Pioneer DC-Z94 User manual

‘Operating
Instructions
STEREO
DOUBLE
CASSETTE
DECK
AMPLIFIER
JC-Z94
FM/AM
DIGITAL
SYNTHESIZER
TUNER
SD,YP
“L948
STEREO TURNTABLE
L-Z94
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.
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES
Only
multi
voltage
models
are
provided
with
these
switches.
U.S.,
Canadian,
European,
U.K.,
and
Australian
models
are
not
provided
with them.
Mains
voltages
in
Saudi
Arabia
are
127
V
and
220
V
only,
Never
use
this model with 110 V setting in Saudi Arabia.
Before
your
modet
is
shipped
from
the
factory,
these
switches
are
set
to
the
power
requirements
of
the
destination;
nevertheless,
you
should
check
that
they
are
set
properly
before
plugging
the
power
cord
into
the AC outlet.
1. Disconnect the power cord.
2, Use a medium-size screwdriver.
3. Insert the screwdriver into the 220
groove on the voltage selectors and
adjust so that the voltage value of
your area.
TWO
VOLTAGE
SELECTORS:
IMPORTANT
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CONTENTS — sean
CONNECTIONS .. 2 MICROPHONE MIXING
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS 4 CASSETTE TAPE RELAY PLAYBACK.
SURROUND SYSTEM .... -5 COPYING TAPES ...
LOADING BATTERIES INTO REMOTE CONTROL UNIT . 6 A.S.E.S. {Auto Synchro Editing System)
PL-294 TURNTABLE SET UP 6 SLEEP TIMER .....
PANEL FACILITIES 7 TIMER PLAYBACK .
HOW TO HANDLE CASSETTE TAPES
BASIC OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE ......
SOUND CONTROL ... “ TROUBLESHOOTING .
MEMORIZING YOUR USUAL LISTENING SETTINGS SPECIFICATIONS ....
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TIMER RECORDING
CONNECTIONS
CD PLAYER {PD-Z74T/PD-Z84M)}
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CONNECTIONS
2
°
3
1
+
Cutter
2
.
CD
player
~
&
~
Q
Speaker
cord
.
Twist the strands.
10 mm (3/8 in)
Tuner
“ty
3
*
Push
away.
4
»
Pull
back,
&
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=
et
Refer
to
page
2
for
the
connections
diagram
[1].
8.
Use
the
“LD/VCR™
jacks
for
connection
to
the
audio
output
jacks
@
Accessory
FM
antenna
of
an
LD
player
or
VCR.
@
Accessory
AM
toop
antenna
NOTE:
S
alan
aie
)
*
insert
the
plugs
securely
into
the
jacks.
Improper
connection
can
lead
je
(PL-294,
etc.
to sound distortion or malfunction.
*
The
white
plug
is
for
the
left
channel
connection
and
the
red
plug
for the right channel connection.
9.
Connect
the
speaker
cords
@
to
SPEAKERS
terminals.
Connect
the
‘’
+”
terminals
on
the
cassette
deck
amplifier
to
the
“+
terminals
on
the
speakers,
the
“’
-
‘'
terminals
on
the
cassette
deck
amplifier
to
the
‘’~"*
terminals
on
the
speakers.
© Tuner input/output cord
® Surround speaker system
@ COD player flat cable
Cassette deck amplifier
@) Turntable connection cord
Speakers.cord
@) Speaker system
@) Power cord
- ds. (Di
®
CD
player
(Separately
sold
PD-274T
or
PD-284M)}
Connecting
the
speaker
cords
(Diagram
(3})
@
LD
player
or
video
cassette
recorder
(VCR)
NOTE;
@)
To
the
AC
wall
socket
Do
not
allow
the
conductors
of
the
cords
to
project
out
of
the
terminals
@®
White
or
to
come
into
contact
with
other
conductors.
A
breakdown
or
failure
@®
Red
may
occur
when
conductors
touch.
Phig
the
power
cord
into
the
household
electrical
outlet
only
after
all
the
connections
have been
completed.
Speaker impedance
Connect
speaker
systems
with
a
nominal
impedance
of
ranging
from
an 6to 169.
Proceed
as
follows
with
the
set
up
and
connections.
1.
Place
the
cassette
deck
amplifier
on
top
of
the
CD
player.
Surround
speaker
connection
2.
Connect
the
CD
player
OUTPUT
jacks
to
the
cassette
deck
~
Connect
the
plugs
properly.
amplifier
CD
INPUT
jacks
with
audio
cords.
If
using
this
unit
together
with
the
optional
CD
player
PD-Z74T
or
PO-284M,
connect
the
flat
cable
@.
3.
Place
the
tuner
on
top
of
the
cassette
deck
amplifier.
4.
Connect
the
tuner
input/output
cord
©®
to
cassette
deck
amplifier.
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©
TUNER
AND
CD
PLAYER
CONNECTIONS
(Diagram
[2])
x
Insert
the
connector
until
it
locks,
thus
ensuring
that
it
is
connected.
@)
When
disconnecting
the
connector,
pull
it
in
the
opposite
direction
.
while
pressing
the
left
and
right
claws.
Connect
a
speaker
system
having
a
R
L
NOTE:
nominal
impedance
of
16
@
or
more.
When
connecting
or
disconnecting
the
input/output
cable,
do
so
only
after
disconnecting
the
power
plug
from
the
wail
socket.
5.
Connect
the
FM
antenna
(@
and
the
AM
loop
antenna
@
to
the
tuner's
antenna
terminals.
6.
Place
the
turntable
on
top
of
the
tuner.
7.
Connect
the
turntable
connection
cords
amplifier’s
jacks.
if
using
the
turntable
PL-Z94,
connect
the
turntable’s
audio
cords
and
power
supply
cord
respectively
to
the
cassette
deck
amplifier's
PHONO
jacks
and
DC
12V
OUTPUT
jack.
If
using
a
different
turntable,
connect
its
audio
cord
and
ground
cord.
10.
Connect
the
CD
player’s
power
cord
ta
the
deck
amplifier’s
AC
OUTLET.
11.
Finally,
connect
the
power
card
1%
to
the
AC
wall
socket.
@ to the cassette deck
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CAUTION CONCERNING TURNTABLE
INSTALLATION
H the turntable is placed directly on or very close to a speaker, the
vibrations from the speaker may be transported to the tonearm’s
cartridge, thus causing feedback howling. Be sure that speakers are
placed sufficiently away from the turntable.
| CONDENSATION
When the unit is brought into a warm room from previously cold
conditions or when the room temperature is suddenly increased,
condensation may form inside and the unit may not be able to attain
its ful performance. In cases like this, allow the unit to stand for about
an hour or raise the room temperature gradually.
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
4
Radio reception is not possible unless the antenna is
properly connected.
The strength of broadcast signals varies from one area to another. Signal
propagation is especially poor in metropolitan areas, where there are
many tall buildings, and in mountainous areas. Proper antenna
installation is vital to good reception.
FM ANTENNA |
FM Antenna Attachment (Diagram [4]}
Connect the accessory FM antenna ta the FM terminals. Extend the
antenna out to its full, and affix it to a wall, ete.
External FM antenna installation (Diagram {51}
Use an external antenna when the signals from the station are weak
and cannot be picked up by the accessory FM antenna, or when the
sound heard is accompanied by large amounts of noise.
@® 75 Q coaxial cable
AM ANTENNA
The AM loop antenna supplied with the tuner should be connected to
the AM antenna terminals. The antenna should be placed at a distance
from the tuner, 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.
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Setting Up the AM Antenna (Diagram [6])
* insert the clip on the bottom of the antenna into the groove on the leg.
* To permanently fix the antenna, screw the leg to a wall or something
similar before assembling (fixing the antenna in the direction that gives
the best reception).
* Place the antenna on a level surface and rotate it to locate the
orientation that yields the best reception.
@ lead wire @leg
External AM antenna (Diagram {7]
Indoor AM antenna
Provide a vinyl-coated wire (5 to 6 meters long}. Secure one end to the
AM terminal and the other end to a wall or other high location.
Outdoor AM antenna
lf reception is still poor even when 2 lead antenna has been fully
extended indoors, stretch out a vinyl-coated wire and secure it outdoors.
NOTE:
Do not detach the AM loop antenna when using the external AM
antenna.
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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
FM/AM CHANNEL SWITCH
Adjustment is only necessary when there is a CHANNEL STEP
switch at the rear panel.
The CHANNEL STEP switch is located on the rear panel of the digital
synthesizer tuner. Before the tuner leaves the factory, this switch
is set to the channel step standard of the area where the tuner is
sold. Depending on the position of this switch, each time TUNING
switch is pressed, the frequency display changes by the following
amount:
“{50 kHz/S kHz} position
1100 kHz/10 kHz] position
For areas with channel step of 100 kHz for FM and 10 kHz for AM.
For areas with channel step of 50 kHz for FM and 3 kHz for AM.
NOTE: .
If the switch is set to the wrong position, correct tuning may not
be possible.
Consult your dealer if you are not sure about the radio channel
step standard in your area.
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What is surround sound? cme
With ordinary stereo, sound normally comes only from speakers in front
of the listener. In a concert hall or theater though, sound reflected from
the walls and ceiling reaches the listener from ail directions. This is what
accounts for the feeling of ambience or spaciousness af a live
performance.
Surround sound works to reproduce these effects to produce fuller,
more “ive” sound.
STEREO WIDE
When the surround speakers are not connected, the stereo wide
function may be activated. This function enhances the stereo effect.
Note however, that it does not operate in the case of a monaural source.
Speaker System Placement Examples (Diagram [8])
The sound effects obtained in a surround system depend on speaker
placement. Experiment with various arrangements to find the one most
Suited to your tastes.
Placing the speakers slightly higher than ear level contributes to sound
quality.
{Case AJ
Good sound dispersion; recommended for movies, etc.
{Case B}
Sound appears to come from directly in front of listener. Good for
listening to music recordings.
{Case C}
Offers most varied effects; good for watching sports programs or
listening to five recordings.
Front speaker left
Front speaker right
Front
Surround speaker left
Surround speaker right
Rear
Listening area
AAAOAOOABOES
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. Open the rear cover.
2. Install size “AAA” (IEC RO3/UM-4) batteries, correctly matching
polarity.
3. Close the cover.
Incorrect
use
of
batteries
may
lead
to
leakage
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
inside
the
compartment.
B:
Never mix new and used batteries,
Cc:
Batteries
of
the
same
size
may
have
different
voltages,
depending
on
their
type.
Do
not
mix
different
types
of
batteries.
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PL-Z94 TURNTABLE SET UP
S
1. Check the parts (See diagram A}.
@ EP adapter @& Platter mat
(You will find & Platter
this taped on
the cabinet.)
2.
Pinch
bett
on
inner
rim
between
thumb
and
forefinger
(See
diagram
B).
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3. Stip belt over finger and pull out, inserting finger in hole.
4. Insert finger from top of platter and transfer belt to forefinger.
5. Lower platter onto spindle.
6. Release beit onto pulley (See diagram C}.
@ Pulley
@ Bett
© Correct
@® Incorrect
7. Place platter mat on platter {with ’’PIONEER” side up}.
8. Remove the viny! band holding the tonearm.
9. Remove the stylus cover.
10. Remove the tonearm from the arm rest (See diagram D}.

Tuner: F-294 _
@ FM/AM ANTENNA terminals
Antennas must be connected to these terminats: otherwise you will not
be able to receive stations. See page 4 for details on ANTENNA
CONNECTIONS.
(2) TUNER input/output cord
Connect to the TUNER jack of the cassette deck amplifier
[ Cassette deck amplifier: DC-Z94
@ Ground terminal (GND)
Connect this to the ground terminal on the turntable {except for PL-Z94}.
@) PHONO input jacks
Connect the audio cord of the turntable to these jacks.
@LD/VCR jacks
Connect to audio output jacks of LD player or VCR, etc.
@ CD input jacks
Connect te output jacks of a CD player.
& TUNER jacks
Connect the tuner input/output cord here.
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@ TURNTABLE (DC 12 V OUTPUT) jack
This jack supplies power to the turntable PL-294,
Connect the power supply cord of the turntable to this jack,
@CD jacks
Connect to a compact disc player PD-Z74T or PD-Z84M fiat cable.
@ SPEAKERS terminals
L: Connect the left speaker system as seen from the listening position.
R:
Connect
the
right
speaker
systern
as
seen
from
the
listening
position.
NOTE:
Connect
a
speaker
system
having
a
nominal
impedance
ranging
from
6
2to
162.
@SURROUND SPEAKERS jacks
Connect the surround speaker systems.
NOTE:
Connect
a
speaker
system
having
a
nominal
impedance
of
16
Qor
more.
@AC
OUTLET
(SWITCHED
50
W
MAX)
Power
supplied
through
this
outlet
is
tumed
on
and
off
by
the
cassette
deck
amplifier’s
POWER
switch.
Total
electrical
power
consumption
of connected
equipment
should
not
exceed
50
W.
NOTE:
Do
not
connect
appliances
with
high
power
consumption
such
as
heaters,
irons,
or
television
sets
to
the
AC
OUTLET
in
order
to
avoid
overheating
or
fire
hazard.
This
can
cause
the
cassette
deck
amplifier
to
malfunction.
@ Power cord
Connect this to the household electrical outlet.
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@ Display, section
Shows current time, received frequency, contents of timer settings, etc.
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@ MONO indicator
Lights when the MPX button is set to ON. When this indicator is lit,
FM stereo broadcasts are reproduced monaurally.
TUNED indicator
Lights when a broadcast is received and tuned in well,
© STEREO indicator
Lights when an FM stereo broadcast is received (MPX button set to
OFF).
@) LOCAL indicator
Lights when the LOCAL button is set to ON.
© Timer indicators
These show various timer setting.
@) SLEEP indicator
indicates that the sleep timer is activated.
(G) Frequency display
Shows received broadcast frequency. Also gives scrolling display of
main functioh status.
FM and MHz light: FM reception.
AM and kHz light: AM reception.
@ Time display
This shows the present time and during recording, it shows the elapsed
recording time. When you listen to a broadcast, the STATION CALL
number is displayed.
@) Deck Il REC TIME indicator
Lights when deck Il is recording.
NOTE:
The elapsed recording time might not be displayed due to noise trom
the power supply caused by improper timing of. connecting the power
cord. In such a case, disconnect the power cord and connect it again.
@ STATION CALL buttons
Used for memorizing and recalling memorized stations.
@ Timer selector buttons
[WAKE-UP 1, 2)
Used for timer playback setting.
TREC}
Used for timer recording setting.
@ SET button
Used for current time, timer playback, and timer recording setting.
@®CLOCK ADJ button
Used far starting the clock adjustment.
© TUNING/TIMER (-, +) buttons
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Used for locating stations.
Use *~'* button for lower, and "+" button for higher frequencies.
{During time and timer setting}
Used for adjusting the clock, timer settings and its related adjustments.
@LOCAL button
Use this if the broadcast signal is too strong, causing noise and
distortion. The atttenuator reduces the strength of the signal, reducing
noise and distortion.
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PANEL FACILITIES
@©MPX (FM MONO} button
Turn on when there is much noise during reception of FM stereo
broadcasts. The reproduced sound will become monaural but noise will
be reduced.
@© MEMORY button
Used for memorizing stations. When the button is pressed, the
frequency display will flash. To memorize the frequency of any station,
press a station cail button while the frequency display flashes.
BAND selector button
Each
time
this
button
is
pressed,
FM
or
AM
reception
is
selected
alternately.
@) CHECK button
Used for confirming timer settings, after setting for timer playback or
timer recording.
@® SLEEP button
Sets the sleep timer.
Each time you press this button, the setting changes as shown here.
The current setting is shown on the tuner display.
Power turns off when your set time has elapsed.
30 60 —~ 30
(Approx. 80 (Approx. 60 (Approx. 30
minutes} minutes} minutes)
{AUTO) OFF -—
if you press the SLEEP button during recording, AUTO is displayed, and
power is switched off at the end of recording.
Cassette deck amplifier: DC-294
* This unit has an automatic tape type selector.
* Tapes can be played back on deck |; tapes can be played back
and recorded on deck II.
Sh Sound can be recorded as adjusted by the sound image controller.
{@ Amplifier section
@ POWER STANDBY/ON switch /STANDBY indicator
This is the switch for electric power,
ON: When set to the ON position, power is supplied and the
unit becomes operational,
STANDBY: 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 unit is in STANDBY when only the STANDBY indicator
above the POWER switch is lit.
@ REMOTE SENSOR window
@SMART OPER. (OPERATION) indicator
This
lights
when
smart
operation
is
on.
it
goes
out
after
about
30
seconds.
@ CD DIRECT indicator
This lights when CD DIRECT is on.
@© SURROUND indicator
This
lights
when
SURROUND
&
STEREO
WIDE
is
on.
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PANEL FACILITIES
@ SMART OPERATION buttons (See page 19}
ISTART/SET]
Use when programming memory and operating SMART OPERATION.
[MEMORY]
Use when programming SMART OPERATION into memory.
@CD DIRECT button
Press this button to listen to a CD without passing the signal through
sound quality adjustment circuits.
SURROUND & STEREO WIDE button
By turning this switch ON, you can enjoy surround reproduction when
tear speakers are used.
By turning this switch ON, you can enjoy STEREO WIDE reproduction
with greater left-right spread when rear speakers are not used.
NOTE:
« In the case of monaural source, SURROUND & STEREO WIDE effects
cannot be obtained.
* SURROUND & STEREO WIDE functions do not operate if CD DIRECT
is on,
@ VOLUME control
PHONES (Headphones) jack
For stereo headphones.
NOTE:
There is no output from the speakers when headphones are plugged
into PHONES jack.
@ Input selector buttons
[PHONO}
Press
to
play
records
on
@
tumtable
connected
to
the
PHONO
jacks.
(TUNER]
Press to listen to radio broadcast.
[TAPE]
Press to listen to cassette tape.
{cD}
Press to listen to a CD player connected ta the CD jacks.
{LD/VCR}
Press
for
playback
on
an
LD
player
or
VCR
connected
to
the
LD/VCR
jacks.
@ DIGITAL SFC button
Use to recall a sound field mode created by SFC {Sound Field Control}.
When it is on, the button lights. <4
@ ACTIVE LOUDNESS button
This
switches
the
active
loudness
function
ON
and
OFF.
Depending
on
the
volume
setting
on
the
amplifier,
this
function
automatically
boosts
bass
and
treble
response.
@ BALANCE control
Used
for
changing
the
balance
between
left
and
right
channels.
Usualty
set
this
control
to
the
center
position.
@) MIC (Microphone) jack
This is a standard jack for connecting a microphone.
MIC LEVEL control
Used for adjusting the volume of microphone.
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{@ Sound image controller section
@SOUND CONTROL ON/OFF button
This
switches
the
sound
image
controller
on/off.
When
it's
on,
the
SOUND
CONTROL
indicator
in
the
SOUND
IMAGE
DISPLAY
lights.
During
playback
with
CD
DIRECT
on,
sound
control
is
not
possible.
NOTE:
Sound
comes
trom
the
rear
speakers
regardless
of
whether
this
button
is
on
or
off.
@ FLAT button
Press to reset the equalizer to flat response {no equalization).
@ MEMORY button
Use
this
to
program
your
desired
equalization
and
DIGITAL
SFC
settings
into
the
memory
recall
buttons
{A
to
E).
@ PRESET/PGM (PROGRAM) button
Use
to
switch
between
recall
of
PRESET
memory
settings
and
your
own
original
memory
settings
(PROGRAM)
with
the
memory
recall
buttons.
The
memory
being
recalled
is
indicated
by
the
fit
indicator
in
the
SOUND
IMAGE
DISPLAY.
.
@ SOUND IMAGE DISPLAY
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Visual
display
of
spectrum
analyzer,
graphic
equalizer,
and
sound
effect.
@) Display of the memory being recalled with the memory recall
buttons.
This
indicates
the
memory
(PRESET
and
PROGRAM}
that
can
be
recalled with the memory recall buttons.
© Letters display.
© This lights when active loudness is on.
© This lights when the sound control is on.
(oo)
© CURSOR EQUALIZER buttons (See page 17)
Use to adjust graphic equalizer settings.
{~<4, >]: Use these to change the frequency range to be adjusted.
{UP, DOWN): Use these to adjust the degree of equalization.
@ image effect buttons (See page 17)
These buttons let you select the effect mode most suitable for a
particular genre of music. Adjust the effect level with the SOUND JOG.
@ Memory recall buttons (See page 17, 18}
Use to recall preset equalization settings. Also use to program into
memory and recall desired sound settings.
@SOUND JOG
Use to adjust image effect level and DIGITAL SFC effect level,

{@ Cassette Deck Section
@ Deck { cassette door
@) Operation indicators
@ Direction ( <1, & }: indicates direction of tape travel during recording
or playback. Flashes slowly in Pause mode. Flashes rapidly during
Music Search (MSi.
@) REC: Lights when recording. It flashes during tase copying.
© ASES MODE
FADE; Fade edit in progress.
DISCO: Disco edit in progress,
@ DECK Il COUNTER and RESET button
Press the RESET button to reset the tape counter display to 000.
@ SYNCHRO COPY | & II buttons
Used for tape copying.
NORMAL: Copying from the Deck | tape to the Deck I! tape at normal
.fecarding/playback speed.
HIGH: Copying at about twice normal tape speed. (Copies can be
made in about half the NORMAL time.)
@) Deck Il cassette door
® Deck | EJECT button
@ Deck | operation buttons
m (PLAY: FWD} .. For playing back a tape in the forward mode.
«= (PLAY: REV) ... For playing back a tape in the reverse mode.
@ (STOP) .. For stopping the tape.
wr (FAST) oo. Fast forward in forward mode, rewind in reverse
mode.
Music search (MS) starts if this is pressed during
playback.
std (FAST) ......... Rewind in forward mode, fast forward in reverse
mode.
Music search (MS} starts if this is pressed during
playback.
DOLBY* NR switch
Set this switch to 8 or C for recording with the built-in Dolby Noise
Reduction system and for playback of tapes which have been recorded
using the Dolby Noise Reduction system. For other tapes, set the Dolby
NR switch to OFF.
NOTE:
When playing back Dolby NR-encoded tapes, always set this switch
to the same position (8-type ar C-type) used for recording.
Delby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY and the double-D symboi bo are trademarks of Deiby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
PANEL FACILITIES
@A.S.E.S. buttons
Used for automatically recording a CD on cassette tape.
FADE (FINE): The sound fades out at the end of the tape.
DISCO: This cross-fades between songs during recording.
NOTE:
* FINE is the mode when performing CD-player COMPU PGM EDIT
{Computer Allocated Program Editing}.
* The FADE (FINE) modes provide a blank space of about five seconds
between songs.
@® DECK fl CONTROL buttons
@ (REC)... eee To set to recording standby mode. The REC
indicator lights and the direction indicators { ~4 and
» } flash. Recording begins when you press the
PLAY button (<4 or B® ),
HE(PAUSE) ........... Temporarily stops tape travel. Cancels pause
mode when pressed again or press the PLAY
button.
© (MUTE)............ Used for creating a blank space between songs.
@) Deck {| operation buttons
Same as Deck ! operation buttons (2).
@ Deck il EJECT button
Turntable: PL-Z94
@ Platter mat
@ Platter spindle
@EP adaptor
Place over the spindie to play 45-rpm singles.
@) Dust cover
@®SPEED switch
Set this switch in accordance with the speed of the record.
33: For 33-1/3 rpm records.
45: For 45 rpm records.
© ARM-ELEVATION switch
* To suspend record play temporarily.
* For changing the tracks during actual play.
{UP}: The tonearm rises (the stylus moves away from the record.}
(DOWN): The tonearm descends {the stylus is lowered onto the record.}
@STOP {m) button
Press this button when stopping play. *
Platter
© Cartridge
Tonearm
@ Arm rest
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PANEL FACILITIES
|
Remote
control
unit
|
G@) POWER button
@ Function buttons
LO/VCR.
PHONO.
CD DIRECT
+. Sets function to LD/VCR.
.- Sets function to PHONO.
Sets
function
to
CD
DIRECT.
@
DECK
|
operation
buttons:
Same
as
Deck
|
operation
buttons
on
the
cassette
deck
amplifier.
@
TUNER
STATION
button
*
Before
operation,
memorize
broadcast
stations
in
the
STATION
CALL
buttons.
+.
..
Stations
change
in
order
in
the
upward
direction
Stations
change
in
order
in
the
downward
direction.
@®
SOUND
CONTROL
operation
buttons
ON/OFF:
Turns
the
sound
image
controller
on
and
off.
CALL:
Recalls
the
preset
equalizing
curves
{PRESET}
and
memorized
sound
control
(PROGRAM)
in
sequence.
@®VOLUME
+
(UP)/-
(DOWN)
button
When
pressed,
VOLUME
on
the
amplifier
is
actually
moved
by
a
motor.
@ SURROUND button
Turns
SURROUND
&
STEREO
WIDE
on
and
off.
@
Deck
Il
operation
button:
Same
as
Deck
il
operation
buttons
and
DECK
It
CONTROL
buttons
on
the
cassette
deck
amplifier
{except
MUTE).
@CD operation buttons
Perform
the
connections
so
that
the
CD
player
is
operated
by
the
remote
control
unit.
.. Play
DISC selection
Stop
. Pause
bed Track search
NOTE:
Note
that
the
DISC
selector
button
on
the
remote
control
unit
may
not
Operate,
depending
on
the
CD
player
used.
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@ Timer operation buttons
SLEEP: Sets the sleep timer.
WAKE-UP:
Timer
playback
setting/cancellation
can
be
performed
when
the
timer
playback
time
has
been
set,
This
is
shown
in
the
tuner
display
section.
SNOOZE:
Turns
off
power
if
pressed
after
timer
playback
begins.
Timer
playback
begins
again
approx.
5
minutes
later.
The
amplifier
input
selector
automatically
switches
to
the
music
source
being
operated
when
you
press
the
CD
playback
(B
},
cassette
deck
Playback {~€,®)},
or
tuner
station
controls.
NOTE: :
It
is
not
possible
to
operate
the
CD
bleyer
with
the
remote
controf
unless
the controf cord is connected.
ties
of
remote
contro!
Remote sensor
When
the
remote
control
unit
is
pointed
at
the
remote
sensor
window
on
the
amplifier
section
and any
of
its
buttons
is
pressed,
the
tuner
and
other
components
can
be
operated
by
remote
control.
Distance:
Within
a
range
of
approx.
7
meters
(23
feet)
from
the
remote
sensor
window.
Angle:
Within
approx.
30
degrees
from
the
center
of
the
remote
sensor
window.
Remote
control
will
not
be
possible
if
there
is
an
obstacle
between
the
remote
contro}
unit
itself
and
the
remote
sensor
window.
Performance
of
the
remote
control
unit
is
adversely
affected
in
the
Presence
of
strong
fluorescent
light.
Keep
such
lights
away,
[
especially
from
the
sensor
window.
at ad

HOW TO HANDLE CASSETTE TAPES
Bear in mind the following points before loading cassette
tapes.
ts the tape loose, or is some of the tape outside the cassette?
tf some of the tape is projecting outside the cassette shell or if it is loose,
it may not feed between the capstan and pinch roller. This will prevent
the tape frorn being transported or darmage the tape itself. in cases like
these, insert 2 pencil into the reel hole and take up the slack (Fig. A}.
Some cassette tapes come with a plastic or thick paper stopper which
prevents tape slack. Remove this stopper when loading the tape and
replace it after having used the cassette.
What are the accidental erasure prevention tabs for?
A cassette is provided with these tabs so that important recordings will
not be erased accidentally. When the tab (Fig. B) on the cassette shell
is broken out with the tip of a screwdriver, it will not be possible to
activate the recording function even by pressing the recording {REC}
button, so valuable recordings will not be erased in error.
To re-record on a cassette whose tabs have been broken out, simply
stick a piece of doubled adhesive tape over the tab areas, as shown
in Fig. C.
NOTE:
The accidental erasure prevention tabs are located at the top left on
both sides A and 8 {1 and 2), so that material on each side can be
prevented frorn being erased in error.
Tips on using cassette tapes
* Leader tape (which does not allow sound to be recorded over it) is
provided at the beginning of a cassette tape. Start recording after
allowing the tape to run for approx. 5 seconds so that the leader tape
clears the recording head.
* Do not leave a cassette tape exposed to the environment. Store the
cassette in its case so that dust and dirt do not adhere to the tape
after use, and so that the tape is prevented from becoming slack.
Choose a location which is not exposed to the effects of magnetism,
dust, dirt and oit for storing the tapes.
* Because C-120 tapes are so thin, they easily jam in the pinch rofler
and capstan, and they are susceptible to other trouble such as irregular
winding. Try not to use them with this unit.
Use tapes of 90 minutes or less.
Fig. A Fig. B
How to take up tape slack.
How to prevent already
recorded tapes from
being erased.
Cassette shell
For side B
Fig. C
NOTE FOR RE-RECORDING ON A CASSETTE TAPE
WHICH HAS A BROKEN TAB
¥
Adhesive tape for re-recording
{correct METHOD OF APPLYING TAPE
* Apply two layers of cellophane tape.
* Apply the tape taut so that it does
not rise up,
\ 5 mm minimum
meee
Be careful not to block the
tape identification detection
hole (chrome tape).
———{incorrect METHOD OF APPLYING tare} —————
THIS MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT
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P
Curled tape Protruding tape
Appiying vinyl tape, Applying top insertion of an
gum tape, or other portion only. eraser or the like.
tape apart from
cellophane tape.
After removing the cellophane tape, completely wipe away ail
traces of paste. Use only alcohol.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
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SETTING
THE
CLOCK
(Tuner
operation)
[TUNING
INTO
STATIONS
(Tuner
operation)
{Example} Setting the time to 17:15.
(See diagram [5]})
1. Press CLOCK ADJ button.
2, Use TUNING/TIMER “’~"" and ‘'+"' button to set the hour and
minutes.
3. Press SET button when “00” seconds of that minute are reached
for precise adjustment.
*° After connecting to an AC outlet, be sure to set the present time.
Timer playback and timer recording are not possible unless the
time has been set.
* The time indication will appear as ‘’--:--"’ if the AC power cord
is unplugged. Be sure to set the time again after power is resumed.
[ PREPARATION |
Press POWER switch of the cassette deck amplifier.
Select a input selector button.
To listen to a CD without passing through the various frequency-
adjusting circuits, press the CD DIRECT button. The CD DIRECT
indicator fights.
Auto Function
When DC-294, F-294 and PD-Z74T (or PD-Z84M) are
used together.
This model is equipped with ‘‘auto function” operation, so when the
switch for playing CD, tape, or tuner is pressed, the amplifier’s function
switches automatically.
Use the input selector switches for PHONO and LD/VCR source
selection since Auto Function is not effective for these.
NOTE:
* When the CD DIRECT button is on, you cannot use the sound image
controller, or SURROUND & STEREO WIDE functions.
° Input selectors can not be switched during recording. (Auto function
does not operate either.)
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1. Select the desired broadcasting band using BAND selector button.
2. Press +" or “"~ TUNING/TIMER button for higher or lower
frequencies.
{Auto tuning}
Press TUNING/TIMER “ ~‘' or
to change, then release it.
The tuner will automatically search for a broadcasting station, and stop
when one is found, and the TUNED indicator lights up. To search for
another station, press again.
* To interrupt auto tuning, press TUNING/TIMER button again.
NOTE:
When auto tuning is in use, reception may not be possible for distant
Stations or when signals are weak. At these times manual tuning is
recommended.
"+" button until the frequency starts
[Manual tuning]
Press TUNING/TIMER *’~"" or ‘’+"’ button and release quickly.
The tuning frequency wili change by one step each time the button is
pressed. Press as many times as necessary to tune in the desired station
The TUNED indicator lights up when the station is tuned in best.
* if you keep the TUNING/TIMER button depressed after the frequency
has begun to change, the reception frequency changes continuously,
and stops when the button is released.
3. Adjust VOLUME contro! on the amplifier.
FM stereo/monaural broadcast reception
When the MPX button is in the off position {MONO indicator is out),
the STEREO indicator lights during reception of an FM stereo broadcast.
if the FM stereo broadcast signal is weak, with a jot of noise, press the
MPX button and the MONO indicator lights. Reception will be monaural,
but noise will be reduced.

BASIC OPERATIONS
LOCAL function
if the broadcast station is very near, the FM broadcast signal may be
too strong, resulting in noise and distortion. In this case, press LOCAL
button. LOCAL indicatar lights.
[ MEMORIZING STATIONS (Tuner operation) _|
(See diagram [10] )
Presetting
Up to 36 FM/AM stations can be memorized at random. Press a
STATION CALL button once for Mode 1 {1 — 12), twice for Made 2
{13 — 24) and three times for Mode 3 (25 —~ 36)
1. Tune in desired station.
(If the station is FM, then the current MPX on/off and LOCAL on/off
settings are included in the memory.)
2. Press MEMORY button.
* The display will flash (approx. 5 seconds).
3. Press STATION CALL button.
* While the display is flashing, press a STATION CALL button in
which you wish to memorize the station
* One press selects the 1 ~ 12 (Mode 1}, two presses 13 — 24
(Mode 2), and three presses 25 — 36 {Mode 3)
{Example} If you press button 9/21/33”
ONCE mw mw me a He OCH
Twice ~ 21CH
Three times ~ ~~ —-—~-—-— 33 CH
NOTE:
Jf you press the same STATION CALL button again within two seconds,
the station number changes from Mode 1 to Mode 2 to Mode 3 in
sequence.
~« Mode 1 wore Mode 2 Mode 3
(i~ 12) (13-24) {25 —36)}
Press within approx. 2 sec.
* After you press the STATION CALL button, the display will flash for
approx. 2 seconds, then the station will be memorized. If you press
another button while the display is flashing, the station will not be
memorized. : es
(Tuner operation)
Press STATION CALL button into which the desired station is
memorized,
* Press once for Mode 1 stations, twice for Mode 2 and three times
for Made 3.
NOTE:
The contents of the STATION CALL buttons will be preserved for several
days, even if the cassette deck amplitier’s power cord is unplugged.
if a memorized station has been erased, memorize it again.
Last station memory
The last received AM and FM stations remain stored despite input
selector and/or POWER switching. To recall, use BAND selector button.
RECEPTION
USING
PRESET
TUNING
|
TAPE PLAY {Cassette deck operation) _
Tapes may be played back in deck I or deck II but not in both decks
at the same time.
1. Press EJECT button, and load a recorded tape.
2. Set the DOLBY NR switch to the same position used for recording.
3. Press PLAY button {® or ~4).
Press PLAY button of the loaded deck.
4, Adjust VOLUME control on the amplifier,
5. To stop playback, press STOP button {MM}.
Auto Stop Mechanism
* When a tape is played back on Deck | or Deck Ii, play automatically
stops after both sides of the tape have been played six times,
* If tapes are loaded in both Deck | and Deck I, after the tape in Deck
I has finished playing in the reverse direction { 4}, playback begins
in the forward direction (P} on Deck It (Relay Play). Playback
automatically stops after the tape in Deck Il finishes playing in the
reverse direction { ~4}.
* When recording, recording autornaticaily stops when the tape finishes
recording in the reverse direction ( ~@),
* Load both Deck | and Deck I! with tapes, start playback { } on
Beck il, and playback will stop after the tape finishes playing in both
directions.
NOTE:
When the PLAY button of one deck is pressed while the other deck is
in playback mode, the former stops and the latter starts playback.
MUSIC SEARCH (Cassette deck operation)
You can perform music search during playback by carrying out the
following:
* To listen to the following program, press FAST button of the same
direction as playback.
* To listen to the current program again, press FAST button of the
opposite direction to playback.
During Music Search the indicator for tape travel direction flashes.
When doing music search, do not operate the other deck. Doing so
may affect blank interval detection function. When the unrecorded
portion between the two programs is located playback resumes.
NOTE:
Performing Music Search on the following types of tape may not be
possible. This is not a unit malfunction, however.
* A tape whose unrecorded portions between tracks are less than 4
seconds long.
* A tape with high noise level between tracks.
* A tape with low level or silent passages of several seconds in the same
tacks, such as classical music.
* A tape, such asa conversation tape where sound is intermittent.
RECORDING ONTO A CASSETTE TAPE
(Cassette deck operation)
Material can be recorded on Deck !] only. Recording is not possible on
Deck 1. You can make a recording of source which has passed through
the sound image controller.
1. Press EJECT button, and load the tape for recording into deck H.
* Check to see that the accidental erasure prevention tabs are not
broken off.
* Make sure that there is no tape slack.
2. Set DOLBY NR switch to the desired position.
* A tape which has been recorded using the DOLBY. NR system
must be played back with the same system.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
3. Use the input selector butten on the amplifier to select the
recording source.
Program source | Selected indicator Operation
Record PHONO. Operate the turntable |
Radio broadcast TUNER Tune into a broadcast |
Play a tape in deck | or
Tape TAPE deck tl
Compact disc co Play a compact disc
Equipment which Operate the equipment
is connected to LD/VCR connected to LD/VCR
LD/VCR jacks jacks
4. Create your own original sound with the sound image controller.
5, Press REC button { @).
* The REC indicator lights.
* The direction indicator flashes.
6. Press the appropriate PLAY button (# or ~#).
« When you start recording with the » button, at the end of the
tape, recording automatically continues in the ~4 direction {both-
side recording).
* When you start recording with the ~ button, recording stops at
the end of the tape.
7. Play the recording source,
8, To stop recording, press STOP button (i).
Auto reverse function
This unit uses rotary type recording and playback heads, and the same
heads are used in both forward and reverse directions. Tape-end
detection is employed to activated auto reverse operation which takes
approx. 2 seconds after the tape is taken up.
NOTE:
A leader tape having a length equivalent to approx. 5 seconds is
attached to an ordinary cassette tape. This means that for two-way
travel of the leader tape there will be a break of approx. 12 seconds
in the sound. Be very careful of this, particularly when making a two-
way recording.
Pausing and restarting recording
1. Press PAUSE button (If).
* Recording will be suspended.
_2. Ta restart recording again, press PAUSE (1#)} of PLAY button.
Recording muting
Use this function to create the 4 seconds blanks required for the music
search operation.
* Press MUTE { ©) button during recording, and the unit will stop
recarding sound on the tape for about 4 seconds and will enter the
recording pause mode.
* To create a blank more than 4-seconds long, hold the button dewn
tor the desired time. The unit will enter the recording pause mode
when you release the button.
* To resume recarding, press PAUSE (88) button.
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DOLBY NR SYSTEMS |
The Doiby NR Systems are designed to reduce high-frequency tape hiss
noise generated during playback.
The level of low-volume, high-frequency sounds is increased during
recording, and decreased by the same ammount during playback to restore
the original level. At the same time, high-frequency noise (the most
easily perceived by the human ear) is attenuated.
Dolby 8-type NR system reduces high-frequency tape noise, widening
the dynamic range. Dolby C-type NR system is even more powerful,
applying the noise reduction effect to a wider spectrum of frequencies
from the middie range.
NOTE:
Avoid playing back tapes reduced using the Dolby NR system with
DOLBY NR switch in the OFF position, or tapes recorded without Dolby
NR system with DOLBY NR switch in the ON position (8-type or C-type),
since this does not allow faithful reproduction of the original sound.
RECORD PLAY (Turntable PL-294)
1. Set input selector button on the amplifier to PHONO,
. Place record on the piatter mat. ’
. Remove the stylus cover and release the tonearm from the arm
rest.
. Set SPEED switch.
. Set ARM-ELEVATION switch to UP position.
. Move the tonearm by hand to the desired position over the record.
. Set ARM-ELEVATION switch to DOWN position.
* The tonearm descends onto the record and playback starts.
. Adjust the volume with VOLUME control on the amplifier.
- To stop the player while a record is being played, press STOP
button,
wn
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PLAYING THE COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO.
THE CD OR CD/VCR JACKS
1. Set input selector button on the amplifier accarding to the program
source to be played.
When used in combination with Pioneer PD-274T or PD-284M CD
player, the input selector automatically switches to CD when CD
playback starts,
2. Play the component to be used.

SOUND CONTROL
Adjusting
sound
quality
with
the
graphic
equalizer
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1.
Press
the
SOUND
CONTROL
ON/OFF
button
to
switch
on.
*
The
SOUND
CONTROL
indicator
in
the
SOUND
IMAGE
DISPLAY
lights,
2.
Select
a
frequency
with
the
~4,
®
CURSOR
EQUALIZER
buttons.
*
With
the
~¢,
®
buttons,
move
the
“---+--'"
so
that
it
is
lit
at
the
location
of
the
frequency
you
want
to
adjust.
3.
Adjust
the
level
of
equalization
with
the
CURSOR
EQUALIZER
UP,
DOWN
buttons,
*
Press
the
UP
button
to
increase
the
level
of
equalization.
Press
the
DOWN
button
to
decrease
the
level
of
equalization.
4.
Repeat
‘procedures
2
and
3
to
create
your
desired
equalization
pattern.
Selecting
a
preset
equalization
pattern
Sees
Scone
ERY Y
a
~.
You
can
enjoy
recailing
the
following
five
preset
equalization
pattems.
*
HEAVY.
This
pattern
boosts
high
and
low
frequencies,
for
a
louder,
more
powerful
sound.
It's
ideal
for
rock
and
Pop
music,
and
live
performances.
W
CLEAR
eecis
eeitvecdede,
Ideal
for
fusion
and
electronic
music,
this
Pattern
provides
clear
middies
and
highs.
S
VOCAL
i
ccccoous
etetecel
When
listening
to
opera
or
musicals,
this
preset
boosts
the
vocals
so
you
can
hear
them
clearly.
CAR
sesins
ony
val
on
8
lie
This
is
a
good
equalization
pattern
to
use
when
recording
tapes
for
use
on
your
car
stereo.
*
HEADPHONE...
This
is
a
good
equalization
pattem
to
use
when
recording
tape
to
listen
to
on
headphones.
Use
the
CAR
and
HEADPHONE
equalization
patterns
when
recording
tapes.
1,
Press
the
PRESET/PGM
button
to
select
PRESET.
*
The
PRESET
indicator
in
the
SOUND
IMAGE
DISPLAY
lights.
2.
Select
your
desired
equalization
pattern
with
a
Memory
recall
button.
:
*
The
name
of
the
selected
equalization
pattern
is
displayed
in
the
SOUND
IMAGE
DISPLAY.
*
The
indicator
corresponding
to
the
pressed
memory
recall
button
{A
to
&}
fights.
[IMAGE EFFECT CONTROL
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ce)
Select
“image
effect’
and
change
the
effect
level
with
the
SOUND
JOG
unul
you
have
created
your
desired
sound.
The
following
four
“image
effects”
are
available.
SHARP
VIVID
WARM
MILO
1.
Press
the
SOUND
CONTROL
ON/OFF
button
to
switch
on.
*
The
SOUND
CONTROL
indicator
in
the
SOUND
CONTROL
DISPLAY
lights.
2.
Recall
a
preset
equalization
pattern
or
create
your
own
equalization
Pattern
with
the
graphic
equalizer.
3.
Select
your
desired
image
effect
*
The
name
of
the
selected
image
effect
is
displayed
in
the
SOUND
IMAGE
DISPLAY.
-
Adjust
the
effect
level
with
the
SOUND
JOG.
*
Turn
in
a
clockwise
direction
to
increase
the
effect
level.
Turn
in
@
counterclockwise
direction
to
reduce
the
effect
level.
-
7
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SOUND CONTROL
[ ACTIVE LOUDNESS _
The effect graphic equalizer pattern changes automatically depending
on the amplifier volume level setting. The lower volume level, the more
the bass and treble are boosted. tf the volume level is raised, the graphic
equalizer has less effect.
You can still enjoy a pawerful sound even at fow volume leveis.
Press ACTIVE LOUDNESS button ta fight ACTIVE indicator.
The original equalization curve and the active loudness curve will be
displayed for a few seconds.
Press ACTIVE LOUDNESS button again to cancel.
[ SOUND FIELD CONTROL (DIGITAL SFC)
Select one of the three available sound fields with this unit's sound field
control, This lets you enjoy the sound field of an actual live performance.
* HALL . Gives you the feeling of being at a classical concert.
*,DISCO Create the sensation of being in a disco, with a lot of
reverberation.
*
ARENA....
Gives
you
the
sound
field
of
a
live
rock
or
pop
concert.
NOTE:
You
can
get
the
effect
of
sound
field
control
using
only
the
front
Speakers,
so
you
don't
have
to
connect
the
surround
speakers,
If
you
cannect
the
surround
speakers
however,
the
effect
will
be
more
pronounced,
ae
1.
Press
the
DIGITAL
SFC
button,
and
select
your
desired
sound
field.
*
The
name
of
the
selected
sound
field
is
displayed
in
the
SOUND
IMAGE
DISPLAY.
2.
Adjust
the
effect
level
with
the
SOUND
JOG.
¢
Turn
in
a
clockwise
direction
for
a
stronger
effect,
and
in
a
counterclockwise
direction
for
a
weaker
effect.
18
<ARB1280>
Programming
your
own
sound
quality
settings
into
memory
You
can
program
up
to
five
of
your
original
sound
quality
settings
into
memory,
‘
Using the memory
1. Adjusting to achieve your desired sound.
@® Adjust equalization.
@® Adjust sound field control.
2. Press the MEMORY button.
*
The
frames
around
the
SOUND
IMAGE
DISPLAY
letters
(A
to
E)
flash in sequence.
3.
Press
the
memory
recall
button
(A
to
E)
you
want
to
use
for
programming.
*
The
frame
of
the
selected
letter
fights.
4.
Repeat
procedures
1
to
3
to
program
into
memory
with
other
memory
recall
buttons,
Recalling settings from memory
1.
Press
the
PRESET/PGM
button,
and
select
PROGRAM.
*
The
PROGRAM
indicator
in
the
SOUND
IMAGE
DISPLAY
lights.
2.
Press
the
memory
recall
button
for
the
memorized
setting
that
you
wish to recall,
*
The
letter
of
the
memory
recail
button
(A
to
E)
you
pushed
lights
in
the
SOUND
IMAGE
DISPLAY.

an
ane
1
|
MEMORIZING
YOUR
USUAL
LISTEN.
|
_ING
SETTINGS
(SMART
OPERATION)
|
This
function
lets
you
recail
your
usual
listening
settings
(usual
operation
switch
and
knob
settings)
at
the
push
of
a
button.
Press
the
START/SET
button,
and
the
unit
searches
for
an
audio
source
that
is
ready
to
play,
and
automatically
switches
functions
before
starting
playback
from
that
source,
With
PD-Z84M,
put
CDs
in
trays
1
and
2.
Operation
|
1.
Press
the
SMART
OPERATION
START/SET
button.
ACO starts playing.
When no disc is loaded .......
Playback
of
the
tape
in
Deck
|
begins
When
there
is
no
tape
loaded
in
Deck
f
......,
Playback
of
the
tape
in
Deck
It
begins.
When there is no tape loaded in Deck I ..... :
Sound from the tuner is output.
When
the
TUNED
indicator
is
not
fit
at
the
received
frequency
.......
The function becomes CD.
1.
Select
the
appropriate
settings
to
be
stored.
2.
Press
the
MEMORY
button.
* The SMART OPERATION indicator will blink.
3.
Press
the
START/SET
button
within
5
seconds.
4,
The
SMART
OPERATION
indicator
will
go
off.
NOTE:
Volume
will
be
memorized
at
the
setting
that
exists
when
memorization
takes
placed.
However,
high
volume
settings
above
near
the
center
position
can
not
be
memarized.
Recalling
the
stored
settings
|
1.
Set
to
play
back
from
the
source
you
want
to
listen
to.
*
If
you
have
memorized
Tape
in
SMART
OPERATION,
load
a
tape.
*
If
you
have
memorized
CD,
load
a
CD
in
the
CD
tray.
2. Press the START/SET button.
*
The
SMART
OPERATION
indicator
flashes.
*
When
playback
with
a
memorized
function
is
not
possible
(for
example,
when
CD
has
been
memorized
and
there
is
‘no
CD
in the
tray),
search
for
the
next
audio
source
and
operate
manually
in
the
same
way
as
before
programming
the
memory.
NOTE:
When playback from the source of a stored function finput selector)
is
not
possible,
switch
the
function
as
follows.
Stored function Switching order
co
CO
-
TAPE
~
TUNER
~
CO
TAPE TAPE ~ CD — TUNER ~ CD
TUNER TUNER = CD ~ TAPE ~ CD
MICROPHONE MIXING
Mixing
involves
combining
the
signals
from
two
input
sources
{a
microphone
and
a
tape,
for
example}.
| MIXING PROCEDURE |
1. Plug a microphone into MIC jack.
2. Adjust VOLUME to a suitabie level,
3.
Set
MIC
LEVEL
control
to
the
center
position
between
MIN
and
MAX.
¢
If
howling
occurs
(a
high-pitched
sound
from
the
speakers),
take
the following steps.
1.
Move
the
microphone
away
from
the
speakers.
2. Lower the volume.
.
Select
the
desired
program
source
using
input
selector
buttons.
. Start playback of the program source.
. Adjust VOLUME control.
-
Use
MIC
LEVEL
control
to
adjust
the
microphone
level
in
relation
to the music source.
. Talk or sing into the microphone.
NOS
a
[
MIXING
RECORDING
-
]
You
can
use
the
mixing
feature
to
record
input
from
a
microphone
and
another
source
together.
1.
Perform
steps
1
to
7
in
the
section
“MIXING
PROCEDURE.’
2.
Load
a
tape
for
recording
into
deck
Hl.
3.
Press
REC
(
@)
switch
on
deck
Il.
4.
Press
PLAY
(
or
~4)
switch
on
deck
tl.
5.
Sing
along
with
the
program
source.
NOTE:
When
microphone
mixing
while
playing
back
on
Deck
I,
mixing
recording
is not possible on Deck I.
CASSETTE
TAPE
RELAY
PLAYBACK
*
When
there
are
tapes
in
both
Deck
I
and
Deck
il,
relay
play
from
Deck
to
Deck
#
is
possible.
*
Relay
playback
is
repeated
as
follows:
Deck
|
forward
play
(®
}—>
Deck
|
reverse
play
(~}
-——4
Deck
It
reverse
piay
(4)
Deck
iI
forward
play
(mj
*
If
there
is
a
tape
in
only
one
of
the
decks,
then
it
will
be
played
continuously
on
both
sides.
-
Load
the
playback
tapes
into
deck
|
and
deck
#f.
-
Set
DOLBY
NR
switch
to
the
same
position
used
for
recording.
-
Press
the
appropriate
PLAY
button
(
or
~€)
on
deck
I.
-
To
stop
relay
playback,
press
STOP
button
{
m)
of
the
operating
deck.
PWN
13
<ARB1280>

| COPYING TAPES
| A.S.E.S.
| (Auto Synchro Editing System)
Duplicating
the
recorded
contents
of
one
tape
onto
another
tape
is
known
as
tape
copying.
The
contents
of
the
tape
in
deck
!
can
be
copied
onto
the
tape
in
deck
fi
(but
not
vice
versa.)
Copying
is
not
possible
while
either
deck
is
operating.
You
cannot
recard
a
source
using
the
sound
image
controller.
If a tape recorded with the DOLBY NR system is copied, the copied
tape will also be recorded automatically with DOLBY NR system.
lf a tape recorded without the DOLBY NR system is copied, the
copied tape will alsa be recorded automatically without the DOLBY
NR system,
1. Load the recorded tape into deck | and the tape for recording into
deck Hl.
*
Wind
the
tape
forward
past
the
leader
to
the
start
of
the
magnetic
coating portion.
* Tape copying begins from the forward direction (® }.
* Both sides are copied from deck | to deck f.
* Make sure there is no tape slack.
2.
To
perform
a
normai
copy
while
listening
to
playback,
set
input
selector
button
on
the
amplifier
to
TAPE
and
select
the
DOLBY
NR
switch
position.
Even
if
input
selector
button
is
set
to
another
position,
tape
copying
will
still
proceed.
The
sound
of
the
program
source
selected
by
input
selector
button
will
be
heard
through
the
speakers.
3. Press one of SYNCHRO COPY | &> Hl button.
NORMAL:
for
tape
copying
at
normal
speed
while
listening
to
it.
HIGH: for tape copying at about twice normal speed.
4.
Press
STOP
button
(im)
on
either
deck
to
stop
the
copying
at
any
time.
NOTE:
*
/f
you
are
using
a
TV
in
the
vicinity
of
the
unit,
noise
will
be
recorded.
Either
switch
off
the
TV
or
move
it
away
from
the
unit.
*
There
is
variation
in
actual
tape
length
even
among
cassettes
of
the
same
length
label
(C-60,
C-90,
etc.}.
Therefore,
even
if
the
recording
tape
is
labeled
as
the
same
length
as
the
playback
tape,
it
is
possible
for
the
recording
tape
to
end
first
without
recording
all
of
the
contents
of
the
playback
tape.
20
<ARB1280>
This function can be used with the Pioneer CD player PO-2Z74T or
PD-Z84M.
For automatic recording of a CD to a cassette tape. This unit offers three
kinds of A.S.E.S. operation.
A.S.E.S. operation . |
* The numbers are the CD track numbers
FADE: ©
* The sound tades out automatically at the end of the tape.
*
The
track
that
is
faded
out
during
recording
on
side
A
js
recorded
from
the
beginning
again
on
side
8.
side BNSF _ 4 3 =
( Leader tape
Side A| i+ 2 3
FINE:
* Before recording, the CD player calculates which songs and how
many
will
fiton
your
selected
tape
length
(COMPU
PGM}
to
minimize
empty end-of-tape space.
Leader tape
DISCO:
*
When
recording,
this
provides
crass-fade
between
tracks
(the
end
of
the
track
currently
being
recorded
fades
out
as
the
beginning
of
the
next
track
fades
in).
*
Sound
also
fades
out
at
the
end
of
the
tape,
in
the
same
way
as
in
the
FADE
mode.
Leader tape
When
recording
starts
in
the
forward
direction
(
)
at
the
end
of
the
tape,
the
tape
reverses
and
recording
resumes
in
the
reverse
(
~«#)
direction.
in
the
FADE
and
FINE
modes,
a
silent
passage
about
five
seconds
long
is
inserted
between
tracks
during
recording.
{[FADE, DISCO)
1. Put disc in the CD player.
2. Puta tape to be recorded in deck Nl.
3. Set DOLBY NR switch to the desired position.
4. To record the sound passed through the sound image controller,
turn on SOUND CONTROL ON/OFF button and adjust the sound
quality.
5. Press the desired ASES button [FADE (FINE} or DISCO],
if tape remains, you can change CDs and continue recording by using
ASES (FADE, DISCO only}.
Perform 1-5, ASES will finish temporarily.
6. Change CD.
7. Press PAUSE button.
* The Direction Indicator part of the display will flash in the direction
of tape travel and recording will begin in that direction.