Technics SA-GX550 Operating Instructions

Before use Adjusting the sound field
Suggestions for safety ........................... 4
Safety ................................................ 4
Installation ............................................ 4
Maintenance .......................................... 4
Service ............................................... 4
Listening caution ...................................... 5
Accessories ........................................ 5
Front panel controls .............................. 6
Control section ........................................ 6
Display section ........................................ 7
Connections
Equipment connections .......................... 8
Connecting audio equipment ........................... 8
Connecting video equipment ........................... 9
Antenna connections ............................. 10
FM indoor antenna .................................... 10
FM outdoor antenna ................................... 10
AM loop antenna ...................................... 11
AM outdoor antenna ................................... 11
Speaker connections ............................. 12
Placement of speakers ................................ 12
Connection of front speakers ........................... 12
Connection of rear speakers ........................... 13
Connection of center speaker .......................... 13
Listening
Basic operations .................................. 14
To listen to a desired audio source while watching
video picture .......................................... 15
To adjust the sound balance ........................... 15
To mute the sound level ............................... 15
To emphasize low-frequency sound I__.. • 15
To adjust the tone quality .............................. 15
When listening through headphones ..................... 15
Listening to radio broadcasts ................... 16
Direct access tuning .................................. 16
Sequential tuning _ ................... 17
Sequential tuning _ ................... 18
Preset tuning ......................................... 18
Enjoying sound with DOLBY PRO LOGIC ..... 21
SURROUND .......................................... 21
3 STEREO ............................................ 21
Setting the center mode ............................... 21
Adjusting the delay time _ ............. 22
Adjusting the output level of each speaker ............... 22
Enjoying with SURROUND or 3 STEREO ................. 23
Recording
Making a recording ............................... 24
Tape recording on the tape deck or digital compact
cassette (DCC) ........................................ 24
Recording from VCR 2 to VCR 1 ........................ 25
VCR (VCR 1) recording from an audio source ............ 25
To record picture from VCR 2 and sound from
a different audio source ............................... 26
When there seems to be a
problem
Product service .................................... 26
Product information ................................... 26
Troubleshooting guide ........................... 27
Reference
Technical specifications ............. Back cover
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Technics SA-GX550 Specifications

General

Brand	Technics
Model	SA-GX550
Category	Stereo Receiver
Language	English