Pioneer SX-J720 User manual

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PIONEER’
Operating
Instructions
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STEREO TUNER AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFICADOR CON SINTONIZADOR ESTEREO
UBRBERUAR
SxX-J720/SX-J420/SX-J320
SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR SOUND IMAGE CONTROLLER
PROCESADOR DE CAMPO SONORO CONTROLADOR DE IMAGEN SONORA
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SP-J720K/SP-J420 GR-J320
STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE TAPE DECK
GRABADORA DE DOBLE CASETE ESTEREOFONICA
TBS EAE
CT-J720WR/CT-J3S20WR
AUTO RETURN STEREO TURNTABLE
GIRADISCOS ESTEREOFONICO CON RETORNO AUTOMATICO
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PL-J210
SPEAKER SYSTEM*
SISTEMA DE ALTAVOCES*
RRR
S-J720V/S-J4a20V
*The speaker systems may differ depending on the systemconfiguration.
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English
VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES
Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127V and 220V only. Never
use this model with a 110V setting in Saudi Arabia.
The fine voltage selector switches are on the rear panel. Before
3. Next, insert a screwdriver in the groove of the voltage selector
at the left and adjust unti! the voltage is the same as at the
right.
<Round 2-pin AC plug model>
your model is shipped from the factory, these switches are set to 1. Use a medium-size screwdriver.
the power requirements of the destination. Check that they are 2. insert a screwdriver in the groove of the voltage selecter, and
set properly before plugging the power cord into the-household adjust so that the tip of the groove points to the voltage value
wall
socket.
If
the
voltage
is
not
properly
set
or
if
you
move
to
an
of
your
area.
eee
area where the voltage requirements differ, adjust the selector
switches as follows.
<Flat blade 2-pin AC plug model>
1, Use a medium-size screwdriver,
2, First, insert a screwdriver in the groove of the voltage selector
at the right, and adjust so that the tip of the groove points to
the voltage value of your area.
[Tuner amplifier]
<Flat blade 2-pin
AC plug model>
<Round 2-pin
AC piug mode!
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INFORMATION TO USER
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the users right to operate the equipment.
INFORMATION TO USER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment |
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follawing measures:
~
Reorient
or
relocate
the
receiving
antenna.
~ increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
~ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—
Consuit
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/TV
technician
for
help.
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will
know how to operate your model properly. After you have fin-
ished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place
for future reference.
n 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.
CONTENTS
CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING..
BEFORE OPERATING........0..
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUN|
DOLBY 3CH LOGIC.,
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND, DOLBY 3CH LOGIC
CENTER MODE.............
SPEAKER INSTALLATION
SETTING UP THE SYSTEM.
PL-J210 TURNTABLE SET UP
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING OTHER COMPONENTS 22
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS... 26
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
REAR PANEL FACILITIES . 44
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 50
HOW TO HANDLE CASSETTE TAPES 59
BASIC OPERATIONS 62
SETTING THE CLOC!
TUNER OPERATIONS .
MEMORIZING STATION:
RECEPTION USING PRESET TUNING
RECORD PLAY (Turntable PL-J210
CASSETTE DECK OPERATIONS. ....
RECORDING ONTO A CASSETTE TAPE .
CASSETTE DECK APPLICATION GUIDE
CASSETTE TAPE RELAY PLAYBACK
MUSIC SEARCH.
COPYING TAPES
A.S.E.S. (Auto Synchro Editing System) ...
TO SELECT A SPECIFIC PLAYBACK SCENE.
AUDIO SCENE
AV SCENE (SP-J720K, SP-J420 only)
KARAOKE SCENE (SP-J720K, SP-J420 only).
SLEEP TIMER.
TIMER PLAYBACK
(Using the tuner amplifier for timer setting)
TIMER RECORDING...
MAINTENANCE.......
TROUBLESHOOTING.
SPECIFICATIONS .
[For tuner amplifier]
If the socket outlets on the associated equipment are not suit-
able for the plug supplied with the product, the plug must be
removed and an appropriate one fitted.
The
cut-off
plug
must
be
disposed
of
as
an
electrical
shock
haz-
ard
could
exist
if
connected
to
a
socket
outlet.
DEMO MODE
if
the
tuner
amplifier’s
Function
(Demo)
button
is
pressed
when
the
power
is
off,
the
DEMO
(demonstration)
mode
is
set
and
the
power
goes
ON.
In
the
DEMO
mode,
the
functions
included
in
the
variety
setting
of
this
system
are
displayed
on
the
panel.
To
cancel
the
DEMO
mode,
turn
off
the
power
switch
or
press
the
Function
(Demo)
button
again.
HANDLING
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Location
Install the unit in a well-ventilated jocation where it will not be
exposed to high temperatures or humidity.
Do not install the unit in a tocation which is exposed to direct
sunlight, or near hot appliances or radiators. Excessive heat
can adversely affect the cabinet and internal components.
Installation of the unit in a damp ordusty environment may
result in a malfunction or accident. (Also avoid installation near
cookers etc., where the unit may be exposed to smoke, steam
or heat.)
@ Placing and using the unit for long periods on heatgenerat-
ing sources such as amplifiers will affect performance.
Avoid placing the unit on heatgenerating sources.
@ Instal! the unit as far as possible from TV sets. The unit
installed in close proximity to such equipment may cause
noise or degradation of the picture. Such noise may be par-
ticularly noticeable when an indoor antenna is used. ff this
occurs, make use of an outdoor antenna, or turn off power
to the unit.
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 full performance. In cases like this, allow
the unit to stand for about an hour or raise the room tempera-
ture gradually.
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3EFORE OPERATING
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@ FM T-type antenna
@ AM loop antenna
® Remote control unit (Illustration shows the SX-J720’s sup-
plied remote control unit.)
(4) Batteries x 2 (RO3/UM-4 (size AAA))
(5) Power cord -
‘6) Speaker cord (supplied with speakers) x 2
2 EP adapter (included with turntable).
gee BATTERIES INTO REMOTE CONTROL
UNIT
1, Open the rear cover.
2. install size “AAA” (IEC R03/UM-4} batteries correctly
matching polarity.
3. Close the cover.
incorrect use of batteries may lead to leakage or rup-
ture. Always be sure to follow these guidelines:
A.
Aiways 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.
c.
Batteries of the same size may have different voltages, depend-
ing on their type. Do not mix different types of batteries.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND
{(SP-J720K and SP-J420 only)
Choose this setting for movie and music (especially Video
Discs and video tapes bearing the [iti[bacevseaouno] ~miark) play-
back. DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND continuously detects the
size and direction of the dominant signal and cancels undesir-
able crosstalk, thereby providing signal emphasis.
It allows you to clearly perceive the source and direction of the
music. Real flow of sound also can be re-created naturally
using this feature. You feel as if you are in an outstanding and
expansive sound field.
*
Manufactured under license fram Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
DOLBY and the double - 0 symbol DO are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY 3CH LOGIC
{SP-J720K and SP-J420 only)
Combining the rear speaker signal with that of the front speak-
ers results in a regenerated sound field which has compara-
tively more presence and a more expansive feeling from the
front 3 channels (front L, front R, and center speakers) than that
of ordinary stereo regeneration.
DOLBY 3CH LOGIC can be used with stereo sources not encod-
ed with DOLBY SURROUND.
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| DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND, DOLBY 3CH LOGIC CENTER MODE
(SP-J720K and SP-J420 only)
<DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND>
You can choose from the following settings:
Center Mode choices:
When using a center speaker:
@ NORMAL ~ Low range frequencies, which have little effect on
directionality and positioning, are routed to the left and right
front speakers. This allows you to use a relatively smail size
speaker as the center speaker.
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When not using a center speaker; DOLBY PRO LOGIC SUR-
ROUND %
@ PHANTOM ~ The signal which would have been sent to the:
center speaker is divided equally between the left and right
front speakers.
With DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND, monaural source sound
will be heard only from the center channel at settings other
than the PHANTOM pasition.
<DOLBY 3CH LOGIC>
The center mode is fixed at the normal setting.

SPEAKER INSTALLATION
To get the most out of the surround system, place the speakers
as shown in the figure.
(> An example of speaker positioning
(2) Front teft speaker
‘3) Front right speaker
Center speaker
5) Listening area
“@) Rear left speaker
i‘? Rear right speaker
@® FRONT
@) REAR
lf the rear speakers are positioned too far from the system, the
surround level becomes unable to adjust and the surround
effect will not be fully achieved.
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NOTE:
® To avoid interference with the picture on a nearby TV set,
use magnetically shielded speaker systems. This is particu-
larly important for the center speaker since it is usually
located closest to the TV.
® Position the left and right channe! speakers at equal dis.
tances from the TV set and approximately 1.5 m from each
other.
® Position the center speaker above, below, or behind the TV
set. Sound may not appear to coincide with the picture if
you position it next to the TY sat.
e@ Rear speakers are best positioned slightly above ear level.

SETTING UP THE SYSTEM
To
get
the
best
performance
from
this
system,
set
it
up
as
shown
in
the
figure.
@ Turntable
2 Sound
field
processor
or
sound
image
controller
Stereo
tuner
amplifier
@®
Cassette
deck
(The
illustration
shows
the
CT-J720WR
model.)
® CD
CDV
LD player
or
compact
disc
piayer
(The
illustration
shows
the
CLD-J720
model.)
®
Speaker
system
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NOTE:
Place the speakers so that they aren't touching any other
components. If they are touching, vibrations transmitted
from the speakers to other components may adversely
affect sound quality. Preventing radiation of heat from the
amplifier may also cause malfunctioning.
if
the
turntable
is
mounted
directly
on
or
against
a
speaker,
the
vibration
from
the
speaker
will
be
transported
to
the
tonearm’s
cartridge,
thus
causing
feedback
howling.
Be
sure
that
speakers
are
mounted
sufficiently
isolated
from
the
turntable.
This system is equipped with a safety circuit which may
operate in the event of abnormality to automatically cut off
the power.
When this system is connected to and used concurrently
with a TV set, the TV may cause some noise in the sound.
interference may appear in the TV picture too. In such
cases, move the TV away from this system.

PL-J210 TURNTABLE SET UP
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® @ ®
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1. Check the parts.
@ EP adapter
(You will find this taped on the cabinet.)
® Platter mat
(3) Platter
2. Pinch belt on inner rim between thumb and forefin-
ger.
3. Slip belt over finger and pull towards hole in platter.
4, Insert forefinger through the hole on top of platter
and transfer belt to forefinger.
5. While holding belt, lower platter onto spindle.
6. Release belt onto pulley.
Pulley
@ Belt
3) Correct
(@ Incorrect
7. Place platter mat on platter
{with “PIONEER” side up}.
8. Remove the vinyl band holding the tonearm.
9. Remove the plastic cover from the cartridge stylus.
10, Remove the tonearm from the armrest.

CONNECTIONS
Antenna, system cable, and power cord connections
The
illustration
shows
the
connections
between
the
SP-J720K
:
and
SX-J720
and
the
CT-J720WR
and
CLD-J720.
if
connected
Ba
ee
ie
cere
tee
area
ae Dene
to
a
compact
disc
player,
there
is
no
video
cord
and
power
Unerempinien:
cord connection.
Plug the power cord into the AC wall socket outlet only after
all the connections have been completed.
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@ Accessory AM loop antenna
@ Accessory FM T-type antenna
@® Sound field processor or sound image controller
{SP-J720K/SP-3420/GR-J320)
) Tuner amplifier (SX-J720/SX-J420/SX-J320)
Cassette deck (CT-J720WR/CT-J320WR)
(8) Compact disc player (PD-J920M) or CD CDV LD player
(CLD-J720) (The illustration shows the CLD-J720 model.)
@) System cable (Flat cable}
8) Power cord
@ AC wali socket
49 Video cord (CLD-J720 only}
4) Power cord (CLD-J720 only)
@ Microphone-mixing amplifier MA-J90 (sold separately}
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CONNECTIONS
Speakers connections
D> Tuner amplifier (The illustration shows the SX-J720 model.)
2) Surround speaker (Right) (sold separately)
(3) Surround speaker (Left} (sold separately)
4) Center speaker (except SX-J320) (sold separately)
» Front speaker B (Left) (SX-J720 only) (sold separately}
Front speaker 8 (Right) (SX-J720 only) (sold separately)
Front speaker A (Left)
> Front speaker A (Right)
2
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Proceed as follows with the setup and connec-
tions.
1. Place the units from top to bottom in the order of
sound field processor (or sound image controller),
tuner amplifier, cassette deck and compact disc piay-
er (or CD CDV LD player). See page 16.
2. Connect the system cable as shown in the illustra-
tion at left.
System cable connections:
Insert the connector until it locks, thus ensuring that it is con-
nected.
When
disconnecting
the
connector,
pull
it
out
while
pressing the left and right tabs.

CONNECTIONS
4 @® ©
SURROUND
‘SPEAKERS
(REAR)
162 ~
{SPEAKER
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Connecting the Microphone-Mixing Amplifier
Please consult the illustration on page 16 when connecting the
Microphone-mixing amplifier MA-J90 (sold separately). Connect
the flat cable form the compact disc player or CD CDV LD player
to the MA-J90, and connect the flat cable from the MA-J90 to the
tuner amplifier.
3. Connect the FM T-type antenna and the AM loop
antenna to the tuner ampilifier’s terminals. (See page
16.)
4, Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminal.
Connect the “+” terminals on the tuner amplifier to
the “+” terminals on the speakers, the “—” terminals
on the tuner amplifier to the “-" terminals on the
speakers.
* [llustration shows model SX-J720,
@ Speaker card.
© Twist the strands.
(©) Push away.
@ Pull back.
NOTE:
Do not allow the conductors of the cords to project beyond the
terminals and to come into contact with other conductors. A break-
down or failure may occur when conductors touch one another.
Speaker impedance
Connect speaker systems with a nominal impedance of between
Band 16 Q.
Surround speaker connection
Connect the plugs properly.
* The speakers shown in the illustration are the Surround
Speaker S-P77 (sold separately).
Connect a speaker system having a nominal impedance of 16.Q
or more. Only speaker cables with RCA pin-jack connectors can
be used.
Center speaker connection
(SX-J720 and SX-J420 only)
* The speaker shown in the illustration is the Center Speaker S-
L77C {sold separately).
Speakers used with this system must have a nominal impedance
of between 8 Q and 16 2.
Only speaker cables with pin-jack connectors can be used.
5. With a system incorporating the CLD-J720 CD CDV LD
player, connect the CLD-J720's power cord to the tuner
amplifier's AC OUTLET. Then connect the accessory
power cord to the tuner amplifier’s AC INLET, and con-
nect the power plug to a AC wall socket.
When connecting or disconnecting the system cable, do so only
after disconnecting the plug from the AC wail socket.