Technics Stereo Receiver SA DA8 User Manual
AV Control Stereo Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
Model No.  
SA-DA10  
SA-DA8  
The photographs show the gold version of SA-DA8.  
Model SA-DA10 is only for the United Kingdom.  
The black version of SA-DA8 is only for the United Kingdom.  
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.  
EB GN  
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Caution for AC Mains Lead  
(For United Kingdom)  
(“EB” area code model only)  
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.  
For your safety, please read the following text  
carefully.  
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF–KEEP DRY.  
Before use  
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin  
mains plug for your safety and convenience.  
Remove the connector cover.  
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.  
How to replace the fuse  
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.  
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.  
Check for the ASTA mark  
the body of the fuse.  
or the BSI mark  
on  
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.  
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.  
Figure A  
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.  
Bforuse  
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL  
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED  
INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.  
Figure B  
Fuse cover  
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.  
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse  
cover.  
As these colours may not correspond with the  
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your  
plug, proceed as follows:  
Figure A  
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to  
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or  
coloured Black or Blue.  
Fuse  
(5 ampere)  
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected  
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or  
coloured Brown or Red.  
Figure B  
Fuse  
(5 ampere)  
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Safety precautions  
Placement  
CAUTION!  
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,  
BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.  
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. ENSURE THAT  
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT  
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION TO PREVENT RISK OF  
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO  
OVERHEATING.  
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.  
Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion  
and unwanted acoustical effects.  
Do not place heavy items on the unit.  
CAUTION  
Voltage  
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.  
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  
NO  
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 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.  
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To enjoy surround sound  
Do the connections, settings, and adjustments in the order shown to enjoy surround sound.  
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.  
Center speaker  
(not included)  
Front speaker  
(left)  
Front speaker  
(right)  
Connect the equipment  
(not included)  
(not included)  
(aPages 10–13.)  
Subwoofer  
(not included)  
30° 30°  
120°  
Surround speaker  
(left)  
Surround speaker  
(right)  
(not included)  
(not included)  
Position and connect the  
The front, center, and surround speakers should be placed  
at approximately the same distance from the listening  
position. The angles in the diagram are approximate.  
speakers  
(aPages 14–16.)  
In SIZE  
Set the presence and type  
(small/large), distance and  
filter of the speakers you  
Select LARGE or SMALL for the front speakers  
Select LARGE, SMALL, or NONE for the center and  
surround speakers  
Bforuse  
Select YES or NO for the subwoofer  
have connected  
In DISTANCE  
Enter the distance of the front, center, and surround  
speakers from the listening position  
(aPages 17–18.)  
In FILTER  
Enter the cutoff frequency for your subwoofer based on  
the bass capability of your front speakers  
Adjust the level for the  
While sitting in the usual listening position, use the test  
signal to adjust the volume of the speakers to the same  
apparent level.  
speakers  
(aPage 19.)  
When using DVD 6CH INPUT mode  
These settings need to be changed on the player.  
Read the player’s instructions for setting details.  
Sit back and enjoy the  
experience  
(aPages 22–23.)  
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Front panel controls  
1
2
3
4
7
8
9 10  
11  
5 6  
VOLUME  
DIGITAL  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
B
A
BI-WIRE  
BI-AMP  
MIN  
MAX  
TIMER  
DVD 6CH INPUT VGCA  
TAPE MONITOR  
DIGITAL INPUT  
ON  
VIA TONE  
-MODE  
–TIME  
TUNING  
PRESET MEMORY  
VCR  
VCR  
2
3
BASS  
TREBLE  
BALANCE  
PTY SELECTOR  
BAND FM MODE  
DISPLAY MODE PTY SEARCH  
DSP SOUND MODE  
VCR  
3
PHONES  
WAKE  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN  
MAX  
L
R
EON  
RDS  
VIDEO IN  
L
AUDIO IN  
R
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22  
23  
24 25 26  
27  
28  
Main unit  
No.  
Name  
Ref.page  
No.  
Name  
Ref.page  
5
Band select button (BAND) ............................. 28  
For the United Kingdom  
q Standby/on switch ( /l) .................................. 17  
!
5
5
5
6
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice  
!
6
6
6
versa.  
FM mode select/EON button  
(FM MODE, EON)......................................... 28, 34  
For Australia and New Zealand  
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of  
power.  
w Standby indicator (  
)
FM mode select button (FM MODE) ................ 28  
Only for the United Kingdom  
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.  
!
7
7
8
9
7
RDS button (RDS) ............................................. 32  
DSP sound mode select button  
(DSP SOUND MODE) ........................................ 22  
For the United Kingdom  
e Speaker select buttons  
!
8
8
8
8
(SPEAKERS, A, B, BI-WIRE) ...................... 17, 22  
r Bi-amp indicator (BI-AMP) ............................... 24  
t DVD 6CH input select button  
!
9
9
9
9
Memory/PTY search button  
(DVD 6CH INPUT) .............................................. 26  
y VGCA mode select button/indicator  
(MEMORY, PTY SEARCH) .......................... 30, 33  
For Australia and New Zealand  
(VGCA, ON)........................................................ 27  
u Volume control (VOLUME)............................... 23  
i Tape monitor button/indicator  
(TAPE MONITOR) .............................................. 24  
o Digital input indicator (DIGITAL)..................... 22  
Memory button (MEMORY) .............................. 30  
Wake indicator (WAKE).................................... 49  
For the United Kingdom  
@
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
@
1
Preset channel/Display mode select button  
(PRESET, DISPLAY MODE) ....................... 31, 32  
For Australia and New Zealand  
0
0
0
1
1
!
0
1
Input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) ........... 17, 22  
Digital input select button  
0
1
!
1
Preset channel button (PRESET) .................... 31  
Via tone indicator (VIA TONE) ......................... 27  
Display section ................................................... 7  
Bass control (BASS)......................................... 25  
Treble control (TREBLE) .................................. 25  
Balance control (BALANCE)............................ 25  
VCR 3 terminals (VCR 3) .................................. 11  
VCR 2/VCR 3 select button  
(DIGITAL INPUT) ............................................... 22  
Timer button (TIMER, -MODE, –TIME) ............ 49  
Headphones jack (PHONES) ........................... 36  
For the United Kingdom  
@
2
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2
2
2
2
2
2
!
2
2
3
4
@
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
!
3
@
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
!
4
@
5
5
5
5
Tuning/PTY select buttons  
6
6
6
@
6
(TUNING,  
,
, PTY SELECTOR) ........... 28, 33  
7
7
7
@
7
For Australia and New Zealand  
8
8
8
@
8
Tuning buttons (TUNING,  
,
) ................... 28  
(
VCR 2, VCR 3) .......................................... 25  
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30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38  
39 40  
41  
TUNED STEREO  
WAKE MONO  
RDS  
PS PTY  
RT  
EON  
SLEEP  
M
PROGRAM FORMAT  
C
L
R
kHz  
MHz  
LS  
S
LFE  
RS  
LOW IMP  
SPEAKERS  
SOUND MODE  
STEREO SURROUND SFC  
SUB-  
A
B
BI-WIRE WOOFER  
DIGITAL  
PRO LOGIC AAC  
42 43  
44  
45  
46  
Bforuse  
Display section  
Name  
No.  
Ref.page  
No.  
Name  
Ref.page  
9
9
Tuned indicator (TUNED) ................................. 28  
Stereo indicator (STEREO) .............................. 28  
Monaural indicator (MONO) ............................. 28  
Only for the United Kingdom  
#
$
0
9
9
9
0
1
9
9
Memory indicator ( )...................................... 30  
Frequency unit indicator (kHz, MHz) .............. 28  
Program format indicators  
M
@
9
9
9
0
1
2
#
0
0
0
0
1
#
1
1
1
2
2
$
1
#
2
(PROGRAM FORMAT, L, C, R, LS, S, LFE, RS)...... 20  
Wake indicator (WAKE).................................... 49  
Low impedance indicator (LOW IMP) ............. 24  
Front speaker indicator  
RDS  
RDS indicator (  
) ........................................ 32  
$
2
2
3
4
2
3
4
#
3
3
3
4
5
6
3
3
Only for the United Kingdom  
$
3
PS indicator (PS)............................................... 32  
Only for the United Kingdom  
$
4
A
B
BI-WIRE  
#
4
4
4
4
(-SPEAKERS-,  
Signal format indicators  
) .............................. 22  
PTY indicator (PTY) .......................................... 32  
Only for the United Kingdom  
$
5
5
5
6
5
5
#
5
5
5
5
(
DIGITAL,  
,
PRO LOGIC) .............. 20  
RT indicator (RT)............................................... 32  
Only for the United Kingdom  
$
6
6
6
6
DSP sound mode indicators  
(SOUND MODE, STEREO, SURROUND, SFC) ....... 20  
#
6
6
6
6
EON indicator (EON)......................................... 34  
Display  
Sleep indicator (SLEEP)................................... 49  
#
7
7
8
7
7
8
8
7
8
#
8
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Front panel controls  
Remote control  
Name  
SA-DA10  
No.  
Ref.page  
TV  
VCR  
DVD  
47  
SA-DA10  
TAPE  
CD TUNER/BAND CH  
48  
7
7
) .................................... 39  
$
7
7
8
7
Standby/on button (  
Input select buttons  
(TV, VCR, DVD, TAPE, CD, TUNER/BAND, MD) ..... 39  
Numbered buttons ...................................... 29, 39  
Direct tuning/disc enter button  
(DIRECT TUNING/DISC ENTER) ................ 29, 39  
Disc/deck 1/2 select button  
(DISC/DECK 1/2)................................................ 41  
Disc and deck operation buttons  
55  
8
8
8
$
8
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
VOLUME  
49  
9
9
9
0
0
$
9
9
0
+
0
%
0
56  
–
9
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
≥10/ENTER  
57  
59  
MUTING  
1
1
1
%
1
1
2
50  
51  
-/--  
SOUND MODE  
58  
60  
48  
52  
DISC/DECK 1/2 MD  
SFC  
2
2
2
%
2
(
/
,
, ,  
/
)...................................... 41  
3
3
3
%
3
3
4
5
6
7
DVD player operation buttons ......................... 45  
TV volume buttons (–TV VOL+)....................... 43  
Channel up/down button (CH,  
4
4
4
%
4
DVD  
5
5
,
)............... 39  
%
5
5
SLOW/  
SEARCH  
DELAY  
LEVEL  
+
6
6
6
%
6
Volume buttons (VOLUME, +, –) .............. 19, 39  
≥10/ENTER, -/– – button  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
7
7
7
%
7
(≥10/ENTER, -/– –) ............................................. 39  
Muting button (MUTING) ............................ 37, 39  
DSP sound mode select button  
53  
61  
ENTER  
%
8
8
8
9
8
8
9
9
–
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
ANGLE  
%
9
(SOUND MODE)................................................. 39  
SFC mode select button (SFC) .................. 23, 39  
Delay time/level adjust buttons  
(DELAY, LEVEL, +, –) ...........................19, 23, 39  
Test button (TEST)...................................... 19, 39  
Dimmer button (DIMMER) .......................... 37, 39  
DVD 6CH input select button  
SUB TITLE AUDIO  
TEST  
^
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
62  
64  
GROUP  
–
+
PAGE  
+
DIMMER  
^
1
63  
65  
–
TV VOL  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
^
2
2
2
3
4
2
2
54  
^
3
3
3
^
4
4
4
(DVD 6CH).......................................................... 39  
TV/AV select button (TV/AV)............................ 43  
^
5
5
5
5
5
SA-DA8  
SA-DA8  
^
^
6
6
6
6
6
Standby/on button ( ) .................................... 39  
77  
7 Disc and deck operation buttons  
77  
TUNER/  
TV  
VCR  
MD  
BAND  
(
,
/
, ,  
/
)...................................... 41  
66  
68  
^
8
8
8
9
8
8
Disc/deck 1/2 select button  
TAPE  
CD  
74  
(DISC/DECK 1/2)................................................ 41  
DSP sound mode and SFC mode select  
buttons (STEREO, SURROUND, SFC) ...... 23, 39  
Numbered buttons ...................................... 29, 39  
TV volume buttons ( TV VOL )................... 43  
Dimmer button (DIMMER)........................... 37, 39  
Muting button (MUTING) ............................ 37, 39  
Input select buttons  
67  
69  
^
9
9
9
9
TOP MENU  
DVD  
DISC/DECK  
1/2  
&
0
0
0
1
2
3
4
0
0
ENTER  
1
1
1
&
1
75  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
TEST  
+
2
2
2
&
2
STEREOSURROUND SFC  
&
3
3
3
3
76  
78  
&
4
4
4
4
DELAY LEVEL  
–
77  
79  
For the United Kingdom  
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
1
2
3
(TV, VCR, TUNER/BAND, TAPE, MD, CD, DVD) ..... 39  
For Australia and New Zealand  
4
5
8
6
9
≥10/–/– –  
70  
72  
(TV, VCR, TUNER/BAND, TAPE, CD, DVD)..... 39  
DVD player operation buttons ......................... 45  
Test button (TEST)...................................... 19, 39  
Delay time/level adjust buttons  
(DELAY, LEVEL, –, +) ...........................19, 23, 39  
Direct tuning/disc enter button  
7
0
5
5
5
&
5
5
6
7
TV VOL  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
&
6
6
6
6
80  
82  
71  
73  
81  
–
+
DIMMER MUTING  
VOL  
&
7
7
7
7
&
8
8
8
8
8
(DIRECT TUNING/DISC ENTER) ................ 29, 39  
≥10/-/– – button (≥10/-/– –)................................ 39  
DVD 6CH input select button  
&
9
9
0
9
9
0
0
9
0
*
0
(DVD 6CH).......................................................... 39  
TV/AV select button (TV/AV)............................ 43  
Volume buttons (– VOL +).......................... 19, 39  
1
1
1
*
1
2
1
*
2
2
2
2
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Concerning the remote control  
Battery installation  
A
A
SA-DA10  
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.  
2
¡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.  
1
3
¡Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.  
(R6, AA, UM-3)  
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.  
3
SA-DA8  
1
B
Correct method of use  
Operation notes  
2
¡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.  
(R6, AA, UM-3)  
Bforuse  
¡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.  
Remote control signal sensor  
B
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.  
C
How to open the remote control SA-DA10 only  
For your reference  
This remote control can be used to operate the receiver you  
purchased and some other Panasonic and Technics cassette  
decks, MD decks, CD players, TVs, VCRs and DVD players,  
provided they are equipped with a remote control sensor.  
Transmission  
window  
About 7 meters in front of the  
signal sensor. (The actual  
range will depend on the  
angle at which the remote  
control is used.)  
SA-DA10 only  
It is also possible to change-over the remote control code so that  
the remote control can operate TVs, VCRs and DVD players which  
have not been manufactured by this company (apages 46–47).  
C
Note  
¡For details on operating other equipment, see the instruction  
manual provided with specific unit.  
¡Some models cannot be operated by this remote control.  
¡Actual operations depend on your equipment and software.  
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Connections  
Stereo phono cable (not included)  
Video connection cable (not included)  
White (L)  
Red  
(R)  
Note  
Turn off all components before making any connections.  
¡Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS  
(\page 20).  
To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating  
instructions.  
¡Use analogue connection to enjoy sources that cannot be  
decoded on this unit and to record a source (a pages 22 and  
48).  
Connecting a DVD player  
DVD player (not included)  
S-VIDEO OUT  
Optical fiber cable  
connection  
DIGITAL OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
Dust cap  
¡Do not bend the optical fiber cable.  
¡If the digital optical connector is not  
going to be used, be sure to attach  
the dust cap to prevent exposure to  
dust.  
CD  
TAPE/MD  
REC  
PLAY  
(IN)  
FRONT  
BI-WIRE  
B
A
R
R
L
R
L
L
(OUT)  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OPTICAL  
LOOP ANT  
HOLDER  
L
CD  
+
–
DIGITAL  
DVD  
VCR 1  
S-VIDEO  
TV  
DVD  
R
LF  
HF  
L
R
Note  
VCR 2  
VCR 1  
OPTICAL  
L
TV  
Dolby Digital RF (radio frequency)  
signals cannot be decoded with this  
unit.  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
PHONO  
GND  
FRONT  
ANT  
R
L
R
SURROUND  
CENTER  
R
R
L
L
IN  
75  
Ω
SUBWOOFER CENTER  
IN  
SPEAKERS  
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–
DVD/  
DVD 6CH  
SURROUND SURROUND  
R
L
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
L
LOOP  
EXT  
IN  
AM  
ANT  
R
TV  
TV  
R
IN  
L
IN  
MONITOR OUT  
The S-VIDEO terminals  
To connect analogue 6 channel  
Connections through these terminals  
provide higher quality pictures than  
through the video terminal.  
AUDIO OUT  
Note  
(CENTER)  
AUDIO OUT  
(FRONT L,R)  
(SUBWOOFER)  
When using S-VIDEO terminals, be  
aware that video signals input into the  
VIDEO terminals cannot be output from  
S-VIDEO terminals or vice versa.  
FRONT  
R
L
SUBWOOFER CENTER  
IN  
DVD/  
DVD 6CH  
SURROUND SURROUND  
R
L
AUDIO OUT  
(SURROUND L,R)  
Note  
Connect to FRONT L, R if your DVD player does not have 6 channel output.  
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Optical fiber cable (not included)  
S-VIDEO cable (not included)  
Connecting video equipment  
VCR (for play only) (not included)  
VCR (not included)  
S-VIDEO OUT  
AV IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AV IN  
21pin scart cable  
(not included)  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
21pin scart cable  
(not included)  
(VIDEO OUT)  
(AUDIO OUT)  
(VIDEO IN)  
(VIDEO OUT)  
(AUDIO OUT)  
(AUDIO IN)  
or  
or  
CD  
TAPE/MD  
REC  
(OUT)  
PLAY  
(IN)  
FRONT  
L
B
A
R
R
R
L
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
AC IN  
LOOP ANT  
HOLDER  
L
CD  
+
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
DVD VCR 1 TV  
S-VIDEO  
R
DVD  
TV  
LF  
HF  
BI-WIRE  
L
R
L
VCR 2  
VCR 1  
OPTICAL  
–
L
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
PHONO  
GND  
FRONT  
FM  
ANT  
R
L
R
SURROUND  
CENTER  
R
R
L
L
IN  
75  
Ω
SUBWOOFER  
IN  
CENTER  
SPEAKERS  
+
–
DVD/  
DVD 6CH  
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
L
R
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
L
LOOP  
EXT  
IN  
Cections  
AM  
ANT  
R
TV  
MONITOR OUT  
TV  
R
IN  
L
IN  
(AUDIO OUT)  
(VIDEO OUT)  
(VIDEO IN)  
or  
21pin scart cable  
(not included)  
VIDEO  
IN  
AV IN  
S-VIDEO IN  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
Satellite receiver, etc.  
(not included)  
TV or TV monitor  
(not included)  
Connecting to the VCR 3 terminals on the front panel  
VCR  
VCR  
2
3
VCR 3  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO IN  
L
AUDIO IN  
R
AUDIO  
OUT  
Video camera, etc.  
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Connections  
Connecting audio equipment  
Stereo phono cable (not included)  
Optical fiber cable (not included)  
White (L)  
Red  
(R)  
Turntable (not included)  
OUTPUT GND  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
CD  
TAPE/MD  
REC  
PLAY  
(IN)  
R
R
(OUT)  
OPTICAL  
OPTICAL  
OPTICAL  
LOOP ANT  
HOLDER  
L
CD  
DIGITAL  
Only for  
turntable with  
ground  
terminal.  
R
DVD  
VCR 2  
VCR 1  
CD player (or CD changer)  
(not included)  
L
TV  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
PHONO  
GND  
FRONT  
FM  
ANT  
R
L
R
IN  
IN  
75  
Ω
SUBWOOFER  
IN  
CENTER  
SPEAK
DVD/  
DVD 6CH  
SURROUND  
R
SURROUND  
L
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
L
LOOP  
EXT  
IN  
REC (IN)  
PLAY (OUT)  
AM  
ANT  
R
TV  
TV  
R
IN  
L
IN  
MONITOR OUT  
Tape deck or MD deck (not included)  
Note  
If you want to connect a graphic equalizer, connect it to the TAPE/MD (for the United Kingdom) or TAPE (for Australia and New Zealand)  
terminals (\page 24).  
Antenna connections  
AM loop antenna  
¡Fit the AM loop antenna holder (included) onto the rear  
panel of this unit and then attach the AM loop antenna  
to the AM loop antenna holder (facing in the direction  
of best reception).  
When mounting the antenna  
to a column, wall or rack  
¡Keep the antenna cord away from tape decks, DVD  
players, and other cords.  
FM indoor antenna  
(included)  
Screw  
(included)  
Adhesive tape  
(not included)  
FM antenna  
Fix the other end of the antenna where  
reception is best.  
OPTICAL  
OPTICAL  
OPTICAL  
LOOP ANT  
HOLDER  
CD  
DIGITAL  
DVD  
AM loop antenna  
(included)  
TV  
PHONO  
GND  
FRONT  
FM  
R
L
ANT  
75 Ω  
SUBWOOFER  
IN  
CENTER  
DVD/  
DVD 6CH  
SURROUND  
SURROU
R
L
LOOP  
EXT  
AM  
R
TV  
ANT  
R
IN  
1
2
3
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To connect an outdoor antenna  
FM outdoor antenna  
¡Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.  
¡The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.  
How to use the antenna plug (included)  
For Australia and New Zealand  
Two types of wire are most commonly used for connection from  
the antenna: 300 Ω parallel feeder wire or 75 Ω coaxial cable.  
For best resistance to outside interference, the use of 75 Ω  
coaxial cable is suggested.  
For the United Kingdom  
FM outdoor antenna  
(not included)  
¡To connect a 75 Ω coaxial cable  
q Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator.  
O
O
a
LOOP ANT  
HOLDER  
75  
Ω coaxial cable  
CD  
DIGITAL  
20 mm  
10 mm  
(not included)  
DVD  
w Carefully pull the tabs apart to remove the cover.  
T
Antenna plug (included)  
PHONO  
GND  
FM  
ANT  
75 Ω  
For Australia and New Zealand  
e Remove the lead wire and clamp it with the plastic bar.  
FM outdoor antenna  
L
LOOP  
EXT  
(not included)  
Lead wire  
AM  
R
75 Ω  
ANT  
coaxial cable  
Plastic bar  
(not included)  
r Install the coaxial cable.  
Clamp the cable conductor, and wind it on so that it doesn’t  
contact anything else.  
300 Ω feeder wire  
(not included)  
Antenna plug (included)  
AM outdoor antenna  
¡Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other  
convenient location.  
Press down with pliers.  
¡Leave the loop antenna connected.  
¡Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use  
the antenna during an electrical storm.  
t Attach the cover.  
Cections  
¡To connect a 300 Ω feeder wire  
Loosen the screws, connect the wires, and tighten the screws  
to secure the connection.  
OPTICAL  
5–12 m  
TV  
PHONO  
GND  
Vinyl-covered wire  
(not included)  
FM  
R
ANT  
75 Ω  
SUB
IN  
300 Ω feeder wire  
(not included)  
DVD/  
DVD 6CH  
S
L
LOOP  
EXT  
AM  
R
TV  
ANT  
Connecting the AC mains lead and other information  
AC mains lead  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
AC IN  
Connect this lead only after all other  
cables and cords are connected.  
DVD VCR  
1
TV  
S-VIDEO  
Insertion of Connector  
Cooling fan  
Even when the connector is perfectly  
inserted, depending on the type of inlet  
used, the front part of the connector  
may jut out as shown in the drawing.  
However there is no problem using the  
unit.  
+
–
The cooling fan operates at  
high power output levels  
only.  
Appliance inlet  
Connector  
To household mains  
socket  
AC mains lead (included)  
Note  
(FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY)  
The included AC mains lead is for  
use with this unit only.  
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS  
LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.  
Approx. 6 mm  
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Speaker connections  
Placement of speakers  
Front speakers  
Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that  
there is good coherency between the picture and sound.  
Center speaker  
(not included)  
Front speaker  
(left)  
Front speaker  
(right)  
(not included)  
(not included)  
Center speaker  
Place underneath or above the center of the TV. Aim the speaker  
at the seating area.  
Surround speakers  
Place on the side of or slightly behind the listening position, about  
one meter higher than ear level.  
Subwoofer  
(not included)  
Surround speaker  
(left)  
(not included)  
Surround speaker  
(right)  
(not included)  
Subwoofer  
The subwoofer can be placed in any position as long as it is at a  
reasonable distance from the TV.  
Note that some experimentation can yield the smoothest low  
frequency performance. Placement near a corner can increase the  
apparent output level, but can result in unnatural bass.  
Connecting speakers  
Other connections are possible depending on your speaker system.  
See your speaker system’s operating instructions for details.  
Front speakers  
Note  
If you connect speakers with an impedance  
under 6 Ω, switch on “LOW IMP” (\page 24).  
Front speaker  
(right)  
(not included)  
Front speaker  
(left)  
(not included)  
Speaker cables  
(not included)  
CD  
TAPE/MD  
REC  
PLAY  
(IN)  
L FRONT R  
R
R
B
A
L
L
(OUT)  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OPTICAL  
OPTICAL  
AC IN  
LOOP ANT  
HOLDER  
L
CD  
+
–
DIGITAL  
DVD  
DVD VCR 1  
S-VIDEO  
TV  
R
LF  
HF  
BI-WIRE  
L
R
VCR 2  
VCR 1  
L
TV  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
PHONO  
GND  
FRONT  
FM  
ANT  
R
L
R
SURROUND  
CENTER  
R
R
L
L
IN  
75  
Ω
SUBWOOFER  
IN  
CENTER  
SPEAKERS  
+
–
DVD/  
DVD 6CH  
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
L
R
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
L
LOOP  
EXT  
IN  
AM  
ANT  
R
TV  
TV  
R
IN  
L
IN  
MONITOR OUT  
“B” terminals  
For connection to a second pair of speakers.  
Speaker impedance:  
Note  
A or B: 4-16 Ω  
A and B: 8-16 Ω  
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Note  
When bi-wiring, use speakers designed for that purpose that have combined impedance of 6–16 Ω.  
Speaker cables  
(not included)  
Front speaker  
(right)  
Front speaker  
(left)  
(not included)  
(not included)  
HF  
LF  
HF  
LF  
CD  
TAPE/MD  
REC  
(OUT)  
PLAY  
(IN)  
FRONT  
BI-WIRE  
R
R
B
L
R
A
L
L
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OPTICAL  
OPTICAL  
AC IN  
LOOP ANT  
HOLDER  
L
CD  
DIGITAL  
+
–
DVD VCR 1  
S-VIDEO  
TV  
R
DVD  
LF  
L
HF  
R
VCR 2  
VCR 1  
L
TV  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
PHONO  
GND  
FRONT  
FM  
ANT  
R
L
R
SURROUND  
CENTER  
R
R
L
L
IN  
IN  
75  
Ω
SUBWOOFER  
IN  
CER  
SPEAKERS  
+
–
DVD/  
DVD 6CH  
SURROUND  
SUOUND  
L
R
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
Cections  
L
LOOP  
EXT  
IN  
AM  
ANT  
R
TV  
TV  
R
IN  
L
IN  
MONITOR OUT  
Speaker impedance:  
BI-WIRE:  
6-16 Ω  
Speaker cables  
(not included)  
Connecting the cables  
3
2
1
NO  
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Speaker connections  
Center speaker  
Speaker impedance: 6-16 Ω  
CD  
TAPE/MD  
REC  
(OUT)  
PLAY  
(IN)  
FRONT  
BI-WIRE  
B
A
R
R
L
R
L
L
IN  
OPTICAL  
LOOP ANT  
HOLDER  
L
CD  
+
–
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
DVD
S-
R
DVD  
TV  
LF  
HF  
L
R
Center speaker  
(not included)  
VCR 2  
VCR 1  
OPTICAL  
L
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
PHONO  
GND  
FRONT  
FM  
ANT  
R
L
R
SURROUND  
CENTER  
R
R
L
L
IN  
IN  
75  
Ω
SUBWOOFER  
IN  
CENTER  
SPEAKERS  
+
–
DVD/  
DVD 6CH  
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
L
R
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
L
LOOP  
EXT  
IN  
AM  
ANT  
R
TV  
TV  
R
IN  
L
IN  
MONITOR OUT  
Speaker cable  
(not included)  
Surround speakers  
Speaker impedance: 6-16 Ω  
AY  
N)  
FRONT  
BI-WIRE  
B
A
R
L
R
L
L
IN  
L
+
–
Surround speaker (right)  
Surround speaker (left)  
(not included)  
DVD V
S-V
R
LF  
HF  
(not included)  
R
L
R
R 1  
L
IN  
R
Speaker cable  
(not included)  
Speaker cable  
CENTER  
RSURROUND  
L
L
IN  
(not included)  
SPEAKERS  
+
–
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
R
TV  
MONITOR OUT  
Subwoofer  
Active subwoofer  
(not included)  
INPUT  
CD  
TAPE/MD  
REC  
(OUT)  
PLAY  
(IN)  
FR
B
B
R
L
L
OPTICAL  
LOOP ANT  
HOLDER  
L
CD  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
R
DVD  
TV  
LF  
R
VCR 2  
VCR 1  
OPTICAL  
L
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
PHONO  
GND  
FRONT  
FM  
ANT  
R
L
R
IN  
IN  
Note  
75  
Ω
SUBWOOFER  
IN  
CENTER  
SPEAKERS  
DVD/  
This receiver does not have an amplifier for the  
subwoofer.  
DVD 6CH  
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
L
R
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
L
LOOP  
EXT  
IN  
To connect a passive subwoofer  
¡Connect another amplifier and connect the  
subwoofer to it.  
AM  
ANT  
R
TV  
TV  
R
IN  
L
IN  
MONITOR OUT  
Monaural connection cable  
(not included)  
Or  
¡Connect a passive subwoofer that has front  
speaker terminals  
(See the operating instructions of the speaker  
system for details.)  
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Preparatory steps  
Speaker settings  
1 2  
3-3  
These settings should be done to get the most from the unit’s DSP  
reproduction modes (apages 20 and 21).  
In SIZE  
Set the type (LARGE or SMALL) and presence (NONE, YES or  
NO) of your speakers. Select “LARGE” if the speakers can  
produce bass (below around 100 Hz). Select “SMALL” if the  
speakers cannot produce bass. Select “NONE” if center and  
surround speakers aren’t connected. Select “NO” if a subwoofer  
isn’t connected. The sound for those speakers is then produced  
through the front speakers.  
In DISTANCE  
3-1 3-2  
Enter the distance of front, center surround speakers from the  
listening position so the sound from the speakers reaches the  
listening position at the same time. The unit calculates the delay  
time for the center and surround speakers based on these  
distances.  
1
In FILTER  
Enter the cutoff frequency for your subwoofer based on the bass  
capability of your front speakers  
1 Press [ /l].  
SPEAKERS  
B
2
3
2 Press [A] and [B] at the same time.  
A
“SETTING” appears on the display.  
3
To set “SIZE”  
1 Press [A] to select “SIZE”.  
Each time you press the button, the display switches as  
follows.  
Cc,Pepration  
SIZE  
DISTANCE  
FILTER  
DR COMP  
SPEAKERS  
1
A
B
2 Press [B] to select the speaker  
channel to be set.  
Each time you press the button, the display switches as  
follows.  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SURROUND  
SUB-WFR  
SPEAKERS  
B
SUB-WFR=SUBWOOFER  
2
3
A
3 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to set the  
type (LARGE, SMALL) and  
presence (NONE,YES or NO) of the  
speaker.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
Each time you turn the selector, the display switches as  
follows.  
FRONT:  
SMALL  
CENTER, SURROUND:  
NONE SMALL LARGE  
SUBWOOFER:  
NO YES  
LARGE  
The factory settings are as follows.  
Front, center and surround speakers: LARGE  
Subwoofer:  
YES  
4 Repeat steps 2and 3to  
complete the size settings for all  
speakers.  
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4
To set “DISTANCE”  
4
4
5-1 4-2  
5-3  
-2  
1 Press [A] to select “DISTANCE”.  
2 Press [B] to select the speaker  
channel to be set.  
Each time you press the button, the display switches as  
follows.  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SURROUND  
3 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to set the  
distance.  
Distance can be set at 0.1 m intervals between 1.0 to  
10.0 m.  
The factory settings are as follows.  
6
Front and center speakers:  
Surround speakers:  
3.0 m  
1.5 m  
4
4 Repeat steps 2and 3to  
complete the size settings for the  
front, center and surround  
speakers.  
SPEAKERS  
B
1
2
3
A
5
To set “FILTER”  
1 Press [A] to select “FILTER”.  
SPEAKERS  
B
A
2 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to set the  
cut off frequency.  
Each time you turn the selector, the display switches as  
follows.  
100  
150  
200  
The factory setting is 100 Hz.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
6 Press [A] and [B] at the same time.  
“COMPLETE” appears on the display.  
If you allow about 10 seconds to elapse between settings, the  
procedure is canceled, all settings are returned to how they were,  
and the previous display is restored. Begin again if this occurs.  
For your reference  
The settings remain as they are until changed by the above  
procedure, even after the power has been turned off.  
5
6
SPEAKERS  
B
1
2
A
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
A
B
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Preparatory steps  
1
Adjusting speaker output level  
Adjust speaker level so the output from all the speakers is the  
same apparent level when sitting where you would normally enjoy  
a source.  
1 Press [A] or [BI-WIRE] to turn on  
SPEAKERS.  
A or BI-WIRE refer to the speaker terminals at the rear of  
the unit.  
You cannot adjust output level when SPEAKERS B is  
selected.  
BALANCE  
SA-DA10  
SA-DA8  
by remote control only  
2
VOLUME  
TOP MENU  
DVD  
+
4
7
5
8
0
6
Press [TEST] to output the test signal.  
“TEST” appears on the display.  
The signal is output from each speaker in order for about  
two seconds each:  
L: Front speaker (left)  
C: Center speaker  
DISC/DECK  
1/2  
ENTER  
3
–
9
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
TEST  
+
≥10/ENTER  
MUTING  
-/--  
STEREO SURROUND SFC  
DISC/DECK 1/2 MD  
SOUND MODE  
SFC  
2
5
4
DELAY LEVEL  
–
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
1
2
3
4
5
8
6
9
≥10/–/–  
–
R: Front speaker (right)  
DVD  
SLOW/  
SEARCH  
RS: Surround speaker (right)  
LS: Surround speaker (left)  
SW: Subwoofer  
7
0
DELAY  
LEVEL  
+
TV VOL  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
4
5
2
–
+
DIMMER MUTING  
VOL  
ENTER  
Speakers set as “NONE” or “NO” are skipped.  
3
–
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
ANGLE  
Note  
SUB TITLE AUDIO  
TEST  
DSP sound mode switches to SURROUND mode when the  
test starts.  
GROUP  
–
PAGE  
+
DIMMER  
SPEAKERS  
B
by remote control  
A
BI-WIRE  
3
1
2
Press [VOLUME (+ or –)] (SA-DA10) or  
[VOL (– or +)] (SA-DA8) to set the  
volume level normally used for  
enjoying the source.  
Note  
SPEAKERS  
A
SA-DA10  
SA-DA8  
Pepration  
TEST  
TEST  
Use [BALANCE] if the left right balance of the front  
speakers is off.  
by remote control only  
4
Press [LEVEL] to select the speaker  
channel to adjust.  
L
C
R
RS LS SW  
The current level appears on the display.  
Press again to change the speaker channel.  
SA-DA10  
SA-DA8  
–
+
VOLUME  
VOL  
3
4
Speakers set as “NONE” or “NO” are skipped.  
+
by remote control only  
5
–
Press [+] or [–] to adjust the level to  
the same apparent level as the front  
speakers.  
SA-DA10  
SA-DA8  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
The four channels can be adjusted between –10 dB and  
+10 dB, with zero being the current level of the front  
speakers.  
6 Repeat 4 and 5 for each speaker  
channel.  
C
RS LS SW  
To stop the test signal  
Press [TEST].  
SA-DA10  
+
SA-DA8  
–
+
5
Note  
–
The test signal will not be output if VGCA is ON (a page 27).  
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DSP sound modes  
This unit’s digital signal processor (DSP) has the following three  
modes–STEREO, SURROUND and SFC.  
DSP SOUND MODE  
A
STEREO mode  
Use this mode when you want to listen to stereo sources, whether  
they are digital or analogue, or when you want to play Dolby  
Digital or DTS sources through two channels. The sounds usually  
fed through the other speakers are down-mixed so they are output  
through the left and right front speakers. There may be some  
change in the overall sound when surround sources are down-  
mixed.  
B
SURROUND mode  
By selecting this mode while digital input is being used, the unit  
automatically determines the kind of digital source being used  
(Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround, or DTS), and processes it  
accordingly. Select this mode also when you are playing an  
analogue source, VCR for example, that has been recorded in  
Dolby Surround.  
A
B
DSP SOUND MODE  
Software with the following marks can be played back in this  
mode.  
PROGRAM FORMAT  
C
L
R
LS  
S
LFE  
RS  
SOUND MODE  
STEREO  
The following indicators light depending on the source.  
DIGITAL  
When playing Dolby Digital sources.  
When playing DTS sources.  
DSP SOUND MODE  
PRO LOGIC  
When playing analogue sources.  
When playing digital sources with PCM signals.  
When playing Dolby Digital sources that contain Dolby Pro  
Logic.  
Dolby Digital  
About the program format indicators  
(L, C, R, LS, S, LFE, RS)  
The program format indicators light up to indicate the channels  
contained in the digital input signal.  
These indicators do not light when input is analogue.  
L: Front channel (left)  
PROGRAM FORMAT  
L
C
R
LS  
S
LFE  
RS  
SOUND MODE  
SURROUND  
DIGITAL  
C: Center channel  
R: Front channel (right)  
DTS  
LS: Surround channel (left)  
RS: Surround channel (right)  
PROGRAM FORMAT  
C
L
R
LS  
S
LFE  
RS  
SOUND MODE  
SURROUND  
If the surround channel is monaural, “S” is displayed instead of  
LS and RS.  
Dolby Pro Logic  
“LFE” (Low Frequency Effect) is a channel for the deep-bass  
effect.  
PROGRAM FORMAT  
C
L
R
LS  
S
LFE  
RS  
SOUND MODE  
SURROUND  
PRO LOGIC  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
Confidential unpublished works. C 1992-1997  
Dolby  
Laboratories. All rights reserved.  
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc. C 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All  
rights reserved.  
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DSP sound modes  
SFC modes  
DSP SOUND MODE  
by remote control only  
Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and  
spread by using these SFC (sound field control) modes with  
stereo sources.  
Choose from the following modes.  
HALL  
Imparts the reflection and spread of a large concert hall.  
CLUB  
Conveys the exciting and intimate atmosphere of a jazz club.  
DIGITAL INPUT  
SA-DA8  
LIVE  
SA-DA10  
Brings you up close for “live” stage performance and smoother  
vocals.  
DISC/DECK  
1/2  
ENTER  
–
7
8
0
9
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
≥10/ENTER  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
TEST  
+
MUTING  
-/--  
SOUND MODE  
THEATER  
STEREO SURROUND SFC  
DISC/DECK 1/2 MD  
SFC  
SFC  
Recreates natural sound ambience and direction.  
DELAY LEVEL  
–
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
1
2
3
SIM SURR (Simulated Surround)  
Heightens the sensation of expanded space with stereo sources,  
and augments monaural sources.  
4
5
8
6
9
≥10/–/–  
–
DVD  
SLOW/  
SEARCH  
DELAY  
LEVEL  
+
7
0
TOP MENU  
MENU  
TV VOL  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
ENTER  
If the beginning of a track is cut off when playing CDs  
The beginning of a track may be cut off when you play CDs in  
STEREO mode.  
–
+
DIMMER MUTING  
VOL  
–
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
ANGLE  
SUB TITLE AUDIO  
TEST  
You can solve this by engaging the PCM FIX mode.  
Press and hold [DIGITAL INPUT] for four seconds in STEREO  
mode.  
GROUP  
–
+
PAGE  
+
DIMMER  
–
TV VOL  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
“PCM FIX” appears on the display.  
Note  
¡This mode can be selected for each source, but is canceled  
when the unit is turned off.  
¡The PCM FIX mode can be selected in STEREO mode only.  
¡Dolby Digital and DTS sources cannot be played while PCM  
FIX mode is on.  
SA-DA10  
SFC  
SA-DA8  
SFC  
DSP SOUND MODE  
¡Noise can occur if DTS sources are played while PCM FIX  
mode is engaged. To avoid this, be sure to turn PCM FIX mode  
off after use.  
Operations  
PROGRAM FORMAT  
C
L
R
LS  
S
LFE  
RS  
If the DTS source you are playing is not recognized  
The DTS source may not be recognized if you select SURROUND  
mode.  
SOUND MODE  
SFC  
You can solve this by engaging the DTS FIX mode.  
Press and hold [DIGITAL INPUT] for four seconds in SURROUND  
mode.  
PROGRAM FORMAT  
C
L
R
“DTS FIX” appears on the display.  
LS  
S
LFE  
RS  
SOUND MODE  
SFC  
Note  
¡This mode can be selected for each source, but is canceled  
when the unit is turned off.  
¡The DTS FIX mode can be selected in SURROUND mode only.  
¡Dolby Digital and PCM sources cannot be played while DTS  
FIX mode is on.  
PROGRAM FORMAT  
C
L
R
LS  
S
LFE  
RS  
SOUND MODE  
¡Noise can occur if Dolby Digital and PCM sources are played  
while DTS FIX mode is engaged. To avoid this, be sure to turn  
DTS FIX mode off after use.  
SFC  
PROGRAM FORMAT  
C
L
R
LS  
S
LFE  
RS  
SOUND MODE  
SFC  
PROGRAM FORMAT  
C
L
R
LS  
S
LFE  
RS  
SOUND MODE  
SFC  
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Preparation: Set [VOLUME] to the “MIN” position.  
1 Press [ /l].  
1
2 5  
34  
2 Select the speaker system(s) to be  
used.  
A, B and BI-WIRE refer to the speaker terminals at the rear  
of the unit.  
BI-WIRE and A, or BI-WIRE and B cannot be used at the  
same time.  
“SURROUND” and “SFC” cannot be turned on if [B] is  
pressed.  
DIGITAL  
If the button is pressed once more, the indicator will switch  
off and no sound will be heard from the speakers.  
1
3 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select  
desired source.  
(Refer to the appropriate operating instructions for details.)  
Each time the selector is turned the display switches.  
Note  
SPEAKERS  
B
Turn on the TV and select the input mode to suit the source  
(e.g. TV, VIDEO).  
2
3
A
BI-WIRE  
(only if you select TV, CD or DVD in the above step)  
4
SPEAKERS  
A
Press [DIGITAL INPUT] to select the  
desired input mode.  
Each time you press the button, the display switches as  
follows.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
DIGITAL  
ANALOG  
The “DIGITAL” indicator lights when “DIGITAL” selected.  
5 Press [DSP SOUND MODE] to select  
the desired mode.  
The SOUND MODE indicator corresponding to the selected  
mode lights and that mode is displayed.  
PHONO TUNER CD  
DVD  
Note  
TAPE/MD VCR 2 VCR 1 TV  
(TAPE)  
¡Be sure to select the mode appropriate to the source you  
are playing (a pages 20 and 21).  
¡
Dolby Digital and DTS sources cannot be played with the  
SFC modes.  
DIGITAL INPUT  
4
5
(Continued on next page)  
S
DSP SOUND MODE  
PROGRAM FORMAT  
L
C
R
LS  
S
LFE  
RS  
SOUND MODE  
SURROUND  
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8
(if you selected SFC in step 5)  
6
by remote control only  
Press [SFC] to select the desired SFC  
mode.  
The mode changes each time you press the button while  
the modes are displayed.  
7 Start the source.  
8 Adjust the volume.  
SA-DA10  
SA-DA8  
While using the SFC modes  
+
4
5
8
0
6
TAPE  
MD  
CD  
–
7
9
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
by remote control only  
≥10/ENTER  
To adjust speaker level  
MUTING  
-/--  
TOP MENU  
DVD  
q Press [LEVEL] to select the speaker channel to adjust.  
Each time the button is subsequently pressed, the speaker  
whose level is to be set is selected in the listed sequence.  
DISC/DECK 1/2 MD  
SOUND MODE  
SFC  
DISC/DECK  
1/2  
ENTER  
6
DISPLAY  
MENU  
TEST  
+
C
RS LS SW  
STEREOSURROUND SFC  
DVD  
SLOW/  
SEARCH  
DELAY LEVEL  
–
DELAY  
LEVEL  
+
Speakers for which “NONE” or “NO” has been set are skipped.  
w Press [+] or [–] to adjust the output level.  
Channels C, RS, LS, and SW can be adjusted between –10 dB  
and +10 dB.  
DELAY  
LEVEL  
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
1
2
3
TOP MENU  
MENU  
4
5
8
6
9
≥10/–/–  
–
ENTER  
7
0
–, +  
–
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
ANGLE  
TV VOL  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
SUB TITLE AUDIO  
TEST  
by remote control only  
To adjust delay time  
You can adjust surround channel only.  
Adjust the delay time of the sound from the surround speakers to  
produce the proper effect.  
–
+
DIMMER MUTING  
VOL  
GROUP  
–
+
PAGE  
+
DIMMER  
–
TV VOL  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
q Press [DELAY].  
When you press the button, the current delay time is displayed.  
w Press [+] or [–] to set the time.  
Select a delay time to suit your individual needs.  
Delay time can be set at 10 milliseconds (ms) intervals  
between 10 and 100 ms.  
The factory settings for each mode are 50 ms.  
SA-DA10  
6
8
SFC  
For your reference  
Speaker level and delay time can be set for each SFC mode.  
Operations  
When you finish listening  
Be sure to reduce the volume and press [ /l] to switch the unit to  
standby.  
HALL  
SIM SURR  
CLUB  
LIVE  
SA-DA8  
SFC  
THEATER  
For your reference  
¡If you are using a VCR (connected to VCR 1) and you select  
TAPE/MD (for the United Kingdom), TAPE (for Australia and  
New Zealand), CD, TUNER, or PHONO  
The picture will remain on the screen.  
¡About the DSP sound modes  
The DSP sound modes can be set for each source. Once you  
have set the mode for a source, the mode is engaged whenever  
that source is selected.  
VOLUME  
These modes are automatically switched to STEREO if  
SPEAKERS B is selected or both SPEAKERS A and B or BI-  
WIRE are turned off. When SPEAKERS B is turned off or  
SPEAKERS A or BI-WIRE is selected, the mode is switched  
back to the latest mode.  
MIN  
MAX  
¡Only Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM signals (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz)  
can be reproduced through the digital terminal  
The digital input signal of sampling frequencies 96 kHz or 192  
kHz and other signal formats such as MPEG cannot be  
reproduced on this unit.  
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SPEAKERS A, B  
TAPE MONITOR  
A
To enjoy bi-amp sound  
By using the bi-wiring feature of this unit to connect your  
speakers, you are able to take advantage of two separate  
amplifiers for the high frequency and low frequency ranges. This  
enables more highly defined sound reproduction of the two ranges  
thus producing high quality bi-amp stereo sound.  
Ensure “BI-AMP” lights when [BI-WIRE] is  
selected.  
BI-AMP will turn off and the indicator will go out in the  
following cases  
BI-WIRE BI-AMP  
¡If any of the DSP sound modes are turned on.  
¡If DVD 6CH INPUT is selected.  
A
Note  
SPEAKERS  
B
¡Before pressing [BI-WIRE], connect speakers designed for bi-  
wiring using bi-wiring connection.  
A
BI-WIRE BI-AMP  
¡Do not select [BI-WIRE] if you have connected two sets of  
speakers to the A and B speaker terminals.  
SPEAKERS  
BI-WIRE  
For front speakers with an impedance under 6 Ω  
B
Press and hold [A] or [B] until “LOW IMP”  
lights up on the display.  
B
C
SPEAKERS  
B
A
BI-WIRE  
If even one of the speakers being used has an impedance under  
6 Ω, press and hold down either [A] or [B] for 4 seconds or more to  
set the impedance on the main unit to LOW.  
LOW IMP  
SPEAKERS  
A
(Press and hold down once again for 4 seconds or more to turn it  
off.)  
Note that when “LOW IMP” is on, SPEAKERS A and B cannot  
both be used at the same time.  
TAPE MONITOR  
To change speakers:  
e.g. To use SPEAKERS B, press [A] (“Å” goes out), and then  
press [B] to activate SPEAKERS B.  
C
To use TAPE MONITOR  
{For use when you have connected a graphic equalizer to the  
TAPE/MD (for the United Kingdom) or TAPE (for Australia and  
New Zealand) terminals.}  
Press [TAPE MONITOR].  
The “TAPE MONITOR” indicator lights and the tape monitor  
comes on.  
Sources other than TAPE/MD (for the United Kingdom) or TAPE  
(for Australia and New Zealand) can still be selected with [INPUT  
SELECTOR] while the “TAPE MONITOR” indicator is on.  
Press [TAPE MONITOR] again to turn the tape monitor off.  
(\ See “Making a recording” on page 48 for details on how to use  
the tape monitor during recording.)  
Note  
¡The tape monitor cannot be used when TV, DVD, or CD digital  
input is being used.  
¡If you are using the tape monitor and you select a digital input  
source, the tape monitor switches off.  
¡Depending on the settings on the graphic equalizer, there may  
be some distortion.  
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VCR 2  
VCR 3  
A
To adjust the tone quality  
Turn [BASS] to adjust the bass.  
Turn [TREBLE] to adjust the treble.  
B
To adjust the sound balance  
Turn [BALANCE] to adjust the left/right  
sound balance.  
C
When using the VCR 3 terminals  
BASS TREBLE BALANCE  
This button only works when “VCR 2” is selected as the input  
source.  
When you have connected a VCR to the VCR 2 terminals on the  
A
B
BASS  
TREBLE  
rear of the unit, select “  
When you have connected equipment to the VCR 3 terminals on  
the front of the unit, select “ VCR 3”.  
VCR 2”.  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN  
MAX  
Select “ VCR 2” or “ VCR 3.”  
FRT-VCR 3=FRONT VCR 3  
BALANCE  
L
R
C
VCR 2  
VCR 3  
Operations  
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Switching DVD analogue input  
Use analogue input to enjoy the high-quality, 96 kHz or 192 kHz  
linear PCM and multiple channel linear PCM audio found on some  
DVD-Video and DVD-Audio.  
2
1
Select the analogue input mode to suit the source.  
DVD: For two-channel audio. Use the bi-amp to enhance your  
audio experience (apage 24).  
DVD 6CH: For multiple channel audio.  
1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select  
“DVD”.  
2 Press [DVD 6CH INPUT].  
The mode changes each time you press the button.  
DVD 6CH  
DVD  
1
2
INPUT SELECTOR  
If you press this button while another source (CD, PHONO,  
etc.) is selected, the receiver switches the source to DVD  
and engages the DVD 6CH INPUT mode.  
3 Start the desired source.  
Follow your equipment’s operating instructions.  
Note  
¡If you select SPEAKERS B or turn the speakers off, DVD 6CH  
switches to DVD and the STEREO DSP sound mode turns on.  
The mode is restored when you turn SPEAKERS B off or turn  
SPEAKERS A or BI-WIRE on.  
¡You cannot select any of the DSP sound modes while in the  
DVD 6CH INPUT mode.  
DVD 6CH INPUT  
¡BI-AMP and DVD 6CH INPUT cannot be used at the same  
time.  
If you are using BI-AMP and you select DVD 6CH INPUT, BI-  
AMP will turn off and the “BI-AMP” indicator will go out.  
¡Any speaker settings you have made (a pages 17 and 18) are  
ineffective in the DVD 6CH INPUT mode. If you need to change  
speaker settings , make the settings on the other unit.  
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VGCA mode  
2
1
This unit features a state-of-the-art variable gain control amplifier  
(VGCA). This feature cuts down greatly on noise encountered  
during normal use.  
1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the  
source.  
2 Press [VGCA].  
The “VIA TONE” indicator goes out and the “ON” indicator  
lights when “VGCA” is selected.  
“VGCA ON” is displayed, then “DISPLAY OFF” scrolls  
across the display. The display then turns off.  
If TUNER was chosen as the source, the current frequency  
is shown.  
ON VIA TONE  
1
2
3 Start the desired source.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
Follow your equipment’s operating instructions.  
To confirm the current display  
Press [VGCA].  
The display comes on for about 4 seconds.  
To turn VGCA off  
¡When the display is off  
1Press [VGCA].  
2Press [VGCA] again to turn VGCA off.  
¡When the display is on  
Press [VGCA].  
VGCA  
ON  
For your reference  
You can set the VGCA mode for each source.  
RS  
Each source will retain the selected mode.  
Note  
¡Tone quality (bass and treble) cannot be adjusted in this mode.  
¡In STEREO mode, no sound comes from the subwoofer when  
VGCA is turned on.  
¡This mode can only be used with analogue input. VGCA is  
turned off if you select digital input.  
RS  
¡DSP sound modes cannot be selected while VGCA is on.  
These modes are also canceled when VGCA is turned on and  
STEREO mode is engaged.  
Operations  
To have the display on constantly  
The display is turned off while VGCA is on to cut down on  
unnecessary noise. Do the following if you would prefer to have  
the display on.  
1Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select a source other  
than TUNER.  
2Press [VGCA] to turn VGCA on.  
3After the display turns off  
Press and hold [VGCA] for about 4 seconds until the  
display comes on.  
This setting remains active even if the unit is turned off.  
Repeat the procedure to turn the display off again.  
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The radio  
Sequential tuning  
2 3  
1
Use the tuning buttons to tune-in radio stations.  
1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select  
“TUNER”.  
2 Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.  
3 Press [TUNING ,  
SELECTOR] (for the United Kingdom)  
or [TUNING , ] (for Australia and  
,
, PTY  
,
FM MODE, EON VGCA  
New Zealand) to tune to the desired  
frequency.  
1
INPUT SELECTOR  
“TUNED” lights up when tuned.  
“STEREO” lights up when an FM stereo broadcast is  
received.  
To make an automatic search for stations  
Hold down [TUNING,  
,
, PTY SELECTOR] (for the  
United Kingdom) or [TUNING,  
,
] (for Australia and  
New Zealand) until the frequency begins to scroll. Tuning  
stops when a station is found. (Tuning may stop if there is  
interference.)  
2
3
BAND  
If noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode  
Press [FM MODE, EON] (for the United Kingdom) or [FM MODE]  
(for Australia and New Zealand).  
MHz  
(“STEREO” will go out, and “MONO” will light up).  
The broadcast will be monaural, but noise will be reduced.  
If the button is pressed once more, the stereo mode resumes.  
Selected band  
If there is hissing or thumping while the radio is  
playing  
Turn VGCA on.  
This turns DSP off and can improve sound.  
(\Page 27 for details about VGCA.)  
TUNING  
PTELECTOR  
For your reference  
The tuner can pick up interference from DVD players. If this  
occurs turn the DVD player off.  
TUNED STEREO  
MHz  
To change the AM frequency step  
SPEAKERS  
A
Press and hold [BAND] for about 3 seconds when AM band is  
selected. (The frequency step changes from 9 kHz to 10 kHz.)  
To return to the previous step, press and hold [BAND] for about 3  
seconds again.  
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SA-DA10  
SA-DA8  
Direct tuning  
TUNER/  
BAND  
TV  
VCR  
DVD  
TV  
VCR  
MD  
by remote control only  
1
TAPE  
CD TUNER/BAND CH  
TAPE  
CD  
Specify the frequency using the numbered buttons on the remote  
control to directly tune to the station.  
1
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
TOP MENU  
DVD  
VOLUME  
1 Press [TUNER/BAND].  
DISC/DECK  
1/2  
+
ENTER  
This will set the remote control to operate the tuner.  
The selector on the receiver will change to “TUNER”.  
Each time you press the button, the band will change as  
follows,  
–
9
DISPLAY  
MENU  
TEST  
+
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
≥10/ENTER  
MUTING  
STEREO SURROUND SFC  
-/--  
SOUND MODE  
2
DISC/DECK 1/2 MD  
SFC  
DELAY LEVEL  
–
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
1
2
3
FM  
AM.  
2
3
4
5
8
6
9
≥10/–/–  
–
DVD  
7
0
SLOW/  
SEARCH  
2 Press [DIRECT TUNING/DISC ENTER].  
DELAY  
LEVEL  
+
TV VOL  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
–
+
DIMMER MUTING  
VOL  
While cursor display is flashing (approx. 10 seconds)  
3
ENTER  
Press the numbered buttons to enter  
the frequency.  
–
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
ANGLE  
SUB TITLE AUDIO  
TEST  
GROUP  
–
PAGE  
+
DIMMER  
If the desired FM frequency is 107.90 MHz, press  
–
TV VOL+  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
→
→
→
→
.
z
/
m
/.  
If the frequency has been input correctly, the displayed  
frequency will blink once.  
Note  
SA-DA10  
SA-DA8  
1. If no button is pressed while the cursor display is flashing,  
the display will return to the frequency which is currently  
being received.  
1
TUNER/  
BAND  
TUNER/BAND  
To re-specify the frequency, repeat the procedure from  
step 2.  
2. If the frequency has not been input correctly, “ERROR”  
will be displayed.  
In this case, re-enter the frequency.  
MHz  
SPEAKERS  
A
Selected band  
SA-DA10  
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
SA-DA8  
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
2
3
Radfuctions  
MHz  
SPEAKERS  
A
SA-DA10  
SA-DA8  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
6
9
0
TUNED STEREO  
MHz  
SPEAKERS  
A
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Preset tuning  
2,4  
Presetting radio stations into the memory channels of this unit  
makes selecting stations simple.  
A total of 30 FM and AM stations can be preset.  
Please remember this  
If a new station is preset into a channel, the setting for the station  
which was previously entered in that channel will be automatically  
erased.  
Automatic memory presetting  
Automatic memory presetting allows this unit to search for  
stations and then preset them into memory.  
1 Tune to the lowest frequency in FM.  
2
MEMORY  
M
(aPages 28 and 29.)  
PTY SEH  
2 Press and hold [MEMORY, PTY  
SEARCH] (for the United Kingdom) or  
[MEMORY] (for Australia and New  
Zealand).  
MEMORY  
4
M
Automatic memory presetting will start.  
All the FM stations the unit can receive are preset in  
channels 1 to 30.  
PTY SEAH  
3 Tune to the lowest frequency in AM.  
(aPages 28 and 29.)  
A
4 Press and hold [MEMORY, PTY  
SEARCH] (for the United Kingdom) or  
[MEMORY] (for Australia and New  
Zealand).  
M
Automatic memory presetting will start.  
All the AM stations the unit can receive are preset in  
channels 21 to 30. (Any FM stations in these channels will  
be replaced.)  
During automatic memory presetting, the memory indicator  
will flash while the frequency scrolls.  
When a station is preset  
The memory indicator and the preset channel number will  
be displayed for approximately 1 second.(Å)  
When presetting is completed  
The last station to be preset will be displayed.  
Note  
Frequencies may not be preset correctly in cases where the  
broadcast waves are too strong or too weak. In such cases, carry  
out presetting manually (apage 31).  
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Manual memory presetting  
A
3 2,4  
The desired stations can be preset into the desired channels by the user.  
1
2
Set to the desired frequency.  
(aPages 28 and 29.)  
If interference or static is keeping you from enjoying an FM  
broadcast, press [FM MODE, EON] (for the United Kingdom) or [FM  
MODE] (for Australia and New Zealand) and change to monaural.  
You can preset the station in monaural just as in stereo.  
Press [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH] (for the  
United Kingdom) or [MEMORY] (for  
Australia and New Zealand).  
To cancel the memory function, press [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH]  
(for the United Kingdom) or [MEMORY] (for Australia and New  
Zealand) again.  
FM MODE, EON  
2 1  
A
3
4
Press [TUNING ,  
,
, PTY SELECTOR]  
(for the United Kingdom) or [TUNING ,  
] (for Australia and New Zealand) to  
select the desired channel.  
,
MEMORY  
M
2
PTY SEA
Holding the buttons down lets you scroll through channels faster.  
Press [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH] (for the  
United Kingdom) or [MEMORY] (for  
Australia and New Zealand).  
TUNING  
3
4
M
The channel will blink on the display.  
PTLECTOR  
To continue presetting  
Repeat steps 1 through 4.  
B
To listen to preset channels  
1
Press [PRESET, DISPLAY MODE] (for the  
United Kingdom) or [PRESET] (for  
Australia and New Zealand).  
MEMORY  
SPEAKERS  
A
PTY SEH  
2
Press [TUNING ,  
(for the United Kingdom) or [TUNING ,  
] (for Australia and New Zealand).  
Holding down the buttons lets you scroll through channels faster.  
The channel number flashes for approximately 5 seconds.  
Select the desired channel number during that time.  
After 5 seconds, the display will change from the channel number  
to the frequency.  
,
, PTY SELECTOR]  
Radfuctions  
TUNED STEREO  
,
MHz  
SPEAKERS  
A
B
PRESET  
Note  
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DISPLAY E  
If you press [PRESET, DISPLAY MODE] (for the United Kingdom)  
or [PRESET] (for Australia and New Zealand) while the channel  
number is displayed, the display will change to the frequency.  
To confirm the channel number of the station being received  
Press [PRESET, DISPLAY MODE] (for the United Kingdom) or [PRESET]  
(for Australia and New Zealand).  
2
TUNING  
(The channel number flashes for approximately 5 second.)  
PTLECTOR  
Note  
The channel number is not displayed if you change the frequency or FM  
mode setting.  
For your reference  
Even if the AC mains lead is disconnected from the household AC outlet,  
the memory will retain its contents for approximately one month.  
EO  
MHz  
If frequency presettings are accidentally erased  
Program the presettings once again.  
The AC mains lead should remain connected for one hour or more  
for the memory back-up to be effective.  
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RDS broadcasts  
RDS (Radio data system) is a multiplex broadcasting system.  
Along with the audio signals of FM broadcasts, text information  
and other signals are transmitted to help you enjoy radio more and  
make tuning into programs easier. This unit can use the following  
types of signals.  
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¡PS (Program service):  
The name of the station can be displayed.  
¡PTY (Program type):  
The type of program can be displayed. This signal can also be  
used to search for a type of program (a page 33). See page 35  
for more information about the PTY displays.  
¡EON (Enhanced other networks):  
This signal is used between networked stations to make it  
easier for listeners to tune into a type of program (apage 34).  
¡RT (Radio text):  
This is text transmitted by the station. This unit can show a  
maximum of 64 characters by scrolling it across the screen. The  
text could be information about the song playing, traffic and  
weather reports, phone-in numbers, or police information.  
1
2
RDS  
Some areas currently do not have PTY, EON, and RT.  
To display RDS information  
TUNED STEREO  
RDS  
MHz  
The display normally shows the radio frequency. When the “RDS”  
indicator lights, the station is broadcasting RDS signals.  
SPEAKERS  
A
1 Press [RDS].  
2 Press [PRESET, DISPLAY MODE].  
Each time you press the button, the display changes .  
q Frequency display  
PRESET  
w PS display  
(See below if PS is not displayed)  
e PTY display  
DISPLAY MODE  
(“NO PTY” is displayed if PTY signals are not being  
received, then the frequency is shown again.)  
r RT display  
(There is no change if RT signals are not being received.)  
1
RDS  
If RDS signals are not being received, the “RDS” indicator  
does not light and there is no change when the button is  
pressed.  
MHz  
For your reference  
Occasionally PS isn’t displayed even if PS signals are being  
received. You may be able to see PS if you change the reception  
mode.  
2
RDS  
PS  
Press and hold [PRESET, DISPLAY MODE].  
The mode switches between “MODE 1” and “MODE 2” every time  
the button is pressed and held.  
If PS isn’t displayed, PS signals are not being received. Restore  
“MODE 1” in this case.  
3
RDS  
PTY  
4
RDS  
RT  
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PTY search and EON tuning  
1 2 3  
Before trying to use these functions, it is necessary to preset radio  
stations into the receiver’s memory (a pages 30 and 31). Neither  
of these functions will work if stations have not been preset.  
PTY search  
Carry out this operation while listening to an FM broadcast.  
PTY search finds a particular type of program for you.  
1 Press [RDS].  
2 Press [TUNING,  
,
, PTY  
1
2
SELECTOR] to select the desired  
program type.  
RDS  
Each time you press the button, the PTY display will change  
in sequence. (For PTY displays: apage 35.)  
TUNED STEREO  
RDS  
While the PTY display is flashing (approx. 10 seconds)  
MHz  
3
SPEAKERS  
A
Press [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH].  
“PTY” flashes while the search is carried out.  
When the selected type of program is located  
The receiver automatically switches over to the station  
broadcasting the program. The PTY indicator continues to flash for  
about two seconds after the program is found. During this time the  
display changes, first showing the preset channel number, then  
the frequency of the station, and finally the previously selected  
display mode is resumed.  
TUNING  
PTY SELECTOR  
Restarting a search  
TUNED STEREO  
RDS  
PTY  
It is possible to restart the search during the two seconds that the  
PTY indicator is flashing after the program is found, simply by  
pressing [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH] again.  
SPEAKERS  
A
It is also possible to search for the same kind of program on  
another station by pressing [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH] at any time  
if the display is in PTY mode. If [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH] is  
pressed in any other mode, the message “SELECT PTY FIRST”  
scrolls across the display.  
MEMORY  
Radfuctions  
3
PTY SEARCH  
If the desired type of program is not found  
“NO PTY” will be displayed for a moment, then the current  
frequency and the receiver will return to the original display.  
TUNED STEREO  
RDS  
PTY  
SPEAKERS  
A
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EON tuning  
3 2 1  
EON tuning is useful if the type of program you want to listen is  
not currently being broadcast. It allows you to set the unit to  
automatically change to a particular type of program when one  
begins.  
EON tuning only works if RDS data and EON signals are being  
received.  
EON tuning finds programs on stations that share EON signals.  
1 Press [RDS].  
2 Press [TUNING,  
,
, PTY  
SELECTOR] to select the desired  
program type.  
1
2
Each time you press the selector, the PTY display will  
change in sequence. (For PTY displays: apage 35.)  
RDS  
TUNED STEREO  
RDS  
While the PTY display is flashing (approx. 10 seconds)  
3
Press [FM MODE, EON].  
“EON” will light up.  
MHz  
SPEAKERS  
A
The current station remains tuned in until the selected type of  
program begins. When the receiver finds the type of program you  
selected, “EON” appears on the display and the message “OTHER  
PROGRAM SERVICE” scrolls from right to left across the display.  
The receiver automatically changes over at this time. If the type of  
program you selected is currently broadcasting, the receiver will  
immediately change to that station.  
TUNING  
PTY SELECTOR  
Note  
EON tuning turns OFF if you operate the tuner (a pages 28–31),  
change the input source, or turn the unit OFF.  
TUNED STEREO  
RDS  
PTY  
When “NO EON” is displayed  
The broadcast you are presently receiving does not provide EON  
service.  
SPEAKERS  
A
To check the program type while on reception standby  
Press [TUNING,  
,
, PTY SELECTOR].  
The program type last selected will be displayed for approximately  
2 seconds. (“EON” will flash.)  
3
FM MODE  
EON  
Note  
If you press [TUNING,  
,
, PTY SELECTOR] again while the  
program type is being displayed, you will turn EON tuning OFF.  
To cancel EON tuning  
Press [FM MODE, EON].  
“EON” will go out.  
TUNED STEREO  
RDS  
PTY  
EON  
SPEAKERS  
A
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About the PTY display  
There are a total of 31 PTY displays on this unit. The display  
changes each time [TUNING,  
pressed.  
,
, PTY SELECTOR] is  
The table below shows the order in which the display changes,  
and also gives an explanation of each display.  
Display  
NEWS  
Explanation  
News  
AFFAIRS  
INFO  
Current affairs  
Information  
Sport  
SPORT  
EDUCATE  
DRAMA  
Education  
Drama  
CULTURE  
SCIENCE  
VARIED  
Culture  
Science  
Varied  
POP M  
Pop music  
ROCK M  
M. O. R. M  
LIGHT M  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL A  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
JAZZ  
Rock music  
Middle-of-the-road Music  
Light classical  
Serious classical  
Other music  
Weather information  
Finance  
Children  
Social affairs  
Religion  
Phone in  
Travel  
Leisure  
Jazz music  
Country music  
National music  
Oldies  
COUNTRY  
NATIONAL  
OLDIES  
FOLK M  
Folk music  
Documentary  
Test broadcast  
Emergency announcement  
Radfuctions  
DOCUMENT  
TEST  
ALARM  
Note  
This unit does not have EBS-Emergency Broadcast System which  
tunes automatically into emergency broadcasts when they begin.  
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SPEAKERS A, B  
VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR  
A
To listen through headphones  
q Reduce the volume.  
w Connect the headphones.  
Plug type: 6.3 mm stereo  
e Adjust the volume.  
Select STEREO or turn both SPEAKERS A and B, or BI-WIRE off  
when using headphones. Turning the speakers off automatically  
engages STEREO mode and ensures no sound is heard from the  
subwoofer. If SURROUND is used, the sound heard through the  
headphones will seem unusual.  
PHONES  
Note  
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing  
damage.  
A
2
PHONES  
1
3
VOLUME  
B
Dynamic range compression  
“Dynamic range compression” (DR COMP) is a function for  
compressing the dynamic range (reproduction level range) of  
audio signals. It is used for viewing movie software late at night or  
at other times when high volume levels are not desirable.  
MIN  
MAX  
Headphones (not included)  
This function only works with DR COMP compatible Dolby Digital  
format software.  
B
SPEAKERS  
B
1
OFF: The dynamic range is not compressed.  
STANDARD: The dynamic range is compressed according to a  
level set by the producer of the software.  
MAX: The dynamic range is compressed to the maximum  
permitted level.  
A
The factory setting is “OFF”.  
q Press [A] and [B] at the same time.  
SPEAKERS  
2
“SETTING” appears on the display.  
A
B
w Press [A] to select “DR COMP”.  
Each time you press the button, the display switches as  
follows.  
SIZE  
DISTANCE  
FILTER  
DR COMP  
INPUT SELECTOR  
3
4
e Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the  
setting.  
Each time you turn the selector, the display switches as  
follows.  
OFF  
STANDARD  
MAX  
SPEAKERS  
B
A
r Press [A] and [B] at the same time.  
“COMPLETE” appears on the display.  
For your reference  
When DR COMP is on, scenes that already have a low sound  
level will be heard as they are. When scenes that are loud occur,  
the function acts to reduce the peak level.  
The sound field will remain intact even if DR COMP is functioning.  
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A
To mute the sound level  
SA-DA10  
SA-DA8  
TAPE  
CD TUNER/BAND CH  
by remote control only  
Press [MUTING].  
The message “MUTING ON NOW” runs repeatedly from right to  
left across the display as long as the muting function is on.  
1
4
7
2
3
VOLUME  
TUNER/  
BAND  
TV  
VCR  
MD  
+
5
8
0
6
TAPE  
CD  
–
9
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
≥10/ENTER  
MUTING  
Press once again to return to the previous volume level.  
-/--  
SOUND MODE  
MUTING  
TOP MENU  
DVD  
DISC/DECK 1/2 MD  
SFC  
DISC/DECK  
1/2  
ENTER  
Note  
Muting is canceled when the receiver is turned off.  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
TEST  
+
STEREO SURROUND SFC  
DVD  
SLOW/  
SEARCH  
DELAY  
LEVEL  
+
DELAY LEVEL  
–
When using the unit in a darkened  
room  
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
B
1
2
3
ENTER  
4
5
8
6
9
≥10/–/–  
–
–
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
ANGLE  
7
0
by remote control only  
SUB TITLE AUDIO  
TEST  
TV VOL  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
Dimming the display and turning off the white lights (SA-DA10  
only) can improve video viewing in dark or dimly lit rooms.  
–
+
DIMMER MUTING  
VOL  
GROUP  
–
PAGE  
+
DIMMER  
DIMMER  
–
TV VOL+  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
Press [DIMMER].  
Repeat to turn on again.  
Note  
The display and white lights return to normal when the unit is  
turned on.  
A
B
SA-DA10  
SA-DA8  
MUTING  
MUTING  
SA-DA10  
SA-DA8  
DIMMER  
DIMMER  
Others  
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SA-DA10  
SA-DA8  
TUNER/  
BAND  
TUNER/BAND  
TUNER/  
BAND  
TV  
VCR  
DVD  
TV  
VCR  
CD  
TAPE  
TAPE  
CD TUNER/BAND  
MD  
MD  
DVD  
DVD 6CH  
DVD 6CH  
VOLUME  
+
–
+
VOL  
–
TUNER/  
BAND  
TV  
VCR  
MD  
TV  
VCR  
DVD  
SOUND MODE  
STEREO  
SFC  
SURROUND  
SFC  
TAPE  
CD  
TAPE  
CD TUNER/BAND CH  
SFC  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
TOP MENU  
DVD  
VOLUME  
TEST  
TEST  
DISC/DECK  
1/2  
+
ENTER  
–
9
DISPLAY  
MENU  
TEST  
+
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
≥10/ENTER  
-/--  
MUTING  
+
–
STEREO SURROUND SFC  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
–
+
+
DISC/DECK 1/2 MD  
SOUND MODE  
SFC  
DELAY LEVEL  
–
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
1
2
3
4
5
8
6
9
≥10/–/– –  
DVD  
+
–
SLOW/  
SEARCH  
DELAY  
LEVEL  
+
DELAY  
DELAY  
–
7
0
TOP MENU  
MENU  
TV VOL  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
ENTER  
–
+
DIMMER MUTING  
VOL  
MUTING  
DIMMER  
–
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
ANGLE  
MUTING  
DIMMER  
SUB TITLE AUDIO  
TEST  
GROUP  
–
+
PAGE  
+
DIMMER  
–
TV VOL  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
TUNER/  
BAND  
TUNER/BAND  
CH  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
2
3
6
9
4
7
5
8
≥10/-/- -  
9
0
≥10/ENTER  
-/--  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
2
3
6
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
4
7
5
8
9
0
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To operate the receiver  
To switch between on and standby  
Note  
¡TAPE MONITOR cannot be controlled with the [TAPE] button.  
¡The remote control for Australia and New Zealand does not have  
an [MD] button.  
To select an input source (except PHONO and VCR 2/  
FRT-VCR 3) and switch the remote control to each  
operation mode  
To select DVD 6CH INPUT mode  
To adjust the volume  
(a Page 26)  
To select the DSP sound modes  
(a Page 22)  
To turn SFC on and select the mode  
(a Page 23)  
To output a test signal  
(a Page 19)  
¡When the SURROUND or SFC modes are on  
(aPages 19 and 23)  
You can adjust the level of the center and surround speakers and  
the subwoofer.  
To select the speaker channel and adjust its output level  
¡When the STEREO mode is on  
You can adjust the level of the subwoofer.  
When an SFC mode is on  
(a Page 23)  
To change the surround channel delay time  
To mute the sound level  
To dim the display  
(a Page 37)  
(a Page 37)  
To select “FM” or AM”  
(a Page 29)  
Rmecntrol  
To select the desired channel sequentially  
(Preset tuning)  
(Example: Channel 1)  
(Example: Channel 10)  
≥10/ENTER  
1
-/--  
1
0
To select the desired channel directly  
(Preset tuning)  
within 10 seconds  
To select radio stations by frequency  
(a Page 29)  
(Direct tuning)  
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SA-DA10  
SA-DA8  
CD  
CD  
MD  
MD  
1
4
2
5
3
1
4
2
5
3
TOP MENU  
DISC/DECK 1/2  
DISC/DECK 1/2  
DISC/DECK  
1/2  
1
2
3
1
2
3
TOP MENU  
4
7
5
8
6
9
TUNER/  
BAND  
4
7
5
8
0
6
9
TV  
VCR  
MD  
DISC/DECK  
1/2  
0
TV  
VCR  
DVD  
TAPE  
CD  
TAPE  
CD TUNER/BAND CH  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
TOP MENU  
DVD  
VOLUME  
DISC/DECK  
1/2  
+
ENTER  
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
–
9
DISPLAY  
MENU  
TEST  
+
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
≥10/ENTER  
MUTING  
-/--  
SOUND MODE  
STEREO SURROUND SFC  
DISC/DECK 1/2 MD  
SFC  
DELAY LEVEL  
–
1
2
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
1
2
3
4
7
5
8
≥10/-/- -  
4
5
8
6
9
≥10/–/– –  
DVD  
SLOW/  
SEARCH  
DELAY  
LEVEL  
+
0
7
0
≥10/ENTER  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
-/--  
TV VOL  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
ENTER  
–
+
DIMMER MUTING  
VOL  
–
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
ANGLE  
SUB TITLE AUDIO  
TEST  
GROUP  
–
+
PAGE  
+
DIMMER  
–
TV VOL  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
TAPE  
TAPE  
TOP MENU  
DISC/DECK 1/2  
DISC/DECK  
1/2  
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To operate a CD player or MD deck  
To turn the CD player ON/OFF  
Note  
To turn the MD deck ON/OFF  
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The remote control for Australia and New Zealand does not have an  
[MD] button.  
To start play  
[5 CD changer only]  
To start play from the desired disc  
[MEGA CD changer only]  
To start play from the desired disc  
“MEGA CD changer” means any Technics CD changer that takes  
more than 50 discs.  
(When selecting discs, [≥10/ENTER, -/--] (SA-DA10) or [≥10/-/--]  
(SA-DA8) does not respond to touch.)  
For your reference  
If you press this button instead of [ ] shown in the above  
procedure, the CD changer will stop and display the disc number. To  
start the disc, press [ ].  
(Example: Track 1)  
(Example: Track 10)  
≥10/ENTER  
1
-/--  
1
0
To start play from the desired track  
within 10 seconds  
To skip a track  
To stop play  
To operate a cassette deck  
Rmecntrol  
To turn the cassette deck ON/OFF  
Only when using a double cassette deck  
To select the tape deck (DECK 1/DECK 2)  
To start play  
While the tape is stopped  
To fast-forward or rewind the tape  
With TPS-equipped cassette decks, you can move to the beginning  
or end of a track by pressing these buttons while the tape is playing.  
To stop play  
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The remote control  
SA-DA10  
SA-DA8  
TV  
TV  
TV/AV  
CH  
TV/AV  
1
2
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
4
7
5
8
≥10/-/- -  
TUNER/  
BAND  
TV  
VCR  
MD  
0
9
TV  
VCR  
DVD  
≥10/ENTER  
TAPE  
CD  
-/--  
TAPE  
CD TUNER/BAND CH  
TOP MENU  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
TV VOL  
VOLUME  
TV VOL  
–
+
DISC/DECK  
1/2  
ENTER  
+
–
DISPLAY  
MENU  
TEST  
+
9
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
≥10/ENTER  
MUTING  
STEREOSURROUND SFC  
-/--  
SOUND MODE  
DISC/DECK 1/2 MD  
SFC  
DELAY LEVEL  
–
VCR  
VCR  
CH  
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
1
2
3
4
5
8
6
9
≥10/–/– –  
DVD  
SLOW/  
SEARCH  
DELAY  
LEVEL  
+
7
0
TOP MENU  
MENU  
TV VOL  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
ENTER  
–
+
DIMMER MUTING  
VOL  
–
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
ANGLE  
SUB TITLE AUDIO  
TEST  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
2
3
GROUP  
–
PAGE  
+
DIMMER  
4
7
5
8
6
9
≥10/-/- -  
–
TV VOL+  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
9
0
≥10/ENTER  
-/--  
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To watch TV broadcasts  
To turn the TV ON/OFF  
To select the TV/AV mode  
To select the desired channel sequentially  
(Example: Channel 1)  
1
(Example: Channel 10)  
To select the desired channel directly  
≥10/ENTER  
-/--  
1
0
within 10 seconds  
To adjust the volume  
To watch video tapes  
To turn the VCR player ON/OFF  
To select the desired channel sequentially  
To select the desired channel directly  
To start play  
(Example: Channel 1)  
1
(Example: Channel 10)  
≥10/ENTER  
-/--  
1
0
Rmecntrol  
within 10 seconds  
In the stop mode  
To fast-forward or rewind the video tape  
To stop play  
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The remote control  
SA-DA10  
SA-DA8  
DVD  
DVD  
TOP MENU  
TOP MENU  
DISC/DECK  
1/2  
MENU  
MENU  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
TUNER/  
BAND  
TV  
VCR  
MD  
TV  
VCR  
DVD  
TAPE  
CD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TAPE  
CD TUNER/BAND CH  
TOP MENU  
DVD  
1
2
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
VOLUME  
DISC/DECK  
1/2  
ENTER  
4
5
8
+
7
0
DISPLAY  
MENU  
TEST  
+
–
9
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
≥10/ENTER  
MUTING  
ENTER  
STEREOSURROUND SFC  
-/--  
ENTER  
DISC/DECK 1/2 MD  
SOUND MODE  
SFC  
DELAY LEVEL  
–
RETURN  
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
1
2
3
4
5
8
6
9
≥10/–/– –  
SUB TITLE  
AUDIO  
DVD  
SLOW/  
SEARCH  
DELAY  
LEVEL  
+
7
0
TOP MENU  
MENU  
TV VOL  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
ENTER  
–
+
DIMMER MUTING  
VOL  
ANGLE  
–
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
ANGLE  
SUB TITLE AUDIO  
TEST  
GROUP  
–
+
PAGE  
+
DIMMER  
TV VOL  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
–
SLOW/  
SEARCH  
SLOW/  
SEARCH  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
2
3
6
9
4
5
8
7
0
–
+
PAGE  
GROUP  
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To operate a DVD player  
To turn the DVD player ON/OFF  
To start play  
To skip to the beginning of a track or chapter  
To display the top menu  
To display the menu  
GUI–graphic user interface. See your player’s manual for details.  
To display the GUI menu icons  
Press to select items after you press [TOP MENU], [MENU],  
[DISPLAY], [SUB TITLE], [AUDIO] or [ANGLE].  
To select items  
To enter the selected items  
To clear the GUI display  
To display the subtitle icon  
To display the soundtrack icon  
To display the angle icon  
To pause play  
To search through the disc  
Rmecntrol  
While paused  
To start siow-motion play  
While paused  
To view frame-by-frame  
To start play from a selected track or chapter  
[DVD Audio only]  
To select still pictures – Page skip  
[DVD Audio only]  
To select a group  
To stop play  
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The remote control  
SA-DA10 only  
To change the remote control code  
Hold down the button corresponding to the  
component you wish to operate.  
TV  
VCR  
DVD  
Continue to hold the button down and...  
Aim the remote control at the component you wish  
to operate and carefully and slowly press the  
numbered buttons to enter the appropriate two-  
digit code number.  
(Refer to the tables on the facing page for the code numbers.)  
TV  
VCR  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TAPE  
CD TUNER/BAND CH  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
VOLUME  
When the two-digit code number is entered, the remote control will  
automatically output the on/off signal.  
+
–
9
DIRECT TUNING/  
DISC ENTER  
≥10/ENTER  
If you changed the code correctly, the component switches on or off.  
MUTING  
-/--  
DISC/DECK 1/2 MD  
SOUND MODE  
SFC  
Change the remote control code in either of the following  
circumstances:  
¡If the Panasonic TV, VCR or DVD player does not operate as a  
result of a difference in the remote control code.  
¡If you wish to operate some other make of TV, VCR or DVD  
player.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
DVD  
SLOW/  
SEARCH  
DELAY  
LEVEL  
+
TOP MENU  
MENU  
(a Refer to pages 42–45 for the buttons which can be used.)  
ENTER  
Note  
–
¡Even after changing the code there may be cases where certain  
operations cannot be done or operation is not possible at all.  
¡Changes to the codes are canceled when the remote control’s  
batteries are replaced. Reenter the code.  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
ANGLE  
SUB TITLE AUDIO  
TEST  
GROUP  
–
PAGE  
+
DIMMER  
–
TV VOL+  
TV/AV DVD 6CH  
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TV codes  
PANASONIC  
AKAI  
ALBA  
01, 29, 30, 31  
07, 11, 28, 36, 37  
05, 11, 12  
32  
28, 36  
26, 41  
INNO HIT  
ITT/NOKIA  
JVC  
KENDO  
LOEWE  
34  
SALORA  
SAMSUNG  
07, 37  
11, 12, 15, 21, 25, 34,  
39  
07, 17, 25, 37  
11, 12  
39, 40  
05, 07, 37  
18  
40  
14, 33  
32  
BAUR  
SANYO  
SCHNEIDER  
SEG  
BLAUPUNKT  
BRANDT  
BUSH  
LOEWE OPTA  
02, 05, 10, 11, 12, 32, LUXOR  
37  
SELECO  
11, 24  
38  
MATSUI  
02, 05, 06, 07, 10, 11, SHARP  
17, 20  
DAEWOO  
DUAL  
FERGUSON  
FINLUX  
11, 12, 32  
32  
11, 12  
12, 25, 37, 38  
14, 19, 28, 36  
05, 07, 37  
26, 41  
SIEMENS  
SINUDYNE  
11, 12, 17, 28, 36  
02, 05, 11, 12, 22, 24,  
38, 40  
MITSUBISHI  
NOKIA  
11, 12, 22, 23, 24, 25, NORDMENDE  
SONY  
16  
40  
37  
02, 38  
OCEANIC  
ORION  
27, 35  
THOMSON  
05, 26, 41  
06, 08, 11, 12, 14, 16,  
25, 32  
FISHER  
FUNAI  
02, 03, 05, 10, 11, 12, THORN  
38  
GOLDSTAR  
GOODMANS  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
ICE  
11, 12  
11, 12, 25, 32  
28, 36  
01, 09, 26, 41  
21, 39  
PHILIPS  
11, 12, 13, 15  
11, 12  
11, 12  
39  
26, 41  
TOSHIBA  
UNIVERSUM  
WHITE WESTIN HOUSE 11, 12, 22, 40  
03, 04, 06, 08  
39  
PHONOLA  
RADIOLA  
ROADSTAR  
SABA  
VCR codes  
PANASONIC  
AKAI  
ALBA  
BAIRD  
BLAUPUNKT  
BUSH  
DAEWOO  
FERGUSON  
FISHER  
GOLDSTAR/LG  
GOODMANS  
GRUNDIG  
HCM  
HITACHI  
ITT  
ITT/NOKIA  
01, 29, 30  
06, 08, 16, 17, 19, 37 KENDO  
JVC  
20, 21  
08, 09, 37  
03, 32  
08, 10, 11, 17, 19, 37 SAMSUNG  
03, 05, 09  
01  
17, 19, 21, 32  
04, 21, 36, 37  
08, 10, 11, 18, 22, 27, SHARP  
37  
20, 21  
06  
05, 09  
22, 32, 33, 34, 35  
32  
33  
ROADSTAR  
SABA  
SALORA  
02, 03, 18, 23, 27  
21  
08, 11, 17, 19, 37  
15, 16, 18, 27  
07, 10, 11  
10  
02, 03, 18, 23, 27, 32  
02, 18, 23, 27  
22  
03, 10, 11, 32  
24, 25, 26  
21  
02, 06, 23  
08, 10, 37  
01, 26, 29, 30, 33  
02, 09, 23  
15  
LOEWE  
LUXOR  
MATSUI  
METZ  
MITSUBISHI  
NEC  
SANYO  
SCHAUB LORENZ  
SCHNEIDER  
SEG  
31  
05, 07, 10, 11, 12  
03, 04, 36, 37  
02, 03, 18, 23, 27, 33 NORDMENDE  
02, 23, 26, 28, 32, 33 OKANO  
02, 23  
13, 14  
NOKIA  
SIEMENS  
SONY  
THOMSON  
THORN  
TOSHIBA  
UNIVERSUM  
ORION  
PHILIPS  
PHONOLA  
RFT  
10  
15, 17, 19, 32  
03, 08, 32, 37  
08, 10, 11, 37  
18, 27, 37  
DVD player codes  
PANASONIC  
DENON  
FERGUSON  
HITACHI  
01  
01, 17  
02  
11  
09  
15  
06  
02  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
RAITE  
RCA  
SABA  
SAMPO  
SAMSUNG  
SHARP  
04, 16  
03  
13  
02  
02  
14  
10  
08  
SONY  
05  
01  
02  
04  
01  
07, 12  
TECHNICS  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
YAMAHA  
ZENITH  
JVC  
KENWOOD  
MITSUBISHI  
NORDMENDE  
Rmecntrol  
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Making a recording  
Note  
1
2
¡You cannot record  
terminal.  
a
source connected through  
a
digital  
¡When recording CD, DVD, or TV, ensure the source is connected  
through the corresponding analogue terminals (a pages 10–12)  
and “ANALOG” input is selected (a page 22).  
¡When you select DVD 6CH INPUT mode, only sound from the  
front left and right channels is recorded.  
A
Recording on a tape deck or VCR  
You can record to a tape deck connected to TAPE REC (OUT) or  
to a VCR connected to VCR 1 OUT.  
See the recording unit’s operating instructions for details on how  
to prepare it for recording.  
TAPE MONITOR  
VCR 3  
When recording with a tape deck, you can record any source  
except TAPE.  
When recording with a VCR, you can record any source except  
TAPE or VCR 1.  
A
INPUT SELECTOR  
Note  
1
Recording from the tape deck to the VCR is not possible.  
1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the  
source to be recorded.  
2
VCR 2  
VCR 3  
2 If you selected VCR 2 in step 1, set  
[
VCR 2,  
VCR 3] to the required  
position.  
3 Begin recording.  
Follow your recording unit’s operating instructions.  
B
4 Begin the source to be recorded.  
TAPE MONITOR  
Follow your equipment’s operating instructions.  
B
To monitor sound being recorded onto a tape deck  
It is possible to check the sound being recorded if your tape deck  
is a 3 head system.  
Press [TAPE MONITOR] on this unit and  
set the monitor button on the tape deck to  
“TAPE”.  
Press [TAPE MONITOR] once again to turn it off.  
For your reference  
Use the VCR 3 terminals on the front of the unit when dubbing  
from a video camera.  
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Timer function  
1,2 3  
There are two timer functions: the sleep timer and the wake timer.  
¡Sleep timer:  
The unit turns off after a set time.  
It can be set for 30, 60, or 90 minutes.  
¡Wake timer:  
The unit can be set to turn on a certain number of hours after it  
is turned off.  
It can be set for 5, 7, or 9 hours.  
Setting the timers  
1 Press [TIMER, -MODE, –TIME] to  
select the desired timer mode.  
WAKE  
Each time you press the button, the timer mode changes.  
[Within 5 seconds]  
2
TIMER  
Press [TIMER, -MODE, –TIME] and  
release when the time you require is  
displayed.  
1
-MODE  
–TIME  
The display changes as follows:  
¡In sleep timer mode  
30  
60  
90 (minutes)  
SLEEP  
¡In wake timer mode  
5H 7H 9H (hours)  
The display is restored 5 seconds after the setting is  
completed.  
Wake timer mode only  
3
WAKE  
Press [ /l] to turn off the unit.  
The “WAKE” indicator lights up.  
Checking the remaining time on the sleep timer and the  
time set for the wake timer  
Press [TIMER, -MODE, –TIME] once.  
Note  
Do not press [TIMER, -MODE, –TIME] again before the remaining  
time indication goes out.  
The setting may change if you do this.  
Changing a setting  
Repeat steps 1 and 2.  
2
3
TIMER  
To cancel the timer  
Press [TIMER, -MODE, –TIME] until “OFF” is displayed.  
“SLEEP” or “WAKE” will go out.  
WAKE  
-MODE  
–TIME  
Rfrnce  
Note  
¡The timers cannot be used together.  
¡The sleep timer turns off the receiver, and the wake timer turns  
on the receiver, but they do not turn off/on any externally  
connected components.  
TUNED STEREO  
WAKE  
MHz  
SPEAKERS  
A
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Troubleshooting guide  
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a  
possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple  
checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the  
problem and restore proper operation.  
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the  
remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to  
the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this  
unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer  
for instructions.  
Problem  
Probable cause(s)  
Suggested remedy  
Page(s)  
While listening to FM broadcasts  
Hiss is heard during  
Modulation for the two types is different so ¡Reduce the treble.  
25  
stereo broadcasts, but not some noise may be heard during stereo ¡Change the location and direction of the  
12, 13  
during monaural ones.  
broadcasts.  
antenna.  
¡Use an outdoor antenna.  
¡Use an antenna with more elements.  
13  
–
Excessive noise in both  
stereo and monaural  
broadcasts.  
Antenna location and direction poor.  
Station is distant.  
¡Select “VGCA ON”.  
27  
“STEREO” and “TUNED”  
indicators flicker.  
Antenna location and direction poor.  
Station is distant.  
¡Change the location and direction of the  
antenna.  
¡Use an outdoor antenna.  
12, 13  
13  
–
¡Use an antenna with more elements.  
Stereo broadcasts highly  
distorted.  
Building or mountain nearby.  
While listening to AM broadcasts  
Unusual “beat”sound is  
heard.  
A television is on nearby.  
¡Separate the two or turn the television off.  
–
Adjacent signal is interfering.  
¡Reduce the treble.  
25  
27  
¡Select “VGCA ON”.  
Low-pitched “hum” is  
heard when a station is  
tuned.  
AC mains lead is near the antenna wires.  
¡Separate the AC mains lead from the  
wires.  
–
13  
–
Electronic interference from the AC mains ¡Use an outdoor antenna.  
lead is fed to the speakers.  
A continuous or  
Interference from other appliances.  
¡Separate this unit from such appliances.  
intermittent hiss is heard.  
An AM broadcast station Frequency step is set to 10 kHz.  
¡Hold down [BAND] for about 3 seconds.  
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cannot be picked up clearly.  
This changes the frequency step to 9 kHz.  
While enjoying the surround sounds  
Sound is not heard from  
the center, surround or  
subwoofer speakers.  
The presence setting of the speaker has ¡Set the type and presence setting of each  
been incorrectly set to “NONE” or “NO”. speaker correctly.  
17, 18  
22  
The DSP sound mode has been incorrectly ¡Set to SURROUND mode.  
set to “STEREO”.  
SURROUND and SFC  
cannot be selected.  
VGCA is ON.  
¡Select “VGCA OFF”.  
27  
22  
21  
21  
20  
SPEAKERS B is on.  
¡Turn SPEAKERS B off.  
Cannot play Dolby Digital The PCM FIX mode may be on.  
or DTS sources.  
¡Turn PCM FIX mode off.  
¡Turn DTS FIX mode off.  
The DTS FIX mode may be on.  
An SFC mode is on.  
¡Switch to SURROUND or STEREO mode.  
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Problem  
Probable cause(s)  
Suggested remedy  
Page(s)  
Common Problems  
Unit doesn’t come on.  
Sound is not heard.  
The AC mains lead plug is not fully inserted. ¡Confirm the plug is fully inserted.  
–
The speaker indicators are off.  
The tape monitor function is on.  
The muting function is on.  
¡Turn on the speaker indicators.  
22  
24  
37  
¡Press the tape monitor button.  
¡Press the muting button on the remote  
control.  
Incomplete or incorrect connection to ¡Check all connections.  
speakers and external equipment.  
10–16  
22  
The incorrect input source has been ¡Select the correct source.  
selected.  
Digital signals this unit cannot decode are  
being played.  
¡Either have the player convert the signals  
so this unit can handle them or switch to  
ANALOG input.  
22, 23  
Cannot play CD, DVD, or The DIGITAL input mode is set to DIGITAL ¡Change the setting to suit the type of  
22  
27  
TV.  
or ANALOG.  
connection you have made.  
Nothing appears on the VGCA is ON.  
display.  
¡Nothing appears on the display while  
VGCA is on. To turn the display on, press  
and hold [VGCA].  
The display is dim.  
The dimmer is on.  
¡Press [DIMMER] to restore the display to  
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The picture doesn’t appear Connection is incorrect.  
¡Check and correct connections.  
10, 11  
–
on the television.  
The television’s input mode is incorrect.  
¡Change the input mode to suit the  
connections between this unit and the  
television.  
Sound suddenly stops or The protection circuitry has functioned ¡Switch off the unit, determine and correct  
none is heard when the because: the positive and negative speaker the cause, then switch the unit on.  
unit is switched on. wires have shorted; speakers with a lower ¡Use speakers with the right impedance  
“OVERLOAD” appears on impedance than this unit’s rated impedance  
–
14–16  
rating.  
the display.  
are being used; the speakers are under  
strain through excessive volume, excessive  
power, or by being used in  
temperature environment.  
a
high  
“F70” appears on the  
display.  
¡Turn off the unit and then turn it on again,  
or disconnect the AC mains lead and then  
connect it to your household mains socket  
again.  
–
(If “F70” remains on the display, consult an  
authorized service center or your dealer.)  
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The RESET function  
Maintenance  
DIGITAL INPUT  
If the surfaces are dirty  
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.  
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a  
soap-and-water solution or a weak detergent solution.  
¡Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.  
¡Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that  
came with the cloth carefully.  
While the unit is on  
While pressing and holding [DIGITAL  
INPUT], press and hold [ /l] until  
“RESET” appears on the display.  
The operation settings for the unit will be initialized to the settings  
made at the time of shipment.  
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Specifications (DIN 45 500)  
AMPLIFIER SECTION  
Power output (at 240 V)  
DIN 1 kHz (T.H.D. 1 %)  
20 Hz–20 kHz continuous power output  
both channels driven  
Total harmonic distortion  
rated power at 20 Hz–20 kHz  
half power at 1 kHz  
Power output at the DVD 6CH operation  
DIN 1 kHz (T.H.D. 1 %)  
Front  
Center  
Surround  
Power bandwidth  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Frequency range  
Sensitivity  
S/N 30 dB  
S/N 26 dB  
87.50–108.00 MHz  
2 x 100 W (6 Ω)  
1.5 µV/75 Ω  
1.3 µV/75 Ω  
1.2 µV/75 Ω  
1.5 µV/75 Ω  
22 µV/75 Ω  
2 x 80 W (6 Ω)  
S/N 20 dB  
0.09 % (6 Ω)  
0.03 % (6 Ω)  
IHF usable sensitivity (IHF’58)  
IHF 46 dB stereo quieting sensitivity  
Total harmonic distortion  
MONO  
STEREO  
S/N  
0.2 %  
0.3 %  
2 x 100 W (6 Ω)  
100 W (6 Ω)  
2 x 100 W (6 Ω)  
MONO  
STEREO  
60 dB (75 dB, IHF)  
58 dB (71 dB, IHF)  
both channels driven, –3 dB  
Damping factor  
Load impedance  
Front  
A or B  
A and B  
BI-WIRE  
Center  
10 Hz–70 kHz (6 Ω, 0.9 %)  
Frequency response  
20 Hz–15 kHz  
Alternate channel selectivity  
±400 kHz  
Capture ratio  
Image rejection at 98 MHz  
IF rejection at 98 MHz  
Spurious response rejection at 98 MHz  
AM suppression  
Stereo separation  
1 kHz  
30 (6 Ω)  
+1 dB, –2 dB  
65 dB  
1.5 dB  
40 dB  
70 dB  
70 dB  
50 dB  
4–16 Ω  
8–16 Ω  
6–16 Ω  
6–16 Ω  
6–16 Ω  
Surround  
Frequency response  
PHONO  
[For the United Kingdom]  
RIAA standard curve (30 Hz–15 kHz) ±0.8 dB  
40 dB  
Carrier leak  
CD, TAPE/MD, DVD, TV, VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3  
19 kHz  
38 kHz  
–30 dB (–35 dB, IHF)  
–50 dB (–55 dB, IHF)  
±1.5 dB  
10 Hz–70 kHz, ±3 dB  
[For Australia and New Zealand]  
Channel balance (250 Hz–6.3 kHz)  
Limiting point  
Bandwidth  
IF amplifier  
FM demodulator  
Antenna terminal  
CD, TAPE, DVD, TV, VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3  
1.2 µV  
10 Hz–70 kHz, ±3 dB  
Input sensitivity and impedance  
PHONO  
180 kHz  
1000 kHz  
75 Ω (unbalanced)  
3 mV/47 kΩ  
[For the United Kingdom]  
CD, TAPE/MD, DVD, TV, VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3  
200 mV/22 kΩ  
AM TUNER SECTION  
Frequency range  
[For Australia and New Zealand]  
CD, TAPE, DVD, TV, VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3  
S/N at rated power (6 Ω) (VGCA ON)  
522–1611 kHz (9 kHz steps)  
530–1620 kHz (10 kHz steps)  
20 µV, 330 µV/m  
55 dB  
200 mV/22 kΩ  
Sensitivity  
Selectivity (at 999 kHz)  
IF rejection (at 999 kHz)  
PHONO  
70 dB (IHF, A: 80 dB)  
[For the United Kingdom]  
50 dB  
CD, TAPE/MD, DVD (L/R/C/LS/RS), TV, VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3  
113 dB (IHF A, rated power, S=2 V), 98 dB (IHF, A: 100 dB)  
[For Australia and New Zealand]  
CD, TAPE, DVD (L/R/C/LS/RS), TV, VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3  
113 dB (IHF A, rated power, S=2 V), 98 dB (IHF, A: 100 dB)  
Tone controls  
VIDEO SECTION  
Output voltage at 1 V input (unbalanced)  
Maximum input voltage  
Input/output impedance  
1±0.1 Vp-p  
1.5 Vp-p  
75 Ω (unbalanced)  
BASS  
TREBLE  
Output voltage  
50 Hz, +10 to –10 dB  
20 kHz, +10 to –10 dB  
GENERAL  
Power supply  
Power consumption  
AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz  
270 W  
[SA-DA10] 430 x 180 x 370 mm  
[SA-DA8] 430 x 158 x 370 mm  
[SA-DA10] 12.7 kg  
[For the United Kingdom]  
TAPE/MD REC (OUT), VCR 1 OUT  
[For Australia and New Zealand]  
TAPE REC (OUT), VCR 1 OUT  
Channel balance (250 Hz– 6.3 kHz)  
Channel separation  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Mass  
200 mV  
200 mV  
±1 dB  
55 dB  
[SA-DA8] 11.7 kg  
Power consumption in standby mode:  
2 W  
Headphones output level and impedance  
Subwoofer frequency response (–6 dB)  
430 mV/330 Ω  
7–200 Hz  
Notes:  
1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Mass and dimensions are approximate.  
Digital input (OPTICAL)  
CD, DVD, TV  
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum  
analyzer.  
En  
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  
Osaka 542-8588, Japan  
RQT5518-B  
H0500HM0  
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