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.
*E| sistema de altavoces puede diferir dependiendo de fa configuracidén del sistema.
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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.
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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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@ 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.
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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.