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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 mode! 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. RETURN function
This function returns the unit to a set of initial settings and ready
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IMPORTANT
NOTICE
to
broadcast
tuner.
This
is
helpful
during
troubleshooting
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[For
U.S.
and
Canadian
mo
dels]
no
sound
is
output.
For
details,
refer
to
‘‘FRONT
PANEL
FACILITIES,”’ page 19.
The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel.
Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and
keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.
RESET function
Use this function when normal operation becomes impossible
because of external influences such as static electricity or lightning,
or when operation is impossible even when operation switches are
pressed. Press the reset button to return to normal operating
conditions.
if you press this button, the entire contents of the memory are
cleared.
(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.
About the Demonstration Mode
* The demonstration is activated by turning on the power switch
while holding down the RETURN button (from power standby
condition). The demonstration will appear on the display.
¢ Press any other switch to cancel the demonstration.
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The Art of Entertainment

IMPORTANT
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated ‘‘dangerous voltage’’ within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
arisk of electric shock to persons.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS ~ All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNING — All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to,
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ~— All operating and use in-
structions should be followed.
WATER AND MOISTURE — The appliance should not
be used near water — for example, near a bathtub,
washbow/l, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base-
ment, or near a swimming pool, etc.
LOCATION — The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The appliance
should not be mounted to a wail or ceiling.
VENTILATION — The appliance should be situated so
that its location or position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may biock the ventilation openings; or,
placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase
or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through
the ventilation openings.
HEAT — The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
POWER SOURCES — The appliance should be con-
nected to a power supply only of the type de-
scribed in the operating instructions or as marked
on the appliance.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
POLARIZATION — If your purchased product is pro-
vided with a polarized power plug, please read the
following instructions. This product is equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other). This plug
will fit irtto the power outlet only one way. This is 3
safety feature. if you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
CLEANING — The appliance should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or
other volatile liquids since they may corrode the
cabinet.
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.
POWER LINES — 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 LIQUID ENTRY — Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through openings.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — The appliance
should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service
center or qualified service personne! when:
The power-supply cord or the plug has been dam-
aged.
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance.
The appliance has been exposed to rain.
The appliance does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance.
The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure
damaged.
SERVICING — The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the opera-
ting instructions. For all other servicing, contact the
nearest Pioneer authorized service center.
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT:
GROUND CLAMPS
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - if an outside an-
tennais 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 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No, 70-1984, provides informa-
tion with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and require-
ments for the grounding electrode. See Fig. A.
CART — An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
NEC —-NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810 — 20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810 — 21)
Te—————= POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
FIG. A {NEC ART 250, PART )
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
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CONTENTS
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FEATURES
¢ DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND performed by a
Digital Signal Processor (DSP).
¢ DSP provides five Sound Field Control (SFC) simulated
surround settings.
® Multi-Room & Source
Using this unit in combination with the optional MR-100 Multi-Room
System Remote Control Sensor Unit lets you enjoy different sources
in different rooms at the same time.
¢ Enhancer, Split screen function
The built-in detail-type enhancer is beneficial when making copies of
VCR tapes. By using the split-screen function, you can simultaneously
view the enhanced and original (non-enhanced) images. in this way you
can select the optimum settings for enhancing the image.
¢ Input attenuator
Depending on the component or source, input level to this unit may be
too high, possibly resulting in a distorted sound during playback. For
this reason, there’s a built-in attenuator to decrease the level, thereby
eliminating distortion.
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¢ Auto source control function
This function lets you store your usual receiver settings in memory, and
call them up simply by pressing the call up button. (Up to two patterns
can be memorized.)
¢ Confirm function (remote control operation)
This function indicates receiver settings in the display section at the
touch of a remote control button.
® Equipped with the JOG dial, designed for easier
operation.
© Digital Simulated Stereo System (DSSS)
¢ Superimpose function
The present operational condition is indicated by characters on the
TV screen. A blue background is displayed when no video signal is input.
When using the S-Video out jack, operation information is not
superimposed on the screen. There is also no superimposed information
when a video signal is output from VCR OUT or MULTI-FROOM &
SOURCE VIDEO OUT.
© Audio/Video programmable remote control unit.
¢ Copper plated chassis
® High sound quality power cord

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DSSS (Digital Simulated Stereo System)
Special DSP circuitry gives you simulated stereo sound from monaural
sources.
This operates even when a monaural signal is input into both the left
and right channels, or only one of the channels. When a signal is input
into only one channel, the output !evel is lower than when the signal
is input into both the left and right channeis.
You can also enjoy combining it with surround modes other than
THEATER, DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND or DOLBY 3CH LOGIC.
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SURROUND MODE
This unit is equipped with DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND. There’s also
a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), with a choice of five SFC (Sound Field
Control) simulated surround settings.
© JAZZ:
This gives you the sound field of a jazz club.
© DANCE:
A “hot’’ high-energy sound, with extra reverb for greater ambience.
¢ CHURCH:
The sound field of a church, ideal for reproducing the rich sound of a
pipe organ.
¢ HALL:
You can enjoy a convincing hall sound.
© THEATER:
Use this when watching movie sources that have a stereo soundtrack
to enjoy the effect of being in a movie theater. It is also effective when
used with video software bearing the [JQ] mark.
(It can not be used simultaneously with DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND
or DOLBY 3CH LOGIC.)
* DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND
Choose this setting for movies and music (especially Video Discs and
video tapes bearing the oO mark) playback.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND continuously detects the size and
direction of the dominant signal and cancels undesirable crosstalk,
thereby providing signal emphasis.
You can clearly perceive the directions and source of the music.
Real flow of sound also can be re-created naturally using this feature.
It gives the feeling of being in an outstanding and expansive sound field.
When using DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND, a delay time setting of
20 ms is commonly used. Use a different setting if you prefer.
¢ DOLBY 3 CH LOGIC
By adding the signal for the rear speakers to the signal for the front
speakers, the front three channels (front L, front R, and CENTER) provide
a much wider, more spacious sound field than possible during ordinary
stereo playback.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND is equipped with the following
3 positions for the CENTER MODE.
When using DOLBY 3 CH LOGIC, you can select NORMAL or WIDE.
When using center speaker:
e NORMAL
Low range frequencies, which have little effect on directionality and
positioning, are routed to the left and right front speakers. So you can
use relatively small size speakers as the center speakers.
° WIDE
{f you use large size center speaker, choose this setting. The full
frequency range of the center speakers, from low to high, is routed to
the center speaker.
When not using a center speaker: DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND
¢ PHANTOM
The signal which would have been sent to the center speaker is divided
equally between the left and right front speakers.
SURROUND SPEAKER INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
To get the best effect out of the surround system, place the speakers
as shown below.
An example for center speaker location
When using a center speaker
FRONT
LEFT RIGHT
SPEAKER. “CENTER 'SPEAKER SPEAKER
FRONT
Listening area
REAR REAR
LEFT RIGHT
SPEAKER SPEAKER
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NOTE:
© To avoid interference with the picture on a nearby TV set, use
magnetically shielded speaker systems. This is particularly important
for the center speaker since it is usually located closest to the TV.
* Position the left and right channel speakers at equal distances from
the TV set and approximately six feet from each other.
© Position the center speaker above, below, or behind the TV set. Sound
may not appear to coincide with the picture if you position it next to
the TV set.
© Rear speakers are best positioned slightly above ear level.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Additionally licensed under one or more of the
following patents: U.S. numbers 3,632,886, 3,746,792 and
3,959,590; CANADA numbers 1,004,603 and 1,037,877.
“Dolby”’ and the double-D Diq symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Manufacturé sous licence de Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. En outre, sous license d‘un ou plusiers des brevets
suivants: numéros ameéricains 3,632,886, 3,746,792 et
3,959,590; numéros canadiens 1,004,603 et 1,037,877. Le
terme ‘’Dolby”’ et le symbole Double-D 0g sont des marques
dépsoées de Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Note:
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND and DOLBY 3CH LOGIC will not
operate correctly if the signal passes through a graphic equalizer.
When using DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND or DOLBY 3CH LOGIC,
turn off the TAPE 2 switch or set the graphic equalizer for flat
response or to its ‘‘through”’ (defeat) (or off) setting, if it has one.

CONNECTION CHART
Setting Up the AM Antenna
® Insert the claw on the bottom of the antenna into the groove 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 groove in the leg (fixing the antenna in the direction that gives
the best reception).
Lead wire
Lead wire
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
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.
AC wall socket
Long slot is neutral
(ground) side.
Insert the wide blade
into the ground side slot.
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 electric shock. Do not place the unit,
a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never
make a knot in the cord or 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 damaged, ask
your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a
replacement.
Precaution regarding installation position of cassette deck.
If the cassette deck is installed in the © positions shown in the
drawing below, it may be adversely affected during playback. If
possible, it’s better to install it in the ®) position.
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THE S-VIDEO CONNECTORS
When using a VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3, LD and TV monitor which
has S-VIDEO connectors, they can be connected to the S-VIDEO
connectors.
For the operation of components connected to S-VIDEO connectors,
refer to the instruction manuals of the corresponding components.
NOTE:
© In this unit, the S- VIDEO connectors (Y-C separate) and the regular
pin jacks are independent, so any signal input through a pin jack
must be output from the pin jack, and any signal input through
an §-VIDEO connector must be output through the S-VIDEO
connector.
© The S-VIDEO connector is for video portion only, so be sure to
make audio connections also.
How to use S-VIDEO connectors
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Check the position of
the holes and insert.
‘tT S-VIDEO plug
For the method of switching the TV monitor S-VIDEO connector/
VIDEO jack, refer to the TV monitor's instruction manual.
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CONNECTION CHART
Basic
Audio
Component
Connections
© FM, AM antenna connection
© Turntable
° First cassette deck
* Compact disc player
Cassette deck
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CONNECTION CHART
Basic Video Component Connections (1)
¢ First VCR
VHF antenna UHF antenna
VIDEO
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x S (video) connection. See page 7.
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CONNECTION CHART
Basic Video Component Connections (2)
* LaserDisc Player (Compatible LaserDisc player)
© TV tuner
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CONNECTION CHART
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the
signal
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through
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* Audio equipment (Second CD player, etc.) When using Dolby Surround, turn off the TAPE 2 MONITOR button
or set the graphic equalizer for flat response or to its through (defeat)
setting.
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CONNECTION CHART
Additional Video Components
® Second VCR
¢ Video equipment
(Second LD player, etc.)
® Second TV monitor
* S (video) connection.
Second
VCR
See
page
7.
Front panel
Video equipment Second TV monitor VCR (for playback only), or
(Second LD player, etc.) another component such as
a TV camera.
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CONNECTION CHART
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When used with another amplifier (power amplifier,
preamplifier}
[FRONT]
(a)
When using the preamplifier of the receiver and using a separate stereo
power amplifier to increase power.
(b)
When using the power amplifier of the receiver and using a separate
stereo preamplifier.
Caution for use of AC OUTLETS:
Components which have electrical power consumption greater than that
indicated on the rear panel of this unit cannot be connected. Please take
necessary precaution.
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these
jacks
when
using
a
separate
amplifier
as
the
power
source
instead
of
this
unit,
and
listening
to
speakers
which
are
connected
to
the
separate
amplifier.
NOTE:
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from
the
speaker
channels
(front,
center,
rear),
from
which
the
connector
bars
have
been
removed
in
order
to
make
a
connection,
cannot
be
heard
if
the
speakers
are
connected
to
the
unit.
When using POWER AMP IN jacks:
Use
these
jacks
when
this
unit
is
being
used
as
the
power
amplifier
for
the
surround
channels
(front,
center,
rear).
With
separate
surround
processing
components,
each
corresponding
channel
(front,
center,
rear)
which
has
a
sound
output
should
be
connected
correspondingly.
NOTE:
When
the
connector
bars
are
removed
to
make
connections,
sound
from
all
channels
of
separate
components
connected
to
this
unit’s
input
terminals,
as
well
as
broadcasts
received
by
the
unit,
cannot
be
heard
via
speakers
connected
to
the
unit.
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CONNECTION CHART
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power amplifier to increase power. stereo preamplifier.
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CONNECTION CHART
Speakers Connection (1)
¢ Front L, R speakers
* Front center speaker
¢ Rear L, R speakers
When connecting speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS
B terminalis, the procedure is the same as that used
for connecting speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS A
terminals.
For details concerning speakers impedance.
NOTE:
Do not allow any of the cord’s conductors to protrude
from the terminals or touch any other conductors.
Malfunctioning or breakdowns may occur when
conductors come into contact with each other.
Front speaker impedance
Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to
the nominal impedance of your speakers.
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A AND B; 8 QTO 162
NOTE:
© ff you have one pair of speakers only,
connect it to front speaker terminals A
or B.
® Position HIGH: when using one pair of
speakers of 8 2 to 16 2.
© Position LOW: when using one pair of
speakers (4 2 to 8 2) or two pairs of
speakers (8 2 to 16 2 for each speaker).
Center speaker impedance
Connect center speaker system with a
nominal impedance of 8 2.
Rear speaker impedance
Connect rear speaker systems with a
nominal impedance of between 8 and
16Q.
NOTE:
Be sure to observe speaker polarity.
This unit’s speaker terminals accept ba-
nana plugs.
Please refer to the plug’s manual for in-
structions on use.
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CONNECTION CHART
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CONNECTION CHART
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© Be careful not to make the wrong connections for CONTROL IN/OUT
(black) and MULTI-ROOM REMOTE IN (green).
© /f you connect to the CONTROL jacks of other components, such as
a CD player or cassette deck, bearing the mark, you can also
enjoy remote control of these components from room B. (For details
concerning connections, refer to page 24.)
SUB ROOM
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CONNECTION CHART
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
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@) POWER STANDBY/ON switch/indicator
This is the switch for electric power.
(0) eee When set to the ON position, power is supplied and the
unit becomes operational.
STANDBY .. When set to 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 lights when the power is STANDBY, and goes
out during ON.
@ MULTI ROOM & SOURCE button (See page 36)
Use in combination with the separately sold MR-100 Multi-Room remote
control unit.
When this button is on, the source selected with the INPUT SELECTOR
at that time is set to the Sub room function. The selected sub-function’s
sound is output through SUB ROOM SPEAKERS, and the video signal
is output through the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE VIDEO OUT jack. if
you install speaker systems connected to the MULTI-ROOM SPEAKERS
terminals in a different room, you can enjoy different sources in two
different rooms with a single main unit.
@ AUTO SOURCE CONTROL, MEMORY buttons
(See page 35)
AUTO SOURCE CONTROL 1, 2:
These buttons are for memorizing and recalling your current settings.
Both 1 and 2 can be used to memorize settings. If you connect another
component, such as a CD player, to the CONTROL OUT jack on the
rear panel, the signals to switch power on and start play are also
transmitted.
MEMORY:
Use when memorizing settings to an AUTO SOURCE CONTROL button.
@) Display section (see page 22)
® STATION CALL (RANDOM 30 CH) buttons
© These buttons are used to preset and recall desired broadcasting
stations. You can also preset AUTO/MONO button settings.
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Station call operation example:
If you press the button:
* Once — station 2 is selected.
° Twice — station 12 is selected.
® Three times — station 22 is selected.
NOTE:
Pressing the STATION CALL buttons when a component other than
TUNER is selected causes the INPUT SELECTOR setting to switch to
TUNER.
¢ They are also used when performing direct access tuning.
© SURROUND MODE buttons (See pages 6, 32)
@ JOG MODE indicators
The indicator for the mode that can currently be operated by the JOG
dial lights. If it is not the mode you want to operate, switch to the desired
mode with the JOG MODE button (@).
Remote sensor window
@) INPUT ATT button
Use this when there is distortion due to excessively high input signal
level. When this is switched ON, — 10 dB attenuator operates, and the
INPUT ATT indicator in the display section lights.
ACOUSTIC/ENHANCER MEMORY, SELECT buttons
ACOUSTIC/ENHANCER MEMORY:
Use to operate acoustic memory and enhancer memory. See page 34.
ACOUSTIC SELECT:
Use this to store desired sound quality settings in memory. Also use
it to recall memorized sound quality settings from memory. For further
details concerning memory operation, refer to page 34.
ENHANCER SELECT:
Use this to store a desired enhancer effect in memory, and to recall a
desired enhancer effect. For further details concerning memory
operation, refer to page 34.
When the enhancer has been memorized, then the enhancer will be
automatically switched ON when this button is pressed.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
@ RETURN button
Pressing this button returns the receiver to the following settings, the
sound level being controlled by MASTER VOLUME control knob.
© TAPE 2 MONITOR OFF
¢ SURROUND MODE OFF
© SPEAKERS A ON
*¢ MUTING OFF
e¢ BALANCE CENTER
© INPUT SELECTOR TUNER
* STATION CALL 1 CH*
* When a station is not memorized in 1 CH, station search will
automatically proceed from the frequency displayed.
@2 DIRECT button
Press this to listen to source sound without passing the audio signal
through sound quality and balance adjusting circuitry.
The surround mode, and rear and center speakers are automatically
_ switched off.
@ MASTER VOLUME control
Use to adjust the sound volume from the front, center and rear speakers.
When you adjust volume by remote control, the indicator on the knob
flashes.
When the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE switch is ON, volume level in sub
room cannot be adjusted with this knob. To adjust sub room volume,
point the remote control at the MR-100 in the sub room and operate.
DSSS (Digital Simulated Stereo System) button
Operate this when inputting a monaural signal to enjoy a simulated
stereo sound. You can use it when a monaural signal is input into both
the left and right channeis or when a monaural signal is input into only
one of the channels.
@ JOG dial
This lets you control the following five functions.
(1) Tuner frequency (manual tuning).
(2) Selection of letters for station naming.
(3) Video enhancer effect level adjustment.
(4) Surround’s delay time selection.
(5) Surround’s total effect level adjustment.
You can select which function you want to control with the JOG MODE
button @, but the mode automatically switches when a function
changes. For example, if you press the STATION NAME button, the
JOG MODE automatically switches to the CHARACTER mode.
MUTING button
Press to temporarily cut off the sound volume. When pressed again,
the sound will return to its previous level.
@) SPLIT SCREEN OFF/ON button
if you turn the ENHANCER OFF/ON button ON to add the video
enhancer effect, and then turn this button on, the right side of the picture
will have the enhancer effect added, and the left side will be without
the enhancer effect. The signal that has passed through the enhancer
is output through the TO MONITOR TV jacks and VCR OUT jacks.
A split screen picture is output from the TO MONITOR TV jacks.
However, S jack output is not affected by enhancer or split screen.
SPEAKERS A, B buttons
These are ON/OFF buttons for the speaker systems. When switched
ON, SPEAKERS indicators (A, B) in the display section tight.
PHONES jack
Connect the plug on your headphones to this jack. To hear only through
the headphones, set all SPEAKERS A and B buttons to the OFF position.
NOTE:
There are no ON/OFF switches for the rear and center speakers, so when
you want to listen only on headphones, switch surround OFF. If you
want to listen with surround ON, reduce rear and center volume levels
using the remote control.
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@) BAND button (FM/AM)
Use this to switch between FM and AM frequency band reception.
@) AUTO TUNING buttons (Down (-), Up (+))
+: Performs tuning in ascending frequency order.
~: Performs tuning in descending frequency order.
@) CUSTOM MEMORY SELECT button (See page 27)
Recall a genre name with this button.
@ SCAN button (See page 27)
Operates when the INPUT SELECTOR is set to TUNER. Station
frequencies assigned to the STATION CALL buttons are tuned in, one
after another, beginning with the current station no., for approximately
5 seconds each. Press the button again and reception of the station
presently being received will continue. Station frequencies not assigned
station numbers in the memory are skipped.
When you have selected a CUSTOM MEMORY genre, memory scan
is performed on the stations in that genre.
MEMORY button
Pressing this button will result in the memorization of the current
broadcast band, reception frequency, and FM AUTO/MONO mode (see
page 27). ‘ \
This button is also used to input station names (see page 28), and
custom memory operation (see page 27).
@® STATION NAME button
This button is used when inputting station names. (See page 28.)
AUTO/MONO button
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 in the display section is lit.
Auto stereo mode:
Normally, leave in this mode for reception. When a stereo broadcast
is received, it will be automatically reproduced in stereo.
During stereo broadcast reception, the STEREO indicator in the display
section lights.
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
mode will reduce the noise; however, FM stereo broadcasts will be
reproduced in monaural sound.
NOTE:
This button has no effect on reception of AM broadcasts.
@?) DIRECT ACCESS button (See page 26)
When this button is pressed, the STATION CALL buttons function as
10-key number buttons for direct input of the desired reception
frequency.
When frequencies that cannot be received are entered, the entered
frequency value flashes, before reception of the previous frequency
resumes.
HITS (Hyper Intelligent Tuning System) button
(See page 29)
¢ if the HITS button is pressed at the currently displayed station
frequency, the receiver searches up and down the frequency for the
next station and stops at the first one it finds.
If the HITS button is pressed during STATION NAME input (see
page 28), the receiver performs a memory search in order of
ascending
station
number
for
memorized
stations
whose
names
begin
with the same letter as the station just input.
* If the HITS button is pressed during input of numbers for DIRECT
ACCESS tuning, the receiver sets the remaining digits, which have
not yet been input, to ‘0’, searches for the corresponding
frequencies, and stops on the first station it finds.