Pioneer SX-209RDS User Manual

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Operating

STEREO RECEIVER

instructions

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know howto operate yournnodel properly. After you have finished read ing the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future ref erence.

NOTE: Please remove scratch resistant film from the display window before use.

SX-209RDS

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

The lightning flash with arrowhead, 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.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZ

ARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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 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.

The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be

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

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.

CONTENTS

CHECKING ACCESSORY ITEMS

INSTALLATION........................................................................... 2

CONNECTIONS.......................................................................... 3

REAR PANEL FACILITIES......................................................... 5

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES....................................................... 6

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FACILITIES

SETTING THE UNIT PRIOR TO OPERATION.......................... 9

LISTENING TO A BROADCAST................................................ 9

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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 corre sponds to the colour of the insert in the base of the plug orthe 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.

DIRECT ACCESS TUNING

PRESET TUNING..................................................................... 11

RDS (Radio Data System) BROADCAST

RECEPTION.............................................................................. 12

TO LISTEN TO OTHER MUSIC SOURCES............................. 18

TAPE RECORDING................................................................... 18

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................... 19

SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................20

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FM Antenna

AM Loop Antenna

Remote control unit Dry cell batteries (AA/R6P)

REMOTE CONTROL RANGE

When operating the remote control unit, point the front of the

unit at the front panel of the receiver. The remote control unit

may be used within a range of about 7 meters from the remote sensor, within angles of up to about 30 degrees. Remote control will not be possible if there is an obstacle be tween the remote control unit itself and the remote sensor win dow in the receiver. Performance of the remote control unit is adversely affected in the presence of strong fluorescent light. Keep such lights away, especially from the sensor window.

LOCATION

Install the unit in a well-ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperatures or humidity.

Do not install the unit 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 unit in a damp or dusty environment may also result in a malfunction or an accident. (Avoid installation near cookers etc., where the unit may be exposed to oily smoke, steam or heat.) Do not install the unit on a tottered stand, nor on an unstable or inclined surface.

LOADING BATTERIES

1. Open the rear cover.

2. Install AA/R6P batteries correctly matching polarities.

3. Close the cover.

Incorrect use of batteries may lead to leakage or rupture.

Always be sure to follow these guidelines:

A: Always insert batteries into the battery compartment correctly

matching the positive (+) and negative (-) polarities, as indi

cated inside the compartment. B: Never mix new and used batteries. C: Batteries of the same size may have different voltages, de

pending on their type. Do not mix different types of batteries.

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 a fire

or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER au thorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

VENTILATION

Do not install this product into the rack because the MAIN

POWER switch is on the rear panel.

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 55 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each side). If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with performance or causing malfunctions. Do not place on a thick carpet, bed, sofa or fabric having a thick pile. Do not cover with fabric or other covering. Anything that blocks ventilation will cause internal tempera ture to rise, which may lead to breakdown or fire hazard.

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Setting up the AM antenna

• Insert the claw on the bottonn of the antenna into the groove in the leg.

• Place the antenna on a level surface and rotate it to locate the orientation that yields the best reception.

• To permanently fix the antenna, screw the leg to a wall or other similar surface before assembling (fixing the antenna in the direction that gives the best reception).

EXTERNAL FM ANTENNA

The main advantage of FM over AM is the quality of the broad cast signal. In order to benefit fully from the high signal quality of FM broadcasts, it is recommended that a special-purpose FM antenna be installed. In weak signal areas, a multi-element (3element, 5-element, 7-element, etc.) antenna should be used.

If an FM antenna has already been erected outdoors, connect it, referring to the figure.

GROUNDING

Grounding is recommended if reception of FM programs is im paired by noise. To ground, connect a thick polyvinyl insulated wire to the GND terminal and attach the other end to a metal water pipe or grounding bar or wind it around a copper plate and bury it.

NOTE:

Never connect a wire to a gas pipe for grounding since sparks may ignite the gas.

Connecting the coaxial cable FM antenna

EXTERNAL AM ANTENNA

If it is not possible to obtain adequate AM reception even by changing the orientation of the AM loop antenna, a separate in door antenna, or an outdoor antenna should be installed.

INDOOR AM ANTENNA

Use a polyvinyl insulated wire (5 — 6 m) and connect one end to the AM antenna terminal and affix the other end to a wall or ceil ing, as high as possible.

OUTDOOR AM ANTENNA

If reception quality is not improved sufficiently even when an indoor antenna is used, a polyvinyl insulated wire should be in stalled outside and fixed in place.

NOTE:

Do not detach the AM loop antenna when using an indoor or an outdoor AM antenna.

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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.

Connecting the input/output cords

When another stereo component (purchased separately) is con nected, note the following instructions:

• Connect the plugs properly. Faulty connections can cause noise and also breakdowns and failures.

• The white terminal is for the left channel and the red terminal is for the right channel.

Connecting the speaker cords

1 2

Speaker cord

Cutter

Twist the strands

Pull

NOTES ABOUT SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

When connecting to only speakers A or speakers B, use speakers with a nominal impedance of between 4iTand 16

If you connect to both speakers A and B, use speakers with a nominal impedance between 8 H and 32 Q. Be sure that connections are secure. Check to make sure that wires do not protrude from their terminals. Do not allow the speaker cords to become short-circuited. Damage may result to your unit. Do not attempt to connect two sets of speakers to a single side (A or B). When using two sets of speakers, connect one set to terminals A and the other set to terminals B.

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REAR PANEL FACILITIES

® FM/AM ANTENNA terminals ©PHONO jacks

Connect to the output cables from a turntable.

(DGND terminal

Connect to the ground lead of a turntable. Use a screwdriver to connect with the ground terminal.

NOTE:

This is used to decrease noise and does not serve as a complete

ground.

©TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks

Connect these jacks to the cassette deck.

©TAPE 1/VCR jacks

Connect these jacks to the cassette deck or video cassette recorder.

©LD/DVD jacks

® CD input jacks

©CONTROL OUT jacks

Connects this jack to the control input jack of an unit attached HI mark using a commercially available cord with mini-plugs (with

out load). Outputs the remote control signal to another unit from this unit or the relay signal from the control input jack.

To the CONTROL IN jack of other component.

Receiver

Pioneer component bearing the ^ mark.

Remote control unit

©SPEAKERS terminals

A; Connect to a first set of speakers.

B; Connect to a second set of speakers.

) Power cord

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® POWER switch/STANDBY indicator

This is the switch for electric power,

©VOLUME control

Use to adjust the volume level.

ON: When set to the ON position, power is supplied and

the unit becomes operational.

OFF: When set to the OFF position, no power is supplied

to the unit.

(REMOTE CONTROL ONLY) STANDBY: When set to the STANDBY position, the STANDBY

indicator lights and the main power flow is cut so the unit is no longer fully operational. A minute flow of power feeds the unit to maintain operation readiness.

NOTE:

When the power is initially turned ON, muting will be applied to

prevent sound from being output for approx. 5 seconds.

©LOUDNESS button

Use when listening at low volume levels. ON: Boosts low and high frequencies to produce a fuller sense

of sound, particularly at low volume levels.

OFF: Normal position.

NOTE:

Cannot be used when the DIRECT function is ON.

The DIRECT function can be turned ON/OFF using the remote

control unit.

@ Function buttons

Use to select playback source. [PHONO] — Press when listening to record playback on a turn ta ble. [TUNER] — Press when listening to AM or FM broadcasts with a

tuner.

[LD/DVD] — Press when listening to LaserDiscs played back from

a LD player or Digital Video Discs played back from a DVD player.

[CD] — Press when listening to compact disc playback with a

CD player.

[TAPE 1 A/CR] — Press when listening to tape playback with cas

sette deck 1 or a video cassette recorder.

©PHONES jack

Connect the plug on your headphones to this jack. To listen to a program through the headphones, set both SPEAKERS A and B switches to the OFF position.

©SPEAKERS (■ OFF, ON) buttons

These are used to select the speaker through which you wish to

listen.

A: When the speakers connected to the A terminals are in use.

B: When the speakers connected to the B terminals are in use.

• Turn both A and B speakers to the OFF position when only headphones are in use.

©CHARACTER/SEARCH button

When receiving an AM broadcast, or when in the FM RT, FM PS

modes:

Press the button, 'INPUT" is displayed, and the mode switches to manual station name input. When in the FM PTY mode:

Press the button, "SEARCH" is displayed, and the mode switches to program type search.

• This button does not function when the frequency is displayed

(FM broadcast only).

Set this button to ON when receiving strong FM signals (near-by stations) to reduce sound distortion. (RF ATT indicator lights.)

Normally, this button should be set to OFF. This button has no effect on reception of AM broadcasts.

©MEMORY button

Pressing this button will result in the memorization of the current

broadcast band, reception frequency, RF ATT (FM reception only)

and FM AUTO/MONO mode. This button is also used to select characters during station name

entry and to clear memory during ERASE PI operation.

®TAPE 2 MONITOR button

Press when listening to tape playback with cassette deck 2.

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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES

D)EON (Enhanced Other Network information)

MODE button/indicator

See page 15.

l|) Remote sensor

¡3) OPERATION DISPLAY panel

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DIRECT ON/OFF indicator

(a) (b)

LOUDNESS indicator TAPE 2 monitor indicator.

(c)

CLASS indicator

(d)

MONO indicator

(e)

Lights up when a stereo FM broadcast is being received.

(f)

Lights up when a station is tuned.

(g)

RF ATT indicator

(h)

Lights when an RDS broadcast is received.

(i)

Lights when a station broadcasting EON information is re

(j)

ceived. Frequency, function, character display

(k)

MEMORY indicator

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(m) Channel display

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©STATION buttons (- +)

+: Stations change in order in the upward direction.

Stations change in order in the downward direction.

® BASS tone control

Use to adjust low-frequency tones. The center position is the flat (normal) position. When turned to the right, low-frequency tones are emphasized.

NOTE:

This control can not be used when the DIRECT function is ON.

-(h)

The DIRECT function can be turned ON/OFF using the remote control unit.

-(i)

(i)

©TREBLE tone control

Use to adjust high-frequency tones. The center position is the flat (normal) position. When turned to the right, high-frequency tones are emphasized.

NOTE:

This control can not be used when the DIRECT function is ON. The DIRECT function can be turned ON/OFF using the remote control unit.

® BALANCE control

Should normally be left in the center position. Adjust balance if the sound is louder from one of the speakers. If the right side is louder, turn toward the L position and if the left side Is louder, turn toward the R position.

NOTE:

This control can not be used when the DIRECT function is ON.

The DIRECT function can be turned ON/OFF using the remote control unit.

® CLASS button

Use to switch between preset memory classes 1 to 3. In each class, one station can be memorized in each of the 1 to 10 STA TION CALL buttons, enabling a total of 30 stations to be memo

rized.

©FM/AM selector button

This button is used to select either AM or FM reception.

©TUNING buttons (-, +)

Use for tuning frequencies. Press the buttons to change the fre quency display (3-speed Accel Tuning) (See page 9).

In the Manual Name input mode and PTY search mode, use to select characters and program types.

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This remote control unit can be used to operate some functions of Pioneer HI marked CD players and cassette decks.

®CD operation buttons

BEST: Lets you operate a Pioneer File type CD player

equipped with a Best selection memory function.

■: Stop

II: Pause

►: Play

Track search.

DISC - +: DISC selection.

NOTES:

• Note that the DISC -+ buttons on the accessory remote con trol unit may not function, depending on the CD player used.

• Refer to your CD player's operating instructions for details.

©TAPE operation buttons

DECK I: DECK I selection. DECK II: DECK II selection.

►: Reverse and Forward playback.

(Set the TAPE function button.) Rewind in forward mode, fast forward in reverse mode. Fast Forward in forward mode, rewind in reverse mode.

■: Stop

II: Pause

NOTES:

• To operate a double cassette deck, first press the Deck I or Deck II button to select the desired deck. Then press the cor rect control buttons.

• To operate a single deck, first press the Deck II button. Then

press the correct control buttons.

• Refer to your cassette deck's operating instructions for details.

©Station call buttons

These buttons are used to recall desired broadcasting stations and direct access tuning.

® FM/AM button

To select either FM or AM broadcasts.

® MPX MODE selector button

Use to select the auto stereo mode or monaural mode when lis tening to FM broadcasts. The monaural mode has been selected when the FM MONO indicator is lit. This button's status is preset for each station in station memory.

Auto stereo mode;

Normally leave in this mode for reception. When a stereo FM

broadcast is received, it will be automatically reproduced in stereo sound.

Monaural mode;

When receiving distant stations or stations with weak broadcast signals, the input signal may be weak, thus resulting in increased

noise during FM stereo broadcasts. In this event, setting the re ceiver to the monaural mode will reduce the noise. In this case,

however, FM stereo broadcasts will be reproduced in monaural sound.

NOTE:

This button has no effect on reception of AM broadcasts.

©DISPLAY MODE button

Use only during FM reception. Use this to switch between dis

play modes. Each time you press it, the display changes as fol

lows.

^RT mode

I Displays RT ■ ■ PS -► Returns to RT. PS mode PTY mode

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FREQ (Frequency) mode

©DIRECT button

Use this button when you do not wish to pass the output from the input terminal through the various frequency adjusting cir cuits (TREBLE, BASS and LOUDNESS). When this button is on, the BALANCE control does not operate.

® TAPE 2 MONITOR button

Turns TAPE 2 MONITOR ON/OFF.

@ FUNCTION button

Switches playback components in order.

©RECEIVER POWER button

©CD POWER button

Turns power ON/OFF to the CD player connected to the unit.

©TAPE POWER button

Turns power ON/OFF to the tape deck connected to the unit.

® CLASS button

©DIRECT ACCESS tuning button

When this button is pressed, the STATION CALL buttons function as ten-key number buttons for direct input of the desired recep tion frequency. Press again to cancel this mode.

(©MUTING button

Press to temporarily reduce sound. Press again to return to the original volume level.

©VOLUME +/- buttons

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• Before operating the unit, be sure to set it as shown below.

Set the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to OFF (TAPE 2 Set the VOLUME control to the indicator goes off). "MIN" position.

. Set the BALANCE control

to the center position.

MANUAL (FM/AM)/AUTO (FM) TUNING

1. Press the TUNER button of the function buttons.

2. Press the FM/AM selector button to select your

desired band.

3. Use the TUNING buttons to locate the frequency

of the desired station.

<3-speed accel tuning>

[Manual tuning]

Press the TUNING button and release it quickly. The frequency

will change by one step each time the button is pressed. Press as

many times as necessary to tune in the desired station.

Steps change in the following way; FM: 50 kFIz, AM: 9 khlz.

[Auto tuning (FM)]

Press the TUNING button until the frequency starts to change, then release it. The tuner will automatically search for a broad casting station and stop when one is found. To search for another station, press again.

[High speed manual tuning]

Keep the TUNING button pressed. The frequency changes con tinuously, and stops when the button is released.

NOTE:

The TUNED indicator will not function for broadcasts received

over long distances or when signals are weak.

2 3

When Receiving FM Broadcasts:

• If there is distortion because the radio signal is too strong, press the RF attenuator (RF ATT) button to light the RF ATT indicator (FM reception only).

• If there is too much noise during reception of an FM stereo broadcast, press the MPX button to light the MONO indicator. Switching to monaural reception results in clear reception.

Note about Auto Tuning

• Because of the high sensitivity of this unit, it may automati

cally stop even at very weak overseas stations. The same can happen with aggregate radio noise emitted in cities.

• Preset extremely weak stations with manual tuning.

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 an tenna terminal input is too weak. Check whether the antenna ca

ble is firmly connected. If it is, consult your nearest dealer and install an outdoor antenna.

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DIRECT ACCESS TUNING

LISTENING TO BROADCASTS USING DIRECT ACCESS TUNING

When you know the frequency of the desired station, the fre quency can be input directly using the station call (number) but tons in the following way:

1. Press the POWER switch to the ON position.

NOTE:

Be sure to turn the TAPE 2 MONITOR button OFF when listening to AM or FM broadcasts.

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2. Select the TUNER function and use the AM/FM

selector to choose either FM or AM.

3. Press the DIRECT ACCESS tuning button.

If you do not perform any operations within five seconds of press ing the DIRECT ACCESS button, direct access is canceled.

4. Input the desired station frequency using the sta tion call (number) buttons.

Example 1: To receive FM 106.00 MHz

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Press the 0 button twice

To cancel frequency input

Direct access is canceled when the DIRECT ACCESS tuning but

ton is pressed again.

Under the following conditions direct access is canceled:

® If there is no key input for about five seconds after the DIRECT

ACCESS tuning button was pressed.

(2) If more than about five seconds elapse between number in

put.

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FREQUENCY PRESETTING

10 stations can be preset in each of the 3 classes, for a total of 30 station-presets. CLASS 1 = 1 to lOch CLASS 2 = 1 to 10 ch CLASS 3 = 1 to 10 ch

Example:

Presetting an FM 106.00 MFIz station into class 2 with station No.

(CH) 1.

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1. Press the POWER switch to the ON position.

NOTE:

Be sure to turn the TAPE 2 MONITOR button OFF when listening to AM or FM broadcasts.

2. Press the TUNER button and set the FM/AM se lector to either FM or AM.

3. Tune in the desired station.

• See the section “DIRECT ACCESS TUNING" for information on reception using the Direct Access Tuning mode.

• See the section "MANUAL/AUTO TUNING" for information on reception using the Manual tuning mode. In addition to station frequencies, the MPX MODE (AUTO/ MONO) and RF ATT ON/OFF can also be preset (FM broadcast only).

4. Press the MEMORY button.

The MEMORY indicator will light. The figures indicated with "CLASS" and "CFI" flash.

5. Select the desired class (1-3) with the CLASS button.

6. Select the station number to be memorized by pressing the STATION +/- buttons or the station

call buttons of the remote control unit.

• Press the STATION +/- buttons while the MEMORY indicator is lit (about 5 seconds).

7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset additional stations.

• A total of 30 AM and FM stations may be preset. When you store a new preset, it takes the place of the previously stored station (if any).

• If you press the CLASS button while the MEMORY indicator is

not lit, the CLASS and frequency indication values will change. Pressing the STATION +/- buttons at this time will memorize

the station at a station number in the chosen CLASS.

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PRESET STATION TUNING

1. Select the class number with the CLASS button.

2. Select the desired station number to recall by

pressing STATION +/- button.

You can also recall stations using the station call buttons (1-0/

10) on the remote control unit.

NOTES:

• The contents of preset memory will be preserved for several days, even if the receiver's power cord is unplugged.

• If a preset station has been erased, preset it again.

Last station memory

When the POWER switch is pressed to turn the power on, the last station received before the power was turned off will be received again.

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What is RDS (Radio Data System)

In the RDS system, FM broadcast stations transmit such informa tion as station name and program type in addition to audio sig nals. This unit receives and displays the following three kinds of data.

RT (Radio Text) data

A message transmitted from the broadcast station using a maxi mum 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

During reception of an FM program, this data indicates the type of program.

The following are the 15 PTY data titles transmitted.

News:

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Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage and actuality.

Current affairs;

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Topical program enlarging upon the news. Presentation styles include documentary, debate and analysis.

Information:

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General information and advice, in cluding Meteorological Reports/Forecasts. Consumer affairs. Medical help,

Sport:

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etc. Program concerned with any aspect

of Sport.

EON (Enhanced Other Network information) (see page 15)

EON MODE

When this button is turned on and a memorized traffic informa tion or NEWS (PTY) station on the FM band broadcasts a pro gram, it will automatically turn on and interuptthe program that was being listened to. This feature can be activated during FM broadcast reception with the EON indicator lit or during listening to other input function than TUNER while the tuner's last memory is the FM reception.

TA (Traffic-Announcement identification)

This is an on/off switching signal to indicate whether an announce ment for motorists is on the air. The signal can be used to auto matically switch from a program carrying no traffic information to one carrying a traffic announcement. Normal operating mode will be restored after the announcement.

PI (Program Identification)

This information consists of a code enabling the tuner to distin guish 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 indi vidual radio program to enable It to be distinguished from all other programs.

PTY ALARM function

Function which switches to the urgent news broadcast of an FM station when it is received (PTY data alarm signal). This function switches even if you are listening to another function. This func tion is not turned on or off as it is turned on at any time if an FM news broadcast is memoriezed. During this time, the TAPE 2 MONITOR and MUTING will automatically be off and.the DIS PLAY mode will be set to PTY. This state will be maintained even after the PTY data ALARM sig nal has been canceled.

EON CONTROL

When EON is turned on and a function other than the tuner is set, the function will switch to the FM station automatically when traffic information or NEWS starts. When the program ends, the original function will be set again.

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Light classics:

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Program intended primarily to edu cate, of which the formal element is fundamental.

All radio plays and serials.

Aspects of National or Regional cul ture, including Religious affairs. Phi losophy, Social Science, Language, Theater, etc.

Programs about the Natural Sciences and Technology.

Mainly speech-based, light-entertain ment programs, such as Quizzes, Panel Games, Personality interviews. Comedy and Satire.

Commercial music of current popular appeal, often featuring the current record sales charts.

Contemporary modern music, usually

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written and performed by young mu sicians.

(Middle of the Road Music) "Easy-lis tening" music, often vocal and usu ally of short duration (< 5 min.).

Classical Music for nonspecialist ap

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preciation. Examples are instrumen tal music and choral works.

Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music, etc., including Grand Opera.

Musical styles other than above cat

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egories. For example. Jazz, R & B, Folk, Country and Reggae.

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RDS DATA DISPLAY

1. Turn on the power and select the TUNER function.

2. Select FM with the FM/AM selector button.

If the received broadcast transmits RDS data, the RDS indicator lights, and the data of the displayed mode is automatically dis played in the bottom right of the display.

3. Press the DISPLAY MODE button and the display

changes.

RDS (Radio Data System) BROADCAST RECEPTION

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RT mode

.........

"RT" flashes and the following data is dis

played in sequence. RT (Radio Text) scroll display -►PS (Program Service Name) -►Returns to RT; repeat.

PS mode......... "PS" flashes on the display, and then the

^ broadcast station name is displayed.

PTY mode

......

"PTY" flashes on the display, and then PTY

data is displayed. Indicating the type of program.

FREQ mode (Frequency)

NOTES:

• In the RT mode, should any noise be picked up while display ing the RT scroll, some characters may temporarily be incor rectly displayed.

• In the RT mode, when no RT data is transmitted from a broad cast station, "NO RADIO TEXT DATA " is displayed once and after that the PS data is displayed.

• In the PTY mode during RDS broadcast reception, there are cases where "NO TYPE" is displayed. In this case, it will auto matically switch to PS mode after a few seconds (if PS mode is available.)

• When reception conditions are strong, and RDS data is incor rectly displayed, press the RF ATT button.

After that, RDS data may be correctly displayed.

• Depending on the broadcast station, numerous program serice names (PS) may be 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.

• 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.

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RDS (Radio Data System) BROADCAST RECEPTION

MEMORIZING A DESIRED BROADCAST STATION NAME (Manual Station Name Memory)

For each of the 30 preset AM/FM channels, up to four characters

can be mennorized for preferred broadcast station names. Even if

PS data is already received using RDS, an FM broadcast station name can still be memorized. In this case, the memorized name takes priority over the PS data name.

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1. Turn the POWER switch ON and press the TUNER

button.

2. Select the desired broadcast station with the

CLASS button and STATION -/+ buttons.

3. For FM broadcasts, press the DISPLAY MODE button on the remote control unit to select the RT mode or PS mode.

4. Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH button.

'INPUT" lights in the display, and the mode switches to manual station name memory.

5. When "INPUT" is displayed, use the TUNING +/buttons to select a desired character within 5 sec

onds.

® The first character in the display changes each time you press

the TUNING +/- buttons. Select character as desired.

(D When you have selected your 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. After the four characters have been entered, the MEMORY indi cator automatically lights.

6. Use the CLASS button and STATION +/- buttons to

select the station number you want to name.

The MEMORY indicator goes out, and the characters are memo

rized.

• When memorizing a station name during AM broadcast re

ception, perform procedures 1, 2, and 4 to 6 as above.

When erasing a memorized station name, use the following procedure.

® Perform steps 1 to 4 of "MEMORIZING A DESIRED BROAD

CAST STATION NAME".

(D While "INPUT" Is displayed, use the STATION (-/+) buttons to

display a space. (D Press the MEMORY button. (One space is input.) (D Repeat procedures 2 and 3 three more times to input four spaces. (5) Press the CLASS button and desired broadcast station (ch)

with the STATION button. (Memory mode has finished.)

• When you want to change a memorized station name, select

the desired broadcast station, and register the new name us

ing procedures 2 to 6.

• For greater convenience, record memorized station names in

the STATION CALL button "memo" on page 17.

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SEARCHING FOR A DESIRED PROGRAM BY PROGRAM TYPE (Program Type Search)

You can search for FM broadcasts of a desired program type (PTY).

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RDS (Radio Data System) BROADCAST RECEPTION

EON (Enhanced Other Network information)

This feature can be used to update the information stored in a tuner about program services other than the one received. Traf fic-program and announcement identifications as well as Pro gram-type can be transmitted for each other service. If you specify traffic information (TA) or news program (PTY) be forehand, the frequency will change automatically when the speci fied broadcast begins. This function cannot be used In areas where EON information is not transmitted or when broadcast stations do not transmit PTY data. Each press of the EON button causes switching in the following sequence.

1. Turn the POWER switch ON and press the TUNER

button.

2. Select FM broadcast using the FM/AM selector

button.

3. Press the DISPLAY MODE button on the remote

control unit to select the PTY mode.

"PTY" flashes in the display, and if there is a program type, it will

be displayed.

4. Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH button.

"SEARCH" lights in the display.

5. Select the desired program type using the TUN ING +/- buttons.

6. When your desired program type is displayed, press the CHARACTER/SEARCH button.

Searches randomly for a memorized RDS station. When the de sired PTY data is found, that PTY data will be shown blinking. Pressing the CHARACTER/SEARCH button within 5 seconds will end this function. If the button is not pressed the search will con tinue.

If the desired PTY data is not present after searching all PI codes preset in the 30ch memory, the original state will be returned.

NOTES:

• This function searches RDS stations preset in the 30ch memory. Therefore if this function is set when no stations have been

preset "NO PTY" will be displayed.

• In case it has been impossible to stop at the station where the desired PTY data is found, "FINISH" is displayed after all of the PI codes have been searched and the unit returns to the original state.

►TA.

NEWS

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.................

. If traffic information (TA) has been speci

fied, the frequency will switch when a traf fic information broadcast begins. When the broadcast ends, reception will return to the previous frequency.

. If the program type has been specified,

the frequency will switch when a News program is broadcasted.

Normal condition. Interruption does not

occur. Switch to this mode when record ing.

NOTES:

• Once you start interrupt waiting, it is temporarily canceled if you switch to AM reception, but starts once more when you return to FM reception, even if you call up a different station. To cancel interrupt waiting, press the EON button, or the POWER button.

• When you receive the station you were waiting for an inter rupt from (when the EON indicator flashes on the display) the MEMORY button, DIRECT button, DIRECT ACCESS tuning but ton, and CHARACTER/SEARCH button cannot be used.

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RDS (Radio Data System) BROADCAST RECEPTION

PI code registration and deletion

To use the EON function, receivable RDS stations must be pro

grammed in the tuner.

When the PI code is registered by operating the memory nor

mally and the same program (PI code) is preset using a different frequency, this function will be effective for only the stations re ceived later regardless of the reception state. When presetting new frequencies due to relocation to another

area, etc., there is a need to delete the registered PI codes.

Perform the following procedure.

1. Press the EON MODE button for two seconds or

more.

"ERASE PI" will be displayed.

2. Within 2 seconds, press the MEMORY button. EON TA and News Operation

During FM broadcast reception, press the EON MODE button so that "EON TA" is displayed and the EON mode indicator lights up. When the EON MODE button is pressed another time, "EON NEWS" is displayed and the EON MODE indicator lights up.

When traffic information (TA) is received, the frequency will change automatically and the EON indicator will flash. When the traffic information has ended, the input function re turns to the original function, that is, to the tuner reception if it

has been TUNER or to another function if it has been other than TUNER. During this process, the EON indicator keeps on lighting continuously to wait for another interrupt.

Display will return to what it was before input (waiting for inter

rupt). The same operations are performed when a NEWS program is

requested.

NOTES:

• If reception does not occur. "FALSE" will be displayed and then

it will wait for an interrupt.

• To cancel, press the EON MODE button.

• Simultaneous request waiting for traffic information (TA) and

News programs not possible.

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STATION CALL button "memo"

It is recommended that you make a note of the preset stations.

RDS (Radio Data System) BROADCAST RECEPTION

S.C button

Station Name

CLASS 1

Frequency S.C button 6

Station Name

Frequency S.C button

Station Name

CLASS 2

Frequency S.C button

Station Name

Frequency S.C button

Station Name

CLASS 3

Frequency S.C button

Station Name

Frequency

Character display used for station name input:

Character

Display indications

Character

Display indications

Character

Display indications

Character

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NOTE:

This unit converts lower case characters transmitted by broadcast stations to upper case characters.

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1. Press the POWER switch to the ON position. Also turn on the power to the stereo components you wish to use.

2. Use the function buttons and TAPE 2 MONITOR

button as appropriate to select the desired pro gram source.

3. Operate the appropriate stereo component to

play back the program source.

COPYING TAPES

You can record an FM or AM broadcast, or a sound source con

nected to the LD/DVD, CD, PHONO terminals.

1. Press the POWER switch to the ON position.

2. Select the sound source to be recorded.

3. Operate the cassette deck connected to the TAPE

1/VCR or TAPE 2 MONITOR terminals.

4. Turn on (or start) the sound source to be recorded.

• For details of operating the cassette deck, read the operating instructions of the cassette deck.

When two cassette decks are used, the sound played back on the deck connected to the TAPE 1A/CR jacks can be recorded on the deck connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks.

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1. Load the playback tape (i.e. the pre-recorded tape) in the deck connected to the TAPE 1/VCR jacks, and the tape to be recorded in the other deck con nected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks.

2. Press the TAPE 1/VCR button.

To make a tape copy with contents identical to the original tape. To edit a recording of an FM broadcast in order to cut out un wanted commercials, recording only the desired material onto another tape.

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Set the cassette deck with the non-recorded tape to the record

ing mode and set the cassette deck with the original tape to the playback mode.

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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 Remedy

Power does not come on even when the POWER switch is pressed.

• Power cord is disconnected. • Connect cord securely.

Control was not possible regard

less of what operation switch was

pressed.

No sound is produced, even when

the Function switch is selected.

Sound is produced from one speaker only.

Noise is produced during recep

tion of AM broadcasts when the power switch of other compo nents is turned ON or OFF.

High noise level.

No auto stop. • Input signals are not strong enough. • If an accessory antenna is being used, change

Remote control does not work. • Batteries are dead or no batteries in remote

• Static electricity affected the unit when the air was dry, such as in winter.

• VOLUME control is set to MIN.

• Speaker connecting wires are disconnected from the speaker terminals.

• One or both of the input cords are discon nected.

• TAPE 2 MONITOR button is in the ON position.

• SPEAKERS A and B buttons are OFF.

• BALANCE control is set too far to one side or the other.

• One of the speaker connecting wires or in put cords is disconnected.

• AM loop antenna picks up electrical noise created by the switch contacts.

• Station has not been tuned in to correct fre quency.

• Antenna has not been connected or has be come disconnected.

FM reception

• Accessory FM antenna remains bundled up or it is not pointing in the right direction.

• Weak broadcasting station signals.

AM reception

• AM antenna not pointing in the right direc tion.

• Weak broadcasting station signals.

• Noise is being picked up from other equip ment (especially electrical appliances with motors, and fluorescent lights).

control unit.

• Poor angle or too great a distance from the remote sensor window.

• There is an obstacle between you and the remote sensor window.

• A fluorescent light is shining on the remote sensor window.

• Unplug the power cord of the unit from the AC wall outlet, then plug it in again.

• If static electricity is pronounced, it is recom mended that you operate the unit using the remote control unit.

• Turn the VOLUME control toward the right.

• Connect the wires to the terminals securely.

• Connect the input cords securely.

o Press the button to the OFF position.

• Switch the SPEAKERS A and B buttons ON.

• Set BALANCE control to the center position.

• Connect the wires and cords securely.

• Place the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from this and other components.

• Tune the station correctly

• Connect the antenna securely.

• Stretch the antenna taut and point the direc tion which provides optimum reception.

• Replace the accessory FM antenna with an

outdoor FM antenna.

• Change AM antenna's direction and find a

position where reception is improved.

• Erect an outdoor AM antenna or connect a

ground wire.

• Stop using appliances generating noise or

remove them from the vicinity of the stereo equipment.

it over to an outdoor antenna.

• Perform manual tuning.

• Insert new batteries.

• Use within 7 meters and within a 30 degree angle of the remote sensor window.

• Change your position or move the obstacle.

• Turn off the light.

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.

Page 20

Amplifier Section

Continuous Power Output (DIN)

1 kHz, T.H.D. 1 %, 4 Q

Continuous Power Output (both channels driven)* **

20 Hz - 20 kHz, T.H.D. 0.09 %, 8 Q

Dynamic Power Output (with ElAtest signal)

4/8 0................................................................................80/50 W

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)

PHONO................................................................. 2.5 mV/47 kO

CD, LD/DVD, TAPE 1A/CR, TAPE 2................... 200 mV/47 kO

Phono Overload Level (T.H.D. 0.1 %, 1 kHz)

PHONO

......

Output (Level/Impedance)

TAPE 1/VCR REC, TAPE 2 REC MONITOR

Frequency Response**

PHONO (RIAA Equalization)......... 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz ± 0.5 dB

CD, LD/DVD, TAPE 1/VCR, TAPE 2

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DIN, continuous power/50mW)**

PHONO....................................................................67 dB/61 dB

CD, LD/DVD, TAPE WCR, TAPE 2

Tone Control

BASS..................................................................... ±8dB(100Hz)

TREBLE........................................................... ±8dB (10 kHz)

LOUDNESS

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Sensitivity (DIN)

MONO...................................................................................... 1.0 pV/75n

STEREO................................................................... 40 pV/75 Q

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

MONO STEREO

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DIN)

MONO................................................................................. 62 dB

STEREO

Distortion

STEREO.................................................................. 0.3% (1 kHz)

Alternate Channel Selectivity Stereo Separation Frequency Response Antenna Input

AM Tuner Section Frequency Range Sensitivity

IHF, Loop Antenna

Selectivity................................................................................. 20 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio............................................................... 50 dB

Antenna............................................................. AM Loop Antenna

...................................................................

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5 Hz to 100,000 Hz dB

.........................

+6dB(100Hzat-40dB)

+4 dB (10 kHz at -40 dB)

........................................

................................

.................................

......................................................

...............................

.........................................

................................................ 350 pV/m

87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

14.2 dBf, IHF (1.4 pV/75 Q.)

77 dB (at 80 dBf) 72 dB (at 80 dBf)

64 dB (400 kHz)

30 Hz to 15 kHz (±1 dB)

75 Q unbalanced

531 kHz to 1,602 kHz

50 W + 50 W

40 W + 40 W

100 mV

200 mV/1 kO

82 dB/62 dB

58 dB

40 dB (1 kHz)

Miscellaneous

Power Requirements

Power Consumption............................................................... 370 W

Dimensions................................ 420 (W) X 140 (H) X 313 (D) mm

Weight (without package)....................................................... 5.4 kg

Accessories Parts

FM Antenna................................................................................... 1

AM Loop Antenna.......................................................................... 1

Remote Control Unit...................................................................... 1

Dry Cell Batteries (AA/R6P)

Operating Instructions................................................................... 1

.................................

.........................................................

AC 230 Volts, 50/60 Hz

NOTE:

Specifications and design subject to possible modification with out notice, due to improvements,

* Measured by audio spectrum analyzer. ** Direct ON

MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL SUR FACES

• 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 and other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surfaces.

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