Technics SA-DX940 User manual

Technics’
AV Control Stereo Receiver
Operating Instructions
Model No. SA~DX940
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, pfeose read
these instructions compseJely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME_
DEALER ADDRESS _
TELEPHONE NUMBER
The mode! 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.
MODEL NUMBER _ SA-DX940 _
SERIAL NUMBER _
Table of contents
Before use
Precautions.4
To enjoy surround sound.5
Front panel controls.6
Concerning the remote control.9
Connections
Connections.10
Connecting a TV and a DVD player. 10
Connecting audio equipment. 11
Connecting video equipment.11
Antenna connections. 12
Connecting the AC power supply cord and other information .. 13
Speaker connections.14
Placement of speakers.14
Connecting speakers. 14
Preparation
Preparatory steps.16
Speaker settings.16
The speaker indicators.18
Adjusting speaker output level.19
Operations
Digital Signal Processor (DSP).20
Enjoying the sounds.22
To adjust the tone quality.24
To adjust the sound balance.24
Turning the subwoofer off.24
Radio functions
The radio.26
Sequential tuning.26
Direct tuning.27
Preset tuning.28
Others
Other functions.30
To mute the sound level...30
To listen through headphones.30
Dynamic range compression.30
Making a recording.31
Recording on a tape deck.31
Recording on a VCR. 31
Remote control
The remote control.32
To operate the receiver.32
To operate a cassette deck.33
To operate a CD player.34
To watch TV broadcasts.35
To watch video tapes.36
To operate a DVD player.37
Changing the remote control code.38
Reference
About the HELP function.39
Listening caution.40
Maintenance.40
Product Service.40
Specifications.41
Troubleshooting guide.42
Servicenter List (US).Back cover
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Supplied accessories
Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
□ AC power supply cord.1 pc.
(RJA0065-A)
□ AM loop antenna set
• AM loop antenna.1 pc.
• AM loop antenna holder.:.1 pc.
• Screw.1 pc.
(RSA0012)
Q FM indoor antenna 1 pc.
(RSA0006)
□ Batteries.
2 pcs.
£ZZ)
HZD
□ Remote control.1 pc.
(EUR647132)
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts.
(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site
(http://www.panasonic.com).
-THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.-
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference .that may
cause undesired operation.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN,
SPLASHING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.
t
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
A The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
A The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
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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
1. Power Source— The unit should be connected to power supply
only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the unit.
2. Polarization —If the unit is equipped with a polarized AC power
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), that plug
will fit into the AC outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
3. Power Cord Protection —AC power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them. Never take hold of the plug
or cord if your hand is wet, and always grasp the plug body
when connecting or disconnecting it.
4. Nonuse Periods —When the unit is not used, turn the power
off. When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should
be unplugged from the household AC outlet.
Installation
Environment
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding —If an outside antenna is
connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1990, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure
below.
(NEC ART 250, PARTH)
Placement
1. Ventilation —The unit should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Allow
10 cm (4“) clearance from the rear of the unit.
2. Foreign Material— Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall into and liquids are not spilled into the unit. Do not subject
this unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or
shock.
3. Magnetism— The unit should be situated away from equipment
or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
4. Stacking —Do not place heavy objects, other than system
components, on top of the unit.
5. Surface —Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
6. Carts and Stands —The unit should be used
only with a cart or stand that is recommended
by the manufacturer. The unit and cart
combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the unit and cart combination to
overturn.
7. Waif or Ceiling Mounting —The unit should not be mounted to
a wall or ceiling, unless specified in this operating instructions.
Maintenance
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth iightly
moistened with mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
Service
1. Damage Requiring Service —The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
or
(b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit;
or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) T he unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
(e) T he unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
2. Servicing —The user should not attempt to service the unit
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to an authorized service
personnel.
For the address of an authorized servicenter:
In the U.S.A. 1-800-211-7262 or web site
(http-JAwww.Panasonic, com)
In Canada 905-624-5505 or web site
(www.panasonlc.ca)
NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
2. Water and Moisture —Do not use this unit near water—for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.
Damp basements should also be avoided.
3. Heat— The unit should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators and the like.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5"C
(41 *F) or greater than 35'C (95'F).

To enjoy surround sound
Do the connections, settings, and adjustments in the order shown to enjoy surround sound with this unit's DSP features.
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 other sounds may not be reproduced.
-—.-
Sit back and enjoy the
experience
(* Pages 22-23.)
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© Power “ 6 /I” switch (POWER, 6 /I).16
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice
versa.
In standby mode, the unit is stitl consuming a small amount of
power.
© DSP mode selector (DSP).22
© SFC mode selector (SFC MODE).22
© Input indicators (INPUT).22
(D Digital input select button/indicator
(DIGITAL INPUT).22
© Input selector (INPUT SELECTOR).22
© Volume control (VOLUME).23
© Speaker select buttons
(SPEAKERS A, B).16, 22
® Help/reset button (-HELP, -RESET).39
© Headphones jack (PHONES).30
( 0 ) Display section.7
© Tape monitor button (TAPE MONITOR).25
© Bass control (BASS).24
© Treble control (TREBLE).24
® Balance control (BALANCE).24
© Digital signal processor on/defeat button
(-DSP ON/DEFEAT).21,26
© Subwoofer button (SUBWOOFER).18, 24
© Tuning buttons (TUNING V , A).26
© Preset channel button (PRESET).29
© Band select button (BAND).26
© FM mode select button (FM MODE).26
© Memory button (MEMORY).28
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© Tuned indicator (TUNED).26
© Monaural indicator (MONO).26
© Stereo indicator (STEREO).26
© Memory indicator (0).28
© Signal format indicators
(EH. Da p R O LOGIC, □□ DIGITAL).20
© Front speaker indicator
(-SPEAKERS- QQ).22
© Low impedance indicator (LOW IMP).25
© Display
® Frequency unit indicator (kHz, MHz).26
© Speaker indicators and
Signal input indicators.18
(L, C, R, LS, RS, LFE)
The signal input indicators light up to indicate the channels
contained in the input signal.
L: Front channel (left)
C: Center channel
R: Front channel (right)
LS: Surround channel (left)
RS: Surround channel (right)
If the surround channel is monaural, LS and RS are displayed
as S.
“LFE" (Low Frequency Effect) is a channel for the deep-bass
effect in the low frequency range.
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Front panel controls
j
Remote control
No. _ Name _ Ref.page
© Power button ( 6 ) . 3 2
© ► button ( ► ) . 3 3
© ( ◄◄ / ◄ ◄ button (( ◄◄ / ◄◄ ) . 3 3
© ■ button ( ■ ). 3 3
© Top menu button (TOP MENU)...37
© Display button (DISPLAY).37
© Surround mode select button
(SURROUND).32
© Stereo mode select button
(STEREO).32
© Speaker channel select button
(LEVEL).19, 32
© Delay time button (DELAY).23, 32
© Channel up/down buttons (vCH a).33
© Muting button (MUTING).30, 32
© Input select buttons
(TV, VCR, TAPE, CD, TUNER/BAND, DVD).32
© ►► / ► ► * button ( ► ► / ► ► )). 3 3
© Cursor/enter buttons. 3 7
© Menu button (MENU).37
© SFC mode select button (SFC).32
© Test button (TEST).19, 32
© Delay time/level adjust buttons (-, +).19, 32
© Direct tuning/disc enter button
(DIRECT TUNING/DISC ENTER).27, 33
© >10/enter button (>10/ENTER).33
© Numbered buttons.27, 33
© Disc/deck 1/2 select button
(DISC/DECK 1/2).33
© TV/video select button (TV/VIDEO).35
© Volume buttons (-VOL+).19, 32

Concerning the remote control
A Battery installation
Use of batteries
• Align the poles (+ and -) properly when inserting the batteries.
Press in and down towards the minus end.
• Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.
• Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries.
• Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to
contact flame or water.
• Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long time.
• Do not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.
• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
• Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Remote control signal sensor
Transmission
window
.RiDO-S ;
R3> C3 S'sf
About 7 meters (23 feet) in
front of the signal sensor.
(The actual range will depend
on the angle at which the
remote control is used.)
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with
any part of your body.
B Correct method of use
Operation notes
• Do not place obstacles between the remote control signal
sensor and remote control unit.
• Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct
sunlight or to the bright light of a fluorescent light.
• Take care to keep the remote control signal sensor and end of
the remote control unit free from dust.
• If the unit is installed in a rack with glass doors, the glass doors’
thickness or color might make it necessary to use the remote
control a shorter distance from the unit.
To prevent damage
• Never place heavy items on top of the unit.
• Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit.
• Do not spill water or other liquids into the unit.
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Connections
Stereo connection cable (not included)
White (L) _
Red (R)
Video connection cable (not included)
Make sure that the power supply for all components has been
turned off before making any connections.
To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating
instructions.
Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS (^ page 20).
Analog connection is necessary if you intend to record the source
(* page 31).