Pioneer SA-9800 User manual

STEREO AMPLIFIER
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
These operating instructions are based on the model HG,
and they can be used for the S, 8/G models. The differences
between the models are given below.
Power requirements
SA-9800/HG
SA-9800/S, 8
220V/240V (switchable), 50Hz, 60Hz
110V/120V/220V/240V (switchable),
50Hz, 60Hz
NOTE:
Read through the section on the LINE VOLTAGE SE
LECTOR SWITCH on page 5 before using your amplifier
and check that the voltage selector switch is set correctly
for use in your area.
Power cords
SA-9800/HG; This is configured as an AC inlet type.
Use a separate power cord in order to
connect the power supply.
SA-9800/S, S/G: The power cord is mounted at the
rear.
Cabinet
SA-9800/HG, S:
SA-9800/S/G;
Others
SA-9800/HG:
Black cabinet
Walnut grained finished cabinet.
The DIN-type recording/playback
socket is provided on the rear panel
The AC outlets are provided on the
rear panel.
SA-9800/S, S/
Pe MPORTANT
To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user
serviceable parts inside, refer servicing to qualified serv-
ice personnel.
Always disconnect all the equipment from the mains
supply when disconnecting the signal leads, The power
cord should be connected last, make sure that the power
switch is off. First, insert the female appliance connector
of the mains cord into the AC INLET, then plug the
cord to the wall socket, Be sure that the appliance con
nector is fully inserted into the AC INLET.
Unplug the set from the wall socket when it is not to be
used for an extended period of time,
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
1, Insert this piug only into effectively earthed three-pin
plug-socket outlet.
2. If any doubt exists regarding the earthing, consult a
qualified electrician,
[ 3, Extension cords, if used, must be three-core correctly
wired.
—
FOR USE IN UNITED KINGDOM AND
AUSTRALIA
CAUTION 240V: Mains supply voltage is facto-
ry adjusted at 240V.
FOR USE IN UNITED KINGDOM
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this ap-
paratus may not correspond with the coloured marking
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as fol-
lows,
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the let-
ter E or with the safety earth symbol 2 or coloured
green or green-and-yellow,
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or colour-
ed black,
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colour J
ed red,

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CONTENTS
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Using
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Tape
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Precautions
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FEATURES
Power Amplifier with Ultra-wide-frequency-band
Output and Low Distortion
This amplifier has the impressive feature which is the
NSA (Non-Switching-Amplifier), created specially by
Pioneer, This is a type of amplifier that adopts the merits of
both the class A and class B amplifiers, and it excels in
keeping down the heat loss and allows the transistors to
operate all the time in the active region, For this reason, a
high output power with a very low distortion factor is
yielded all the way up to the high frequencies.
Also it is designed to pack a punch at every stage — this
is evident in the first stage differential input, current mirror
load; the predriver stage emitter follower drive, constant-
current load; and the output stage 2-stage Darlington,
parallel push-pull output circuit configuration. All this adds
up to a DC amp configuration which uses SL RETs (Super
Linear Ring Emitter Transistors}, which have an excellent
switching response in the high frequency range, for the
power transistors,
Continuous
Power
Output
is
100watts*
per
chan-
nel,
min.,
at
8
ohms
or
4
ohms
from
10
Hertz
to
20,000Hertz
with
no
more
than
0.005%
total
harmonic distortion.
T-shaped “skyve" heat sink is used because it is
lightweight and it dissipates the heat very effectively.
Even when the amplifier is operating continuously under
full power conditions, these heat sinks keep the rise in tem-
perature down, and they ensure that a high-quality power is
provided,
Flat Amplifier with High S/N Ratio and Low
Distortion
This mode! adopts an ICL DC amplifier which is com-
posed of a two-stage differential amplifier for the first stage
using ultra-low-noise dual FETs and an emitter follower for
the final stage. This construction is successful in achieving a
low distortion and a high signal-to noise ratio, and in main-
taining an S/N ratio of 110dB (AUX).
Equalizer Amplifier for Faithful Reproduction of
Sound from Records
The equalizer amplifier is composed of a complementary
differential input which uses ultra-low-noise transistors for
the first stage, and a 3-stage direct-coupled all-stage push-
pull configuration. This results in yielding a low noise and
low distortion, a signal-to-noise ratio of 90dB (PHONO)
and an RIAA equalization of only +0.2dB across a fre-
quency spectrum of 20Hz to 20kHz. The maximum rated
input is 250mV/MM (at 1kHz, 0.002% total harmonic
distortion) and tOmV/MC, proving that there is more than
enough headroom for the reproduction of sound from
records.
Load Impedance Selector Switches
This amplifier comes with cartridge load selectors which
make it possible to display the performance of moving
magnet (MM) cartridges to the full for sophistication in
operation, The load resistance selector has five settings
(100/10k/25k/50k/100k ohms) and the load capacitance
selector similarly has five settings (100/200/300/400/
500pF), so that the two selectors can be used inde-
pendently. They allow you to make settings which are in
line with the optimum values of the phono cartridge you
are using and also to create the sound quality of your
choice.
Another feature is the MC position which means you
can connect a moving coil (MC) cartridge with a subtle
and delicate sound quality directly, All you have to do to
derive the maximum in enjoyment from your MC car-
tridge is set the function selector to the PHONO 2 MC
position,
Power Output Indication on Fluorescent
Display Tubes
The conventional needle-type of power output meters
have been replaced with the more up-to-date fluorescent
display tubes featuring digital technology, They employ
logarithmic compression circuits and a peak hold circuit to
indicate the power output over a 0.3mW to 1OOW range
without any assisting selection on the attractive fluorescent
display tubes.
2 * Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission’s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers.

STEREO SYSTEM COMPOSITION
Shelves
Make sure that the shelves are stable
and fully capable of supporting heavy
weights and resisting vibration,
Turntable
Set the turntable so that it is
not affected by vibration,
Keep the dust cover closed as
much as possible.
PIONEER
Installing the stereo amplifier
*®Choose a location where the heat
will be dissipated easily,
Tuner
®Do not make the connecting
cords longer than necessary,
© Set the antenna in the direction
best suited for reception.
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(Fe © Use an external antenna for FM
fe reception,
| ak
) Tape deck
| @Make sure you clamp the reels
| when using the tape deck.
|
Thick curtains
| Use curtains to shade the stereo
| system from the direct rays of
the sun.
| Curtains also help to reduce
| resonance and reverberation in
the listening room,
Audio rack
Stack the records up for storage
— do not lay them flat.
*#Do not expose pre-recorded
tapes near the stereo system for
long-periods of time.
@ Do not store the tapes anywhere
near a magnetic field,
The sound quality some-
times changes depending
on the position and the
material of the furniture.
Speaker system
@ Install the speakers to the left and right so
that they are subject to the same conditions
both to the side and at the back, (The bass
is more pronounced if you set them up
against a wall.)
elnstall the speakers so that they are not
affected by vibration transmitted through
the floor,
Carpets on the floor
help to absorb the
sound,
Connecting the speaker: + J
Use high current capacity con-
necting cords and do not make
them longer than necessary.
Listening position is slightly to the apex of an equilateral
triangle formed with left and right speakers.
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
To ensure the best sound quality and trouble-free operation, avoid setting up the amplifier in any of the
locations described below:
Locations liable to downgrade performance
and result in breakdowns Resulting trouble
1.
Locations
exposed
to
direct
sunlight,
or
near
heaters.
1,
External
heat
causes
the
performance
of
the
electronic
parts
to
|
deteriorate,
and
operation
becomes
unstable.
2.
Locations
with
poor
ventilation,
with
high
humidity
or
mois-
2.
Cause
of
faulty
contact
in
input-output
terminals,
and
rust.
ture
contents,
or
dusty
locations.
High
humidity
and
a
high
moisture
content
cause
deterioration
in
insulation,
There
is
also
the
danger
of
current
leakage
and
heat
generation
in
the
circuit
parts,
Dust
or
grease
in
the
rotat-
ing
parts
causes
them
to
deteriorate.
3. Locations susceptible to vibration, 3.
These locations affect the precision parts adversely.

REAR PANEL FACILITIES
SA-9800/S, S/G model
@ PHONO INTERFERENCE FILTER SWITCH
This is used to attenuate radio-frequency inter-
ference from external electronic or electrical
appliances or products during record play.
When this switch is set to ON during record play
with the cartridge load resistance switch is at
1002 position, the sound volume will be reduced,
@ PHONO 1 JACKS
Connect the turntable output cords to these
jacks.
@) PHONO 2 JACKS
Connect your second turntable output cords to
these jacks.
@ TUNER JACKS
Connect the tuner cords to these jacks.
@ AUX JACKS
These are auxiliary input jacks. Connect a TV
tuner or cartridge tape player to them.
@ PREAMPLIFIER/POWER AMPLIFIER
CONNECTOR BAR
When this connector bar is disconnected from the
jacks, you can separate the SA-9800’s pream-
plifier and power amplifier. For normal use,
however, it is connected. For details on how to
use this bar, refer to page 14 and “Using PRE
OUT and POWER AMP IN jacks”.
NOTE:
If this bar is not connected properly, you will not
hear any sound from the speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS terminals.
@ SPEAKERS TERMINALS A
Connect your first pair of speakers to these ter-
minals.
SA-9800/HG model
SPEAKERS TERMINALS B
Connect your second pair of speakers to these
terminals.
@ GND TERMINALS
These are the ground terminals. Connect the
ground wire of the turntable, etc. to these ter-
minals.
@@ TAPE 1 JACKS
Connect the tape deck cords to these jacks.
Connect the REC (recording) jacks to the INPUT
jacks on the tape deck, and the PLAY (playback)
jacks to the OUTPUT jacks.
@) TAPE 2 JACKS
Connect your second tape deck cords to these
jacks.
42 AC OUTLETS (S, S/G models only)
These are spare power outlets. Insert the power
plug on the stereo components (turntable, tuner,
tape deck, etc.) into these outlets.
SWITCHED: The power supplied through these
outlets is coupled to the operation of the
amplifier’s power switch, The maximum
power capacity which may be connected to
the two SWITCHED outlets is 200W.
UNSWITCHED: The power is always supplied
through these two outlets regardless of the
position of the power switch. The maximum
power capacity which may be connected to
these two outlets is 200W.
NOTES:
e@ Never connect an iron or a toaster to these outlets,
e@ Do not get the power outlets and the power plugs
wet or touch them with wet hands, since you may get
an electric shock,
43 TAPE 2 JACK (HG model only)
Connect the tape deck to this jack with DIN-type
(recording /play back) cord.
4

i LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
Check that the indication of the switch is same as
your residence before plugging the power cord
into the outlet. If it isn’t or if you move to an
area where the voltage requirements differ,
change the switch setting as follows.
Before adjusting, disconnect the power cord.
HG model (220V/240V switchable)
1. Loosen the’ screw on the plug with a Phillips
screwdriver, then take out the plug.
' 2. Re-install the plug with its cutaway section
exposing the correct voltage indication as
shown in Fig.A.
8. Tighten the mounting screw.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR plug mm DS
Wie) oo
PIONEER
S, S/G model (110V/120V/220V/240V_ switch-
able)
1. Unscrew the fuse cap with a Phillips screw-
driver, then take out the fuse and plug.
2. Re-install the plug with its cutaway section
exposing the correct voltage indication as
shown in Fig.B.
3. Refer to the table and install a replacement
fuse (provided as an accessory).
4. Insert the fuse in the fuse cap, then fit the cap
to the plug and tighten.
Socket
: “@. VOLTAGE SELECTOR
SS
————Fuse
Voltage Fuse F
use cap
Phillips
screwdriver
E
LION
120¥.
1A
Phillips
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220v,240v
|
5A
.240v
[5A
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mS
Mounting screw
Fig. A
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Turntable 1
Turntable 2
9 AC INLET (HG model only) Fig. B
Plug the power cord into this socket.
Cartridge tape
player
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OUTPUT
——
Oo Ors
OUTPUT
SA-9800/HG
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Ground (REC) (RECI
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SPEAKER
SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS
(Fig.
1)
The amplifier is provided with two sets of SPEAK-
ERS
output
terminals.
Use
the
A
set
when
con-
necting only one set of speakers. Viewed from the
front, the R (right channel) SPEAKERS terminals
are
on
the
right
and
the
L
(left
channel)
SPEAK-
ERS terminals are on the left. Connect the left
channel speaker to the L terminals and the right
channel speaker to the R terminals. The red L and
R SPEAKERS terminals have a plus polarity and
the
black
terminals
have
a
minus
polarity
and
the
speaker systems have also the same dual polarities.
When connecting, always connect minus to minus
and plus to plus.
Cautions when connecting the speakers
1. The speaker output terminals have polarities:
minus (black) and plus (red). The input jacks on
the speakers also have plus and minus polarities.
When connecting, make sure that these polarities
are
aligned:
plus
to
plus
and
minus
to
minus.
If
the left and right speaker polarities are mis-
aligned, the reproduced sound will not display a
natural stereo effect. _
2.
Use
speakers
with
a
nominal
impedance
ranging
from
4
ohms
to
16
ohms.
3. Never use the speakers with the speaker output
terminals shorted (minus and plus jacks con-
nected) since this may damage the power transis-
tors in the amplifier.
Processing and connecting the speaker cords
(Fig. 2)
1.
Cut
off
the
covering
of
the
speaker
cords
as
shown
in
Fig.
2-@.
2. If
the
strands
at
the
tip
of
the
cord
are
pointing
in
all
directions,
twist
them
with
your
thumb
and
forefinger.
Otherwise
some
of
the
strands
may
come
into
contact
with
other
terminals
and
cords,
and
cause
a short,
3.
Push
down
on
the
buttons
under
the
terminals
with
the
tip
of
your
finger,
and
slip
the
tip of
the
cord
into
the
hole
in
the
center
of
the
terminal.
Make
sure
that
the
lead
wire
in
the
cord
does
not
protrude.
4, Remove your fingertip from the button. The
terminal will snap back into position and so
check that the cord is securely connected. You
may not hear any sound if the cords are not
connected properly.
SPEAKERS
terminals
Connect your second pair
of speaker system,
Right
channel
Left
channel
speaker
system
speaker
system
Fig.
1
Speaker
lead
wire
preparation
and
connection
ax
Speaker
cord
®
10mm
®
=
(5
Twist
the
strands
®
Fig.
2

TURNTABLE CONNECTIONS (Fig. 3)
Connect the output cords of a turntable to the
PHONO 1 input jacks. Connect the ground lead of
the turntable to the GND terminal on the ampli-
fier.
This stereo amplifier contains a built-in amplifier
for MC cartridges. This means that you can use
moving coil (MC), moving magnet (MM), moving
iron (MI), and induced magnet (IM) cartridges on
your turntable.
NOTES:
1. Connect the turntable with MC cartridge to the
PHONO 2 input jacks.
2. If your turntable is fitted with two tonearms, the
output cords for each of the tonearms should be
connected to the PHONO 1 and PHONO 2 input jacks.
TUNER CONNECTIONS (Fig. 4)
Connect the output jacks of a stereo tuner to the
TUNER input jacks with the connecting cords.
AUX JACKS CONNECTIONS (Fig. 5)
These jacks can be connected to the OUTPUT
(PLAY) jacks on a TV tuner, cartridge tape player
or tape deck. Use connecting cords with pin plugs
to connect the OUTPUT jacks on the component
with the AUX jacks.
TAPE DECK CONNECTIONS (Fig. 6)
This amplifier is provided with two sets of record-
ing (TAPE REC) output jacks and two sets of
playback (TAPE PLAY) input jacks. Connect each
of the jacks in the following way using the con-
necting cords which come with the tape deck.
Connections for recording
Connect the recording input jacks (INPUT) on the
tape deck to the TAPE REC jacks on the amplifier.
Connections for playback
Connect the playback output jacks (OUTPUT) on
the tape deck to the TAPE PLAY jacks on the
amplifier.
NOTE:
Connect your second tape deck to the TAPE 2 jacks
(REC, PLAY).
Connections using the recording/playback
connector (Applicable to HG model only)
If
your
tape
deck
is
equipped
with
a
recording/
playback
connector
(DIN-type),
use
the
optional
recording/playback
cord
to
connect
this
connector
with
the
TAPE
2
REC/PLAY
jack
on
the
amplifier,
In
such
cases,
do
not
connect
pin
cords
(ordinary
pin
plug
cords)
to
the
TAPE
2
REC
and
PLAY
jacks.
PIONEER
Turntable
PHONO input jacks
Lee terminals
Fig. 3
Tuner OUTPUT jacks
L channel
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= R channel
TUNER input jacks
Fig. 4
Cartridge tape player OUTPUT Jacks
L channel
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R channel
AUX input jacks
Fig. 5
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
OS ©
@ POWER SWITCH
Set this switch to ON to supply power to the
amplifier. There will be a short delay when it is
set to ON, because the muting circuit has been
actuated to suppress the unpleasant noise that is
sometimes generated when the power is on and
off.
@ POWER INDICATOR
When the power switch is set to ON, this lamp
lights up, indicating the amplifier is turned on.
@ SPEAKER SELECTOR
Use this selector to select the speaker systems.
OFF: Sound not obtained from speakers.
A: Sound obtained from speakers connected
to the A speaker terminals.
B: Sound obtained from speakers connected
to the B speaker terminals.
A+B: Sound obtained from speakers connected
to both A and B speaker terminals.
@ TAPE MONITOR INDICATOR
The TAPE lamp lights up when the tape monitor
switch is set to either position “1” or “2”.
@ POWER METER
This meter allows you to read out the rated
power level on the fluorescent display tube when
speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms are
connected to the amplifier’s speaker terminals.
© FUNCTION INDICATORS
The PHONO, MC, MM, TUNER, AUX function
indicators light up in accordance with the posi-
tion of the function selector.
20 2p
NOTE:
The function indicator will not go off when the tape
monitor switch is set to position “1” or “2". This
indicates a program at the recording source end during
the monitoring of a recording.
@ SUBSONIC FILTER SWITCH
When this switch is set to the 15Hz position, the
subsonic filter with a cut-off frequency of 15Hz is
actuated. The subsonic filter serves to attenuate
frequencies lower than 15Hz in a 12dB/oct slope.
It is therefore effective in suppressing ultra-low
frequency noise which is generated by record
warp and other causes. You cannot actually hear
this noise but it is a factor in the generation of
intermodulation distortion and it may damage
your speaker system. Set this switch to the 15Hz
position during record play for the best effect.
@® HIGH FILTER SWITCH
The high filter with a cut-off frequency of 8kHz
is actuated when this switch is set to the 8kHz
position.
The high filter serves to attenuate frequencies
higher than 8kHz in a 12dB/oct slope. This is why
it is effective in suppressing high-frequency noise
or noise from scratches on records being played.
@ VOLUME CONTROL
Use this control to adjust the output level to the
speakers and headphones. Turn it clockwise to
increase the output level. No sound will be heard
if you set it to ». The scale is graduated in dB
which indicate the attenuation when the max-
imum output level is OdB.
8

a TAPE DUPLICATE SWITCH
Use
this
switch
when
employing
two
tape
decks
to
duplicate
recorded
tapes
or
edit
tapes.
This
switch is otherwise kept at the OFF position.
1>2:
When
playing
back
the
tape
on
a
deck
con-
nected
to
the
TAPE
1
jacks
and
recording
(duplicating)
on
a
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE
2
jacks.
OFF:
Set
to
this
position
when
not
duplicating.
2>1:
When
playing
back
the
tape
on
a
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE
2
jacks
and
record-
ing
(duplicating)
on
a
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE
1
jacks.
() TAPE MONITOR SWITCH
Use
this
switch
to
select
the
program
source
which is being reproduced.
it Set here to monitor a recording or a tape
being played back on a tape deck which is
connected to the TAPE 1 jacks.
OFF:
Set
here
whenever
you
are
not
playing
back
a
tape
or
monitoring
a
recording
(i.e.
when
you
have
set
the
function
selector
to
PHONO
1,
PHONO
2
MM,
MC,
TUNER,
or
AUX
for
an
alternative
program
source).
2:
Set
here
to
monitor
a
recording
or
a
tape
being
played
back
on
a
tape
deck
which
is
connected
to
the
TAPE
2
jacks.
(2 FUNCTION SELECTOR
Use
this
selector
to
select
the
program
source.
When
set,
the
function
indicator
above
the
meter
panel
corresponding
to
the
position
of
the
function selector will light up.
PHONO
2
MC:
Set
here
when
playing
records
on
a
turntable
with
a
moving
coil
(MC)
car-
tridge
connected
to
the
rear
PHONO
2
jacks.
(The
PHONO
MC
function
indicator
lights
up.)
PHONO
2
MM:
Set
here
when
playing
records
on
a
turntable
with
a
moving
magnet
(MM)
cartridge
connected
to
the
rear
PHONO
2
jacks.
(The
PHONO
MM
function
indicator
lights
up.)
PHONO
1:
Set
here
when
playing
records
on
a
turntable
connected
to
the
PHONO
1
jacks.
(The
PHONO
MM
function
indicator
lights
up.)
If
you
intend
to
play
a
record
on
a
turn-
table
with
a
moving
coil
cartridge,
connect
the
turntable
to
the
rear
PHONO
2
jacks
and
then
set
the
function
selector
to
the
PHONO
2
MC
position.
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a
PIONEER
TUNER:
Set
here
when
listening
to
broadcasts
on
a
tuner
connected
to
the
TUNER
jacks.
(The
TUNER.
function
indicator
lights
up.)
AUX:
Set
here
when
listening
to
a
program
source
which
is
connected
to
the
AUX
jacks.
(The
AUX
function
indicator
lights
up.)
NOTE:
When
the
function
selector
is
set
to
the
PHONO
2
MM
or
PHONO
1
position,
you
can
select
the
input
circuit
resistance
and
the
input
capacitance
in
line
with
the
load
impedance
of
the
cartridge
being
used
with
the
CARTRIDGE
LOAD
selectors
(ohms
and
pF).
(3 METER SWITCH
This
allows
you
to
select
the
brightness
of
the
meter panel.
BRIGHT
(released
position):
This
brightens
the
meter
panel.
DIM
(depressed
position):
This
dims
the
meter
panel.
When
your
listening
room
is
dark
and
the
meter
panel
is
too
bright,
set
the
switch
to
the
DIM
position.
(® HEADPHONE JACK
Plug
the
headphones
into
this
jack
when
you
want
to
listen
through
your
stereo
headphones.
NOTE:
Set
the
speaker
selector
to
OFF
when
listening
only
with
headphones.
i BASS AND TREBLE CONTROLS
Use
these
controls
to
adjust
the
bass
and
the
treble.
If
you
set
the
tone
switch
to
ON
and
turn
the
bass
control
to
right
from
its
center
position,
you
will
be
able
to
emphasize
the
sound
in
a
frequency
range
is
lower
than
that
selected
by
the
bass
turnover
switch.
Conversely,
turning
this
control
from
the
center
position
to
the
left
will
attenuate
the
sound.
You
can
use
the
treble
control
to
adjust
the
sound
in
a
frequency
higher
than
that
selected
by
the
treble
turnover
switch.
For
further
details,
refer
to
“TURNOVER
SWITCHES”
on
page
10.
48 BASS TURNOVER SWITCH
Use
this
switch
to
change
over
the
frequency
in
which
the
sound
adjustment
with
the
bass
control
is
starting
to
take
effect.
Select
200Hz
or
400Hz
in
accordance
with
the
characteristics
of
your
listening
room
and
of
your
speakers,
and
with
your
general
preference.

a} TONE SWITCH
Set this switch to ON when adjusting the bass and
treble controls. When set to OFF, the tone
control circuits are disengaged and frequency
response is flat. This function is convenient for
checking phono cartridge and speaker tone
quality and listening room acoustics.
@@ TREBLE TURNOVER SWITCH
Use this switch to change over the frequency in
which the sound adjustment with the treble
control is starting to take effect. Select 2.5kHz or
5kHz in accordance with the characteristics of
your listening room and of your speakers, and
with your general preference.
49 BALANCE CONTROL
Use this control to balance the volume of the left
and right channels. First, however, set the mode
selector to mono (L+R, L, or R), and adjust so
that the sound appears to come from somewhere
exactly between the two speakers. If the sound
appears to be louder on the right, it means that
the volume of the right channel is higher. Turn
the balance control to the left and adjust.
Conversely, if the sound appears to be louder on
the left, it means that the volume of the left
channel is higher. Therefore, turn the balance
control to the right and adjust. After adjusting,
return the mode selector to STEREO.
2@ LOUDNESS SWITCH
When listening to a performance with the volume
control turned down, set this switch to ON and
the bass and treble will be accentuated.
When the volume is low, the human ear finds it
harder to hear the bass and treble than when the
volume is high. The loudness switch is thus
designed to compensate for this deficiency. By
setting it to ON, the bass and treble come through
much more strongly and the sound takes on a
punch even when the volume control is turned
down.
2?) MUTING SWITCH
Set this switch to —20dB to attenuate the audio
output indicated by the volume control by 20dB.
There is no need to adjust the volume control if
you use this switch when turning down the audio
output temporarily and when changing over
records or tapes.
@
MODE
SELECTOR
Use
this
selector
for
selecting
the
performances.
REV:
Reverses
left
and
right
channel
stereo
signals
and
reproduces
them
stereophon-
ically.
STEREO: Set to this position for normal stereo
reproduction.
L+R: Mixes left and right channel signals and
reproduces them monophonically.
L: Left channels signal is reproduced mono-
phonically from._both speakers,
R: Right channel signal is reproduced mono-
phonically from both speakers.
@ CARTRIDGE LOAD SELECTORS
{ohms and pF)
These selectors allow you to select the input
resistance and input capacitance in line with the
rated load impedance and load capacitance of a
moving magnet (MM) cartridge for record play.
Use these two switches to produce the sound
quality of your preference or the ideal conditions
for your cartridge.
TURNOVER SWITCHES
prnamcey
“ I:
This amplifier adopts a tone control system that
combined bass and treble controls with two
turnover switches which are used to select the
frequency. Select the frequency with the turnover
switches and then enhance or attenuate the sound
in the lower (or higher) frequencies with the bass
(or treble) controls.
For instance, if the bass turnover switch is set to
400Hz (see Fig. 7), the bass covers a wide with
large gain per step of the bass control. For this
reason, the reproduced sound sometimes seems
unnatural depending on the program source, but
this can be remedied by setting the switch to
200Hz.
10

OPERATIONS
High filter switch:
Subsonic filter switch
Speaker selector
Tone switch
Tone controls
PRIOR TO SWITCHING POWER ON
Before switching the power on, set the various
controls as follows:
. Set the subsonic filter switch to OFF.
. Set the high filter switch to OFF.
. Set the volume control to ~.
. Set the tape duplicate switch to OFF.
. Set the tape monitor switch to OFF.
. Set the tone switch to OFF.
. Set the balance control to the center position.
. Set the loudness switch to OFF.
. Set the muting switch to OFF.
10. Set the mode selector to STEREO.
11. Set the tone controls to the center positions.
12. Set the speaker selector to the appropriate
position according to the employed terminals.
PLAYING RECORDS
1. Set the function selector to PHONO 1 when
your turntable is connected to the PHONO 1
jacks. Set to PHONO 2 MM when the turntable
is connected to the PHONO 2 jacks.
NOTE:
When using a moving coil (MC) cartridge, connect the
turntable to the PHONO 2 jacks then set the function
selector to PHONO 2 MC,
CaoAanhrone
2. Set the cartridge load selectors in accordance
with the cartridge’s specified load resistance and
load capacitance. For further details, refer to
“LOAD RESISTANCE AND LOAD CAPAC-
ITANCE” on page 12.
NOTE:
When setting the function selector to PHONO 2 MC and
employ a moving coil (MC) cartridge, you will not be able
to vary the load resistance and load capacitance even if
you rotate the cartridge load selectors.
Balance contral
a I AS lS ES aS RS Se SESE REIS TM FNL YEE
Tape duplicate switch
Valume control Tape monitor switch
Function selector
Cartridge load
selectors
Mode selector
Muting switeh
Loudness switch
3. Operate the turntable to play the record.
4. Adjust the volume with the volume control.
5. Set the tone switch to ON in line with your
preference and adjust the tone with the tone
controls.
Precautions when playing records.
e Lower the stylus gently on to the surface of the
record. It is a good idea to set the muting switch
to —20dB or to turn the volume down when
lowering the stylus onto the record.
® Set the subsonic filter switch to 15Hz when
there is a great deal of noise in the low-
frequency region or when the bass speaker’s
diaphragm moves even though no sound can be
heard during a performance.
e Do not cause the turntable to vibrate while a
record is being played since this will cause the
stylus to jump and scratch the record. Do not
turn off the power if the stylus is still tracing
grooves on the record.
LISTENING TO THE BROADCAST
1. Set the function selector to TUNER.
2. Operate the tuner and tune in to the desired
station.
3. Adjust the volume with the volume control.
4. Set the tone switch to ON in line with your
preference and adjust the tone with the tone
controls.
USING THE AUX JACKS
1. Set the function selector to AUX.
2. Operate the audio component which you have
connected to the AUX jacks.
8. Adjust the volume with the volume control.
4. Set the tone switch to ON in line with your
preference and adjust the tone with the tone
controls.

EFFECTIVE OPERATIONS
LOAD RESISTANCE AND LOAD
CAPACITANCE
Typical moving magnet (MM) cartridges have
resonance peaks at high frequencies, as shown in
Fig. 9). However, the height of the peaks can be
varied by changing the load resistance (ohms).
The peaks increase as the resistance is increased.
In addition, the resonance frequency (center of the
peak frequency) can be varied by changing the load
capacitance (pF), as shown in Fig. 10. If the capac-
itance is increased, then the resonance frequency is
lowered and the peaks are increased. To provide
the best characteristics of your cartridge, set the
“pF” and “ohms” switches, following the instruc-
tions outlined below. By combining these two
knobs, you will be able to obtain a variety of
different high-frequency responses.
When the phono cartridge load resistance and
capacitance are specified
e Set the specified load resistance with the
“ohms” knob. ,
e Subtract the turntable capacitance (stray capac-
itance of the output cord, tonearm, etc.) from
the cartridge’s specified capacitance and select
this value with the “pF” knob.
NOTES:
© Refer to the operating instructions of the cartridge for
the specified load resistance and capacitance values.
e When the load resistance switch is at 100% position,
the sound volume will be reduced,
© Since the turntable capacitance varies with the output
cord, wiring and other factors, a precise value cannot
be definitely determined. In general, however, it can be
considered to be in the range of 100pF to 200pF.
Adjust the load capacitance while listening to a record.
e The capacitance of Pioneer’s turntables ranges
from 75pF to 150pF. Subtract the capacitance
from the load capacitance shown in the table,
and then set the switch to the value which is
closest to the resulting figure.
For example, say you are using the PC-550E/II
by Pioneer. Subtract 100pF from 170pF which
gives 70pF. Set the cartridge load capacitance
switch to the closest figure, which is “100pF”’.
When not specified
The example in Fig. 10. shows typical high-end
frequency curves. In a case like this, adjust both
switches for the desired response while listening to
a record. With ordinary MM cartridges, the values
are 50 kilohms and 100pF ~ 200pF.
CARTRIDGE LOAD
200 oe, 3OK
er
Load capacitance Load resistance
knob knob
Fig. 8
Examples of Frequency Response Variations due to the Cartridge
Load Resistance Switch Settings.
Resistance: high
Resistance: low
—> Response
— Frequency
Fig. 9
Examples of Frequency Response Variations due to the Cartridge
Load Capacitance Switch Settings.
Capacitance: high
Capacitance: low
» Response
—> Frequency
Fig. 10
Makers of cartridges and recommended loads
= a
“Load | Load
| Cartridge = ; |
7 resistance acitance
Manufacturer | Powe gone, | (oben) | ee |
Pioneer PC-550E/Il (MM) am =| 170 |
ADC XLM MKII (IM) 47k 275 |
AKG PSE (MI) 47k 400 |
Empire 20002 (Mi) 47k 300
Ortofon VMS20E (M1) 47k 400 |
Shure VIS TYPEIViMM) | 47k 200~300
Stanton 680 EE (Mi) 47k | 275
12

USING THE TAPE DECKS
PLAYBACK
1. As shown in Fig. 11, set the tape monitor switch
to 1 if the tape deck is connected to the TAPE 1
jacks. Set the tape monitor switch to 2 if it is
connected to the TAPE 2 jacks.
. Operate the tape deck controls for playback.
. Adjust the volume with the volume control.
.Set the tone switch to ON in line with your
preference and adjust the tone with the tone
controls.
m COD
NOTE:
Always set the tape monitor switch to the OFF position
when you are not playing back a tape.
RECORDING
1. Set the function selector to the program source
to be recorded.
2. Set the tape duplicate switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
3, Set recording level by means of the controls on
the tape deck.
4, Operate the tape deck controls and start record-
ing.
NOTE:
The volume, tone controls, balance control and loudness
switch have no effect at all on signals from the REC jacks
of the stereo amplifier.
Tape Monitoring
If a recording is being made on a 3-head tape deck,
the recorded sound can be monitored through the
speaker system if the tape monitor switch is set
to 1 or 2. In this case, both recording and playback
connections must be made.
NOTE:
If you have a 2-head open-reel deck or cassette deck, you
will not be able to monitor the recorded sound even if
you set the tape monitor switch to I or 2, However, you
will be able to hear the sound at the playback end
(program source).
DUPLICATING AND EDITING RECORDED
TAPES
1. Connect the two tape decks as shown in Fig. 13.
2. When duplicating the contents of a recorded
tape in tape deck 1 onto a blank tape in tape
deck 2, set the tape duplicate switch to 1 > 2.
When duplicating from deck 2 to deck 1, set this
switch to 21.
8. When you want to monitor the quality of the
sound being recorded, set the tape monitor
switch to 1 or 2.
PIONEER
Fig. 11
PHONO 2
MM, MC
TUNER
AUX
Tape deck 1
(for
playback)
Tape
deck
2
(for recording)
Set the tape duplicate switch to 1® 2 when recording from tape
deck 1 to tape deck 2,
Fig. 13
NOTE:
Do not record programs simultaneously on both tape deck
1 and tape deck 2.

USING PRE OUT AND POWER AMP IN JACKS
As explained below, you can use the preamplifier
and power amplifier of the SA-9800 separately if
you disconnect the preamplifier/power amplifier
connector bar from the jacks. When using the
SA-9800 as an intergrated amplifier, keep these
connector bars in place since once you remove
them, no sound will be heard through the speakers.
Always set the power switch to OFF when remov-
ing or replacing these connector bars.
INDEPENDENT PREAMPLIFIER SECTION
(Fig. 15)
You can connect a high output power stereo
amplifier or a home-built power amplifier to the
PRE OUT jacks and compare the sound with the
power amplifier section of the stereo amplifier.
INDEPENDENT POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION
(Fig. 16)
You can connect a stereo preamplifier which you
may have to the POWER AMP IN jacks and
compare your own stereo system.
COMPOSING A MULTI-AMPLIFIER SYSTEM
(Fig. 17)
You can compose your own multi-amplifier system
if you connect an optional stereo power amplifier
and crossover network, A multi-amplifier system
splits up the audible frequency range into different
frequency bands. Each of these bands is then
amplified by the amplifiers and so this has the
advantage of reducing intermodulation distortion.
Connector bar ~
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Power amplifier
(ae
Fs) ; a
ty { I 4 Tweeter
@ bid Woofer
| L
ee | Tweeter
. q Woofer
Crossover network
2-way multi-amplifier system.
Fig. 17
14

PIONEER
CONDITIONS FREQUENTLY MISTAKEN FOR MALFUNCTIONS
In event of suspected malfunction, check the unit according to the following table and confirm proper
operation of other connected equipment. If the difficulty cannot be corrected, turn off the power and
contact a Pioneer authorized service center.
Symptom Diagnosis check points | Remedy
No sound ® Is power indicator light on? ® Plug power cord securely into power outlet.
© Set power switch to ON.
t
'
© Are speakers, tuner, tape deck and other com- @ Connect properly.
ponents connected properly? (if all components are connected properly,
check the components themselves).
t ® Check preamplifier/power amplifier connector @ Plug the bar in the jack securely.
bar on rear panel.
© Is function selector set to correspond to @ Set so that the switch corresponds to the
program source? source,
@ Check tape monitor switch position, * Set to OFF except for tape playback. Refer to
page 13,
@ Check speaker selector position. @ Select in accordance with the speaker terminals
to which speakers are connected.
@ Check positions of muting switch and volume @ Set muting switch to OFF, and rotate volume
“control. control clockwise,
e Sound not heard immediately even though © Sound will not be heard for several seconds due
power switch is set to ON. to actuation of the muting circuit. See page 8.
Occasional noise heard. © Are components connected properly? © Connect to as to eliminate faulty contacts,
(Noise may decrease when ground wire.is con-
nected.)
© Any problem with connected components? © Correct fault.
Sound quality remains | © Check positions of tone and muting switches. © Set tone switch to ON and muting switch to
unaltered, OFF.
+
How! caused © Turntable and speakers are too close to one © Try changing the installation locations of the
when volume is raised. another, turntable and speakers. a
| | @ Installation locations of turntable and speakers © Do not turn up tye bass controls excessively,
are not stable.

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Continuous Power Output is 100watts” per chan-
nel, min., at 8ohms from 10 Hertz to 20,000
Hertz with no more than 0.005% total harmo-
nic distortion, or 100 watts* per channel at
4ohms from 10Hertz to 20,000 Hertz with
no more than 0.005% total harmonic
distortion.
Continuous Power Output
1OHz to SOkHz2 2. .... 100W + 100W {T.H.D. 0.01%, 8 ohms}
120W + 120W {T.H.D. 0,02%, 4 ohms}
Continuous Rower Output at TkHz (both channel driven)
T.H.D, 0,002%, Bohms ......-.045 100 watts per channel
Total Harmonic Distortion (10 Hertz to 20,000 Hertz)
continuous rated power output, .,.... No more than 0.005%
50 watts per channel power output, 8 ohms
No more than 0.004%
1 watt per channel power output, 8 ohms
ee er oe ee ee No more than 0.004%
Intermodulation Distortion (50 Hertz : 7,000 Hertz = 4: 1)
continuous rated power output... ... No more than 0.002%
50 watts per channel power output, 8 ohms
ence a Pee ce ke eo ae No more than 0.002%
1 watt per channel power output, 8 ohms
Le een eee en eee re «No more than 0.002%
Frequency Response... . . .., 5 to 200,000 Hertz '9 dB
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) ... 2... 20.0005 1V/50 kilohms
Duteat’: Speakon ys 006 i sinwe.s Gowen weenie s A,B, A+B
Headphones... . Low impedance , . ,
Damping Factor (20 Hertz to 20,000 Hertz, 8 ohms)
Hum and Noise (IHF, short-circuited, A network. . 2.0 0 6
Preamplifier Section
Input (Sensitivity /Impedance)
PHONON SNM can catenin ae 2.5mV/50 kilohms
PHONO 2 MC 100u¥/1002
CARTRIDGE LOAD Both Phono 1 and 2
100, 10k, 25k, SOk, 100k ohms
100, 200, 300, 400, S00pf
TUNER, AUX, TAPE PLAY 1,2....... 150mV/50 kilohms
TAPE PLAY 2 (DIN connector; HG model only)
30mV/80 kilohms
Phono Overload Level (T.H.D. 0.002%, 1kHz)
PHONO IT oy ca es pret esyom ae ner oe gin are eer synergy 250mV
PHONG 2 2.5 cee tidiol as 250mV (MM), 1Om¥ (MC)
Output (Level/Impedance)
TAPE REC 1,2) cc ke et eee eee 150mVv
TAPE REC 2 (DIN connector; HG model only)
PRE OUT .. 2.255 1¥/600 ohms, 3V/600 ohms (max.}
Total Harmonic Distortion
10 to 50,000 Hertz, 1V output, ...... No more than 0.006%
Frequency Response
PHONO (RIAA Equalization), . . . . 20Hz to 20,000Hz +0.2dB
TUNER, AUX, TAPEPLAY ...... SHz to 100,000Hz “4 4B
Tone Control
BASS 400Hz position... , . .+10dB, ~10dB (100Hz)
200Hz position +10dB, —10dB (SOHz)
Turnover Frequency ....-...-5 400H2/200Hz
TREBLE 2.5kHz position, ....... +10dB, —10dB (10kHz)
5kHz position
Turnover Frequency . .
Filter © SUBSONIC
+10dB,—10dB (20kHz)
SkKHZz/SkHz
fcr ‘1s Hz (1 2dB/oct)
. 8kHz (12dBsoct)
HIGH. «0.405
Hum and Noise (IHF, short circuited, A nework)
PHONO) MMIMC. 60.059 eisue cone eimagnmaieoet 90dB/72dB
TUNER, AUX, TAPE PLAY ......5.0e00ce ane 110dB
Hum and Noise (DIN, Continuous Power/SOmW)
PHONO 1 MM 72dB/62dB
PHONO 2 MM. eee 72dB/62dB
TUNER, AUX, TAPE PLAY 1,2..-.5-0000% 90dB /62dB
Hum and Noise (IHF A-202, '78}
PHONO | MM
PHONO 2MM
TUNER, AUX, TAPE PLAY 1, 2.
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Loudness Contour
Miscellaneous
Power Requirements, ..... . HG model; 220V/240V~ , 50/60Hz
S,S/G models; 110V&120V/220V/240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption .,...-.--+-255 HG model; 850W (max.)
S,5/G models; 250W (max.}
Dimensions ..... HG, S models; 420(W) x 150{H) x 425(D) mm
16-9/16(W) x 5-7/8(H) x 16-3/4(D) in
S/G model; 453(W) x 155(H) x 425(D) mm
17-11/16(W) x 6-1/8(H) x 16-3/4(D) in
Weight (Without Package}... , HG, S models; 18.0kg (391b 1 10z)
S/G model; 19.1kg (42lb 202)
Furnished Parts
Operating instructions 6.0... ee ee eee re ewe ete ene i
Fuse (S,S/G models only), 2. 6. et ee eet TOA 51,5451
* Measured pursuant to Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regula
tion rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifier.
NOTE:
Specifications and the design subject to possible modification
without nolice due ta improvements.
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