Pioneer TX-1080Z User manual

Operating
Instructions
SD, SD/G
FM/AM DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER TUNER
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STEREO AMPLIFIER
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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 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 prevent 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 war-
ranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your securi-
ty.
[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 ELEC-
TRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC
UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE
AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT
ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVERT.
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
Only muiti-voltage models are provided with this
switch. U.S., Canadian, European, U.K., and Australian
models are not provided with this switch.
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 switch is on the rear panel. Before
your model is shipped from the factory, this switch is set to
the power requirements of the destination. Check that it is set
properly before plugging the pawer cord into the AC wall
socket. If the voltage is not properly set or if you mave to
an area where the voitage requirements differ, adjust the
selector switch as follows.
1, Use a medium-size screwdriver:
2. Insert the screwdriver into the groove on the voltage selec-
tor, and adjust so that the tip of the arrow points to the
voltage value of your area.
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Set the voltage selector
for the voltage in your area. BON hay
é > aA VOLTAGE SELECTION
Medium-size
screwdriver
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READ INSTRUCTIONS— Ail the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The operating instruc-
tions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNING — Ail warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — Aili operating and use
instructions shoutd be followed.
WATER AND MOISTURE — The appliance should
not be used near water — for example, near a
bathtub, washbow!, kitchen sink, laundry tub, ina
wet basement, or near 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
80 that its location or position does not interfere
with its proper ventilation. For example, the ap-
pliance should not be situated on a 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
POWER LINES —An outdoor antenna should be
located away from pawer lines.
NONUSE PERIODS —The power cord of the
ap- pliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Care should be
taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are
not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — The appliance
should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized ser-
vice center or qualified service personne! when:
© _ The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; 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 nor-
mally or exhibits a marked change in perfor-
mance; or
® The appliance has been dropped; or the enclosure
damaged.
SERVICING —The user should not attempt to
service the appliance beyond that described in the
‘operating instructions. For all other servicing,
contact the nearest Pioneer authorized service
center.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ———___
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — Han out
enna tern
uunded so as
t voltage Surges
side antenna ts coppected to the a
nal. be sure the antenna system is
to provide some prote On aga
and built up state charges
in the USA section 816 of the Natonab &
trical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, pre
information with respect to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structura. grounding ¢
the lead-in wire io an antenna disc
of grounding conductors. jocatian of ant
discharge unit, cannection to grounding elec
trodes, and requirements far the grounc
trode. See Fig A
a) Use No, 10 AWG (5 3 am) cog
per, No, 8 AWG (8 4 mm?) al
minum, No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm")
copperclad steel. bronze wite, oF
larger as ground wire
b) Secure antenna iead-in and
ground wires to house with
stand-off insulators spaced from
4 feet (1.22 meters) to 6 feat
s (1.83 meters) apart
POWER LINES \ ¢) Mount antenna discharge unit as
closely as possible to where lead
in enters house.
STAND-OFF d) Use jumper wire not smaller than.
iNsuLaTOns » Noe AWG (13.3 mm?) copper
or the equivalent, when 3 sepa :
rate antenna-grounding electrode a
is used. ve
See NEC Section 810-21 (i). :
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
connected to a power supply only of the type
described jn the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply
cords shauld be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on ar pinched by items placed upon
or against them. paying particular attention to
cords at plugs. convenience receptincles, and the
point where they exit from the appliance.
POLARIZATION — If your purchased product is
provided with a polarized power plug, please read
the following instructions, This product is ”
equipped with a polarized alternating current tine
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 msert the plug fully into the outlet. try reversing SERVICE ENTRANCE
the plug, If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outiet
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug. POWER SERVICE
CLEANING — The appliance should be cleaned only GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never 6.5: ‘nteriar metal water pipe)
clean
with
furniture
wax,
benzine,
insecticides
or
DRIVEN
8
FEET
(2.44
m)
other
volatile
liquids
since
they
may
corrode
the
Somes
3
i
IPREQUIRED
BY.
cabinet. FIG.A M LOCAL CODES SEE
NEC SECTION 610-21 (f).
SERVICE
ENTRANCE
ANTENNA
‘LEAD-IN WIRE
TO
EXTERNAL
ANTENNA
a
TERMINALS OF PRODUCT
GROUND
GROUND WIRE ab
CLAMPS
ANTENNA,
DISCHARGE UNIT c
GROUND
WIRE a.b
GROUND
<a
P&S CLAMPS
7 OPTIONAL ANTENNA
GROUNDING ELECTRODE
IMPORTANT 1
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Lriangle 1s
of important
The exclamation point within an equilate
intended to alert the user of the present
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equi- CAUTION:
lateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of the TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
persons. PERSONNEL.
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
As the colours of the wires in the ma
apparatus may not correspond wit
marking identifying the terminals in your plug ore
as follows:
The wire which is coloured biue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter Nor
coloured biack.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connec
to the terminal which is marked with the letter | or
coloured red.
Equipment sold in the U.K. is not supplied with
@ power plug.
FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
IMPORTANT 2
If the apparatus is fitted with AC mains power out-
fet(s), see REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenient The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor-
connection of additional Hi-Fi component(s). Make dance with the following code:
all connections to the AC outlet(s) and the signal Blue: Neutrat
terminals first, Connect the plug to the wall socket Brown: Live
last, make sure that the power switch is off. Discon-
nect the wall plug when the equipment is not in
{regular} use, e.g. when on vacation.
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CONTENTS
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Before Using this Component
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FEATURES
AMPLIFIER
High power output of 130 W + 130 W
The following operations are possible using the
accessory remote control unit:
Power ON/OFF
SLEEP timer ON/OFF
Volume UP/DOWN
Muting ON/OFF
Function selection
Tuner station selection
Compact disc player operation
Cassette tape deck operation
Laser Vision Player operation
@ VCR operation
® TV operation
Includes a 7-band graphic equalizer and an LED
spectrum analyzer.
Built-in sleep timer.
TUNER
24-station random FM/AM presetting
A total of up to 24 FM and AM stations can be preset in
order to facilitate instant recall of your favorite stations in
areas where the frequency bands are crowded with stations.
FM MONO switch
When the FM MONO switch is set to on, those stereo
broadcasts that are drowned out by noise can be tuned in
with greater clarity, The FM MONO reception mode can be
preset for individual broadcasting stations,
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BEFORE
USING
THIS
COMPONENT
Check for presence of all accessories
Remote control unit .....1 . AM icop antenna .
{CU-SA003)
FM T-type antenna ..... 1
Loading dry batteries in the remote control unit
NOTE:
® When not using the remote contro! unit for an extended
period (one month or more}, remove the batteries in order to
prevent damage from leakage. ff battery leakage does occur,
use a rag to carefully wipe away the leaked fluid, and insert
new batteries.
e Do not fay books, or other objects on top of the remote
control unit, since the keys may be depressed, causing early
depletion of the batteries.
© ff the remote controf unit's operating distance becomes
noticeably shortened, the batteries are likely depleted.
Replace them with new batteries.
(1) Open the battery compartment lid on the reverse
panel, and insert the accessory batteries taking care
to arrange the polarities in the directions shown.
(2) Replace the battery compartment lid.
if dry batteries are misused, leakage and rupture may occur, Be
sure to note the following precautions:
© Insert batteries correctly with polarities as shown in the
diagram within the battery case.
@ Do not mix fresh batteries with already used batteries.
® Batteries of the same size may differ in voltage depending on
manufacturer. Do not mix batteries of differing make together.
@ Both rechargeable and disposable batteries are available. Be
sure to carefully read the precautionary items noted on the
batteries you use, ;
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Radio reception is not possible unless the
antenna is properly connected.
The strength of broadcast signals varies from one area to
another (signa! propagation is especially poor in metropol-
itan areas, where there are many tall buildings. and in
mountainous areas). Proper antenna installation is vital to
good reception.
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 tuner, 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
®@ Fold out the supports on the bottom of the antenna.
Insert the stopper in the hole in the antenna to lock them
in place.
® Place the antenna on a level surtace and rotate it to locate
the orientation that yields the best reception
AM Loop Antenna Set-up
Hole
AM Loop Antenna Stop
Connection
The
conn
ssary AM loop antenna must be
d to ensure proper reception
Com
tt
*
il
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 se-
cure it outdoors.
Connecting the external AM antenna
Outdoors AM antenna
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i
1
4
1
'
AM loop antenna
NOTE: }
De not detach the AM foop antenna when using the external AM
antenna.
FM ANTENNA
FM T-type Antenna Attachment
Connect the essory FM T-type antenna to the FM
terminals. Stretch the antenna out to its full length, and affix
It to a wall, etc
Stretch out both ends.
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Correct jong
1 ty FM T-type antenna must
be 2 v2 proper recep-
wP tie ————
J i t|
Gee Uh
External FM 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, of when the sound heard is accompanied by
large amounts of noise. There are two ways of connecting
the external FM anienna to the ANTENNA terminals: with
30082 feeder wire, or with a 75Q coaxial cable.
It is recommended that you use the 75Q coaxial cable,
so that the effects of extraneous noise are reduced to a
minimum
When the connecting cable
isa 759 coaxial cable
ss ~- 752, coaxial cable
(lel Tole]
When the connecting
cable is a 30022
feeder wire 30082 feeder
(S61 IIo)
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
ts
set
to
the
channel
allotment
plan
of
the
area
in
which
the
tuner
is
sold.
When
the
TUNING
switch
is
given
a
single
push,
the
frequency
display
will
change
in
the
following
units.
i | CHANNEL STEP Frequency change}
destination
switch
position
FM AM
_
)
nae,
mode
mode
North
America
and
|
100
kH2z/10
kHz
100 kHz
|
10
kHz
Continental South
50 kHz 9 kHz
®
if
the
switch
ts
set
to
the
wrong
position,
correct
tuning
will
not
be
possible.
Consult
your
d
it
vou
are
not
sure
about
the
channel
allotment
plan
in
your
area.
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When connecting Pioneer system components, please refer
co N N ECTI Co N S to the operating instructions for the audio rack.
CONNECTING
THE
FM
T-
Accessory
FM
@Use
for
FM
reception
un-|
“Ser
TYPE
ANTENNA
AND
AM
Type
antenna
til
a
special-purpose
FM
Outdoor
FM
LOOP
ANTENNA
antenna.is
instelled.
antenna
|
Stretch
both
ends
taut
and
3
affix
to
a
wali,
etc.
|
Accessory
tern
Stretch
taut
and
affix.
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AM
Loop
Antenna
1. Strip the end of the wires.
2. Wrap the end of the wire in
a clockwise direction aroud
the base of the terminals
and tighten the terminals
to secure,
AM/FM CHANNEL STEP switch
AUDIO OUT
@ Audio channel from video disc player or video cassette recorder.
R eT This terminal is for use with
ouT tuners other than the TX-
1080Z dedicated tuner.
Note:
# the TX-1080Z is used to-
gether with another tuner, the
sound will be mixed.
Compact dise player Tape deck © Always remember
|
|
P|
keep the connecting
| bars in place when
ar
RESET
these
cords
are
not
CONNECTING
INPUT/OUTPUT
CORDS
Adaptor
component
|
connected.
(Dynamic expander)
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 jack <-———~-—
R side (@) Connect this terminal to other Pioneer components
White plug when using this unit's remote control to control the
& other components. (See Page 8.)
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ESS PR Red piug
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CONNECTIONS
Antenna ground
Although grounding ig not afways necessary for reception, it is
recommended for protection against darnage 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.
Antenna ground
Insert the connecter obliquely from above, and
push it down until it locks, thus ensuring that it is
connected, When desconnecting the connector,
pull it in the opposite direction while pressing the
left and right claws.
CONNECTING SPEAKER WIRES
1. Strip off the vinyl covering and twist the strands together.
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3. Now return the lever to its original position to secure
the cord
NOTE
Do not altow any of the cord’s conductors to protrude from the
terminals or touch any other conductors. Malfunctioning or
breakdovins may occur when conductors came into contact with
each other,
About Speaker impedance
When speaker systems are Connected to only one of the
SPEAKERS A, 8 terminals, such speakers should have rated
impedance in the range of 8 — 16Q.
NOTE
When
the
speaker
system
is
connected
to
only
one
speaker
ter-
minal
{A
or
8)
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
con-
nected.
©
Speaker system A
{R)
{L) | Speaker system 8
| Power outlet
/ iNustration not appl iG U.K, Models
/
rd CONNECTING THE POWER CORD i) Household electrical outlet.
/ (For U.S.A. and Canadian models}
je
Household
electrical
outlets
are
provided
with
specific
polari-
>
Leng
sot
is
negative
(ground)
side.
ty, 4 positive side and a negative (ground)
utilizes such polarity in order to improv:
This unit
quality. As
shown in the dlustration, be sure to insert the power plug
so that its blades match the width of slots in the outlet.
Insert the wide blade into the ground side slot.
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING THE CONTROL OUT
TERMINAL
Connect this terminal with using Pioneer components with the
fl mark.
In this way, the signals received from the remote control unit
will be transmitted to the other components with the SR
mark.
Connect to the CONTROL IN terminal of the other com-
ponents you use.
NOTE:
The CT-980W CASSETTE
DECK cannot be operated
with remote control unit,
When using the CT-980W be sure
to connect directly to the com-
pact disc player. Cassette deck
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD (examples)
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.
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e Use the accessory control cords supplied with the Gl
marked components.
° Be sure to insert the plugs securely.
NOTE:
You cannot control the unit using the remote contral unit by
simply making these connections. Be sure to connect the output
cords as weil.
—<>- to the other components with
the fl mark,
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 100 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:
De not connect appliances with high power consumption such
as heaters, irons, or television sets to the AC OUTLETS in
order to avoid overheating or fire risk,
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TUNER
@ FM MONO switch/indicator
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 MONO.
indicator will now light)
The program of an FM stereo broadcast will be heard in mona.
The setting of the FM MONO switch (on or off) is memorized
along with the station's frequency in the 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,
@ AUTO/MANUAL tuning switch/indicator
Use to select either the AUTO mode or MANUAL mode for
FM/AM reception, (When the auto tuning made is selected,
the AUTO TUNING indicator will new light.
@ STATION CALL switches
These are used to recall preset broadcasting stations and to
preset the station.
@ MEMORY switch
This switch is used to memorize stations. When the switch is
pressed, the frequency indicator will flash. To memarize the
frequency of any station, press the STATION CALL switch
while
the
frequency
display
is
flashing.
@ 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:
@ TUNING switch
This is used to locate the stations.
Pusb either side of this switch; the left side “~" to go to a
lower, and the right side +" to go to a higher frequency.
@ STEREO indicator
This lights when a stereo program has been picked up during
an FM broadcast.
@ TUNED indicator
This lights to indicate when the finest tuning of a station has
been achieved.
© BAND SELECTOR switch
This
is
used
to
select
the
band
of
the
desired
station.
The
bands
change
alternately
each
time
the
switch
is
pressed.
~~o=——=
<~
EM
reception
-
AM
reception
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NAMES AND USED OF PARTS
AMPLIFIER
@ POWER (STANDBY/ON) switch
® The accessory remote control unit can also be used
to operate this switch’s STANDBY/ON function.
® The POWER switch selects the transformer‘s
secondary even in STANDBY position. The unit's
circuitry will work as long as the power cord is
connected to a power outiet.
@ When not using the unit for a long period, dis-
connected the power cord.
® PIONGEER
@ PHONES jack
When using headphones, insert their plug into this jack.
HGH
POWER
f
STANDEVION
@
SPEAKERS
A
selector
switch
2
Qo
Ed
Use
this
switch
to
listen
to
the
speaker
systems
connected
to
the
SPEAKERS
A
terminals.
[ON] — Depressed position: Sound is heard from the
speaker systems.
{OFF] -- Released position: No sound is heard from the
speaker system. Set to this position when listening with
headphones.
@SPEAKERS B selector switch
4 @ FUNCTION switches
Use this switch to listen to the speaker systems connected U \ iavbaek
to the SPEAKERS B terminals. VIGEOIRURE ay! a pee eaae:
[ON] — Depressed position: Sound is heard from the Nae : soa eatin SS te VIBEOIAGH
speaker systems.
de a terminals.
[OFF]
—
Released
position:
No
sound
is
heard
from
the
5 y :
speaker system. Set to this position when listening with [TAPE] — Press when listening to tape playback with
a Cassette tape deck.
headphones.
[TUNER]
—
Press
when
listening
to
AM
or
FM
broad-
casts
with
a
tuner.
NOTE:
[PHONO]
—
Press
when
listening
to
record
playback
on
When the speaker system is connected to only one speaker terminal a turntable.
(A
or
B)
and
both
A
and
B
selector
switches
are
ON,
there
will
be
no
[CD]
—
Press
when
listening
to
compact
disc
play-
sound.
back
with
a
CD
player.
Turn ON only the selector to which the speaker system is con-
nected, @ FUNCTION indicators
These indicators light to show the setting of the FUNC-
TION switches.
ae
@ BALANCE control
Normally, the BALANCE indicator of the mode display is © VOLUME control
set to the center position. By pressing the [L] and [R] con- Use to adjust sound volume.
trols simultaneously, the balance will be set to the center [UP] — (Turn to the right):
position. If the sound is unbalanced to one side, adjust in Sound volume is increased.
the following way: If the sound is too loud on the right [DOWN] — (Turn to the left):
side, press [L], if too loud on the left side, press [R]. Sound volume is decreased.
Adjustment can also be performed with the accessory
remote control unit.
NOTE:
Since the VOLUME contro! is operated with an electronic system
and turns to the right or left by only 30°, do not turn it by more
than this, Release to return it to the center position.
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NAMES AND USED OF PARTS
© VOLUME/BALANCE indicator
® Normally, this indicator functions to display the sound
volume level.
e@ When the balance control is pressed, the indicator swit-
thes to display the right-left sound balance. After
several seconds, the indicator returns automatically to
the volume display.
® When the MUTING switch is ON, the indicator flashes.
@ MUTING switch
Use to temporarily cut out all audio signals.
When the mode display shows the flashing
VOLUME/BALANCE indicator, the function is ON, and all
sounds are cut off.
When turned OFF, the sound returns to its previous level.
The muting ON/OFF function can aiso be operated by the
accessory remote control unit.
@ GRAPHIC EQUALIZER controls/indicators
These controls can be used to emphasize or de-emphasize
sounds in the frequency bands 60Hz, 150Hz, 400Hz,
1kHz, 2.4kHz, 6 kHz, 15kHz, 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’s frequency band is emphasized;
when lowered, the band is de-emphasized.
@ SPECTRUM ANALYZER
This display shows the condition of sound signals compen-
sated 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.)
@® EQUALIZER ON/OFF selector switch/indicators
When this switch is pressed, the equalizer indicators
light and its functions become operative. When pressed
once again, the indicators go out and its functions are
turned OFF. Use this switch in the following manner:
[ON] : When using the equalizer to add sound com-
pensation 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.
@ SLEEP/STD-BY indicator
This indicator lights or flashes when the accessory remote
control unit is used to turn the SLEEP key or POWER key.
When the SLEEP key is ON, the indicator will light. (Initially
it will flash slowly, then gradually become faster.)
60 minutes after the sleep timer is turned ON, the power
switch will be turned STANDBY automatically.
@® REMOTE SENSOR window
This component features a built-in microcomputer which
will recall the last-set positions of the following switches for
up to about one week after the power cord is dis-
connected. As a result, when the power is turned ON
again, the previously set positions will be recalled auto-
matically:
e FUNCTION switch ® BALANCE contro}
e® MUTING switch e VOLUME control
*® EQUALIZER ON/OFF switch
When the unit is not used for more than a week, the
memorized setting positions will be erased, and returned to
the following settings:
© VOLUME control ....... cc eeeeeeeeesesereenseeene
MUTING switch ...
BALANCE control ..
FUNCTION switches ......
EQUALIZER ON/OFF switch
-CENTER
TUNER
. OFF
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT OPERATION
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
In addition to the present unit, the remote control unit can also be used to operate other Pioneer components (TV, VCR,
LVP, Tape deck or CD) bearing the Fi] mark.
When the A/V selector is “A”
AUDIO VIDEO
obo
@ POWER key
@ MUTING key
@ VOLUME (—: down, +: up) key
@ SLEEP key
The sleep timer can be operated for up to 60 minutes.
The STANDBY/SLEEP indicator flashes while the
sleep timer is operating. The flashing speed gradually
increases as the set time elapses.
@ FUNCTION selector keys
@ CHANNEL (— : down, +: up) key
The channel which is memorized in the STATION CALL
switch will be received.
+ : The STATION CALL switches will light sequentially
in ascending order of channel numbers.
— : The STATION CALL switches will light sequentially
in descending order of channel numbers.
@ CD keys
{> (Play) : Begins playback. (So that the function of
the amplifier section turns to CD).
at (Pause): Press to temporarily pause playback.
@ (Stop) : Press to stop playback.
DISC : Used to select one of the disc numbers (1—6)
for playback. Use this key when having com-
bined a Pioneer CD player with a magazine
system.
NOTE:
Note that DISC selector key on the accessory remote controf
unit may not function, depending on the CD player used,
i (Track search) :
When pressed once, play advances to the be-
ginning of the next track; when pressed con-
tinuously, advances to further tracks.
@< (Track search) :
When pressed once, returns to the beginning of
the currently playing track; when pressed con-
tinuously, returns to earlier tracks.
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| A/V SELECTOR switch
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
cU-sacc2
@ TAPE keys
The CT-980W CASSETTE DECK cannot be operated
with this unit.
f> (Play) : Press for foward direction playback.
<J (Play) : Press for reverese direction playback.
{So that the function of the amplifier section turns to
TAPE).
8§ (Pause): Press to temporarily pause recording of
playback.
PP : Winds the tape quickly from feft to right.
aq : Winds the tape quickly from right to left.
®@ (Stop) : Stop tape travel.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT OPERATIONS
When the A/V selector is “V”
AUDIO VIDEO
1 =— al
A Vv
ee
@POWER key
@MUTING key
@ VOLUME (— : down, +: up) key
@ TV power key
Use to turn power ON/OFF to TV.
@ ANT select key:
This is for switching the TV antenna.
TV DISP key:
TV display key shows/erases DISPLAY of the television
screen.
TV key:
Sets the TV set function to TV and the amplifier section
function is set to VIDEO/AUX.
@ TV CHANNEL selector key (— CHANNEL +)
This key is pressed to select the TV channel memorized.
@ LVP (LaserVision player) keys
f> (Play) : Begins playback. (The amplifier section
function is set to VIDEO/AUX and the TV
function is set to VDP)
§§ (Pause): When pressed, picture and sound vanish
and playback is temporarily interrupted.
Press again to release the pause mode.
@ (Stop) : Stops playback.
DISPLAY : Shows/erases a chapter number and a
frame (or time) number on the television
screen.
bi (Scan) > Scanning in forward direction
Fet<d (Scan) : Scanning in reverse direction.
NOTE:
ein the case of the LVP, the |< and ®) symbols mean
manual jast feed. You cannot pertorm a chapter search.
@ VCR keys
C> (Play) : Begins playback. (The amplifier section
function is set to VIDEO/AUX and the TV
function is set to VCR).
48 (Pause): Temporarily interrupts playback or re-
cording
® (Stop) : Stops tape travel.
Be (FF) : Advances the tape quickly.
~t<¢@ (REW) : Rewinds the tape quickly.
<1(TV/VCR) : Switches the antenna from VCR to TV.
Functions used in combination with the SHIFT
key
Be sure to press the SHIFT key first and keep it pressed while
operating other keys.
> TV muting.
[ =]: TY volume down.
“VOLUME +]: TV volume up.
EP] VCR power
TUNER tuning down,
TUNER tuning up.
: When the A/V selector is “A”,
begin the cassette tape deck rec-
ording.
When the A/V selector is "V",
begin the VCR recording
Refer to each instructions manual about the TV—, VCR-,
LVP—, Tape Deck— or CD-control.
Range of Remote Control
When the remote control unit is pointed at the remote
control sensor window on the stereo amplifier and any of
its keys is pressed, the unit and other components can be
operated by remote control.
Distance: Within a range of about 23 feet (7 meters) from
the unit’s remote controi sensor window.
Angle: Within approx. 30 degrees from the center of the
unit's remote control sensor window.
Remote control will not be possible if there is an obstacle
between the remote contro! unit itself and the unit's re-
mote contro! sensor window.
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OPERATIONS
BEFORE BEGINNING OPERATIONS
Set the controls and switches as follows:
(2) (4) (3)
{1) Set the POWER switch to ON. (3) Set the MUTING switch to OFF.
(2) Set the SPEAKERS A switch to ON. (4) Set the BALANCE control to CENTER.
When the speaker system is connected to the speakers A
terminals.
OPERATION PROCEDURES
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(1) (2) (4)
(1) Turn on power to this unit and to the other (3) Operate equipment to begin playback.
equipment to be used. *
(4) Adjust playback volume with the
(2) Press the FUNCTION switch VOLUME control on this unit.
e to select playback source.
When listening to programs from equipment connected
to the VIDEO/AUX terminals: Press [VIDEO/AUX].
@ When listening to a tape: Press [TAPE].
@ When listening to an AM or FM broadcast: Press
[TUNER].
® When listening to a record: Press [PHONO].
® When listening to a compact disc: Press [CD].
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OPERATIONS
Listening to FM or AM broadcasts.
(1) (3)
(3) (2)
(1) Select the AUTO or MANUAL tuning.
e@When the auto tuning mode is selected, the AUTO
TUNING indicator will now light.
(2) Use the 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.
(3) Press the ~ (Down) or + (Up) side of the TUNING
switch.
Auto tuning:
The tuner will automatically search for a broadcasting station,
and stop when one is found. To search for another station,
press again.
PRESETTING FM AND AM STATIONS
(2)
You can preset 12 FM and AM stations in Mode 1, and 12
station in Mode 2, that is a total of 24 stations.
(1) Use the 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.
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.
* If the switch is held depressed, the reception frequency will
change continuously, and stop when the switch is re-
leased.
(3} 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.
(4) Adjust the volume and tone of the stereo amplifier.
NOTE:
When AUTO TUNING is in use, reception may not be possible over
fong distances or when signals are weak. At these times MANUAL
TUNING is recommended.
{2} Use the TUNING switch to tune in the desired sta-
tion.
When memorizing an FM station, either press the
FM MONO switch to forcibly memorize the station in
the monaural mode, or memorize the station in the
auto stereo mode (with FM MONO switch left in the
OFF position).
When FM 103.00 MHz is received.
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OPERATIONS
(3) Press the MEMORY switch.
* The display will flash (about 10 seconds).
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(4) Press the STATION CALL switch
While the display is flashing, press the switch cor-
responding 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):
| When presetting a station to Mode 2 (e.g. presetting |
| a station to No. 21): |
i By pressing the station call switch twice, the station wil
be preset to Mode 2.
Frequency
dispiay
Station call switch number
Press twice
eAfter you press the 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 memoriz-
By pressing the station call switch once, the station will ed.
be preset to Mode 1,
Frequency
display
20 9/21 10)
Station call switch number
Press once
NOTE:
Preset station tuning
(1)
{1) Press the STATION CALL switch into which the
desired station has been memorized.
* To listen to a Mode 1 broadcast, press the switch
once, and to listen to a Mode 2 broadcast, press it
twice.
® By pressing the STATION CALL switch, the switch
number will be displayed, then the frequency will
be displayed.
STATION CALL switch “memo”
It is recommended that you make a note ofthe preset stations.
ff, for example, you wish to receive the station memorized in
STATION CALL switch “13” when listening to the station
memorized in switch “9”, press switch “13” instead.
in this way, simple and accurate reception of any desired sta-
tion is possible.
NOTE:
© The contents of the STATION CALL switch will be preserved
for several days, even if the amplifier’s power cord is unplugged.
© /fa preset station has been erased, reset it.
Last station memory
e When the amplifier’s POWER switch is pressed to turn
power on, the last station received before the power:was
previously turned off will be received again.
e When power is ON, if the BAND selector switch is pressed,
the last station received before the BAND selector switch
was previously pressed will be received again.
S.C. switch) « 1 2 3 4 5
Name of broadcast
station |
Frequency
| $C. switch| ee | 13 14 15 16 7
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Name of broadcast
station
Frequency
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OPERATIONS
RECORDING TAPES:
®
While
listening
to
playback
on
equipment
connected
to
the
rear
panel
terminals
,
you
can
record
these
same
sounds
on
tape
merely
by
setting
your
tape
deck
to
the
recording
mode.
¢ The sound compensated with the built-in graphic equalizer
can be recorded.
e Refer to the operating instructions for your tape deck for
proper operating procedures.
PLAY BACK
TO USE THE COMPONENT CONNECTED TO
THE ADAPTOR TERMINALS:
By connecting an adaptor component (dynamic expander),
source sounds (from records, tapes, AM/FM _ broadcasts,
etc.) can be heard with tone compensation
( = rs 4
i ae
[Connection]
(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF,
(2) Remove the two connecting bars from the
adaptor terminals.
&
026
Connecting
bars
RECORDING (a
oe
(3) Connect the adaptor component in accor-
dance with the connection diagram in the
section “Connections.”
[Operation]
(1) Play back the source.
(2) Operate the adaptor component
The sound compensated with the connected adaptor
component can be recorded on a tape deck.
NOTE:
Be sure to perform this operation with the adaptor component's
power switch in the ON position. Even when not using the adaptor
component, its power switch rust be left ON. if the adaptor com-
ponent is switched OFF, no sound will be produced, or the playback
sound will be distorted.
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OPERATIONS
SOUND COMPENSATION (Using the Graphic Equalizer}
All instruments and vocals have their own fre-
quency 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 60Hz fre-
quency and give the bass drum and greater ‘‘punch”
or boost the 1kHz frequency and position the
vocals at the front. When the 6kHz frequency is
boosted, the cymbals and “‘high hat” sound much
clearer.
Instruments and vocals have a great many har-
monic components along with the fundamental
frequency band and so you can have lots of fun
operating the 7 controls to achieve the sound of
your choice.
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Contrabass.
—
Guitar
Piano
Trumpet
Trombone
Alto clacinet
Tenor saxophone
English hors
Fi
Pipe organ
Electric ogan
Piccolo:
40 60 100
200 400 600
2k th 6k 10K 20k
——+-— Frequency (Hz)

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.
If 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 Probabie Cause Remedy
No power supplied to unit, @ Power plug is disconnected from outlet. ® insert plug securely in outlet.
@ The component's power plug has been plugged @ Turn on power to other component.
into another component's power outlet (e.g,
timer, etc.), but power to that unit is dis-
connected,
No sound. @ Connecting cords are disconnected from ter- ® Connect securely,
minals, or connected incorrectly.
@ Terminals or connecting cords’ pin plugs are * Clean terminals and plugs.
dirty.
@ The connecting bar(s) is disconnected fromm the ®@ Replace the connecting bar properly.
adaptor terminals.
® The MUTING switch is set to ON. Turn switch OFF,
@ The function switch selected does not maich the | ® Set switches correctly (PHONO, TUNER, CD,
component being played back, VEDEO/AUX, TAPE).
® Operation of other components is mistaken. ® Consult the operating instructions for the other
es components.
No sound from one speaker, @ Connecting cords or speaker wires are @ Connect securely.
disconnected to the side.
® BALANCE contro! have been adjusted to one @ Adjust BALANCE control to centar position.
side.
Can’‘t
record
tapes,
®
Connections
are
mistaken,
@
Reconnect
properly.
7
@ Operation of tape deck is mistaken. @Consult the operating instructions for the tape
a
| nome none ee,
Tuner Section
Cause Remedy
No sound. @ Has the antenna been disconnected or is the *® Connect the antenna properly.
connection loose?
® Has the power cord been unplugged for several @ Memorize the preset stations once again.
days? (Station memory has been lost.)
Sa ae ee aes - ae
Sound distordion, ® Are the signals weak and reception poor? @ Substitute an FM outdoor antenna for the FM
[On the FM band} T-type antenna.
@ Set the FM MONO switch to ON {reception will be
in monaural).
@ Static from other appliances (particularly @ Try varying the height and direction of the antenna
automobiles) or multipath reflection (radio or use an FM outdoor antenna substituting a 7522
waves beamed off mountains and tall buildings coaxial cable for the standard cable and fixing it
and not received directly .} as far awey as possible from the street.
® Are radio waves weak, causing antenna input © Switch OFF the CD player.
to be insufficient? 7
TSaund istordion, #ts the AM jioop antenna oriented poorly or e Change the direction of the antenna until best recep-
[On the AM band] lecated in an unsatisfactory position? tion is obtained as far as possible from tuner.
@ Static from other electrical appliances (fluores- ®@ Switch off other appliances or keep as far away
cent lights/motors?) as possible from the tuner when in use,
Stereo broadcasts not received e Are the signals weak, with insufficient input? @ Change to an outdoor FM antenna.
Eee @ Is the FM MONO switch ON? @ Press the FM MONO switch OFF.
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SPECIFICATIONS
[SA-1480]
Amplifier Section
Music power
1 kHz, T.H.D. 10%, 88. ......... 350W + 350W
Peak music power
L+Rehannels ......... 0.000 1400 W
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.
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)
PHONG? 6. 0.156429 wi arenennle Thy paced be 2.5 mV/50 kQ
CD, VIDEO, TAPE PLAY,
ADAPTOR IN ...........+2005- 150 mV/50 kQ
Phono Overload Level (T.H.D. 0.1%, 1 kHz) .... 100mV
Output (Level/Impedance)
TAPE REC, ADAPTOR OUT ...... 150 mV/2.2 kQ
Frequency Response
PHONO 20 Hz to 20 kHz (RIAA equalization) .. =1 dB
TUNER, CD, VIDEO, ADAPTOR IN, TAPE PLAY
LOH2t6 FORA ZS Boo ates ote Te She oo +3 dB
Graphic equalizer
GOA Zaire RIS Wea ane gas eae +10 dB
VGOHHZ eAiace erie o. Aie weecne treet ae ec naueis +10 dB
AOQO 2 ase iD pets Pas 8 eee wee £10 dB
VREZ: ot, 3s Ginkhas bade, Otaleks Bites Made de les egg +10 dB
£10 dB
+10 dB
£10dB
PHONO Is fois wp aerorarltne dene ey nie eee 72 dB
CD, VIDEO, ADAPTOR IN, fe
TAPEIPLAY. (2). ).6.004)8.00scne teccnaand <ietee ge 96 dB
Miscellaneous
.~ AC 110V/120 ~ 127V/220V/240V
(switchable), 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption... 2... 0.0.6. e eee eee 690 W
Dimensions ......... 420 (W) x 145 (H) x 320 (D) mm
16-1/2 (W) x 5-3/4 (H) x 12-5/8 (D) in
Weight (without package).......... 9.2 kg (20 Ib 5 oz)
Power Requirements ..
Furnished Parts
Remote control unit 2... eee eee 1
Batteries AAA/ROS 2. ee ee 2
Operating Instructions... 00... ee ee 1
[TX-1080Z]
FM Tuner Section
Frequency range. .......-0.... 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
Usable Sensitivity (HF) ....... 42.7 BE (4,.2uV/75Q)
50dB Quieting Sensitivity... MONO: 18dBf (2.24V/7502)
STEREO: 38.3dBf (22.6uV/7522)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio..... 2... Mono; 77 dB (at 85 dBf)
Stereo; 73 dB {at 85 dBf)
Distortion cc. 5.40 ihs. scat arauartie absoang aes 0.5% (1 KHz)
Alternate Channel Selectivity ........ 60 dB (400 kHz}
Stereo Separation 2... ee ee eee 40 dB (1 kHz)
Frequency Response . . 30 Hz to 15 kHz (47 dB)
image Response Ratio. ............--00005 38 dB
IF Response Ratio .... 0... ee ee 110 dB
Antenna Input... 0.2.0... 0.000008 300 2 balanced
78 & unbalanced
Output sd hee ee Aw A 650mV (100% MOD.)
AM Tuner Section
Frequency range (10kHz/Q9kHz step) ...........000.
530/531 kHz to 1,700/1,602 kHz
Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) ..... . 350 uv/m
Selectivity ....... + eda Mango late p25 ake 20 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio... 2.0... ce eee 45 dB
(Response: Ratio, -2,.2:24,<50di sess Seed aetke 50 dB
Antenna oa.2.2 Sere oe 2a te hlae a Loop Antenna
OUPUT siya cee eT oes 150 mV (30% MOD.)
Miscellaneous
Dimensions .......... 420 (W) x 60 (H) x 215 (D) mm
16-1/2 {W) x 2-3/8 (H) x 8-7/16 (D) in
Weight (without package)............ 2 kg (4 Ib 6 02)
Furnished Parts
FM T-type Antenna ............055 vitapatemandeta ch
AM Loop Antenna .2 2... 2. cee ee eee 1
NOTE:
e@ Specifications and design subject to possible modification
without notice due to improvements.
@ *(Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission’s Trade
Regulation rule on Power Claims for Amplifier.
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