Pioneer SX-2700 User manual

STEREO RECEIVER
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Instructions
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how
to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the
instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power
outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory
drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit
is the same.
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 focated on the rear panel. Please
write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in
a secure area. This is for your security,
BEFORE OPERATING, CHECK THE POSITION OF
THESE SWITCHES
CHECKING ACCESSORY ITEMS ..
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
REAR PANEL FACILITIES
CONNECTIONS
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
SETTING THE UNIT PRIOR TO OPERATION .
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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
DIRECT ACCESS TUNING
PRESET TUNING.
TO LISTEN TO OTHER MUSIC SOURCES .
TAPE RECORDING
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION .
HINTS FOR BETTER RECEPTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
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IMPORTANT
The lightning flash with atrowhead, within an equilaterat
triangle, 1s intendes 16 alert the user to the presence of
uninsuitted “dangerous voltage’ within the product's
enclosure that may be at sutticwnt magnitude te constitete
a risk of piectnc shack 18 persans. 5
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 equilaterat triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance iservicing) instructions in
the Rterature accompanying the appliance
READ INSTRUCTIONS - Ali the safety and cperating
instructions should be read betore the apphance is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The operating instructions
shouid be retained for future reference
HEED WARNING | Atul warnings on the appliance andin
the operating instruchons should he adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — Ail operating and use in-
struchons should be foliowed
WATER AND MOISTURE = The apphance should not
be used near water «for example, near a bathtub,
washbow!, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base
ment, of near a swimming pool. ete
LOCATION ~ The appliance should be installed in a
stable location
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING ~ The appliance
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling,
VENTILATION © The appliance should be situated so
that its location of position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation For example. the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, 1ug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings: of
placed in a built-in mstatiation, such as a bookcase
or cabinet that may ompede the flow of air through
the ventitation openings
HEAT © The appliance should be situated away trom
heat sources such as fadiators, heat egisters,
stoves, of other apptiances ‘including amplifiers}
that produce heat
POWER SOURCES © The appliance should be con
nected to a power supply onty of the type de
scribed in the operanng instructions or as marked
on the apphance
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power suvaly cords
should be routed $0 that they are not hkely to be
walked on or pinched dy tems placed upon ar
against them Pay particular attention to cords at
and t
plugs. cnevenionce receptacs
where they eat from the anpiance
POLARIZATION sf your purchased product is pra
vided with 4 polarized power plug. please read ty
followmg instructions This product 1s equipped
i with a polarizer aitemating curcent line plug ia plug
having ore blade water tran ie others. This play
wll fa into the power cuithet ¢
pow
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butter Hy mewersing the glug. IE tine
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replace your posotete Gut
safety pariose of the polarized plug.
CLEANING = The apilunce showii be cleaned only
with @ poteshiny cfoth of a soft dry clot Newer
msec te ities OF
ele an aeth purrotices aoa, beer
other volatile Injuats site they may corrode the
cabinet
POWERLINES An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.
NONUSE PERIODS — The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-
used for a long period of time
OBJECT AND LIQUIDENTRY Care should be taken
50 that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through opemngs
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE The apphance
should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service
center of qualified service personnel when
@ = The power-supply cord or the plug has been dam-
aged ‘
@ Objects have fallen. of liquid has been spilled into
the appliance
@ = The appliance has been exposed to rain
@ The appliance dees not appear to operate normaity
or exhibits a marked change in performance
@ The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure
damaged.
SERVICING - The user should nat attempt to service
the apntiance beyond that desctihed in the opera
ting instruchons For all other servicing, contact the
nearest Pioneer authorized service center
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OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING ~ If an outside an
tenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be sure
the antenna system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built
up static charges
In the U.S A. section B10 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSUNFPA No, 70-1984, provides informa
tion wath respect to praper grounding of the mast
and supparting strus grounding of the lead in
wire oan antenna discharge anit, size of grounding
conductors, focation of antenna discharge umt,
connection to grounding electrodes, and require-
ments for the grounding etecttode, See Fig. A
CART © An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care, Quick stops, excessive farce, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn
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BEFORE
OPERATING,
CHECK
THE
POSITION
OF
THESE
SWITCHES
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES
Only multi-vottage models are provided with these switches. U.S.,
Canadian, European, U.K., and Australian models are not provided
with these switches.
Main voltages 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 switches are on the rear panel. Before your
model is shipped from the factory, these switches are set to the power
requirements of the destination. Check that they are 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 selector switches as follows.
1. Use a medium-size screwdriver.
2. First, insert a screwdriver in the groove of the voltage selector at
the right, and adjust so that the tip of the groove points to the voltage
value of your area.
3. Next, insert a screwdriver in the groove of the voltage selector at
the left and adjust until the voltage is the same as at the right.
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120-127 220V.240V
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
2z0v 240V
MOV 120-127
CHECKING ACCESSORY ITEMS
CHANNEL STEP SWITCH
(Multi-voltage model only)
The unit has been factory preset to the channel allocation and de-
emphasis vaiue for the area 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
signals at their proper sound quality. For this reason, be sure to confirm
that the values are set correctly before first using the unit.
[100 kHz/10 kHz} position:
Set to this position for areas with an FM reception step of 100 kHz,
AM 10 kHz.
{50 kHz/9 kHz} position:
Set to this position, for areas with an FM reception step of 50 kHz, AM
9 kHz.
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
OkHz —— AM—— 10kHz
Smemanennneeth Qa
Other countries North and South America
a
FM T-type Antenna AM Loop Antenna
Dry cell battery
(size “AAA” (RO3/UM-4)}
Remote control unit
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CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
AC Outlet
AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED)
Power supplied through these outlets is turned on and off by the
receiver's POWER switch. Total electrical power consumption of
connected equipment should not exceed 100 W.
AC OUTLET (UNSWITHCED)
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
200
W.
The
equipment
should
be
disconnected
by
removing
the
mains
plug
from
the
wall
socket
when
not
in
regular
use,
e.g.
when
on
vacation,
NOTE:
Do
not
connect
appliances
with
high
power
consumption
such
as
heaters,
irons,
or
television
sets
to
the
AC
OUTLETS,
in
order
to
avoid
overheating
or
fire
risk.
This can cause the receiver to malfunction.
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CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
{For U.S.A. and Canadian models)
Househoid
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.

CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
AC Outlet
Power outlet
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AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED)
Power supplied through these outlets is turned on and off by the
receiver’s POWER switch. Total electrical power consumption of
connected equipment should not exceed 100 W.
AC OUTLET (UNSWITHCED)
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 200 W.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug
from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g. when on vacation.
NOTE:
Do not connect appliances with high power consumption such as
heaters, irons, or television sets to the AC OUTLETS, in order to
avoid overheating or fire risk.
This can cause the receiver to maifunction.
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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 potarity 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.

REAR PANEL FACILITIES
MULTI-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL ADAPTOR CONNECTION
Muiti-Room Remote
contro! unit MR-100
pia * For details, see operating instructions
for multi-room remote control
MULTILROOM
unit
MR-100.
REMOTE
[S| ~o
IN OUT
NOTE
Be careful not to make the wrong connectios for CONTROL IN/OUT
(black) and MULTI-ROOM REMOTE IN tgreen).
{Set-up example) Speakers B
Remote control unit
Speakers A
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CONNECTIONS
FM T-type antenna
AM LOOP ANTENNA
* Set the antenna on a level surface, and point in the direst on
that gives optimum reception.
* Do not instail the antenna in locations where it touche,
cover of the receiver or other metal objects, or nears SD
player. personal computer, or television set. ;
Ground
Spezeer™
system B
Turntable
Antenna ground
Aithough 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.
CD player
NOTE:
Never make the ground connection to a gas pipe as sparks could cause
the gas to ignite.
Connecting the speaker cords
Cutter
Twist the strands.
Cassette deck
Cassette deck
Connecting the input/output cords
When another stereo component (purchased separately is cor’ sted,
note the following instructions.
* Connect the plugs properly. Faulty connections can cause n+ and
also breakdowns and failures.
* The white terminal is for left channel and the red terminal «. ‘1 the
right channel
NOTE ABOUT SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
* Speaker systems used should have an impedance of betweer =") and
162.
* Be sure that connections are secure. Check to make sure ths" sires
do not protrude from their terminals.
* Do not aliow the speaker cords to become shorted. Dare,
result to your unit.
* Do not attempt to simultaneously connect two sets of spez-ars to
@ single side {A or Bj. When using two sets of speakers, conrs.t one
set to side A and one set to side B.
may
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
@ PIONEEr
@ POWER (STANDBY/ON) switch
* The accessory remote control unit can also be used to operate
STANDBY/ON and SLEEP function of this switch.
« The POWER switch selects the transformer secondary even in
STANDBY position. The unit circuitry will work as long as the power
cord is connected to a wall socket.
¢ When not using the unit for a long period, disconnected the power
cord.
NOTE:
When the power is initially turned ON, muting will be applied to prevent
sound from being output for about 5 seconds.
2) SPEAKERS switches ( = OFF, = ON)
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 pasition when only the
HEADPHONES are in use
NOTE:
Ne 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.
(3: PHONES jack
Connect the plug on your headphones fo this jack. To listen to a program
through the headphones, set both SPEAKERS A and B switches to the
OFF position.
(4; 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.
(8) STATION CALL switches
These switches are used to preset and recall desired broadcasting
stations.
(6) 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 mode.
This switch is also used to input custom memory names (see page 13).
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@ TAPE 2 MONITOR switch
Press when listening to tape playback with the cassette deck 2.
SCAN switch
This
switch
is
used
for
both
station
memary
scan
and
custom
memory
scan.
@) 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.
[VCR/LINE]
—
Press
when
listening
to
programs
from
a
component
connected
to
the
VCR/LINE
terminals.
[CD] — Press when listening to compact disc playback with a CD player.
ITUNER} — Press when listening to AM or FM broadcasts with a tuner.
[PHONO]
—
Press
when
listening
to
record
playback
on
a
turntable,
40 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
MONDO 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 receiver to the monaural
made 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.
(@) BALANCE control
Shouid normatly be feft 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 L position and if the jeft side is louder, turn toward the R position.
2 VOLUME control
Use to adjust volume level.

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
@3 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
10).
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.
if the input station falls outside of the receiver's tuning Tange, the display
section will display a message: ‘‘UPPER'’ if the frequency is too high
and “LOWER” if it is too iow (see page 11}.
G8) 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.
@@} 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.
(2 OPERATION DISPLAY panel
{a} Indicates the function or frequency by the function switches.
{b} TUNED indicator
{c} FM STEREO indicator
{d) FM MONO indicator
{e} TUNING AUTO/MANUAL indicator
{f} DIRECT ACCESS tuning indicator
{g) SIMULATED STEREO indicator
(h} CUSTOM MEMORY indicator
{3 Indicates channel, STATION CALL number or sleep time.
{j) SCAN indicator
{k} MEMORY indicator
{i} TAPE 2 monitor indicator.
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@® 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
SIMULATED STEREO switch
This
turns
monaural
signals
into
simulated
stereo
sound.
Use
this
wher
you
wish
to
experience
the
sense
of
stereo
presence
with
AV
broadcasts,
VCR
or
other
monaural
signal
sources.
NOTE;
This function can also be used with stereo sources, but it will result
in a different sound from the normal stereo sound.
@ Remote sensor window
SETTING
THE
UNIT
PRIOR
TO
OPERATION
*
Before
operating
the
unit,
be
sure
to
set
it
as
shown
below
Set the MASTER VOLUME
control to the “'0’’ position.
Press the SPEAKERS switch
O Ne Set the BALANCE control
corresponding to the speaker——__ tS —
system to be used. e
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TEEEER LE ee Se eer
to the center position.
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Set the TAPE 2 MONITOR switch to OFF
(TAPE 2 indicator goes off}.
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GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
CONTROLS
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
also
affect
the
lower
or
upper
mid
frequencies.
The
frequency
bands
controlled
by
the
five
slide
controis
have been
chosen
to
yield
the
maximum
possible
contro!
action
within
the
audio
spectrum.
100
Hz:
The
100
Hz
controlis
very
useful
in
enhancing
low
bass
notes
as
in
organ
music.
330
Hz:
The
330
Hz
control
will
allow
you
to
vary
the
upper
bass
frequencies
TkHz:
The
1
kHz
controt
is
the
presence
control
and
can
be
used
very
effectively
to
emphasize,
or
deemphasize
vocalists
LISTENING
TO
THE
BROADCAST
3.3 kHz: The 3.3 kHz contro! 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.
Emphasize
frequency range.
De-emphasize
frequency, range.
* Check that all terminals are properly connected before switching on
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 24
. 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.
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 in
use,
reception
may
not
be
possible
over
long
distances
or
when
signals
are
weak.
At
these
times
manual
tuning
is recommended.
6.
Adjust
the
volume
with
the
VOLUME
control
and
the
tone
with
the
GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
controls.
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MANUAL TUNING (FM/AM reception)
3 5 24
. Turn on the POWER switch of the unit.
. Press the TUNER switch of the function switches.
.
Select
your
desired
broadcasting
band
using
the
BAND selector switches.
4.
Press
the
FM
TUNING
AUTO/MANUAL
switch
to
establish
the
MANUAL
tuning
mode
(the
AUTO
indicator
goes
off)
during
FM
reception.
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 station is tuned in best.
NOTE:
The
TUNED
indicator
will
not
function
for
broadcasts
received
over
tong
distances or when signals are weak.
6.
Adjust
the
volume
with
the
VOLUME
control
and
the
tone
with
the
GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
controls.
Wn =