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DIGITAL-
ZER TUNER
F-2
Operati^igillnstructions
RDS
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Thank you for buying this PIONEER product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will
know how to operate your model properly. After you have
finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe
place for future reference.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug
and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in
the explanatory drawings. However, the method of
connecting and operating the unit is the same.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT
A
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT
FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code :
If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets, the
plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted.
blue: neutral
brown: live
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER
VICE PERSONNEL.
The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be
inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric
shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribution panel should be
provided with 5 amp fuse. As the colours of the wires in the
mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows :
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
red.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPEN
This product complies with the Low voltage Directive (73/23/
EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE Marking
Directive (93/68/EEC).
THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND
THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS
POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.
A
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of a
three pin plug.
NOTE
After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover in the plug
must be replaced with a fuse cover which corresponds to the
colour of the insert in the base of the plug or the word that
is embossed on the base of the plug, and the appliance must
not be used without a fuse cover. If lost, replacement fuse
covers can be obtained from your dealer.
Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I. or A.S.T.A. to B.S.
1362 should be used.
Location
Install the tuner in a well-ventilated location where it
will not be exposed to high temperatures or humidity.
Do not install the tuner in a location which is exposed to direct rays
of the sun, or near hot appliances or radiators. Excessive heat can
adversely affect the cabinet and internal components. Installation
of the tuner in a damp or dusty environment may result in a
malfunction or accident. (Also avoid installation near cookers, etc.,
where the tuner may be exposed to smoke, steam, or heat.)
Condensation
When this unit is brought into a warm room from previously cold
surroundings or when the room temperature rises
sharply,condensation may from inside,and the unit may not be able
to attain its full performance. In this case, allow the unit to stand for
about an hour or raise the room temperature gradually.
Power-cord Caution
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by
tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands
are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not
place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch
the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords.
The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to
be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause fire or give you
an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When
you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service
center or your dealer for a replacement.
Maintenance of External Surfaces
• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.
• When the surfaces are very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped
in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water,
and wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do
not use furniture wax or cleaners.
• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemi
cals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surfaces.
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CONTENTS
INSTALLATION........................................................2
FEATURES...............................................................3
CHECKING THE ACCESSORIES
CONNECTIONS
Antenna Connections...............................................5
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
BASIC TUNING OPERATIONS
Auto and Manual Tuning..........................................8
Direct Access Tuning...............................................9
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FEATURES
RDS (Radio Data System)
This tuner features RDS, offering the convenient features shown
below.
• PS (Progrann Service Name) display
• PTY (Program Type) display
• RT (Radio Text) display of up to 64 characters
• Broadcast station search by program type (PTY Search)
• EON (Enhanced Other Networks)
Presetting RDS stations lets you take full advantage of RDS
functions.
EON (Enhanced Other Networks) reception
EON is one RDS function.
Function which switches a frequency automatically when a
specified program starts, if it is set as a Traffic Information (TA)
or News station in advance.
PRESETTING STATIONS ....................................
Preset Stations
3
4
Preset Station Tuning
Manual Station Name Memory..............................11
RDS (Radio Data System)
6
8
RDS Data Display..................................................13
EON Setting and Reception...................................14
Program Type Search (PTY Search)
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10
10
10
12
15
ADDITIONAL DATA................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................18
SPECIFICATIONS..................................................19
Random 30-station presetting
A total of 30 FM and AM stations can be preset into the memory
circuit.
Manual station name memory
Using up to 4 characters, you can store a name of your choice
for preset FM/AM broadcast stations 1 to 30.
RF ATT
A built-in attenuator (RF ATT) can be switched on or off for
proper reception of strong boradcast stations.
Energy-saving design
This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is
switched OFF (during Standby).
Regarding the value of the power consumption in standby mode,
refer to "SPECIFICATIONS" on page 19.
CHECKING THE ACCESSORIES
AM loop antenna
FM T-type antenna
Audio cord
Control cord
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CONNECTIONS
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet
Outdoor FM antenna Accessory FM T-type antenna
Connecting the AM loop antenna
15 mmT
It I
1. Strip and twist the ends of the wires.
2. With tabs beneath connector down, insert wires
from loop antenna.
3. Pull up tabs to close the connection.
Stereo amplifier
rr
Plug the power cord
into an ACwall socket.
Pin plug connecting cord
• Connect the white plug to the white terminal (L) and the red plug
to the red terminal (R).
• Make sure that the connections are secure.
Left channel
White plug
CONTROL terminals
When using together with a Pioneer component bearing the H
mark, connect the CONTROL IN terminal on the rear panel of the
tuner to the CONTROL OUT terminal on the component using the
supplied control cord. This will enable the tuner to be controlled
from a distance with the remote control unit supplied with the
component.
When this feature is not used, connection is not necessary.
• For instructions regarding connection and operation, please refer
to the operating instructions of your stereo component.
Red plug
Right channel
Antenna ground
NOTE:
The rh (signal earth) helps reduce noise when an antenna is
connected. It is not a safety earth.
CAUTION:
Never make the ground connection to a gas pipe as sparks can
cause the gas ignite.
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CONNECTIONS
Antenna Connections
Radio reception is not possible unless the antenna
is properly connected.
The strength of broadcast signals varies from one area to another.
Signal propagation is especially poor in metropolitan areas, where
there are many tall buildings, and also in mountainous areas. Proper
antenna installation is vital to good reception.
AM ANTENNA
The AM loop antenna supplied with the tuner should be connected
to the AM antenna terminals. The antenna should be placed at a
distance from the tuner, and should not be allowed to touch metallic
objects. Avoid placing it near CD players, personal computers,
television sets, and other devices generating radio frequencies.
Setting up the AM loop antenna
• Insert the clip on the bottom of the antenna into the groove on
the leg.
• Place the antenna on a level surface and rotate it to locate the
orientation that yields the best reception.
• To permanently affix the antenna,screw the leg to a wall or post
before assembling (affixing the antenna in the direction that gives
the best reception).
Connecting the external AM antenna
NOTE:
Do not detach the AM loop antenna when using an external AM
antenna.
FM ANTENNA
FM T-type antenna attachment
Connect the accessory FM T-type antenna to the FM terminals.
Stretch the antenna out to its full length, and affix it to a wall, etc.
The accessory FM T-type antenna must be connected to ensure
proper reception.
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AM loop antenna connection
The accessory AM loop antenna must be connected to ensure
proper reception.
External AM antenna
Indoor AM antenna
Provide a vinyl-coated wire (5 to 6 meters long). Secure one end to
the AM terminal marked “AM LOOP ANTENNA" and the other
end to a wall or other high location.
Outdoor AM antenna
If reception is still poor even when a lead antenna has been stretched
out indoors, stretch out a vinyl-coated wire and secure it outdoors.
Stretch out
both ends
Correct
Wrong
Wrong
Outdoor external FM antenna installation
Use an external antenna when the signals from the station are weak
and cannot be picked up by the accessory T-type FM antenna, or
when the sound heard is accompanied by too much noise.
75 Q. coaxial cable
with PAL connector
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©6 STANDBY/ON switch
This is the switch for electric power.
ON.....................When set to ON position, power is supplied and
STANDBY
the unit becomes operational.
..........
When set to STANDBY position, the main power
flow is cut and the unit is no longer fully operational.
A minute flow of power feeds the unit to maintain
operation readiness.
NOTES:
# The memory will be backed up so long as the power cord is
unplugged.
0 If the power cord is unplugged, the memory will be retained for
several days.
0
When not using the unit fora long period, disconnect the power
cord.
When receiving AM,valid only when the station name is memorized.
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Station name
Frequency
When no station name is memorized,the DISPLAY MODE button
becomes invalid.
©Operating Display
©MEMORY button
Use to preset stations. This is also used for FM or AM broadcast
manual station name character selection and for Program Type
Search.
©EON button
Use this to select the desired EON mode, (see page 14)
Each time you press the button, the mode changes as follows.
EONTA-^ EON NEWS
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Off <
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(3)CHARACTER/SEARCH button
When in the Preset Station Tuning mode:
You can use it to input station names manually, (see page 11)
During FM reception:
You can use it to perform Program Type Search, (see page 15)
©DISPLAY MODE button
During FM reception. Use this to switch between display modes.
Each time you press it, the display changes as follows.
RT
...................
1
vl
PS
..................
nI'
PTY
4.
FREQ
..............
.............
Displays RT—> PS
.............
Displays PS or Station name
.............
Displays frequency.
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©CLASS button
Use to switch between preset memory classes A to C. In each
class, 10 stations can be memorized using the STATION CALL
buttons, enabling a total of 30 stations to be memorized.
© DIRECT button
When this button is pressed, the STATION CALL buttons function
as ten-key number buttons for direct input of the desired reception
frequency. Press again to cancel this mode.
© TUNING MODE button
Each time you press this button, the TUNING knob's function
changes as follows,
^Manual tuning mode Auto tuning mode—i
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Preset station tuning mode <
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® TUNING knob
Use for tuning. To raise the frequency, turn in a clockwise direction;
to lower the frequency, turn counterclockwise.
AM : For MW,frequency changes in 9 kHz steps.
For LW,frequency changes in 1 kHz steps.
FM : Frequency changes in 50kHz steps.
In the station name input mode, PTY search mode, the TUNING
knob is used to select characters and program types. When
presetting a station or selecting a preset station, you can also turn
this knob to select a desired station number.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
(Q)RF ATT button
Set this button to on when receiving strong FM signals (nearby
stations) to reduce sound distortion. (RF ATT indicator lights.)
Normally, this button should be set to off.
This button does not affect AM reception.
NOTE:
This button's status is preset for each station in station nnemory.
©MPX (multiplex) MODE button
Mode changes as follows each time this button is pressed.
AUTO—> MONO-
□
This button does not affect AM reception.
AUTO:
"AUTO"is not displayed.
Normally leave in this mode for reception. When a stereo FM
broadcast is received, it will be automatically reproduced in stereo
sound and the STEREO indicator lights up.
Operating Display
MONO:
MONO indicator lights up.
To receive stereo broadcasts in monaural.
If there is too much noise during stereo reception of a weak signal,
you can reduce the level of noise by switching to MONO.
NOTES:
9 This button's status is preset-for each station in station memory.
• When the signal level is too weak for reception, sound output is
automatically muted. If sound is muted when the selected mode
is AUTO, switching to MONO lets you hear the broadcast.
© BAND button
The button is used to select either FM or AM reception. The bands
change alternately as follows, each time this button is pressed.
—>FM reception
C
LW reception <— MW reception
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©STATION CALL buttons
Use these buttons to preset stations and to receive the already
preset stations.
These are also used when performing direct access tuning.
EON
Ita NEWSI
[MEMORYj
I AUTO I
®EON(TA/NEWS) indicator
Lights during EON Standby. Flashes during EON reception.
©MEMORY indicator
Lights when presetting stations.
©AUTO indicator
Lights during auto tuning mode.
©Frequency and character display section
Band and frequency data is displayed.
During FM reception, the display changes as follows each time the
DISPLAY MODE button is pressed.
.......
......
RT
...................
1
PS
...................
4
PTY
4
FREQ
..............
Displays RT—> PS
.............
Displays PS or Station name
.............
Displays frequency.
R D S I
RF ATT
MONO-
STEREO -
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®RF ATT indicator
Stays lit while RF ATT button is on.
®RDS indicator
Lights when an RDS broadcast is received.
©MONO indicator
Stays lit while MPX MODE button is set to MONO.
©STEREO indicator
Lights up when a stereo broadcast is received (the Indicator does
not light when the MPX MODE button is set to MONO).
©TUNED indicator
Lights when a broadcast is received.
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The following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio
broadcasts using "Auto and Manual Tuning". If you already know
the exact frepuency of the station you want, see "Direct Access
Tuning" on the following page.
Auto and Manual Tuning
1. Turn the Ò STANDBY/OIM switch ON.
2. Press the desired BAND button.
Each tinne you press the button, the band changes as follows.
—>FM reception
C
LW reception <— MW reception ^
3. Tuning into the frequency of a desired station.
Press the TUNING MODE button to select the tuning nnode.
Each time you press this button, the tuning mode changes as
follows.
Manual tuning mode —> Auto tuning mode ■
— Preset station tuning mode<
Tune into desired frequency with the TUNING knob.
• During auto tuning, the AUTO indicator in the display lights.
No indicator lights during manual tuning. During preset station
tuning, the station number or station name is displayed.
4. To receive another station in the same band,
repeat step 3. To receive a station in the other
band, repeat steps 2 and 3.
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[Manual tuning mode]
To raise the frequency, turn clockwise; to lower the frequency, turn
counterclockwise.
• Step change in the following way.
FM: 50kHz, AM: 9kHz (MW), 1kHz (LW).
[Auto tuning mode]
To tune into a frequency higher than the one indicated, turn the
TUNING knob clockwise. To tune into a frequency lower than the
one indecated, turn the TUNING knob counterclockwise; release
when the frequency indication starts changing. The frequency
display changes, and tuning automatically stops when a frequency
that can be received is found.To search for another station, turn the
TUNING knob once more.
NOTES:
(On auto tuning)
Ф Because of the high sensitivity of this unit, it may automatically
stop even at very weak overseas stations. The same can happen
with aggregate radio noise emitted in cities.
• During reception of an AM broadcast, auto tuning of only strong
local stations is possible by changing the direction of the loop
antenna or folding it down. After tuning, move the loop antenna
back to its previous position.
Ф Tune extremely weak stations with manual tuning.
Ф If the radio waves of available stereo stations are weaker than a
certain level, the auto tuning may not function for these stations.
(When receiving FM broadcasts)
Ф If there is distortion because the radio signal is too strong, press
the RF attenuator (HF ATT) button to light the RF ATT indicator.
Ф If there is too much noise during reception of an FM stereo
broadcast, press the MPX MODE button to light the MONO
indicator. Switching to monaural reception results in clearer
reception.
The TUNED Indicator
When the TUNED indicator is not lit, reception is not possible even
if the tuning frequency is correct. This is because the antenna
terminal input is too weak. Check whether the antenna cable is
firmly connected. If it is, consult your nearest dealer and install an
outdoor antenna.
Last station memory
• When the (1) STANDBY/ON switch is pressed to turn the power
on, the last station received before the power was turned off will
be received again.
• When the power is ON and the BAND button is pressed, the last
station received on that band will be received again.
5. Adjust the volume and tone of the stereo
amplifier.
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Direct Access Tuning
When you know the frequency of the desired station, the frequency
can be input directly using the STATION CALL buttons in the
following way.
1. Turn the 6 STANDBY/ON switch ON.
2. Select the desired band with the BAND button.
BASIC TUNING OPERATIONS
3. Press the DIRECT button.
4. Input the desired station frequency using the
STATION CALL buttons.
To cancel frequency input
Direct access is canceled when the DIRECT button is pressed again.
Under the following conditions, direct access is canceled and the
unit returns to the condition in effect before direct access was
selected:
0lf there is no key input for approximately five seconds after the
DIRECT button is pressed.
d) If more than approximately five seconds elapse between number
inputs.
NOTES:
9 Always input the frequency to the last digit.
• After performing direct access and inputting the frequency, any
discrepancy is corrected (for example, FM 100.01 MHz FM
100.00 MHz), so the MEMORY button does not immediately
function after the final digit has been input. To memorize a station
frequency, first confirm that "MEMORY” is lit on the display
before pressing the STATION CALL button.
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Preset Stations
10 stations can be preset in each of the 3 classes, for a total of 30
station presets.
CLASS A: 1 to 0 CH
CLASS B: 1 to 0 CH
CLASS C; 1 to 0 CH
Preset stations to take full advantage of this tuner's basic
performance capabilities.
1. Tune in the desired station.
For details concerning tuning, refer to "BASIC TUNING
OPERATIONS" on page 8 and 9.
2. Press the MEMORY button.
• The MEMORY indicator will light for several seconds.
• Memory storage is not possible once the indicator goes off.
In this case, press the MEMORY button again.
• If the button is pressed again while the indicator is lit up, the
memory function will be canceled.
Preset Station Tuning
3. Select the desired class (A to C) with the CLASS
button.
4. While the MEMORY indicator is lit, press the
desired STATION CALL button.
Pressing a STATION CALL button causes the MEMORY
indicator to go out and the station to be preset.
A station is preset (memorized) a few seconds after pressing
the STATION CALL button.
5. Repeat procedure 1 to 4 to memorize other
stations.
NOTES:
• You can also store MPX MODE and RF ATT settings in memory.
9 If a station is memorized with the STATION CALL buttons at a
position where a station is already memorized, the previous
contents are erased and the new data is stored in memory.
• If preset stations get erased, repeat the preset procedure from
the beginning.
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1. Select the class number with the CLASS button.
2. Press the STATION CALL button to select the
desired preset.
NOTES:
• The contents of preset memory will be retained for several days,
even if the tuner's power cord is unplugged.
0 If a preset station has been erased, preset it again.
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PRESETTING STATIONS
Manual Station Name Memory
Using up to 4 characters, you can store a nanne of your choice for
preset FM/AM broadcast stations 1 to 30. Even if PS data is already
received using RDS, an FM or AM broadcast can still be mennorized.
In this case, the nnemorized name takes priority over the PS data
name.
1. Turn the 6 STANDBY/ON switch ON.
2. Select the desired broadcast station with the
CLASS button and STATION CALL button.
3. Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH button once to
select the Station name input mode.
"INPUT” lights in the display, and the mode switches to manual
memory.
When erasing a memorized station name, use the
following procedure.
©Perform the steps 1 to 3 of "Manual Station Name Memory".
©While "INPUT" is displayed,turn the TUNING knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to display a space.
©Press the MEMORY button. (One space is input.)
©Repeat the step © three more times to input four space.
(The space lies between and "A".)
4. While "INPUT" is displayed, turn the TUNING
knob clockwise or counterclockwise to input a
desired character.
Enter characters in the following way;
©The first character in the display changes while you turn the
TUNING knob. Select a character as desired, (see page 17)
©When you have selected your desired character, press the
MEMORY button.
This enters the first character and awaits input of the next
character for memorization.
Repeat this procedure until all four characters have been entered.
NOTES:
# If you perform no operations within about 5 seconds after
"INPUT" is displayed, the display returns to frequency indications.
0 Even if the station name contains less than four characters,always
input a space and repeat steps 4 (D and 4 (g).
0 When you want to change a memorized station name, after
selecting a desired broadcast station, register the new name using
steps 2 to 4.
0
For greater convenience, record memorized station names in the
STATION CALL button "memo" on page 17.
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In the RDS system, FM broadcast stations transmit information such
as station name and program type in addition to standard audio
signals.This unit receives the following data, displays the three data,
RT, PS, PTY, and provides the functions, EON and Program Type
Search.
RT (Radio Text) data
A message transmitted from the broadcast station using a maximum
of 64 characters.
PS (Program Service Name) data
This refers to the broadcast station name transmitted by an FM
broadcast station.
PTY (Program Type) data
This refers to the type of program being broadcast by a particular
station at a given time.For details concerning types of PTY data,
refer to "The 29 PTY data titles transmitted" on page 16.
EON (Enhanced Other Networks) reception
Function that allows you to set the receiver to switch to a frequency
automatically when a program featuring traffic information or news
is being broadcast. It cannot be used in areas that EON information
is not transmitted and when FM broadcast stations do not transmit
PTY data.
When the broadcast ends, it returns to the original frequency.
Program Type Search (PTY Search)
You can select a desired program type, and perform Program Type
Search for preset stations broadcasting that kind of program.
PI (Program Identification)
This information consists of a code enabling the tuner to distinguish
between countries or areas in which the same program is
transmitted, and the identification of the program itself. The code
is not intended for direct display and is assigned to each individual
radio program to enable it to be distinguished from all other
programs.
• PI code registration and deletion
To use the EON function, receivable RDS stations must be
programmed in the tuner.When you program RDS stations in
this tuner, PI codes are simultaneously memorized.
When the PI code is programmed and the same program (PI
code) is preset using a different frequency, this function will
only operate the most recently set station regardless of the
reception state.
When presetting new frequencies due to relocation to another
area, etc., it is necessary to delete registered PI codes.
To erase PI codes, perform the following procedure.
1. Press the EON button for two seconds or more.
"ERASE PI" will be displayed.
2. Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY button.
NOTE:
After erasing PI codes, preset stations once more to make the most
of basic RDS performance capabilities.
NOTE:
An RDS broadcast may be automatically Interrupted by an
emergency program. During reception of an emergency program,
"ALARM" flashes In the display. When reception of the emergency
program ends, reception of the program you were listening to before
the interruption resumes.
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RDS (Radio Data System)
RDS Data Display
During FM broadcast reception, you can view various kinds of RDS
data transmitted by the FM station by performing the procedures
below.
1. Turn the (b STANDBY/OIM switch ON.
2. Select FM with the BAND button.
If the received broadcast transmits RDS data, the RDS indicator
lights and automatically displays the mode data.
3. Press the DISPLAY MODE button and the
display changes.
NOTES:
• If there is noise during RT scroll display when in the RT mode,
some characters may temporarily be incorrectly displayed.
• In the RT mode, when no RT data is transmitted, "NO DATA " is
displayed. In this case, it will automatically switch to the PS mode
after a few seconds.
m During RDS broadcast reception in the PTY mode, "NO TYPE"
data maybe displayed. In this case, it will automatically switch to
the PS mode after a few seconds.
0 When RDS data is incorrectly displayed due to reception of an
excessively strong signal, and RDS data is incorrectly displayed,
use the RF ATT button to achieve the best reception sound. After
that, RDS data may be displayed.
0 Depending on the broadcast station, numerous program station
names (PS) maybe transmitted in succession. In this case, when
you switch to the RT mode, only some of the PS data will be
displayed, so switch to the PS mode.
0
When the RDS indicator is not lit, and you are in the RT mode,
only station names stored in memory manually, if any, will be
displayed.
RT mode
PS mode
PTY mode
FREQ mode.... Displays a frequency.
.........
"RT" flashes and the following data is
displayed in sequence.
RT(Radio Text)A® PS(Program Service
\P
i
Name)scroll displayA® Return to RT;repeat.
.........
"PS" flashes on the display,and then the
broadcast station name is displayed.
.......
"PTY" flashes on the display,and then PTY
data is displayed, indicating the type of
program.
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RDS (Radio Data System)
EON Setting and Reception
If you select EON TA or EON NEWS, the tuner automatically receives
traffic information and news broadcasts by other networks as soon
as the transmissions begin.
1. Receive the desired FM station.
Press the EON button and select the mode.
Use this to select the desired EON mode. Each time you press
the button, the mode changes as follows.
EONTA ^ EON NEWS
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OFF<
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After selecting an EON mode, the EON indicator lights and the
tuner switches to EON reception standby.
NOTES:
0 The EON mode is cancelled If you switch to AM reception during
setting EON. It starts once more when you return to FM reception.
0 Simultaneous request waiting for Traffic Information (TA) and
News programs is not possible.
0 You cannot operate the MEMORY and CHARACTER/SEARCH
buttons while the EON MODE indicator lights.
When an EON transmission is received during standby
If a program is transmitted, and it's a selected EON mode program,
the tuner automatically switches to the station transmitting it. During
EON reception, "EON" and the surrounding border continue to flash
in the display.
NOTES:
0 During EON reception, buttons other than the EON button,
DISPLAY MODE button, RE ATT button, MPX MODE button and
STANDBY/ON switch do not operate.
0 If you want to listen to another station during EON reception,
first press the EON button to cancel EON reception, and then
tune to the desired station.
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Program Type Search (PTY Search)
You can search for FM broadcasts of a desired program type (PTY).
1. Turn the Ò STANDBY/ON switch ON.
2. Select a FM station with the BAND button, or with
the CLASS button and STATION CALL button.
3. Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH button to
indicate "SEARCH" in the display.
When selecting a station with Preset Station Tuning, if you press
this button once, "INPUT" is displayed. If you press it twice,
"SEARCH" is displayed.
RDS (Radio Data System)
4. Select the desired program type using the
TUNING knob.
5. When your desired program type is displayed,
press the MEMORY button.
Search begins.
Search through preset stations while station number and
frequency indications are displayed. When a station transmitting
the desired program type is found, it is received for 5 seconds
while display indications flash.
6. To listen to a broadcast received when
performing search, press the MEMORY button
during reception of that program.
If you do not press the MEMORY button during this time, search
continues. When search has been completed, "FINISH" lights
in the display, and reception of the program you were listening
to before you performed search resumes.
NOTES:
• If search does not find a station broadcasting the desired program
type, "NO PTY” lights in the display, search ends, and reception
of the program you were listening to before you performed search
resumes.
Ф To enjoy this function, you must first preset RDS broadcast
stations in this tuner.
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The 29 PTY data titles transmitted
NEU5
RFFRIRS
INFO
SPORT
News: Short accounts of facts, events
and publicly expressed views, reportage
and actuality.
Current affairs: Topical program
expanding or enlarging upon the news,
generally in a different presentation style
or concept, including debate, or analysis.
Information: Program's purpose is to
impart advice in the widest sense.
Sport: Program concerned with any
aspect of sport.
UERTHER
FINRNCE
CHILIREN
50EIRL R
Weather: Weather reports and forecasts
and Meteorological information.
Finance: Stock Market reports,
commerce, trading etc.
Children's programs: For programs
targeted at a young audience, primarily
for entertainment and interest, rather
than where the objective is to educate.
Social Affairs: Programs about people
and things that influence individuals or
groups. Includes sociology, history,
geography, psychology and society.
EIUCOTE
JJRRMR
rULTORE
SCIENCE
i^RRIEJI
POP n
ROCH n
n 0. R.
LIGHT n
CLR
SSIC
OTHER n
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Education: Program intended primarily
to educate, of which the formal element
is fundamental.
Drama: All radio plays and serials.
Culture: Programs concerned with any
aspect of National or Regional culture,
including language, theatre, etc.
Science: Programs about the natural
sciences and technology.
Varied: Used for mainly speech-based
programs usually of light-entertainment
nature, not covered by other categories.
Examples include quiz shows, panel
games, and personal interviews.
Pop Music: Commercial music, which
would generally be considered to be of
current popular appeal, often featuring
current or recent record sales charts.
Rock Music: Contemporary modern
music, usually written and performed by
young musicians.
M.O.R. Music: (Middle of the Road Music)
Common term to describe music
n
considered to be "easy-listening", as
opposed to Pop, Rock or Classical. Music
in this category is often but not always,
vocal and usually of short duration.
Light classical: Classical Music for general,
ratherthan specialist appreciation. Examples
of music in this category are instrumental
music, and vocal or choral works.
Serious classical: Performances of major
orchestral works, symphonies, chamber
music etc., and including Grand Opera.
Other music: Musical styles not fitting into
any of the other categories. Particularly
used for specialist music of which Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae are examples.
RELIGION
PHONE IN
RRHEL
LEISURE
URIZ
COUNTR
NOTION n
OLDIES
FOLH H
DOCUriEN
Religion: Any aspect of beliefs and
faiths, involving a God or Gods, the
nature of existence, and ethics.
Phone In: Involving members of the
public expressing their views either by
phone or at a public forum.
Travel: Features and programs concerned with
travel to near and far destinations, package tours
and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for use
of Announcements about problems, delays, or
roadworks affecting immediate travel where
TP/TA should be used.
Leisure: Programs concerned with
recreational activities in which the
listener might participate. Examples
include Gardening, Fishing, Antique
collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine etc.
Jazz Music: Polyphonic, syncopated
music characterised by improvisation.
Country Music: Songs which originate
from, or continue the musical tradition
of the American Southern States.
Characterised by a straightforward
melody and narrative story line.
National Music: Current Popular Music
of the Nation or region in that country's
language, as opposed to International
'Pop' which is usually U.S. or U.K.
inspired and in English.
Oldies Music: Music from the so-called
"golden age" of popular music.
Folk Music: Music which has its roots
in the musical culture of a particular
nation, usually played on acoustic
instruments. The narrative or story may
be based on historical events or people.
Documentary: Program concerned with
factual matters, presented in an
investigative style.
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STATION CALL button "memo"
It is recommended that you make a note of the preset stations.
ADDITIONAL DATA
STATION No.
CLASS A
Station Name
Frequency
CLASS B
Station Name
Frequency
CLASS C
Station Name
Frequency
1
Character display used for station name input:
Character H M
Tl
Display indications
n
.0
n
~ll
JJ
L'J
I I
n LJ
h^l
I I
h I
I W
10
n
LJ
n
V w Y
Character
Display indications
Character
Display indications
Character
Display indications
n
n
LJ
I I n
U
I I
LJ
I /
L
\/
I I
/\
LJ
8 &
@
I
LJ
\/
I
NOTE:
This unit converts lower case characters transmitted by broadcast station to upper case characters.
\/
Li
n
LJ
*
/i\
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the
points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used.
If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your
dealer to carry out repair work.
Symptom Cause
No power
No sound • Have any of the output cords been disconnected
Noise
Sound distortion On the FM band
• Has the power cord been disconnected?
or incorrectly connected?
• Has the antenna been disconnected or are the
connections loose?
• Was the power cord unplugged for several days
(preset station has been lost?)
• Are the signals weak and reception poor?
• Even though the signal is weak, the RF ATT is
on.
• Is the station properly tuned in to the correct
frequency?
• Has the antenna been disconnected or is the
connection loose?
• Even though the signal is weak, the RF ATT is
on.
• The T-type FM antenna has not been extended,or
it is not properly orientated.
• Are the signals weak and reception poor?
• Even though the signal is weak,the RF ATT is on.
• Static from other appliances (or automobiles) or
multipath reflection (radio waves reflected off
mountains and tall buildings,hence not received
directly).
On the AM band
• Poor positioning of the AM loop antenna.
• The supplied AM loop antenna is in contact with
the unit.
• Are the signals weak and reception poor?
• Noise from other electrical appliances
(fluorescent light/motors).
Remedy
• Reconnect the power cord.
• Connect them properly to the TUNER terminals
on the amplifier.
• Connect the antenna properly.
• Preset the stations once again.
• Set the MPX MODE button to MONO (the
broadcast will be received in monaural).
• Set the RF ATT to off.
• Tune in the station correctly.
• Connect the antenna properly.
• Set the RF ATT to off.
• Extend both ends fully,and face it in the direction
giving the best reception.
• Replace the supplied T-type FM antenna with
an outdoor antenna.
• Set the MPX MODE button to MONO (the
broadcast will be received in monaural).
• Set the RF ATT to off.
• Try changing the antenna location. If you are
using an outdoor antenna, move it away from
the street.
• Change antenna direction, and set it in the
position giving the best reception.
• Move the loop antenna away from the unit.
• Install and connect an external AM antenna and
ground the unit.
• Turn off the noise-generating equipment, or
move it away.
FM stereo broadcasts • Antenna input is insufficient because of weak
not received in stereo
Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by static electricity, or other external interference. To restore normal operation, turn the power
off and then on again, or unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in again.
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broadcast signals.
• The unit is not correctly tuned to the frequency
of the broadcast station.
• MPX MODE button is set to MONO.
• Use a multi-element FM antenna.
• Tune in the correct frequency.
• Set MPX MODE button to AUTO.
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FM Tuner Section
Frequency Range
Usable Sensitivity
NORMAL
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity
NORMAL
Sensitivity (DIN)
NORMAL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DIN)
Distortion
Alternate Channel Selectivity
Stereo Separation ....................................................40 dB (1 kHz)
Frequency Response..............................±1 dB (30 Hz to 15 kHz)
Image Response Ratio..........................................................80 dB
IF Response Ratio.................................................................90 dB
Antenna Input
......................................
..........................
.........................
..................................................Mono; I.Og V/75Q
.....................................................
..............................................
Mono: 14.2 dBf, IHF(1.4 g V/75 i^).
Mono; 22.2 dBf, IHF (3.5 g V / 75 Q)
Stereo; 38.6 dBf, IHF (23.3 g V / 75 il)
..............................
.......................................
.............................
87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
Stereo:50 g V/ 75 Q
Mono: 76 dB (at 85 dBf)
Stereo; 73 dB (at 85 dBf)
.......
Mono: 64 dB
Stereo: 60 dB
Mono: 0.4 % (1 kHz)
Stereo; 1.0 % (1 kHz)
70 dB (±400 kHz)
75 Q unbalanced
AM (MW) Tuner Section
Frequency Range
Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna)
Selectivity
Signal-to-Noise Ratio....................................................................51 dB
Image Response Ratio.................................................................35 dB
IF Response Ratio........................................................................51 dB
Antenna
....................................................................
..................
.................................................................
531 kHz to 1,602 kHz (Step 9 kHz)
...................................
350 g V/ m
33 dB(±9 kHz)
Loop Antenna
AM (LW) Tuner Section
Frequency Range........................................... 153 kHz to 281 kHz
Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna)
Selectivity............................................................................... 30 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Image Response Ratio.................................................................30 dB
IF Response Ratio........................................................................51 dB
Antenna.....................................................................Loop Antenna
...................................................................
................................
1,000 g V/ m
51 dB
Audio Section
Output (Level/Impedance)
FM (100 % MOD)
AM (30 % MOD)
......................................................
.......................................
...........
1.0V/1ki^
224 mV / 1 k Q
Miscellaneous
Power Requirements
Power Consumption
Power Consumption in standby mode
Dimensions...................................420 (W) x 78 (H) x 287 (D) mm
Weight (without package)............................................................2.7 kg
...........................
.....................................................................
AC 230 Volts-, 50 / 60 Hz
...........................................
10 W
1 W
Furnished Parts
FM T-type antenna
AM Loop antenna
Audio cord.....................
Control cord
Operating Instructions
Warranty card
.......
........
..................
...............
NOTE:
Specifications and design are subject to possible modifications
without notice, due to improvements.
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Published by Pioneer Electronic Corporation.
Copyright © 1999 Pioneer Electronic Corporation.
All rights reserved.
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