Pioneer TX-1320Z User manual

Operating
Instructions
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you
for
buying
this
PLONEER
product.
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Please
read
through
these
operating
instructions
so
you
5-BAND
SPECTRUM
ANALYZER
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
preveENT
FIRE
OR
SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT
NOTICE
[For
U.S.
and
Canadian
models]
The
serial
number
for
this
equipment
is
located
on
the
rear
panel.
Please
write
this
serial
number
on
your
enclosed
warranty
card
and
keep
it
in
a
secure
area.
This
is
for
your
security.
{For
Canadian
model]
CAUTION:
to
prevent
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
USE
THIS
(POLARIZED)
PLUG
WITH
AN
EXTENSION
CORD.
RECEPTACLE
OR
OTHER
OUTLET
UNLESS
THE
BLADES
CAN
BE
FULLY
INSERTED
TO
PREVENT
BLADE
EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION:
pour
prevenir
LES
CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES
NE
PAS
UTILISER
CETTE
FICHE
POLARISEE
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UN
PROLONGATEUR
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PRISE
DE
COURANT
OU
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SORTIE
DE
COURANT,
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Illustration
is
U.S.,
Canadian
models.
LINE
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SWITCHES
Only
multi-voltage
models
are
provided
with
these
switches.
U.S.
and
Canadian
models
are
not
provided
with
these
switches.
Mains
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
switches
are
on
the
rear
panel.
Before
your
model
is
shipped
from
the
factory,
these
switches
are
set
to
the
power
requirements
of
the
destination.
Check
that
ther
are
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
area
where
the
voltage
requirements
differ,
adjust
the
selector
switches
as
follows.
1.
Use
a
medium-size
screwdriver.
2.
Insert
the
screwdriver
into
the
groove
on
the
voltage
selector,
and
adjust
so
that
the
tip
of
the
arrow
points
to
the
voltage
value
of
your
area.
Set
the
voltage
selector
ee
eT
ae
for
the
voltage
in
your
area.
120V-127V
1
27V—
im
220V-240V
ee
Medium-size
screwdriver
The
future
of
sound
and
vision.
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[IMPORTANT
The
lightning
flash
with
arrowhead,
within
an
equilateral
triangle,
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
of
the
presence
of
uninsulated
‘‘dangerous
voltage’’
within
the
product’s
enclosure
that
may
be
of
sufficient
magnitude
to
constitute
a
risk
of
electric
shock
to
persons.
CAUTION
(Cibi
ls
au
sene-ie
Lele
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
tnangle
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
of
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing}
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
appliance
READ
INSTRUCTIONS
—
All
the
safety
and
operating
instructions
should
be
read
before
the
appliance
is
operated.
RETAIN
INSTRUCTIONS
—
The
operating
instrucions
should
be
retained
for
future
reference.
HEED
WARNING
—
All
warnings
on
the
appliance
and
in
the
operating
instructions
should
be
adhered
to.
FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS
—
All
operating
and
use
in-
structions
should
be
followed.
WATER
AND
MOISTURE
~~
The
appliance
should
not
be
used
near
water
—
for
example,
near
a
bathtub,
washbowl,
kitchen
sink,
laundry
tub,
in
a
wet
base-
ment,
or
hear
a
swimming
pool,
etc.
LOCATION
~
The
appliance
should
be
installed
in
a
stable
location.
WALL
OR
CEILING
MOUNTING
—
The
appliance
should
not
be
mounted
to
a
wall
or
ceiling.
VENTILATION
—
The
appliance
should
be
situated
so
that
its
location
or
position
does
not
interfere
with
its
proper
ventilation.
For
example,
the
appliance
should
not
be
situated
ona
bed,
sofa,
rug,
or
similar
surface
that
may
block
the
ventilation
openings;
or,
placed
in
a
built-in
installation,
such
as
a
bookcase
or
cabinet
that
may
impede
the
flow
of
air
through
the
ventilation
openings.
HEAT
~
The
appliance
should
be
situated
away
from
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
stoves,
or
other
appliances
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
POWER
SOURCES
~
The
appliance
should
be
con-
nected
to
a
power
supply
only
of
the
type
de-
scribed
in
the
operating
instructions
or as
marked
on
the
appliance.
POWER-CORD
PROTECTION
—
Power-supply
cords
should
be
routed
so
that
they
are
not
likely
to
be
walked
on
or
pinched
by
items
placed
upon
or
against
them,
paying
particular
attention
to
cords
at
plugs,
convenience
receptacles,
and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
appliance.
POLARIZATION
—
If
your
purchased
product
is
pro-
vided
with
a
polarized
power
plug,
please
read
the
following
instructions.
This
product
is
equipped
with
a
polarized
alternating
currentline
plug
(a
plug
having
one
blade
wider
than
the
other).
This
plug
will
fit
into
the
power
outlet
only
one
way.
This
is
a
safety
feature.
If
you
are
unable
to
insert
the
plug
fully
into
the
outlet,
try
reversing
the
plug.
If
the
plug
should
still
fail
to
fit,
contact
your
electrician
to
replace
your
obsolete
outlet.
Do
not
defeat
the
safety
purpose
of
the
polarized
plug
CLEANING
—
The
appliance
should
be
cleaned
only
with
a
polishing
cloth
or
a
soft
dry
cloth.
Never
clean
with
furniture
wax,
benzine,
insecticides
or
other
volatile
liquids
since
they
may
corrode
the
cabinet,
POWER
LINES
—
An
outdoor
antenna
should
be
located
away
from
power
lines.
NONUSE
PERIODS
—
The
power
cord
of
the
appliance
should
be
unplugged
from
the
outlet
when
left
un-
used
for
a
long
period
of
time.
OBJECT
AND
LIQUID
ENTRY
—
Care
should
be
taken
so
that
objects
do
not
fall
and
inquids
are
not
spilled
into
the
enclosure
through
openings.
DAMAGE
REQUIRING
SERVICE
—
The
appliance
should
be
serviced
by
a
Pioneer
authorized
service
center
or
qualified
service
personnel
when:
The
power-supply
cord
or
the
plug
has
been
dam-
aged;
or
Objects
have
fallen,
or
liquid
has
been
spilled
into
the
appliance;
or
The
appliance
has
been
exposed
to
rain;
or
The
appliance
does
not
appear
to
operate
normally
or
exhibits
a
marked
change
in
performance;
or
The
appliance
has
been
dropped;
on
the
enclosure
damaged.
SERVICING
-
The
user
should
not
attempt
to
service
the
appliance
beyond
that
described
in
the
opera-
~_
ting
instructions.
For
all
other
servicing,
contact
the
*
nearest
Pioneer
authorized
service
center.
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT~-
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
ANTENNA
LEAD
IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC
SECTION
810
—
20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC
SECTION
810
~
21)
“=~
GROUND
CLAMPS
cs
POWER
SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
{NEC
ART
250,
PART
H)
FiG.A
OUTDOOR
ANTENNA
GRAUNDING
~
If
an
outside
an-
tenna
is
connected
to
the
antenna
terminal
the
antenna
system
is
grounded
so
as
to
pro
some
protection
against voltage
surges
and
built
up
static
charges.
In
the
U.S.A.
section
810
of
the
National
Electrical
Code,
ANSI/NFPA
No.
70-1984,
provides
informa
tion
with
respect
to
proper
grounding
of
the
mast
and
supporting
structure,
grounding
of
the
lead-in
wire
to
an
antenna
discharge
unit,
size
of
grounding
conductors,
location
of
antenna
d
arge
unit
connection
to
grounding
electrodes,
and
require
ments
for
the
grounding
electrode.
See
Fig
A
CART
—
An
appliance
and
cart
combination
should
te
moved
with
care.
Quick
stops,
excessive
fore,
and
uneven
surfaces
may
cause
the
appliance
and
cart
combination
to
overturn.
NEC
~
NATIONAL
ELECTRIC
CODE
[For
Canadian
model]
This
digital
apparatus
does
not
exceed
the
Class
B
limits
for
radio
noise
emissions
from
digital
apparatus
set
outin
the
Ra-
dio
Interference
Regulations
of
the
Canadian
Department
of
Communications.
[Pour
le
modéle
Canadien]
L'interférence,
radioélectrique
générée
par
cet
appareil
numérique
de
type
B
ne
dépasse
pas
les
limites
énoncées
dans
le
Réglement
sur
les
perturbations
radioélectriques,
section
appareil
numérique,
du
Ministére
des
Communications.
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FEATURES
High
power
output
130
W
+
130
W
36-station
random
FM/AM
presetting
A
total
of
up
to
36
FM
and
AM
stations
can
be
preset
in
order
to
facilitate
instant
recall
of
your
favorite
stations
in
areas
where
the
frequency
The
remote
control
unit
can
also
be
used
to
operate
other
bands
are
crowded
with
stations.
Pioneer
components
bearing
the
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mark.
Includes
a
5-band
graphic
equalizer
and
an
LED
spectrum
analyzer.
Built-in
sleep
timer.
BEFORE
USING
THIS
COMPONENT
Check
for
presence
of
all
accessories
FM
T-type
antenna...
1
Remote
control
unit
......
1
LOCATION
install
the
tuner
and
amplifier
in
a
well
ventilated
location
where
it
will
not
be
exposed
to
high
temperature
or
humidity.
Do
not
install
the
tuner
and
amplifier
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
tuner
and
amplifier
in
a
damp
or
dusty
environment
may
result
in
malfunction
accident.
(Also
avoid
installation
near
cookers
etc.,
where
the
tuner
and
amplifier
may
be
exposed
to
smoke
from
oil,
1
steam
or
heat.)
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For
details,
refer
to
the
remote
control
unit’s
manual.
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batteries
......
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AM
loop
antenna.....
INFORMATION
TO
USER
[FOR
MODEL
SA-1520]
This
equipment
generates
and
uses
radio
frequency
energy
and
if
not
installed
and
used
properly,
that
ts,
in
strict
accordance
with
the
manufacturer's
instructions
May
cause
interference
to
radio
and
television
recep
tion.
It
has
been
type
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
8
computing
device
in
accordance
with
the
specifications
in
Subpart
J
of
Part
15
of
FCC
Rules,
which
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
pro
tection
against
such
interference
in
a
residentia!
instal
lation,
However,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation
Ii
this
equipment
does
cause
interference
to
radio
or
television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turn-
ing
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
®
reorient
the
receiving
antenna
@
relocate
this
equipment
with
respect
to
the
receiver
ve
this
equipment
away
from
the
receiver
@
plug
this
equipment
into
a
different
outlet
so
that
equipment
and
receiver
are
on
different
branch
cir-
cuits
If
necessary,
the
user
should
consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/television
technician
for
additional
suggestions.
The
user
may
find
the
following
booklet
prepared
by
the
Federa!
Communications
Commission
heipful
“How
to
Identify
and
Resolve
Radio-TV
Interference
Problems”
This
booklet
is
available
from
the
US
Government
Printing
Office,
Washington,
D.C.,
20402,
Stock
No.
004-000-00345-4.
The
above
instructions
apply
only
to
units
which
will
be
operated
in
the
United
States.
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Accessory
FM
T-type
antenna
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Outdoor
FM
antenna
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Use
for
FM
reception
until
a
special-purpose
FM
antenna
is
installed.
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Stretch
both
ends
taut
and
affix
to
a
wall,
etc.
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taut
and
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THE
FM
T-
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ANTENNA
AND
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
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1.
Strip
the
ends
of
the
wires.
2.
Wrap
the
end
of
the
wire
in
a
clockwise
direction
around
the
base
of
the
terminals
and
tighten
the
terminals
to
secure.
AM
loop
antenna
lead
wire”
channel
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Antenna
ground
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Digital
Sit,
round
Processor
VSP-333
(See
page
15).
Turntable
AUDIO
OUT
¢
Audio
channel
from
video
disc
player
or
video
cassette
recorder.
U.S.
and
Canadian
models
do
not
have
this
terminal.
R
Gc
This
terminal
is
for
use
with
our
tuners
other
than
the
TX-13202Z
dedicated
tuner.
NOTE:
lf
the
TX-1320Z
is
used
together
with
another
tuner,
the
sound
will
be
mixed.
Cassette
deck
Compact
disc
player
Always
remember
to
keep].
the
connecting
bars
in
place
|
when
these
cords
are
not]
connected.
Adaptor
component
(Dynamic
expander)
CONNECTING
INPUT/OUTPUT
CORDS
Connect
the
white
plug
to
the
L
(left)
side,
and
the
red
plug
to
the
R
(right)
side.
Be
sure
to
push
the
plugs
in
securely.
L
side
REMOTE
CONTROL
OUT
terminal
——
R
side
G
Connect
this
terminal
to
other
Pioneer
components
when
using
remote
:
control
of
this
unit
to
control
the
other
components.
(See
page
6.)
Co
ewig
plug
9
CA
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Red
plug
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See
page
7
for
details
on
antenna
connections.
CONNECTIONS
Antenna
ground
CONNECTING
SPEAKER
WIRES
Although
grounding
is
not
always
necessary
for
reception,
it
is
1.
Strip
off
the
vinyl
covering
and
twist
the
strands
together.
recommended
for
protection
against
damage
from
lightning
if
an
outdoor
FM
antenna
is
used.
Grounding
is
recommended
as
well
to
help
reduce
noise
and
hum.
NOTE:
Never
make
the
ground
connection
to
a
gas
pipe
as
sparks
could
cause
the
gas
to
ignite.
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A
a
Insert
the
TX-1320Z
furnished
connector
obliquely
from
above,
and
push
it
down
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.
2.
Raise
the
lever
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow
and
insert
the
exposed
conductor
into
the
hole.
‘
3.
Now
return
the
lever
to
its
original
position
to
secure
the
cord.
NOTE:
Do
not
allow
any
of
the
cord’s
conductors
to
protrude
from
the
terminals
or
touch
any
other
conductors.
Malfunctioning
or
breakdowns
may
occur
when
conductors
come
into
contact
with
each
other.
About
Speaker
Impedance
When
speaker
systems
are
connected
to
only
one
of
the
SPEAKERS
A,
B
terminals,
such
speakers
should
have
rated
impedance
in
the
range
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page
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NOTE:
as
When
the
speaker
system
is
connected
to
only
one
speaker
terminal
(A
or
B)
and
both
A
and
B
selector
switches
are
ON,
there
will
be
no
sound.
Turn
ON
only
the
selector
to
which
the
speaker
system
is
connected.
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Household
electrical
outlet.
re
CONNECTING
THE
POWER
CORD
(For
U.S.
and
Canadian
modeis)
Household
electrical
outlets
are
provided
with
specific
polarity,
a
live
side
and
a
neutral
(ground)
side.
This
unit
utilizes
such
polarity
in
order
: :
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ai
Insert
the
wide
blade
into
the
ground
side
slot.
to
improve
sound
quality.
As
shown
in
the
illustration,
be
sure
to
insert
the
power
plug
so
that
its
blades
match
the
width
of
slots
in
the
outlet.
5
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING
THE
CONTROL
OUT
TERMINAL
Connect
this
terminal
when
using
Pioneer
components
with
the
gal
:
mark.
It
this
way,
the
signals
received
from
the
remote
control
unit
will
be
transmitted
to
the
other
components
with
the
fig]
mark.
Connect
to
the
CONTROL
IN
terminal
of
the
other
components
you
use.
(2
=
[:
L
e
Use
the
accessory
control
cords
supplied
with
the
ail
marked
components.
°
Be
sure
to
insert
the
plugs
securely.
NOTE:
You
cannot
control
the
unit
using
the
remote
control
unit
by
sunply
making
these
connections.
Be
sure
to
connect
the
ou
tput
cords
as
well.
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Compact
disc
player
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Cassette
deck
CONTROL
s:
ren
a
sou
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To
the
other
components
with
the
Bal
mark.
To
the
optional
Multi-Room
Remote
control
unit
MR-100
_®
For
details,
see
operating
guide
for
Multi-
Room
Remote
control
unit.
NOTE:
Be
careful
not
to
make
the
wrong
connections
for
CONTROL
OUT
(black)
and
MUL
TI-ROOM
REMOTE
IN
(green).
MULTL-ROOM
REMOTE
Turntable
NOTE:
AC
outlets
and
power
plugs
are
either
non-polar
or
polar.
You
cannot
insert
a
polar
power
plug
into
a
non-polar
AC
outlet.
Connect
only
equipment
which
is
provided
with
a
non-polar
plug
to
a
non-polar
AC
outlet.
6
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Compact
disc
player
AC
OUTLETS
(SWITCHED)
Power
supplied
through
these
outlets
is
turned
on
and
off
by
the
amplifier’s
POWER
switch.
Total
electrical
power
consumption
of
connected
equipment
should
not
exceed
200
W.
AC
OUTLET
(UNSWITCHED)
Power
flows
continually
to
this
outlet,
regardless
of
whether
the
amplifier
is
switched
ON
or
OFF.
Electrical
power
consumption
of
the
connected
equipment
should
not
exceed
100
W.
The
equipment
should
be
disconnected
by
removing
the
power
plug
from
the
wall
socket
when
not
in
regular
use,
e.g.,
when
on
vacation.
NOTE:
Do
not
connect
appliances
with
high
power
consumption
such
as
heaters,
irons,
or
television
sets
to
the
AC
OUTLETS
jn
order
to
avoid
overheating
or
fire
risk.

ANTENNA
CONNECTIONS
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
turner,
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.
Setting
Up
the
AM
Antenna
°
Insert
the
claw
on
the
bottom
of
the
antenna
into
the
groove
in
the
leg.
®
Place
the
antenna
on
a
level
surface
and
rotate
it
to
locate
the
orientation
that
yields
the
best
reception.
®
Use
the
attachment
hole
in
the
leg
to
screw
to
wall
or
other
location,
then
insert
the
claw
on
the
bottom
of
the
antenna
into
the
groove
in
the
leg
(fixing
the
antenna
in
the
direction
that
gives
the
best
reception).
—
lead
wire
lead
wire
~
AM
Loop
Antenna
Connection
The
accessory
AM
loap
antenna
must
be
connected
to
ensure
proper
reception.
External
AM
antenna
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
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.
Connecting
the
external
AM
antenna
Outdoor
AM
antenna
Indoor
AM
antenna
AM
loop
antenna
CAUTION:
Do
not
detach
the
AM
loop
antenna
when
using
the
external
AM
antenna.
External
FIM
antenna
installation
Use
an
external
antenna
when
the
signals
from
the
station
are
weak
and
cannot
be
picked
up
by
the
accessory
T-type
FM
antenna,
or
when
the
sound
heard
is
accompanied
by
large
amounts
of
noise.
There
are
two
ways
of
connecting
by
using
either
a
300
Q
feeder
wire,
or
a
75
Q
coaxial
cable.
It
is
recommended
that
you
use
the
75
Q
coaxial
cable,
so
that
the
effects
of
extraneous
noise
are
reduced
to
a
minimum.
oe
Q
coaxial
cable
Gombe
When
the
connecting
cable
is
a
75
Q
coaxial
cable
When
the
connecting
cable
is
a
300
Q
feeder
wire
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NAMES
AND
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OF
PARTS
Amplifier
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MOTOR
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VOLUME
CONTROL
(@)
POWER
(STANDBY/ON)
switch
¢
The
accessory
remote
control
unit
can
also
be
used
to
operate
STANDBY/ON
function
of
this
switch.
ON
wo.
eee
When
set
to
the
ON
position,
power
is
supplied
and
the
unit
becomes
operational.
STANDBY
..
When
set
to
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.
@
When
not
using
the
unit
for
a
long
period,
disconnect
the
wall
socket.
©
When
the
power
is
turned
on,
the
protection
circuitry
operates
and
during
that
time
the
volume
indicator
flashes.
(2)
PHONES
jack
When
using
headphones,
insert
their
plug
into
this
jack.
(3)
SPEAKERS
A,
B
(ON
m/OFF
&)
switches
[ON]
—
Depressed
position:
Sound
is
heard
from
the
speaker
system.
[OFF]
—
Released
position:
No
sound
is
heard
from
the
speaker
system.
NOTE:
:
When
the
speaker
system
is
connected
to
only
one
speaker
terminal
(A
or
B)
and
both
A
and
B
selector
switches
are
ON,
there
will
be
no
sound,
Turn
ON
only
the
selector
to
which
the
speaker
system
is
connected.
8
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(4)
REMOTE
SENSOR
window
()
FUNCTION
switches
Use
to
select
playback
source.
[CD]
—
Press
when
listening
to
compact
disc
playback
with
a
CD
player.
[PHONO]
—
Press
when
listening
to
record
playback
on
a
turntable.
[TUNER]
—
Press
when
listening
to
AM
or
FM
broadcasts
with
a
tuner.
[TAPE]
—
Press
when
listening
to
tape
playback
with
a
cassette
deck.
[VIDEO/AUX]
—
Press
when
listening
to
programs
from
a
component
connected
to
the
VIDEO/AUX
terminals.
Selection
can
also
be
performed
with
the
accessory
remote
control
unit.

NAMES
AND
USES
OF
PARTS
i
(FUNCTION
indicators
These
indicators
light
to
show
the
setting
of
FUNCTION
switches.
@)
MUTING
switch
Use
to
temporarily
cut
out
all
audio
signals.
When
this
function
is
ON,
sounds
will
be
cut
off
(VOLUME
indicator
will
flash).
When
turned
OFF,
the
sound
returns
to
its
previous
level.
The
muting
ON/OFF
function
can
also
be
operated
by
the
accessory
remote
control
unit.
VOLUME
control/indicator
Use
to
adjust
sound
volume.
When
operated
by
remote
control,
this
control
will
rotate
with
the
knob
indicator
flashing.
Adjustment
can
also
be
performed
with
the
accessory
remote
control
unit.
(9)
BALANCE
control
Should
normally
be
left
in
the
center
position.
Adjust
balance
if
the
sound
is
louder
from
one
of
the
speakers.
if
the
right
side
is
louder,
turn
toward
the
LEFT
position,
and
if
the
left
side
is
louder,
turn
toward
the
RIGHT
position.
GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
controls
These
controls
can
be
used
to
emphasize
or
de-emphasize
sounds
in
the
frequency
bands
100
Hz,
330
Hz,
1
kHz,
3.3
kHz,
and
lO
kHz,
thus
allowing
you
to
control
tone
quality.
The
center
position
of
each
control
is
the
normal
(flat)
setting.
When
raised
above
the
center
position,
the
control
frequency
band
is
emphasized;
when
lowered,
the
band
is
de-
emphasized.
(1)
EQUALIZER
ON/OFF
switch/indicators
When
this
switch
is
pressed,
the
GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
control's
indicators
turn
on,
and
its
functions
become
operative.
When
pressed
once
again.
the
indicators
are
turned
off.
Use
this
switch
in
the
following
manner:
[ON]
:
When
using
the
equalizer
to
add
sound
compensation
while
performing
program
sources,
and
playing
back
and/or
recording
results.
[OFF]
:
When
not
using
the
equalizer,
but
playing
back
or
recording
program
sources
without
compensation
NOTE:
Equalizer
ON/OFF
indication
is
provided
by
a
light
on
the
equalizer
switch
itself
on
U.S.
and
Canadian
models,
or
by
control
knob
indicators
on
other
models.
(2
SPECTRUM
ANALYZER
This
display
shows
the
condition
of
sound
signals
compensated
with
the
graphic
equalizer
controls.
(Because
the
level
indicator
is
connected
to
the
input
side,
the
indication
does
not
change
when
the
VOLUME
control
is
turned.)
(3)
MULTI-ROOM
indicator
This
indicator
is
always
lit,
but
if
you
connect
an
MR-100
optional
Multi-
Room
remote
control
unit,
it
will
flash
when
the
MR-100
is
receiving
a
remote
control
signal.
STANDBY/SLEEP
indicator
®
This
indicator
flashes
when
the
accessory
remote
control
unit
is
used
to
turn
SLEEP
key.
When
SLEEP
key
is
ON,
the
indicator
will
flash.
(Initially
it
will
flash
slowly,
then
gradually
become
faster.)
Sixty
minutes
after
the
sleep
timer
is
turned
ON,
the
power
switch
will
be
turned
to
STANDBY
automatically.
®
This
indicator
lights
when
the
accessory
remote
control
unit
or
this
unit
is
used
to
turn
POWER
key.
5)
MIC
jack
Connects
to
a
six
millimeter
microphone
plug.
MIC
LEVEL
control
Use
to
adjust
microphone
input
level.
NOTE:
@®
and
(®)
do
not
exist
on
U.S.
and
Canadian
models.
This
component
features
a
built-in
microcomputer
which
will
recall
the
last-set
positions
of
the
following
switches
for
up
to
about
several
days
after
the
power
cord
is
disconnected.
As
a
result,
when
the
power
is
turned
ON
again,
the
previously
set
positions
will
be
recalled
automatically:
¢
MUTING
switch
¢
FUNCTION
switch
@
EQUALIZER
ON/OFF
switch
When
the
unit
is
not
used
for
more
than
several
days,
the
memorized
setting
positions
will
be
erased,
and
returned
to
the
following
settings:
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AND
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OF
PARTS
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STATION
CALL
switches
These
are
used
to
recall
preset
broadcasting
stations
and
to
preset
the
stations.
(2)
MEMORY
switch
This
switch
is
used
to
memorize
stations.
When
the
switch
is
pressed,
the
frequency
indicator
will
flash.
To
memorize
the
frequency
of
any
station,
press
STATION
CALL
switch
while
the
frequency
display
is
flashing.
3)
BAND
selector
switch
This
is
used
to
select
the
band
of
the
desired
station.
FM:
Press
to
receive
FM
broadcast.
AM:
Press
to
receive
AM
broadcast.
(4)
TUNING
switches
These
are
used
to
locate
the
stations.
Push
‘’—‘’
switch
to
go
to a
lower,
and
‘’
+-"’
switch
to
go
to
a
higher
frequency.
()
STEREO
indicator
This
lights
when
a
stereo
program
has
been
picked
up
during
an
FM
broadcast.
(6)
TUNED
indicator
This
lights
to
indicate
when
the
finest
tuning
of
a
station
has
been
achieved.
@)
FREQUENCY
display
Permits
reading
the
received
frequency
at
a
glance
from
the
displayed
figure.
The
FM
band
is
indicated
by
MHz,
and
the
AM
band
by
kHz.
(8)
FM
MODE
(AUTO/MONO)
switch
Normally
this
is
set
to
the
off
position
(the
fm
MONO
indicator
goes
off).
When
noise
spoils
the
reception
of
an
FM
Program,
press
the
switch
to
the
on
position
(the
fm
MONDO
indicator
will
now
light).
The
program
of
an
FM
stereo
broadcast
will
be
heard
in
mono.
The
setting
of
FM
MODE
switch
(on
or
off)
is
memorized
along
with
the
station’s
frequency
in
STATION
CALL
switches.
When
using
the
preset
tuning
feature,
reception
will
be
in
the
mode
selected
when
the
station
was
memorized.
This
switch
will
not
function
for
AM
reception.
(9)
TUNING
MODE
(AUTO/MANUAL)
switch
Use
to
select
either
the
AUTO
mode
or
MANUAL
mode
for
FM/AM
reception.
(When
the
auto
tuning
mode
is
selected,
the
AUTO
indicator
will
now
light.)
AM/FM
CHANNEL
STEP
SWITCH
The
AM/FM
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
allocation
system
of
the
area
in
which
the
tuner
is
sold.
When
TUNING
switch
is
pressed,
the
frequency
display
will
change
in
the
following
way.
NOTE:
If
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
allocation
system
in
your
area.
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North
America
and
50/9
100/10
Continental
South
|
100
kHz/
10
kHz
|
100kHz
10kHz
kHz kHz
America
Other
countries
50
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OPERATIONS
BEFORE
BEGINNING
OPERATIONS
Set
the
controls
and
switches
as
follows:
(2)
(1)
Set
POWER
switch
to
ON.
(2)
Set
SPEAKERS
A
switch
to
ON.
When
the
speaker
system
is
connected
to
the
speakers
A
terminals.
OPERATION
PROCEDURES
VDP
Cassette
deck
(4)
(3)
(3)
Set
BALANCE
control
to
center
position.
(4)
Set
VOLUME
control
to
0
position.
Turntable
CD
player
<=
[co
H
©
©)
PLAYBACK
pt
(1)
Turn
on
power
to
this
unit
and
to
the
other
equipment
to
be
used.
(2)
Press
FUNCTION
switch
Use
to
select
playback
source,
®
When
listening
to
a
compact
disc:
Press
[CD].
@
When
listening
to
a
record:
Press
[PHONO],
@
When
listening
to
an
AM
or
FM
broadcast:
Press
[TUNER].
e
When
listening
to
a
tape:
Press
[TAPE].
e
When
listening
to
programs
from
equipment
connected
to
the
VIDEO/AUX
terminals:
Press
[VIDEO/AUX],
(4)
(3)
Operate
equipment
to
begin
playback.
(4)
Adjust
playback
volume
with
the
VOLUME
control
and
the
tone
with
the
GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
on
this
unit.
11
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OPERATIONS
a
Listening
to
FM
or
AM
broadcasts.
<Auto
tuning
can
be
used
for
both
FM
and
AM
reception.
>
@Pioncen
(1)
Use
TUNING
MODE
switch
to
select
the
AUTO
tuning
mode
or
the
MANUAL
tuning
mode.
©
When
the
auto
tuning
mode
is
selected,
the
AUTO
indicator
will
light.
(2)
Use
BAND
selector
switch
to
select
either
the
FM
or
AM
reception
band.
¢
For
FM
broadcasts,
the
“‘FM”’
and
‘“MHz”
indicators
will
light.
¢
For
AM
broadcasts,
the
“AM”
and
“kHz”
indicators
will
right.
(3)
Press
-
(DOWN)
or
+
(UP)
of
the
TUNING
switches.
Auto
tuning:
The
tuner
will
automatically
search
for
a
broadcasting
station,
and
stop
when
one
is
found.
To
search
for
another
station,
press
again.
Manual
tuning:
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.
e
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
of
the
stereo
amplifier.
NOTE:
°
When
AUTO
TUNING
is
in
use,
reception
may
not
be
possible
over
long
distances
or
when
signals
are
weak.
At
these
times
MANUAL
TUNING
is
recommended.
Presetting
FM
and
AM
stanone
(4)
MPIONGER
rear
earrar
mates
rude
|
15%)
You
can
preset
12
FM
and
AM
stations
in
Mode
1,
12
stations
in
Mode
2,
and
12
stations
in
Mode
3,
that
is
a
total
of
36
stations.
(1)
Use
BAND
selector
switch
to
select
either
the
FM
or
AM
reception
band.
®
For
FM
broadcasts,
the
‘’FM”’
and
“MHz”
indicators
will
light.
°
For
AM
broadcasts,
the
“AM”
and
“‘kHz”
indicators
will
light.
(2)
Use
TUNING
switches
to
tune
in
the
desired
station.
When
memorizing
an
FM
station,
either
press
FM
MODE
switch
into
forcibly
memorize
the
station
in
the
monaural
mode,
or
memorize
the
station
in
the
auto
stereo
mode
(with
FM
MODE
switch
left
in
the
OFF
position).
FM
MODETUNING
MODE
MEMORY
AUTOUMONO
AUTO/MANUAL
——_
BAND
DOWNTUNING
—
Up
(3)
Press
MEMORY
switch.
°
The
display
will
flash
(about
5
seconds).
MEMORY
12
<ARB1244>
(4)
Press
STATION
CALL
switch.
While
the
display
is
flashing,
press
the
switch
corresponding
to
the
station
which
you
wish
to
preset
or
re-preset.
When
presetting
a
station
to
Mode
1
(e.g.
presetting
a
station
to
No.
9):
By
pressing
the
station
call
switch
once,
the
station
will
be
preset
to
Mode
1
(1-12).
When
presetting
a
station
to
Mode
2
(e.g.
presetting
a
station
to
No.
21):
By
pressing
the
station
call
switch
twice,
the
station
will
be
preset
to
Mode
2
(13-24).
Gal
When
presetting
a
station
to
Mode
3.
(e.g.
presetting
a
station
to
No.33):
By
pressing
the
station
call
switch
three
times,
the
station
will
be
preset
to
Mode
3
(25-36).
e
After
you
press
STATION
CALL
switch,
the
display
will
flash
for
about
2
seconds,
then
the
station
will
be
memorized.
If
you
press
another
switch
while
the
display
is
flashing,
the
station
will
not
be
memorized.

OPERATIONS
anaes
i
erreur
Preset
station
tuning
@Pioncer
ie
al
I
ed
(1)
Press
STATION
CALL
switch
into
which
the
desired
station
has
been
memorized.
©
To
listen
to
a
Mode
1
breadcast,
press
the
switch
once,
to
listen
to
a
Mode
2
broadcast,
press
it
twice,
and
to
listen
to
Mode
3
broadcast,
press
it
three
times.
e
By
pressing
STATION
CALL
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
CALL
switch
“73”
when
listening
to
the
station
memorized
in
switch
“9,”
press
switch
“1/13/25”
twice.
In
this
way,
simple
and
accurate
reception
of
any
desired
station
is
possible.
STATION
CALL
switch
‘‘memo”’
t
is
recommended
that
you
make
a
note
of
the
preset
stations.
NOTE:
e
The
contents
of
STATION
CALL
switches
will
be
preserved
for
several
days,
even
if
the
power
cord
is
unplugged.
e
/f
a
preset
station
has
been
erased,
reset
it.
Last
station
memory
e
When
POWER
switch
is
pressed
to
turn
power-on,
the
last
station
received
before
the
power
was
previously
turned
off
will
be
received
again.
©
When
power
is
ON,
if
BAND
selector
switch
is
pressed,
the
last
station
received
before
BAND
selector
switch
was
previously
pressed
will
be
received
again.
$.C.switch
|
*
1
2
8
9
10
1
12
Name
of
broadcast
station
_
Su
arr
nae
Frequency
S.C.switch
ee
13
14
|
15
16
17
18 19
20
21
22
23
24
nema
ea
—t
Name
of
broadcast
station
Frequency
S.C.
switch
coo
25 26
27
28
|
29
30
31
32 33
34 35
36
Name
of
broadcast
station
Frequency
|
13
<ARB1244>

OPERATIONS
RECORDING
TAPES:
®
While
listening
to
playback
on
equipment
connected
to
the
rear
panel
®
Sound
compensated
with
the
built-in
graphic
equalizer
can
be
terminals
you
can
record
these
same
sounds
on
tape
merely
by
setting
recorded.
Set
the
EQUALIZER
ON/OFF
switch
to
the
ON
position.
your
cassette
deck
to
the
recording
mode.
°
Refer
to
the
operating
instructions
for
your
cassette
deck
for
proper
operating
procedures.
Turntable
Tuner
Giles
=S=s
wii)
Co
(ESF
ey,
PLAYBACK
Cassette
deck
MIC
MIXING:
This
function
doesn’t
exist
on
U.S.
and
Canadian
models.
(1)
Use
the
function
switches
to
select
the
component
iF
Use
a
microphone
with
a
six
millimeter
plug.
you
want
to
perform
with.
ce
voles
(2)
Connect
the
microphone
to
the
microphone
jack.
—
(3)
Raise
volume
to
a
suitable
level.
(4)
Adjust
microphone
level
while
speaking
into
the
microphone.
(5)
Face
the
microphone
and
speak
or
sing
into
it.
NOTE:
®
MIC
MIXING
sound
cannot
be
recorded.
¢
When
you
aren’t
using
MIC
MIXING,
be
sure
to
turn
the
LEVEL
knob
to
the
SOURCE
side.
°
When
not
using
a
microphone,
disconnect
it
from
the
MIC
Jack,
14
<ARB1244>

TO
USE
THE
COMPONENT
CONNECTED
TO
THE
ADAPTOR
TERMINALS:
Connecting
the
dynamic
expander
to
the
adaptor
makes
it
possible
to
enjoy
the
dynamic
expander’s
effects.
‘Adaptor
component
(Dynamic
expander)
2x
|
®»
Gal
W
FG
ante
nee
es
»
MAN
——
OPERATIONS
[Connection]
(1)
Set
the
POWER
switch
to
OFF.
(2)
Remove
the
two
connecting
bars
from
the
adaptor
terminals.
ek
Connecting
bars
NOTE:
Always
remember
to
keep
the
connecting
bars
in
place
when
these
terminals
are
not
being
used.
(3)
Connect
the
adaptor
component
in
accordance
with
the
connection
diagram
in
the
section
‘’Con-
nections.”
[Operation]
(1)
Playback
the
source.
(2)
Operate
the
adaptor
component.
The
sound
compensated
with
the
connected
adaptor
component
can
be
recorded
on
a
cassette
deck.
Signals
modified
with
an
adaptor
component
can
be
recorded
on
a
cassette
deck.
NOTE:
Be
sure
to
perform
this
operation
with
the
adaptor
components
power
switch
in
the
ON
position.
Even
when
not
using
the
adaptor
component,
its
power
switch
must
be
left
ON.
If
the
adaptor
component
is
switched
OFF
no
sound
will
be
produced
or
the
playback
sound
will
be
distorted.
For
details,
refer
to
the
adaptor
component's
operating
instructions.
Using
the
Optional
VSP-333
Digital
Surround
Processor
lf
you
connect
a
VSP-333,
the
main
unit
can
be
used
as
the
front
amplifier
of
a
surround
system.
(3)
(2)
@
«ey
VSP
switch
©
of
lo-o"
iin
RE)
©
o1
{|
0-0"
|
[Connecting]
(1)
Set
the
power
switch
to
OFF.
(2)
Connect
the
VSP-333
input/output
cord
to
amplifier.
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.
(3)
The
VSP
switch
should
be
in
the
FOR
USE
WITH
VSP-333
position.
NOTE:
°
Be
sure
the
VSP
switch
is
in
the
WITHOUT
VSP-333
position
when
a
VSP-333
is
not
connected.
In
the
ON
position
there
will
be
no
sound.
°
Even
if
the
VSP-333
is
connected,
if
the
VSP
switch
is
in
the
WITHOUT
VSP-333
position,
VSP-333
volume
level
adjustment
will
not
be
possible.
[OPERATIONS]
(1)
Playback
the
source.
(2)
Operate
the
VSP-333.
NOTE:
Be
sure
to
perform
this
operation
with
the
VSP-333's
power
switch
in
the
ON
position.
Even
when
not
using
the
VSP-333,
its
power
switch
must
be
left
ON.
If
the
VSP-333
is
switched
OFF,
no
sound
will
be
produced,
or
the
playback
sound
will
be
distorted.
For
details,
refer
to
the
VSP-333’s
operating
instructions.
Recording
with
the
VSP-333
(optional)
connected
Sound
recording
from
sources
such
as
VCR
1,
VCR
2,
and
VDP
connected
to
the
VSP-333
input
jacks
is
possible
withthe
cassette
deck,
but
be
sure
the
SA-1520’s
FUNCTION
switches
are
in
a
position
other
than
TAPE.
If
you
select
TAPE
with
the
FUNCTION
switches,
recording
is
not
possible
from
sources
connected
to
the
VSP-333.
15
<ARB1244>

OPERATIONS
SOUND
COMPENSATION
(Using
the
Graphic
Equalizer)
All
instruments
and
vocals
have
their
own
frequency
band,
as
shown
in
the
figure.
By
moving
the
controls
up
or
down,
the
volume
of
the
instruments
preferred
can
be
boosted
or
other
instruments
can
be
attenuated.
For
instance,
it
is
possible
to
boost
the
100
Hz
frequency
and
give
the
bass
drum
greater
‘‘punch”’
or
boost
the
1
kHz
frequency
and
position
the
vocals
at
the
front.
When
the
10
kHz
frequency
is
boosted,
the
cymbals
and
‘’high
hat’
sound
is
much
clearer.
Instruments
and
vocals
have
a
great
many
harmonic
components
along
with
the
fundamental
frequency
band
and
so
you
can
have
lots
of
fun
operating
the
5
controls
to
achieve
the
sound
of
your
choice.
a
Conrabase
ee
Ll
Piano
a
Mramper
Trombone
__
Piccolo
pio
Alto
claret:
eemmacerecn
a
Tenor
Soe
‘]
Peron
fon
arian
ts
Aghsty
Horo,
Bass
a
aig
Pipe
organ
et
one
x
=
_
lectric
organ:
=
20
40
60
100
200
400
500
1K
2K
4K
6K
10K
20K
i
Frequency
(Hz)
16
<ARB1244>

TROUBLESHOOTING
Incorrect
operations
are
often
mistaken
for
trouble
and
malfunctions.
If
you
think
that
there
is
something
wrong
with
this
component,
check
the
points
below.
Sometimes
the
trouble
may
lie
in
another
component.
Investigate
the
other
components
and
electrical
appliances
being
used.
lf
the
trouble
cannot
be
rectified
even
after
exercising
the
checks
listed
below,
ask
your
nearest
PIONEER
authorized
service
center
or
your
dealer
to
carry
out
repair
work.
Amplifier
Section
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
No
power
supplied
to
unit.
©
Power
plug
is
disconnected
from
outlet.
another
component
power
outlet
(e.g.
timer,
etc.),
but
power
to
that
unit
is
disconnected.
©
The
component
power
plug
has
been
plugged
into|
@
Turn
on
power
to
other
component.
®
Insert
plug
securely
in
outlet.
No
sound.
®
Connecting
cords
are
disconnected
from
terminals,
or
connected
incorrectly.
®
Terminals
or
connecting
cord
pin
plugs
are
dirty.
®
The
connecting
bar(s)
is(are)
disconnected
from
the
adaptor
terminals.
®
The
MUTING
switch
is
set
to
ON.
®
The
function
switch
selected
does
not
match
the
component
being
played
back.
©
Operation
of
other
components
is
mistaken.
e
Both
the
SPEAKER
A
ON/OFF
switch
and
the
SPEAKER
B
ON/OFF
switch
are
at
the
ON
position,
but
speakers
are
connected
to
only
the
SPEAKERS
A
or
B
terminals
(not
to
both).
No
sound
from
one
speaker.
®
Connecting
cords
or
speaker
wires
are
disconnected
to
the
side.
®
BALANCE
control
has
been
adjusted
to
one
side.
®
Connections
are
mistaken.
@
Operation
of
cassette
deck
is
mistaken.
Can't
record
tapes.
®
Connect
securely.
©
Clean
terminals
and
plugs.
e
Replace
the
connecting
bar(s)
properly.
©
Turn
switch
OFF.
e
Set
switches
correctly
(PHONO,
TUNER,
CD,
VIDEO/AUX,
TAPE).
®
Consult
the
operating
instructions
for
the
other
components.
@
Set
the
SPEAKER
ON/OFF
switch
to
the
OFF
position
for
the
speaker
terminal
to
which
speakers
are
not
connected.
e
Connect:securely.
e
Adjust
BALANCE
control
to
center
position.
e
Reconnect
properly.
®
Consult
the
operating
instructions
for
the
cassette
deck.
If
only
the
power
of
the
VSP-333
is
turned
off
while
the
VSP-333
is
connected,
then
the
sound
may
become
distorted,
put
this
does
not
indicate
a
malfunction.
Tuner
Section
Cause
Symptom
No
sound.
e
Has
the
antenna
been
disconnected
or
is
the
connection
loose?
e
Has
the
power
cord
been
unplugged
for
several
days?
(Station
memory
has
been
lost.)
e
Connect
the
antenna
properly.
Remedy
°
Memorize
the
preset
stations
once
again.
Sound
distortion.
[On
the
FM
band]
®
Are
the
signals
weak
and
reception
poor?
©
Static
from
other
appliances
(particularly
automobiles)
or
multipath
reflection
(radio
waves
beamed
off
mountains
and
tall
buildings
and
not
received
directly.)
e
Are
radio
waves
weak,
causing
antenna
input
to
be
insufficient?
e
Substitute
an
FM
outdoor
antenna
for
the
FM
T
type
antenna.
°
Set
the
FM
MODE
switch
to
MONO
(reception
will
be
in
monaural).
®
Try
varying
the
height
and
direction
of
the
antenna
or
use
an
FM
outdoor
antenna
substituting
a
75
@
coaxial
cable
for
the
standard
cable
and
fixing
it
as
far
away
as
possible
from
the
street.
e
Use
an
external.
antenna.
Sound
distortion.
[On
the
AM
band]
e
Is
the
AM
loop
antenna
oriented
poorly
or
located
in
an
unsatisfactory
position?
©
Static
from
other
electrical
appliances
(fluorescent
lights/motors?)
©
Change
the
direction
of
the
antenna
until
best
reception
is
obtained
as
far
as
possible
from
tuner.
e
Switch
off
other
appliances
or
keep
as
far
away
as
possible
from
the
tuner
when
in
use.
Stereo:
broadcasts
not
received
in
stereo.
e
Are
the
signals
weak,
with
insufficient
input?
®
Is
the
FM
MODE
switch
MONO?
e
Change
to
an
outdoor
FM
antenna.
e
Press
the
FM
MODE
switch
to
AUTO.
17
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SPECIFICATIONS
eee
[SA-1520]
Amplifier
Section
U.S.,
Canadian
models
Continuous
average
power
output
is
130
watts*
per
channel,
min.,
at
8
ohms
from
20
Hertz
to
20,000
Hertz
with
no
more
than
0.05
%
total
harmonic
distortion.
*
*
Other
destination
models
Music
power
IKAZ,
TAD
TO:
8!
Oe
haem
ona
oe 350
W
+
350
W
Peak
music
power
eth
R
Channel
S.cisdses
vc
detertel
vent
te
Meret
eas
sd
ea
cabeehenveatiecs
1,400W
Same
for
all
models
Total
harmonic
distortion®
*
20
Hz
to
20
KHz,
1380
W,
82
ooo
ioececccccccccceceeeececcccccce.
0.05
%
Input
(Sensitivity/Impedance)
PHON
OF
sesh
dec
Rian
nd
vtiedie
ceed
vlen
rei
dec
loi
tack
adeavalolee
2.5
mV/50
kQ
CD,
VIDEO/AUX,
TUNER,
TAPE
PLAY,
ADAPTOR
IN
ph
sg
eT
EEA
oars
Toate
ied
a:
wat
be
hdce
ten
counted
cy
he
150
mV/50
kQ
Phono
Overload
Level
(T.H.D.
0.1%,
1
KZ)
sauseceesed
koaaves
100
mV
Output
(Level/Impedance)
TAPE
REC,
ADAPTOR
OUT
.......ceeeccceccccceeeeeeese
150
mV/2.2
kQ
Frequency
Response
PHONO
20
Hz
to
20
kHz
(RIAA
equalization)
U.S.,
Canadian,
U.S.
Military
models
Other
destination
Models
..........ccccceceseecceeseseceeeseeceseceee
CD,
VIDEO/AUX,
TUNER,
TAPE
PLAY,
ADAPTOR
IN
10
Hz
to
50
kHz,
U.S.,
Canadian,
U.S.
Military
models.....
+3
dB
20
Hz
to
50
kHz,
Other
destination
models
....................
+3
dB
MORIN
Gyan
tvaalepeenh
teeiteMaktersacitiel
a0
caceeeet
ines,
Ate
tA
—
0
Graphic
equalizer
100
Hz
+8dB
330
Hz
+8
dB
WZ
Ret
dines
aca
Vev'es
suttae
svgdeaea
datas
Sak
ue
nte
..
+8
dB
3.3
kHz
+8dB
10
kHz
+8
dB
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio
(IHF,
Short
circuited,
A
network)
U.S.,
Canadian,
U.S.
Military
models
PHONO
unfiiistos
ighote,
sckumeedisimmedawe
det
de
abet
eon
tea
peahne
cs
72
dB
CD,
VIDEO/AUX,
TUNER,
TAPE
PLAY,
ADAPTOR
IN......
96
dB
Other
destination
models
PHONO
aitussed
ccna
caasniaa
iSack
we
senbaeesumnee
al
owitesacainte
66
dB
CD,
VIDEO/AUX,
TUNER,
TAPE
PLAY,
ADAPTOR
IN......
92 dB
Miscellaneous
Power
Requirements
ULS.,
Canadian
models.....0....ceccceeeeccseueeceseees
AC
120
V,
60
Hz
Other
destination
models
Uitte
dase
hess
rmeba
deen
haa
AC
110
V/120
V
—
127
V/220
V/240
V
(Switchable),
50/60
Hz
Power
Consumption
U.S.,
Canadian
models
.....0...0....0....
480
W
(UL),
620
VA
(CSA)
Other
destination
models
...........cccccceseeeeesscsssescessesecees
690
W
Dimensions
...........ccccecceeceeeeees
420
(W)
x
170
(H)
x
336
(D)
mm
16-1/2
(W)
x
6-11/16
(H)
x
13-1/4
(D)
in
Weight
(without
package)
..0........ccccccccccceseeee
9.1
kg
(19
Ib
10
oz)
18
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Furnished
parts
Remote
Control
Unit
.......
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es
2
Operating
Instructions
(Stereo
amplifier
and
tuner).........
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ccececccecceccececcccececeees
1
(Remote
control
unit}
4
NOTE:
*
Measured
pursuant
to
the
Federal
“Trade
Commission’s
Trade
Regulation
rule
on
Power
Claims
for
Amplifier.
**
Measured
by
audio
spectrum
analyzer.
[TX-1320Z]
FM
Tuner
Section
Frequency
range
.............ccecececcsseceueseuceue
87.5
MHz
to
108
MHz
Usable
Sensitivity
(HF)..00..000.00cceeeees
12.7
dBf
(1.2
wV/75
Q)
50
dB
Quieting
Sensitivity............
MONO:
18.0
dBf
(2.2
»V/75
Q)
STEREO:
38.3
dBf
(22.6
nV/75
Q)
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio
...0.....000....ceeeeeeees
MONO:
77
dB
{at
85
dBf)
STEREO:
73
dB
(at
85
dBf)
DiStOrtiGIns
2255
ieecls
scsen
sieke
po
enct
vndsicdei
des
cvacoongn
ewe
0.3
%
(1
kHz)
Alternate
Channel
Selectivity
..0..0...ccccccccccseceeceee
65
dB
(400
kHz)
Stereo
Separation
..0..000...0
occ
ceecessececascecesseueccetecces
40
dB
(1
kHz)
Antenna:
INPUt
i
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Macdevanndensedcaeteeee
sath
covsacnehees
300
Q
balanced
75
Q
unbalanced
QUTPUE.
se
cadecscescciesvevadieeuntedarers
650
mV/1.5
kQ
(100
%
MOD.)
AM
Tuner
Section
Frequency
range
(10
kHz/9
kHz
step)
........0.0000.
530/531
kHz
to
1,700/1,602
kHz
Sensitivity
(IHF,
Loop
antenna)
.........cccccccccceueeeeeeeceeeee
350
pzV/m
SEIS
CUVIEY
$i
srad
said
wtnsgaaiion
Aoho'edantiauudemnGelccitencds
Cothodek
is
once
20
dB
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio
........cccccccccccecccccceeeeeeeseeececeeeuecceeecs
45
dB
ANTONIN
issin.
cites
icin
Aatiecdid
Gaveasteaavcbiyvarseavie
leeks
Loop
antenna
QUtpUE
eis
vie
daldesdees
vata
exesuens
150
mV/1.5
kQ
(30
%
MOD.)
Miscellaneous
Dimensions
............0cccecccnseeceeees
420
(W)
x
70
(H)
x
273
(1D)
mm
16-1/2
(W)
x
2-3/4
(H)
x
10-5/8
(D)
in
Weight
(without
package)
...........ccccccecseeseseeees
2.4
kg
(5
Ib
5
oz)
Furnished
Parts
FIL
T-type*Anteninatncccicoi
teen
ts
uisede
vadastnsiditeleaw®
ala
bedesa
dhe.
1
AM
Loop
Antenna
NOTE:
°
Specifications
and
design
subject
to
possible
modification
without
notice
due
to
improvements.
CLEANING
THE
UNIT
Wipe
the
front
panel
when
dusty
or
greasy
with
a
soft
cloth
containing
a
small
amount
of
diluted
neutral
cleaning
fluid.
Then
wipe
dry
with
a
cloth.
Never
use
volatile
spirits
like
thinners,
benzine
or
alcohol,
as
they
will
damage
the
panel’s
finish.

Published
by
Pioneer
Electronic
Corporation.
Copyright
©
1990
Pioneer
Electronic
Corporation.
All
rights
reserved.
PIONEER
ELECTRONIC
CORPORATION
4-1,
Meguro
1-Chome,
Meguro-ku,
Tokyo
153,
Japan
PIONEER
ELECTRONICS
[USA]
INC.
2265
East
220th
Street.
Long
Beach,
California
90810,
U.S.A.
P.O.
BOX
1720,
Long
Beach,
California
90801,
U.S.A.
PIONEER
ELECTRONICS
OF
CANADA,
INC.
505
Cochrane
Drive,
Marknam,
Ontario
L3R
8E3,
Canada
PIONEER
ELECTRONIC
[EUROPE]N.V.
Keetberglaan
1,
2740
Beveren,
Belgium,
TEL:
03/750.05.11
PIONEER
ELECTRONICS
AUSTRALIA
PTY.
LTD.
178-184
Boundary
Road,
Braeside,
Victoria
3195,
Australia,
TEL:
[03]
580-9911
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Japan
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