Pioneer SX-2600 User manual

Operating
Instructions
STEREO RECEIVER
X2600
I/O
* The illustration shows model SX-2600.
Thank you lor buying this Pioneer product
ase read through these ape sso you will know how
to operate your mode! properly. After you have finished reading the
instructions, put them away in a sate place for future reference.
In sorne countries of regions, the shape of the pawer plug and power
outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory
drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit
oH IRS ET
is the same.
WARNING: to prevent FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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
@ secure area. This is for your security.
BEFORE OPERATING, CHECK THE POSITION OF
THESE SWITCHES ...
CHECKING ACCESSORY [7
CONNECTIONS
REAR PANEL FACILITIES...
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES...
SETTING THE UNIT PRIOR TO OPERATION
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER CONTROLS ............
EMS
ONO DW Ww
CONTENTS
[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 prevenir Les CHOCS ELECTRIQUES
NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE
DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A
FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
LISTENING TO THE BROADCAST co cdeinsnecscssosntnesssiccainaes 8
DIRECT ACCESS TUNING ..
PRESET TUNING........0...0.
TO LISTEN TO OTHER MUSIC SOURCES
TAPE RECORDING .....-....
HINTS FOR BETTER RECEPTION
SPECIFICATIONS ....
TROUBLESHOOTING
YQ PIONEER
The Art of Entertainment

iM PORTANT
The lightning flash with arrowhesd, within an equilateral
triangle,
is
intended
to
atert
che
user
to
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
GO 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 triangleis |
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
REAO INSTRUCTIONS — Ai! the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the applience is:
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS ~ The operating instructions
should be retained for future reference
HEED WARNING ~ Allwarnings on the apaliance andin
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ~ Alf operating and use in-
structions should be followed
WATER AND MOISTURE ~ The appliance should oot
be used near water — for example. near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base-
ment, or near a swiraming pool, etc
LOCATION ~ The appliance should be installed in a
stable focation
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The appliance
shouid not be mounted to a wall or ceiling
VENTILATION ~ Tha appliance should be situated so
| thar its tocation or position does not interfere with
iS proper ventilation. For example. the appliance
should notbe situated on a bed, sofa, rug, oF 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 flaw 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 SOURCES ~ The applience should be con:
nected ta a power supply only of the type de
sctibed in the operating instructions or as marked
on the appliance
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
2
POWER LINES ~ An outdoor antenna snould be located
away from power jines
NONUSE PERIODS ~ The power cord of the appliance
should be unpiugged from the outlet when left un-
used for a tong period of time.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY ~ Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure thraugh cpenings
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The appliance
should be serviced by a Pioneer authorzed service
canter of qualified service personnet when
r-suaply cord ar the piug has heen dam-
ve fallen, or lauid has been spilled into
the apnlianes
The appliance
@ The appl
or exhib
@ the ap
damaged
SERVICING - The user should nor allempt ta service
the appiiance beyond that described in the opera
ting instructions. For all other servicing, contact the
nearest Pioneer authorized service center
has been exposed to rain
does NOt appeat te
a Marked change 1
has Deen dropped
OUTDOOR
ANTENNA
GROUNDING
-
If
an
outside
an-
tenna
is
connected
to
the
antenna
termina}.
be
sure
the
antenns
system
is
grounded
so as
to
provide
soime
protection
against
voltage
surges
and
built
Up
static
chargas
in
the
U.S.A
section
816
of
she
National
Electrical
Code,
ANSVVNFPA
No,
70-1984,
provides
informa
fion
with
respect
to
proper
grounding
of
ihe
m:
and
supporting
structure,
grounding
of
the
lead-in
ware
19
an
antenna
discharge
unit,
size
of
grounding
conductors,
location
of
anteana
discharge
unit
connection
to
grounding
electrodes,
and
require.
ments
for
the
grounding
2
i
may cause ‘hi
combination to overturn
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
ANTENNA
TEADIN
Rt
POWER-CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords
should
be
routed
so
that
thay
are
nat
likely
to
be
es
walked Gi GF pitched Ly Weis plowed tay:
against them. Pay particular atiention to cords at
plugs. convenience seceptincles, and the point ine
where they exit from the appliance
GROUND |
CLAMP
ANTENNA
i
POLARIZATION
~
If
your
purchased
product
is
pro
en
JE
DISCHARGE
UNIT
vided
with
a
polarized
power
plug,
please
read
the
yy
INEC
SECTION
41>,
<2)
|
following
instructions.
Thrs
product
is
equipped
|
|
with
a
polarized
alternating
current
ime
plug
(a
plug
ELECTRIC
i
having
one
blade
wider
than
the
other}.
This
plug
SERVICE
|
‘a
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
will
fit
inte
the
power
outtet
only
one
way.
This
15
a
Le
EQUIPMENT
Fa
ed
(NEC
SECTION
310213
safety
feature.
Hf
you
are
unable
to
insert
the
plug
a
Hy
J
fully
into
the
outlet,
try
reversing
the
plug.
If
the
ae
|
ee
:
:
.
plug
shouid
stilt
(ail
to
fit,
contact
your
electrician
to
LPO
~
GROUND
CLAMPS,
Taplace
your
obsolete
outfet.
Do
not
defeat
the
sein
hae
i
safety
purpose
of
the
polaried
ping.
a
POWER
SERVICE
GROUNDING
i
CLEANING
~
The
appliance
should
be
cleaned
only
RODE
SYSTEM
|
|
with
a
polishing
cloth
or
a
soft
dey
cloth.
Never
FIG,
A
CART
250.
PART
H)
|
5
ciaan
with
furniture
wax,
benzing, insecticides
oF
|
other
volatile
liquids
since
they
may
carrode
the
|
cabinet
cet
ocean
|
|
MAINTENANCE
OF
EXTERNAL
SURFACES
|
*
Use
a
polishing
cloth
or
dry
cloth
ta
wipe
off
dust
and
dirt.
*
When
the
surfaces
are
very
dirty,
wipe
with
a
soft
cloth
dipped
in
some
neutral
cleanser
diluted
five
or
six
times
with
water,
and
POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging
the
cord
and
never
touch
the
power
cord
when
your
hands
are
wet
as
this
could
cause
a
short
circuit
or
alectric
shack.
Do
not
place
the
unit,
8
piece
of
furniture,
etc,.
on
the
pawer
cord,
or
pinch
the
cord.
Never
make
a
knot
in
the
cord
ar
tie
it
with
other
cords.
The
power
cords
should
be
routed
such
that
they
are
not
likely
to
be
stepped
on.
A
damaged power cord can cause fire or give you an electrical shock,
Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damagad, ask
your nearast PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a
replacement.
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wrung
out
weil,
and
then
wipe
again
with
a
dry
cloth.
Do
not
use
furniture
wax
or
cleaners.
«
Naver
use
thinners,
benzine,
insecticide
sprays
and
other
chemicals
on
or
near
this
unit,
since
these
will
corrode
the
surfaces,
en |

BEFORE
OPERATING,
CHECK
THE
POSITION
OF
THESE
SWITCHES (model SX-1700 only)
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
Only multi-voltage models are provided with this switch. U.S.,
Canadian, European, U.K., and Australian models sre not provided
with this switch.
Main voitages in Saudi Arabia are 127 V and 220 V only, Never use
this model with 110 V 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 voltaae is not properly set or if you move
te an area where the voltage requirements differ, adjust the selector
switch as follows
1. 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.
—t
1 2204 240V
(} mov 120-1270
Medium-size screwdriver |
CHECKING ACCESSORY ITEMS
fi
pe
AM Loop Antenna
FM T-type Antenna
CHANNEL STEP SWITCH
(Multi-voltage model only)
(Not
available
on
U.S.
and
Canadian
models)
The
unit
has
been
factory
preset
to
the
channol
allocation
and
de-emnphasis.value
for
the
aroa
in
which
it
is
to
be
sold.
If
these
values
are
set
incorrectly,
the
frequency
display
may
stop
at
the
wrong
frequency,
or
sound
may
be
distorted,
resulting
in
an
inability
to
reproduce
reception
signais
at
their
proper
sound
quality.
For
this
reason,
be
sure
to
confirm
that
the
values
are
set
correctly
before
first
using
the
unit
[100kH2z/1 OkHz}position:
Set to this position for areas with an FM reception step of 100kHz, AM
VOkKHz.
[50kHz/9kHz]position:
Set to this position for areas with an FM reception step of 50kHz, AM
QkHz.
NOTE:
When unsure about the channel allocation and de-emphasis values for
your area, consult your dealer for correct information.
CHANNEL STEP
SOkHz-FM-100kHz
SkHz— AM=— 10kHz
eee amma!
North and South America
Other countries
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CONNECTIONS
FM T-type antenna
-
AM toop antenna
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
cover
of
the
receiver
or
other
metal
objects,
or
near
a
CD
player.
personal
computer,
or
television
set.
Ground
Gr
a
‘wb
‘
2
Speaker
system B
as}
vcr
Turntable CD player
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
recommended
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.
Connecting the speaker cords
Cutter
“ a Speaker cord
i
10 mm
Twist the strands.
ls
Push
up,
Push
down.
@ Insert.
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Cassette deck Cassette deck
Connecting the input/output cords
When
another
stereo
component
(purchased
separately
is
connected,
note the following instructions.
* Connect the plugs properly. Faulty connections can cause noise and
also breakdowns and failures.
* The white terminal is for left channel and the red terminal is for the
right channel.
NOTE ABOUT SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
*
Speaker
systems
used
should
have
an
impedance
of
between
SO
and
162,
« Re 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 fo your unit,
*
Do
not
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.

REAR PANEL FACILITIES
Go
®
2 CHANNEL STEP switch {See page 3)
2 FM/AM ANTENNA terminals
Use these antenna terminals for receiving FM and AM broadcasts
SINPUT jacks
PHONO . Connect to the output cables from a turntable
CDay Connect to the output jacks of a compact disc player
VCR/LINE...Connect to the output jacks of a video cassette recorder,
etc.
2-TAPE 1/DAT jacks
Connect these jacks to the cassette deck or digital audio tape deck.
® TAPE2 jacks
Connect these jacks to the cassette deck.
‘© AC OUTLET (UNSWITCHED 100 W MAX)
Power flows continually to this outlet, regardiess 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 reguiar use, e.g. when on vacation.
NOTE:
Do net connect appliances with high power consumption such 2s
heaters, irons, or television sets to the AC OUTLET, in arder to avoid
overheating or fire
This can cause the receiver to maffunction.
@) Power cord
5 VOLTAGE SELECTOR {See page 3)
(9° SPEAKERS terminals
A: Connect to a first set of speakers
B: Connect to a second set of speakers.
NOTE:
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 B SPEAKERS terminals.
GND terminal
Cannect to the ground lead of a turntable.
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
(For U.S.A. and Canadian models)
Household electrical outlets are provided with specific polarity, a live
side and a neutral (ground) side. This unit utilizes such polarity in order
to improve sound quality. 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.
Long slot is neutral
{ground} side.
Insert the wide blade
into the ground side slot.
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FRONT
PANEL
FACILITIES
The
illustration
shows
model
SX-2600.
@ PIONES):
@ POWER switch
When
this
switch
is
pressed,
power
is
supplied
to
the
unit.
Prass
the
switch
again
to
turn
power
OFF.
{Timer ON/OFF possible}
When
the
unit
is
switched
ON,
ON/OFF
contro!
can
be
performed
by
means
of
the
optional
timer.
NOTE:
When
the
power
is
initially
turned
ON,
muting
vill
be
applied
to
pravent
sound
from
being
output
for
about
5
seconds.
2)
SPEAKERS
switches
(
MOFF,
=
ON)
ugh which you
to hsten
These are used to select the sy
A:
When
the
speakers
connected
to
A
terminals
are
in
B:
When
the
speakers
connected
to
B
terminais
are
in
use.
*
Turn both
A
and
B
speakers
to
OFF
position
when
only
the
HEADPHONES
are
in
use.
NOTE:
No
sound
wilf
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
8
SPEAKERS
terminals.
@ PHONES jack
Connect
the
plug
on
your
headphones
to
this
jack.
To
listen
to
a
program
through
the
headphones,
set
both
SPEAKERS
A
and
8
switches
to
the
OFF
position.
@
BAND
Selector
switches
These
switches
are
usud
to
seluct
euher
AM
or
EM
reception.
AM:
Push
this
switch
for
AM
reception.
FM:
Push
this
switch
for
FM
reception.
@
STATION
CALL
switches
These
switches
are
used
to
preset
and
recall
desired
broadcasting
stations.
MEMORY switch
When
the
unit
is
in
the
frequency
display
mode,
pressing
this
switch
will
result
in
the
memorization
of
the
current
broadcast
band,
reception
frequency,
and
FM
AUTO/MONO
modu.
This
switch
is
also
used
to
input
custom
mamory
names
(see
page
11),
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TAPE
2
MONITOR
switch
Press
when
listening
to
tape
piayback
with
the
cassette
deck
2.
> SCAN switch
Use
this
switch
for
both
station
memory
scan
and
custom
memory
scan
operation,
‘3) Function switches
Use to select playback source.
(TAPE
1
/DAT]
—
Press
when
listening
to
tape
playback
with
the
cassette
deck
1
or
digital
audio
tape
deck.
IVCR/LINE] Fi en ister
cennected 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
fistening
to
record
playback
on
a
turntable
progi
fom
Gg
CoMpEneNnt
(3d)
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:
Normaily
leave
in
this
mode
for
reception,
When
a
stereo
FM
broadcast
is
received,
it
will
be
automatically
reproduced
in
sterea
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
PM
storce
Groddecsts,
tn
this
evant,
sefting
fhe
recervar
fo
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.
UD BALANCE control
Should
normally
be
left
in
the
center
position,
Adjust
balance
if
the
sound
is
louder
from
one
of
the
speakers.
H
the
right
side
is
louder,
turn
toward
the
L
pasition
and
if
the
left
side
is
fouder,
turn
taward
the
R
pasition
UU
VOLUME
control
Use to adjust volume level

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
—_—_—_—
inn
@ FM 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
8),
@@ DIRECT ACCESS tuning switch
When this switch is pressed, the STATION CALL switches function as
ten-key number switches for direct input of the desired reception
frequency. Press again to cancel this mode.
!f the input station falis outside of the receiver's tuning range, the display
section
will
display
a
message:
‘‘UPPER"’
if
the
frequency
is
toa
high
and “LOWER” if it is too low (see page 9).
@&: 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
individual
taste
of
the
listener
dé CUSTOM MEMORY switches
Stations can be assigned to STATION CALL switches according to the
genre of material broadcast (ROCK, POP, OTHER). You can recall a
particular genre, and scan all the stations of that genre with Memory
Scan unit you reach the desired one
@) OPERATION DISPLAY pane!
{a) Indicates the function or frequency by the function switches,
{b} TUNED indicator
{c) FM STEREO indicator
id) FM MONO indicator
(e) TUNING AUTO/MANUAL indicator
{f} DIRECT ACCESS tuning indicator
{g) SIMULATED STEREO indicator (SX-2600 only)
(th) CUSTOM MEMORY indicator
fi) Indicates channel or STATION CALL number,
{j) SCAN indicator
(k) MEMORY indicator
{i} TAPE 2 monitor indicator
{a}
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|
imanuaL
BYERES
rit
:
ch
| i fg) (h} u
(igs) TUNING switches (DOWN, UP)
UP: The FM or AM band is scanned in the direction of increasing
frequency.
DOWN: The opposite operation to that of the UP switch takes place.
43)
SIMULATED
STEREO
switch
(SX-2600
only)
This turns monaural signals into simulated stereo sound. Use this when
you
wish
to
experience
the
sense
of
stereo
presence
with
AM
broadcasts, VCR or other monaural signal sources.
NOTE:
This function can be used’ with stereo sources, but it will result in a
different sound from the normal stereo sound.
SETTING
THE
UNIT
PRIOR
TO
OPERATION
* Before operating the unit, be sure to set it as shown below.
Set the VOLUME control
to the ‘’0”’ position.
Press the SPEAKERS switch TE
corresponding to the speaker
system to be used.
to the center position.
Set the TAPE 2 MONITOR switch to OFF
{TAPE 2 indicator goes off).
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GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
CONTROLS
3.3
kHz:
The
3.3
kHz
controi
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
environment
and
to
add
a
natural
crispness
to
music.
The
advantage
of
the
GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
over
conventional
tone
controls
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
controls
a
setting
for
a
bass
or
treble
boost
or
cut
will
aiso
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.
Emphasize
.
»
frequency
range.
100
Hz:
The
100
Hz
control
is
very
useful
in
enhancing
‘ow
bass
notes
as
in
organ
music.
330 Hz: The 330 Hz control will allow you to vary the upper bass
frequencies.
The 1 kHz control is the presence controi and can be used
very effectively to emphasize, or deemphasize vocalists.
+ De-emphasize
frequency range.
1 kHz:
LISTENING
TO
THE
BROADCAST
*
Check
that
all
terminals
are
properly
connected
before
switching
on
MANUAL
TUNING
(FM/AM
reception)
the
unit.
*
Be
sure
to
turn
the
TAPE
2
MONITOR
switch
OFF
when
listening
to
AM or FM broadcasts.
AUTO TUNING (FM reception)
The electronic tuning circuit inside the unit will search for the station.
3 5
1.
Turn
on
the
POWER
switch
of
the
unit.
2.
Press
the
TUNER
switch
of
the
function
switches.
2
4
3.
Select
your
desired
broadcasting
band
using
the
BAND
selector
switches.
4. Prass the FM TUNING AUTO/MANUAL switch to
establish
the
MANUAL
tuning
mode
(the
AUTO
indicator goes off} during FM reception.
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
ight
up
when
the
station
is
tuned
in
best.
3.5
. Turn on the POWER switch of the unit.
. Press the TUNER switch of the function switches.
. Set the BAND selector switches for FM reception.
. Press the FM TUNING AUTO/MANUAL 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.
PWN —
Fy
The frequency will change rapidly during scanning. The AUTO
TUNING
will
stop
automatically
when
the
station
is
located
and
the
TUNED indicator will light up.
NOTE:
When the AUTO TUNING is if use, reception tay not be possible over
long distances or when signals are weak, At these times manual nuning
#8 recommended.
6. Adjust the volume with the VOLUME control and the
tone with the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER controls.
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NOTE:
The
TUNED
indicator
will
not
function
for
broadcasts
received
over
long
distances or when signals are weak,
6. Adjust the volume with the VOLUME control and the
tone with the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER controls.

DIRECT ACCESS TUNING
LISTENING
TO
BROADCASTS
USING
DIRECT
ACCESS
TUNING
When
you
know
the
frequency
of
the
desired
station,
the
frequency
can
be
input
directly
using
the
STATION
CALL
(number)
switches
in
the
following
way:
1.
Press
the
POWER
switch
to
the
ON
position.
NOTE:
Se
sure
to
turn
ihe
TAPE
2
MONITOR
switch
OFF
when
astemng
to
Al
or
FM
broadcasts.
2.
Seiect
either
FM
or
AM
using
the
BAND
selector
switch.
3.
Press
the
DIRECT
ACCESS
tuning
switch.
*
In
the
Direct
Access
tuning
mode,
the
DIRECT
ACCESS
tuning
indicator
will
light
up.
4.
Input
the
desired
station
frequency
using
the
STATION
CALL
switches.
Example 1: To receive FM 106.00 MHz
DIRECT ACCESS tuning indicator lights up
Paty
|
.
a
—
te
¥
Press
the
DIRECT
ACCESS
tuning
i
switch.
|
Po
i
em
|
Mir
;
Press the switch *1.
ees i ron
| Press the switch *0.
-,
| Press the switch *6,
3 g co co a ca 2 -
Press the switch *O.
Once the station frequency has been input, the receiver tunes in that
frequency. If the input frequency fails below the lower or higher limit
of the receiver's receivable frequency range (FM: 87.5 MHz — 108
MHz; AM: 530 kHz — 1,700 kHz {10 kHz step), 531 kHz ~ 1,602
kHz (9 KHz step}) “LOWER” or “UPPER” is displayed, indicating that
the frequency which has been input cannot be tuned in
5. Adjust the sound volume and tone as desired.
To cancel frequency input
Direct access is canceled when the DIRECT ACCESS tuning switch is
pressed again
Under the following conditions direct access is canceled and the unit
returns to the condition in effect before direct access was selected: (7)
ff there is no key input for about five seconds after the DIRECT ACCESS
tuning switch was pressed. ‘2)1f more than about eight seconds elapse
between number input.
Notes regarding direct access tuning (100 kHz step only)
There is no need to input the last digit “‘O’’ of the desired station
frequency.
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PRESET
TUNING
FREQUENCY PRESETTING
Allows
three
stations
per
STATION
CALL
switch
{press
once,
twice,
or
three
times
to
select).
1 2 4
LISTENING
TO
BROADCASTS
USING
PRESET
TUNING
1.
Press
the
POWER
switch
to
the
ON
position.
NOTE:
8e
sure
to
turn
the
TAPE
2
MONITOR
switch
OFF
when
listening
to
AM or FIM broadcasts.
2.
Set
the
BAND
selector
to
either
FM
or
AM.
3. Tune in the desired station.
*
See
the
section
“DIRECT
ACCESS
TUNING”
for
information
on
reception
using
the
Direct
Access
Tuning
mode.
*
See
the
section
“AUTO
TUNING”
for
information
on
reception
using the Auto Tuning mode.
*
See
the
section
“MANUAL
TUNING”
for
information
on
reception
using the Manual Tuning mode.
In
addition
to
station
frequencies,
the
FM
MODE
(AUTO/MONO}
can also be preset.
4. Press the MEMORY switch.
5.
Press
the
STATION
CALL
switch
into
which
you
wish
to preset the station.
*
Press
the
STATION
CALL
switch
while
the
MEMORY
indicator
is flashing (about 5 seconds).
«
Use
the
STATION
CALL
switches
(*1
—
“9,
*O}
to
select
a
preset
channel.
One
press
seiects
the
1
—
10
range,
two
presses
11
-
20, and three presses 21 30.
[Example] If you press key {*3] 8
Once — STATION 3
Twice — STATION 13
Three times — STATION 23
Press
a
STATION
CALL
switch
within
two
seconds.
When
the
display
stops
flashing,
the
station
is
preset.
NOTE:
Ou
Hut
press
swiches
distiiy
display
vx
Heasd
uty.
6.
Repeat
steps
2
to
5
to
preset
additional
stations.
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}.
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1.
Press
the
POWER
switch
to
the
ON
position.
2.
Press
the
STATION.
CALL
switch
into
which
the
desired
station
has
been
preset.
*
When
the
Function
switch
is
set
to
a
function
other
than
TUNER,
it
will
switch
to
the
TUNER
function
automatically
if
one
of
the
STATION
CALL
switches
is
pressed.
Tuning
can
be
performed
simply
and
accurately
fallowing
the
above
procedure.
3.
Adjust
the
volume
and
tone
as
desired.
NOTE:
The
contents
of
the
STATION
CALL
switch
will
be
preserved
for
several
days,
even
if
the
receiver
power
cord
is
unplugged.
if
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
BAND
selector
switches.
HOW
TO
USE THE
CUSTOM
MEMORY
Preset
stations
can
be
classified
into
as
many
as
three
different
genres
according
to
the
material
played
by
the
station.
Each
of
these
three
genres
can
be
given
a
name,
and
Memory
Scan
of
ail
the
stations
of
a
particular
genre
can
be
carried
our.
The
initial
STATION
CALL
numbers
are
classified
and
named
as
follows.
STATION CALL NO | NAME
1-10 | POP
11 ~ 20 | ROCK
21-30 0 | OTHER
ILis
recommended
that
you
assign
station
call
switches
to
appropriate
stations
to
be
preset,