Technics DVD AUDIO System Sc Hda800 Operating Instructions

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Cassette deck operations
Cassette tapes
Preparation:Turn the unit on.
1Press [;OPEN/CLOSE], insert the
cassette with the tape facing in.
Make sure the cassette is fully inserted and press 
[;OPEN/CLOSE] to close the deck.
2Press [DOLBY NR] to select Dolby NR
on 
(“%NR” appears) or off.
3Press [REV MODE] to select the
reverse mode.
Every time the button is pressed:
!: One side is played.
/: Both sides are played (forward /reverse).
$: Both sides are played eight times each.
4Press [w] or...

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Cassette deck operations
Cassette tapes
Fast-forwarding and rewinding
Press [t(TPS)] or [(TPS) y] while the
tape is stopped.
A
Tape direction
q
wRewind
t
yFast-forward
y
t
Tape direction
q
wBackward
t
yForward
y
t
One touch play
Remote control only
When a cassette is loaded and the unit is off, press [TAPE].
The unit comes on and starts play in the direction last selected with
the volume fading in.
B
Tape program sensor (TPS)
TPS finds the beginning of a track and starts play from there. You...

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Recording operations
Before recording
Selection of tapes for recording
The unit automatically identifies the type of tape.
Normal position/TYPE 1✔
High position/ TYPE 2✔
Metal position/ TYPE 4✔
To display the tape counter while recording
Press [COUNTER].
The counter is displayed for about five seconds.
A
Erasure prevention
The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording.
To record on the tape again, cover as shown, being careful not to
cover the high position discrimination...

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Recording operations
Recording the radio
Preparation:Do the preparatory steps (
apage 33).
1Tune to the required station.(
apage 29 or 30)
2Press [*REC PAUSE].The deck goes into the recording standby mode, [*REC
PAUSE] indicator lights and a play indicator starts flashing.
3Press [w] or [q] to start recording.q: to record on the forward side
w: to record on the reverse side
To stop recording
Press [g].
To temporarily stop recording
Press [*REC PAUSE].
The deck goes into recording standby...

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Recording operations
Recording discs
This function makes it easier for you to record from a CD.
1 1Press [w] or [q] and then [g] to set
the tape direction.
q: to record on the forward side
w: to record on the reverse side
When you select “q”, set the reverse mode to “/”. Now, if a
track is cut off at the end of the forward side, it is re-recorded
on the reverse side.
¡At the end of the reverse side, recording stops and the
current track will be interrupted.
2 2Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select...

Changing the sound quality
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Other operations
BASS TREBLE
-VGCA
–CINEMA BASS
1Press [-VGCA –CINEMA BASS] to turn
the VGCA off.
2Press [BASS (eor r)] (bass) or
[TREBLE (e
or r)] (treble).
You cannot adjust the tone while CINEMA BASS or the VGCA
is on.
Note
To adjust the tone qualityB
VGCA: Variable Gain Control Amplifier
You can achieve a clearer sound by using this feature.
Turning the VGCA on and offPress [-VGCA –CINEMA BASS].
The indicator lights while the VGCA is on.
How this unit’s VGCA...

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Other operations
Press [SHIFT] + [BALANCE (L) or (R)] to
adjust the sound balance.
For your reference
The following display appears when you adjust the volume to
indicate that you have adjusted the balance to the left or right.
To adjust left-right balance 
Press [MUTING].
Volume is reduced to minimum.
To cancel
Press [MUTING] again. (“MUTING OFF” lights up.)
To cancel from the unit, turn [VOLUME] to minimum (- - dB), then
raise it to the required level.
When the unit is turned off, the muting...

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Timer operations
Using the timers
This timer starts play of the selected source at the selected time.
The example shows settings for preset radio channel 3 to play
between 6:30 and 7:40, at –40 dB.
Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time (
apage 14), preset
radio stations if you want the timer to start playing the
radio (
apage 30).
1q q
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select 
“zPLAY”.
CLOCK /zPLAY /zREC /Original display
w
w
Press [SET] within 10 seconds.
2q q
Press [TUNE/TIME ADJUST (2or 1)]
to...

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Timer operations
Using the timers
This timer records the radio at the set time.
The example shows settings for recording radio channel 3 from
18:30 to 19:30.
Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time (
apage 14), preset
radio stations (
apage 30).
1q q
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select 
“zREC”.
CLOCK /zPLAY /zREC /Original display
w
w
Press [SET] within 10 seconds.
2q q
Press [TUNE/TIME ADJUST (2or 1)]
to select the condition required and
w w
press [SET].
Repeat steps qand wto complete items qto...

zPLAY/zREC
CLOCK/TIMER
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Timer operations
Using the timers
Checking the timers Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “zPLAY” (or “zREC”).
The timer conditions are shown in the following order:
Start time 
/finish time /source /volume (“zPLAY” only)
The timers can be checked even if the unit is off.
Playing the unit after the timers are setThe unit can be used after the timers are set. Make sure the unit is
off before the set start time.
Turning the timers on and off The timers come on at the set time if...