Technics LW/MWIFM STEREO TUNER ST-x901L OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Notes: *Specticatione difor according to the area code ‘+The "EB" area code, for exemple, indicates United Kingdom specifications indication is shown on the packing case and celal nuriber tag The Before operating this un, ploase read these instuctions completely. [EB] [GN]Deon Sere Fan We want to thank you for selecting this product and from this new addition to your home. to welcome you 10 the growing family of satistied Please read these operating instructions carefully, Technics product owners around the world. and be sure to keep them handy for convenient We feel certain you will get maximum enjoyment reference. Contents © Accessori rere! 2 © Setting the Time . ieee Wa © Suggestions for Safety... 3 © To Use the Timer 12 '* For United Kingdom 3 * Remote-Control Transmitter. 16 » Connections 4 » Remote-Control Operation. : WW * Antenna Connections... rere 5 * Technical Specifications .. eee 18 * Front Panel Controls and Functions... 6 © Maintenance. i = 19 © Memory Presetting: 8 ‘© Troubleshooting Guide Back cover «© Listening to Radio Broadcasts: 10 ACCESSOTIES sumeones sin oe i Ee > * Screws. - *Liype cable 1 «tachment plug 1 Fr (€or United Kingdom) ee ® a : “AC power supply cord 1 “AM io0p antonna. 1 Batteries 2 ce ce ‘Note: Configuration of AC power supply cord and FM indoor antenna cif according to area. ‘THIS TUNERIRECEIVER IS CAPABLE OF RECEIVING THE NEW AM STEREO BROADCASTS FROM THE AM BAND RADIO STATIONS. HOWEVER LIKE MANY TUNERS AND RECEIVERS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET IT WILL REPRODUCE THIS AM STEREO SIGNAL ONLY IN AM MONO, WHICH, IN EFFECT, iS OF NO LESSER QUALITY THAN YOUR EXISTING AM MONO TUNERIRECEIVER, oeSuggestions for Safety [Use a standard AC walll outlet 4, Uso from an AC power source of high voltage, such as for an ale conditioner, is vary dangerous. Thare is the pocsbilty that a fre might be caused by making seh a canneetion 2, ADC power source cannot bo Be sure to check the power source earotuly, especially on @ ship or other place whore DC is used, WGrasp the plug when disconnecting the power supply cord 4, Wot hands are dangerous. ‘dangerous electric shock may resut the plugs touchod by wet hands 2. Naver place heavy Items on top of the power supply cord, ‘and naver force Ito bond sharply. GAC outlet on rear panel {not equipped for some countries) ment connected here should have the specitieg ‘power consumption or la This outlet Is oxclusvaly for the connection of otner auclo equipment, such as a tape deck. Be sure the power consumes tion dows not exceed the wattago spectied near the AC out. 2. Nover connect other electrics! appliances, euch as an tron or tosster Wappllances vith large power consumplion ae connecteg, fan accident might occur ae 2 reaut of overeating. Place tho unit where it will be well ventilated Pace te unit at least 10 em 4") away frm wall surfaces, ete BBAvoid places such as the following: In direct sunlight o in other places where the temperature Is high. {In places whore there 1s excessive vibration or humiaty. ‘Such conditions might damage the cabinet andlor other compo: ‘ent parts and thereby snorten the unit's service it, Bo sure to place the unit on a flat, level sur- face. W tho surface is inctined, a malfunction may result. Never af unit {serious electic shock might accur I this unit fs repated lsassembled or reconettucted by unauthorized persons, or ith intemal pats ere accidentally touched, mpt to repair or reconstruct this WTeke particular care if children are present Never permit chilgen to put anything, agpecilly metal, inde this unit. A serious electric shock or malfunction could occur if articles auch as coins, noodles, serewarivers, ee. are inserted through the venation hoos, ote of this un Gif water Is spltied on the unit Be extremely caret i water is sped on the unt, because & fo cr serious electric shock might occur. Immediately disconnect the power cord plug, and consult with your deal. Avoid spray-type insecticides insacticles might cause cracks or “cloudiness Inthe cabinet tnd paste pars ofthis unit. The cas used in such sprays might moreover, be ignited sudcenly. Never use alcohol or paint thinner ‘These and similar chemicals should never be used, because they ‘might eauso flaking or cloudiness ofthe cabinet finish, WDisconnect the power supply cord if the unit will not be used for a tong time It the uni is ett for a tong time with the Bower ON, this wil not ‘nly shorten is useful eperation ie, but may aso’ ceuse other roubles Bit trouble occurs It, during operation, tho sound is interrupted or indeators no longer iluminate, or W abnormal odor or smoke is detected, Immediately disconnect the power cord plug, end contact your Gealor or an Authorizes Service Canter, For United Kingdom (°28" area code modot ony) ‘The "EB indication is shown on the sora number tag Important ‘THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCOR: ANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE, LUE NEUTRAL BROWN: Lv ‘Aa the colours of the wires in the maine 1ead af thls apparatus ‘may not correspnd with the coloured markings Kentiyng terminals in your plug proceed as follows. The wie which i cok ‘ured BLUE mus be connected to the terminal which is marked withthe letter N or eeloured BLACK ‘The wire which fs coloured BROWN must be connected tothe terminal whi 4 marked with the later Lor coloured FED,Connections Make connections in the numbered sequence by using the included cables and power cor Beebo rec Turntable (ot included) Make connections 88 described below for romote-con- trol aperation and timer operation. For information ‘concerning tho siereo connection cables of each unk, refer to not unt. [connect the steree connection cable nciuded, [2] Connect the L-type cables. ‘Ampiitr (rot inetuced) ‘Graphic equalizer {not included) Compact alee pla cau ee balan ase ora) fre ‘Gaseotto tape deck {pot included) srste a0 o W_OUT_eoWTeOK Toco} [2] Connect the L-type cable (included), [22|Connact the L-type cable ‘Gocladed withthe graphic equalizer), Note: Iv the unit isnot to be connected withthe grape ‘equalizer, connect the L-lype cable included wi ‘the compact diac player to the “REMOTE I terminal of the compact dis player. [B] Connect the AC power supply cords, [Ei]Connect the AC power supply cord (included), ‘ny Insulator. 20 mm (252) Tr sero eaten aes Qu Ome & Connect the shield braid and the canter conductor a8 = en cance gconmeny| a Pack of ie a tape Shioid bras ‘Gore wire eee BAM loop antonna (nciucec) Coonan he AM lop antenna tothe AN artenna terials, and tach toa column ack oF his unit acing tn te diction of oot recention, Notes: ‘this antonna is not propery installed, AM broadcasts wil not be received. “Bp sue to connect the AM loop antenna even when an outdoor antenna is used ay attention to the following polnts when attaching the antonne, ‘Do not attach it horizontally (to do so would impair reception). Do not allach it close to power cords, speaker wires oF metal Surfacas (to de so would resut in nso Do not attach It close to a tape deck (whan the tape deok Is being used. chirping 0 begping sounds may be ceceived When attaching the antenna to a column, a wall or rack ite verticaly, Scrpws (included) column AM antenna hnolder (A) nclodes) When attaching the antenna to the unit This type of nstalation may cause impaired reception or result in signal noise. possible, attach the antenna to rok, a wall, oF eau, ‘Move the antenna toward the right or lef fo tind the point of best reception, ‘AM antenna holder (8) (eluded) Rear panol—T ofthe unit Sere Fetuded) GAM outdoor antenna (not inctodeo) “The outdoor antenna may be required in a mountainous reglon, or if this unt i located inside a reinforced concrete buiding oe. Use 8= 121m (1640 f1)ofviny-covered wite horizontally athe window.Front Panel Controls and Functions ‘The indication AM used here includes both MW and LW. a ite [iPower “STANDBY 0b /ON” switch (POWERIONISTANDBY &) This switch switehes ON and OFF the secondary olrut power only. The uit is inthe "ste" condton when Is Surtn i et Wo the STANDBY © poston. Regardless ofthe swton setting, the primary orci is always “lve™ as long 28 the power cord & connected to an eleccal cata. [Z]Tuning-mode selector (TUNING MODE) Each lime this selector is pressed, the selection changes, in sequence, to "AUTO", “MANUAL”, "PRESET" and “LOCK” AUTO: A this postion, broadcast stations are automaticaly found whan the unig contra is ured to te et or ight Unt he frequency change. MANUAL: AL his postion, he tuning conte can be used to locate the ‘asied station. PRESET: ‘A this postion, a broadcast siation already preset inthe memory can be selected Lock: ‘A tis poston, the brosdoast station now being neeta is looked in, and other beoadas stations cannot be tuned fo, evn ifthe tuning contrat is tane. [Tuning control (TUNING) This contol I used o select an FM or AM broadcast Wen tne contol is turned tothe fet, the frequency changes downward. When the control is turned to the right, the Ineauency changes upward. [@]Remote-conirol signal receptor (SENSOR) [5] Memory button (MEMORY) ‘This button can be used when preseting brosdcast station frequencies tothe memory. eter to pages 8=3.) [iPreset-channel buttons (V PRESET/A PRESET) ‘Those buttons are used to preset broadcast requenciee nto ‘the memory of ths un, ahd are algo pressed fo recall the esized pros stains, Roter to pagos 8-10) Each time a button ip pressed, a frequency and “chennol number is dlsplayed: Ifthe button Is pressed and held, the splay will continue to be shown, FM mode selector (FM MODE) ‘This unit automaticaly etches to the stereo mace wen an FM stereo broadcast is recelved. This selector is used to select the modo stereo or monautal) of FM broadcast signals ‘manually [2]Band selectors (BAND SELECTOR) FM: Poss this button olson to an FM broadcast [MW Pras this button fo etn to an MW broadoast, ALLOCATION: Wen the MW button is pr08800 Tor about 3 seconds, the MW frequency step will change to 10 KHz per Stop. (This unt st to 9 Hie Botoro shipment) In ord to retuin to the orginal frequency indication, press tis button for about 3 seconds again. LW: Poss this button ta lisen to an LW broadoaat FREQ SHIFT: When the LW ballon pressed for about 3 seconds during reception of an LW broadcast, the LW itequoncy wil decrease by 2 KHZ. In order to relum tothe igi frequency indleation, prose thie button for ebost 8 seconds aginGiceeus [ictock set button (CLOCK SET) “hi button can be wed, en geting th unit to the present day and tne, osolect te Hom (dy, hour and inte Yo bo at net [2]Sieep button (SLEEP) “This button canbe used o set the tne at wih he power wi be itched OFF {S)Cancel button (CANCEL) “This button can bo used to oraso tho timer setting o to cancel aseting hat Being mado, if, for examele, you doc} 1 do somotting ssa [@)Stand-by button (STANDBY) “This button can be used to temporal cancel the mor stg [s]Read button (READ) ‘This button can be used to check the programed setting [s]Set button (TIMER SET) “Thi button can be used, when making the timer sth, 10 sleet the type of mor oporaton, the day to time, [Z)setect buttons (SELECT) “Tese bullans oan be used oso he unt othe present day and timo, ana for sling the day, time, eo, for timor oper ton, Peace [AlTimer-mode indicator (ONCE/WEEKLY/SLEEP) “Thi indleatr shows tho typeof tine poration that has been selected ]Stand-by indleator (STANDBY) ‘Thi near shows that tho tar has Bean st Lo operate at the prosrammed time. (@)Day display ‘This dilay shows the prasan day, and (fhe timer hae boon 8) he dy thas boon 0 [D)Timer ON/OFF indicator (ON/OFF) This inleaor shows whather the tines fo: timer swichON And switch OFF have Deen st [ElTime display Tis dslay shows the present ere, andthe timer hasbeen sei) te time it has baon sat for [Colon indicator ‘ns indeator shows, by Hashing contruousy, thatthe cook is operating. [lTuning-mode indicator (AUTOMMANUALIPRESETILOCK) ‘he words "AUTO", "MANUAL", "PRESET" and “LOOK” iuminate fn sucoassion each time the tningeiade selector is presses. [EJFM stereo indicator (STEREO) ‘his necator automaticaly urinetes when an FM stereo broadcast s boing received. {wil not tluminae I tho FM mado selector Is set to the ‘monaural mode [Digital trequency display or tier opaaton, "CO" and “TAPE® are dlplayed Gi) Quartztock indicator (QUARTZ LOCK) ‘Ts ndleatorurinatas wan tho nt is tunes precise to @ broadeast sation Kk] Memory indicator (MEMO) ‘This ctor lurinates when the memory bution Ispressed [channel display ‘This splay shows the channel number selectedby one of the resatchannel butane (HFM made indicator (AUTO/MONO) ‘When FM broadeasts ar being reesived, usualy the "AUTO" Inceaton i lumina ‘nen tha FH mode selector is uted to sola! moneurl reception, the word "MONO" iluminates, [Witimer playirec Indicator (0 PLAYIREC)Memory Presettings ‘The indication AM used here includes both MW and LW. nen broadcast frequencies have been preset tothe memory, any of tose broadcast frequencies can thereafter be easy selected by simply fessing one ofthe prese-channel buttons, The {8 below) and the manual method ( re two methods for prosotiing broadcast frequencies Inthe memory: the automatic matrog ta page 8; soloct whicnever method you preer Reece 1 56 ‘ihn this method is used, the requencies ofthe selectedbroad- cast sialions are automaticaly preset sequence tonight fro- ‘qencia) into the memory: "channels 1 10 28 are avalable for the peeselting of FM stations, “channole” 13 10 28 are avaiable ‘or MW stations, and "channels" 19 To 28 are avalible for LW stations. Whon a provotingIé mado toa chanel that has already ‘boon pease, the ariorpreseting will be erased, ‘Switch ON the power “STANDBY @ /ON” switch. {The frequency wl be splayed onthe dial equenay ‘splay ‘Switch the amplifier ON, and set It for listening to radio broadcasts. Pross the desired band selector. FU: for FM broadcasts MW: Tor MW broadcasts LW: for LW broadcasts Before preseting broadcast stations, pross to solect the ‘propsatetrequenecy step for your locally (Fotor fo tem 8, on page 6.) Set to the frequency from which you want to start automatic memory presetting. (Reter to “Frequency tuning”, bolow,) ‘Tusing made selector Tuning contt Press and hold the memory button; release it when the display frequency begins to change. {The memory indicator wil lash, and the automatic. ‘memory presating Is activated) Confirm the stations which are preset to ‘each channel, and write them in the station log (page 10). To confirm the presatcontants by tuning contol 1. Sel the tuning mode selector toto “PRESET” poston. 21 Turn te tuning conta othe lat or Pat fo vey tho broadosat salon MNotos ‘For automatic proveting In areas where there are fewer than 26 FM stations, the remeining chennels (trough channel 28) ‘willbe let unoccupied. The unoccupied chanrels can be filed by using manual memory prosetings, ‘For AN broadeass vith extremely sttong signal tranemissions, the trequonoy memorized may be sligntly cfterent than the correct Frequency. I this occurs, make a manual preesting. (CFrequeney tuning (ronal rane woDE) DOWN: Tun othe oto owe the Heaseny UP: Turn tothe right ein 20 the trequency. 4. Sat the tuning made selector to the "AUTO" poston. 2, Turn the tuning control to the lett or the right untl the {requency changes, ) 8. Wen the ceplayed frequency approaches the desir tro ‘quoncy, press. the tuningmode selector to select the MANUAL” position. (The displayed frequency wll stop changing} Hote: The changing ofthe displayed frequency wilbe automatically stopped (by the automatic turing function) If a brosdeast station frequency is located during the turing process. It the frequency ot which it stops isnot close to the desired feaquency. repeat step 2 atthe tet 4. Aller stopping at step 3, turn te Luting contol so a to tune to the desired frequency.Note: 1 8 new broadcast station is praset into a channel, the broadcast station which was previously entorad In that channel wil bo auto: matically erased. Manual memory presetting { = 88 10 S826~ ae FA mode selector Stations oan be freely presel to any desired channel ‘X maximum of 28 broadcast stallons can be memorized. ‘Switch ON the power “STANDBY ¢ /ON” switch, (Iho trequeney wil bo esplayod on the dal freauenoy spay) ‘Switch the amplifier ON, and set It for fistening to radio broadcasts. Press tho desired band selector. FH: for FM broadcasts MW for MW brosdoasts LW: tor LW broscasts| Bolorepreseting broadcast salons, press to select the ap- Dropriate frequency step for yout loca. (Peter to tem |) on page 6.) ‘Tum the tuning control so as to tune to the desired frequency. {Peter to "Frequency tuning” tthe bottom of he previous Prass the memory = page.) aoa button momentarily. a OZ = (Tho memory Inaicator wit urinate ane the te Indica. tion wil lah on ana off continuously.) Note: IF tho memory button is pressed continuousy, the autotratic momory preseting wll bo activated. To stop the ‘automatic memory resetting, onco again press the ‘memory button. Then begin again trom stop 4 Turing mode selector Tuning contd Press “W PRESET” or “Chgsne” “A PRESET” to select -—=——aa qq f= the desired “channel”. |= 9 i)"@ = Press the memory = button momentarily. [27 U8 19S" a= (The memory indicator iMurination whi so ‘and tho flashing of "CH" indication changes to liuminatien } Repeat the above procedures to make memory presottings; write the presettings in the station log (page 10). Is possle to ener into the memory FM breack asl stations in the monaural mode. This is convenient we entering into the memory an FM broadcast station that Is broad: {casting FM stereo signals in which there is much nose, ha tor to eoleet "MONO". (The "MONO" FM mode indicator wil iluminate,) ® Follow steps 5 through 7 above.Listening to Radio Broadcasts Have you comploted the steps (on page 8 or 9) of “Memory Presettings"? 1 Sim 1ODE] To plovent nico whe tatning 1 a broadcast sian, eweh OFF the compact ds playor and turntable, “Tuning mod FM mode Indicatory ——_slectog I Tuning contrat | = igcole™ | ea iomaeka | |) tat, folow the appropriate slaps (on page 8 or 9). and then selec the desired tation by following the steps Beton, or tune by Using the tuning canteal ard the tuning mede selector. (Refer 19 ‘Marval tuning”, below.) ‘Switch ON the power “STANDBY /ON” switch. {The frequency wil be displayed on tho dita frequency spa) ‘Switch the ampitiier ON, and sot it for listening to radio broadcasts. Press “W PRESET” or “A PRESET” to select the desired “channel”. “The FM sterso indicator automaticaly llurinatee whon an FM stereo broadcast is being received “To use the tuning contro! to select the “channel”: 4. Set the ning mede solector fo the "PRESET" poston. 2, Tura the tuning contro tothe left or right to eelect the (Entei Fallow the stops atave, except thet, for step 5, follow the stops alow. 4] satact he deste band Pts e506) Select the desired broadcast station by using the tuning control end the tuning: mode selector. {Peter to “Frequency tuning”, al the bottom of page 8) FA stereo Indicator (see ce eecos (FirmoDE) Press tho FM mode selector. ‘The sound will then be hears as monaural sound and the FM stereo indicator wil pot lluminate; the" MONO" FM mode in ‘ictor wil hen thuminateineloed ofthe "AUTO indicator. the broadcast signals weak, sounds can be heard In ho eters0 mode) by pressing the FM mod ey Seuieae The back-up function mainiains the preset memory and the most recent memory (see below) when the power is hitched OFF, In the event of@ power fale, o Il the power cord is disconnected. ‘The memory wil be maintained for a8 long as approximately one wee. Mostrocent memory Te mast-ecent memory system “remembers” the broadcast station last tuned to whon the uni was ewitened OFF. That statlon wl be automatically tuned fo when the power is switched ON, Ili frequency presettings are accidentally erased Mako the trequeney presottings (on page & or @) once again “Tao power cord should remain connected for one hour or more for tho memory backup tobe ettectve, Station Log [a a| 15 22 2) eae | a [16 23 3 10 7 24 4 it 18 25 5 12. 19 26| | 6 18 20 27 7 4 zi zal teesSetting the Time 2.3.45 1 Caneel button Example: To set 10 18:45 on Wednesday “Gwitoh ON the power. Set the power "STANDBY &/ON" swlich to "O To "El fash ter to note 1) = 8G. ox: i” _| () [@1eaKBET] Press the clock set button, (Flashing wi begin. ow ESE) [- "68 10 s]3-_| ‘@ [ie0T] Use the select buttons to set to "45," (a) 00~01-r02- 59-00 [¥)00-50 558+ 0+ +00 (ho cispiay will change cortinousy i the button Is he) Start the time count, () [SLOERSET| Press the clock set button. (lashing wil begin) [> afl = 22 ye ® Use the select buttons to set to WED" [a] SUN—MoN--TUE ‘SAT-SUN fF] SUN--SAT-+FRI ‘MON-SUN (he aeplay vl change continuously tthe bution ished) Gat the hour, [100K er] Press the clock set button (lashing vit yeoin) an [- ad ee 3 | 2 ELEY Us he salt bts to set to "1 [af o-+1—2— [| 0-25-22 (he asplay wil chanige continuously i the button | is held) (GLBEKREr Press tno clock set button. (iashing wit begin)—— Motes 1. Note thatthe “Ein the dlsplay will Nash continuously when the unit is connected to @ power source for the fet time, oF the power cord is asconnocted or there Is any other interruption of power tothe ui (Note that imer function memory wil be retained for ap- proximataly threo seconds attr the power supply i inter rupted) 2. Other operations, such as switching OFF the unit, et., ‘cannat Be cone while the timo is being set. Ta do 80, fat ‘ress the cancel buon, then perform the desired peta tion. Note that we time wi start from he time espa hon the aulton was preseed, 8, Ila mistake is made while making the satting, press the Clock set button; then press one af the solect buttons (nto the day, nour ox nates Hashing a order to make tho rosetting eeTo Use the Timer Demise ues One-time timer function (ONCE) ) ‘This timer function ean be used to switch the power ON and to the standby condition eta desired day and te (one day only. This is convenient for recording broadcasts while you are away. (Programmed seitings are canceled when this timer function Is sed) Weekly timer function (WEEKLY) ‘Every Wook on tho same day, (one day ftom Sunday o Salut cy) ‘Every day (rom Sunday to Saturday) * Gvery ay except Sunday {trom Monday to Saturday) + Every day except Saturday and Sunday fom Monday to Friday) ‘The power will be switohed ON and tothe staagby condltion at the desired times (among thase choloes desorbed above). This feature Is convenient for listening lo andiee recording the samo program at requar intervals, {Te programming remaing in effect until eancelod.) ‘Sleep timer function (SLEEP) ‘This timer function can bo used to switch the powor to the stan: by conafton at the desired time (within a range of 60 to 10 minutes from the present time). Uso this timer to switch the ‘power to the standby condition eutomatically evan it you fal ‘seep wl listening {Progtarmed settings are canceled when this timer function Is sed) (eee Renee ee IF programmed times overiap, timer operation prioty 1s as follows: “SLEEP”, "ONCE” and "WEEKLY" settings. (SERIA : Timer fs functloning.. [Timer fe not tunctiening. the folowing example, the “WEEKLY” soting wil be stop- ed mia-nay. geiten oo ae [Q\ONcE. DCWEEKLY_ DONE? . 1 Not activated because the “ONCE” switch-ON time hse priory [Blin te folowing example, the “WEEKLY” sang wl not be stints QIONCE CON] EERE ES @orr X|WEEKLY_ ON OFF aa ‘Operation ofthe one-time timer (ONCE) and [POWER] (TIMER Ser] [SELECT] ‘Canoe! button Have you completed the steps describad inthe section "Memory Preseltings” (Pages 88) and "Seting the Time” page 11)? ‘Example: To sel the one-time timer function for listening 10 FM “channel” 3 irom 16:30 until 21:00 on Saturday o rose the timer set bution. (Flashing wi begin) @ |SELEET Uso the solect buttons to set to “ONCE For the woekly limor function, st to “WEEKLY” aR the timer set button, (Flashing will bagi) 3 Ct ™ ® (BELEB) Use the sstect buttons to set to "SAT" Fer the woekly tmar functon, solect trom among ‘only one ofthe following one specific day (Sunday through Saturday) each week, oF every day trom Sunday through Saturday, oF every day from Moo: day through Friday, or every day trom Monday through Saturday, EE if =© [HMERSET| Press the timer set button, (Fasning wt begin) eat 4 @ [eer] cot fons to #01 to "18". (@ [TEA eT) Press the timer set butlon ‘Fasting wil begin) @ Use the select buttons to st 10 "30" ) [RWENSET] Pross tho Umer set button (ashing ill beain. Note that there will then automaticaly be an indcaton ofthe time that is bea @ [sexect} Use the Mya a butions to sa to "21", @ [TRENSET] Press tho tin set button, ‘lasting vill begin) ba’ a @ @ [SELECT] Use the select buttons to set 10 © Pross the timer set button (ashing wll begin) Flea'a ‘ae. ) [BEE] Use the select buttons to set to “FM ‘The above "FM dlgplay shows thatthe unt sin the tuner position, Folew steps © and 4 below to select tho band (EM, MW or LW. ‘The indlation changes as folows wach tio a saloct button is pressed. (@jcp— Tare — naw [cp — Funavin.w—= TAPE (& [HWER-SEH) Press tho tenor got button. (ashing will begin.) ® ras the timer sot button, (Flashing wit bog 83 | 8G 1m o 3 = 2 IERET) Use the soe utes o 8010 copay" es =1— 5 ome HS soe ox ag. Timer programming is completed, the dsplay wit then retua to the prosont time, a Switch the tuner to standby. [POWER] Switch the power “STANDBY 6 /ON” switch {To "STANDBY 6". Leave the power sui of the ampiliar atthe ON condition. (tthe volume love has boon preset atthe amplifier. the level willbe recalled ducing the timer operation ) pNotee—-————. —___. 1. Is mistake Is mado while making the sotting, press the ‘cant button and begin again {rm step 2 2, To switch OFF tho unit while making tho tar setting, or while confming the programmed seting, of to use the tuner fisten to FM, press the cancel button and allow the display fo return to tho ceplay of tho present time the coon flashes continuously) before doing soTo Use the Timer came Tinemcoetieunucn tues 30 32 Follow steps 4 through 4 on pages 12 and 13. Pros the timer set button. (raehing wil begin) QUse the aoe buttons to set to “CD” or “TAPE”. Follow steps 7 through 9 on page 13. |Lgave tho power switch ofthe compact dsc player and of the cassette tape deck at tne ON setting, Note: It 8 compact aac player with remote-control sensor (SL-PK2S ‘ete, is used, CD timer play cannot operate, Prepare the cassette tape deck for record: ing. Follow steps 1 through 5 on pages 12 and 13. (Press the timer sot button. ashing wil begin) we 18:30 » GE 1 3 | @ Use tho selec buttons to set to“ REC”. Follow steps 7 through 9 on page 13. Leave the power switch of the cassette tape deck at the ON setting. ote: While a timer recording ie belng mado, sound cannot be hoard from the speakor systems. To Iisten fo the sound, acjust the ‘volume love! on the ampli. a4Operation of the one-time timer function (ONCE) and weekly timer (ions) BUC tut iecrstgutoa les) (CANCEL) (TIMER S&T, ‘To eantirm the setting {RED Provo te ro0d btn, {Tho dsl wil ehango euch tino iti pressed. The depay Shans in der, even tw ten nol ct) Omeeome eT] Ov tne B a ® “ONCE” power OFF imme the setting is already made to'60 minutes, 9 the power will be switchad tothe standby condition 62 minute later. To change the 60 minvies to a diferent _{ lana of tine, tow ston 2 - iD» 3 . ga ig Oc ee eee Rie 00) SLEE®| Prese the sleep button to select the time, ON tine ® "WEEKLY" power OFF tine (5 Present time = 88 iGan 3" N When the volume level is preset on the ampier, the poset Jovel wi Nagh on the velume-ovel indlcator of he amplifier. To temporarily cancel a sotting = 1. TREAD! Press tne tead bullon 80 as 10 display the program ‘modo (1D of &) above) to bo canceled. 2, (HRNBBY| Press the stand-by buton. {Te stanciby indicator lumination wil stop) 8, [STOR Prees the cance button, (The ceplay wil rotum tothe tspay ofthe prevent tne) Note: To activate the timer again, repeat steps 1,2 and 8 above To cancel a setting 1 ‘reas the timer oot button. 2 (se the select buttons to soleet "ONCE" or WEEKLY". 3 Press the cancel button. (The spay wil return tothe dsp ofthe present time) 16— ‘Ax the desired time, releaso the button The sip timer operation wilbagin ven the buttons released. 1 6050+ 40-90 >20 +10 ‘Tho dsplay wil return 1 the dapay of the present time, rese the cancel button, ‘The cisplay will return Io indication of the presont time, Note: The display wil oturn to the display of the present time after about one minute alter the sleep tier Is set *= Press the SLEEP button to display the “sloop” time and then to ‘eluin (after about 10 seconds) to display the present tim, Press the READ bution to display the “sleep” time, To return to the dspay of the present time, press the READ ‘button once again,Remote-Control Transmitter (eect Open the cover. 2. Inger the battories. 1 Be sure to insert according to the (+) ‘and(~)indeations inthe battery com partmont ‘Use two UM-4, “AAA"YROS:1 5) size batteries. Gone Neue Coenen batteries Battery lite Battery lite is about one year, (Battery ie may vary depending upon the frequency of use and other conditions of use.) The batteries should be replaced If tho unt cannot be operated even when the remote control transmitter Is brought close to the uni, Battery notes Be sure that battries are inserted 90 that they are placed correctly with respect fo the (4) and (~) indications inthe battery com- partment. Ifthe Ballories are not inserted Correctly, they may leak and damage the emote-contol tenses, 100 nat use rechargeable (rickokcadmium) typo batteries, faces {Use the remote-control tranamit- {or within 6 motors (20 ft), sk Face it toward the remote-control SE jgnal receptor ofthis unt. (@ostactes should be voided) "Do not mix old and new batteries, oF bat: tones of different types (carbon and aking, ot) + Ifthe remote-control tansmiter snot to be ged fora ing period of te, take ut the batteries and store them ina coo, dark place. ' Remove and dispose of worn-out batteries, Never atlempi to recharge or ‘the batteries, and do not isasse ‘or expoee them to excesslve heat or tow ‘them into ate. «lta battery leaks, remove both bsttries and ‘lapoee of them, and then thoroughly lean the battery compartment before inserting ew batteries, ‘Be aura the transmitter part of the remote-control {tranemiter and the receptor pact of this unit are ‘ros from dust. Excessive dust might prevent reception, Avoid Gust [Other notes: 1 Do not expose the receptor (on tis unt) to direct sunight or other strong ight because to do so might result in ine correct operation. 2, Do nol use a romote-contrl transmitter for TV set, 2 VOR o ar vie compor ent atthe came teas his remote-con- ‘rol ransmittaris being used, because to do might result jn incorect operation ‘3. If this unit installod ina rack with gts ‘door, the glass doors thickness 0” co fF might make it necessary to use the emote-conirol transmitter a shorter stance trom the uni. 4. The control panel of ihe mote contol transmitter may be covered by a cleat plastic protective sheat. This sheet can be removed i desiredRemote-Control Operation ‘This remolecontcal transmitter can be used for control of a ‘Teonnies ampitir witha control terminal, 26 wel asa cassotto tape deck, turntable, compact disc player, or a graptic ‘equalizer with 2 temoteconto terminal. Const your dealer tor details ‘For otaiod information conoeming operation steps, otc, please refer fo the appropriate page for each unit and the Fespective operating instructions. For this system, you can liaten to tapes or compact diss, etc, by operating the remote: ‘control transmitter without using the amples input selectors. (oter to the Technics ampaitior's operating instructions.) When those keys are pressed, the power is automsicaly evi fed ON, and the compact sr player, tape deck and this unit are automatically activates Notes: “For operating the easy play buttons the unit has to be ‘switched to stand-by. + Hf compact disc player wih remote-control signal sensors us- ed, the power wil be switched ON, andthe amfier’s input selector wil change to CD, but operation wil not be activated, «I thore are tape cassettes in both tape decks, deck 1 wil have pray ‘For the tape dock and the tunor, the sound will fade i to & level of ~48 8, I however, the volume level was greater than ~-60 48 when the power was previously switched OFF, tho fado-n volume level wil be to that greater value {For the compact aise playor, the wound wil not fade in) a17- [8] ral Pross tis key to switch the tuner ON or fo the sland by cancion, Note that there is no ned to press tis key Wf the tuner's ower is ON. (Ig pressed, the tuner willbe switched to tho standby mode) Press thiskey to galt the desved preset chan: rel. oro ‘To designate channele 1~8: Press tho appropriate (1—9) preset-tuning button. Note: Whon solacting channel 1 of channal 2, enter the selac: ton “01” or “02". only “1” or "2" is pressed, chennel access will be delayed by two seoonds. '*To designate channels 10~2: (DPress the button for the lett cai (1 oF 2) @Press the button for the right digit (1—0) within 2 seconds alter pressing the frst button, Example: To designate channel 12 Press the “1 button and then the "2" button, Press his key to use the sloop timer operation. Press this key to start pay. Press this key to stop play 0: Technics turntables (0.9, SLI TOR, otc.) equipped with a remote terminal can be remote-control bythe transmitter includ- ‘ed with tie unit, and only wnen connactod by th proper cable. D] [Amplifier keys Press this key to aqust the volume level ress this key to tornporaly reduce the volume level The volume loves sttenueted by 20 dB (approx. 1/10) Press once again to retumn to he previous volume level Pras this kay to Sitch the equazar corection ON. ress onco again to witch to the fat ating. | Press this kay fo retiave a momorizod curva {Only appcable toa Technics graphic quelzer with he ‘reset memory uration)Remote-Control Operation ae al rose this Key to soect th deck (“DECK 1" or “DECK tobe used For the “torward (A) ide ofthe ane ea) <¢: For the “reverse (B)" side of the tape ross ona these keys tobegin he playback or cording, tess ing te Key eotreapaig tothe seo! In aps tobe played (or teooreed, 6 Press tis key to stop tape movement FEF] Presets tay to make «stent interva ring ovo, O] [7 f L {Aller 4 seconds, the tape deck will automaticaly change tothe recording stana-by mode.) To start the recording again, press the playback key. Note: For some Technics tape decks (AS X80, etc), has no recording capabitty. Prose this key to advance or rewind the tape while the unit sin the stop mode. ross thle koy to solect the desirad tune whila the unit is in the play mode, (Chiy applicable to Technics tape deck with ihe "muse salect”™ function) Eo 1" ross the playback key to resume play or recercing F] [Compact disc player Koya 5 | Presets key to sta py Wetched ovr to tutor 58 ding CO playback te i futon and alter ta he payoak btlon have to be preset tewich back a ss eyo ampere tp 9 Pres he play ay fo ese ply. & ip Ptess momentary to search or he begining ofthe track now playing. Repeat this step the necessary ‘umber of limes to search for @ previous track Press this key to stop play res et ‘Pose momentaly to 6earch forthe next Wack. This bution is oly usod when enother CD player trom Tochnies can not be operated withthe playback butlon, It tne switch over and the playback button are pressed imuitensously fora east 2 seconds, the remote contol signal is switched over and the buttons have the in- cated functions. (To ewiteh back to the former func: one prees bot bltonesirtaneouny) IT this system is connected wth other compact dis players than SLPUG7 oF SLPUSYA, pressing the play key of the remoto control tranemittor during eamaaet dee play may ‘cause the compact disc player to goin the pause mde, Frcs tty tempor stop playoack or ecw. a ress this key to change to the recording standby mode. Note: For some Technics tape decks (RSXS0!, ete}, "DECK he no recoraing capabalyTechnical Specifications enas-s00 GIFM TUNER SECTION Frequency range 87.60~108,00 MHe (0.05 MHe stone) Sensitivity 15 pV (HF, usable) SIN 30 48 1.8 (75.0) SIN 25 12.V (76.0) SIN 20 6B 0.9 uv (75.0) IHF 40 dB stereo qulating sensitity 28 WITS. Total harmonte distortion MONO 018% STEREO 03% SiN MONO 70 6 (76 48, IHF) STEREO 65 cB (70 dB, IF) Froquency rooponse 20 H2~15 KHz, 405 dB~—1.5 48 Alternate chacinel selectivity £400 kHz 5648 capture ratio 10a Image rojection at 96 MH 45.48 IF rafeotion at 88 Riz 90.48 Spurious responae rejection at 02 MHZ 7348 AN supprosaton 55.48 Stereo separation Tike 4008 woke 3008 Cartor oak OkHe 20 dB (35 48, HF) ete 45 dB (50 4B, IHF) Channel balance (250 He~6,300 H2} 21508 Limiting point sw ‘Bandvet F empl teow FM demodulator 1000 itz ‘Antenna teria 75.0 (unbalances} IAM TUNER SECTION ‘Frequency range ww 522 kie~ 1641 kHz (2 stops) 1580 kr ~ 1620 KHz (104K stops) ow 185 uii2~953 KHz (G42 stops) 159 ki2~ 951 kee (—242 shi) ‘Sonaitiity (SIN 20 a aw 20 nv, 200 nvim ow S04 Maintenance To cloan this uni, use a sot, dy cloth For very dy surtaces, cp a sof cloth in a wosk soap-and-water solution and wring well After oleaning, wepe with a sot ty cloth. a Sloctvity (9 kt) ‘HW (at 990 kts) 50 08, LW (at 284 ks) 50 08 Image rejection (UW Cat 989 kta) sas LW (at 254 kt) 4008 1 rejection HVE (at 900 ie) 60.08 LW (at 254 kita) 20.08 TIMER SECTION Clock ‘ouartzsock typo 2éhour Indication 24-hour programmable, wookgy (1 sotting) ‘once ont (1 seting) (at 10~60 min, 10min, intervals) Functions so Programmable content Program souroe (FM, MW, LW, CD, TAPE) Timer recitimer playlgower ON/OFF setting Designation of preset station Setting Intorvale 1 minuto~25-hours, 88 minutes {at tin interval) Prlority order sleep, once, weekly GENERAL ‘Output voltage o.3v (av HF) ower coneumption 9 (Standby 5 W) AQ 50 HzI60 He, 2407 '960%64.6% 258 mm (arte 25176827 11-11182") Woigat 2.1 kg (46 B) ‘ower supply Dimensions (WxHxD) Note: Specifications are subject to change witht notice, Weight and “mensions are approximate, Never use alcohol, paint thinner, benzine, or a chemically treated th to clean this unit. ‘Such chemicals may damage tho unit's tn.Troubleshooting Guide Betore requesting service for this unt, check the chart below fr a possible cause ofthe problem you are experlancing. Some simple checks or ‘2 minor agjuetment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. I you are in daubt about some of the check pints, ori the remedies indcated In the chart do not seve the problem, rofer tothe directory of ‘Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with tis ul fo locale a convenient service center, or consult your Technics dealer for Instructions, Problem, Probable cause(s) ‘Suggested remedy While listening to FM broadcasts “An unusual hissing nolee is ‘hoard when listoning tothe broadcast in steroo, but not hoard when listoning ‘monsurally. ‘Die 10 the dffaencas between a monaural and @ stereo signal, a highor lvel of signal srongth is required for proper stereo reception, I the signal level I low, a hissing nalse may be produced on tne store0 chara Nolso le excoasive in both ‘stereo and monaural broadceste. ocr igeation andor direction ofthe antenna Transmiting station is too far away. =Tiy teduchng ho Treble Sound by using the Vebe control at the ampitic. ‘+50 for monaural reception to reduce the hl however, thatthe broadcast wil not be heard ‘Try changing the locaton, height andor direction ofthe antenna, ‘it an indoor antenna is boing weed, change to an futder antenna Try using an antenna wh moro elements ‘The FM siereo Indleator or tho quarts lock Indleator ‘Hlokore, without eomplataly lumineting. Foor location endfor rection ofthe antema Transmiting station is 100 Faraway. Excessive distortion in the ‘sound of stereo broadcatt Nearby bulding oF mountain [Multipath asionions being eausod by tne mutual Intorterence of Broadeast signals received rectly from the transmitting station (aroct \waves) and signals being reflected trom nearby bullings or mountains retested weves}] ‘Try changing the locaton, height ardor erection ofthe antenna, If an indoor antenna is being used, change to an outdoor antenns. ‘Try using an antanna with mera alomenia. “popping” noise is hoard, sndfor the volume level jeeomes low. Broadcast sionals are being disturbed by nearby aulomedile trafic or amplanes, ‘Relocate the antenna and the connection wires to ‘place farther away trom where automobiles pass. While listening to AM broadcasts: “An unusual “best” sound Te hoard, Units bang used athe tania Tine a6 The television set 7 Solich OFF Tha Wiewson wet, OF UBD Ts Unit Tartnor away trom it ‘A lowpiiched “hum” sound fs heard when the broadeast is tuned, ‘The AM loop antenna connection wires are 100 close to the power core, “*Place the antenna connection wires and the power | ord farther apa. ‘The power supply feauency from the power cord Is modvated and heard fram the speakers. “install a special outdoor antenna K strange hissing nolse is ‘produced continuously or Intermittonty. ‘Caused by the “olscharge phenomenon” ana ine “oscitatlon phenomenon” of electric appliances (such es orescent lights, TV, small series-yne ‘motors, retfication equipment, ee.) ‘Ty placing Wis Unit fariher away from Suh equipment + instal noise;prevention equloment cn this unit or on the electric appliance While using the remote-control transmitter The remote-control Uranemitter does not function, Batteries Incorrect placed. ‘inert the baterae co Tal tho positive (yard negative (=) polarities are correct The remole-conirol vansmilter batteries are consumed, ‘Replace them wilh rem beltees, “There 6 an GbstUBtION aTween tho FoMote control transmitter and this uni. ‘Remove te obstruction “The remote-control transmitter Is not correcty facing tis uni. ‘Face the remote control vanemiter correctly toward this un Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd:- Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan Printed n Japan RQTO487-B Hogeovat 0