Pioneer MA-990 User manual

@) PIONEER:
The Art of Entertainment
MA-990
MIC. MIXER 7
MEZCLADOR DE MICROFONO
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IMPORTANT
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
English
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage" within the praduct'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 USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL,
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.
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
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| The power switch is secondary connected and therefore does not separate the unit from mains power in standby position
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INFORMATION TO USER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will net
occur in a particular installation. {f this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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| - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
~ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please
read
through
these
operating
instructions
so
you
will
know
how
to
operate
your
model
properly.
After
you
have
finished
reading
the
instructions,
put
them
away
in
a
safe
place
for
future
reference.
In
some
countries
or
regions,
the
shape
of
the
power
plug
and
power
outlet
may
sometimes
differ
from
that
shown
in
the
explanatory
drawings.
However,
the
method
of
connecting
and
operating
the
unit
is
the
same.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS... 2
FEATURES
ACCESSORIES .
CONNECTION ..
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CONTENTS
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
HOW TO OPERATE..
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
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This symbol alerts the user that important meaning concerning
the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included |
in the paragraph.
Therefore; it should be read carefully in order to avoid any
problems.
The following symbols, found through out this manual and labels.
on the products, alert you to potentially dangerous conditions to
the operator, service personnel, or the equipment.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
AND
WARNINGS
/A\ WARNING
This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice which can
result in severe personal injury or death.
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This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice which can
result in personal injury or property damage.
ZA\ WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
/\ CAUTION
lf something abnormal occurs
Such as an unusual noise or smell during use, immediately turn
off the power switch. Be sure to disconnect the power cable
and call for repair service.
De not disassemble.
Never inspect the inside or remodel this machine. If the customer
remodels this machine, PIONEER will no longer guarantee its
performance.
Installation
Do not install in locations which are:
@ Exposed to sunlight
® Near a heater or stove
@ Dusty
@ Have humid arid have poor ventilation
@ Exposed to oily smoke, steam, or heat, such as near the kitchen
@ Unstable or not level
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Do not damage the power cable.
@ Do not pull or hold the cable with wet hands. This causes a
short or electric shock.
When connecting/disconnecting the power cable, hold the AC
adaptor main body.
© Do not place the power cable under the main unit or under
furniture.
Do not knot the cable or walk on it; the power cable may be
damaged and cause electric shock or fire
Avoid contact with water or foreign
material.
Do not allow any metal, inflammabtie, or liquid to fall into the
machine.
Do not place a water-filled vase or glass on this machine. If foreign
material or liquid drops into the machine, immediately disconnec
the power cable from the outlet and call for repair service.
Do not drop.
Do not drop or strongly bump this machine.
Storage
If you do not use for a long period, turn the power switch off and
disconnect the power cable from the outlet.
Daily care
Do not use benzine, thinner, or alcohol, which may damage the
surface finishing.
Wipe off surface dirt with a dry cloth. If very dirty, wipe using a
soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral detergent; then wipe
off surface moisture using a dry cloth.

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
Only multi-voltage models are provided with this switch. 1, Use a medium-size screwdriver.
U.S., Canadian, European, U.K., and Australian modeis 2. Insert the screwdriver into the groove on the voltage
are not provided with it. selector, and adjust the tip of the arrow so that it points to
Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127V and 220V only. the printed voltage value for each area.
Never use this medel with 110V setting in Saudi Arabia.
The line voltage selector switch is on the rear panel. Before WOUTAGE SELECTOR
the model is shipped from the factory, this switch is set to the s
power requirements of each destination. Check that it is set
properly before plugging the power cord into the AC wall
socket. If the switch is not properly adjusted to the voltage,
or if the place of residence is changed to an area where the
voltage requirements differ, adjust the selector switch as
follows:
FEATURES
@ Input selector functions
Three audio inputs, including LD, VCR, and TAPE, can be
selected by a single operation.
@ Three microphone input systems
With individual microphone volume control adjustable to each
microphone input level.
m Rendition of music and voice mood
according to your feeling
Digital Signal Processor (DSP) installed. ‘Music impression’
in surround mode and ‘voice impression’ in chorus mode can
be selected.
@ Digital key control function
Pitch can be controlled in a range of 9 stages by half tone
without changing music speed.
@ Other karaoke functions
@ ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE 4
@ VOCAL PARTNER
You can enjoy your music in many ways.
ACCESSORIES
@ Operating instructions x 1 @ Audio cord x1 |
(Red, white}
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CONNECTION
Match the color when connecting audio connection plugs and
terminals to white (left audio) and red (right audio) cords.
—O>
LD
player
To
audio
£
VCR
{video
deck}
output
To
audio
output
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1 AUDIO It 2aupio IN AUDIO OUT
3/ TAPE
AUDIO IN
Before using the unite, set to line
voltage. Detailed information can be
found on page 3
if the INPUT SELECTOR button is set
to TAPE and a cassette tape is played,
the sound is output from the OUT
terminal of AUDIO OUT. To record
cassette tape sound, connect the
AUDIO terminal or audio amplifier
recording terminal.
Cassette tape deck
Stereo amplifier
Notes on connection
® Turn off each equipment power before connection.
@ Fully insert the plug. Incomplete connection may cause noise.
@ Hold the plug when disconnecting; do not pull the cord.
@ When more than one piece of equipment is connected, turn
off the equipment not used to prevent mutual interference.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
‘D POWER switch/indicator
Press to turn on the power and indicator. Press again to turn
off the power and indicator.
‘D> SURROUND (surround button)
Enhances the music mood.
‘3) CHORUS (chorus button)
Enhances the vocal mood.
® ONE T. K.
(ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE button)
Reduces the vocal sound of non-karaoke LD and tape.
When set to ON, the indicator is lit.
® VOC. P. (VOCAL PARTNER button)
Reduces the playback vocal and increases your voice as the
main vocal during singing with a microphone. When set to
ON, the indicator is fit.
© KEY CONTROL (key contro! button)
Enables changing the accompaniment pitch.
@ INPUT SELECTOR (input select button)
1, 2, and 3/TAPE audio are changed over.
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(3)
@® MUSIC SOURCE VOLUME control
Controls sound volume of the music source.
@ MIC. 3 ECHO
{microphone 3 echo changeover button)
Sets echo of only microphone 3 to ON/OFF.
@ MIC. ECHO (digital echo control)
Adjusts the echo effect in VOCAL mode.
@ MIC. CONTROL
{microphone control input)
Key control can be operated from the microphone by
connecting the control mini plug of PIONEER remote control
karaoke microphone DM-C930, DM-C820 and DM-C530.
@® MIC. VOLUME control
Controls sound volume of the microphone connected to the
microphone terminal.
® MIC. inputs
Connect the microphone plug.
For @ and @, see ‘Mood up Functions’ on page 6. For @, ©, and ©, see “CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR KARAOKE PRACTICING”
on page 6.
HOW TO OPERATE
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u To play karaoke with laser disc, video tape, or cassette tape
@ Turn on the power switch.
@ Set the INPUT SELECTOR button to 1, 2, or 3/
TAPE (cassette tape).
NOTE:
When the power is turned on, 1 is selected automatically.
@Connect a microphone and turn on the
microphone switch.
@ Adjust the microphone sound volume control.
© Adjust the echo effect using the echo control.
© Adjust the music source volume control.
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HOW TO OPERATE
@ Mood up Functions
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@ To change the music presentation impression
(SURROUND)
Press the SURROUND button, gives the sound impression
of a spacious music hall.
OFF AON
@ To change the voice impression (CHORUS)
Press the CHORUS button, provides an effect as if singing
with two or three people even when singing alone.
NOTE:
When CHORUS is selected, the key control is automatically
set to the standard pitch.
When the key control button is pressed at this time, the chorus
musical interval can be changed.
m@ CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR KARAOKE PRACTICING
@ To change to karaoke play at the touch of button
(ONE T. K.)
Press the ONE T. K . (ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE) button, the
indicator is lit, the sound volume of the general stereo
source vocal is turned down, and you can easily enjoy
karaoke-like software, Press again to turn off the indicator
and return to the normal mode.
@To replace the singer's voice with your voice
(VOC. P.)
Press the VOC. P. (VOCAL PARTER) button, the indicator is
lit, the singer's voice is replaced with your voice when.you
sing. For example, you can practice a male part (or female
part) of a duet tune and leave the counter part to the original
source.
NOTES
@ This effect depends on the music source.
@ The ONE T. K. indicator light during your singing with
microphone indicates that the function is operating normally.
@ If MIC. 3 ECHO is set to OFF, VOCAL PARTNER is not
available with microphone 3.
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©®To change music pitch (KEY CONTROL)
Use the key control buttons (#, 4, b) to adjust to your own pitch.
tt: Increases the pitch by a half tone each time pi
(4 steps max.)
| &: Returns to the standard pitch.
{4 steps max.)
& Decreases the pitch by a half tone each time pressed
The music pitch can be controlled from the PIONEER
remote control microphones (DM-C930, DM-C820 and DM-
C530}
NOTE:
Operation of the once-more switch on that microphone is not
available on this machine.

TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
1 No sound is output.
2 The singer's voice is not rep!
PARTNER) button is pressed.
the user's voice if the VOC. P. (VOCAL |
| @ The user's voice is too weak.
3 The ONET. K. button has been pressed, |
but the singer's voice is not turned down. |
Cause
@ The INPUT SELECTOR switch is set to
another input source.
ncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think something is wrong with this unit, check the points
below. Investigate the other components and electrical attachments being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after the checks
isted below, consult your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer.
Remedy
@ Set the INPUT SELECTOR switch to the
corresponding input source.
i with | @ The microphone sound volume is closer
to MIN
@ Rotate the microphone volume control
toward MAX.
@ Sing loudly.
e The source being used prevents
the singer's voice from being output from
the center.
@ The singer's voice may not be turned
down depending on the music source.
4 Pressing the sharp or flat button does not
operate the key control.
@ The CHORUS button is set to CHORUS. e Press the CHORUS button to turn off.
5 Key control cannot be operated from a
commercially available microphone.
SPECIFICATIONS
@ The microphone control terminal is not
connected.
@ The microphone switch is not turned on. | @ Turn the microphone switch on.
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e Connect the microphone to the
microphone control terminal.
INPUL satstsash tek etigeMecerleinedes 3 microphone systems
@ Microphone (sensitivity/impedance) ........ 1 mV/20 kQ Audio cord........
@ Audio (sensitivity/impedance) ............ 160 mV/100 kQ
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@ Audio (level/impedance) . v 150 mV/5 kQ
Power voltage
sober isbeaseats AC110V/120-127V/220V/230-240V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption . .14W
Weight.... w 3.1kg
Dimensions ...........00 420 (W) x 85 (H) x 316 (D) mm
{excluding protruding portion) NOTE:
3 audio systems Accessories
Operating instuctions ......0.....
Specifications and design subject to possible modifications
without notice, due to improvements.
Published by Pioneer Electric Corporation.
Copyright & 1995 Pioneer Electronic Corporation
All rights reserved
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Published by Pioneer Electric Corporation
Copyright © 1995 Pioneer Electronic Corporation.
All rights reserved.
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