User manual TECHNICS SE-A3K service manual

[. . . ] â· If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. â· One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. [. . . ] insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording. Start recording on the recording VCR and then start playing the video tape or laser disc you want to record. You can replace audio while copying a video tape or laser disc At the point you want to start adding different sound, press another function button (for example, CD) and start playback. Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below. Press SLEEP first, then specify the time you want using the digital processing control ( or ) buttons. The sleep time changes in 1 minute intervals. You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to play. (SE-A3K sound fields are shown on the next page. Provide additional output to the rear speakers after decoding the Dolby Surround program Add the acoustic reflections of a small theater to decoded Dolby Surround signals. add the reflections of a larger theater. You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it's not indicated on the package. Make sure to select both speakers (A+B) with the SPEAKERS selector when you use two sets of speakers; otherwise, you will not obtain the full surround effect. (No surround effects) Reproduce the feeling of a large open-air stadium. great for sporting events or electric sounds. Obtain maximum audio impact from video game software. The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall presence of the sound field. To turn off the sound fields Before you get started To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, go to "Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound" on page 18. This section describes how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and customize the DOLBY SUR sound field. Refer to the chart on the previous page for parameters you can adjust in each sound field. Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR indicator lights up. Use the digital processing control buttons ( ) to select the parameter you want. [. . . ] Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics where you hear the sound affect the way these three sound elements are heard. These sound elements are combined in such a way that you can actually feel the size and the type of a concert hall. Select PHANTOM mode if you have front and rear speakers but no center speaker. [. . . ]