Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this Technics product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.
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These operating instructions are applicable to models SA- I
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AX920 and SA-AX720, however, are intended primarily for
model SA-AX920.
Tableof contents
Precautions ..................................................................................3
Supplied accessories ................................................................4
Listening caution ........................................................................4
Concerning the remote control ..............................................5
Front panel controls ..................................................................6
Equipment connections ...........................................................7
Antenna connections ..............................................................10
Speaker connections ..............................................................12
Basic operations ...................................................................... 16
To adjust the tone quality ............................................................ 18
To adjust the sound balance ....................................................... 18
To mute the sound level .............................................................. 18
To listen through headphones ....................... _............................. 18
To compensate when the volume is low _ ......... 19
When using the VCR 2 terminals (front side)
......................................................................... 19
Listening to radio broadcasts ........................................... :.20
Sequential tuning ........................................................................ :20
Direct tuning ................................................................ 21
Preset tuning ............................................................................... 22
Enjoying sound with DOLBY PRO LO__
Setting the center mode and adjusting spe_....25
Adjusting the delay time ........................................................... .--..27
Enjoying SURROUND or 3 STEREO .................................. ._.=:28
Enjoying sound with SFC ...................................................... 29
Adjusting field of sound ............................................................... 30.
Enjoying sound with 6 channel discret_._: ........ 32
Making a recording ......................................................... __...'_...-33_
Recording on a tape deck............................................. 3_
Recording on a VCR .................................................................... 33
About the HELP function ....................................................... 34
Product service ........................................................................34
Troubleshooting guide ...........................................................35
Technical specifications .......................................Back cover
CAUTION
Do not place a tape deck or CD player on top of this unit.
Heat radiated from the top of this unit may cause damage to the
tape or CD s0ft_are.
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User memo:
DATE OFPURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER ....................... :............................. ...................
SERIAL NUMBER ......................................................................
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
AUTION:
ny unauthorized changes or modifications to this
quipment would void the user's authority to operate this
vlce.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN,
SPLASHING,DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVE_ SHOCK MATCH WIDE
B_DE WIDE SLOT, FULLY
-- t_ _','_ _"` ....
T,o P_EDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
_SH(_CK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a dsk of electric
shock t'o persons.
The exclamation point within _ulfateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.