Technics SH-8038 User Manual

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Contents
*Accessories .............................. 2
*Suggestions for Safety .................... 3
*Connections .............................. 4
*Front Panel Controls and Functions ........ 5
*Operation ................................ 6
*Examples of Applications .................. 7
*Troubleshooting Guide .......... back cover
*Technical Specifications ........ back cover
*Maintenance .................... back cover
*Product Service ................ back cover
Accessories
*Stereo connection cables .............................. 2 *AC power supply cord .................................. 1
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 retain
this booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to aid
identification in the event of theft.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AP-
PLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, 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 risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

Technics SH-8038 Specifications

Frequency and Sensitivity

input sensitivity	1 V
center frequency	63 Hz, 160 Hz, 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 6.3 kHz, 16 kHz
frequency response	5 Hz to 100 kHz, -3 dB

Voltage and Impedance

maximum input voltage	7 V (1 kHz)
maximum output voltage	7 V (1 kHz, THD 0.01%)
input impedance	33 kΩ

Output and Gain

rated output voltage	1 V
gain	0 to +1 dB
rated total harmonic distortion	0.005% (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

Power and Consumption

power supply	AC 120 V 60 Hz
power consumption	7 W
signal-to-noise ratio	110 dB, IHF'A

Dimensions and Weight

dimensions	430 × 75 × 192.5 mm (16 15/18" × 2 31/32" × 7 1/2")
weight	1.85 kg (4.1 lb)
band level controls	+12 dB to -12 dB