Pioneer SX-2300 User manual

STEREO RECEIVER
SxX=-2300
Instructions | SX-1800
Operating
* The illustration shows model SX-2300.
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 fin-
ished 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.
WARNING: to prevent Fire on SHOCK HAZARD, [For Canadian model]
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
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.
IMPORTANT
NOTICE
ATTENTION:
pour
prevenin
Les
cHocs
ELec-
.S. and Canadian deis TRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC
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The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT
panel.
Please
write
this
serial
number
on
your
enclosed
war-
ETRE
INSEREES
A
FOND
SANS
EN
LAISSER
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ranty card and keep in a secure area. This is for your security. A DECOUVERT.
Before Operating, Check the Position of These Graphic Equalizer Controls. 9
Switches Listening to the Broadcast. i]
Checking Accessory Items ..... Presetting Stations... 10
Surround System (SX-2300 Only).
Connecting the Power Cord
Rear Panel Facilities .
Connections ....,....
Front Panel Facilities
| To Listen to Other Music Sources
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| Setting the Unit Prior to Operation ....
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3
4
4 Tape Recording
5
6
7
8
Hints for Better Reception . .13 i
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The future of sound and vision.

IMPORTANT
1
The
lightning
flash
with
arrowhead,
within
an
equi
lateral
triangle,
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
of
the
presence
of
uninsutated
“dangerous
voltage”
within
the
product's
enclosure
that
may
be
of
sufficient
magnitude
to
constitute
a
risk
of
electric
shock
to
persons
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO.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
tangle
Is
intended
to
alert
the
user
of
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
epplarce
IMPORTANT
2
if the apparatus is fitted with AC mains power out
jet(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 wall socket
last, make sure that the power switch is off. Discon-
nect the wall plug when the equipment is not in
(regular) use, e.g. when on vacation
FOR
USE
IN
THE
UNITED
KINGDOM
The
wites
in
this
mains
lead
are
coloured
«nh
as
dance
with
the
following
code
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
Ag the colours of the wires in the mams jead of this
apparatus may fot correspond with the coloured
marking identitying 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 letter Noor
coloured black
The wire which 1s coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter Lor
coloured red
Equipment sold in the U.K. is not supplied with
a power plug.
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
~~
Ail
opesating
and
use
instructions should be followed.
WATER AND MOISTURE —-: The appliance should
not
be
used
‘near
water
for
example,
near
4
bathtub, washbowl., kitchen sink, iaundry tub, ina
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc
LOCATION
~--
The
appliance
should
be
installed
1n
@
stable
location.
WALL
OR
CEILING
MOUNTING
—
The
appliance
shauld not be mounted to a wail or ceiting.
VENTILATION
--
The
apptiance
should
be
situated
30
that
its
tocation
or
position
does
not
interfere
with
its
proper
ventilation.
For
example,
the
ap-
pliance
should
not
be
situated
on
a
bed,
sofa,
reg.
or
sitnilar
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, of other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
POWER SQUACES~- 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
—~
Powersupply
cords
should
be
routed
so
that
they
ase
not
likely
to
be
walked
on
or
pinched
by
items
placed
upon
ot
against
them,
paying
panicular
attention
to
cords
at
plugs,
convenience
receptacles.
and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
appijance
POLARIZATION
If
your
purchased
product
is
provided
with
a
polarized
power
plug,
please
read
the
following
instructions.
This
product
1s
equipped
with
a
polarized
alternating
current
Hing
plug
(a
plug
having
one
blade
wider
than
the
other).
This
plug
will
fit
into
the
power
outlet
ony
one
way. This
is
a
safety
feature.
H
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
satety
purpose
of
the
polarized
plug.
CLEANING -- The appliance should be cleaned onty
with a polishing cloth or a saft dry cloth. Never
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or
other volatile fiquids since they may corrode the
cabinet.
SERVICE ENTRANCE
EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING
{0.g. intorioe metal water pipe)
FIG. "
a
POWER
LINES
—
An
outdoor
antenna
should
be
located
away
from
power
lines
NONUSE
PERIODS
—
The
power
cond
of
the
appliance
should
be
unplugged
from
the
outlet
when
left
unused
for
a
long
period
of
time
OBJECT
AND
LIQUID
ENTRY
—
Care
should
be
jyaken
so
that
objects
do
not
fall
and
Eauids
are
not
spilled
into
the
enclosure
through
operangs
DAMAGE
REQUIRING
SERVICE
—
The
appliance
should
be
serviced
by
2
Pioneer
authorized
ser
vice
center
of
qualified
service
personnel
when
®@
The
power-supply
cord
or
the
plug
fas
been
damaged,
or
®
—
Objects
have
fallen.
or
liquid
has
been
spied
nto
the
appliance:
oF
® ©The appliance has been exposed to tain, oF
@
The
appliance
does
not
appear
to
operate
nor
maily
or
exhibits
a
marked
change
in
perfor
mance; oF
®
=
The
appliance
has
been
dropped;
oF
the
enclosure
damaged
SERVICING
—
The
user
should
not
attempt
to
service the appliance beyond that described m the
operating
instructions.
For
all
other
servicing
contact
the
nearest
Pioneer
authorized
service
center
POWEFL LINES
SERVICE
ENTRANCE
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SONDING
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SROLNO
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SE
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
GUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING -~ Han out
side
antenna
ts
connected
to
the
antenna
termu-
pal, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as
to provide some protestian against voltage surges
i built up static charges.
in the U.S.A. section 810 of the Nauonal El
trical Code, ANSI/NFPA No 70-1984, providet
information with respect 10 proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wise to an antenna discharge unit, size
ef
grounding
conductors.
location
of
antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding elec:
pe (84 mm*) aly
minum, No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm*)
copperslad steal, bronze wire, or
larger as ground wire
hy Secure antenna lead-in and
ground wires to house with
stand-off insulators spaced from
4 feet (1.22 meters) to 6 feet
(1.83 meters) apart.
c) Mount antenna discharge unit as
closely as possible to where lead
in enters house.
Use jumper wire not sitaiter tan
No.6 AWG (13.3 mr*) copper.
on the equivalent, when a sepa
rate antenna-grounding electrode
is used
See NEC Section 810-2
STANDOFF dj
INSULATORS b
NTENNA
EAD-IN WIRE
TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA
TERMINALS OF PRODUCT
ANTENNA,
OPTIGNAL ANTENA
E
W DRIVEN 8 FEET
he— INTO THE EARTH
HIF REQUIRED BY
LOCAL CODES SEE
CHON 818.21 (8
i" DISCHARGE UNIT ©
GROUND
WIRE ab
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BEFORE
OPERATING,
CHECK
THE
POSITION
OF THESE SWITCHES
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
Only multi-voltage models are provided with this
switch.
U.S.,
Canadian,
European,
U.K.,
and
Australian
models are not provided with this switch.
Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127V and 220V
only. Never use this model with 110V setting in Saudi
Arabia.
The line voltage selector switch is on the rear panel. Before
your model is shipped from the factory, this switch is set to
the power requirements of the destination. Check that it is
set properly before plugging the power cord into the AC
outlet. If the voltage is not properly set or if you move to an
area where the voltage requirements differ, adjust the selec-
tor switch as follows.
4. Use a medium-size screwdriver.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the groove on the voltage
selector, and adjust so that the tip of the groove points to
the voltage value of your area.
Medium-size
screwdriver
2204 240¥
10v 120-127
CHANNEL STEP SWITCH
Only multi-voltage models are provided with this switch.
U.S., Canadian, European, U.K., and Australian models are not
provided with this switch.
Before your model is shipped from the factory, the switch is
set to the channel allotment plan of the destination; never-
theless, you should check that it is set properly before use.
If the switch is set to the wrong position, figures on the fre-
quency display will not come to a stop with FM or AM tuning.
NOTE:
Contact your dealer for more information if you are not sure about
the channel allotment plan in your area.
CHANNEL STEP
ears FM- a
a -AM- =
Other ea North and South America
CHECKING ACCESSORY ITEMS
FM T-type Antenna AM Loop Antenna
AM loop antenna construction
* Unfold all four legs of the AM loop antenna toward the out-
side, and insert the stopper inside the legs into the hole in
the AM loop antenna to fix it in position.
Leg
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SURROUND SYSTEM (SX-2300 Only)
What is surround sound?
With ordinary stereo, sound normally comes only from
speakers in front of the listener. In a concert hail or theater
though, sound reflected from the walls and ceiling reaches
the listener from aif directions. This is what accounts for the
feeling of ambience or spaciousness of a live performance.
Surround sound works to reproduce these effects to provide
fuller, more “live” sound
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
Surround Speakers Installation Exampie
For getting the most out of the surround system, place the
speakers as shown below.
Power outlet
ce
iL
AC Outlet —— =
UNSWITCHED:
Power flows continually to this outlet, regardless of whether
the receiver's POWER switch is ON or OFF. Electrical power
consumption of the connected equipment should not exceed
100 W.
The
equipment
should
be
disconnected
by
removing
the
mains
plug
from
the
wail
socket
when
not
in
regular
use,
e.g.
when
on
vacation.
NOTE:
Deo
not
connect
appliances
with
high
power
consumption
such
as
heaters,
irons,
or
television
sets
to
the
AC
OUTLET,
in
order
to
avoid
overheating
or
fire.
This can cause the receiver to malfunction.
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CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
(For U.S.A. and Canadian models)
Household electrical outlets are provided with specific
polarity, a positive side and a negative (ground) side. This
unit utilizes such polarity in order to improve sound quali-
ty. As shown in the illustration, be sure to insert the power
plug so that its blades match the width of slots in the
outlet.
Household electrical outlet.
(f HI Long slot is negative
: 7 (ground) side.
UT
= ~__ Insert the wide blade
into the ground side slot.

REAR PANEL FACILITIES
@ CHANNEL STEP switch (See page 3)
@ FM/AM ANTENNA terminals
Use these antenna terminals for receiving FM and AM
broadcasts.
@ INPUT jacks
PHONO ... Connect to the output cables from a turntable.
CD ... Connect to the output jacks of a compact disc player.
VCR/LINE .. Connect to the output jacks of a video cassette
recorder etc.
@ TAPE 1/DAT jacks
Connect these jacks to the tape deck or digital audio tape
deck.
() TAPE 2 jacks
Connect these jacks to the tape deck.
@© AC OUTLET (See page 4)
© @
@ POWER CORD (See page 4)
(8) VOLTAGE SELECTOR (See page 3)
@ SPEAKERS terminals
A: Connect to a first set of speakers (or the front speakers in
a surround system).
B: Connect to a second set of speakers {or the surround
speakers in a surround system (SX-2300 only)).
40 SURROUND LEVEL selector switch (SX-2300 only)
By selecting one of the three positions (L: Low, M: Mid, H:
High), the sound volume from the surround speakers can be
changed.
@ GND terminai
Connect to the ground fead of a turntable.
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CONNECTIONS
AM loop antenna
T-type
FM antenna
AM LOOP ANTENNA
® Unfold all four legs of the AM loop antenna toward
the outside. and insert the stopper inside the legs into
the hole in the AM loop antenna to fix it in position.
® Set the antenna on a level surface. and point in the
direction that gives opumum reception,
® Do not install the antenna in locations where it
touches the cover of the receiver or other metal ob-
jects, or near a CD player. personal computer, or tele-
vision set .
iHustration not
applicable to
the U.K. model.
cc =
Speaker sys-
tem A or front
speakers
Speaker sys-
tem B or sur-
round speak-
ers
Turntable
CD piayer
Antenna ground
Although grounding is not necessary for reception it is
recommended for protection against damage from lightning
if an outdoor FM antenna is used. Grounding is recom-
mended as well, to help reduce noise and hum.
NOTE:
Never
make
the
ground
connection
to
a
gas
pipe
as
sparks
could
cause
the
gas
to
ignite.
Audio
input/output
jacks
of
this
unit
are
dull
and
tin-plated,
aiming
at
high
quality.
Connecting the speaker cords
ia Cutter
Speaker -card
hes Twist the strands.
[4]
@ Push up
@ Insert
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Tape deck
Tape deck
Only
the
SX-2300
can
be
connected
to
@
surround
system.
Connecting the input/output cords
When another stereo component {purchased separately) is con
nected, note the following instructions’
®
Connect
the
plugs
properly
ully
connections
can
cause
nose
and
also
breakdowns
and
failures.
®
The
white
terminal
is
for
the
left
channel
and
the
red
terminal
is
for
the
right
channel.
NOTE ABOUT SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
[SX-2300]
When g either A or B:
®
TI
waker
systems
used
should
have
an
impedance
of
be-
tween
6
and
16
ohms
When using A and B sunultaneously :
®
The
speaker
systems
us
should
have
an
impedance
of
be-
tween
12
and
32
ohms,
When using a
@
The
speaker
systerns
used
should
have
an
impedance
of
between
8
and
16
ohms.
[SX-1300]
®
Speaker
systems
used
should
have
an
impedance
of
between
8
and
16
ohrns.
{SX-2300/SX-1300]
@
Be
sure
that
connections
are
secure.
Check
to
make
sure
that
°
wires
do
not
protrude
from
their
terminals.
®
Do
not
allow
the
speaker
cords
to
become
shorted
Damage
may
result
to
your
unit.
©
Do
nat
attempt
to
simultaneously
connect
two
sets
of
speakers
to
a
single
side
(A
or
B).
When
using
two
sets
of
speakers,
connect
one
set
to
side
A
and
one
set
to
side
B.
urrouad system

FRONT
PANEL
FACILITIES
The illustration shows mode! SX-2300.
$X-1300 only
2 eS =| c=s
@) POWER switch
When this switch is pressed, power is supplied to the unit.
Press the switch again to turn power off.
@ SPEAKERS switches (MOFF, mON)
These are used to select the speaker through which you wish
to listen.
A: When the speakers connected to A terminals are in use.
B: When the speakers connected to B terminals are in use.
¢ Turn both A and B speakers to OFF position when only the
HEADPHONES are inuse.
NOTE: (SX-1300 only}
No sound will be heard through the speakers when both A
and B switches are depressed if only one set of speakers has
been connected to either A or 8B SPEAKERS terminals.
(@ SURROUND selector switch (SX-2300 only)
By pressing the A and B SPEAKERS switches, then pressing
this switch ON, you can obtain surround reproduction. If you
press this switch OFF again, normal reproduction from both
speakers A and B will be obtained.
@ PHONES jack
Connect the plug on your headphones to this jack. To listen
to a program through the headphones, set both SPEAKERS
A and B switches to the OFF position.
&) SIMULATED STEREO switch (SX-2300 only}
This turns monaural signals into simulated stereo sound. Use
this when you wish to experience the sense of stereo pres-
ence with AM broadcasts, VCR or other monaural signal
sources.
NOTE:
This function can also be used with stereo sources, but it wilf
result in a different sound from the normal stereo sound.
(©) MEMORY SCAN switch
Press this switch to scan the stations in the memory.
@) FM MODE AUTO/MONO selector switch
Use to select the auto stereo mode or monaural mode when
listening to FM broadcasts. The monaural mode has been
selected when the FM MONO indicator is lighted.
‘Auto stereo mode:
Normally leave in this mode for reception. When a stereo FM
broadcast is received, it will be automatically reproduced in
stereo sound.
Monaural mode:
When receiving distant stations or stations with weak broad-
cast signals, the input signal may be weak, thus resulting in
increased noise during FM stereo broadcasts. In this event,
setting the receiver to the monaural mode will reduce the
noise. In this case, however, FM stereo broadcasts will be
reproduced in monaural sound.
NOTE:
This switch has no effect on reception of AM broadcasts.
@ TUNING AUTO/MANUAL switch
Works during FM reception.
Use this switch to select either the AUTO mode or the
MANUAL mode.
When the “AUTO” indicator is lit, the receiver is in the AUTO
mode. (See page 9}
@) MEMORY switch
This is used to memorize stations. When the switch is
pressed, the frequency indicator will flash. To memorize the
frequency of any station, press the STATION CALL switch
while the frequency indicator is flashing. (See page 10.)
STATION CALL switches
These switches are used to preset and recall desired broad-
casting stations.
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SETTING THE UNIT PRIOR TO OPERATION
@) TUNING switches (DOWN, UP)
UP: The FM or AM band is scanned in the direction of increas-
ing frequency.
DOWN: The opposite operation to that of the UP switch
takes place.
@ Tape monitor switch
(TAPE 2] — Press when listening to tape playback with a
tapedeck.
@ FUNCTION switches
Use to select playback source.
[TAPE 1/DAT] — Press when listening to tape playback with
a cassette tape deck or digital audio tape deck.
[VCR/LINE] — Press when listening to programs frarn a com-
ponent connected to the VCR/LINE terminals.
{CD] — Press when listening to compact disc playback with
a CD player.
[TUNER] — Press when listening to AM or FM broadcasts
with a tuner.
[PHONO] — Press when listening to record playback on a
turntable.
@ VOLUME control
Use to adjust volume level.
BALANCE control
Should normally be left in the center position. Adjust balance
if the sound is louder from one of the speakers. If the right
side is louder, turn toward the LEFT position and if the left
side is louder, turn toward the RIGHT position.
SETTING THE UNIT PRIOR
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER controls
The equalizer is divided into five frequency ranges (100 Hz,
330 Hz, 1 KHz, 3.3 kHz, 10 kHz) to tailor music to the in-
dividual taste of the listener.
@) Band Selector switches
These switches are used to select either AM or FM reception.
AM: Push this switch for AM reception.
FM; Push this switch for FM reception.
G3) OPERATION DISPLAY panel j
{a} Indicates the function selected —(f} FM STEREO indicator
by the function switches: oes
{g) AUTO tuning indicator
(b) Indicates frequency or channel
(STATION CALL number).
(c) SURROUND indicator {i} TUNED indicator
(h) FM MONO indicator
{d) SIMULATED STEREO indicator
{e) TAPE monitor indicates
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TO OPERATION
@ Before operating the unit, be sure to set it as shown below.
Set the volume control
to the “0” position.
Set the BALANCE control
to the center position. i
Press the SPEAKERS switch
corresponding to the speaker
system to be used.
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Set the TAPE 2 switch to OFF
(TAPE 2 indicator goes off).

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER CONTROLS
The advantage of the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER over conven-
tional tone controis is that with the five controls of the
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER it is possible to control five different
narrow, distinct sections of the audio band. With conventional
tone controis a setting for a bass or treble boost or cut will also
affect the lower or upper mid frequencies. The frequency
bands controlled by the five slide controls have been chosen
to yield the maximum possible control action within the audio
spectrum.
100 Hz: The 100 Hz control is very useful in enhancing low
bass notes as in organ music.
330 Hz; The 330 Hz controi will allow you to vary the upper
bass frequencies.
1kHz: The 1 kHz control is the presence control and can
be used very effectively to emphasize, or de-
emphasize vocalists.
3.3 KHz: The 3.3 kHz control will add brilliance and clarity to
brass instruments and violins.
10 kHz: The 10 kHz control can be used to make up for
missing high frequencies absorbed by the environ-
ment and to add a natural crispness to music.
, Emphasize
frequency range
De-emphasize
y frequency range
LISTENING TO THE BROADCAST
¢ Check that ail terminals are properly connected before
switching on the unit.
AUTO TUNING (FM reception)
The electronic tuning circuit inside the unit will search for the
station.
1 Turn on the POWER switch of the unit.
2 Press the TUNER switch of the function switches.
3 Set the band selector switches for FM reception.
4 Press the TUNING MANUAL/AUTO switch to
establish the AUTO tuning mode {the AUTO
indicator lights).
5 Press the TUNING switches *‘UP (+)’’ or “DOWN
(—)' for a higher or lower frequency as desired.
The frequency will change rapidly during scanning. The
AUTO TUNING wiil stop automatically when the station is
located and the TUNED indicator will light up.
NOTE:
When the AUTO TUNING is in use, reception may not be possi-
ble over fong distances or when signals are weak. At these times
manual tuning is recommended.
6 Adjust the volume with the VOLUME con-
trol and the tone with the GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER controls.
MANUAL TUNING (FM/AM reception)
1 Turn on the POWER switch of the unit.
2 Press the TUNER switch of the function switches.
3 Select your desired broadcasting band using the
band selector switches.
4 Press the TUNING MANUAL/AUTO switch to
establish the MANUAL tuning mode (the AUTO
indicator goes off).
5 Use the TUNING switches to locate the frequency
of the desired station.
For step-by-step searching, press the TUNING switch once
and release it immediately. For continuous rapid scanning
keep the TUNING switch pressed. The TUNED indicator
will light up when the desired station is tuned in best.
NOTE;
The TUNED indicator wil not function tar broadcasts received
over fong distances or when signals are weak
§. Adjust the volume with the VOLUME con-
trol and the tone with the GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER controls.
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PRESETTING STATIONS
PRESETTING 2
1.
Turn
on
the
POWER
switch
of
the
unit.
2
Select
band
of
station
to
be
memorized.
3
Tune
is
desired
station.
¢
See
the
AUTO
TUNING
section
for
information
on
reception
using
Auto
Tuning.
©
See
the
MANUAL
TUNING
section
for
information
on
reception
using
Manual
Tuning.
MODE
switch
to
forcibly
memorize
the
station
in
the
mon-
aural
mode,
or
memorize
the
station
in
the
auto
stereo
mode
(with
FM
MODE
switch
left
in
the
MONO
position).
4 Press the MEMORY switch.
©
The
display
will
flash
(about
5
seconds).
(am) wht,
{
5
Sc
|
ay | 3109.05 fei
5 Press the STATION CALL switch.
e While the display is flashing, press the switch cor-
responding to the station which you wish to preset or
re-preset.
|
When
presetting
a
station
to
Mode
1
(e.g.
presetting
|
a
station
to
No.
Q):
By pressing the station call switch once, the station will
be preset to Mode 1. (1 ~ 12)
Frequency
display
Press once
“
Station call switch number
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When
presetting
a
station
to
Made
2
(e.g.
presetting
a station
te
No.
21):
By pressing the station call switch twice, the station will
be preset to Mode 2. (13 ~ 24)
=
AMAA
ce «> | Frequency
i. ft c | display
Station call switch number
e
After
you
press
the
STATION
CALL
switch,
the
display
will flash for about 3 seconds, then the station will be
memorized,
If
you
press
another
switch
while
the
display
is flashing, the station will not be memorized.
Press twice
|
MEMORY
SCAN
_|
Pressing
the
MEMORY
SCAN
switch,
radio
broadcasts
preset
inthe
memory
are
scanned
in
order
for
convenient
confirma-
tion,
The
scanning
of
preset
stations
can
be
cancelled
by
pressing
the
MEMORY
SCAN
switch
once
more
or
by
press-
ing
one
of
the
STATION
CALL
switches.
| RECEPTION USING P
1 Press the STATION CALL switch into which the desired
station has been memorized.
® To listen to a Mode 1 broadcast, press the switch once,
and to fisten.to a Mode 2 broadcast, press it twice.
* By pressing the STATION CALL switch, the switch
number will be displayed, then the frequency will be
displayed.
In
this
way,
simple
and
accurate
reception
of
any
desired
station
is
possible.
NOTE:
If
a
preset
station
has
been
erased,
consult
with
a
.
:
Pioneer authorized service station
Last station memory
« When the amplifier’s POWER switch is pressed to turn the
power on, the last station received before the power was
previously turned off will be received again.
« When power is ON, if the BAND selector switch is
pressed,
the
fast
station
received
before
the
BAND
selec-
tor switch was previously pressed will be received again.
i
|
1

TO LISTEN TO OTHER MUSIC SOURCES
TAPE RECORDING
1. Turnon the POWER switch of the unit. Also turn on
the power to the stereo components you wish to
use.
2. Use the function switches and tape monitor
switches as appropriate to select the desired pro-
gram source.
to TAPE
To listen to the compo-
| | FUNCTION TAPE MONITOR
| switch | switch
tape on
onnacted | = TAPE 2 ON
j
3. Operate the appropriate stereo compo-
nent to play back the program source.
4. Adjust the volume with the VOLUME con-
trol and the tone with the GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER controls.
[For a tape deck]
6 See od
SST a Sit
You can record an FM or AM broadcast, or a sound source
connected to the VCR/LINE, CD, PHONO, or TAPE 1/DAT
terminals.
1. Turn on the POWER switch of the unit.
2. Select the sound source to be recorded.
3. Turn on (or start) the sound source to be recorded.
4. Operate the tape deck connected to the
TAPE 1/DAT or TAPE 2 terminals.
e For details of operating the tape deck, read the operat~
ing instructions of the tape deck.
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TO LISTEN TO OTHER MUSIC SOURCES
COPYING TAPES
When
two
tape
decks
are
used,
the
sound
played
back
on
®
To
edit
a
recording
of
an
FM
broadcast
in
order
to
cut out
the
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE
1/DAT
jacks
can
be
recorded
unwanted
commercials,
recording
only
the
desired
material
on
the
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE
2
jacks.
onto
another
tape.
® To make a tape copy with contents identical to the origi- i
nal tape. |
TAPE 1/DAT
RECORDING
ee |
|
[When using two tape decks]
1 Load the playback tape (i.e. the pre-recorded tape) in the 3 Operate the tape decks to begin copying.
deck connected to the TAPE 1/DAT jacks, and the tape Set the tape deck with the original (playback) tape to the
to be recorded in the other deck connected to the TAPE playback mode, and set the tape deck with the non-
2 jacks. recorded tape to the recording mode.
2 Press the proper Function switch,
® To copy from the tape deck connected to TAPE 1/DAT
jacks to the deck connected to the TAPE 2 jacks ... Press
TAPE 1/DAT.
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
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HINTS FOR BETTER RECEPTION
EXTERNAL FM ANTENNA
The main advantage of FM over AM is the quality of the
broadcast signal. In order to benefit fully from the high signal
quality of FM broadcasts, it is recommended that a special-
purpose FM antenna be installed. in weak signal areas, a
multi-element (3 element, 5 element, 7 element) antenna
should be used.
FM OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
There are two ways of connecting the FM antenna to the
antenna input terminals: with a 300-ohm twin-lead feeder or
with a 75-ohm coaxial cable. To get the most from the receiver
performance, a 75-ohm coaxial cabie is recommended since it
is more immune than the twin-lead feeder to noise and in-
terference from external sources. If an FM antenna has already
been erected outdoors, connect it, referring to the figure.
GROUNDING
Grounding is recommended if reception of FM programs is im-
paired by noise. To ground, connect a thick polyvinyl in-
sulated wire to the GND termina! and attach the other end to a
metal water pipe or grounding bar or wind it around a copper
plate and bury it,
NOTE:
Never connect a wire to a gas pipe for grounding since sparks may
ignite the gas.
EXTERNAL AM ANTENNA
If it is not possible to obtain adequate AM reception even by
changing the orientation of the AM loop antenna, a separate
indoor antenna, or an outdoor antenna should be installed.
INDOOR AM ANTENNA
Use a viny! insulated wire (5 — 6 m) and connect one end to
the AM antenna terminal and affix the other end to the wall or
ceiling, as high as possible.
OUTDOOR AM ANTENNA
If reception quality is not improved sufficiently even when an
indoor antenna is used, a vinyt insulated wire should be in-
stalled outside and fixed in place.
NOTE:
Do not detach the AM loop antenna when using an indoor or an out-
door AM antenna.
Connecting the coaxial cable
FM antenna
T
40
20
La
Core (+) Shield (~)
Unit: mm
|_ Shield
762 terminals
Connecting the 3002 feeder
FM antenna
Twist the
strands
i
¢
eo
|
L
nn eee
Unit: mm
300
feeder
3002 terminals Ground terminal
Outdoor AM antenna
AM indoor antenna
(Polyvinyl insulated
AM Icop antenna
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Incorrect
operations
are
often
mistaken
for
trouble
and
malfunctions.
If
you
think
that
there
is
something
wrong
with
this
compo-
nent,
check
the
points
below.
Sometimes
the
trouble
may
lie
in
another
component.
Investigate
the
other
components
and
elec-
trical 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 does not come on
even when POWER button
is pressed.
© Power cord is disconnected.
i No sound Is produced,
| even when FUNCTION
button is selected.
® VOLUME control is set to @ (MIN)
®
Speaker
connecting
wires
are
disconnected
from
speaker terminais
@ Connect cord securely.
¢ Turn the VOLUME control toward.
¢ Connect wires to terminals securely.
@ One or both of the input cords are disconnected.
+ ® Connect input cords securely
© TAPE 2 switch is in the ON pasition
® Press the switch to the OFF position.
Sound is produced from
one speaker only.
@ BALANCE control is set too far to one side or
| _ the other.
| @ Set BALANCE controi to center position.
ls One F
One of the speaker connecting wires or input
cords is disconnected.
® Connect wires and cords securely.
Noise is produced during
| reception of AM broad-
casts when the power
button of this unit or other
components is turned ON
or OFF.
High noise level.
* AM loop antenna picks up electrical noise
created by switch contacts.
® Place AM foop antenna as far away as possible
from this and other components.
* Station has not been tuned in to correct fre-
quency.
* Tune the station in correctly.
i
* Antenna has not been connected or has become
disconnected.
® Connect the antenna securely.
FM reception
| © Accessory T-type antenna remains bundled up or
® Stretch both ends of antenna taut and locate in
direction yielding optimum reception.
it is not pointing in the right direction.
| @ Weak broadcasting station signals.
i
® Replace accessory T-type antenna with outdoor
FM antenna.
| * Noise picked up from other equipment (or, in
particular, from passing automobiles).
*
Multipath
results
when
signals
from
broadcasting
station
entering
antenna
directly
are
mixed
with
signals
which
have
been
reflected
by
mountains
or
high
buildings
on
their
way
to
antenna.
This
results
in
distorted
sound
and
noise.
|
® Try altering direction and mounting position of
antenna. If an outdoor antenna has been
erected, place it as far away as possible from
passing traffic and replace connecting cable with
75-ohm coaxial cable.
| AM reception
* AM antenna not pointing in right direction.
* Chunge AM antenna’s direction and find a posi-
tion where reception is improved.
® Weak broadcasting station signals.
* Erect outdoor AM antenna or connect ground
wire. ci
: @ Noise being picked up from other equipment
| (especially electrical appliances using motor or
fluorescent lights).
® Stop using appliances generating noise or
remove them from vicinity of stereo equipment.
No auto stop.
(FM reception)
¢ input signals are not strong enough.
¢ If a T-shaped antenna is used, change over to an
outdoor antenna.
° Perform manuai tuning.
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{SX-2300}
Amplifier Section
Continuous Average Power Output is 60 watts* per channel,
min., at 8 ohms from 20 Hertz to 20,000 Hertz with no more than
0.07% total harmonic distortion.
Continuous Power Output (hoth channel driven}*
20 Hz - 20 kHz, T.H.0. 0.07%. 8 Q.. gee bagasse pred vinsaye sa0d 60 W + 60 W
Dynamic power output (with EIA test signal)
2/4/93 ohms |. a
Total Harmonic Distortion*
kHz, 60W.8Q 2.
Input (Sensitivity Ampedance)
PHONO ..... 5 bent eee
OD, VCR/LINE, TAPE 1/DAT. TAPE 2 .........
Phono Overload Level (T.H.D. 0.01%, 1,009 Hz)
PHONO ..... . cha : si nashta seveesienaae 130 mV
Output Level
TAPE REC...
Frequency Response
PHONO (RIAA Equalization) ......
CD, VCR/LINE. TAPE 1/DAT. TAPE 2 ..... 10 Hz to 70,000 Hz =$2 dB
Signat-to-Noise Ratio WHF, short circuited, A network}
PHONG 5: siiiestedesefosematetcneasne bert Tvate
CD, VCR/LINE, TAPE 1/DAT, TAPE 2....
Graphic Equalizer frequency band
sccesee 100 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 3.3 KHz, 10 kHz, +8 dB
145 W/125 W/85 W
0.01%
ere 2.5 mV/47 kQ
sitzes 150 mV/22 kQ
FM Tuner Section
Frequency fAange....... ce cence certs center ee ee eee 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
Usable Sensitivity ....... 10.3 dBE, IHF (0.95 xV/75 Q)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity
MONO... ie 15.3 GBF (1.6 uV/75 Q)
STEREO Gi ides de: 37.1 ABE (19.5 uV/75 Q)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
MONO .... ..78 dB {at 85 dBA)
STEREO .... ..7§ dB (at 85 dBf)
Distortion
STEREO . a +. 0.3% (1 kHz}
Alternate Channei Selectivi 55 dB (400 kHz)
Stereo Separation ... 35 dB (1 kHz)
Frequency Response .
Antenna Input...
AM Tuner Section
Frequency range, when 10 kHz step .
When 9 kHz step........ eegskateabiat ides ;
Sensitivity
IHF, Loop antenna...
Selectivity........ es re swseieheen Haugan hide sue
Signal-to-Noise Ratio... cee eecestenee ‘
. 7 30 Hz to 15 kHz (+1 dB)
. 300 2 balanced, 75 Q unbalanced
.. 530 kHz to 1,700 kHz
++ 531 kHz to 1,602 kHz
wieiteneelnd 300 uV/m
20 dB
60 dB
ATIRGTUIRG 203 505.134 hima iia peta tad teretetanng iter inerysieriiieteaseie AM Loop Antenna
Miscellaneous
Power Requirements
US., Canadian model... cerseeceeeeee
Other destination models
~-AC 110 V, 120 V—-127 V, 220 V, 240 V (switchable), 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
U.S., Canadian models 0... cee 15 W (UL), 415 VA {CSA}
Other destination models Se teee .495 W
Dimensions... 420 (W) X 120 (H} X 337 (D} mm
16-9/16 IW) X 4-3/4 (H) X 13-9/32 (D) in
Sune p geedavegnnenn 7.0 kg (15 Ib 7 02)
teeeeeee AC 120 Voits, 60 Hz
Weight (without package} .....
Furnished Parts
FM T-type Antenna ...
AM Loop Antenna....
Operating Instructions...
*Measured pursuant ta the Federal Trade Commission’s Trade Regulation rule
on Power Output Claims for Amplifier.
NOTE:
Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice
due to improvements,
{SX-1300}
Amplifier Section
Continuous Average Power Output is 40 watts* per channel,
min., at 8 ohms from 20 Hertz to 20,000 Hertz with no more than
0.07% total harmonic distortion.
Continuous Power Gutput tboth channel driven)*
20 Hz - 20 kHz, T.H.D. 0.07%, 82...
Dynamic power output (with EIA test signal)
ALB DAINS oop) etn 20% davvhsva reasons fttittttteeeeeerteereeeeee BO WI65 W
Total Harmonic Distortion .
7 kHz, 40 W, BQ...
Input (Sensitivity/impedance)
PHONO...... Srinbtase techie itgds
CD, VCR/LINE, TAPE 1/DAT, TAPE 2
Phono Overload Level (7.1.0. 0.01%, 1,000 Fz}
1 4OW + 40 W
ceceeees BOV%
cece 2B mV/47 kQ
wo. 180 mV¥/22 kKQ
PHONO. hades Beds twee ah Moni de Gudea er aN
Output Level
TAPE REC......... ‘ Eatgnaginss eeieeedp : .. 160 mV
Frequency Response
PHONO {RIAA Equalization) 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz +0.5 dB
CD, VCR/LINE, TAPE 1/DAT, TAPE 2 10 Hz to 70,000 Hz °$3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network)
PHONO ... inaid engi’ : 4 % 72 dB
CD, VCR/LINE, TAPE 1/DAT, TAPE 2 “ feseysteee BF OB
Graphic Equalizer frequency band
. 100 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 KMz, 3.3 kHz, 1G kHz, +8 dB
FM Tuner Section
Frequency range ....
Usable Sensitivity
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity
MONO...... ma iaecvausyshei pau etidedatas Nise YF ty sets OS OBES BV/TS Q):
ceeesesee:87.5 MHz to 168 MHz
.. 10.8 BF, IHF (0.95 2V/75 Q)
STEREO: cis cnaies vaca circeeeees SA ABE (19.5 2/75 Q)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
MONO... 78 dB {at 85 dBf
STEREO. v.75 dB (at 85 dBf}
Distortion
STEREO oro: 2-e reece .-1 0.3% (1 kHz)
Aiternate Channel Selectivity...
Stereo Separation... ee
Frequency Response ..
Antenna Input .......
55 dB (400 kHz)
searsetereessearees OO GB (1 kHz)
.1030 Hz to 18 kHz (+1 dB)
-300 Q balanced, 75 Q unbalanced
AM Tuner Section
Frequency range, when 10 kHz step .
When 9 khz step...
... 830 kHz to 1,700 kHz
.. 531 kHz to 1,802 kHz
Sensitivity
IHF, LOOp ANteNN|.... eee reer teesetesseeseeiesseres SOO EV /e
Selectivity ae ver 20 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio... ‘ a 50 dB
Antenne 2.23 Ancien eke . AM Loop Antenna
Miscellaneous
Power Requirements
US., Canadian model .............
Other destination models
AC 110 ¥V, 120 V—127 V, 220 ¥, 240 V (switchable}, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
U.S. Canadian models...
Other destination models.,
Dimensions ....
AC 120 Volts, 60 Hz
175 W (UL), 235 VA (CSA)
w-... 420 (W) X 120 {H} x 337 (DB) mm
16-9/16 (W) X 4-3/4 (H) % 13-9/32 (D) in
Weight (without package) .... 6.2 kg (13 Ib 11 oz)
Furnished Parts
FM T-type Antenna ..
AM Loop Antenna ....
Operating instructions .............
*Measured pursuant io the Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regulation rule
on Power Output Claims for Amplifier.
NOTE,
Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice
due to improvements.
15
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