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
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© Letters display.
© This lights when active loudness is on.
© This lights when the sound control is on.
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© 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,