Panasonic SAAX540 Operating Instructions

AV Control Stereo Receiver
Operating Instructions
Model No. SA-AX540
Note: _ a
The “EB” indication shown on the packing. case
“indicates United Kingdom.
Before connecting, | ‘operating or adjusting this
product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
(For United Kingdom)
(“EB” area code model only)
For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure
that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere
and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark @ or the BSI mark Y on
the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from
your local dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG
IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE
SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as shown below,
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO
THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH ~~
THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL LOR QU
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. E.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.
Before use Ce
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of
AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC
mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.
lllustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Figure A ON
Before use
Figure B
.———r..s
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2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
Figure A
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Figure B
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Fuse
(5 ampere)
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(R6, AA, UM-3)
Remote control signal sensor
Transmission
window About 7 meters in front of
the signal sensor. (The
actual range will depend on
the angie at which the
remote contro! is used.)
A Battery installation
| Use of batteries |
e Align the poles (+ and —) properly when inserting the batteries.
e Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.
® Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries.
® 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.
e Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
® Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
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.
B Correct method of use
|
® 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.
e |f 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.
Operation notes |
To prevent damage |
e Never place heavy items on top of the unit.
e Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit.
e Do not spill water or other liquids into the unit.
Before use
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| Remote control
The page referred to on this page are in the booklet “How to use
the remote control transmitter” The page numbers in boxes
(eg. BE) refer to page in this manual.
No. Name Ref.page
@ Standby/on button (© ) es 2
09 » button (») ..........…..…..….….…...…...ucrresserrerecerensencrnse 5
29 H</ << button (<</ <a) ..................... nenes 5
69 mbutton (Mi) .......... eee einen Tenes 5
6D Top menu, disc/deck 1/2 select button
(TOP MENU, DISC/DECK 1/2) .......e..reeecreeenecceene 6
32 Display button (DISPLAY) ..............e=mmmeeeen 8
63 Dolby Pro Logic SURROUND select button
(SURROUND) ..........meereeeereeneceeeee es 3
3 Dolby Pro Logic/SFC off button
(STEREO) ….….…….…….……rersscraranenaensensensanennesennenrenses 3,233
69 Speaker channel select button
(LEVEL) .….urcssorsrreneesensensensernereneaneancasenerseene es 3,23
@ Delay time button (DELAY) ere 3,23
6) TV volume buttons (V TV VOLA )...renewemmrenneenns 7
69 Muting button (MUTING) ...............w.reecnene. 2,549
69 Input select buttons
(TV, VCR, TAPE, MD, CD, TUNER/BAND,
DVD) TA 2
A) »» />» button (>> /»»I) .......... ==. eminencia ene 5
Cursor/enter buttons ............=====eeiieriereri 8
@2 Menu button (MENU) …..…………scrcrrcussenseeransensancancens 8
43 SFC mode select button (SFC) ................... 3,23
@) Test button (TEST) are 3,23
@ Delay time/level adjust buttons (—, +) ........ 3,23
Direct tuning/disc enter button
(DIRECT TUNING/DISC ENTER) ................. 4,
@) 210/-/-- button (210/-/--) ……u…rcusseanienniannanenvasancanavanes 4
Numbered DUttONS ……….….…..….………rscrsensensenss 4,
TV/AV select button (TV/AV).............=.m ==... 7
69 Volume buttons (- VOL +)............e..e.menenm.... 2,23
Before use
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Stereo connection cable (not included)
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Red (R) Mu
Video connection cable (not included)
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Make sure that the power supply for all components has been
turned off before making any connections.
Connecting audio equipment
Turntable (not included)
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OUTPUT | GND
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Only for
turntable with
ground
terminal.
instructions.
CD player (or CD changer)
(not included)
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To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating
Tape deck or MD deck (not included)
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OUTPUT REC (IN) PLAY (OUT)
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AUDIO
AV VCR (not included) IN
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OUT
VIDEO | | VIDEO
IN
or
21 pin scart cable
(not included)
(AUDIO IN) e -|——— |
(AUDIO OUT) Cat | —
(VIDEO OUT) «= | —
(VIDEO IN) =
OUT
16).
© If you want to connect a graphic equalizer,
connect it to the TAPE/MD terminals (= page
TV (not included)
AUDIO r=
OUT
AV IN
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VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
or
21 pin scart cable
(not included)
— 5") (AUDIO OUT)
—<{w (VIDEO OUT)
— <= (VIDEO IN)
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Antenna connections
FM antenna
Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best.
FM indoor antenna
(included)
5
Adhesive tape
(not included)
AM loop antenna
e 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).
e Keep loose antenna cord away from other wire cords or a tapedeck.
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When mounting the antenna
to a column, a wall or rack
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AM loop antenna
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To connect an outdoor antenna
FM outdoor antenna
e Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
AM outdoor antenna
e Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other
e The antenna should be installed by a competent technician. convenient location,
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Attachment plug
(included)
FM outdoor antenna
(not included)
75 Q coaxial cable
(not included)
e Leave the loop antenna connected.
e Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use
the antenna during an electrical storm.
E 5-12m—
Vinyl-covered wire
(not included)
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Placement of speakers
Front speakers
| Center speaker Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that
tort speaker по овес) Front speaker there is good coherency between the picture and sound.
. TR (right)
(not included) WE | El "a (not included) Center speaker
4 5 “ Subwoofer Place underneath or above the center of the TV. Aim the speaker
3071307 (not included) at the seating area.
0 : Surround speakers
e o. j Place on the side of or slightly behind the listening position, about
\ XI ! one meter higher than ear level.
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« и Subwoofer
Surround speaker ^^... + Surround speaker The subwoofer can be placed in any position as long as it is at a
(left) ee (right) reasonable distance from the TV.
(not included) (not included) Note that some experimentation can yield the smoothest low 43
| frequency performance. Placement near a corner can increase the °°
The front, center, and surround speakers should be placed at apparent output level, but can resuit in unnatural bass.
approximately the same distance from the listening position.
The angles in the diagram are approximate.
Connecting speakers
Other connections are possible depending on your speaker system.
See your speaker system's operating instructions for details.
| Front speakers
Front speaker Front speaker
(right) (left)
(not included) {not included)
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Speaker impedance: Speaker cables
A or B: 4-16 Q (not included)
AandB: 8-16 Q
If you connect speakers with an | | HEAR
impedance under 6 Q, switch on “LOW
IMP” (= page 16).
“B” terminals
For connection to a second pair of speakers.
Use the A terminals to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic, SFC, and DVD 6CH INPUT.
f Connecting the cables
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| 1 2 3 4 Before operation, set [VOLUME] to the “MIN” position.
' . 1 Press [HI].
2 Press [A] and/or [B] to select the
speaker system(s) to be used. 5,
A and B refer to the speaker terminals at the rear of the unit.
on 5 ; ; - | : | |
If the button is pressed once more, the indicator will switch
off and no sound will be heard from the speakers.
3 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select and =
start the desired source. us
(Refer to the appropriate operating instructions for details.) QO
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The indicator corresponding to the selected source lights
and the source is shown on the display.
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TAPE/MD: To listen to cassette tapes or mini discs
VCR: To watch video tapes
TV: To watch TV
DVD: To enjoy DVD
CD: To listen to compact discs
TUNER: To listen to radio broadcasts
PHONO: To listen to phono discs
To watch a video (or DVD) or the TV, set the TV to either
the TV mode or VIDEO mode.
4 Adjust the volume.
For your reference
e If the Dolby Pro Logic or SFC mode has been selected
After displaying the selected source, the display will then
change to show the Dolby Pro Logic or SFC mode.
(=> page 26)
If the source chosen was TUNER then the display will change
again to show the frequency.
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e |f you are using VCR and you select TAPE/MD, CD, TUNER,
or PHONO
The picture will remain on the screen.
When you finish listening
Be sure to reduce the volume, and switch the power to the
standby condition by pressing [¢h /1].
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FM MODE
Sequential tuning |
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 ( y or A)]to tune to
the desired frequency.
"QUARTZ LOCK” lights up when tuned.
“STEREO” lights up when an FM stereo broadcast is
received.
To make an automatic search for stations
If [TUNING (vv or A)] is held down for an instant until the
frequency begins to scroll, the broadcast stations are tuned
in automatically when one is found.
Tuning may stop automatically if any jamming is
encountered.
If noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode
Press [FM MODE].
(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.
For your reference
The tuner can pick up interference from DVD players. If this
occurs turn the DVD player off,
To change the AM frequency step
Press and hold [BAND] for about 3 seconds when AM band is
selected. (The frequency step changes from 9 kHz to 10 kHz per
step.)
To return to the previous step, press and hold [BAND] for about
3 seconds again.
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Preset tuning
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.
(= Page 17-18.)
2 Press and hold [MEMORY].
Automatic memory presetting will start.
All the FM stations the unit can receive are preset in
channels 1 to 30.
3 Tune to the lowest frequency in AM.
(= Page 17-18.)
4 Press and hold [MEMORY].
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 (IX).
When presetting is completed
The last station to be preset will be displayed.
В Radio functions
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 (= page 20).
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| To listen to preset channels |
1 Press [PRESET].
2 Press [TUNING (y or Ay].
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.
If you press [PRESET] 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].
(The channel number flashes for approximately 5 second.)
The channel number is not displayed if you change the frequency
or FM mode setting.
For your reference
Even if the mains lead is disconnected from the household mains
socket, the memory will retain its contents for approximately one
month.
If frequency presettings are accidentally erased
Program the presettings once again.
The mains lead should remain connected for one hour or more for
the memory back-up to be effective.
Radio functions
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1 2 PTY search and EON tuning
Before trying to use these functions, it is necessary to preset radio
stations into the receiver's memory (= pages 19 and 20). 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 Turn [PTY SELECTOR] to select the
desired program type.
Each time you turn the selector, the PTY display will change
in sequence. (For PTY displays: = page 25.)
2 While the PTY display is flashing (approx. 10 seconds)
Press [PTY SEARCH].
“PTY” flashes while the search is carried out.
When the selected type of program is located ANT
The receiver automatically switches over to the staton ~~
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.
Restarting a search
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 [PTY SEARCH] again.
It is also possible to search for the same kind of program on
another station by pressing [PTY SEARCH] at any time if the
display is in PTY mode. If [PTY SEARCH] is pressed in any other
mode, the message “SELECT PTY FIRST” scrolls across the
display.
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.
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About the PTY display
There are a total of 31 PTY displays on this unit. The display
changes each time [PTY SELECTOR] is turned.
The table below shows the order in which the display changes,
and also gives an explanation of each display.
This unit does not have EBS-Emergency Broadcast System which
tunes automatically into emergency broadcasts when they begin.
Display Explanation
NEWS News
AFFAIRS Current affairs
INFO Information
SPORT Sport
EDUCATE Education
DRAMA Drama
CULTURE Culture
SCIENCE Science
VARIED Varied
POP M Pop music
ROCK M Rock music
М. ©. В. м Middle-of-the-road Music
LIGHT M Light classical
CLASSICS Serious classical o
OTHER M Other music E.
WEATHER Weather information EE
FINANCE Finance EE
CHILDREN Children E
SOCIAL A Social affairs 2 |
RELIGION Religion O
PHONE IN Phone in ee
TRAVEL Travel | O
LEISURE Leisure с
JAZZ Jazz music -
COUNTRY Country music Ч
NATIONAL Nation music | ‚© |
OLDIES Oldies 5
FOLK M Folk music | e |
DOCUMENT Documentary С .
TEST Test broadcast |
ALARM Emergency announcement
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Setting the center mode and
adjusting speaker output level
Adjust speaker level so the output from the center and surround
speakers is the same apparent level when sitting where you would
normally enjoy a source.
Ensure you have your speakers set up in the following way.
o The front speakers are connected to the A terminals (= page
13) and “SPEAKERS A” is selected (» page 15).
1 Turn the sound mode selector to
select “SURROUND.”
1. Select “3 STEREO” if surround speakers have not been
connected.
2. Remember, you cannot adjust the output level of the
surround speakers if you select “3 STEREO” mode.
2 Press [CENTER MODE] to select the
correct center mode.
When the button is pressed, the current center mode is
displayed.
Pressing it again changes the center mode.
NORMAL
When the center speaker is smaller than the front speakers.
WIDEBAND
When the center speaker is the same size as or larger than
the front speakers.
Eel} SURROUND mode only
When center speaker is not connected.
The sound for the center speaker is sent to the front left and
right speakers.
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A Adjusting the delay time
Adjust the delay time of the sound from the surround speakers to
produce the proper effect.
Preparation
Select the SURROUND mode.
2 Note
This procedure can be done only in the SURROUND mode.
1
Press [DELAY].
When the button is pressed, the current delay time is
displayed.
2
— - т Press [-] or [+] to set the time.
ae ; ‘ a. ; LA | The delay time changes by 5 ms with each press, between
Е | 15 ms and 30 ms.
The standard setting is 20 ms.
г To calculate the delay time
Тр Di: Distance from front speakers
Lo... So... De: Distance from surround speakers
e If D: is equal to or less than De
Set to 15 ms.
e |f D: is less than D:
Start at 15 ms and increase by 5 ms for every 1.5 m of
difference between D: and Da.
Center speaker
Front Front
speaker speaker
(left) (right)
D+ D+
Surround speaker Surround speaker
(left) (right)
D2 D2
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DELAY
LEVEL
| While using the SFC modes |
To adjust speaker level fC CELL IR LIN;
Press [LEVEL] to select the speaker channel to adjust.
The output level appears on the display.
You can adjust center speaker volume only in THEATER
mode.
@ Press [-] or [+] to adjust the output level.
Channels C and S can be adjusted between -12 dB and
+12 dB.
To adjust delay time EEE NN
You can adjust the surround channel only.
By adjusting delay time, you can adjust the effects of the SFC
modes.
@ Press [DELAY].
When the button is pressed, the current delay time is
displayed.
(2) Press [-] or [+] to set the time.
Each press changes the delay time.
Increments depend on the mode.
Select a delay time setting to accommodate to your individual
needs.
SFC modes Available delay time setting (ms)
HALL 20, 25, 30, 40, 50
CLUB 0, 15, 20, 25, 30
LIVE 15, 20, 30, 40, 50
THEATER 15, 20, 25, 30, 40
L SIM SURR 15, 20, 25, 30, 40
The figures in bold italics are the factory settings.
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VOLUME
PHONES . BASS TREBLE BALANCE
MUTING
© Headphones -
; (not included)
A To adjust the tone quality :
Turn [BASS] to adjust the low frequency
sound.
Turn [TREBLE] to adjust the high MA
frequency sound. CET
B To adjust the sound balance |
Turn [BALANCE] to adjust the left/right
sound balance.
C To mute the sound level o ne |
Press [MUTING].
The message “MUTING ON NOW" runs repeatedly from right to
left across the display as long as the muting function is on.
Press once again to return to the previous volume level.
Muting is canceled when the receiver is turned off.
D To listen through headphones
ound modes, Others
(1) Reduce the volume.
(2) Connect the headphones.
Plug type: 6.3 mm stereo
(3) Adjust the volume.
Turn the speakers off when using headphones. Turning the
speakers off automatically engages STEREO mode. When
SPEAKERS A is turned on, the last sound mode is automatically
selected again. If SPEAKERS A is still selected when either
SURROUND or 3 STEREO is used, the sound heard through the
headphones will seem unusual.
Be sure to also turn off the subwoofer or reduce its volume to
minimum.
damage.
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing a
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3 1 y 2 There are two timer functions: the sleep timer and the wake timer.
e Sleep timer:
The unit turns off after a set time.
lt can be set for 30, 60, or 90 minutes.
e 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] to select the desired
timer mode.
The timer mode changes as follows:
SLEEP — WAKE — OFF
A |
2 [Within 5 seconds]
Press [TIMER] and release when the
time you require is displayed.
The display changes as follows:
e in sleep timer mode
30 — 60 — 90 (minutes)
Ah — |
e In wake timer mode
5H — 7H — 9H (hours)
&A |
The frequency is displayed again 5 seconds after the setting
is completed.
3 Wake timer mode only
Press [3/1] 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] once.
Do not press [TIMER] again before the remaining time indication
goes out.
The setting may change if you do this.
Changing a setting
Repeat steps 1 and 2.
To cancel the timer
Press [TIMER] until “OFF” is displayed.
“SLEEP” or “WAKE” will go out.
e 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.
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| Problem
| Probable cause(s)
Suggested remedy
Common Problems
Sound is not heard.
Unit doesn’t come on.
The mains supply plug is not fully inserted.
® Confirm the plug is fully inserted.
Sound suddenly stops or
none is heard when the
unit is switched on.
“OVERLOAD” appears on
the display.
The speaker indicators are off. ® Turn on the speaker indicators. 15
The tape monitor function is on. ® Press the tape monitor button. 16
The muting function is on. ® Press the muting button on the remote 33
control,
Incomplete or incorrect connection to ® Check all connections. 9-14
speakers and external equipment.
The incorrect input source has been e Select the correct source. 15
selected.
The protection circuitry has functioned e Switch off the unit, determine and correct —
because: the positive and negative speaker the cause, then switch the unit on.
wires have shorted; speakers with a lower e Use speakers with the right impedance 13-14
impedance than this units rated impedance
are being used; the speakers are under
strain through excessive volume, excessive
power, or by being used in a high
temperature environment.
rating.
| 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.
e Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
e Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
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