Pioneer MS-Z63 User manual

MUSIC SYSTEM
Operating VMIS-Z2Z63
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OPTIONAL STEREO TURNTABLE
PL-Z93
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Thank you for buying this PIONEER product.
Piease read through these operating instructions so you will know how
to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the in-
structions, 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 draw-
ings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit is the
same.
CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT 1
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user of the presence of
uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage” withtn the product's
anclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC. SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
The
exclamation
point
within
an
equilateral
triangle
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
of
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
appliance.
WARNING 710 preveNT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZ-
ARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
LOCATION
Install
the
MUSIC
SYSTEM
in
a
well
ventilated
location
where
it
will
not
be
exposed
to
high
temperture
or
humidity.
Do
not
install
the
MUSIC
SYSTEM
tuner
in
a
location
which
is
exposed
to
direct
rays
of
the
sun,
or
near
to
hot
appliances
or
radiators.
Excessive
heat
can
adversely
affect
the
cabinet
and
internal
components.
Installation
of the
MUSIC
SYSTEM
in
a
damp
or dusty
environment
may
result
in
malfunction
or
accident.
(Also
avoid
installtion
near
cookers
etc.,
where
the
MUSIC
SYSTEM
may
be
exposed
to
smoke
from
oil,
steam or heat.)
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FEATURES
High
power
output
5-band
graphic
equalizer
Remote
control
.
Stereo double
cassette
tape
deck
Synchronized copy start
High-speed copy
Relay play
Auto recording level
DIGITAL synthesizer FM/AM tuner
Up to 24 stations preset
(FM-16/AM-8 stations)
BEFORE
OPERATING,
CHECK
THE
POSITION
OF
THE
SWITCHES
LINE
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SWITCHES
Only
multi-volttage
models
are
provided
with
this
switch.
US.,
Canadian,
European,
and
U.K.modeis
are
not
provided
with
this
switch,
Main
voltages
in
Saudi
Arabia
are
127
V
and
220
V
only.
Never
use
this
model
with
110
V
setting
in
Saudi
Arabia.
The
line
voltage
selector
switch
is
on
the
rear
panel
Before
your
model
is
shipped
from
the
factory,
this
switch
is
set
10
the
power
requirements
of
the
destination.
Check
that
it
is
set
properly
before
plugging
the
power
cord
into
the
AC
wall
socket.
If
the
voltage
is
not
properly
set
or
if
you
move
to
an
atea
where
the
voltage
requirements
differ,
adjust
the
selector switch as follows
1. Disconnect the power cord
2. Use a medium-size screwdriver
3.
Insert
the
screwdriver
into
the
groove
on
the
voitage
selector,
and
adjust
so
that
the
tip
of
the
arrow
points
to
the
voltage
value
of
your
area.
eaov sev
Medium-size screw driver
CHECKING
ACCESSORY
ITEMS
AM/FM
CHANNEL
STEP
SWITCH
This
switch
is
not
provided
on
models
for
Europe,
U.K.,
North
America
or
Saudi
Arabia.
The
CHANNEL
STEP
switch
is
located
on
the
rear
panel,
Before
the
MUSIC
SYSTEM
leaves
the
factory,
this
switch
is
set
to
the
channel
allotment
plan
of
the
area
in
which
the
MUSIC
SYSTEM
is
sold.
When
the
AUTO
TUNING
switch
is
given
a
single
push,
the
frequency
display
will
change
in
the
following
manner
[100 kHz/10 kHz] position:
Set
to
this
position
for
areas
with
FM
reception
step
of
100
kHz
and
AM
10
kHz
{50 kHz/S9 kHz] position:
Set
to
this
position
for
areas
with
FM
reception
step
of
50
kHz
and
AM
9
kHz.
NOTE:
ff
the
switch
is
set
to
the
wrong
position,
correct
tuning
will
not
be
possible,
Consult
your
dealer
if
you
are
not
sure
about
the
channel
allotment
|
plan
in
your
area
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CHANNEL @TEP
Remote control unit
1.5 V dry cell batteries
Size “AAA” (EC RO3/UM-4)
Ss
FM
T-type
antenna
SW
lead
wire
antenna
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BEFORE OPERATION
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment on the
reverse side of the remote controi unit.
2. Take out the two size “AAA” [IEC RO3 (UM-4)] dry
cell batteries supplied and load them into the battery
compartment, taking care to follow the polarity
markings on the compartment.
3. Repiace the cover of the battery compartment.
Cautions for handling dry cell batteries
Misusing dry cell batteries can result in electrolyte leakage or explosions.
Bear in mind the following points for getting the most out of your
batteries.
* When loading the batteries into the battery compartment, make sure
the plus ® and minus © polarities correspond to the markings on the
compartment,
* Even though they may be the same shape, batteries come with
different voltage ratings. Do not mix or use different voltage ratings.
Do not mix or use different types of batteries together. Use only the
same kind of batteries.
* Do not mix up new batteries and used batteries but replace all the
batteries at the same time.
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SET-UP FOR OPTIONAL PL-Z93 TURNTABLE
1. Check the parts.
2 es
EP adaptor Platter mat Platter
2. Pinch belt on inner rim between thumb and forefinger.
3. Slip belt over thumb and pull out, inserting thumb in
hole.
4. Insert forefinger from top of platter and transfer belt
to forefinger.
5. Lower platter onto spindle.
6. Release belt onto pulley.
Correct
Incorrect
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7. Place the platter mat on the platter.
8. Remove the vinyl! band holding the tonearm.
9. Remove the tonearm from the arm rest.
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10.Remove the stylus cover.
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CONNECTIONS
T-type
FM
antenna
See
page
13.
See
page
3
{Supplied with the unit}
a See page 3.
« Use for FM reception until a special-
purpose FM antenna is installed.
« Stretch both ends taut and affix to a
wall,
etc.
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Left
&
Right
;
Ground
i
SPEAKERS
terminals
[caer
ar) =
fe
i
5
|
Left
&
Right
CDIVIDEO
Power
cord
Left
&
Right
jacks
PHONO
jacks
@
i)
Connect the wire
marked with a
dotted line to (4). SPEAKERS Turntable CD player
\ R L PL-293
(optional)
Antenna ground CONNECTING SPEAKER WIRES
Although grounding is not necessary for reception it is recommended 1. Twist the tip of the wire.
for protection against damage from lightning if an outdoor FM antenna 40
is used. Grounding is recommended as well to heip reduce noise and sie 4
hum. A 3
NOTE:
Never make the ground connection to a gas pipe as sparks could cause
the
gas
to
ignite.
2.
Push
the
lever
and
insert
the
cord
into
the
opening.
Speaker Impedance :
Use speaker systems with an impedance ranging from 4 0. eae
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Connecting the input cords Lever
Left channel White plug 3. Release the lever and pull the cord to see that it is
Ow connected properly and securely.
Right channel
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Red plug NOTE:
Do not allow any of the cord conductors to protrude trom the terminals
When another stereo component {purchased separately) is connected, or touch any other conductors. Malfunctioning or break-downs may
note the following instructions: occur when conductors come into contact with each other.
* Connect the plugs properly. Faulty connections can cause noise and
also breakdowns and failures.
¢ The white terminal is for the left channel and the red terminal is for
the right channel.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
Cassette tape deck receiver
(1)
POWER
(STANDBY/ON)
switch
@
SYNCHRO
COPY
SPEED
switch
ON:
When
set
to
the
ON
position,
power
is
supplied
and
the
ja.
NORM
(Normal):
unit
becomes
operational.
Normal-speed
copying
(Permits
you
to
listen
to
playback
normally}.
STANDBY:
When
set
to
the
STANDBY
position,
the
main
power
flow
um
HIGH:
is
cut
and
the
unit
is
no
longer
fully
operational,
A
minute
Hi
;
s
se
7
igh-speed
copying
(double-speed,
halftime
a
flow
of
power
feeds
the
unit
to
maintain
operation
9
ying
{dou
ry
:
copying!
readiness.
; .
(3)
PHONES
jack
«
When
not
using
the
unit
for
a
tong
period,
disconnected
the
power
ye
oa
eur:
This
is
‘‘standard
plug-type
jack’
for
headphones.
NOTE:
NOTE
;
*
When
the
power
cord
is
connected
to
a
wall
outlet,
the
unit
is
in
Sound
is
not
heard
from
the
speakers
when
headphones
are
in
use.
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STANDBY condition.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
@ PAUSE (18) button
Temporarily
stops
tape
travel
Cancels
pause
mode
when
pressed
again
(@)
STOP/EJECT
(m@)
button
Stops
tape
travel.
Ejects
cassette
if
pressed
when
tape
is
stopped
©) FF (»» } button
Fast forward
@) REW («<) button
Rewind
@ PLAY (») button
Playback.
(3) DECK If compartment
REC (@) button
Record.
G} DECK | compartment
Gi REMOTE SENSOR window
43 INDICATORS
FM AUTO:
This lights durmg FM reception.
FM:
Lights
when
the
Band
switch
(6)
is
pressed
to
select
FM.
AM:
Lights
when
the
Band
switch
16
is
pressed
to
select
AM
(MW,
SW).
AUTO
TUNING:
This
lights
if
you
select
AUTO
with
the
AUTO/MANUAL
tuning
switch
(21)
MEMORY:
Lights when the MEMORY switch (8 is pressed
STEREO:
Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is received
G4)
FREQUENCY
(PRESET
NUMBER)
display
(® Graphic equalizer controls
The
equalizer
is
divided
into
five
frequency
ranges
(100
Hz,
330
Hz,
4
kHz,
3.3
kHz,
10
kHz)
to
adjust
music
to
the
individual
taste
of
the
listener.
NOTE:
Effective
only
for
audio
playback.
Does
not
work
for
recording
and
copying operations.
@ Band selector switch (FM/MW/SW)
This is used to select the band of the desired station.
po EM me MI SW
The
bands
change
alternately
each
time
the
switch
is
pressed.
G2 STATION PRESET switches
These
are
used
to
recall
preset
broadcasting
stations
and
to
preset
the
station
Js} MEMORY switch
This
switch
is
used
to
preset
stations.
When
the
switch
is
pressed,
the
MEMORY
indicator
will
tight.
To
preset
the
frequency
of
any
press
the
STATION
PRESET
switches
while
the
memory
indicator
is
lighting.
ation,
9 TUNING switches
These are used to locate the stations
Push
the
°
‘
switch
to
go
to
a
flower,
and
the
"4"
switch
to
go
to
a
higher
frequency.
@ FUNCTION switches/indicators
The indicator @é flashes. The sound volume will be faint
TAPE:
Press when listening to a Cassette tape.
PHONO:
Press
when
playing
records
on
turntable
connected
to
the
PHONO
jacks.
TUNER:
Press when listening to FM, MW or SW broadcasts.
CD/VIDEO:
Press
when
listening
to
a
CD
player
or
VCR
connected
to
the
CD/VIDEO
jacks.
@) AUTO/MANUAL tuning switch/indicator
Use
to
select
either
the
AUTO
mode
or
MANUAL
mode
for
FM/AM
reception.
(When
the
auto
tuning
mode
is
selected,
the
AUTO
TUNING
indicator
will
now
light.)
@) MASTER VOLUME control
Use to adjust sound volume.
This
is
an
electronic
volume
control,
DO
NOT
FORCE
TO
OVERTURN
OR
DAMAGE
MAY
RESULT.
Adjustment
can
aiso
be
performed
with
the
accessory
remote
control
unit.
@MUTING switch/indicator
Use to temporarily cut sound volume.
ON:
The
indicator
@)
flashes.
The
sound
volume
will
be
faint.
OFF:
The indicator @) stops flashing. The sound will return to its previous
volume
NOTE:
if
muting
is
on,
it
will
be
canceled
if
FUNCTION
is
switched
or
volume
is adjusted.
@ DECK | RECORDING ON indicator (REC)
Lights during recording.
@) STANDBY indicator
This indicator lights in standby status when the power cord is connected
to 8 power outlet.
@) Power level/Muting indicators
These
light
successively
to
show
power
level.
During
muting,
they
flash.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
| Turntable: PL-293 (Optional)
@ Platter mat
@) Platter spindie
@) EP adaptor
(@ 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.
NOTE:
8e sure to press the switch firmly when starting playback; if not pressed
firmly, the platter may rotate without the tonearm moving.
© ARM-ELEVATION switch
® Use the switch for manual play.
* Use the switch to suspend record play temporarily.
» Use the switch when 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 switch
Press this switch when stopping play.
@) Platter
(9) Cartridge
@ Tonearm
@) Arm rest
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@ POWER (STANDBY/ON) key
(2) MUTING key
Use to temporarily cut sound volume.
To return to the set volume level press this key again or operate the
MASTER VOLUME key.
@ MASTER VOLUME (+: UP, -: DOWN) key
@ FUNCTION selector keys
© TUNER keys
BAND selector keys:
This is used to select the band of the desired station.
STATION key:
Each time this key is pressed the next preset station is called in numerical
order.
Range of remote control
When the remote control unit is pointed at the REMOTE SENSOR
window on the deck receiver and any of its keys is pressed, the cassette
deck receiver and other components can be operated by remote control.
Distance:
Within a range of approximately 7 meters from the REMOTE SENSOR
window
Angle:
Within approximately 30 degrees from the center of the REMOTE
SENSOR window.
Remote control will not be possible if there is an obstacle between the
remote
control
unit
and
the
REMOTE
SENSOR
window.
NOTE:
Remote control may not function if direct sunlight or strong fluorescent
light strikes the remote sensor window.

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER CONTROLS
The advantage of the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER over conventional tone
controls is that with the five controis of the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER it
is possible to control five different frequency band. With conventional
tone controls a setting for a bass or treble boost or cur will also affect
the lower or upper mid frequencies. The frequency bands controfied
by the five slide controls have been chosen to yield the maximum
possible control action within the audio spectrum.
700 Hz:
The 100 Hz contro! is very useful for enhancing law bass notes as in
organ music.
330 Hz:
The 330 Hz control will allow you to vary the upper bass frequencies.
1 KHz:
The 1 kHz control is the presence control and can be used very
effectively to emphasize, or de-emphasize vocalists.
OPERATIONS
PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES BEFORE STARTING ANY
OF THE OPERATIONS.
Select the FUNCTION switches @ or Band selector
switch (@) before operating any of the equipment.
* To listen to a compact disc or VCR: [CD/VIDEO}
® To listen to a record: |PHONO}
* To listen to cassette tape: [TAPE}
* To listen to FM: [TUNER and then BAND switch]
* To listen to MW: [TUNER and then BAND switch}
* To listen to SW: [TUNER and then BAND switch]
When a function key is pressed, the corresponding indicator lights.
RECORD PLAY (Turntable PL-Z93)
1. Set the FUNCTION switch @) on the MUSIC SYSTEM
to PHONO.
2. Place the record on the platter mat.
3. Remove the stylus cover and release the tonearm
from the armrest.
4. Set the SPEED switch ©.
5. Move the ARM-ELEVATION switch ©) to the UP
position.
6. Move the tonearm by hand across the record.
At this stage, the platter starts to rotate. :
7. Move the ARM-ELEVATION switch © to the DOWN
position.
8. Adjust the volume with the MASTER VOLUME
control @ on the MUSIC SYSTEM and the tone with
the Graphic equalizer controls (5).
9. To stop the player while a record is being played, press
the STOP switch @.
3.3 kHz:
The 3.3 kHz control will add brilliance and clarity to brass instruments.
and violins.
10 kHz:
The 10 kHz control can be used to make up for missing high frequencies
absorbed by the environment and to add a natural crispness to music.
Emphasize
frequency range
+ De-emphasize
frequency range
Switch numbers used in the tollowing explanation refer to the numbers
appearing in the FRONT PANEL FACILITIES section on page 6, 7 and 8.
Listening to FM or AM broadcasts
< Auto tuning can be used for both FM and AM {MW) reception, >
1. Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch @?) to select the auto
tuning mode or the manual tuning mode.
* When the auto tuning mode is selected, the AUTO TUNING
indicator will now fight.
2. Use the BAND selector switch (1 to select either the
FM or AM (MW or SW) reception band.
* For FM broadcasts, the FM" and MHz” indicators will light.
¢ For AM broadcasts, the AM" and “kHz” indicators will light.
3. Press the - (Down) or the + (Up) TUNING switches
@®.
Auto tuning [FM, AM (MW, SW)]:
The tuner will automatically search for a broadcasting station, and
stop when one is found. To search for another station, press again,
Manual tuning [FM, AM (MW, SW)};
The tuning frequency will change by one step each time the switch
is pressed. Press as many times as necessary to tune in the desired
station.
if the switch is held depressed, the reception frequency will change
continuously, and stop when the switch is released.
4. When you wish to receive a different station within
the same band, repeat step 3. To receive a station on
a different reception band, repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. Adjust the volume and tone with the Graphic equalizer
controls.
NOTE:
* When AUTO TUNING is in use, reception may not be possible when
signals are weak. At these times MANUAL TUNING is recommended.
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OPERATIONS
Memorizing FM and AM stations
You
can
memorize
8
FM
and
AM
stations
in
Mode
1,
and
8
FM
stations
in
Mode
2,
that
is
a
total
of
24
stations.
1.
Use
the
BAND
selector
switch
(5
to
select
either
the
FM
or
AM
reception
band.
*
For
FM
broadcasts,
the
‘“FM’’
and
“MHz”
indicators
will
light.
*
For
AM
(MW/SW)
broadcasts,
the
“AM”
and
“kHz”
indicators
will
light.
2.
Use
the
TUNING
switches
“5
to
tune
in
the
desired
station.
3.
Press
the
MEMORY
switch
(8).
*
The
MEMORY
indicator
will
light
(about
S
seconds.)
*
By
pressing
the
MEMORY
switch
once,
(’’P
1"
indicator
lights)
the
station
will
be
memorized
to
Mode
1.
(1-8)
»
By
pressing
the
MEMORY
switch
twice,
(P2’’
indicator
lights)
the
station
will
be
memorized
to
Mode
2.
{(9—
16)
4.
Press
the
STATION
PRESET
switch
0).
*
While
the
MEMORY
indicator
is
lighting,
press
the
switch
corresponding
to
the
station
which
you
wish
to
memorize
or
re-
memorize,
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Memorized station tuning
1.
Press
the
STATION
PRESET
switch
(17)
into
which
the
desired station has been memorized.
*
To
listen
to
a
Mode
1
broadcast,
press
the
switch
once;
and
to
listen
to
a
Mode
2
broadcast,
press
it
twice.
*
By
pressing
the
STATION
PRESET
switch,
the
switch
number
will
be
displayed,
then
the
frequency
will
be
displayed.
NOTE:
if,
for
example,
you
wish
to
receive
the
station
memorized
in
STATION
PRESET switch “15” press switch 7/15" twice.
in
this
way,
simple
and
accurate
reception
of
any
desired
station
is
possible
NOTE:
*
The
contents
of
the
STATION
PRESET
switch
will
be
preserved
for
several
days,
even
if
the
MUSIC
SYSTEM
power
cord
is
unplugged.
* if a memorized station has been erased, re-memorize it.
Last Station Memory
*
When
the
POWER
switch
(@
is
pressed
to
turn
power
on,
the
last
station
received
before
the
power
was
previously
turned
STANDBY
mode
will
be
received
again.
*
When
power
is
ON,
if
the
Band
selector
switch
i
is
pressed,
the
last
station
received
before
the
Band
selector
switch
was
previously
pressed
will
be
received
again.
CASSETTE TAPE SECTION OPERATION
With
this
cassette
tape
deck,
normal
tapes
are
sufficient
for
recording
and
playback.
CASSETTE PLAYBACK (DECK | OR DECK II)
1. Set the FUNCTION switches @) to TAPE.
2.
Depress
a
STOP/EJECT
(@@)
button
(S)
to
open
one
of
the
Tape
compartments.
Then
insert
a
pre-recorded
cassette
into
the
tape
compartment
with
the
exposed
section
of
the
cassette
tape
facing
down.
Depress
the
REW
(«-«)
button
©)
if
the
tape
is
not
fully
rewound
onto
the
left
hand
hub.
3.
To
advance
the
tape
in
forward
direction,
depress
the
FF
(»»)
button
(6),
Depress
the
STOP/EJECT
(m@
-@)
button
(5)
to
release
the
FAST
FORWARD
mode
and
stop
the
tape.
4.
Depress
the
PLAY
(»)
button
(8)
and
adjust
the
MASTER
VOLUME
control
@)
and
Graphic
equalizer
controls
(5.
5. When the end of the cassette is reached, the
mechanism
will
automatically
switch
off.
If
it
is
desired
to
stop
playback
before
the
end
of
the
tape
is reached, depress the STOP/EJECT (™@) button ®.