, even if you do.
EXTREMELY PRECISE TIME DISPLAY SHO\iVS
DAY HOUR AND MINUTE
Th¡s un¡t includeS a time display which is synchron¡zed
with the power supply frequency in order to assure an
extremely small degree of error. The day of the week is
indicated by a series of LED indicators, and the hour and
minute by an electronic digital display.
The correct time can be set very easily by using three
pushbuttons (day, hour and minute). lt ¡s also poss¡ble_by
setting the time-mode selector to the ,,clock" position when
a rad¡o, TV or telephone time s¡gnal is heard-to set the
unit to the precise second.
..STOP-WATCH'' FUNCTION SHOWS TAPE
RECORDING TIME OR TAPE-REMAINING TIME
The time display can be used to give an elasped-time
readout of as much as 59 minutes and 59 seconds after
start of operation. After t hour has elapsed, the reádout
returns to 00:00 and the time count continues.
Note that this unit also incorporates a ,,hold,' function
which can be convenienily used to stop the time count
temporarily while the tape deck is in the ,,pause" mode,
thus making it easy to calculate time of tape remaining.
OTHER FEATURES
This model has the same slim, d¡e-cast cabinet as the
Technics model ST-9038 tuner for excellent shielding effect,
preventing interference to other components, and also
shutt¡ng out external signals from interfering with micro-
computer accuracy. Special 16-pin "bus-line" terminal
is provided on rear panel for connection to model ST-9039
tuner.
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..STEREO SYSTEM COMPONENTS
AND THEIR CONNECTIONS
FM special antenna
75O coaxial cable
Stereo pin-type cord
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ITuner input terminats ("TUNER")
¡ Recording term¡nals ("REC OUT")
.( Playback terminals (" pLAyBACK")
< Speaker terminals ("R")
< Speaker terminals ("L")
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FM stereo tuner
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To AC outlets
of amplifier
Record player
*The AC1 and AC2 outlets are to be used for connection of a tape deck, second tuner, etc.
Speaker systems
FM antenna terminat (,,FM ANT")
Output term¡nals ("OUTPUT'
16-p¡n
control
signal
line
terminal Tuner input terminals ("TUNER lN'')
Tuner output terminals ("TUNER OUT")
Recording ¡nput terminals ("REC lN")
16-pin
control
signal
line
terminal Recording output terminals
("REC OUT")
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS WITH THE TECHNICS ST.9O38
TUNER:
I Tuner connections
. Make the connections between the tuner input termi-
nals ("TUNER lN") of th¡s unit and the output term¡nals
("OUTOUT") of the tuner by using shielded wires.
. Make the connection between the 16-p¡n bus-line
terminal of this unit and that of the tuner ("CONTROL
SIGNAL LINE") by us¡ng the connect¡on cable with
16-pin connectors.
. Connect the plug of the tuner's power cord to the
AC outlet marked "TUNER" of this unit.
I Amplilier connecl¡ons
. Make the connections between the tuner output
terminals ("TUNER OUT") of this unit and the tuner
terminals ("TUNER") of the amplif ier by using shielded
wires.
. Connect the plug of the amplifier's power cord to the
AC outlet marked "AMP' of this unit.
Note:
When drsconnecting the 16-pin connectors of the con-
nection cable, be sure to pull the connectors, not the
cable itself.
CONNECTIONS TO TAPE DECKS
. Make connections, us¡ng shielded wires, between the
recording input-1 terminals ( REC lN 1") of this unit and
the record¡ng output terminals ("REC OUT") of the
amplif ier.
. Make connections, using shielded wires, between the
record¡ng output-1 terminals ("REC OUT 1") of this unit
and the recording input terminals ("LlNE lN") of the
tape deck.
. Make connect¡ons, using shielded wires, between the
playback terminals ("PLAYBACK") of the amplifier and
the playback output terminals ("LtNE OUT") of the tape
deck.
. Connect the plug of the tape deck's power cord to the AC
outlet marked "AC 1" of this unit.
* lf 2 tape decks are connected, make connections of the
second one in the same way as the first, but using the
"REC lN 2' and "REC OUT 2" terminals (and "AC 2"
outlet) of this unit.
CONNECTION OF THE POWER CORD
. After making all connections described above, connect
the power cord of this un¡t to an ordinary 120V electric
outlet.
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16-pin control s¡gnal
line terminal Output terminals
("ouTPUT")
16-pin control signal
line terminal
Tuner input terminals
("TUNER tN")
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLA AND
.THEIR FUNCTIONS
Q Programming-mode selector (program mode)
This selector is used to select the operation mode:
FM memory:
Set to this position to "memorize" the broadcast
stat¡on(s) to be received by the tuner (Technics model
sï-9038).
By using the ,1-8 preset pushbuttons G, this unit can
be preset for reception of as many as g FM broadcast
stations.
manual:
Set to this posit¡on to manually select one of the preset
stations of the tuner, or to use (without preprogramming)
equipment connected to the AC ouilets of this unit.
auto:
Set to this pos¡tion for automat¡c control of the program-
med operation instruct¡ons entered ("written") with this
selector set to the "write" position.
read:
Set to this position to conf¡rm the programmed operation
instruction entered ("wr¡tten") with this selector set to
the "write" pos¡tion.
When the step pqshbutton O ls pressed once and then
once again, the number of each consecut¡ve program-
med operation as well as the programmed operation
instruction itself will be indicated in consecutive orderby
the ¡ndication disptay panel g.
Note that there will be no indication by the ind¡cation
display panel if no operation ¡nstruction has been
entered ("written") for that particular programmed
operation number.
wrile:
Set to this position to enter ("write") programm¡ng
operation instructions into the memory.
As many as 32 b¡ts of programming operation information
(one bit, for example, consists of day, time, broadcast
station, and power "on" or "off") can be entered into
the memory for the coming 7 days. lf an error is made
wh¡le entering the programming operation instructions
¡nto the memory, that programmed operation instruction
only can be "erased" f rom the memory by pressing the
cancel/reset pushbutton @.
reset:
To "erase" all programmed operation instructions f rom
the unit's memory, set the selector to this position and
press the cancel/reset pushbutton O. Note, however,
that the broadcast stat¡on select¡ons preset (with this
selector set to the "FM memory" posit¡on) will not be
e rased.
Time-mode selector
8 FM-station indicators Timer-/time-set pushbullons
lndication display panel
Day indicators
All-powe r-off pushbutton
AC :l/AC 2 power-on pushbuttons
Amplilier power-on pushbutton
Time-programm¡ng pushbuttons
Cancel/reset pushbutton
Step pushbutton
P rog ramming-mode seleclo r
Presel pushbuttons
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@ Step pushbutton (step)
This pushbutton is used to confirm what operation
¡nstructions have been programmed into the memory.
When the programming-mode selector O ¡s set to the
"read" position and this pushbutton is pressed once,
the number of the programmed operation will be
indicated by the indication display panel @. When this
pushbutton ¡s then pressed once again, the time of
that programmed operation will be indicated, and the
individual indication lamps will illum¡nate to indicate
the day, the selected broadcast station, and power
"on" or "off."
@ Cancel/resel pushbutton (cancel-resel)
Use this pushbutton if a mistake has been made in'
programming the operation instructions, or ¡f it is
desired to "erase" all programmed ¡nstructions (except
the preset broadcast station settings).
@ Time-programming pushbuttons (lime-0-9)
During programming, use these pushbuttons to program
the various times of operat¡on.
@ Preset pushbutlons (presel-1 ,-8)
lf the programming-mode selector O is set to the
"FM memory" pos¡tion, these pushbuttons can be used
to preset the broadcast stations into the unit's memory.
lf the programming-mode selector O is set to the
"manual" position or the "auto" posit¡on, these
pushbuttons can be used for selection of the preset
broadcast stations.
lf the programming-mode selector ¡s set to the "write"
position, these pushbuttons can be used to program
("write") the day and the FM broadcast station into the
unit's memory.
@ I FM-station indicators
These indicators will ¡lluminate when the preset
pushbuttons @r are pressed to select a broadcast
station.
Ø Day indicators (week)
These indicators usually illuminate to indicate the actual
day of the week. lf the programming-mode selector O
¡s set to the "read" or "write" posit¡on, the indicator
corresponding to the selected day will illuminate.
@ Amplifier power-on pushbutton (on)
Use th¡s pushbutton when only the amplifier (connected
to the "AMP" AC outlet) is to be turned on (but not off).
This pushbutton is also used during programm¡ng to
enter the "on" instruction into the unit's memory.
To turn off the power, press the all-power-off pushbutton
@.
€) AC 1/AC 2 power-on pushbuttons (1 AC 2)
These pushbuttons are to be used to turn on (but not
off) the power of equipment connected to the "AC 1"
and "AC 2" outlets.
These pushbuttons (one or the other, or both) are also
used during programm¡ng to enter the "on" instruction
(used together with the amplifier power-on pushbutton
@) into the unit's memory.
To turn off the power, press the all-power-off pushbutton
,Te.
@ All-power-olf pushbutton (power ofl)
Use this pushbutton when the power of all AC ouilets
¡s to be cut off.
This pushbutton is also used during programm¡ng to
enter the "off" instruction into the un¡t's memory.
@ lndication display panel
ïhis panel shows a digital display of information de_
pending upon the sett¡ng.s of the programming_mode
selector O and the time-mode selector @:
. When the programming-mode seleclor O is set lo:
The "FM memory," "manual,,' ..auto', or ,.reset,'
position, the display shows the present time.
The "read" position, the display shows the number
of the programmed operation and the time that the
. operation has been programmed to start.
' The "write" posit¡on, the display shows the time to
which the programmed operation is being program-
med to start.
. When the time-mode selector @ is sel to:
The "timer" position, the counted time (See page 7.)
will be indicated.
The "clock" posit¡on, the present t¡me will be
indicated.
The "time set" position, the time which is be¡ng set
will be indicated.
@ Timer-/time-set pushbuilons (t¡mer-time set)
These pushbuttons are used when the time is being set
and when the unit is to be used as a time counter.
(See page 7.)
r When the t¡me is being sel:
Set the time-mode selector @ to the "time set"
posit¡on.
Use the "start/week" pushbutton to set the day of
the week.
Use the "hold/hour" pushbutton to set the hour.
Use the "reset/minute" pushbutton to set the minutes.
.When the un¡t is to be used as a time counter:
Set the t¡me-mode selector @ to the "timer" pos¡tion.
The t¡me count will begin when the "start/week"
pushbutton is pressed.
The time count will stop when the "hold/hour"
pushbutton ¡s pressed.
The display will return to the " !: nl " indication
when the "reset/minute" pushbutton is pressed.
@ Time-mode selector (time mode)
This selector is used to select the desired operation of
the clock.
timer:
Set to this pos¡tion for time counting. The indication will
show minutes and seconds.
clock:
Set to this position to use the time display as an ordinary
clock.
t¡me sel:
Set to this position when the t¡me sett¡ng is being
adj usted.
Note that the time count¡ng function will be stopped
when the selector is set to this position.

OPERATION
The following explanation of operat¡on procedures is based
on the assumpt¡on that this unit is used together with the
Technics model ST-9038 FM stereo tuner.
We suggest that th¡s unit be used with model ST-9038 in
order to obta¡n the maximum benef¡t of all of the many
features of this unit.
SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE CORRECT TIME
When the power cord of this unit is connected to an electric
outlet, the ¡ndication " f f :f f " witt be disptayed on the
indication display panel @ if the time-mode selector @
is set to the "clock" or "timer" position. When the time-
mode selector is set to the "time set" position, "tr:!!"
will be displayed, and the t¡me can be correcily set by
following these steps.
Note that the display panel shows the time by the 24-hour
day system:from 0:00 to 23:59. Thus,3:30 PM would be
ind¡cated as 15:30, and settings should be made ac-
co rd ing ly.
1) Set the programm¡ng-mode selector O to the "manual"
or "auto" position.
2) Set the time-mode selector @ to the "t¡me set" position.
3) Using the timer-/time-set pushbuttons @:
'1. Press the "start/week" pushbutton to set the un¡t to
the day of the week.
2. Press the "hold/hour" pushbutton to set the unit to
the correct hour.
3. Press the "reset/m¡nute" pushbutton to set the unit
to the correct minute.
When these pushbuttons are pressed (in the order
described above), the day, the hour and the m¡nute w¡ll
change continuously until the button is released.
Note that the above order of adjustment must be
followed; the hour can't be changed after the minute,
nor the day after the hour.
4) Set the time-mode selector @ to the ,'clock" pos¡tion.
Ihe clock will not operate if the time-mode selector is
left set to the "time set" pos¡tion. Note that the clock
can be made to start most precisely by setting the
time-mode selector to the "clock" position precisely
when a time signal (f rom radio, TV or ielephone) is heard.
(You may, therefore, in anticipation of do¡ng so, want to
make the sett¡ng described in 3)-3 a minute or so ahead
of actual time.)
Examples:
Therefore, to set the display to 3:30 pM Wednesday:
1) Set to "manual" or 2) Set to ,,time set" pos¡tion
"auto" position 4) Set to "clock" position when
time signal is heard
3-2) Press and
3-3) Press and
hold. (Release
3-1) Press and
hold. (Release
when "Wed"
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hold. (Releas" when "30" is
wheni,15,, ¡s displayed.)
displayed.)
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TO USE AS A TIME COUNTER
The clock of this unit can also be used much in the same
way as a stop-watch, thus making ¡t convenient to measure
tape recordrng ttßtes. to measure ttme remaining on a
tape, etc.
1) Set the programming-mode selector \D to the ,,manual,,
or "auto" pos¡t¡on.
2) Set the time-mode selector @ to the ,,timer" posit¡on.
3) Use the t¡mer-/time-set pushbuttons @ as described
below.
1. The (a) area is for display of the hour(s), and (b) for
display of the minutes. lf the counted t¡me exceeds
59 minute(s) and 59 seconds, the display will change to
" l:nn" and counting will continue.
2. Time counting will begin when the ,,start/week,,
pushbutton is pressed.
3. Time counting can be stopped by pressing the .,hold/
hour" pushbutton.
4. The d¡splay can be returned to the .,!:n!" ¡n¿i-
cation by pressing the ,,reset/minute" pushbutton.
Note:
1. lf the "hold/hour" pushbutton is pressed after t¡me
count¡ng has started, the time counting will be tempo-
rarily stopped. When the "startiweek" pushbutton ¡s
once again pressed, t¡me count¡ng w¡ll resume (and the
total accumulated time will be displayed).
2. lf the time-mode selector @ is set to the ,'clock,' position
durîng time counting, the time count¡ng operation will
be temporar¡ly stopped. lf it is then once again returned
to the "t¡mer" position, t¡me counting will resume from
the point where the change was made to the ,,clock,'
position.
3. lf the time-mode selector @ is set to the ,,time set',
position during time counting, the time count¡ng operation
will be stopped. The time counting will not resume even
¡f the selector is reset to the "timer" position: the ,,start/
week" pushbutton must be pressed.
TO PRESET TO BROADCAST STATION
FREOUENCIES
By simply presetting th¡s unit beforehand, broadcast
stations can be easily selected without tuning the tuner
each time.
This unit can be used for presett¡ng as many as g broadcast
stations.
1) Set the programming-mode selector O to the ,,FM
memory" position.
2) Tune the tuner (Technics model ST-9038) to the désired
broadcast station frequency, and then þress one of the
eight preset pushbuttons @.
When one of these pushbuttons is pressed, the cor-
responding indication lamp will illuminate to show that
the information has been programmed ¡nto the unit's
memory.
As an example, suppose you want to program the
following broadcast station f requencies:
To conf¡rm that sett¡ngs have been correctly made, set the
programming-mode selector O to the "manual" or "auto"
position, and then press the preset buttons @. The preset
broadcasts will then be heard.
lf one preset button is set for two different broadcast
stations, the second setting will have priority and be
programmed into the unit's memory.
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After tuning to each broadcast
frequency, press the respect¡ve
preset pushbutton.
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92,1 MHz
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MANUAL OPERATION
Set.lhe programming-mode selector O to the "manual"
position.
I To use lhe tuner
Press the i1-8 preset button O corresponding to the
broadcast stat¡on to be heard.
When one of the preset buttons @ is pushed, the power
to the tuner and to the amplifier will be turned on at the
same t¡me. Then operate the amplifier so that the broadcast
can be satisfactorily heard.
I To use the ampl¡lier
Press the amplifier powér-on pushbutton @ to turn on the
amplif ier.
The power to a record player or other equ¡pment will thus
be turned on if it is connected to the AC outlet of the
amplif ier.
I To use equipmenl connecled to the "AC 1" or l'AC 2"
outlets
The power to a tape deck or other equipment connected
to the "AC 1" or "AC 2" outlets of this unit can be turned on
by pressing the AC 1 and/or AC 2 power-on pushbutton(s)
6)
I To turn off the power
To turn off the power after the FM broadcast, disc per-
formance, etc. has finished, press the all-power-off push-
button @.
It the operation of connected equipment has been auto-
matically started (with the programming-mode selector O
set to the "auto" position), set it to the "manual" pos¡t¡on.
This unit cbe used to automatically control the complete
operat¡on of an audio system by simply entering the neces-
sary programming instructions into the memory of this unit,
and turning on the power of the tuner, amplifier, tape deck,
etc.
As many as 32 operation instructions can be programmed
into the unit's memory for a one-week period.
Follow the procedure below to program each operation
¡ nstruction.
1) Set the programming-mode selector O to the ,,write"
position.
2) To program the day(s) of the week on which the operation
is to occur, press the appropriate one (or more) of the
eight preset buttons @. Note that the preset button
marked "everyday" can be used to program the unit to
perform the same operation at the same time every day.
3) Press the appropr¡ate four (of nine) time-programming
pushbuttons @ to program the t¡me at which the
operation is to occur.
4) Press the appropriate one (of eight) preset pushbuttons
@ to select the broadcast. (This step ¡s not necessary if
the tuner is not to be used.)
5) lf one (or two) tape deck(s) is to be used for recording,
for example, press the appropriate AC 1 and/or AC 2
power-on pushbutton(s) .9. (This step ¡s not necessary
if the equipment connected to the AC outlets is not to
be used.)
6) Finally, press the amplifier power-on pushbutton @.
Note that steps 4) and 5) are not necessary (and the
all-power-off pushbutton ,G, should be pressed ¡nstead
of the amplifier power-on pushbutton @) if the "off"
command is to be programmed.
Examples:
(A) As the first series of ins_tructions to be programmed,
the tuner is to be turned on to hear the broadcast on
the frequency designated as 2 at 9:31 AM on Sunday,
and, at the same time, the tape deck connected to the
"AC 1" outlet is to be turned on to record this broadcast.
(B) The second series of instructions to be programmed is
to turn everything off at 10:30 AM Sunday.
ln the same way as (A) and (B) above, which are in total 2
sett¡ngs, as many as 30 more programmed sett¡ngs can
be made.
Notes:
1. When the amplifier power-on pushbutton @ or the
all-power-off pushbutton @ is pressed, all indication
lamps will be extinguished (to indicate that the first
series of programmed instructions has been completed).
2. When an "on" or "off" command for a series of pro-
grammed instructions ¡s entered, the unit automatically
moves on to the next series, so instructions can be
cont¡nuously programmed.
3. lf a mistake is made wh¡le instructions are being pro-
grammed, press the cancel/reset pushbutton @, and
start again f rom the beginning. lf all necessary buttons
up to and including the amplifier power-on (or all-
power-off) pushbutton have been pressed, the number
of the programmed series has already advanced, and,
therefore, the programming-mode selector O should
be set to the "read" position to return (to the previous
programmed series number), then once again set to the
"write" position, and the cancel/reset button @ should
be pressed.
4. To confi rm that programmed instruction settings have
been made correctly, reset the programming-mode
selector .î to tfie "read" position once again and press
the step pushbutton O.
After the programmed ¡nstruct¡ons have been thus
conf irmed. push the step pushbutton ,2 to cont¡nue
programming, and. after the program number has
advanced to an unprogrammed number, set the pro-
gramming-mode selector C) to the "write" position.
'@¡: o
c
oo ooo
. 1) is to be pressed to program the unit for Sunday.
.2), 3), 4) and 5) are to be pressed ¡n that order
for 9:31 AM operation.
. 6) is to be pressed to program the unit to select
the broadcast frequency designated as 2.
.7) is to be pressed to program the unit to turn
on the power of the tape deck onnected to the
"AC 1" outlet.
.8) is to be pressed to program the unit for "on"
operation of steps 1)-7).
l) 3) 7) 8)
Ð s)6)4)
TO PROGRAM OPERATTON INSTRUCTIONS
o
@r: ooo o
:
o
5) 3) ))
. 1) is to be pressed to program the un¡t for Sunday.
. 2), 3), 4) and 5) are to be pressed in that order for
10:30 AM operat¡on.
. 6) is to be pressed to program the un¡t for "off"
operat¡on.
I

OPERATION (continued)
TO TAPE RECORD A RADIO BROADCAST WHILE
LISTENING TO DISCS-
This unit includes circuitry which makes it possible to
listen to discs while tape recording a radio broadcast.
IN CASE OF A POWER INTERRUPTION
lf there has been an ¡nterruption of the power, a special
indication ( [ [:f f ) wiil appear on the indication disptay
panel @. alter power ¡s resumed. to ¡ndicate that there has
been an ¡nterrupt¡on of the power.
lf this indication appears, the ciock setting and all program-
med instructions have been erased. so ¡t wìll be necessary
The unit is designed so that tuner ¡nput s¡gnals are direcily
em¡tted from the "REC OUT" terminals of th¡s un¡t when
the unit is operating in the "auto' mode.
Thus, recording is possible only w¡th an amplifier for
wh¡ch the tuner input terminals are not shorted when the
selector of the amplifier is set to the ,,phono" posit¡on.
For example. our models SU-80g0, SU-9070, SU-82OO,
su-8600, su-3500, su-3200, su-9400, su_9200, etc.
to set the t¡me and enter all programm¡ng instructions, as
Cescribed on previous pages, from the beginning.
Note, however. that (because of the "back-up" power
supply of the Techn¡cs model ST-9038 tuner) the selected
settinqs of FM broadcast stations. as made by the preset
pushbuttons ,1 , will remain ¡n this un¡t's memory c¡rcuitry,
even though a power interruption occurs, and thus these
sett¡ngs need not be made again.
lnput signals
from tuner To "TUNER" terminals
of amplifier From "REC OUT"
terminals of amplifier
t
REC IN
tl, r?t
LRL
To "LINE lN'
of tape deck
tterminals
IIREC OUT
TUNER IN
LR TUNER OUT
LR rl :).
RRLRL
manual ï
au to on
nranual
auto on
maôual
aL¡lo on
n¡artual
au to on
OPERATION NOTES
Note that the following are noi matfunctions of this un¡t.
1) Every time the setting of the programming_mode selector
.! is changed. the power to equipment connected to the
AC outlets (such as a tuner. amplifier. etc.) is cut off.
(The power will not be cut off. however. at the ,,FM
memory" position.)
2) When the programming-mode selector J is set to the
"auto" or "manual" posit¡on:
lf the FM broadcast stations are selected by using the
preset buttons .5 :
lf the programming-mode selector is then set to the
"FM memory" position, the frequency to which the íg
button has been set wiil be indicated by the indication
display panel (or, if there has been no setting made for
the i8 preset button: 90..1 MHz or other display).
lf you try to program that (¡ndicated) f requency ¡nto the
memory by pushing the appropriate preset button @,
the frequency may change. and the new frequency may
therefore be programmed into the memory.
To prevent this, tune the tuner to the correct frequency
before attempt¡ng to program it into the memory.
lf the FM broadcast stat¡ons are selected by using the
automat¡c-tuning button of ih-e tuner:
lf the programming-mode selector ,J is then set to the
"FM memory" posit¡on, the f requency will be received
as tuned, and can be programmed into the memory.
3) lf, with the programming-mode selector O set at the
''auto" or "manual" pos¡t¡on, a no-sett¡ng-made preset
button @ is pushed, ¡ncorrect display may be provided
on the ¡ndicat¡on display panel @.
a) lf the programming-mode selector O is changed f rom
the "auto" position to any other posit¡on and then reset
to the "auto" position within the first one minute after
automatic "on" operation has started, the automat¡c
operation w¡ll continue. lf, however, the selector is
returned to the "auto" position, or if it is moved from the
"auto" position, after that first one minute has elapsed,
the automatic operation will stop.
For a 12:01 setting, for example, during the first one
minute only (until becoming .12:02), the automatic
operation will be possible if the selector is returned to
the "auto" pos¡tion, but not after the time becomes 12:02.
5) Manual operation is possible (with the programming_
mode selector O set to the ,.auto" position) during
time periods for which the un¡t is not programmed to be
in operation, except during the first one minute after
the unit is programmed for an automatic-off operation.
6) The "t¡mer" (or "clock") indication seen in the indication
display panel @ indicates the pos¡tion sett¡ng of the
time-mode selector @.
This illuminated indication will be seen, therefore,
regardless of the posit¡on sett¡ng of the programming-
mode selector 0.
7) I'l an automatic-on operatron and an automat¡c-off
operation are programmed to occur at the same time,
the automatic-on operation will have priority.
9

EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMMING
Examples of programming operation instructions into the
memory, and operation with the programm¡ng-mode
selector O set to the "auto" pos¡tion, are shown below.
Program
No. Day Time Station AC Power
on/off
1every
day -l:[[ 1on
2every
day -l: Lll
Sun lI:!l 3AC1 on
4Sun ll:!l 2on
5Sun ll:!l off
6Sun l!: !! 2on
7Mon ll: !! 1AC1 on
alvl on 1-. T-]a_)
-Li. ul_l 2on
ITue El: ll 2on
10 Tue =l.t-
Li -JLI Jon
'11 Wed lE: lI 1on
12 Wed -ì. --
-r.!r ioff
Prog ram
No. Day Time Station AC Power
on/off
't3 Thu E[:!! 1on
14 Thu El:ll off
15 Frí lE:!n 1on
16 Fri E!:!! 3on
17 Fri ll:!n off
18 Sat l::!n 2AC1 on
'19 Sat ì4:l! off
31 Sat lE:!l 2on
32 eve ry
day Il: ltr off
ïime
Day 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:OO 21:00 22:00
Stat on2
Sun Stati AC1
Stati on J
Station 2
Station 2
Mon Station 1
AC1
Tue Stat¡on 1
3
Station 1
Wed nt
Thu Station 1Station 1
Stat¡on 1Stat on3
Fri Stati
Station 2
Sat n1 AC1
Station 2
- 10 -

I Spaces between equipment when stacked
. Using high feet
. Using low feet
USE OF UNIT'S "FEET"
This unit is equipped witli 2 groups of feet: one group
higher than the other. (The lower feet are included within
the higher ones.)
Remove the h¡gh feet and use the low ones when:
O This un¡t and the Technics model ST-9038 (of the same
series) are stacked together.
@ This unit is mounted in an audio rack and the high feet
don't fit well.
MOUNTING IN AN EIA.STANDARD
RACK
When this unit is mounted in an E|A-standard rack, use the
included rack-mount¡ng adapters.
ATTACHMENT OF RACK-MOUNTI A
olnsert the adapters into the sides of this unit, with the
notched part of the adapter at the bottom.
O Use the hexagonal wrench to tighten the 4-mm screws
in order to secure the adapters ¡n.place.
(Left and right adapters are attached in the same way.)
Note:
Be surethe screw heads are not inserted beyond the un¡t
su rface.
MOUNTING IN EIA.STANDARD RACK
Place a metal washer and fiber washer on each of the
included S-mm bolts, and use the hexagonal wrench to
attach the unit to the rack as shown in the figure.
9mm
1mm
Notes:
1. lf this unit is mounted in an E|A-standard audio rack,
use the included rack-mount¡ng adapters.
2. lf this unit is stacked with an integrated (pre/main)
amplifier or a power amplifier, be sure not to remove
the high feet, because the radiated heat may adversely
aff ect the operation of this unit.
mm
mm
2-mm hexagonal wrench
t-4nttt"l 4-mm screws
C:)
h
Bottom of unit
Rack-moünting adapter
Hole
4-mm hexagonal wrench
.:
f3
¡
S-mm bolts (4)
Metal washers (4)
Fiber washers (4) t
?
à
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PROGRAM TABLES
Program
No. Day Time Station AC Power
on /of f
1ot\ / oÍf
2
J
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Prog ram
No. Day Time Station AC Power
on /of f
17 or\ / orf
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
¿o
28
29
30
31
32
me
Day 6:00 7:0c 8:c0 9:00 lc:c0 ll:c0 l2:cc 13:00 14:0c 15:00 16:0c t7:00 t8:oo 19:00 20:00 21..00 22:00 23:c0 24:00
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
-12-

FOR LONG AND SAFE USE OF
THIS UNIT
1) USE AN ORD|NARY HOUSEHOLD AC POWER
SOURCE
I Use lrom an AC power source ol high vollage,
such as for air conditioners, is very dangerous.
Be extremely careful not to make a connection to the
electr¡cal outlet for a large âir conditioner or central-
heat¡ng unit which uses high voltage, because there is
the possibility of f ire.
I A DC power source cannot be used.
Be sure to check the power source carefully, espec¡ally
on a ship or other place where DC is used.
2) CONNECTTON AND DTSCONNECTTON OF THE
POWER CORD PLUG
I Wel hands are dangerous.
A dangerous electr¡c shock may result if the plug is
touched by wet hands.
I Don't pull the power cord.
Always grasp the plug; never pull the cord itself.
3) AC OUTLETS ON REAR PANEL
I Any equipment connecled here should have
specified power consumption or less.
These outlets are exclusively for the connection of other
audio equipment, such as a tape deck. Be sure the power
consumption of each does not exceed wattage specified
near the AC outlets.
I Never connecl other eleclrical appliances such as
an iron or toaster.
lf appliances w¡th a large power consumption are con-
nected, an unexpected accident m¡ght occur as a result
of overheating.
4) NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR RECON-
STRUCT THIS UNIT
A serious electric shock might occur if this un¡t is repaired,
disassembled or reconstructed by unauthorized persons,
or if the internal parts are accidently touched.
5) FOR FAM¡LIES WITH CHILDREN
Never permit children to put anything, especially metal,
¡ns¡de this unit. A serious electric shock or malfunction
could occur ¡f art¡cles such as coins, needles, screw-
drivers, etc. are inserted through the ventilation holes, etc.
of this unit.
6) IF WATER IS SPILLED ON THE UNIT
Be extremely careful if water is spilled on the unit, because
a fire or serious electric shock might occur. lmmediately
d¡sconnect the power cord plug, and consult with your
d eale r.
DC
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7) PLACE THE UNIT WHERE lT WILL BE WELL
.VENTILATED, AND AWAY FROM D¡RECT
SUNLIGHT
Place this unit at least 10 cm (4") away f rom wall surfaces,
etc., and away f rom direct sun¡ight. Be careful that curtains
and similar materials do not obstruct the ventilation holes-
8) KEEP THE UNIT AIiVAY FROM STOVES, ETC
Heat can damage the external surfaces as well as ¡nternal
c¡rcu¡ts and components.
9) AVO|D SPRAY-TYPE |NSECT|C|DES
lnsecticides m¡ght cause cracks or "cloudiness" in the
cab¡net and plastic parts of this unit. The gas used in such
sprays might, moreover, be ignited suddenly.
10) NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR pAtNT THTNNER
Ihese and similar chemicals should never be used, be-
cause they may damage the f inish.
IF TROUBLE OCCURS
lf, during operation, the sound is interrupted or indication
lamps no longer ¡lluminate. or if abnormal odor or smoke
is detected, ¡mmediately d¡sconnect the power cord plug,
and contact your dealer or an Authorized Service Center.
7(r
xtIt
P
0¡
Ix7
q \ì00t
9xì
10 x
MAINTENANCE OF
EXTERNAL SURFACES
. To clean, use a soft,, dry cloth. lf the surfaces are
extremely dirty, use a soft cloth soaked in a detergent
(such as used for washing d¡shes; diluted to 1/5 or 1/6
strength), and then wring the cloth well. Wipe once again
with a soft, dry cloth.
. Never use chem¡cals such as alcohol, pa¡nt thinner and
benzine, nor a chemically-treated cloth to clean this unit
because the finish may be damaged or lose its luster.
ACCESSORIES
Shielded connection wires .:..........
Connectron cable with 16-pin connectors
Adapters for rack mounting
Screws (4-mm hexagonal recessed head)
Bolts (5-mm hexagonal recessed head)
4
4
1
1
2
1
2
2
4
Metal washers .. .. .. ..
Fiberwashers ......
2-mm hexagonal wrench
4-mm hexagonal wrench
- 14 -

.TECHN ICAL SPECIFICATIONS
sH-9038
Function:
Weekly program unit (using 1-chip 4-bit microcomputer)
(one entire week programmable by minute).
Program contents:
On/off selections of : day of week, time (hour and minute),
FM channel, AC outlets (for tuner, for amplifier, AC1,AC2).
Program "write in," "recatl" and reset:
All programs resettable.
Recall and confirmation of each program step.
Each step program can be rewr¡tten; cancellation during
programming possible.
Number ol program steps
Time programming (in m¡nutes) for 1 week, with maximum
of 32 steps.
Controlled AC outlets (max. rating)
For tuner: 100W
For amplifier: 480W
AC1: 200W
AC2: 200W
Clock:
Synchronized with AC power source; indicating day of week
and time; w¡th power-failure ind¡oation.
Timer:
Time counting possible to second; maximum indication of
59 min., 59 sec., start, hold, reset possible.
Funclions in comb¡nation with Technics ST-903g luner
FM preselt¡ng:
Preset of 8 FM stations possible; power-failure compensation
Olher lunctions:
. Priority to automatic operation
(at "auto" position of programming-mode selector).
.. Recording of tuner broadcast while l¡sten¡ng to another
music source.
Power consumption
Power supply
Dimensions (WxHxD)
weishi
16W
AC 120V, 60 Hz
450x53x289 mm
(17#""2&"x11å")
s.4 ks (11.9 tb.)
Panasonic Company
Division of Matsushita Electric
Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
Printed in Japan
Panasonic Hawaii, lnc.
320 Waiakamilo Road, Honolulu,
Hawaii96817
Matsushita Electric of Canada Ltd
40 Ronson Drive, Rexdale,
Ontario, MgW 185
sox50299-2
s0878H1