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AV Control Receiver
Operating Instructions
Model No. SA-DX1050
SA-DX950
SA-DX1050
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.
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RQT5802-B
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Dear customer These operating instructions are applicable to models SA- Thank you for purchasing this product. DX1050 and SA-DX950, however, are intended primarily for For optimum performance and safety, please read these model SA-DX1050. instructions carefully. Model SA-DX1050 is only for Europe. Table of contents Before use Enjoying surround sound Supplied accessories................................................................3 Pages Safety precautions......................................
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Supplied accessories Safety precautions Placement Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 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 AC mains lead...................................................................1 shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This
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Caution for AC Mains Lead WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO (For United Kingdom) THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. (“EB” area code model only) THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF–KEEP DRY. For your safety, please read the following text carefully. Before use This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin Remove the connector cover. mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. How t
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Control reference guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOLUME INPUT TAPE/MD VCR1/VCR2 TV DVD CD TUNER PHONO SFC MODE (TAPE MONITOR) INPUT SELECTOR WAKE DIGITAL INPUT DOWN UP SPEAKERS AB RDS TIMER MEMORY DSP SOUND MODE TAPE MONITOR DVD 6CH INPUT MODE HELP TIME RESET TUNING BASS/TREBLE – + VCR 1 PRESET BAND FM MODE VCR 2 PTY SELECTOR DISPLAY MODE EON PTY SEARCH BALANCE LR VCR 2 PHONES VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R 29 30 31 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 LC R kHz LS S LFE RS MHz SPEAKERS TUN
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Connections Stereo phono cable Video connection cable White (L) Red (R) To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating Note instructions. ¡Turn off all components before making any connections. ¡Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS ( page 18). \ Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise ¡Use analogue connection to enjoy sources that cannot be indicated. decoded on this unit and to record a source ( pages 16, 19 and \ 26). Connecting video equipmen
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Optical fiber cable Coaxial cable Connecting audio equipment a Turntable OUTPUT GND FRONT RA L S-VIDEO LOOP ANT TV VCR1 DVD c CD player MONITOR IN IN HOLDER OUT + – b Only for DIGITAL IN TV VCR1 DVD/DVD 6CH MONITOR CENTER SURROUND OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL OUTPUT OUT (TV) (DVD) turntable with SPEAKERS FM HAUT – PARLEURS IN ground terminal. ANT L SURROUND CENTER FRONT R L RB L 75 Ω IN IN R SUBWOOFER PHONO CD TAPE/MD TV REC PLAY FRONT SUBWOOFER OUT IN (OUT) (IN) (OUT) + LOOP L L EXT – AM GND A
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Connections Antenna connections When mounting the antenna to a column, wall or rack FM antenna Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. d Screw (included) a FM indoor antenna (included) c AM loop antenna (included) b Adhesive tape S-VIDEO LOOP ANT TV VCR1 MONITOR IN HOLDER OUT AM loop antenna ¡Fit the AM loop antenna holder (included) onto the rear panel of DIGITAL IN TV VCR1 MONITOR OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL OUT this unit and then attach the AM (TV) (DVD) FM loop antenna to it
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FM outdoor antenna How to use the antenna plug (included) ¡Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. Only for Australia and New Zealand ¡The antenna should be installed by a competent technician. Two types of wire are most commonly used for connection from the antenna: 300 Ω parallel feeder wire or 75 Ω coaxial cable. For For Europe best resistance to outside interference, the use of 75 Ω coaxial cable is suggested. ¡ ¡To connect a 75 Ω coaxial cable q Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator. a a FM
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Speaker connections Placement of speakers Front speakers a Center speaker Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that there is good coherency between the picture and sound. b Front speaker c Front speaker (left) (right) Center speaker Place underneath or above the center of the TV. Aim the speaker at the seating area. 30° 30° d Subwoofer Surround speakers Place on the side of or slightly behind the seating area, about one meter higher than ear level. 120° Subwoofer The sub
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Center speaker Speaker impedance: 6-16 Ω FRONT RA L S-VIDEO TV VCR1 DVD MONITOR IN IN OUT + – L IN TV VCR1 DVD/DVD 6CH MONITOR CENTER SURROUND 2 COAXIAL a Center speaker OUT SPEAKERS IN L SURROUND CENTER FRONT R L RB L IN IN R SUBWOOFER TAPE TV FRONT REC PLAY SUBWOOFER (OUT) (IN) (OUT) (IN) (OUT) + AC IN L – R b Speaker cable Surround speakers Speaker impedance: 6-16 Ω FRONT RA L S-VIDEO TV VCR1 DVD MONITOR IN IN OUT + c Surround speaker (right) e Surround speaker (left) – TAL IN TV VCR1 DVD/DVD
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Customizing your receiver Change the settings to suit your speakers and equipment and to suit the environment in which the unit is to be used. Before making any changes, read the following descriptions, note the factory settings and ranges, and refer to the instructions for the speakers and equipment. FRONT CENTER FRONT SMALL LARGE The settings remain intact until they are changed, even after the CENTER, SURROUND power is turned off. SUB-WFR SURROUND NONE SMALL LARGE SUB-WFR NO YES Setting descr
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Customizing your receiver 1 2,5 4 Basic steps 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. 1 Press [8]. 2 Press [A] and [B] at the same time. 3 Press [A] to select the item you want to change. 34 Each time you press the button: SIZE/DISTANCE/FILTER/DR COMP/D-INPUT/ DIMMER ↑ 1 4 Change the settings ( below). a a Repeat steps 3 and 4 to complete the
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Customizing your receiver SPEAKERS A, B For front speakers with an impedance under 6 Ω Turn “LOW IMP“ on if even one of your speakers has an impedance under 6 Ω . Press and hold [A] or [B] until “LOW IMP” lights up on the display. Press and hold down again to cancel “LOW IMP”. Note that when “LOW IMP” is on, SPEAKERS A and B cannot be used at the same time. SPEAKERS AB SPEAKERS A LOW IMP 14 RQT5802
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Adjusting speaker output level 1 Adjust the level of the speakers so they are the same apparent level as the front speakers when you are sitting where you would normally enjoy a source. 1 Press [A] to turn on SPEAKERS A. You cannot adjust output level when SPEAKERS B is on. 2 Press [TEST] to output the test signal. DSP sound mode switches to SURROUND mode. The signal is output from each speaker in order for about two seconds each: DISPLAY RETURN L: Front speaker (left) / / C: Center speaker DELA
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DSP sound modes DSP SOUND MODE DIGITAL INPUT The digital sound processor (DSP) in this unit can decode Dolby Digital and DTS digital signals. It automatically determines the type of signal, PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS, and processes it accordingly. The DSP can add surround-like effects to stereo sources (analogue or PCM signals). Choose from the STEREO, SURROUND, or SFC modes. The DSP may interfere with radio reception. You can turn it off if this occurs ( page 22). \ Output is in stereo when yo
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DSP sound modes SFC MODE DSP SOUND MODE A SFC modes A Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC (sound field control) modes with PCM or analogue stereo sources. The SFC modes cannot be used if the input signal is Dolby Digital or DTS. 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. LIVE SFC MODE Brings you up close for “live” stage perfor
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Enjoying the sounds 1 2 4- 2 4- 1 6 3 1 Press [8]. 2 Press [SPEAKERS A]. “SURROUND” and “SFC” do not work if you select “B”. 3 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the input source. (SA-DX1050) The indicator corresponding to the selected source lights. DIGITAL INPUT To switch between analogue and digital input (CD, DVD, and TV) Press [DIGITAL INPUT]. Each time you press the button: 1 ANALOG , / DIGITAL The indicator lights when you select “DIGITAL”. Once you have set the mode for a source, that mode
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Enjoying the sounds SPEAKERS B DVD 6CH INPUT To switch between DVD 2 channel and 6 channel A input There may be times when you need to use analogue input for DVD, such as to enjoy sources recorded with MPEG, linear PCM and multiple channel linear PCM. Select the analogue input mode to suit the source. DVD: For two-channel audio. DVD 6CH: For multiple channel audio. Press [DVD 6CH INPUT]. Each time you press the button: DVD , / DVD 6CH A Input switches automatically to DVD if you press this butto
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Enjoying the sounds A Adjusting the tone and balance 12 A You can adjust the tone (BASS and TREBLE) only when the DSP sound mode is STEREO and input is either analogue or PCM. You cannot adjust the tone while the DSP is defeated or if DVD 6CH INPUT is selected. 1 Press [BASS/TREBLE, BALANCE]. Each time you press the button: BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE ↑ BASS: To adjust the bass TREBLE: To adjust the treble BALANCE: To adjust the left/right sound balance BASS/TREBLE 1 2 Press [–, L] or [+, R]. –, L:
