Pioneer SX-J720 User manual

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PIONEER’
Operating
Instructions
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STEREO TUNER AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFICADOR CON SINTONIZADOR ESTEREO
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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
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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.
eaaer |
@ 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.

CONNECTING OTHER COMPONENTS
i
——
With systems featuring the SX-J320 tuner amplifier.
AUDIO OUT
von
Or
@® Turntable (PL-J210 or other turntable)
When using a record player other than the PL-J210, connect
the ground wire as shown in illustration ®.
®
Audio
equipment
(such
as
a
second
CD
player)
eZ
D>
VCR
(sound
only)
:
@® DAT
® Laser Disc player (sound only)
® Tuner amplifier
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CONNECTING OTHER COMPONENTS
With systems featuring the SX-J720/SX-J420 tuner amplifiers.
@® Turntable (PL-J210 or other turntable) CAUTION
When
using
a
record
player
other
than
the
PL-J210,
connect
@
With
systems
combined
with
a
CD
player,
the
VIDEO
IN
jack
is not used.
the ground wire as shown in illustration @.
® /f the TV monitor's video output is connected to the tuner
® RF modulator JA-RF3L (option}
TV monitor equipped with antenna jack only. amplifier’s VIDEO IN jack, oscillation may occur depending
) TV moniter equipped with VIDEO IN jacks. on the TV monitor. Disconnect if this occurs. :
Video equipment
\
> Tuner amplifier
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| ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
Radio
reception
is
not
possibie
unless
the
antenna
is
properly
connected.
The
strength
of
broadcast
signals
vary
from
one
area
to
anoth-
er.
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.
[Fmantenwa
FM Antenna Attachment
Connect
the
accessory
FM
T-type
antenna
to
the
FM
terminais.
Stretch
the
antenna
out
to
its
full
length,
and
affix
it
to
a
wall,
etc.
T: Correct 2 Wrong
External FM antenna installation
Use
an
external
antenna
when
the
signals
from
the
station
are
weak
and
cannot
be
picked
up
by
the
accessory
FM
T-type
antenna,
or
when
the
sound
heard
is
accompanied
by
too
much
noise.
Connect
as
in
figure
@)
if
using
a
75
Q
coaxial
cable.
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The
AM
loop
antenna
supplied
with
the
tuner
should
be
con-
nected
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,
per-
sonal
computers,
television
sets,
and
other
devices
generating
radio
frequencies.
Setting Up the AM Antenna
e
Insert
the
clip
on
the
bottom
of
the
antenna
into
the
groove
on
the
leg,
@
Place
the
antenna
on
a
level
surface
and
rotate
it
to
locate
the
orientation
that
yields
the
best
reception.
e
To
permanently
fix
the
antenna,
screw
the
leg
to
a
wall
or
something
similar
before
assembfing
(fixing
the
antenna
in
the
direction
that
gives
the
bast
reception).
() jead wire
(2) leg
External AM antenna
@ Indoor AM antenna
Use
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
loca-
tion.
@ Outdoor AM antenna
If
reception
is
still
poor
even
when
a
lead
antenna
has
been
stretched
out
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.

@ Mic LEVEL controls
Used for adjusting the volume of microphone.
(2) MPX BALANCE control (SP-J720K only)
Used for adjusting the sound balance when the KARAOKE
MPX button is set to MPX or HiFi MPX. Rotating the dial to
the KARAOKE side de-emphasizes the playback vocal fre-
quencies, thus producing sound suitable for karaoke-type
sing-along; turning the dial to the VOCAL side restores the
playback sound with its original vocals.
NOTE:
The MPX BALANCE control does not operate when the
Scene Selector button is set to any position other than
KARAOKE, or when the KARAOKE MPX button is set to
STEREO.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
This unit features an “illumination guide function” which uses flashing indicators to show which controls should be manipulated
next.
® @ ©O©6© ® ® ®@
[SP-J720K]
{SP-J420]
Q ©
[GR-J320]
[ SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR: SP-J720K/SP-J420 | @ Scene Selector button/indicator
| SOUND IMAGE CONTROLLER: GR-J320 (SP-J720K and SP-J420 only)
Each time this button is pressed, the scene changes as fol-
lows:
Audio scene: for audio playback
L
AV wir for audio and video playback
Karaoke scene: for karaoke sing-along
Set this selector in accordance with your purpose.
@ SFC Level/Delay Time button/indicator
SFC Level: Set to ON to adjust the sound field con-
trol level.
Delay Time
{except GR-J320): Set to ON to adjust the DOLBY PRO
LOGIC SURROUND delay time.
® Key Control button/indicator (SP-J720K only)
When this button is set to ON with the Scene Selector but-
ton set to KARAOKE, the pitch of the musical accompani-
ment can be modified to suit your own vocal range.

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
‘&}
Bass
Synthe
Level
button/indicator
(SP-J720K
and
SP-J420
only)
Set
to
ON
to
adjust
the
bass
synthe
level.
Z@ GEQ Control buttons/indicator
Use
to
select
frequencies
to
be
boosted
or
attenuated
with
the graphic equalizer.
(8) Set button
Use
when
adjusting
the
sound
effect
and
tone.
® SOUND JOG dial
Use
when
adjusting
the
sound
effect
and
tone.
® MIC (microphone) jack(s)
This
standard
jack
can
be
used
for
connecting
a
micro-
phone.
MC
jack
(SP-J720K
only}:
When
using
a
microphone
equipped
with
a
key
controller,
the
microphone
is
connect-
ed to the key control jack.
1)
ECHO
LEVEL
controi
(SP-J720K
only)
This
function
opérates
only
when
the
Scene
Selector
button
is
set
to
the
KARAOKE
position.
After
using
the
ECHO
TONE
button
to
select
the
echo
mode,
this
dial
can
be
used
to
vary
the
amount
of
echo
applied.
@
Display
section
(see
page
32).
{3
EFFECT
SELECTOR
button
[SP-J720K
or
SP-J420]
Used
to
select
a
desired
sound
field
in
correspondence
to
the
scene
selected
with
the
Scene
Selector
button
%).
Each
time
the
button
is
pressed,
the
sound
field
changes
as
follows,
in
accordance
with
the
“scene”
chosen:
Audio scene:
DISCO
—
HALL
—
STADIUM
—
OFF
AV scene:
p>
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND
->
DOLBY
3CH
pose
OFF < MOVIE ¢
Karaoke scene:
->
HALL
-»
STADIUM
>
STAGE
3
OFS]
[GR-J320]
Used
to
select
the
kind
of
desired
sound
field.
Each
time
the
button
is
pressed,
the
sound
field
changes
as
follows.
~
DISCO
—>
HALL
->
STADIUM
>
OFF
aa
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(@®
KARAOKE
selector
buttons
(SP-J720K
only}
This
function
operates
only
when
the
Scene
Selector
button
is
set
to
the
KARAOKE
position.
ECHO
TONE:
Each
time
this
button
is
pressed,
the
echo
mode
changes
as
follows:
Pops
«»
Ballad
MPX:
Changes
the
audio
mode
as
follows:
P
Stereo
~»
MPX
->
HiFi
MES]
®
This
function
cannot
be
set
to
stereo
when
using
multiplex
discs.
®
HiFi
MPX
can
be
set
only
when
using
digital
multiplex
muiti-audio
discs.
MODE:
Changes
the
mode
as
follows:
ia
One-Tauch
KARAOKE
=
Vocal
rarer]
=
—
OFF
—
=
®
GEQ
FLAT
button/indicator
When
this
button
is
pressed,
the
graphic
equalizer
tone
pat:
terns
are
reset
to
their
flat
(normal)
position.
(8
BASS
SYNTHE
ON/OFF
button
(SP-J720K
and
SP-
J420
only)
Use
to
switch
the
bass
emphasis
circuit
ON
and
OFF.

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
) @ @
LE VOCAL PARTNER | STEREO ee CONTROL "a
[ Cone TOUCH KARAOKE] "PX
— POP BALLAD —|_HiFi MPX
[a PRO LOGiC i @ Disco
Lana. PHANTOM] | HALL SEC LEVEL
eH LOGIC] | ASTADIUINN BASS SYN. LEVEL
C WOWE J——jESTAGE Ba DELAY TIME
®
Display section ) Displays key-control status (SP-J720K).
@ Lights when DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND is ON.
The lamp for the type of surround (NORMAL or PHANTOM)
also lights as appropriate (on SP-J720K and SP-J420 only).
@® Lights in accordance with setting of KARAOKE MODE but-
ton {SP-J720K only}.
Lights in accordance with the setting of the ECHO TONE
button (SP-J720K only).
@ Lights in accordance with the setting of the KARAOKE MPX
button (SP-J720K only).
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(6) When DOLBY 3CH Logic is ON, displays ( )
Indicates selected SFC with +> (or: 3 } display.
(8) Displays spectrum analyzer patterns and operation mes-
sages.
® Displays the SFC level. With the SP-J720K and SP-J420, it
aiso displays the Bass Synthe level and Delay Time.

FRONT
PANEL
FACILITIES
This
unit
features
an
“illumination
guide
function”
which
uses
flashing
indicators
to
show
which
controls
should.be
manipulated
next.
@
<b)
®
a3
@
*
The
model
shown
in
the
illustration
is
the
SX-J720.
: ISX_.139 @® Timer control buttons
TUNER
AMPLIFIER:
SX-J720/SX-J420/SX
4320
Tina
On/OH:
*
(Lisa
wy
Salida
ier
aceton
ace
7
time
set.
Each
time
the
button
is
pressed,
S
@
POWER
STANDBY/ON
switch/STANDBY
indicator
the
operation
changes
as
follows:
_
This
is
the
switch
for
electric
power,
REC
>
W,
'AKE-UP
L
ON:
When
set
to
the
ON
position,
power
is
sup-
Balas
OFF
siniaeess
=
plied
and
the
unit
becomes
operational.
Timer
Mode:
Used
when
setting
the
time
on
the
timer:
E
STANDBY:
When
set
to
the
STANDBY
position,
the
when
the
button
is
pressed,
the
function
main
power
flow
is
cut
and
the
unit
is
no
changes
in
the
following
order:
longer
fully
operational.
A
minute
flow
of
[>
REC
WAKE-UP1—
power
feeds
the
unit
to
maintain
operation
OFF
©
WAKE-UP2
«1
readiness,
Also,
the
clock
adjustment
mode
can
be
selected
by
press-
ing
the
On/Off
and
Mode
buttons
simultaneously.
©
Sleep
button
Use
with
sleep
timer.
@
Tuner
control
buttons
FM/AM/Sta:
When
this
button
is
pressed,
the
reception
band
function
changes
in
the
following
When
only
the
time
is
indicated
in
the
dis-
play
section,
the
unit
is
in
STANDBY.
@
SOURCE
DIRECT
button/DIRECT
ON
indicator
When
this
button
is
pressed
ON,
the
indicator
lights,
and
input
sources
are
played
back
without
passing
through
the
sound
field
processor
or
sound
image
controller
(only
the
spectrum
analyzer
display
lights).
order:
@
REMOTE
SENSOR
r
FM
broadcasts
>
AM
broadcasts:
®
Function
(Demo)
button
~
Sta
(station
mode)e-—____—_
|
Each
time
the
Function
(Demo)
button
is
pressed,
the
ampli-
StaMemory:
Used
when
recording
broadcast
stations
in
fier
function
changes
in
the
following
order:
the
station
memory.
When
the
button
is
(SX-J720,
SX-J420}
pressed,
the
function
changes
in
the
follow-
~>
PHONO
—
TUNER
-
TAPE
=
DAT—
:
ing
order:
—-AUX
«
VIDEO
—
CD.LD
———__
»
MEMORY
FM?
(or
AM?)
{CD}
—-OFF
—
MEMORY
AUTO?
—
[SX-J320]
®
Set
button
PHONO
-»
TUNER
—
TAPE
—
DAT.LD
Used
when
setting
the
timer,
and
for
operating
the
tuner's
oa
AUX
&
VIDEO
na
cb
;
’
station
memory.
If
this
is
pressed
from
power
off,
it
goes
into
demonstration
©
Up-down
buttons
mode.
Used
when
setting
the
timer,
and
when
performing
station
tuning
and
memory
operations.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
(@® PHONES jack
For stereo headphones.
NOTE:
There
is
no
output
from
the
speakers
when
headphones
are
plugged into PHONES jack.
@
SPEAKERS
buttons
(SX-J720
only)
Speakers
connected
to
the
rear
panel
SPEAKERS
A,
B
termi-
nais
can
be
switched
ON/OFF
independently.
NOTE:
When
the
speaker
system
is
connected
to
only
one
speaker
terminal
(A
or
B)
and
both
A
and
B
buttons
are
ON,
there
will
be
no
sound.
Turn
ON
only
the
selector
to
which
the
speaker
system
is
connected.
® Display section
®
BALANCE
control
(SX-J720
and
SX-J420
only)
Use
to
adjust
front
left
and
right
speaker
balance.
@ VOLUME control
© @ ®
@ TIMER REC *SSLEEP WAKE UP nes
STEREO
AUTO)
AM
kHz
MONO
di
FM
MHz,
@
66
t
9
i,
—
Display
Section
®
MONO
indicator
@ THMER REC indicator
Lights during recording timer setting.
2) SLEEP indicator
Lights when the sleep timer is ON.
@) WAKE UP 4, 2 indicator
Lights
to
indicate
the
selected
timer
during
wake
up
timer
setting.
4)
Displays
station
frequencies,
time,
and
operating
status.
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Lights
when
the
remote
control
FM
MONO
button
is
ON
during
stereo
FM
broadcast
reception.
© STEREO indicator
Lights
during
FM
stereo
broadcast
reception.
@ AUTO indicator
Lights during automatic tuning.
@ TUNED indicator
Lights
when
a
broadcast
station
is
received.
@®
Displays
station
frequencies
and
operating
status.

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
Ole Ica
ca
= ca
* Illustration shows CT-J720WR.
| DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK:
CT-J720WR/CT-J320WR
7
@® Deck I/Il selector button/indicator
Use
to
select
the
deck
to
use
{I
or
Il).
The
indicator
lights
to
show the deck which has been selected,
@ Deck I/l! operation buttons
& (play): For playing back a tape in the forward
mode. ,
-4
(play):
For
playing
back
a
tape
in
the
reverse
mode.
@ (stop): For stopping the tape.
bem
(fast):
Fast
forward
in
forward
mode,
rewind
in
reverse mode. Music search (MS) starts if
this is pressed during playback.
+44
(fast):
Rewind
in
forward
mode,
fast
forward
in
reverse mode. Music search (MS) starts if
this is pressed during playback.
@ REC LEVEL control (CT-J720WR only)
Use
to
adjust
the
recording
level.
It
adjusts
the
input
signal
level.
@ REV (reverse) MODE switch
Use
this
to
select
tape
travel
direction
during
play
and
record.
met One-sided play and record.
ps
This
enables
auto
reverse
recording
and
auto reverse play. If you start with the tape
running
in
reverse,
only
reverse
play
and
recording are possible.
COIRELAY):
This
enables
auto
reverse
recording
and
auto repeat playback. (See page 70.)
The
tape
does
not
reverse
if
recording
starts
from the (-4) direction.
Select
this
position
for
DECK
|
and
ll
relay
play.
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® DOLBY* NR switch
Set
this
switch
ta
B
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
(B-type
or
C-type)
used
for
recording.
[CT-J720WR]
*
°
Dolby
noise
reduction
and
HX
Pro
headroom
extension
manutactured
under
license
from
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
HX
Pro
originated
by
Bang
g
&
Olufsen,
°
“DOLBY”,
the
double-D
symbol
OO
and
“HX
PRO"
are
trade-
marks
of
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
{CT-J320WR}
*
°
Dolby
noise
reduction
manufactured
under
license
from
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation
°
“DOLBY”
and
the
double-D
symbol
OO
are
trademarks
of
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
© [CT-J320WR]
Deck | EJECT & button
Press to open the cassette door.
[CT-J720WR]
Deck | OPEN/CLOSE 4 button
Press to open/close the cassette door.
NOTE:
This
button
functions
only
when
the
power
is
turned
on.

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
® Display section 4 SYNCHRO COPY | » li buttons
[CT-J720WR]
Used
for
tape
copying.
NORMAL: Copying from the deck’! tape to the deck Il tape
at normal speed.
HIGH: Copying at about twice normal tape speed.
(Copies can be made in about half the NORMAL
time.)
@ ASES butten 2
Sass Seen res Saeed a Maas TE ass ; ei This can be used when recording from a PD-J920M CD play-
5 er or CLD-J720 CD CDV LD player. The A.S.E.S. (Auto
HX PRO MLCOPY (1 COUNTER
be, naasessts
Synchro Editing System) function automatically edits when
recording from a CD to a tape.
®
Lights
during
tape
copy.
®
Recordin
ae
3
,
: : :
att
g
pause
button/indicator
(@11)
®
Indicates
the
deck
(|
or
Il)
displaying
counter
indications.
When
this
button
is
prassed,
the
unit
enters
the
recording
‘© Tape counter or time counter indication of elapsed tape pause (standby) mode, and the corresponding indicator
time. During Music search operation, it indicates the lights. At the same time, the play button’s indicator begins
number
of
tracks
skipped.
Also
shows
“ASES”
and
other
doch
le,
ING
play:
gins
indications,
© Level meter
The 00 mark displayed on the level meter is the Dolby
NR system standard level. Indicates pattern during
“ASES”, etc.
[CT-J320WRI
@ ® © ©
eck IT
(® Lights when deck | is operating.
® Lights during ASES MODE.
© Lights during tape copy.
® Lights when deck Il is operating.
@® [CT-J320WR] Deck Il EJECT & button
{CT-J720WR] Deck ll! OPEN/CLOSE 4 button
@© COUNTER buttons (CT-J720WR only)
TIME: Use this to switch between tape counter number
display and display of elapsed time.
The TIME counter operates only during playback
and recording.
RESET: Use this to reset the tape counter display to 0000.
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