AV Control Receiver Operating Instructions Model No. SA-DX1050 SA-DX950 SA-DX1050 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to models SADX1050 and SA-DX950, however, are intended primarily for model SA-DX1050. Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. AC power supply cord (RJA0065-A) ...............................1 AM loop antenna set (RSA0012) .....................................
Pages Connect your equipment 6–9 Position and connect the speakers 10–11 Change the settings 12–13 Adjust speaker output level 15 Sit back and enjoy the experience 18 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
PRECAUTIONS 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. 2.
Control reference guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VOLUME INPUT TAPE (MONITOR) SFC MODE 10 11 12 13 VCR1/VCR2 TV DVD CD TUNER PHONO INPUT SELECTOR POWER DIGITAL INPUT DOWN UP SPEAKERS A B TAPE MONITOR DSP SOUND MODE MEMORY SUBWOOFER LEVEL DVD 6CH INPUT HELP RESET TUNING PRESET BAND BASS/TREBLE – + BALANCE L R VCR 1 VCR 2 FM MODE VCR 2 PHONES 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 L AUDIO IN R 25 26 27 kHz MHz SPEAKERS A B LOW IMP 29 TUNED STEREO MONO M 30 31 32 33 34 28
Connections Stereo connection cable White (L) Red (R) Video connection cable To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Note ¡Turn off all components before making any connections. ¡Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS (\ page 18). ¡Use analog connection to enjoy sources that cannot be decoded on this unit and to record a source (\ pages 16, 19 and 24).
Optical fiber cable Coaxial cable Connecting audio equipment Turntable GND FRONT LOOP ANT HOLDER Only for turntable with ground terminal.
Connections Antenna connections When mounting the antenna to a column, wall or rack FM antenna Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best.
Connecting the AC power supply cord and other information FRONT R A L + – R L CENTER FRONT R B L + AC IN – Note The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. AC power supply cord (included) AC OUTLET “SWITCHED” AC outlet Power to the outlet is controlled by the power switch of this unit. Audio equipment rated up to a maximum of 80 W can be connected here.
Speaker connections Placement of speakers Front speakers Center speaker Front speaker (left) Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that there is good coherency between the picture and sound. Front speaker (right) Center speaker Place underneath or above the center of the TV. Aim the speaker at the seating area. 30° 30° Subwoofer Surround speakers Place on the side of or slightly behind the seating area, about one meter higher than ear level.
Center speaker 6-8 Ω Speaker impedance: FRONT TV MONITOR OUT R S-VIDEO VCR1 DVD IN IN A L + – L IN 2 TV VCR1 DVD/DVD 6CH MONITOR Center speaker OUT CENTER SURROUND COAXIAL SPEAKERS IN L SURROUND R IN TAPE REC (OUT) IN SUBWOOFER TV PLAY (IN) (OUT) FRONT (IN) L CENTER FRONT R B L R SUBWOOFER + (OUT) AC OUTLET AC IN L – R Speaker cable 6-8 Ω Speaker impedance: FRONT TV MONITOR OUT R S-VIDEO VCR1 DVD IN IN TICAL2 DVD) TV Surround speaker (left) – VCR1 DVD
Customizing your receiver Change the settings to suit your speakers and equipment and to suit the environment in which the unit is to be used. Before making any changes, read the following descriptions, note the factory settings and ranges, and refer to the instructions for the speakers and equipment. FRONT CENTER SUB-WFR SURROUND LARGE SMALL FRONT CENTER, SURROUND NONE SMALL LARGE YES SUB-WFR NO The settings remain intact until they are changed, even after the power is turned off.
Customizing your receiver 1 2,5 4 Basic steps If you allow about 10 seconds to elapse between settings, the procedure is canceled, all settings are returned to how they were, and the previous display is restored. Begin again if this occurs. 1 2 3 3 1 4 Press [POWER, 8]. Press [A] and [B] at the same time. Press [A] to select the item you want to change. Each time you press the button: SIZE/DISTANCE/FILTER/DR COMP/D-INPUT/ DIMMER ↑ POWER 4 Change the settings (a below).
Customizing your receiver SPEAKERS A, B For front speakers with an impedance under 6 Ω Turn “LOW IMP“ on if even one of your speakers has an impedance under 6 Ω. Press and hold [A] or [B] until “LOW IMP” lights up on the display. Press and hold down again to cancel “LOW IMP”. Note that when “LOW IMP” is on, SPEAKERS A and B cannot be used at the same time.
Adjusting speaker output level 1 Adjust the level of the speakers so they are the same apparent level as the front speakers when you are sitting where you would normally enjoy a source. 1 Press [A] to turn on SPEAKERS A. You cannot adjust output level when SPEAKERS B is on. 2 DISPLAY 4 / DELAY LEVEL DISC/ DECK 1/2 SOUND MODE TV/VIDEO – DSP sound mode switches to SURROUND mode.
DSP sound modes DSP SOUND MODE DIGITAL INPUT The digital sound processor (DSP) in this unit can decode Dolby Digital and DTS digital signals. It automatically determines the type of signal, PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS, and processes it accordingly. The DSP can add surround-like effects to stereo sources (analog or PCM signals). Choose from the STEREO, SURROUND, or SFC modes. The DSP may interfere with radio reception. You can turn it off if this occurs (\ page 22).
DSP sound modes A SFC MODE DSP SOUND MODE A SFC modes Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC (sound field control) modes with PCM or analog stereo sources. The SFC modes cannot be used if the input signal is Dolby Digital or DTS. Choose from the following modes. HALL Imparts the reflection and spread of a large concert hall. CLUB Conveys the exciting and intimate atmosphere of a jazz club.
Enjoying the sounds 1 2 4- 4- 6 2 3 1 1 Press [POWER, 8]. 2 Press [SPEAKERS A]. “SURROUND” and “SFC” do not work if you select “B”. 3 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the input source. (SA-DX1050) The indicator corresponding to the selected source lights. DIGITAL INPUT 1 To switch between analog and digital input (CD, DVD, and TV) Press [DIGITAL INPUT]. Each time you press the button: ANALOG , / DIGITAL The indicator lights when you select “DIGITAL”.
Enjoying the sounds SPEAKERS B DVD 6CH INPUT A To switch between DVD 2 channel and 6 channel input There may be times when you need to use analog input for DVD, such as to enjoy sources recorded with linear PCM and multiple channel linear PCM. Select the analog input mode to suit the source. DVD: For two-channel audio. DVD 6CH: For multiple channel audio. Press [DVD 6CH INPUT].
Enjoying the sounds 1 2 A Adjusting the tone and balance A You can adjust the tone (BASS and TREBLE) only when the DSP sound mode is STEREO and input is either analog or PCM. You cannot adjust the tone while the DSP is defeated or if DVD 6CH INPUT is selected. 1 Press [BASS/TREBLE, BALANCE]. Each time you press the button: BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE ↑ BASS: To adjust the bass TREBLE: To adjust the treble BALANCE: To adjust the left/right sound balance 1 BASS/TREBLE 2 Press [–, L] or [+, R].
Enjoying the sounds TAPE MONITOR SUBWOOFER LEVEL A Muting the volume Press [MUTING]. The message “MUTING ON NOW” runs repeatedly from right to left across the display as long as the muting function is on. To cancel Press [MUTING]. Muting is also canceled when the unit is turned off. SA-DX1050 TAPE (MONITOR) TV AUDIO VCR 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CD DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL]. 0 The current setting is shown.
The radio 3 2 A 1 Manual tuning A You can tune radio stations manually by selecting the station’s frequency, or you can preset up to 30 stations into channels to make tuning simpler (\ page 23). FM MODE DSP SOUND MODE 1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “TUNER”. 2 3 Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. Press [TUNING 2 or 1] to select the frequency of the station. Tuning intervals: 1 FM – 0.2 MHz AM – 10 kHz “TUNED” lights when tuned. “STEREO” lights during FM stereo broadcasts.
The radio MEMORY A C Preset tuning Choose either automatic presetting, which presets the stations the tuner can receive, or manual presetting, which allows you to select the stations to preset and the order in which they are to be preset. There are 30 channels available for presetting. Remember If a new station is preset into a channel, the old station is erased.
Making a recording 1 A 2 Note ¡ You cannot record a source connected through a digital terminal. When recording CD, DVD, or TV, ensure the source is connected through the corresponding analog terminals (\ pages 6–7) and “ANALOG” input is selected (\ page 18). ¡ When you select DVD 6CH INPUT mode, only sound from the front left and right channels is recorded. A TAPE MONITOR 1 INPUT SELECTOR You can record to a tape deck connected to TAPE REC (OUT) or to a VCR connected to VCR 1 (or VCR) OUT.
Specifications (IHF’78) Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output [SA-DX1050] 20 Hz–20 kHz both channels driven 0.09 % total harmonic distortion 100 W per channel (6 Ω) [SA-DX950] 40 Hz–20 kHz both channels driven 0.9 % total harmonic distortion 100 W per channel (6 Ω) 1 kHz continuous power output both channels driven 0.05 % total harmonic distortion 105 W per channel (6 Ω) Total harmonic distortion [SA-DX1050] rated power at 20 Hz–20 kHz 0.09 % (6 Ω) [SA-DX950] rated power at 40 Hz–20 kHz 0.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the checks below. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer. For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter in the U.S.A. and Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre in Canada. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-211-7262 or visit www.panasonic.com In Canada, call 905-624-5505 or visit www.
Reference Servicenter List (U.S.A.
Warranty (U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
