Technics SA AX 710 Owners Manual

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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-
AX910, SA-AXBIO, SA-AX71O and SA-AX610, however, are
intended primarily for model SA-AX910.

Table of Contents

Precautions.
Accessories
Concerning the remote control.
Front panel controls
Equipment connections
Antenna connections.
Speaker connections.

Basic operations .......
To adjust the tone quality
To adjust the sound balanc
To mute the sound level .....
To listen through headphones
To correct sound in case of low volum
When usin the VCR 2 terminal (front side)
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Listening to radio broadcasts
Sequential tuning.
Direct tuningr
Preset tuningr

Enjoying sound DOLBY PFIO LOGIC ................... .
Setting the center mode and adjusting speake output level .
Adjusting the delay time tttttttt
Enjoying with SURROUND or 3 STEREO

Enjoying sound with SFC.
Adjusting field of sound .....

Enjoying sound with 6 channel discret

Making a recording ,,,,,,
Recording on the tape deck
Recording on the VCR .....

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

The model 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 ..
SERIAL NUMBER

- THIS PHRASE IS APPLIED ONLY FOR u.s.A.
CAUTION:

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the user's authority to operate this
device.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN,
SPLASHINGDRIPPING OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

a CAUTION

Sleep timer function
About the HELP function ..............
About the On-Screen Display function

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Product service
Listening cautio
Troubleshooting guide
Technical specifications

.Back cover

CAUTIONzTO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL

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 at
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence at
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 itselfas well as the safety suggestions listed below.

Afterwards keep them handy for future reference.

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

I Environment I

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 310 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.

ANTENNA

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION Bill-20)

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

' I \ GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(mac secnon 51021)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELEU'RODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 25, PART H)

NBC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2. Water and Molsture -- 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).

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Placement

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. 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.

. 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.

Magnetism - The unit should be situated away from equipment

or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.

Stacking -- Do not place heavy objects, other than system

components, on top of the unit. '

Surlace -- Place the unit on a flat, level surface.

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 sur-

faces may cause the unit and cart combination

to overturn.

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Wall 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 lightly
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)The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or

(e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

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.

(Only for U.S.A.)

Call 1-800-545-2672 for the address of an authorized factory

servicenter.

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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.

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Selected SFC mode

i Enjoying sound with SFC

SFC is the abbreviation of Sound Field Control,

The SFC function gives presence and spread thereby enhancing and
enriching the music or movie.

Read the following explanations in order to better understand how
to make your selection.

HALL
This mode imparts a reflection and spread which will make you feel
as if you are in a large concert hall.

CLUB

Like a jazz club, this mode provides an exciting and intimate atmos-
phere. It simulates the sound field of a relatively small room having
a low ceiling and hard reflective surfaces, for a live sound with
enhanced presence to bring the performers up close.

LIVE
Primarily for vocal pieces, this mode adds gloss to the vocals and
you'll feel as though you were hearing a live stage performance.

THEATER

You can clearly perceive the directions and source of the movie,
Real ambience of sound can also be recreated naturally using this
mode.

THEATER mode can be used with stereo sources not encoded with
DOLBY SURROUND.

When using Dolby Surround encoded materials, select the DOLBY
PRO LOGIC SURROUND.

SIMULATED

Choose this mode if little or no sound will be heard from the sur-
round speakers.

You can feel as if you were in a more expanded space adding to the
actual sound from the souce, ,

This mode also adds effect to monaural sources by outputting the
sound from surround speakers.

You can adjust center speaker volume only in the theater mode.
The center speaker is not used in the hall, and simulated modes.

I Select the desired source and start the desired
source.

Select the desired SFC mode.
To turn off the SFC function

Press OFF/ ON.

Press once again to turn it on,

Operation -