Pioneer SX-20DAB User manual

WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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WARNING

Store small parts out of the reach of children and infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.

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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

For countries outside the European Union:

If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Symbol examples

for batteries

Symbol for

equipment

CAUTION

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

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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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 authorized service

center or your dealer for a replacement.

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CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left

unused for a long period of time (for

example, when on vacation).

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 40 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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For Norway customers

Utstyr som er koplet til beskyttelsesjord via nettplugg og/eller via annet jordtilkoplet utstyr – og er tilkoplet et kabel-TV nett, kan forårsake brannfare. For å unngå dette skal det ved tilkopling av utstyret til kabel-TV nettet installeres en galvanisk isolator mellom utstyret og kabel-TV nettet.

For Sweden customers

Utrustning som är kopplad till skyddsjord via jordat vägguttag och/eller via annan utrustning och samtidigt är kopplad till kabel-TV nät kan i vissa fall medföra risk för brand.

För att undvika detta skall vid anslutning av utrustningen till kabel-TV nät galvanisk isolator finnas mellan utrustningen och kabel-

V nätet.

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly.

Ventilation

Contents

01 Before you start

What’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Loading the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

02 Connecting up

Making cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connecting speaker cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

03 Controls and displays

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

04 Operation

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Making an audio recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Listening to the FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

An introduction to RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Listening to the DAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Selecting DAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Switching the desired speakers on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

To set for automatic standby status (Auto Power Down) . . . . . . . . . 13

Restoring all the settings to the factory default settings . . . . . . . . . 13

05 Additional information

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

01 Before you start

7 m

30 °

Chapter 1:

Before you start

What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it.

•Remote control

• AAA/IEC R03 dry cell batteries x2

• FM/DAB wire antenna

•Power cord

• Warranty card

• Quick start guide

• Safety Brochure

• These operating instructions (CD-ROM)

Note

• Illustrations featured in the Operating Instructions may have been modified or simplified for ease of explanation, and may therefore differ from the actual product appearance.

• The illustrations used here are mainly of the SX20DAB-S (Silver) model.

Loading the batteries in the remote control

1 Open the rear lid.

2 Insert the new batteries, matching the polarities as indicated inside the case.

3 Close the rear lid.

The batteries included with the unit have been provided to allow you check product operation and may not last long. We recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.

WARNING

• Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

CAUTION

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

• When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage the springs on the battery’s  terminals. This can cause batteries to leak or overheat.

• Do not use any batteries other than the ones specified. Also, do not use a new battery together with an old one.

• When loading the batteries into the remote control, set them in the proper direction, as indicated by the polarity marks ( and ).

• Do not heat batteries, disassemble them, or throw them into flames or water.

• Batteries may have different voltages, even if they are the same size and shape. Do not use different types of batteries together.

• To prevent leakage of battery fluid, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control for a long period of time (1 month or more). If the fluid should leak, wipe it carefully off the inside of the case, then insert new batteries. If a battery should leak and the fluid should get on your skin, flush it off with large quantities of water.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s rules that apply in your country/ area.

Using the remote control

The remote has a range of about 7 m at an angle of about 30º from the remote sensor.

Keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit.

• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s remote sensor.

• Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit.

• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote.

Installing the receiver

When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.

• Don’t install it on the following places: – on a color TV (the screen may distort) – near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. – in direct sunlight – in damp or wet areas – in extremely hot or cold areas – in places where there is vibration or other movement – in places that are very dusty – in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

• Do not mount the unit on a sofa or other object or material with absorbent qualities, since sound quality may be adversely affected.

Connecting up 02

REC

PLAY

AC IN

SPEAKERS

RECORDER

INININ

SIGNAL

GND

OUT

PHONO (MM

)FM/DAB

ANTENNA

SACD/CD

NETWORK

LRL

SACD/CD player

Network audio player

Speaker system B

Speaker system A

Turntable

FM/DAB antennas

(see page 6)

CD recorder or

Cassette deck

Right Left

Right

Left

Power cord

(included)

Left (white)

Right (red)

10 mm

Chapter 2:

Connecting up

Making cable connections

CAUTION

• Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

• Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed.

Important

•The SIGNAL GND terminal is provided to reduce

noise when connecting the unit to components such as an analog turntable.

• Do not connect the PHONO (MM) terminals to any

component other than a turntable; also, do not connect to a turntable equipped with built-in equalizer. An excessively high sound output may be produced, resulting in damage to your speakers or other devices.

• The unit’s PHONO (MM) terminals are designed to

be used with turntables equipped with MM (moving-magnet) type cartridges. Turntables equipped with MC (moving-coil) cartridges cannot be used.

• Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers.

• If your turntable has a grounding wire, secure it to the ground terminal on this receiver.

Note

• When connecting a tape cassette deck, playback noise may be heard, depending on the installation location. This noise is caused by leakage flux from the receiver’s transformer. In this event, change the installation location, or move the deck farther from the receiver.

Connecting audio cables

Connect the white plug to the left (L) jack, and the red plug to the right (R) jack. Be sure to insert the plugs fully into the jacks.

Connecting speaker cables

1 Twist the cable cores.

2 Loosen the nut on the

SPEAKERS terminal, and insert the speaker cable into the exposed hole in the terminal shaft.

3 Retighten the terminal nut.

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CAUTION

• When using only one set of speaker terminals (SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B), the speaker used should have a nominal impedance between 4  and 16 . When using both sets of terminals, the connected speakers should have nominal impedance between 8  and 16 . Consult the instructions accompanying your speakers for details regarding the impedance value.

• Make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.

• These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS live voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.

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