Technics SA-EX300 User manual

‘Technics
AV Control Stereo Receiver
SA-EX300
SA-EX100
Operating Instructions
The photographs show SA-EX300.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please
read these Instructions completely: ;

Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this Technics product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read
these instructions carefully.
These operating instructions are applicable to models
SA-EX300 and SA-EX100.
These operating instructions, however, are intended primarily for
model SA-EX300.
THIS TUNER/RECEIVER IS CAPABLE OF RECEIVING THE
NEW AM STEREO BROADCASTS FROM THE AM BAND
RADIO STATIONS. HOWEVER LIKE MANY TUNERS AND
RECEIVERS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET IT
WILL REPRODUCE THIS AM STEREO SIGNAL ONLY IN AM
MONO, WHICH, IN EFFECT, iS OF NO LESSER QUALITY
THAN YOUR EXISTING AM MONO TUNER/RECEIVER.
Table of contents
Accessories
Suggestions for safety
Front panel controls
Equipment connections.
Antenna connections...
Speaker connections
|] Sma aow Basic operations.
To adjust the tone quality
To adjust the sound balance
To mute the sound level...
To listen through headphone:
Listening to radio broadcasts
Sequential tuning.
Preset tuning ..
Direct access tuning
Enjoying sound with DOLBY PRO LOGIC
SURROUND
3 STEREO...
Setting the center mode
Adjusting speaker output level.
Enjoying with SURROUND or 3 STEREO.
Making a recording...
Recording on the tape de
Recording on the VCR (VCR 1
Sleep timer function.
About the HELP function
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Troubleshooting guide .
Technical specifications ..
Please check and identify the supplied acces-
sories
AM loop antenna set
@ AM loop antenna
@ AM loop antenna holder
Screw
Antenna plug...
| Remote control transmitter .
For SA-EX300
(RAK-SA612WH)
For SA-EX100
(EUR642175)
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For details on remote control transmitter operation, refer to “How to
use the remote control transmitter’ in the separate booklet.

Placement
Avoid placing the unit in areas of:
direct sunlight
@ high temperature
@ high humidity
¢ excessive vibration
@ uneven surfaces (Place the unit on a flat level surface.)
Such conditions might damage the cabinet and/or other component
parts and thereby shorten the unit's service life.
Ventilation
@ Place the unit in a well ventilated position at least 10 cms away
from wall surfaces etc.
@ Ensure that curtains and similar materials do not obstruct the ven-
tilation holes,
Stacking
Never place heavy items on top of the unit or the power cord.
Voltage
lt is very dangerous to use an AC power source of high voltage
such as for an air conditioner,
A fire might be caused by such a connection.
© A DC power source can not be used.
Be sure to check the power source carefully, especially on a ship
or other place where DC is used.
Power cord protection
Avoid cuts, scratches or poor connection of the AC mains cord, as
this may result in fire or electric shock hazard.
Excessive bending, pulling or slicing of the cord should also be
avoided.
@ Do not pull on the cord when you are disconnecting the power, as
this could cause an electric shock. Grasp the plug firmly when you
disconnect the power supply.
® Never touch the plug with wet hands or a serious electric shock
could result.
CAUTION!
Foreign materials
Ensure that no foreign objects, such as needles, coins, screw-
drivers etc., accidentally fall into the unit or through the ventilation
holes.
Otherwise, a serious electric shock or malfunction could occur.
® Be extremely careful about spilling water or liquid on/into the unit,
as a fire or electric shock could occur.
{Disconnect the power plug and contact your dealer immediately if
this occurs.)
© Avoid spraying insecticides onto the unit as they contain flamma-
bla gases which can be ignited.
@ Insecticides, alcohol, paint thinner and similar chemicals should
never be used to clean the unit as they can cause flaking or
cloudiness to the cabinet finish.
Maintenance
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moist-
ened with mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
Service
@ Never attempt to repair, disassemble or reconstruct the unit if
there seems to be a problem.
A serious electric shock could result if you ignore this precaution-
ary measure.
elf a problem occurs during operation (the sound is interrupted,
indicators fail to illuminate, smoke is detected, etc) contact your
dealer or Authorized Service Center immediately.
Disconnect the power supply if the unit will not be used for a tong
time. Otherwise the operation life could be shortened.
CAUTION
Do not place a tape deck or CD player on top of this unit.
Heat radiated from the top of this unit may cause damage to
the tape or CD software.
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE IN ORDER TO
KEEP WELL VENTILATED CONDITION. ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTI-
LATION CONDITION TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING.

No. Name Ref. page
@ Power “STANDBY © /ON” switch 12
(POWER, STANDBY (© /ON)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
in standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of
power.
@® Tuning buttons (TUNING) 14
@ Band select button (BAND) 14
@ FM mode select button (FM AUTO/MONO) 14
® Memory button (MEMORY) 15
@ Preset channel buttons (PRESET) 15,16
@ Remote control signal sensor (SENSOR) -
“STANDBY” indicator (STANDBY) =
When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indica-
tor lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is
turned on.
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Surround button (SURROUND) 17,18,19
© BESeE
3 stereo button (3 STEREO) 17,18,19
No. Name Ref. page
®
Center mode select button
(CENTER MODE) 17
@® Display =
® Muting button (MUTING) 13
@ Volume control (VOLUME) 12
@® Headphones jack (PHONES) 18
{® Speaker button (SPEAKERS) 12
@
Sleep timer button (SLEEP) 22
@ Input select buttons 12
@ Tape monitor button (TAPE MONITOR) 12,20
@ Bass control (BASS) 13
@ Treble control (TREBLE) 18
@ Balance control (BALANCE) 18

Make sure that the power supply for all components has been
turned off before making any connections.
Stereo connection cable
(not included)
Do not place books, etc., on top of this unit or block the heat
radiation vents in any way
SA-EX300
Turntable (not included)
OUTPUT GND
Only for turntable a
with ground terminal
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AUDIO | | AUDIO VIDEO | | VIDEO
IN OUT OUT IN
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VCR (not included)
CD player (or CD changer)
(not included)
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Cooling fan
The cooling fan operates at
high power output levels only.
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Video connection cables
(not included)
Tape deck (not included)
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REC (NO | Tae oe
PLAY 5 = =
(QUT) = ——|
Household
AC outlet
AC power supply cord
(included)
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
Connect this cord after
all other cables and
cords are connected.
TV (not included)

Make sure that the power supply for all components has been
turned off before making any connections,
Stereo connection cable {L) White
(not included) (R) Red
Do
not
place
books,
etc.,
on
top
of
this
unit
or
block
the
heat
radiation vents in any way
-EX100
CD player (or CD changer)
(not included)
Turntable (not included)
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OUTPUT
Only for turntable. —~~~
with ground terminal
Tape deck (not included)
PLAY
(OUT)
Cooling fan
The cooling fan operates at
high power output levels only.
Household
ac d AC outfet
power supply cor
(included) 40
Connect this cord after
all other cables and
cords are connected.
AUDIO AUDIO
IN QUT VIDEO VIDEO
OUT IN
Video connection
VCR (not included)
cable
(not
included)
TV
(not
included)

To connect a TV and VCR with 21 pin scart terminal
TV (not included)
‘ER=> (AUDIO OUT)
(VIDEO OUT)
VCR (not indcleded)
(VIDEO IN)
21 pin scart
cables
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(VIDEO
IN)
(not
Included)
c—
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SOHO
20)
(VIDEO
OUT)
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B=)
(AUDIO
IN)
‘GE (AUDIO OUT)
To connect a second VCR
TV (not included)
Second VCR (for playback only)
(not included)
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VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO
OUT OUT IN
Stereo connection
cable (not included) Video connection
cables (not included)

FM indoor antenna (included)
This antenna is normally sufficient for reception of FM broadcasts.
FM indoor antenna
{ineluded)
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Attach to a wall (using a tack or tape) facing in the direction of best
reception.
For best reception sound quality
An FM outdoor antenna is recommended.
Disconnect the antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is installed.
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FM
outdoor
antenna
(not
included)
The outdoor antenna should be used when using the main unit in
mountainous areas or in spaces enclosed by reinforced concrete
where the FM indoor antenna (included) does not provide satisfac-
tory reception.
An
outdoor
antenna
should
be
installed
by
a
qualified
technician
only.
FM outdoor antenna
(not included)
a
75-ohms
coaxial cable
(not included)
300-ohms
Antenna
plug
il
feeder
wire
(included)
(not
included)
(see figure at
the right.) =
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FM ANT
780.
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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-ohms
parallel
feeder
wire
or
75-ohms
coaxial
cable.
For
best
resistance
to
outside
interference,
the
use
of
75-ohms
coaxial
cable
is
suggested.
To connect a 75-ohms coaxial cable
@
Remove
a
piece
of
the
outer
vinyl
insulator.
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20 mm 10mm
@® Remove the cover while pulling the tabs.
If
the
tabs
are
pulled
too
hard,
the
casing
may
be
damaged.
Clamp the cable con-
ductor, and wind it on so
that it doesn’t contact
anything else.
Press down
with pliers.
© Attach the cover.
To connect a 300-ohms feeder wire
300-ohms feeder
wire (not included)
Loosen the screw to connect the feeder
wire and tighten it to secure the connection.

AM loop antenna (included)
This antenna is normally sufficient for reception of AM broadcasts.
A AM loop antenna
a (included)
AM LOOP ANT
install the AM loop antenna holder (included) at the rear panel of
this unit and then attach the AM loop antenna to the AM loop anten-
na hoider (facing in the direction of best reception).
Insert the tab into
the hole and then
push the holder
downward.
Rear panel
of this unit
AM loop antenna holder
(included)
When mounting the antenna to a column, a wall or
rack
Mount it vertically.
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Lal loop antenna
holder (included)
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Screws
{included)
Pay attention to the following points when mounting the antenna.
@ Do not mount it horizontally (doing so will impair reception).
Do not mount it close to power supply cords, speaker wires or
metal surfaces (doing so will result in noise).
@ Do not mount it close to a tape deck. When the tape deck is being
used, chirping or beeping sounds may result.
AM outdoor antenna (not included)
The outdoor antenna should be used when using the main unit in
mountainous areas or in spaces enclosed by reinforced concrete
where the AM loop antenna (included) does not provide satisfactory
reception.
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AM outdoor antenna
(not included)
AM loop antenna in
cluded
Vinyl-covered wire
(not included)
H
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AM LOOP ANT
Stretch 5-12 m of vinyl-covered wire horizontally across a window
frame or other convenient location, keeping it as high as possible
from the ground,
When the unit is not in use, disconnect the outdoor antenna to pre-
vent possible damage that may be caused by lightning. Never use
an outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
Be sure to connect the AM loop antenna even when an AM outdoor
antenna is used.

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Speaker layout for Dolby Pro Connection of front speakers
Logic
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As
well
as
enjoying
normal
stereo
reproduction
with
the
left
and
(not
included)
{not
included)
right front speakers, a center speaker and surround speakers can
also be connected to this unit in order to enjoy the sound perfor- iS) i?) iS) (3)
mance of Dolby Pro Logic Systems. ——
The illustration below shows where to place the speakers so as to
best enjoy sound with Dolby Pro Logic systems.
We recommend that surround speakers be placed on the side of or Speaker cables
slightly behind the listener, and about one meter higher than ear (not included)
level.
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This
unit
However the position should be adjusted to your personal prefer-
ence, because the effect varies to some degree depending upon
the sources. SURROUND FRONT
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Front speaker Front speaker
(not included) (not included) SUB 6 a)
(Left) er (Right) WOOFER
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Right
speaker
Lett
speaker
(not included) (not included)
Center speaker
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{not included) %% Subwoofer
(not included)
Speaker cables.
(not included)
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Surround speaker Surround speaker
(not included) {noi included)
(Left) (Right)
2% The subwoofer can be placed in any position.
To prevent damage to circuitry,
never short-circuit positive (+)
and negative (-) speaker wires.
I Speaker Impedance
The impedance of any speaker used with this unit must be 816 Q.

Connection of surround speakers
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Right speaker
{not included)
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Left speaker
(not included)
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Speaker
cables
(not included)
This unit
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WOOFER ©
1. Before sound can be heard, both surround speakers must be
connected.
2. Do not connect the surround speakers to the front speaker ter-
minals, The surround speakers may be damaged if connected to
the front terminals due to the output power difference between
the front and surround terminais.
Ml Speaker impedance
The impedance of any speaker used with this unit must be 4-16 Q,
Connection of center speaker
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Center speaker
(not included)
Speaker cable
{not included)
SUB
WOOFER
Before sound can be heard, the SURROUND mode or 3 STEREO
mode (of the Dolby Pro Logic system) must be on.
@ Speaker impedance
The impedance of any speaker used with this unit must be 8-16 Q.
Aone
Connection of subwoofer
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You can amplity bass sounds by connecting a subwoofer to your
receiver.
When connected, the subwoofer can be placed in any position.
This receiver has no amplifier section designed especially for the
subwoofer, so you cannot adjust the subwoofer volume lievel by the
receiver,
Subwoofers can be connected
Subwoorer with: Dull-in in both of the below ways.
amplifier (not included)
(Ex, 1)
INPUT
(Ex. 2)
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Connecting a subwoofer which does not
have a built-in amplifier
SUB
WOOFER
Connect an optional amplifier to the “SUBWOOFER” terminals of
this unit and then connect a subwoofer to the speaker terminals of
the amplifier.
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TAPE MONITOR
Before operation, set VOLUME to the “MIN” position.
"Press POWER to switch on
the power.
“Press SPEAKERS and check
the “SPEAKERS” Indication
lights up.
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Lights up
If the button is pressed once more, the
indicator will switch off and no sound will
be heard from the speakers.
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source,
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Example shows CD is selected as the
source. ‘
VCR 1: To watch video tapes (VCR 1)
TV/VGR 2: To watch TV or video tapes (VCR 2)
TAPE MONITOR]: To listen to cassette tapes (The
tape monitor indicator will appear.)
(See right.)
CD: To listen to compact discs
TUNER: To listen to radio broadcasts
PHONO: To listen to phono discs
VOLUME
To
watch
a
video
or
the
TV,
set
the
TV
to
either
the
TV
mode
or
VIDEO
mode
as
indicated
below.
© To enjoy videos (VCR 1 or VCR 2)
Set it to VIDEO mode.
© To watch TV
Set it to TV mode.
VCR: To listen to video tapes
[TAPE
MONITOR]:
To
listen
to
cassette
tapes
(The
tape
monitor
indicator
will
appear.)
(See
below.)
CD: To listen to compact discs
TUNER: To listen to radio broadcasts
PHONO: To listen to phono discs
Start the desired source.
(Refer
to
the
appropriate
operating
instructions
for
details.)
eT
a
level.
After listening is finished
Be
sure
to
reduce
the
volume
level,
and
switch
the
power
to
the
standby condition by pressing POWER.
When the tape monitor indicator Is lit or flashing
This indicates that the tape monitor function of this unit is ON.
To
listen
to
sources
other
than
a
tape,
be
sure
to
press
TAPE
MONITOR]
and
check
the
indicator
goes
out.
Lit or flashing
[TAPE MONITOR]

SPEAKERS
Headphones (not included)
Plug type: 1/4 inch phone
plug stereo type
To adjust the tone quality
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MIN
6.
MAX
Turn BASS to adjust the low
frequency sound.
Turn TREBLE to adjust the
high frequency sound.
To adjust the sound balance
« BALANCE
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Turn BALANCE to adjust the
left/right sound balance.
To mute the sound level
MUTING Press MUTING.
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The message “MUTING ON NOW" runs
repeatedly from right to left across the
display as long as the muting function is
on.
Press once again to return to the previ-
ous volume level.
To listen through headphones
Use VOLUME to reduce the volume level, and con-
nect the headphones.
\f you do not want sound from the speakers, press SPEAKERS and
check the “SPEAKERS” indication goes out.
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\f a subwoofer is connected to your system, turn off power to it or
the subwoofer amp you are using.
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing
damage.
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Sequential tuning
You can use the tuning buttons to tune-in radio broadcasts.
FM AUTO/MONO
Press BAND to select “FM” or
“AM”.
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Press
V
or
/
to
tune
to
the
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broadcast.
If either button is heid down for an
instant until the frequency begins to
scroll, the broadcast stations can be
tuned in automatically when a broadcast
station is found,
Tuning may stop automatically if any
jamming is encountered.
Lights up when tuned
Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast is received
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Frequency display
If nolse Is excessive in the FM stereo mode
Press FM AUTO/MONO. (The “STEREO?” indication will switch off.)
The broadcast will be monaural, but noise will be reduced. If the
button is pressed once more, the stereo mode will be resumed.
Preset tuning
Presetting
radio
stations
into
the
memory
channels
of
this
unit
makes
selecting
stations
easy
and
simple.
Before presetting
How
many
broadcast
stations
can
be
preset?
A
total
of
30
FM
and
AM
stations
can
be
preset.
How Is presetting done?
The two following methods are available.
® Automatic memory presetting
Automatic memory presetting allows this unit to automatically
search for broadcast stations and then preset them into
memory.
With
this
function,
searching
proceeds
from
the
frequency
currently
being
displayed
and
continues
through
higher
fre-
quencies, and broadcast stations are preset in the order in
which they are located.
With
this
method,
the
channels
that
can
be
preset
into
the
memory are set as follows for different bands (FM or AM).
Channel
For AM broadcast stations...
if
the
FM
stations
(channels
1-30)
are
preset
and
then
the
AM
stations
(channels
21-30)
are
preset
Because
this
unit
can
accommodate
a
total
of
30
preset
channels,
the
settings
for
FM
channels
21-30
will
be
replaced
by
the
AM
settings
which
were
subsequently
pre-
set,
and
the
channel
allotment
will
be
as
shown
below.
Channel
For FM broadcast stations.
For AM broadcast stations...
@ Manual memory presetting
The desired broadcast stations can be preset into the
desired channels by the user.
This can also be used as a method for changing selected
broadcast stations that were preset in “Automatic memory
presetting”.
Please remember this
If a new broadcast station is preset into a channel, the setting for
the broadcast station which was previously entered in that chan-
hel will be automatically erased.

Automatic memory presetting Manual memory presetting
FM AUTO/MONO
Set to the frequency from
which you want to start auto-
matic memory presetting.
(See page 14.)
MEMORY Press MEMORY until the fre-
quency begins to change.
(Automatic memory presetting will start.)
During automatic memory presetting,
the memory indicator will flash while the
frequency scrolls.
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To stop, press MEMORY once again.
When a broadcast station is preset
The memory indicator and the preset channel number will be dis-
played for approximately 1 second.
isi up
When presetting is completed
The last broadcast station to be preset will be displayed.
Frequencies may not be preset correctly in cases where the broad-
cast waves are too strong or too weak. in such cases, carry out
presetting manually.
1 Set to the desired broadcast.
(See page 14.)
If interference or static is keeping you from enjoying an
FM broadcast, press FM AUTO/MONO and change to
monaurual. You can preset the memory in monaurual
just as in stereo,
Press MEMORY. (Touch only.)
Lights up
To cancel the memory function, press
MEMORY again.
rea V or A to select the
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Flashes
Holding the buttons down lets you scroll
through channels faster.
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The channel will blink on the display.
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To continue presetting
Repeat steps 1 through 4,
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Preset tuning (continued)
To listen to preset broadcast stations
v preset”. Press V or / to select the -
(nee desired channel.
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Presel channel
Holding the buttons down lets you scroll
through channels faster.
After the preset channel is displayed,
the frequency of the selected channel is
displayed.
You can select channels from the remote control with the
numeric buttons. See the instruction manual on “How to use the
remote control transmitter”.
To confirm the channel number of the broadcast
station being received
Press TUNER.
(The channel number will be displayed for approximately 1 second.)
The channel number is not displayed if you change the reception
frequency or FM mode setting.
For your reference
Even if the power is switched to standby or the power cord is dis-
connected from the household AC outlet, the memory will retain its
contents for approximately one month.
If frequency presettings are accidentally erased
Make the presettings once again.
The power cord should remain connected for one hour or more for
the memory back-up to be effective.
Direct access tuning
(Only available from the remote control.)
Specify the frequency using the numeric buttons on the remote con-
trol transmitter to directly tune to the desired broadcast station.
First select the band with the BAND button on the receiver.
SA-EX300 SA-EX100
Press TUNER.
This will set the remote contral to oper-
ate the tuner.
Press DIRECT TUNING.
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Flashes
While cursor display is flashing
(approx. 10 seconds)
Press the appropriate numeric
buttons to enter the frequen-
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if the desired FM frequency is 107.90 MHz
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If the frequency has been input correctly, the
displayed frequency will blink once.
1. If no button is pressed while the cursor display is flashing, the
display will return to the frequency which is currently being
received. To re-specify the frequency, repeat the procedure from
step 2.
2. {f the frequency has not been input correctly, “ERROR” indica-
tion will be displayed. In this case, re-enter the frequency.

By combining front, center and surround speakers, you can enjoy
the SURROUND mode which conveys a feeling of presence or the
3 STEREO mode which conveys a feeling of orientation.
SURROUND
By reproducing the feeling of depth and movement of sound, video
software or compact discs recorded with Dolby Surround provide
the listener with a feeling of presence like that of a movie theater.
To enjoy SURROUND, be sure to connect the surround speakers,
Front Front
speaker (L) [._\ speaker (R)
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Surround Surround
speaker (L) speaker (R)
3 STEREO
You can enjoy audio/video sources with clear sound, more pres-
ence and a good feeling of orientation. 3 STEREO can be used with
non DOLBY SURROUND recordings.
To enjoy 3 STEREO, be sure to connect the center speaker.
Front Center Front
speaker (L) speaker speaker (R)
Surround Surround
speaker (L) speaker (R)
on
Manufactured under license from Doiby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation,
“Dolby”, the double-D symbol O0 and “Pro Logic” are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Seiting the center mode
For
Dolby
Pro
Logic
systems,
center
mode
setting
is
necessary
to
play
back
bass
sounds
effectively.
Set
the
center
mode
in
accordance
with
the
size
of
your
center
speaker.
sunRouND = Press SURROUND or
3 STEREO to turn on the
desired mode.
Pressing the same button again turns off
the activated listening mode.
3STEREO For SURROUND mode
or
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ee
Displayed for approximately 1 second
only.
For 3 STEREO mode
= Arey Ee ee — > 003 STEREO)
| STEERED
Displayed for approximately 1 second
only.
Press CENTER MODE to
select the correct center
mode.
NTN
PLT TL,
When the button is pressed, the current center mode is
displayed.
Pressing it again changes the center mode.
NORMAL
When the center speaker is smalter than the front
speakers
WIDEBAND
When the center speaker is the same or larger size as
the front speakers
PHANTOM
When no center speaker is connected.
In the PHANTOM mode, the sound which would have
been sent to the center speaker will be divided equally
between both the left and right front speakers,
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SA-EX300 only.
Adjusting
speaker
output
level
{Only
available
trom
the
remote
control.)
In order to reproduce the movement of the sound and its clear ori-
entation, it is important to adjust the output level of each speaker.
Adjust output to the correct levels while listening to the test signal.
When ready to adjust speaker output level, situate yourself away
from the speakers as you normally do when listening.
First turn ON the speakers with the SPEAKERS button on the
receiver.
If
front
speakers
volume
is
unbalanced,
adjust
the
balance
with
the
BALANCE
knob.
tems and select the desired
mode.
or For SURROUND mode
7
sRFOK0
Press
DC
PRO
LOGIC
to
turn
“By
on
the
Dolby
Pro
Logic
sys-
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3 STEREO
Displayed for approximately 1 second
only.
For 3 STEREO mode
Displayed for approximately 1 second
only.
signal.
The speaker outputting the test signal is
displayed while the test is running.
L: Front speaker (left)
C : Center speaker
R : Front speaker (right)
§ : Surround speakers
For surround mode
L+C+R=+S
——
In the PHANTOM mode, the center
speaker is OFF, so the test signal is not
output and “C” is not displayed.
For 3 STEREO mode
L+C+R
[3/or
Press
VOLUME
(-)
or
(+)
to
set
the volume [evel normally
Y
used
for
enjoying
the
source.
The
following
steps
are
for
setting
the
output
level
of
the
front
speakers
and
the
center/surround
speakers
to
the
same
listening
level.
Press CH SELECT to select
the speaker you want to
adjust.
For the center speaker
i oe
For the surround speakers

Press CH LEVEL (-) or (+) to
ta CD adjust the output level.
- : Decrease the output level.
+: Increase the output level.
Output level can be varied within a
tange of -12 dB to +12 dB with front
speaker output level serving as the zero
point.
ead Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the
output level of all speakers is
the same.
1. The test signal is output only by the
speaker you are now adjusting and
does not repeat the sequence until
adjustments are complete.
2. Remember you cannot adjust output
level of the surround speakers if you
selected the 3 stereo mode in step 1.
To stop the test signal
Bak Press TEST.
To turn off the Doiby Pro Logic systems
‘SURROUND
Press the button of the currently selected mode
{SURROUND or 3 STEREO).
or
3 STEREO
Enjoying with SURROUND or
3 STEREO
Start the desired source.
When employing SURROUND, use soft-
ware recorded in Dolby Surround.
desired mode.
SURROUND ~=—- Press SURROUND or
yy 3 STEREO to turn on the
Pressing the same button again turns off
the activated listening mode.
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Recording on the tape deck
Befora recording, prepare the tape deck for recording (recording
level adjustment, etc.).
See the tape deck’'s operating instructions for details.
TAPE MONITOR
ET] Select the desired source to
be recorded.
Press any button except TAPE MONI-
TOR to select the source you want to
record from.
Begin recording.
Follow your tape deck’s operating
instructions.
Begin the desired source to
be recorded.
re
To check the sound recorded while a recording Is
being made
With a tape deck with 3 head system, it is possible to check the
sound recorded on the tape.
Press on this unit and set the monitor button on
the tape deck to “TAPE”.
Lit
Press [TAPE MONITOR] once again to turn it off.
ee
ee
Recording
on
the
VCR
(VCR
1)
Before
recording,
prepare
the
VCR
(VCR1)
for
recording
(recording
level
adjustment,
input
selector
setting,
etc.).
See
the
VCR's
operating
instructions
for
details,
Recording from an audio source
1
Select the audio source to be
recorded.
Press either CD, TUNER or PHONO to
select the source you want to record
from.
Recording from the tape deck is not
possible.
Begin recording on the VCR
1,
Follow your VCR's operating instruc-
tions,
Begin the audio source to be
recorded.