Pioneer DC-777Z User manual

Operating
Instructions
STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE TAPE DECK AMPLIFIER
DC-777Z
FM/AM DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER TUNER
TX-888Z/TX-888ZL
AM/FM STEREO TUNER
TX-7772Z/TX-7772ZL
STEREO TURNTABLE
PL-8882Z/PL-777Z
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 connect-
ing and operating the unit is the same.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
[For U.S. and Canadian models]
The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear
panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed
warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your
security.”
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: to prevent ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION: pour prevenin Les cHocs
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE
AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU
UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF S! LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES & FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
Features
Checking the accessories
Initial turntable set-up
Connections
Antenna connection ..
Front panel facilities ..
How to handie cassette tapes .
Graphic equalizer controls
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CONTENTS
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
Only multi-voltage models are provided with this
switch. U.S., Canadian, European, U.K., and Austra-
lian models are not provided with this 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; neverthe-
less, you should check that it is set properly before plugging
the power cord into the AC outlet.
1. Disconnect the power cord
2. Use a medium-size screwdriver.
3. Insert the screwdriver into the groove on the voltage
selector and adjust to the voltage value of your area so that the
tip of the arrow point.
240 V |
/ , 120 Screwdriver
wWwoV / \ -127V
ALR, (alee.
“This produet is manufactured to comply with the radio
interference requirements. of EEC Directive 76/889/EEC
and 82/499/EEC.”
WARNING: To prevent FIRE OR SHOCK HaAz-
ARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Basic Operations. ........ccccssecesereccanereecenreareeereaeenee 14
Recording and playback using the audio timer......... 15
Mic mixing for singing along with
recorded accompaniment tg D
Maintenance .....
Troubleshooting.
Specifications...
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READ INSTRUCTIONS—All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The operating instruc-
tions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNING — All warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — Ali operating and use
instructions shouid be followed.
WATER AND MOISTURE — The appliance should
not be used near water — for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, ina
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc
LOCATION — The appliance should be installed in a
stable location
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The appliance
should not be mounted to a, wall or ceiling.
VENTILATION — The appliance should be situated
80 that its location or position does not interfere
with its proper ventilation. For example, the ap-
pliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug,
or similar surface that may block the ventilation
‘openings, or, placed in a built-in installation, such
as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
flow of air through the ventilation openings.
HEAT — The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
POWER SOURCES —The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance,
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them, paying particular attention te
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the appliance.
POLARIZATION — If your purchased product is
provided with a polarized power plug, please read
the following instructions. This product is
equipped with s polarized alternating current tine
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This piug will fit into the power outlet only
‘one way, This is a safety feature. If you are unable
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.
CLEANING — The appliance should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or
other volatile Jiquids since they may corrode the
cabinet,
IMPORTANT 1
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equi-
lateral 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 risk of electric shock to
persons,
IMPORTANT 2
If the apparatus is fitted with AC mains power out-
let{s), see REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenient
connection of additional Hi-Fi component(s). Make
all connections to the AC outlet(s) and the signal
terminals first. Connect the plug to the wali socket
last, make sure that the power switch is off. Discon-
nect the wall piug when the equipment is not in
{regular} use, e.g. when on vacation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
POWER LINES — An outdoor antenna should be OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — Ian out
located away from power lines. side antenna is connected to the amenna
NONUSE PERIODS —The power cord of the be sure the :
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet to provide some pr
when left unused for a tong periad of time. and beilt up static
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Care should be in the U.S.A. section 610 of the National Ele
taken
so
that
objects
do
not
fall
and
liquids
are
trical
Cade,
ANSI/NFPA
No.
70-1988,
provides
not spilled into the enclosure through openings information with respect to proper grourding of
DAMAGE
REQUIRING
SERVICE
—
The
appliance
the
mast
and
supporting
structure,
grouncing
ot
should be serviced by @ Pioneer authorized ser- the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit. 1
vice center or qualified service personnel when. of grounding conductors, iocation of antenr.
@ The power-supply cord or the plug has been discharge unit. connection to grounding ele
damaged; or todes, and requirements for the grotnding ale
® Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into trode. See Fig. A
the appliance; or
© The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
® The appliance does not appear to operate nor-
mally or exhibits @ marked change in perfor-
mance: or
© The appliance has been dropped: or the enciosure
damaged.
SERVICING —The user should not attempt to
service the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions. For all other servicing,
contact the nearest Pioneer authorized service
center.
a) Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm?) cop-
per, No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm?}
minum, No. 17 AWG (1.0 mp
copperclad steel, bronze wire, «
larger as ground wire.
b) Secure antenna lead-in anid
ground wires to house with
stand-off insulators spaced from
4 feet (1.22 meters) to 6
(1.83 meters) apart.
¢) Mount antenna discharge unit »
closely as possible to where fe
in enters house.
STANO-OFF_ d)_Use jumper wire not smaller than
INSULATORS B) No.6 AWG (13.3 mm4) copper
or the equivalent, when a sepa
rate antenna-grounding electrode:
is used,
See NEC Section 810-21 (j).
POWER LINES
SERVICE
ENTRANCE
CONDUCTORS,
ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE
TQ EXTERNAL ANTENNA
TERMINALS OF PRODUCT
ANTENNA
SERVICE ENTRANCE DISCHARGE UNIT c
EQUIPMENT GROUND
WIRE a,b
GROUND
eS CLAMPS
QPTIONAL ANTENNA
GROUNDING ELECTRODE he
DRIVEN 8 FEET (2.24 mj »
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(eg. interior metal water pipe)
BONDING — Ha INTO THE EARTH
JUMPERd ff IF REQUIRED BY
FIG.A
H
COCAL
CODES
SEE
UW NEC SECTION 810-21 (1)
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO'NOT OPEN
CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 1s
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, intended to alert the user of the pr af imparta
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO Operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions sa
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER the jiterature accompanying the appliancs.
SERVICING To QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
FOR USE IN THE UNITED As the colours of the wires in the mains |e
apparatus may not correspond with th:
KINGDOM marking identifying the terminals in your plug proceed
‘ as follows
ured in accor- The wire which is coloured biue must be conn
The wires in this mains lead are cox
dance
with
the
following
code:
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
lett
Blue:
Neutral
coloured
black.
Brown:
Live
The
wire
which
is
coloured
brown
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
L
or
coloured
red.
Equipment sold in the U.K. is not supplied with
@ power plug.
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FEATURES
Double deck configuration
The double deck configuration, with one deck for playback
only and the other for both recording and playback, provides
lots of fun with its double speed copying and relay play
functions.
5-control graphic equalizer
The graphic equalizer with its 5 controls allows the listener
to adjust the sound quality optimally.
24-station random FM/AM presetting
{(TX-888Z. TX-888ZL}
A total of up to 24 FM and AM stations can be preset in
order to facilitate instant recall of your favorite stations in
areas where the frequency bands are crowded with stations.
On models provided with the LW tuning band, a total of 24
FM, MW and LW stations can be preset.
FM MONO switch (TX-888Z, TX-8882ZL)
When the FM MONO switch is set to on, those stereo
broadcasts that are drowned out by noise can be tuned in
with greater clarity. The FM MONO reception mode can be
preset for individual broadcasting stations.
CHECKING THE ACCESSORIES
FM/AM Tuner
AM loop antenna
FM T-type antenna
INITIAL TURNTABLE SET-UP
1. Check accessory items and attaching |
pieces.
(
iS
EP Adaptor
Platter mat
2. Remove the 2 clampers and lift off the
platter. To remove the clampers, twist
them in the direction indicated in the
illustration, and lift them straight up.
Platter
Clampers. 7 = -
ST,
aa6
€
3. Hook the turntable drive belt over your
* finger.
4, Set the platter onto the turntable so
that the platter shaft passes through
it. Hook the drive belt over the motor
pulley. Rotate the platter a few times
by hand to make sure that the belt is
correctly in place.
(Ce iY ead mat
2
Belt
pulley O
Tonearm
Place the platter mat on top of the
platter.
Remove the band securing the
tonearm.
Disconnect the tonearm from the arm
rest.
Remove the stylus guard.
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CONNECTIONS
Proceed
as
follows
with
the
set-up
and
connections.
|
@
When
using
the
rack,
connect
the
AM
and
FM
antennas
be-
4.
Connect
the
speaker
cords
to
the
SPEAKERS
terminals
of
fore
mounting
in
the
rack.
It
can
be
difficult
to
connect
the
the
cassette
tape
deck
amplifier.
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antennas
after
mounting
in
the
rack.
5.
Finally,
connect
the
power
cord
of
the
cassette
tape
deck
1,
Connect
the
FM
antenna
and
the
AM
antenna
to
the
tuner’s
amplifier
to
the
AC
wail
socket
or
audio
timer
{AC
OUTLET).
i
antenna terminals.
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2.
Connect
the
tuner’s
input/output
cord
to
cassette
tape
r
|
deck
amplifier.
|
|
3.
Connect
the
turntable’s
cord
to
the
cassette
tape
deck
am-
plifier’s
jacks.
If
any
other
stereo
componentis
to
be
used,
|
connect
it
in
the
same
way
to
the
CD
or
VIDEO
jacks.
Plug
the
power
cord
into
the
AC
wail
socket
outlet
only
after
ail
the
connections
have been
completed.
Keep
the
power
switch
at
the
OFF
position.
Connecting the input/output cords
@
Insert
the
plugs
securely
into
the
jacks.
Improper
con-
nection
can
lead
to
sound
distortion
or
malfunctioning
®
The
white
plug
is
for
the
left
channel
connection
and
the
red
plug
for
the
right
channel
connection
When using
ther
turn!
Turntabi
Fi
another
turntable.
urntable
Be
sure
to
insert
the
plugs
all
the
way
ect
eect Red plug
|
!
acc
When using
PL 8882 or
PL-7772 turntables.
White plug,
Inse:t the connector obliquely trom above, and
Push it down until «t locks, thus ensuring that it is
connected. When disconnecting the connector
ull it in the opposite direction while pressing the
left and right claws
Connecting
the
speaker
cords
iki Cutter 2]
2 } Speaker cord x
(Left)
Speaker
(Right)
3]
L
ey
Twist
the
strands.
system 10mm
Pd
&
ZAR
woh
Sfeaker
hy
cord Push down Push up
Connect
the
cord
to
the
speaker
terminals,
making’sure
not
to
reverse
the
®
and
©
connections.
Check
that
the
speaker
cords
are
secure
and
will
not
be-
come
disconnected.
Compact disc player
p
Video disc player, etc NOTE:
a
a
ae
do
Do
not
allow
the
conductors
of
the
cords
to
project
beyond
the
ter-
minals
and
to
come
into
contact
with
other
conductors.
A
breakdown
or
failure
may
occur
when
conductors
touch
one
another.
To AC
wall socket
pe —N
Itlustration not applicable to U.K. model.
Speaker impedance
Connect
speaker
systems
with
a
nominal
impedance
of
bet-
ween 6 and 16 ohms.
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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
Radio reception is not possible unless the
antenna is properly connected.
The strength of broadcast signals varies from one area to
another (signal propagation is especially poor in metropol-
itan areas, where there are many tail buildings, and in
mountainous areas). Proper antenna installation is vital to
good reception
AM ANTENNA
The AM loop antenna supplied with the tuner should be
connected to the AM antenna terminals. The antenna
should be placed at a distance from the tuner, and should
not be allowed to touch metallic objects. Avoid placing it
near CD players, personal computers, television sets, and
other devices generating radio frequencies.
Setting Up the AM Antenna
®@ Fold out the supports on the bottom of the antenna
Insert the stopper in the hole in the antenna to lock them
in place.
@ Place the antenna ona level surface and rotate it to locate
the orientation that yields the best reception.
AM Loop Antenna Set-up
Hole
om
AM Loop Antenna Stopper
Connection
The accessory AM loop antenna must be
connected to ensure proper reception
External AM antenna
Indoor AM antenna
Provide
a
vinyl-coated
wire
(5
to
6
meters
long).
Secure
one
end
to
the
AM
terminal
and
the
other
end
to
a
wall
or
other
high
location,
Outdoor AM antenna
If
reception
is
still
poor
even
when
a
lead
antenna
has
been
stretched
out
indoors,
stretch
out
a
vinyl-coated
wire
and
se-
cure
it
outdoors.
Connecting the external AM antenna
Outdoor AM antenna
pea
Indoor AM antenna}
AM loop antenna
NOTE:
Do not detach the AM loop antenna when using the external AM
antenna.
FM ANTENNA
FM T-type Antenna Attachment
Connect the accessory FM T-type antenna to the FM
terminals, Stretch the antenna out to its full length, and affix
it to a wall, etc.
Stretch out both ends.
a aes
Correct
Wrong Wrong
The accessory FM T-type antenna must
be connected to ensure proper reception.
SERIES teu
External FM antenna installation
Use an external antenna when the signals from the station
are weak and cannot be picked up by the accessory T-type
FM antenna, or when the sound heard is accompanied by
large amounts of noise. There are two ways of connecting
the external FM antenna to the ANTENNA terminals: with
300-ohm feeder wire, or with a 75-ohm coaxial cable.
It is recommended that you use the 75-ohm coaxial cable,
so that the effects of extraneous noise are reduced to a
minimum.
When the connecting cable
is a 75-ohm coaxial cable
4 _75-ohm coaxial cable
with PAL connector
75-ohm coaxial cable
without PAL connector
OOOO
When the connecting
cable is a 300-ohm
feeder wire
AM/FM CHANNEL STEP SWITCH (TX-888Z only)
This switch is not provided on models for use in Europe,
North America, or Australia. (Provided only on models
stamped “Z/E” on packing case.)
The AM/FM channel step switch is located on the rear panel
of the digital synthesizer tuner. Before the tuner leaves the
factory, this switch is set to the channel allotment plan of the
area in which the tuner is sold. When the TUNING switch is
given a single push, the frequency display will change in the
foliowing units.
Model CHANNEL STEP | Frequency change
inati : iti
destination switch position av] AM
mode mode
North America and | 100 kHz/10 kHz 100 kHz | 10 kHz
Continental South
America
Other countries [50 kHz/9 kHz 5O kHz [9 kHz
NOTE:
® ff the switch is set to the wrong position, correct tuning
will not be possible.
Consult your dealer if you are not sure about the channel
ailotment plan in your area. 5
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