Pioneer SA-V210 User manual

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A=-V210
STEREO MIXING AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFICATEUR DE MIXAGE STEREO
STEREO-MIX-VERSTARKER
AMPLIFICATORE
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MISSAGGIO
STEREOFONICO
AMPLIFICADOR MEZCLADOR ESTEREOFONICO
WARNING:
The
apparatus
shall
not
be
exposed
to
dripping or splashing.
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Deutsch
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IMPORTANT
The lightning Hash with arrowhead. within an equilaterat
triangle, is intended to alert the user of the presence of
uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a nsk of electne shock tw persons
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
BO NOT OPEN
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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user of the presence of important
‘operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in |
the literature accompanying the appliance
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IMPORTANT
if the apparatus is fitted with AC mains power outletis!,
see REAR PANEL FACILITIES tor convenient
connection of additional Hi-Fi componentis}. Make all
connections to the AC outlet(s] and the signal terminals
fst. Connect the ptug to the wall socket last, make
sure that the power switch is off
FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
WARNING: This plug must only be connected to
siectronic apparatus equipped with suitable sockets.
if not, cut off the plug and fit an appropriate type in
accordance with the instructions below
Tha cut-off plug must be disposed of as an electrical
shock hazard could exist if connected to » socket
outlet.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code
Bive: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wites in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
marking 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 jeter N or
coloured biack.
The wire which is coloured brown musf be connected
to the termina! which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.

REAR PANEL
PANNEAU ARRIERE
RUCKSEITE
PANNELLO POSTERIORE
PANEL TRASERO
FRONT PANEL
PANNEAU AVANT
FRONTPLATE
PANEL DELANTERO
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PANNELLO ANTERIORE
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“This product complies with the Radio Interference require-
ments of the EC (European Community} Directive 87/208/EEC.“
“Questo apparato é conforme ai D.M. 13 Apr. 89 {Dir. 87/308/ .
CEE)”.
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munautaire de la CE nr. 87/308/EEC farréte du 16/8/89}.”
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| “Este aparato cumple las normas para interferencias de Radio
establecidas por la Directriz de la CE {87/308/EEC}.”
“Dieses Produkt entspricht den Funkentstérvorschriften der EG)
(87/308/EEC)”.
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will
know how to operate your model properly. After you have fi-
nished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for
in some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and
power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the
explanatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and
operating the unit is the same.
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CONTENTS
CONNECTIONS Pte egihy Dieu Re Hey t 3. TROUBLESHOOTING ----
PANEL FACILITIES ++ SPECIFICATIONS: ----
OPERATION
CONNECTIONS
Monitor TV Monitor TY Monitar TY Monitor TV
TV camera
LD player
From cable
receiver, etc. Connect the
MIC cables
from
a system
rack
To amplifier, ete
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Accessory
audio cords
Cassette deck Stereo amplifier
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
4s
this
could
cause
a
short
circuit
or
electric
shock.
Do
not
place
the
unit,
a
piece
of
furniture,
etc.,
on
the
power
cord,
or
pinch
the
cord.
Never
make
a
knot
in
the
cord
or
tie
it
with
other
cords.
The
power
cords
should
be
routed
such
that
they
are
not
likely
to
be
stepped
on.
A
damaged
power
cord
can
cause
fire
or
give
you
an
electrical
shock.
Check
the
power
cord
once
in
a
while.
When
you
find
it
damaged,
ask
your
nearest
PIONEER
authorized
service
center
or
your
dealer
for
a
replacement.
if you wish to upgrade your system in the future, use this jack to connect
such components as a Pioneer video disc autechanger commander.
Be sure to switch the power of the stereo amplifier and the stereo
component GN only after all connections of stereo system are
completed.
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CONNECTIONS
Connection of Speaker Cord
Strip off the vinyl coating and put the wire ends together.
1.
Loosen
the
screw
and
insert
the
wires
into
the
hole.
2.
Tighten
the
screw
and
fasten
the
wires.
Speaker (right) Speaker (left)
NOTE:
‘
Be
careful
to
avoid
wires
from
sticking
out
from
the
terminal
and
touching
other
wires,
as
this
might
cause
malfunction.
impedance of Speaker System
Speaker systems with a nomina! impedance of 4 to 16 2 can be used
when systems A or B are used separately. Use nominal impedance of
8 to 32. when playing both systems simultaneously.
PANEL FACILITIES
Connection of Input.and Output Cords
* Connect white piug to “L” side and red plug to “R” side. Make
sure to insert them securely.
R L
@ &
% White plug
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& Red plug
* Insert the pin plug of the connecting cords securely.
Incomplete plugging may result in noise or insufficient sound.
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127 V and 220 V only. Never use
this model with 110 V setting in Saudi Arabia.
Before your model is shipped from the factory, the switch is set to the
power requirements of the destination; nevertheless, you should check
that they are set properly before plugging the power cord into the AC
outlet.
1. Check the power cord disconnected.
2. Use a medium-size screwdriver.
3. Insert the screwdriver into the groove on the voltage selector, and
adjust so that the tip of the arrow points to the voltage value of your
area. VOLTAGE SELECTOR
s20-127¥ 10
240V 220v
Medium-size screwdriver hn
See page 2 for location of Panel Facifities
REAR PANEL
\. AUDIO INPUT jacks
@ LASERDISC
Connect to the AUDIO jacks of a LD player.
m@YvCR
Connect to the AUDIO OUT jacks of a VCR.
@ CABLE
For input of monophonic audio signals from cable receivers
etc, When both terminals are connected select 1 or 2 using
the sending device.
Mt TAPE/AUX
Can be connected to the PLAY (OUTPUT) jacks of a
cassette deck or to the OUTPUT jacks of other audio
components.
‘2 VCR SOURCE SELECTOR SENSITIVITY switch
Switch it for proper operation of the AUTO SOURCE SELECTOR
function of the SA-V210. For the AUTO SOURCE SELECTOR
function, see page 6.
M>: Normal position
L: (When no LASERDOISC signal is input.}
i "TAPE/AUX” or “CABLE” terminal is automatically
selected even though VCR is being played , set to this
position “L” to select VCR.
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H: (When no LASERDISC signal is input.)
If “TAPE/AUX” or “CABLE” is not selected even though
VCR finishes its playback, set to this position “H" to
select “TAPE/AUX” or “CABLE.”
3. VCR VGLUME control
Controls the volume of the VCR input terminals sound:
This control is normally centered but should be adjusted in
accordance with the volume of the LASERDISC.
<4: VCR MODE switch
This switch is used to select the VCR audio modes
{MONO/STEREO}.
Connect a VCR with monophonic audio output either to ”L” or
’R” AUDIO INPUT jack and set this switch to “MONO.”
i5) CABLE VOLUME contro!
Controls the volume of the CABLE input terminals sound.
This contro! is normally centered but should be adjusted in
accordance with the volume of the LASERDISC.
© TAPE/AUX SOURCE SELECTOR SENSITIVITY
switch
Switch it for proper operation of the AUTO SOURCE
SELECTOR function of the SA-V210.

PANEL FACILITIES
: Normal position
(When neither LASERDISC nor VCR signal is input.)
If
“CABLE”
is
automatically
selected
even
though
”
TAPE/AUX”
signal
is
being
played
,
set
to
this
position
7
L” to select "TAPE/AUX.”
H:
(When
neither
LASERDISC
nor
VCR
signal
is
input.)
if
AUTO
INPUT
selector
remains
at
“TAPE/AUX”
even
though
TAPE/AUX
finishes
its
playback,
set
to
this
position “H” to select “CABLE.”
7 TAPE/AUX VOLUME control
Controls
the
input
sound
level
of
devices
connected
to
the
TAPE/AUX
input
jacks.
This
control
is
normally
centered
but
should
be adjust for LASERDISC.
8) TAPE/AUX MODE switch
This
switch
is
used
to
select
audio
modes
(MONO/STEREO)
of
components
connected
to
the
TAPE/AUX
input
jacks,
Connect
4
component
with
monophonic
audio
output
either
to
“’L'’
or
RY
AUDIO
INPUT
jack
and
set
this
switch
to
“MONO.”
@ VISUAL INPUT jacks
WM 1 LASERDISC
Connect
to
the
VIDEO
OUT
jack
of
the
LD
player.
9.2 VCRICAMERA
Connect
to
the
VIDEO
OUTPUT
jack
of
the
VCR
or
TV
camera.
rs
1 VISUAL OUTPUT jacks
m1-3
Jacks
for.connection
to
the
VIDEO
INPUT
jacks
of
TV
monitors (maximum three monitors).
Wi VCR/CAMERA ONLY
Signats
input
to
the
“VCR/CAMERA”
VISUAL
INPUT
jack
of
the
SA-V210
will
always
be
output.
By
connecting
to
a
TV monitor, you can monitor a VCR or TV camera.
{? SPEAKERS terminals
Two
speaker
systems
(A
and
B)
can
be
connected.
For
details, refer to “CONNECTIONS” on page 3.
*
Always
connect
the
plus
(+)
and
minus
(—)
wires
of
the
speakers
to
the
speaker
terminals
of
the
same
polarity.
A
polarity error can cause unnatural sound.
12
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
(See
page
4)
13 MIC input jacks 1,2,3
Microphones
cannot
be
connected
directly
to
the
SA-V210.
When
placing
the
SA-V210
into
a
rack
with
MIC
cords,
connect
the
MIC
cords
of
the
rack.
When
using
microphones
with
key
control
remote
switch
connected
to
MIC
4
and
2,
connect
the
control
cords
to
the
KEY
CONTROLLER
jacks.
ff
a
microphone
is
connected
to
the
MIC
jack
on
the
front
panel,
front
input
has
pnonty.
NOTE:
*
Position
of
the
key
controller
may
change
by
connecting/disconnecting
of
the
remote
plug.
In
such
a
case,
set
it
again
to
the
desired
position.
©
For
the
key
control
function,
both
front
and
rear
inputs
are
effective.
14 AUDIO OUTPUT MONITOR L + R jack
The
L
and
R
audio
signals
input
to
the
audio
input
jacks
{LASERDISC,
VCR,
CABLE,
TAPE/AUX)
always
appear
as
L
+
R
monaural.
49 AUDIO OUTPUT jacks
These jacks are used to output the L and R audio signals to the audio
input jacks (LASERDISC, VCR, CABLE, TAPE/AUX).of this unit.
16 HOWLING CUT switch
In case of howling, set this switch to “ON.”
d? TAPE REC jacks
Connect
to
the
REC
(INPUT]
jacks
of
a
cassette
deck.
Mic
mixing
recording
will
be
possible,
because
signals.
processed
with microphone mixing are output.
When
“TAPE/AUX”
or
“CABLE”
has
been
selected,
no
sound
can be heard.
48 KEY CONTROLLER AUTO RETURN switch
ON
—
When
a
song
is
finished,
the
key
controller
will
automatically return to the standard key (4).
GFF
—
The
key
will
only
change
by
key
control
operation.
49: KEY CONTROLLER REMOTE CONTROL jack
*
If
you
wish
to
upgrade
your
system
in
the
future,
use
this
jack
to
connect
such
components
as
a
Pioneer
video
disc
autochanger
commander.
:
Connect
to
the
remote
control
terminal
of
the
Pioneer
commander
capable
of
controlling
the
key
controller.
(Use
the
controlling
cord
for
key
controller
supplied
with
the
commander.)
By
using
the
wireless
remote
controller
supplied
with
the
commander,
operation
of
the
SA-V210's
key
controller
can
be remote-controlied.
40 GND (Ground) terminal
Always
ground
this
unit
to
prevent
electrical
shock
and
to
avoid
generating
interference
or
noise
in
other
equipment.
@) Power cord
FRONT PANEL
1)
POWER
switch
(HZ
OFF,
a
ON)
Pressing
this
switch
turns
ON
the
power
tor
the
SA-V210.
Pressing
this
switch
again
turns
OFF
the
power.
‘2; MAIN VOLUME control
Controts
the
volume
of
the
sound
from
the
speakers.
‘3; MUSIC control
Controls
the
volume
of
equipments
connected
to
the
LASERDISC,
VCR,
CABLE
and
TAPE/AUX
jacks
on
the
rear
panel.
Normally,
keep
the
MAIN
VOLUME
control
near
the
5
~
7
position
and
use
the
MUSIC
control
to
adjust
the
volume
of the music source.
4) BALANCE control
Adjusts
the
balance
between
the
sound
from
the
left
and
right.
)» MUSIC. TONE controls
These
contro!
the
tones
(BASS/TREBLE)
of
the
music
source.
BASS:
Adjusts
the
low-frequency
tone.
TREBLE:
Adjusts
the
high-frequency
tone.
“€ MIC ECHO control
Controls
the
echo
levels
for
microphones
1,
2
and
3
simultaneously.
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PANEL FACILITIES
(Z MIC volume controls (MIC 1, 2 and 3)
To adjust the respective microphones’ volume level against
the music. source
Normally, keep the MAIN VOLUME control near the 5 - 7
position and use the MIC controls to adjust the volumes.
@ MIC 3 ECHO switch ( ON, 9, OFF)
This switch controls only the echo for the microphone 3
input. Pressing this switch turns off the echo.
@ KEY CONTROL switches/indicators
Press to change the pitch of the music. source.
m4
Key for standard setting.
Mtl #4
A maximum raise of four tones above the setting of the
standard key is possible in semitone-steps.
Mbt — b4
A maximum decrease of four tones below the setting of
the standard key is possible in semitone-steps.
NOTE:
No key change is possible when “CABLE” has been selected by
the input selector.
( AUTO SOURCE SELECTOR indicators
This unit automatically select the input source signals with
priority in the order of LASERDISC, VCR,TAPE/AUX and CABLE.
These indicators display the output source accordingly.
OPERATION
4 ECHO adjusting controls
Controis the microphone echo characteristics.
@ DELAY
Adjusts the echo delay time. Setting higher, the echo
intervals become longer, resulting in stronger echo effect.
@ REPEAT
Adjusts the echo repeat times. Setting higher, the echo
repeat times increase, resulting in stronger echo effect.
NOTE:
* When the DELAY control is adjusted while using the
microphone, the pitch may be changed:
¢ df the REPEAT control is set too high, echo may never stop. In
such a case, readjust the REPEAT control.
12: MAC and KEY CONTROLLER jacks
Three microphones can be connected simultaneously.
When using a microphone with key control switch, connect it
to MIC 1 of MIC 2 jack. And be sure to connect the control
cable to the KEY CONTROLLER jack.
13) MIC TONE controls
These controls adjust the tone (BASS/TREBLE) for
microphones 1, 2 and 3.
BASS: Adjusts the low-frequency tone.
TREBLE: Adjusts the high-frequency tone.
The numbers following the names of switches and controis in
this section correspond to the numbers shown in the "FRONT
PANEL.”
1..Turn the power ON to the SA-V210 and other
components.
* When using an LD player, Turn on the TV monitor.
2. Connect the microphone(s} to the MIC jack(s} 12.
3. Set the MAIN VOLUME control 2 as desired (e.g.
set to 5 — 7}.
4. Start playback. Adjust the volume level with the
MUSIC control 3 and speaker balance with the
BALANCE control 4.
5. Speak or sing with the microphone and adjust the
volume level with the MIC volume control (7).
6. Adjust the sound with the MUSIC TONE controls
©, ECHO adjusting controls if, MIC TONE
controts 13, and MIC ECHO control 6: as desired.
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7. Select the desired key with the KEY CONTROL
switches ‘9).
AUTO SOURCE SELECTOR
The SA-V210 automatically selects and outputs all input signals
according to the following priority.
} LASERDISC
2 VCR
3 TAPE/AUX
4 CABLE
The input sensitivity of VCR and TAPE/AUX can be changed by the
SOURCE SELECTOR SENSITIVITY switch on the rear panel
Automatic output switching of TV monitor
When the LD piayer is in stop mode, VIDEO signals from VISUAL
INPUT jack 2 (VCR/CAMERA) will be output from the VISUAL
OUTPUT jacks 1, 2 and 3 to the monitor.
Fade-in function for cable
When the SA-V210 is switched from LASERDISC, VCR or TAPE/AUX
mode to CABLE mode, the fade-in circuit activates and the volume
level gradually increases to the level that has been set by the MAIN
VOLUME contro! after approx. 2 to 8 seconds.

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
fie
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 is switched OFF.
Power cord is unplugged.
No sound from speakers.
oe
MAIN
VOLUME
control
is
set
to
minimum.
MUSIC
VOLUME
control
is
set
to
minimum.
Switch the power ON.
Connect the power cord.
Adjust
MAIN
VOLUME
control.
i
Adjust
MUSIC
VOLUME
control.
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disconnected.
No
sound
from
a
speaker.
*
BALANCE
control
is
set
to
max.
right
or
left
©
Set
the
contro!
to
center
pasition.
i
position.
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*
Either
plug
of
the
speaker
cord
is
*
Connect
the
plug
securely.
Microphone
mixing
does
not
*
Microphone
is
incompletely
plugged.
*
Plug
the
microphone
completely
to
the
operate.
terminal.
*
Microphone
is
operated
incorrectly.
*
See
the
Operation
Instructions
of
the
microphone.
©
MIC
volume
control
is
set
to
minimum.
*
Microphone’
s
switch
is
set
to
OFF.
*
Adjust
with
the
MIC
volume
control.
*
Set
the
microphone’
s
switch
to
ON.
MAINTENANCE
OF
EXTERNAL
SURFACES
*
Use
a
polishing
cloth
or
dry
cloth
to
wipe
off
dust
and
cirt.
\
®
When
the
surfaces
are
very
dirty,
wipe
with
a
soft
cloth
dipped
in
SPECIFICATIONS
some
neutral
cleanser
diluted
five
or
six
times
with
water,
and
then
wipe
again
with
a
dry
cloth.
Do
not
use
furniture
wax
or
cleaners.
Never
use
thinners,
benzine,
insecticide
sprays
and
other
cheri-
|
cals
on
or
near
this
unit,
since
these
will
corrode
the
surfaces.
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AMPLIFIER SECTION
DIN continuous power output
1 kHz, 1%,42..
Dynamic power {2
Total Harmonic Distortion
{AUX
IN,
1
kHz,
BOW,
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Input
Terminal
(Sensitivity/impedancel
Audio
MIC
VCR, TAPE/AUX...-
LASERDISC, CABLE
Video
LASERDISC,
VCR/CAMERA
......--------5
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@
Output
Terminal
(Output
level/Output
impedance}
Audio
MONITOR
L4+R,L,
RR...
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mV/5
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mV/2.2
kQ
Video
MONITOR,
VCR/CAMERA......----5
5
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2S
4s
1
Vp-p/75
Q
Speakers
Terminal
AorB
4to
16Q
8 to 322
Frequency Response
MIGS
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setae
aches
seta
need
100
Hz
to
20
kHz
°3
dB
LASEDISC,
CABLE,
VCR,
TAPE/AUX
pte
Meco
Oeaaree
REAR
es
each
ate
Sh
10
Hz
to
60
kHz
73
dB
Tone Control (Music/Mic)
BASS
2.0...
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dB/+12
dB
(100
Hz}
TREBLE.
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tees
#10
dB/'',
dB
(10
kHz)
Echo
delay
time/decay
time
......
150
to
300
msec/O~4
sec
Key
Control
Range
......-
+.2
musical
intervals
(9
positions)
Signal
to
Noise
Ratio
(DIN,
continuous
power/50
mW)
:
.
50
dB/50
dB
-78
dBiGO
dB
LASERDISC,
CABLE,
VCR,
TAPE,
TAPE/AUX
.
Power
Supply,
Others
Power
requirements
Power consumptions
Dimensions ............-.45
Weight (without package)
Accessories
Audio
cords...
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