Pioneer SX-255R User manual
Operating
Instructions
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 fu-
ture
reference.
in
some
countries
or
regions,
the
shape
of
the
power
plug
and
power
outlet
may
sometimes
differ
from
that
shown
in
the
ex-
planatory
drawings.
However,
the
method
of
connecting
and
operating
the
unit
is
the
same.
CHECKING
ACCESSORY
ITEMS
.
CONNECTIONS
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REAR
PANEL
FACILITIES
FRONT
PANEL
FACILITIES
REMOTE
CONTROL
UNIT
FACILITIES
SETTING
THE
UNIT
PRIOR
TO
OPERATION
CONTENTS
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RECEIVER
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PARTS
MASTER
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
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RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
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TO
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BROADCAST
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The
Art
of
Entertainment
CHECKING
ACCESSORY
ITEMS
FM
Antenna
AM
Loop
Antenna
CONNECTIONS
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Remote
control
unit
Dry
cell
batteries
(SIZE
"AA*(RE6P)}
Setting
up
the
AM
Antenna
+
Insert
the
claw
on
the
bottom
of
the
antenna
into
the
hole
in
the
leg.
+
Place
the
antenna
on
a
level
surface
and
rotate
it
to
locate
the
orientation
that
yields
the
best
reception.
+
Use
the
attachment
hole
in
the
leg
to
screw
to
wall
or
other
location,
then
insert
the
claw
on
the
bottom
of
the
antenna
into
the
hole
in
the
leg
(fixing
the
antenna
in
the
direction
that
gives
the
best
reception).
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Lead
wire
@
Leg
@®
Lead
wire
NOTE
FOR
FM
ANTENNA:
Stretch
the
antenna
out
to
its
full
length,
and
affix
it
to
a
wall,
ete.
NOTE
FOR
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA:
The
antenna
should
be
placed
at
a
distance
from
the
receiver,
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.
EXTERNAL
FM
ANTENNA
The
main
advantage
of
FM
over
AM
is
the
quality
of
the
broad-
cast
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,
etc.)
antenna
should
be
used.
FM
OUTDOOR
ANTENNA
CONNECTIONS
There
are
two
ways
of
connecting
the
FM
antenna
to
the
an-
tenna
input
terminals:
with
a
300
twin-lead
feeder
or
with
a
75
coaxial
cable
.
To
get
the
most
performance
from
the
receiver,
a
75
coaxial
cable
is
recommended
since
it
is
more
immune
than
the
twin-
lead
feeder
to
noise
and
interference
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
insulated
wire
to
the
GND
terminal
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
in-
door
antenna,
or
an
outdoor
antenna
should
be
installed.
INDOOR
AM
ANTENNA
Use
a
polyvinyl
insulated
wire
(5
-
6m)
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
polyviny!
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
giideer
AM
antenna.
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Connecting
the
ca:
cable
FN
antenna
AM
indoor
antenna
(Polyvinyl
insulated
wire)
eee
75
unbalanced
terminal
Outdoor
AM
antenna
AM
loop
antenna
CONNECTIONS
When
not
using
the
unit for
a
long
period,
disconnect
the
power,
vr
cord.
i“
—
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
+
Set
the
antenna
on
a
level
surface,
and
point
in
the
direction
that
gives
optimum
reception.
+
Do
not
install
the
antenna
in
locations
where
it
touches
the
AM
loop
antenna
cover
of
the
receiver
or
other
meta!
objects,
or
near
a
CD
player,
personal
computer,
or
television
set.
FM
Antenna
\
om
Speaker
system
A
Speaker
system
B
Cassette
deck
Cassette
deck
LD
player
CD
player
tummtable
NCR
/DVD
player,
etc.
aks
Connecting
the
input/output
cords
NOTE
ABOUT
SPEAKER
CONNECTIONS
When
another
stereo
component
(purchased
separately)
is
con-
+
Speaker
systems
used
with
this unit
should
have
an
imped-
nected,
note
the
following
instructions.
ance
of
between
8
and
16.
+
Connect
the
plugs
properly.
Faulty
connections
can
cause
noise
+
Be
sure
that
connections
are
secure.
Check
to
make
sure
that
and
also
breakdowns
and
failures.
wires
do
not
protrude
from
their
terminals.
+
The
white
terminal
is
for
the
left
channel
and
the
red
terminal
+
Do
not
allow
the
speaker
cords
to
short-circuit.
Damage
may
is
for
the
right
channel.
result
to
your
unit.
+
Do
not
attempt
to
connect
two
sets
of
speakers
to
a
signal
side
{A
or
B).
When
using
two
sets
of
speakers,
connect
one
set
to
Connecting
the
speaker
cords
side
A
and
the
other
set
to
side
B.
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Cutter
123
Speaker
cord
~23
specs
cue
BE
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|
Twist
the
strands.
@
Push
up.
@
Insert.
3
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REAR
PANEL
FACILITIES
@)
FM/AM
ANTENNA
terminals
Use
these
antenna
terminals
for
receiving
FM
and
AM
broad-
casts.
@
PHONO
jacks
Connect
to
the
output
cables
from
a
turntable.
@
GND
terminal
Connect
to
the
ground
lead
of
a
turntable.
Use
a
screwdriver
to
connect
with
the
ground
terminal.
@
TAPE
2
MONITOR
jacks
Connect
these
jacks
to
a
cassette
deck.
®
TAPE
1/VCR
jacks
Connect
these
jacks
to
a
cassette
deck
or
video
cassette
recorder.
(6)
LD/DVD
jacks
Connect
to
the
output
jacks
of
an
LD
player,
DVD
player
or
an-
other
unit.
@
CD
jacks
Connect
to
the
output
jacks
of
a
compact
disc
player.
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@®
CONTROL
OUT
jacks
Connect
this
jack
to
other
Pioneer
components
bearing
the
|
mark
when
using
the
remote
control
of
this
unit
to
control
the
other
components.
Gp
Receiver
Pioneer
component
bearing
the
fj]
mark.
To
the
CONTROL
IN
Re
ti
I
s
;
emote
contre
jack
of
the
Pioneer
unit.
.
component
bearing
the
fi]
mark.
@
SPEAKERS
terminals
A:
Connect
to
a
first
set
of
speakers.
B:
Connect
to
a
second
set
of
speakers.
MOTE:
No
sound
will
be
heard
through
the
speakers
when
both
A
and
8
buttons
are
depressed
if
only
one
set
of
speakers
has
been
connected
to
either
A
or
B
SPEAKERS
terminals.
FRONT
PANEL
FACILITIES
@
POWER
STANDBY/ON
switch/STANDBY
indica-
tor
This
is
the
switch
for
electric
power.
ON:
When
set
to
the
ON
position,
power
is
supplied
and
the
unit
becomes
operational.
When
set
to
the
STANDBY
position,
the
main
power
flow
is
cut
and
the
unit
is
no
longer
fully
operational.
A
minute
flow
of
power
feeds
the
unit
to
maintain
operation
readiness.
The
STANDBY
indicator
is
illuminated
during
standby
mode.
+
The
accessory
remote
control
unit
can
also
be
used
to
operate
STANDBY/ON.
STANDBY:
NOTE:
When
the
power
is
initially
turned
ON,
muting
will
be
applied
to
prevent
sound
from
being
output
for
approx.
§
seconds.
@
SUPER
BASS
button
Wher
this
button
is
pressed,
the
bass
sound
will
be
emphasized.
@
Function
buttons
Use
to
select
playback
source,
[PHONO]
Press
when
listening
to
record
playback
on
a
turntable.
(TUNER]
Press
when
listening
to
AM
or
FM
broadcasts
with
a
tuner.
[LD/DVD}
Press
when
listening
to
programs
from
a
component
connected
to
the
LD/DVD
jacks.
{CD]
Press
when
listening
to
compact
disc
playback
with
a
CD
player.
ITAPE
1/VCR]
Press
when
listening
to
tape
playback
on
cassette
deck
1
or
ona
video
cassette
recorder.
@)
TAPE
2
MONITOR
button
Press
when
listening
to
tape
playback
and
monitor
the
record-
ing
sound
with
the
cassette
deck
2.
®
VOLUME
control
Use
to
adjust
volume
fevel.
MQ
@
14
©
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.
@
SPEAKERS
(
ML
OFF,
.m.
ON)
buttons
These
are
used
to
select
the
speaker
through
which
you
wish
to
listen.
A:
When
the
speakers
connected
to
the
A
terminals
are
in
use.
B:
When
the
speakers
connected
to
the
B
terminals
are
in
use.
+
Turn both
A
and
B
speakers
to
the
OFF
position
when
only
the
headphones
are
in
use.
NOTE:
No
sound
will
be
heard
through
the
speakers
when
both
A
and
B
buttons
are
pressed
if
only
one
set
of
speakers
has
been
con-
nected
to
either
A
or
B
SPEAKERS
terminals.
@
MEMORY
button
When
the
unit
is
in
the
frequency
display
mode,
pressing
this
button
will
result
in
the
memorization
of
the
current
broadcast
band,
reception
frequency,
CLASS
and
FM
MPX
mode,
@
MPX
MODE
selector
button
Use
to
select
the
auto
stereo
mode
or
monaural
mode
when
listening
to
FM
broadcasts.
The
monaural
mode
has
been
se-
jected
when
the
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
broadcast
signals,
the
input
signal
may
be
weak,
thus
resulting
in
increased
noise
during
FM
stereo
broadcasts.
In
this
event,
setting
the
re-
ceiver
to
the
monaural
mode
will
reduce
the
noise.
In
this
case,
however,
FM
stereo
broadcasts
will
be
reproduced
in
monaural
sound.
NOTE:
This
button
has
no
effect
on
reception
of
AM
broadcasts.
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Remote
sensor
window
ad?
CLASS
button
Use
to
switch
between
preset
memory
classes
1
to
3.
In
each
class,
one
station
can
be
memorized
in
each
of
the
1
to
10
sta-
tions,
enabling
a
total
of
30
stations
to
be
memorized.
42
FM/AM
selector
button
This
button
is
used
to
select
either
AM
or
FM
reception.
43
TUNING
buttons
{~,+)
+:
The
FM
or
AM
band
is
scanned
in
the
direction
of
increasing
frequency.
-:
The
opposite
operation
to
that
of
the
UP
button
takes
place.
DISPLAY
section
04
STATION
buttons
(-,+)
+:
Stations
change
in
order
in
the
upward
direction.
-:
Stations
change
in
order
in
the
downward
direction.
a8
BASS
tone
control
Use
to
adjust
low-frequency
tone.
The
center
position
is
the
flat
{normal}
position.
When
turned
to
the
right,
low-frequency
tones
are
emphasized.
46
TREBLE
tone
control
Use
to
adjust
high-frequency
tone.
The
center
position
is
the
flat
{normal}
position.
When
turned
to
the
right,
high-frequency
tones
are
emphasized.
@?
BALANCE
control
Should
normally
be
feft
in
the
center
position.
Adjust
balance
if
the
sound
is
iouder
from
one
of
the
speakers.
If
the
right
side
is
louder,
turn
toward
the
L
position
and
if
the
left
side
is
louder,
turn
toward
the
R
position.
®
|
S.BASS
@
S.BASS
indicator
Lights
up
when
the
SUPER
BASS
button
pressed.
@®
TAPE
2
monitor
indicator
Lights
up
when
the
function
buttons
is
set
to
TAPE
2
MONITOR
on,
@
CLASS
1
2
3
indicator
Indicates
the
class
selected
by
the
CLASS
buton.
The
current
CLASS
is
displayed.
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(4)
¢
|
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Tel
ee
i
STEREO]
TUNED
MONO
MEMORY
@
STEREO/MONO
indicator
MONO
:
Lights
up
when
the
FM
MONO
mode
is
selected
with
the
MPX
MODE
button.
STEREO:
Lights
up
when
a
stereo
FM
broadcast
is
being
received.
©)
TUNED
indicator
Lights
up
when
a
station
is
tuned.
©
MEMORY
indicator
@
Character
indicator
REMOTE
CONTROL
UNIT
FACILITIES
REMOTE
CONTROL
RANGE
When
operating
the
remote
control
unit,
point
the
front
of
the
unit
at
the
front
panel
of
the
receiver.
The
remote
control
unit
may
be
used
within
a
range
of
about
7
meters
from
the
remote
sensor,
within
angles
of
up
to
about
30
degrees.
Remote
control
will
not
be
possible
if
there
is
an
obstacle
be-
tween
the
remote
control
unit
itself
and
the
remote
sensor
win-
dow
in
the
receiver,
Performance
of
the
remote
control
unit
is
adversely
affected
in
the
presence
of
strong
fluorescent
light.
Keep
such
lights
away,
specially
from
the
sensor
window.
LOADING
BATTERIES
1.
Open
the
rear
cover.
2.
Install
size
“AA”
(IEC
R6P)
batteries
correctly
matching
the
polarities.
3.
Close
the
cover.
»
SS
|
Incorrect
use
of
batteries
may
lead
to
jeakage
or
rupture.
Always
be
sure
to
follow
these
guidelines:
A:
Always
insert
batteries
into
the
battery
compartment
correctly
matching
the
positive
(+)
and
negative
(-)
polarities,
as
indicated
in
side
the
compartment.
B:
Never
mix
new
and
used
batteries.
C:
Batteries
of
the
same
size
may
have
different
voltages,
de-
pending
on
their
type.
Do
not
mix
different
types
of
batteries.
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necewven
nettere
Conte
wut
py
This
remote
control
unit
can
be
used
to
operate
some
functions
of
Pioneer
marked
CD
players
and
cassette
deck.
@
TUNING
-/+
button
@
FM/AM
button
@
MPX
button
@
TAPE
2
MONITOR
button
©
S.BASS
button
When
this
button
is
pressed,
the
bass
sound
will
be
emphasized.
©
CD
operation
buttons
CD
POWER:
Turns
CD
player
power
ON/OFF.
BEST:
Operate
the
File-type
CD
player
with
BEST
play
back
function.
a:
Pause
a:
Stop
»:
Piay
Hed,
ei
Track
search
DISC
~/+
:
DISC
selection.
NOTE:
+
Note
that
the
DISC
button
on
the
accessory
remote
control
unit
may
not
function,
depending
on
the
CD
player
used.
Refer
to
your
CD
player's
operating
instructions
for
details.
@
RECEIVER
POWER
button
DECK
operation
buttons
TAPE
POWER:
Turns
deck
power
ON/OFF.
DECK
EZ:
DECK
FT
selection.
DECK
I:
DECK
If
selection.
<
>:
Reverse
and
Forward
playback.
(Set
the
function
button
to
TAPE
position.)
>:
Rewind
in
forward
mode,
fast
forward
in
reverse
mode.
p>:
Fast
Forward
in
forward
mode,
rewind
in
reverse
mode.
=:
Stop
mW:
Pause
NOTE:
+
To
operate
the
cassette
deck,
first
press
the
Deck
X
or
Deck
IL
button
to
select
the
desired
deck.
Then
press
the
correct
con-
trol
buttons.
+
To
operate
a
single
deck,
first
press
the
Deck
IE
button.
Then
press
the
correct
control
buttons.
+
Refer
to
your
cassette
deck's
operating
instructions
for
details.
@®
STATION
-—/+
buttons
4
CLASS
button
«>
MUTING
button
Press
to
temporarily
reduce sound.
Press
again
to
return
to
the
original
volume
level.
(2
FUNC
button
Press
to
select
receiver
input.
@3
VOLUME
+/-
button
7
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SETTING
THE
UNIT
PRIOR
TO
OPERATION
+
Before
operating
the
unit,
be
sure
to
set
it
as
shown
below.
Set
the
TAPE
2
MONITOR
button
to
OFF
{TAPE
2
indicator
goes
off).
Press
the
POWER
switch
to
lz
=
Set
the
VOLUME
control
to
the
“MIN”
position.
the
ON
position.
Set
the
BALANCE
contro!
to
the
center
position.
Press
the
SPEAKERS
switch
corresponding
to
the
speaker
system
to
be
used.
LISTENING
TO
THE
BROADCAST
«
Check
that
all
terminals
are
properly
connected
before
switch-
ing
on
the
unit.
MANUAL/AUTO
TUNING
(FM/AM
re-
ception)
1,
Press
the
TUNER
button
of
the
function
buttons.
2.
Press
the
FM/AM
selector
button
to
select
your
desired
broadcasting
band.
3.
Use
the
TUNING
buttons
to
locate
the
frequency
of
the
desired
station.
{Manual
tuning]
(FM/AM
reception)
Press
either
TUNING
button
and
release
it
quickly.
The
frequency
will
change
by
one
step
each
time
the
button
is
pressed.
Press
as
many
times
as
necessary
to
tune
in
the
desired
station.
Steps
change
in
the
following
way.
FM
100
kHz,
AM
10
kHz.
[Auto
tuning]
(FM
reception)
Press
the
button
until
the
frequency
starts
to
change,
then
re-
lease
it.
The
tuner
will
automatically
search
for
a
broadcasting
station
and
stop
when
one
is
found.
To
search
for
another
station,
press
again.
[High
speed
manual
tuning]
(FM/AM
reception)
Keep
either
TUNING
buttons
pressed.
The
frequency
changes
continuously,
and
stops
when
the
button
is
released.
NOTE:
The
TUNED
indicator
will
not
function
for
broadcasts
received
over
long
distances
or
when
signals
are
weak.
8
<ARB7067>
4,
Adjust
the
volume
with
the
VOLUME
control
and
the
tone
with
TREBLE
tone
control,
BASS
tone
control
and
SUPER
BASS
button.
When
Receiving
FM
Broadcasts:
+
If
there
is
too
much
noise
during
reception
of
an
FM
stereo
broadcast,
press
the
MPX
MODE
selector
button
to
light
the
MONO
indicator.
Switching
to
monaural
reception
results
in
clearer
reception.
Note
on
Auto
Tuning
+
Because
of
the
high
sensitivity
of
this
unit,
it
may
automati-
cally
stop
even
at
very
weak
overseas
stations.
The
same
can
happen
with
aggregate
radio
noise
emitted
in
cities.
+
Preset
extremely
weak
stations
with
manual
tuning.
The
TUNED
Indicator
When
the
TUNED
indicator
is
not
lit,
reception
is
not
possible
even
if
the
tuning
frequency
is
correct.
This
is
because
the
an-
tenna
terminal
input
is
too
weak.
Check
whether
the
antenna
cable
is
firmly
connected.
If
it
is,
consult
your
nearest
dealer
and
install
an
outdoor
antenna.
PRESET
TUNING
FREQUENCY
PRESETTING
]
10
stations
can
be
preset
in
each
of
the
3
classes,
for
a
total
of
30
preset
stations
.
CLASS
1=1
to
10
ch
CLASS
2=1
to
10
ch
CLASS
3=1
to
10 ch
LISTENING
TO
BROADCASTS
USING
PRESET
TUNING
1.
Press
the
POWER
switch
to
the
ON
position.
NOTE:
Be
sure
to
turn
the
TAPE
2
MONITOR
button
OFF
when
listening
to
AM
or
FM
broadcasts.
2.
Press
the
TUNER
button
and
set
the
FM/AM
se-
lector
to
either
FM
or
AM.
3.
Tune
in
the
desired
station.
+
See
“*MANUAL/AUTO
TUNING"
for
information
on
reception
using
the
manual
tuning
mode.
In
addition
to
station
frequencies,
the
MPX
MODE
(AUTO/
MONO)
can
also
be
preset.
4.
Press
the
MEMORY
button.
*
The
MEMORY
indicator
will
flash.
5.
Select
the
desired
class
(1-3)
with
the
CLASS
button.
6.
Select
the
desired
channel
with
the
STATION
(-
+)
buttons.
+
Press
the
STATION
(-,+}
buttons
while
the
MEMORY
indicator
is
flashing
(flashes
for
about
5
seconds).
+
Use
the
STATION
(-,+)
buttons
to
select
a
preset
channel.
NOTE:
Do
not
press
buttons
while
the
display
is
still
flashing.
7.
Repeat
steps
2
to
6
to
preset
additional
stations.
A
total
of
30
AM
and
FM
stations
may
be
preset.
When
you
store
a
new
preset,
it
takes
the
place
of
the
previously
stored
station
(if
any).
1.
Press
the
POWER
switch
to
the
ON
position.
2.
Select
the
class
number
with
the
CLASS
button.
3.
Select
the
desired
preset
station
with
the
STA-
TION
(-,+)
buttons.
+
When
the
Function
button
is
set
to
a
function
other
than
TUNER,
it
will
switch
to
the
TUNER
function
automatically
if
one
of
the
STATION
(~,+)
buttons
is
pressed.
Tuning
can
be
performed
simply
and
accurately
following
the
above
procedure.
4.
Adjust
the
volume
with
the
VOLUME
control
and
the
tone
with
TREBLE
tone
control,
BASS
tone
control,
and
SUPER
BASS
button.
NOTE:
The
contents
of
the
STATION
(~,+)
buttons
will
be
preserved
for
several
days,
even
if
the
receiver
power
cord
is
unplugged.
ff
a
preset
station
has
been
erased,
preset
it
again.
Last
station
memory
The
last
received
AM
and
FM
stations
remain
stored
despite
Function
and/or
POWER
switching.
To
recall,
use
FM/AM
selec-
tor
buttons.
9
<ARB7067>
TO
LISTEN
TO
OTHER
MUSIC
SOURCES
1.
Press
the
POWER
switch
to
the
ON
position.
Also
turn
on
the
power
to
the
stereo
components
you
wish
to
use.
2.
Use
the
function
buttons
and
tape
monitor
but-
ton
as
appropriate
to
select
the
desired
program
source.
Select
function
according
to
the
table
on
the
right.
3.
Operate
the
appropriate
stereo
component
to
play
back
the
program
source.
4,
Adjust
the
volume
with
the
VOLUME
control
and
the
tone
with
TREBLE
tone
control,
BASS
tone
control
and
SUPER
BASS
button.
TAPE
RECORDING
tego
7
Function
TAPE
2
buttons
MONITOR
button
To
listen
to
TAPE
1/VCR
TAPE
1
OFF
NCR
i
ft
To
listen
to
a
tape
on
the
cas-
sette
deck
connected
to
the
aaa
ON
TAPE
2
MONITOR
jacks.
To
listen
to
records
PHONO
OFF
To
listen
to
the
component
con-
LD/DVD
OFF
nected
to
the
LD/DVD
jacks
To
listen
to
a
CD cD
OFF
223
O00)
You
can
record
an
FM
or
AM
broadcast,
or
a
sound
source
con-
nected
to
the
LD/DVD,
CD,
or
PHONO
terminals.
1,
Press
the
POWER
switch
to
the
ON
position.
2.
Select
the
sound
source
to
be
recorded.
3.
Operate
the
cassette
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE
1/VCR
or
TAPE
2
MONITOR
terminals.
4.
Turn
on
(or
start)
the
sound
source
to
be
recorded.
+
For
details
of
operating
the
cassette
deck,
read
the
Operating
instructions
of
the
cassette
deck,
COPYING
TAPES
When
two
cassette
decks
are
used,
the
sound
played
back
on
the
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE
1/VCR
jacks
can
be
recorded
on
the
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE
2
jacks.
TAPE
1/VCR
+
To
make
a
tape
copy
with
contents
identical
to
the
original
tape.
+
To
edit
a
recording
of
an
FM
broadcast
in
order
to
cut
out
un-
wanted
commercials,
recording
only
the
desired
material
onto
another
tape.
[When
using
two
cassette
decks]
1.
Load
the
playback
tape
{i.e.
the
pre-recorded
tape)
in
the
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE
1/VCR
jacks,
and
the
non-recorded
in
the
other
deck
con-
nected
to
the
TAPE
2
jacks.
2.
Press
the
TAPE
1/VCR
button.
10
<ARB7067>
3.
Operate
the
cassette
decks
to
begin
copying.
Set
the
cassette
deck
with
the
non-recorded
tape
to
the
record-
ing
mode,
and
set
the
cassette
deck
with
the
original
tape
to
the
playback
mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Incorrect
operations
are
often
mistaken
for
troubie
and
maifunctions.
ff
you
think
that
there
is
something
wrong
with
this
component,
check
the
points
below.
Sometimes
the
trouble
may
lie
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.
Cause
Remedy
|
Power
does
not
come
on
even
when
the
POWER
switch
is
pressed.
+
Power
cord
is
disconnected.
>
Connect
cord
securely.
|
No
sound
is
produced,
even
when
the
Function
switch
is
selected.
+
VOLUME
control
is
set
to
MIN.
j
+
Speaker
connecting
wires
are
disconnected
from
speaker
terminals.
|
+
One
or
both
of
the
input
cords
are
discon-
nected.
tion.
+
Speakers
buttons
are
in
the
OFF
position.
+
TAPE
2
MONITOR
button
is
in
the
ON
posi-
|
+
Turn
the
VOLUME
control
toward
the
right.
+
Connect
wires
ta
terminals
securely.
*
Connect
input
cords
securely.
+
Press
the
button
to
OFF
position.
-Press
the
button
to
ON
position.
“Sound
is
produced
from
one
speaker
only.
+
BALANCE
control
is
set
too
far
to
one
side
or
the
other.
+
One
of
the
speaker
connecting
wires
or
input
cords
is
disconnected.
get
BALANCE
control
to
center
position.
+
Connect
wires
and
cords
securely.
of
AM
broadcasts
when
the
POWER
switch
of
other
compo-
nents
is
turned
ON
or
OFF.
Noise
is
produced
during
reception
|
»
AM
loop
antenna
picks
up
electrical
noise
cre-
ated
by
switch
contacts.
4.
+
Place
AM
loop
antenna
as
far
away
as
possi-
bie
from
this
and
other
components.
|
|
High
noise
level.
+
Station
has
not
been
tuned
in
to
correct
fre-
quency.
+
Antenna
has
not
been
connected
or
has
be-
come
disconnected.
FM
reception
+
Accessory
FM
antenna
remains
bundled
up.
+
Weak
broadcasting
station
signals.
+
Noise
picked
up
from
other
equipment
(or,
in
particular,
from
passing
automobiles).
+
Multipath
results
when
signals
from
a
broad-
casting
station
are
mixed
with
signals
which
have
been
reflected
by
mountains
or
high
buildings
on
their
way
to
the
antenna.
This
results
in
distorted
sound
and
noise.
AM
reception
+
AM
antenna
not
pointing
in
right
direction.
+
Weak
broadcasting
station
signals.
+
Noise
being
picked
up
from
other
equipment
(especially
electrical
appliances
using
a
mo-
tor,
or
fluorescent
lights).
is
Tune
the
station
correctly.
+
Connect
the
antenna
securely.
+
Stretch
the
antenna
taut
and
locate
in
direc-
tion
yielding
optimum
reception.
+
Replace
accessory
FM
antenna
with
outdoor
FM
antenna.
*
Try
altering
direction
and
mounting
position
of
antenna.
If
an
outdoor
antenna
has
been
erected,
place
it
as
far
as
possible
from
pass-
ing
traffic
and
replace
the
connecting
cable
with
a
75
Q
coaxial
cable,
*
Change
AM
antenna's
direction
and
find
a
po-
sition
where
reception
is
improved.
+
Erect
outdoor
AM
antenna
or
connect
ground
wire.
+
Stop
using
appliances
generating
noise
or
re-
move
them
from
the
vicinity
of
the
stereo
equipment.
Remote
control
does
not
work.
+
Batteries
are
dead
or
no
batteries
in
remote
control
unit.
+
Poor
angle
or
too
great
a
distance
from
the
remote
sensor
window.
*
There
is
an
obstacle
between
you
and
the
re-
mote
sensor
window.
*For
CD
players
and
cassette
decks,
the
remote
control
cord
is
not
connected.
-
A
fluorescent
light
is
shining
on
the
remote
sensor
window.
=
+
Insert
new
batteries.
+
Use
within
7
meters
(23
feet)
and
within
a
30
degree
angle
of
the
remote
sensor
window.
*
Change
your
position
or
move
the
obstacle.
|
+
Connect
the
remote
control
cord
correctly.
+
Turn
off
the
light.
Abnormal
functioning
of
this
unit
may
be
caused
by
static
electricity,
or
other
external
interference.
To
restore
normal
operation,
turn
the
power
off
and
then
on
again,
or
unplug
the
AC
power
cord
and
then
plug
it
in
again.
11
<ARB7067>
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