Technic AV Control Stereo Receiver SA-GX790/GX690 SA- GX490/GX 390/GX290 Operating Instructions P , , ,:,, :f. , !'_' ' -,,-' :, _..... . " _. ,,,. j .....¢. , _ , The photographs show SA-GX490. The configUration of the ventilation holes differs according to area• " .... . *. Before connecting, olSeratlng or adjusting this product, ,_ ", .please read these instructions completely• ' "7,' °": 4,',' ''_ " '.
Dear Customer The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Thank you for purchasing this Technics product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please note them in the space provided them for future reference. MODEL NUMBER ....................................... SERIAL NUMBER ....................................... THIS PHRASE These operating Instructions are applicable to models SA.GX790, SA.
Before using this unit please read these operating instructions carefully. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below. Afterwards keep them handy for future reference. Safety Placement 1. Power Source -- The unit should be connected to power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. 1.
Please check and identify the supplied accessories Listening caution O AC power supply cord (For USA: SJA172-A or SJA172-1) (For Canada: SJA172-A or SJA172) O AM loop antenna set (RSA0010) • AM loop antenna ........................ • AM loop antenna holder .................. • Screw .................................. 1 pc. 1 pc. 1 pc. FM indoor antenna (RSAO006) ............... 1 pc. Remotecontrol transmitter .................. For SA.
J [ 13tTil_" f_IIl'}:f# I IlYIlt:(,'_ll DOLB¥ _ -MUTING g No. Name g Re£. page No. Name Power switch (POWER) 12 Tuning control (TUNING) 14 Band select button (BAND) 14 I'tTdl_l_]It_ilrd_II]IltN 14 (PRO LOGIC) 3 stereo ONIOFF button (3 STEREO) @ Theater Direct tuning button (DIRECT TUNING) Helplreset button (.
Connecting audio Stereo connection equipment cable (not included) White (L) Red (R) • ] I • Do not place books, etc., on top of this unitor block the heat radiationvents in any way. CD changer (or CD player) (not included) Tape deck (not included) REO(,N)f' ,ro oooo',, Dil L. Only for turntable with ground terminal J L_ -J / SA-GX490 8 _3 @ CD REC /_ IOUT)TAPE PLAY (IN) : @ ACOUTLET @ @ ONOL_ BBBBB 0 _ "-; T TPUT p:I IGND _.
Connecting video Stereo connection White Red equipment cable (not included) (L) (R) Second VCR (for playback (not included) TV only) (not included) r"l Video connection (not included) _ o ,,I cable J'_ i oQ.O.QOo= O I--_- AUDI_J_ i VIDEO IN 1 + OUTVIDEO :-'-71 ----.... I I1_ SA-GX490 rv ACOUTLET MONITOR g__ ACIN_ Speaker terminals See pages 9-11.
FM indoor antenna (i.clude_j This antenna is normally sufficient for reception casts. AM of FM broad- loop antenna This antenna is normally casts. (i.cl.de ) sufficient for reception of AM broad- FM Indoor antenna (included) _'", (included) __.._Adhesive [ tape (_) Pull off the plastic on the tip of the antenna wire. (_) Twist the wire and connect as shown at the left. __ _ / _YJOBBfBB_ Twist AM ANT AM LOOPANT k..._.__.___.
AM outdoor antenna ( ot i,,ol., em The outdoor antenna should be used when using the main unit in mountainous areas or in spaces enclosed by reinforced concrete where the AM loop antenna (included) does not provide satisfactory reception.
Connection of front To connect speakers to the "A" To connect terminals For connection terminals to a second pair of speakers.
Connection of surround speakers Connection of center speaker m Before sound can be heard, the SURROUND mode or 3 STEREO mode (of the Dolby Pro Logic system) must be on.
1 2 3 I: I: I :i, I sl. , I. 5 I,Io i=,ol w_l ° LJ ....i_J coJ- I -J] PO fEn ITAPE MONITOR I VOLUME • Before operation, set VOLUME to the "MIN" position. • When viewing e video, turn on the power supply for the TV and set the TV to video mode. ___P;_,; to,;,i;cith.de,;Jr,;+ source. Button _ """._.,;i,;;.;,_,;;;.;i;,;; ...................
- HELP (3 TREBLE Input select buttons --RESET BASS Q Q J -., --- o JEt--,= .....=._ o : (A, B) MUTING Plug type: Headphones 1/4 inch phone plug stereo type _ If sound output stops during if you are unsure what to do use or BALANCE Input terminals [_ To adjust the sound balance BALANCE O The help function can be used to display operations you are expected to do. For details, see page 22. Turn BALANCE to adjust leftlrlght sound balance.
Direct access tuning Sequential Specify the frequency using the numeric buttons to directly tune to the desired broadcast station. c o _=_,,_ FM AUTO/ MONO 3 _ is not known, use the tuning buttons to search for f \ ,"','r".,"_._"=_ r=':! ,.,,.,...._J _ If the frequency it. \ J tuning ] " 1 4 t Pr_;,; Tu.E"I................. _ 3 _-J" 1 ' _" Press' TIJNERI ................. ' _";,.;__._p...;Di.ia_÷ui_i_ia2 ..... 'v";u.;,;G' "2"'Pr;" '_orXto'i,;n;iOihe I j desired broadcast.
Preset tuning By presetting the desired broadcast stations into the memory channels of this unit, broadcast stations can be selected simply by pressing numeric button(s). (Refer to page 16 for tuning.) -Before Automatic memory presetting f presetting \ How many broadcast stations can be preset? A total of 30 FM and AM stations can be preset. How Is presetting _L-' I.... I-'=-! - I-" I -_1' done? The two following methods are available.
Preset tuning (continued) To listen Manual memory presetting to preset broadcast stations \ / (i r ] i o i, _"1_.11 .... I-.I i = i.,o|. - I-I" =Q- r_o oo_ _.,._-,_ ,._ (:::)- • _ FM AUTOIMONO I 1 _ seiioti ed..,r.d broadca;L ............ (See page 14.) If interference or static Is keeping you from enjoying an FM broadcast, press FM AUTO/MONO and change to monaurual. You can preset the memory in monaurual just as in stereo. using the numeric button(s).
Bycombining front,center andsurround speakers, youcanenjoy the SURROUND mode which conveys a feeling of presence the 3 STEREO mode which conveys a feeling of orientation. or Setting the center mode For Dolby Pro Logic systems, center mode setting is necessary to play back bass sounds effectively. Set the center mode in accordance with the size of your center speaker.
Adjusting speaker output level In order to reproduce the movement of the sound and its clear orientation, it is important to adjust the output level of each speaker. Adjust output to the correct levels while listening to the test signal. ......;_s; ......Pr.,,_,_i_S_io oui;;ui;,t.,t I = l signal" "-'h'_R-" I \ TEST _ I _J ................ i® T_-_I I- "_ T "-/ I vc.
Adjusting the delay Enjoying with SURROUND 3 STEREO time _:/:1[ _e]):trJ_ZolLON,_IOEo] ,ns! or _[.1_1_, -,,,,Jmh'lk'llJ:| _llll _lltl*]nz s! Adjust the sound from the surround speakers until the proper effect is produced. The diagram below shows SA-GX790. f 1 2 !...... !_l/ 1 I' 2 OFFION THEATER EFFECT ....._-:.. SURROUND ;PROIOGIC-II I, _ _ [_" ' Dolby Pro Logic systems and select the SURROUND the _ mode. I 3 STEREO _x_ I the suitable time. _ __="= L _' :_; ....................
The SFC function gives presence and spread thereby enhancing and enriching the music or movie. The diagram shows SA-GX790. Adjusting field of sound With this unit, you can adjust speakervolume and select delay time. Adjustthe field of soundwhile listeningto a source. to I o,I--I .....I-L,-j_ T; _,%'--,_,=..:,-, _..,==--_-_ O- $_% I OFF/ON 1 2 ...... .;c ...... Pv.,;. si;€ totu'r,; 'on 'ti,,; SFC function and select the desired mode. L__ (_ \ When the button is pressed, the current mode is displa
Recording on the tape deck Recording Before recording, prepare the tape deck for recording (recording level adjustment, etc.). See the tape deck's operating instructions for details. I TAPE MONITOR on the VCR (VCR 1) Before recording, prepare the VCR (VCR1) for recording ding level adjustment, input selector setting, etc.). See the VCR's operating instructions for details. Recording I / from There are VCR 2 terminals VCR 2 on both the front and rear of this unit.
Recording Recording If you make a mistake in operation or if sound output stops due to some operation which was performed, the HELP function displays information which can be useful for indicating the method by which this condition can be remedied. If "ERROR" or scrolling characters (for instance, "TAPE MONITOR ON NOW") appears on the display during operation, carry out the following operation. on the VCR (VCR 1) from an audio source Recording from the tape deck is not possible.
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
• AMPLIFIER SECTION Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output 20 Hz-20 kHz both channels driven 0.05% total harmonic distortion [SA-GX790] 120 W per channel (8 Q) [SA-GX690/GX490] 100 W per channel (8 Q) 40 Hz-20 kHz both channels driven 0.8% total harmonic distortion [SA-GX390/GX290] 70 W per channel (8 £_) 1 kilt €ontinuous power output both channels driven 0.05% total harmonic distortion [SA-GX790] 125 W per channel [SA-GX6901GX490] 105 W per channel 1 kHz continuous power output both channels driven 0.
