Technics SADX930 - RECEIVER User manual

AV Conirol Stereo Receiver
SA-DX930
Operating Instructions
The photographs show the model for the United Kingdom.
‘Technics
Note:
The “EB” indication shown on the packing case
indicates United Kingdom.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Please save this manual.
RQT5019-B

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Supplied accessories
Please check and identify the
supplied accessories.
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LJ AC mains lead (1 pe.)
For the United Kingdom
(RJA0038-1U)
For Australia and N.Z.
(RJA0035-A)
{| AM toap antenna set
@ AM loop antenna (1 pc.)
¥ © AM loop antenna holder (1 pe.)
i © Screw (1 pc.)
(RSA0010)
["} FM indoor antenna (1 pc.)
(RSA0007)
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(J Antenna plug (1 pe.)
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|
:
Only for Australia and N.Z.
(RFEO014)
{"] Antenna plug adapter (1 pc.)
Only for the United Kingdom
(SJP9009)
("| Batteries (2 pos.)
[] Remote control transmitter (1 pc.)
(EuR646497)
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts.
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.
These operating instructions are applicable to models
for the United Kingdom, Australla and N.Z., however, are
intended primarily for the United Kingdom model.
Table of contents
Caution for AC Mains Lead .
Suggestions for safety
Surround guide
Concerning the remote control.
Front panel controls............
Equipment connections
Antenna connections .
Speaker connections .
Preparatory steps .
Speaker settings ..
The speaker indicators
Basic operations
Listening to radio broadcasts
Sequential tuning .
Direct tuning ...
Preset tuning .
Enjoying RDS broadcasts
[Only for the United Kingdom |
To display RDS information ...
PTY search and EON tuning .
About the PTY display .......
Digital Signal Processor (DSP) .
Preparing for surround sound
Adjusting speaker output level .
Adjusting the delay time a
Enjoying SOUNd MOdeS ........sscscsesseesseneeseversemenenenesnaess
Adjusting field of sound in the SFC mode
DVD 6CH INPUT mode ..
Other functions.......
To adjust the tone quality 37
To adjust the sound balance . 37
To mute the sound level .... 37
To listen through headphones
Tuming the subwoofer off
Making a recording
Recording on a tape dec!
Recording on a VCR
Timer function
Setting the timers .
Troubleshooting guide..
About the HELP function.
Technical specifications ... 7
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Caution for AC Mains Lead
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(For United Kingdom)
(“EB” area code model only)
For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should
the
fuse
need
to
be
replaced
please
ensure
that
the
replacement
fuse
has
a rating
of
5-ampere
and
that
it
is
approved
by
ASTA
or
BSI
to
BS1362.
Check
for
the
ASTA
mark
@
or
the
BSI
mark
@
on
the body of the fuse.
If
the
plug
contains
a
removable
fuse
cover
you
must
ensure
that
it
is
refitted
when
the
fuse
is
replaced.
if you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from
your focal dealer.
CAUTION!
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 I'S A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED
INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.
If
a
new
plug
is
to
be
fitted
please
observe
the
wiring
code
as
shown
below.
{f
in
any
doubt
please
consult
a
qualified
electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected
fo the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L. or
coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING:
DO
NOT
CONNECT
EITHER
WIRE
TO
THE
EARTH
TERMINAL
WHICH
IS
MARKED
WITH
THE
LETTER
E,
BY
THE
EARTH
SYMBOL
=
OR
COLOURED
GREEN
OR
GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS
PLUG
IS
NOT
WATERPROOF—KEEP
DRY.
Before
use
Remove
the
connector
cover.
How to replace the fuse
The
location
of
the
fuse
differ
according
to
the
type
of
AC
mains
plug
(figures
A
and
B).
Confirm
the
AC
mains
plug
fitted
and
follow
the
instructions
below.
Illustrations
may
differ
from
actual
AC
mains
plug.
1, Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Figure A
fie Before use
Figure B
2.
Replace
the
fuse
and
close
or
attach
the
fuse
cover,
Figure A
Figure B
le Fuse
Qy (5 ampere)
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Suggestions for safety
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.
® It 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 if on a
ship or other place where DC is used.
© Avoid cuts, scratches or poor connection of the AC power cord,
as this may result in fire or electric shock.
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.
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e@Ensure that no foreign objects, such as needles, coins,
screwdrivers etc., accidentally fall into the unit.
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
flammable 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.
® 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
precautionary measure.
9 lf a problem occurs during operation (the sound is interrupted,
indicators fail to light up, 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
long time. Otherwise the operation life could be shortened.
| DUE TO OVERHEATING.
CAUTION!
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 VENTILATION CONDITION TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD
CAUTION
Do not place a tape deck, CD, or DVD player on top of this
unit.
Heat radiated from the top of this unit may cause damage to
the software.
5) NO

Surround guide
a
You are able to enjoy these surround systems with this receiver.
DTS
SFC
(Sound Field
Control)
Dolby Pro Logic is a decoding system that was
developed to get a better sense of presence from
sources encoded with Dolby Surround. The
feeling of position has been improved by the
addition of a separate center speaker channel.
Dolby Surround was developed to allow
enjoyment of Dolby Stereo, a cinema system, in
private homes. This system reproduces sound
close to that of the original movie through use of
an analog matrix.
(™ Page 30.)
Dolby Digitat is a discrete 6 (5.1) channel digital
surround system developed for cinema use.
The sound signals in Dolby Digital format are
compressed to 1/12 their original size, allowing an
entire movie to be recorded on a single DVD.
Not all Dolby Digital sources are recorded with 6
channels. Some sources marked Dolby Digital
may be recorded in Dolby Surround, a 2 channel
system.
(™> Page 30.)
DTS
is
a
discrete
6
(5.1)
channel
digital
surround
system
developed
for
cinema
use.
Sources
encoded
in
DTS
are
only
compressed
to
a
quarter
of
the
size
of
the
original
to
preserve
sound
quality.
DTS sources are produced with the intention that
all speaker channels will be used.
(™> Page 30.)
The receiver itself produces the surround effects
with sources other than those listed above.
Various eifects, like a concert hall or jazz club,
can be achieved by introducing width or
reverberation to the original sound.
(® Page 31.)
* Video tapes
© Laser discs
@DVDs
#CDs
Software encoded with Dolby
Surround can be identified with this
mark,
DO Geacar sianon
® DVDs
Software encoded with Dolby Digital
can be identified with this mark.
OO
DIGITAL
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@ DVDs
© Laser discs
®CDs
Software encoded with DTS can be
identified with this mark.
DIGITAL
SURROUND
Any kind, but particularly music CDs
and video tapes.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential Unpubished Works. © 1992-1997
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
rights reserved.
Manufactured
under
license
from
Digital
Theater
Systems,
Inc.
“DTS”
and
“DTS
Digital
Surround”
are
trademarks
of
Digital
Theater
Systems,
Inc.
©
1996
Digital
Theater
Systems,
Inc.
All
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Insert the batteries in the
correct polarities (®,O).
BI Remote control signal sensor
iy
4
j
4
a
About 7 meters in front of the
signal sensor. (The actual
range will depend on the
angle at which the remote
control is used.)
Concerning the remote control
‘Baltery installation
Use of batteries
® Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types
(manganese and alkaline, etc.).
@Never subject batteries to excessive heat or flame; do not
attempt to disassemble them; and be sure they are not short-
circuited.
© If the remote contro} is not to be used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dark place.
© Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
© Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
| 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 an invertor 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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Front panel controls
| Remote control
The
pages
referred
to
on
this
page
are
in
the
booklet
“How
to
use
the
remote
contro!
transmitter.”
The
page
numbers
in
boxes
(eg.
FA)
refer
to
pages
in
this
manual.
No.
Name
Ref.page
@ Standby/on button (©)
@ » button (>)...
@ 144/44 button («</<44)
@ w button (m).........
© Title button (TITLE)
© Display button (DISPLAY)...
@ Surround mode select button
(SURROUND)...
4,
fA
Stereo
mode
select
button
(STEREO)
............
4
@
Speaker
channet
select
button
(LEVEL)
4,4
@
Delay
time
button
(DELAY)...
.
4,
RED
@
TV
volume
buttons
(V
TV
VOL
A)
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@®
Processor
standby/on
button
(PROCESSOR ©) )
® Muting button (MUTING) ..
@ Audio standby button (AUDI
® Input select buttons
(TV,
VCR,
TAPE,
CD,
TUNER/BAND,
DVD).......
2
@ >> />>i button (>> />p1) os
© Cursor/select buttons ..
@® Menu button (MENU) .
@
Test
button
(TEST)
4,4
@
Delay
time/level
adjust
buttons
(-,
+)
........
4,4
@) Direct tuning/disc enter button
(DIRECT TUNING/DISC ENTER) ....
@ >10/-/-- button (210/-/--) .,
@ Numeric buttons
@ Dise/deck 1/2 select button
(DISC/DECK 1/2)
@ TV/AV select button (TV/AV)
@ Volume buttons (~VOL.+)
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Front panel controls
For the United Kingdom
Main unit |
No.
Name
Ref.page
No.
Name
Ref.page
® Standby/on switch (05M) ceesscsssussessecsscsenseensee 18 @ Wake indicator (WAKE)...
Press
to
switch
the
unit
from
on
to
standby
mode
or
vice
@
Display
section
.....
v8t5a. Rs Aers ; @ Tape monitor button (TAPE MONITOR)
sane mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of ® Bass control (BASS) vss
@ DSP mode selector (DSP) @ Treble control (TREBLE).... x
® PTY selector (PTY SELECTOR).. @® Balance control (BALANCE)... csccssorssserenesnere 37
® Input indicator
® Digital input select button/indicator
(DIGITAL INPUT)
© Input selector (INPUT SELECTOR)
@ Volume control (VOLUME)...
Speaker select buttons
(A SPEAKERS B) cssscssssssssccccccesscsssseeseceesseees 18, 20
@® Timer button (TIMER, -MODE, TIME) .....e0. 39
@ Help/reset button (-HELP, -RESET).. as
@ Headphones jack (PHONES)
@® Standby indicator (¢)
When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this
indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit
is turned on.
@ Digital signal processor on/defeat button
(-DSP ON/DEFEAT) wa 22, 30
@ Subwoofer button (SUBWOOFER)... veee 19, 37
@ DVD 6CH INPUT select button
(DVD 6CH INPUT).......ccssssssessssessensesecsserssersasseceer 36
@ RDS display mode select bution
(DISPLAY MODE)
@ EON button (EON).....
@ PTY search button (PTY SEARCH)
® Tuning buttons (TUNING V, A)...
@ Preset channel button (PRESET)
@ Band select button (BAND) .........
@ FM mode select button (FM MODE).. ao
@ Memory button (MEMORY) .........ccsesecesmacees

TUNED MONO /EON |
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Lif ULL
Display section
No.
Name
Ref.page
No,
Name
Ref.page
@®
Tuned
indicator
(TUNED)
@
Low
impedance
indicator
(LOW
IMP)
.............
21
@®
Monaural
indicator
(MONO)..
+ 22
©
Display
@ Stereo indicator (STEREO)
@ EON indicator (EON)...
® Memory indicator (@) .
@® RDS indicator (EWS)
® PS indicator (PS)...... -- 26
PTY indicator (PTY) . woe 26
@® RT indicator (RT)......
@ Wake indicator (WAKE)..
@ Sleep indicator (SLEEP)
@ Surround format indicators
(G28, OOPRO LOGIC, OODIGITAL) ............... 30
@3 Front speaker indicator
(-SPEAKERS- 698)
@ Frequency unit indicator (kHz, MHz)
© Speaker indicators
@ Signal format indicators
(L, C, R, LS, RS, LFE)
These indicators light up to indicate each input signal format.
L: Front channel (left)
C: Center channel
R: Front channel (right)
LS: Surround channel (left)
RS: Surround channel (right)
“LFE” (Low Frequency Effect) is a channel for the deep-bass
effect in the low frequency range.
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For Australia and N.Z:
Front panel controls
Main unit
No.
Name
Ref.page
No.
Name
Ref.page
® Standby/on switch (0 Ml) ..cessscssecseseesnseeeesens 18 @ Wake indicator (WAKE)....
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.
@ DSP mode selector (DSP)
@ SFC mode selector (MODE)
@® Input indicator
© Digital input select button/indicator
(DIGITAL INPUT)
@ Input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) .
@ Volume control (VOLUME)
Speaker select buttons
(A SPEAKERS B) ......:scssserssssescssesssnreorescens 18, 20
@ Timer button (TIMER, -MODE, —TIME) -
@ Help/reset button (-HELP, -RESET)
@ Headphones jack (PHONES)
@® Standby indicator (¢)
When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this
indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit
is turned on.
@ Display section ....
@ Tape monitor button (
@ Bass control (BASS).........
@® Treble control (TREBLE)..
@ Balance control (BALANCE)........cccssssssssesssee 37
@ Digital signal processor on/defeat button
(-DSP ON/DEFEAT)
@ Subwoofer button (SUBWOOFER)...
@ DVD 6CH INPUT select button
(DVD 6CH INPUT)
@ Tuning buttons (TUNING V, A).
@ Preset channe! button (PRESET).
@ Band select button (BAND) ..........
@ FM mode select button (FM MODE). se
@ Memory button (MEMORY) o.csccssssssssessssnssssseee 24