TECHNICS SADX850 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

AV Control Receiver

Operating Instructions

Model No.

SA-DX850

SA-DX750

RQT5818-B

SA-DX850

Note:

"EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read these instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

The radio.....................................................................................22

Manual tuning ..............................................................................22

Preset tuning ...............................................................................23

RDS broadcasts .......................................................................24

To display RDS information.........................................................24

PTY search..................................................................................24

EON tuning ..................................................................................25

PTY displays................................................................................25

RQT5818

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these

instructions carefully.

Table of contents

These operating instructions are applicable to models SA-

DX850 and SA-DX750, however, are intended primarily for

model SA-DX850.

CAUTION

Do not place anything on top of this unit or block the heat

radiation vents in any way. In particular, do not place tape decks

or CD/DVD players on this unit as heat radiated from it can

damage your software.

Before use

Supplied accessories................................................................3

Safety precautions.....................................................................3

Caution for AC Mains Lead .....................................................4

Control reference guide ...........................................................5

Operations

DSP sound modes ...................................................................16

STEREO mode............................................................................16

SURROUND mode......................................................................16

SFC modes..................................................................................17

Enjoying the sounds ...............................................................18

Adjusting the tone and balance ...................................................20

Using headphones.......................................................................20

Muting the volume .......................................................................21

Adjusting the subwoofer level......................................................21

Using the TAPE MONITOR .........................................................21

Connections

Connections ................................................................................6

Connecting video equipment .........................................................6

Connecting audio equipment.........................................................7

Connecting digital equipment ........................................................7

Antenna connections .....................................................................8

Connecting the AC mains lead and other information ...................9

Speaker connections ..............................................................10

Placement of speakers ................................................................10

Connecting speakers...................................................................10

Preparations

Customizing your receiver ....................................................12

Basic steps ..................................................................................13

Adjusting speaker output level............................................15

Radio functions

Reference

Making a recording..................................................................26

Timer function...........................................................................27

The HELP function...................................................................28

Maintenance ..............................................................................28

Troubleshooting guide ...........................................................29

Specifications ...........................................................................30

Enjoying surround sound

Pages

Connect your equipment

Position and connect the speakers

1011

Change the settings

1214

Adjust speaker output level

Sit back and enjoy the experience

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use

Please check and identify the supplied

accessories.

AC mains lead...................................................................1

AM loop antenna set (RSA0012) .....................................1

(AM loop antenna, antenna holder, screw)

Refer to the separate booklet, "Remote Control", for remote

control operation details.

Use the numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for

replacement parts.

FM indoor antenna (RSA0007-L) .....................................1

Batteries ............................................................................2

Remote control (EUR7702030) ........................................1

Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high

temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These

conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby

shortening the unit's service life.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the

unit and cause a fire.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when

setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not

damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or

electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC

mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric

shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause

electric shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock

or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from

the power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain

flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is

interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other

problem that is not covered in these operating instructions occurs,

disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an

authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can

occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by

unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power

source if it is not to be used for a long time.

Antenna plug (SJP9009) ..................................................1

(Only for the United Kingdom)

For the United Kingdom

(VJA0733)

For Continental Europe

(RJA0019-2K)

Supplied accessories

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 BS 1362.

Check for the ASTA mark

or the BSI mark

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

local 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 IS 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 stated below.

If 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 to

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

COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOFKEEP 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

Figure B

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse

cover.

Figure A

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Figure B

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Control reference guide

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TUNED

MONO

LOW IMP

SPEAKERS

EON

PTY

kHz

MHz

PRO LOGIC

DIGITAL

WAKE

SLEEP

SOUND MODE

STEREO SURROUND

SFC

S LFE RS

PCM

FIXED

RDS

INPUT SELECTOR

TAPE MONITOR

BASS/TREBLE

BALANCE

VOLUME

DOWN

SPEAKERS

PHONES

PRESET

BAND

FM MODE

TUNING

DVD 6CH INPUT

DIGITAL INPUT

29 30 31 32 33

STEREO

TIMER

MEMORY

RDS

SFC MODE

DSP

SOUNDMODE

12 13 14

16 17 18 19

21 22 23 24

5 6

1 2 3

7 8 9

EON

DISPLAY MODE

PTY SEARCH

MODE

TIME

WAKE

HELP

RESET

PTY SELECTOR

Main unit

Display section

q Standby/on switch [8] ........................................................(13)

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.

w 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.

e Wake indicator [WAKE] .......................................................(27)

Speaker select buttons [SPEAKERS, A, B]..................(13, 18)

Speaker on/off button [SPEAKERS] .............................(15, 18)

t RDS button [RDS].................................................................(24)

y Timer button [TIMER, -MODE, TIME] ................................(27)

u DSP sound mode select button

[DSP SOUND MODE] ......................................................(13, 18)

i SFC mode select button [SFC MODE] ..........................(13, 18)

o Memory button [MEMORY] ..................................................(23)

!00 Volume control [VOLUME] ..................................................(18)

!11 Input selector [INPUT SELECTOR] .....................................(18)

!22 Digital input select button/indicator [DIGITAL INPUT]......(18)

!33 Help/reset button [-HELP, RESET]....................................(28)

!44

DVD 6ch input select button/indicator [DVD 6CH INPUT] .....(19)

!55 Headphone jack [PHONES] .................................................(20)

!66 Tuning/PTY select buttons

[TUNING, PTY SELECTOR, 2, 1]..................................(22, 24)

!77 Preset channel/display mode button

[PRESET, DISPLAY MODE] ...........................................(23, 24)

!88 Band select/EON button [BAND, EON].........................(22, 25)

!99 FM mode select/PTY search button

[FM MODE, PTY SEARCH] .............................................(22, 24)

@00 Display section

@11 Tape monitor button [TAPE MONITOR]..............................(21)

@22 Tone and balance select button

[BASS/TREBLE, BALANCE] ................................................(20)

@33 Tape monitor indicator ........................................................(21)

@44 Tone and balance adjust buttons [, +, L, R] .....................(20)

SA-DX850

SA-DX750

SA-DX850

@55 Display

@66 Frequency unit indicators [kHz, MHz] ................................(22)

@77 Program format indicators [L, C, R, LS, S, LFE, RS].........(18)

@88

Front speaker indicators [-SPEAKERS-, Å, i].................(18)

Front speaker indicator [-SPEAKERS-] ..............................(18)

@99

Low impedance indicator [LOW IMP] .................................(14)

#00 Tuned indicator [TUNED].....................................................(22)

#11 Stereo indicator [STEREO] ..................................................(22)

#22 Monaural indicator [MONO].................................................(22)

#33 Memory indicator [~] ..........................................................(23)

#44 Timer indicators [SLEEP, WAKE] .......................................(27)

#55 RDS indicators [

, PS, RT, PTY, EON] .........................(24)

#66

Signal format indicators

[FIXED, PCM,

, % DIGITAL, % PRO LOGIC] .....(16, 18)

Signal format indicators

[FIXED, PCM, % DIGITAL, % PRO LOGIC] ................(16, 18)

#77 DSP sound mode indicators

[-SOUND MODE-, SFC, STEREO, SURROUND] .................(18)

SA-DX750

SA-DX850

RDS

SA-DX850

SA-DX750

SA-DX850

Reference pages are given in parentheses.

Refer to the separate booklet, "Remote Control", for a guide to the

remote control's buttons.