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Technics Stereo Integrated Amplifier SU-V45A OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ‘These instructions also apply to units of different color, Notes: ‘*Specifcations citfer according to the area code. ‘eThe "EK area code, for example, indicates United Kingdom spectica- tions, ‘*The “EK” indication is shown on the packing case and serial number tag. Botore operating this unit, please read these instructions completely. Door. Sterea Fan We want to thank you for selecting this product and from this new addition to your home. to welcome you to the growing family of satisfied 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 Accessory a 2 Operation 5 8 Before Use 2 Recording .......... 9 ‘For United Kingdom fa) Technical Specifications . 10 ‘Suggestions for Safety 3 #Maintenance . 10 ‘Connections .. 1 4 Protection Circuitry + 10 Front Panel Controls and Functions ..... 6 Troubleshooting Guide .. 1 ‘*AC power supply cord (see page 5) 1 Contiguration of AC power supply cord dilfers according to area. Be sure to disconnect the mains cord before adjusting the (i the power supply in your area is 117 V oF 120 V, set to the voltage selector. "127 V" position.) Use a minus (-) screwdriver to set the voltage selector (on the Note that this unit will be seriously damaged i this setting is not bottom panel) to the voltage setting for the area in which the unit, ‘made correctly. (There is no voltage selector for some countries; will be used. the correct voltage is already set.) For United Kingdom ier s..c:ensom ‘The “EK” indication is shown on the name plate. Important ‘correspond with the coloured markings identitying the terminals THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with BLUE: NEUTRAL the letter N or coloured BLACK. BROWN: LIVE ‘The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the ‘As the colours of the wires in the mains lead ofthis unit may not terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Suggestions for Safety Use a standard electrical AC wall outlet 1. Use from an AC power source of high voltage, such as for air conditioners, is very dangerous. Be extremely careful not to make a connection to the electrical outlet for a large air conditioner or central-heating ‘unit which uses high voltage, because there is the possibily of fire 2. A DC power source cannot be used. Be sure to check the power source carefully, especially on @ ship or other place where DC is used. Connection and removal of the power cord plug 41, Wet hands are dangerous. A dangerous electric shock may resuti the plug is touched by wet hands. 2. Don't pull the power cord Always grasp the plug; never pull the cord itselt ™ Never attempt to repair or reconstruct this unit AA setious electric shock might occur if this unit is repaired disassembled or reconstructed by unauthorized persons, or if the internal parts are accidently touched. Wit water is spilled on the unit Be extremely careful if waters spilled on the unit, because a fre OF serious electric shock might occur. Immediately disconnect the power cord plug, and consult with your dealer. 5 S by Place the unit where it will be well ventilated, and away from direct sunlight Place this unit at least 10 cm (4") away from wall surfaces, et., ‘and away from direct sunlight. Be careful that curtains and similar materials do not obstruct the ventilation holes. Keep the unit away from heaters, etc. Heat can damage the external surfaces as well as internal circuits and components Avoid spray-type insecticides Insecticides might cause cracks or ‘and plastic parts ofthis unit. The gas used in such sprays might, moreover, be ignited suddeniy For families with children Nover permit children to put anything, especially metal, inside this unt. A serious electric shock or malfunction could eceur articles such as coins, needles, screwdrivers, ete. are inserted {through the ventilation holes, etc. of this unit. Turn off after use {the unitis eft for along time with the power on, this wil not only shorten its useful operation life, but may also cause other Unexpected trouble. X Foe x Ga hasp Never use alcohol or paint thinner ‘These and similar chemicals should never be used, because they may damage the finish. X Geis if trouble occurs 1, during operation, the sound is interrupted or indicators no longer illuminate, or if abnormal odor or smoke is detected Immediately disconnect the power cord plug, and contact your dealer or an Authorized Service Center Connections ‘Connect a compact aise player. Compactaise player (R) (L) (option) Gane ome Cu) ‘Connect a turntable. ron rand wie (ote bs N — oureur “Turntable (option) Gai) ue eed Connect a tuner. ‘Tuner (option) Barons ‘Connect video disc player etc. These terminals are audio playback only a boo ‘AvDIO OUT OED OUT ideo aise player (option) Gir. Gala ee Ce In adation toa tape deck, the audio from a digital audio processor or video cassette mocctignreceniee Same tape deco the "TAPE 2X ‘Tape deck 1 (option) §—(R) (L)_(R) (L) eee systems ‘ystems Househola (ght) (let) AC outlet (option) (option) Stereo connection cables (option) "=—AC power supply cord (included) Sloreo connection 'm Load impedanet ‘The configuration of AC MAIN and REMOTE 8~16Q plug and AC socket may MAINorREMOTE 4~160 Sit soarcgts are Biases ee ed | Connection of speaker wires This unit 1, Strip the outer covering, and wit the center conductor 18mm 1942") Tae i Fests CoC COD) ac) ee ORO ° 80 Sad 2, Turn completely tothe lt. 2, Insert wire and turn completely tothe Fight. Pull wire to assure a proper connection. » Git see ed \ ‘Connect graphic equalizer or a second tape dock, et ‘Stereo connection cables (option) Note: ‘Topprevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit plus (+) and minus (=) ab Ad ‘speaker terminals ee 8) agi Graphic equalizer *] esi 6 e nd t Roots 8 [| tensa LUNE UNE OUT 1m “REMOTE” terminals ‘Connection to second pai of speakers. / Stereo connection cables (option) Front Panel Controls and Their Functions ‘Operation indicators (amplifier operation monitor) Tone switch (tone control) ‘his indicator iluminates to indicate the operating condition ofthis unit, This switch is used to switch the tone contro circuit (bass, treble) ON or OFF. voltage control: detent (= iuminates when the powers switched “on’ Set to this position to turn the basstreble tone contol circuit off. Regardless of the positions of the ‘current drive: basstrebie tone controls, the characteristics will remain at liuminates about four seconds after the “voltage contol” inglestor iluminates, on (tm): indicating tal the units inne operation conditon Setto is poston oacjust the fone quay by using the tone conto. there is an abnormal condition ofthe output signals to the speakers (such as a short-circultof he speaker connection wires, et), the protection circuitry wil unetion {and this indiator wil nt iluminate. Loudness switch (loudness) | Setto the "on" position when listening to musical alow volume. Auditory perception of sound nthe low requency range falls oat low volume, but when the switch isin tis position, this deiciency is [compensated for, so that the fullimpact ofthe musical performance can be enjoyed. ‘Balance control (balance) ‘This controls used to adjust letright volume balance. Direct-through select switch Tone controls (bass/treble) (CD direct) “The bass controls forthe low-frequency sound range, Even bate qualia he ver igh unity and the treble controls forthe high-frequency sound Sanam compet acca be otared range. j routing these signals directly tothe volume Adjustment, without passing them through an input A tre coe inn 2 selector. Lee ‘When this switch is set tothe “on” position, the sound source cannot be switched by using the input selectors, ‘Power switch (power) 8 ‘Bo sure to reduce the volume level to alow ("+1") position before switching ON the power. ‘eHeadphones jack (phones) ‘*Speaker selectors (speakers) ‘*Tape-monitor selectors (tape monitor) Input selectors (Input selector) Volume control (volume) ‘These selectors are used switch he speaker ‘When the indicatorfor the “tape 1/DA tape” selector Pressto select he sound source tobe listened to andor the “Tis conalis used o adjust he volume evel ‘systems ON and OFF. Murninates: ‘sound source to be recorded. Be absolutely sure to set this control to a low position (“O-+1"). main on (M. ‘You can playback, monitor, or record the sound from a ‘The corresponding indicator illuminates during operation to belore switching the power ON. After the power s switched ON, Sound can be hear rom the speakers connected to gla audio processor or oer equipment connected indicate the selected sound source. please wat soveral seconds before increasing the volume level Press this button to listen to and/or record sound from a video disc player or other equipment connected othe "AUX" terminals onthe rear panel cp: the "MAIN" terminals, “TAPE ‘/DA TAPE” terminals on the rear panel remoteon (i ‘When the indicator for the “tape 2iext” selector Sound can be heard from the speakers connected to luminates: the "REMOTE" termine You can playback, moniter, or edt the sound trom a tape 00k 2. When neither indicator illuminates: Youcan listen tothe sound source selected by one ofthe ee ee input selectors pe Press this button to listen to andlor record radlo broadcasts, phono: 'Wboth tape-monitor selectors are deprossed atthe samo Press tis button to listen to andlor record phono discs. time, only the sound from tape deck 2 willbe heard Note: ‘When selecting @ sound source by pressing one ofthese Input selactars, do so while the tape-monitor indicators are ‘otiluminated Operation Brine hoiur ree cs | von (a=) Be sure to reduce the volume level to alow ("0-»1") position before switching ON the power. 2 Select the speaker systems to be used. Headphones (option) Plug type: Yeineh phone plug, stereo type It sound trom speakers is not the ‘off position Note: Set volume control othe ‘minimum ("0") position before ‘connecting headphones. Press to release to the “off” position. (The indicators wil not be illuminated.) To listen to tape, press the “tape 1/DA tape” of “tape 2/ext” selector. (The respective ingicator willluminate.) 5) select the program source, Press this button to listen to sound from a video cassette recorder or other equipment connected tothe “AUX” torminals on the rear panel. co: ress this button tolisten to a compact disc tuner: Press this button tolisten to radio broadcasts, phon Press this button tolisten to phono discs, Operate each component. (Reter to the operating instructions for the other equipment used.) 7 Aajust tne volume level and the tone quality. wanted, set the speaker selectors to Pea Me lM celle om has started /Adlust tone quality as desired. Low-range sound is adjusted with the bass control "bass'”), and high-range sound with the treble control (“treble”), Aclustletvright volume balance Adjust to desired tone quality, It set to "deteat” position, tone controls have no effect, and trequency response becomes fat, Press inward to the “on” position when listening to music ata low volume level (lor compensation of the bass range), “off” (mB) For direct compact disc listening, however, press into "on" (Wt =) ‘Suggestions ‘If noise is very annoying while listening to an FM or AM broadcast, switch OFF the video disc player, compact-dise Player and turntable. ‘*Switch OFF the video disc player power i noise is excessive while listening to an audio tape, compact disc or regular phono disc. Ater listening is finished, power switches of all equipment should be switched OFF. Recording 1 “on” ( ‘Be sure to reduce the volume level to alow ('0-+1") position before switching ON the power. Select the speaker systems to be used. 5 Select the desired program source for recording. 6 Start the desired program source. Refer tothe operating Instructions forthe optional quipmentusee 7 Begin recording. By using the controls onthe tape deck, adjust the recording level, Then begin recoraing Notes: ‘*To record sounds from a compact disc, press the input selector marked “CD" The compact-dise-direct switch is for listening on! cannot be used to select the compact disc as a recording source. ‘°Do not press the let tape-monitor selector to the “tape: “VDA tape” position while two tape decks are being used {or recording or while tape deck 2 is being used for recording This will use interruptions in the sound and change the recorded signal 3 Press to release to the “off” position. (The indicators will ot be illuminated.) ieee) If two tape decks are connected to this unit, recording can be ‘made from one deck to the other. To record from tape deck 1 to 2 (Recording is not possible from 2 to 1.) 1 rotow these steps in adcton to steps 1 and 2 above. 2 (The indicator will not be illuminated.) Press to the “on” position. (The indicator will luminate.) 3 start payback on tape deck 1 (TAPENDA TAPE) and start fecoring on lape deck 2 (TAPE REX, Make tne adjustment of the recording level by using controls on tape deck 2. ‘Then begin the edit recording. Technical Specifications (DIN 45 500) 1 AMPLIFIER SECTION 1 kHz continuous power output both channels driven 2x85 W (40) 20 Hz~20 kHz continuous power output both channels driven 2x45W (80) Total harmonic distortion rated power at 20 Hz~20kHz 0.009% (80) rated power at 1 kHz 0.005% (40) 0.008% (80) half power at 20 Hz~20 kHz 0.003% (80) half powerat 1 kHz 0.002% (40) 0.008% (62) Intermodulation distortion sted power at 250 Hz: 8 kH2=4:1, 80 oor rated power at 60 Hz: 7kH2=4:1, SMPTE,80 0.007% Power bandwidth both channels driven, 348 — SHz~6OkHz (4, 0.08%) 5H2~65 kHz (80, 0.05%) Residual hum and nolee amv Damping factor 90 (40), 60 (80) Input sensitivity and impedance PHONO 25mvia7 Ka TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE 1/DA'TAPE, TAPE 2EXT 150 mvi22ka PHONO maximum input voltage (1 kHz, RMS) 160m SIN (ed power (40) PHONO TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE 1/DA TAPE, TAPE 2/EXT 91 08 (100 dB: IHF, A) requency response PHONO 76 dB (81 dB: IHF, A) RIAA standard curve £0.88 (30 Hz~15 kHz) ‘TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE 1/DA TAPE, TAPE 2/EXT 5 H2~120 kHz (~9¢8) +0, ~0.2dB (20 Hz~20 kH2) Maintenance To clean, use a soft dry cloth, It the surfaces are extremely diy, use a sot cloth, dipped into a Soap and water solution or a weak detergent solution Wring the cloth well before wiping the unit, Protection Circuitry ‘The protection circuitry may have operated it either of the following conditions is noticed: ‘sNo sound is heard when the power is switched ON. ‘¢Sound stops during a performance, ‘The function ofthis circuitry isto prevent circuitry damage if, for ‘example, the positive and negative speaker connection wires are “shorted”, or it speaker systems with an impedance less than the indicated rated impedance of this unit are used. ~10- Tone controls BASS 50 Hz, +10d8~~1008 TREBLE 20 kHz, + 1048~~10 48 Loudness control (volume at ~30 48) 50Hz, +9 48 Output voltage TAPE 1,2 REC OUT 150 mv ‘Channel balance, AUX 250 H2~6,300 Hz 2108 Channel separation, AUX 1 kHz 6008 Headphones output level and impedance 450 mVia900 Load impedance MAIN or REMOTE. 40-160 MAIN and REMOTE 80-160, GENERAL Power consumption 420 W Power supply For United Kingdom and Australia. © AC'50 H2/60 He, 240 For continental Europe For others AC 50 Hzi60 Hz, 220 V ‘AC 50 H2i60 Hz, 140 vii27 vie20 viedo V 430 X 104. 280 mm (16-18/16" x 4-3/32" x 11-7716") 67 kg (148 10) Dimensions (WxHXD) Weight Notes: 1. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate 2, Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer (H.P. 2045 system) Wipe once again with a soft dry cloth Never use alcohol, paint thinner, benzine, nor a chemically treated cloth to clean this unt ‘Such chemicals may damage the finish of your unit If this occurs, follow the procedure outlined below: 4. Switch OFF the power. 2. Determine the cause of the problem and correct it. 3. Switch ON the power once again Note: When the protection circuitry functions, the unit will not operate Unless the power is first switched OFF and then ON again. Troubleshooting Guide Before requesting service for this unit, check this table to

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