Pioneer VSX-452 User's Manual
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1. 4 GND terminal gt Page 7 Connect the turntable ground lead to this terminal Loosen the screw connect the ground lead and then tighten the screw 5 LD input jacks gt Page 8 Connect to an LD player s output jacks audio video 6 REAR SPEAKERS terminals gt Page 9 Connect the rear speakers to these terminals Use rear speakers of impedance 8 Q 16 Q CENTER SPEAKER terminals gt Page 9 Connect the center speaker to these terminals Use center speakers of impedance 8 Q 16 Q 8 CENTER AMP PRE OUT jack gt Page 7 When a separate power amplifier is used to drive the surround center speaker connect the power amplifier to this jack 9 TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks gt Page 7 Connect to audio components such as a second cassette deck or graphic equalizer 0 VCR TAPE 1 jacks gt Pages 7 8 Connect to the first cassette deck or a VCR With a VCR also connect the video jacks D VIDEO OUT TO MONITOR TV jack gt Page 8 Connect to a monitor TV 0 0 2 FRONT SPEAKERS terminals gt Page 9 A Connect to the first set of speakers B Connect to the second set of speakers Use speakers of impedance 8 Q 16 Q 3 CONTROL IN OUT jacks IN Connect this jack to other Pioneer components main unit or remote control unit when using those components to control this unit Connect this jack to other Pioneer components when using the remote control of this unit to2. 8 Q Front and Center driven Front accent cncicachatecessoeesnies 60 W 60 W 1 kHz 0 8 8 Q Center Only with DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND ARAE ATE RA EE E AAT E 60 W 1 kHz 0 8 8 Q input Sensitivity Impedance PHONO MM asesssscssroosusvsosssssnssosssossnossnssssesesst 2 8 mV 47 kQ CD VCR TAPE 1 TAPE 2 LD sececcecereeees 200 mV 47 kQ Phono Overload Level T H D 0 1 1 kHz PHONO MM aaieresonsconnuiicnsosonnnsssnosssannunnasonenososissnnni 100 mV Frequency Response PHONO MM cccescersecsesscseoes 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz 0 5 dB CD VCR TAPE 1 TAPE 2 LD 10 Hz to 70 000 Hz 98 dB Output Level Impedance VCR TAPE 1 REC TAPE 2 REC cccseessaees 200 mV 2 2 kQ Tone Control BASS SR AN a aaRS 8 dB 100 Hz TREBLE sccscscceiesicns NENEA EAI EEE E econ 8 dB 10 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio IHF short circuited A network PHONO MM irrada eens 72 dB CD VCR TAPE 1 TAPE 2 LD cccccccscessssecsnsccscnccenssancs 96 dB Signal to Noise Ratio EIA at 1 W 1 kHz PHONG MM aoa aaan aaaea eae O E S a a 75 dB CD VCR TAPE 1 TAPE 2 LD 0 cccccscssessessssserssseeeees 79 GB Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifier Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer VIDEO Section Input Sensitivity Impedance VOR TAPE 1 LD ernea iS 1 Vp p 75 Q Output Level Impedance VCR TAPE 1 MONITOR
3. MEMORY SCAN Broadcast stations memorized under the STATION CALL buttons are recalled in order at about five second intervals Set the input selector to TUNER and press the remote control SCAN button When you are tuned into a broadcast station you want press the SCAN button once more This stops memory scan RECEIVING FM SIMULCAST TV PROGRAMS By combining a TV set and a VCR or TV tuner you can receive FM simulcast TV programs stereo TV sound transmitted from an FM radio station while viewing the video portion on your TV 16 lt ARB1424 gt 1 Select the desired TV program with the TV set 2 Tune in the desired FM simulcast TV program on the receiver 3 Adjust the volume and tone controls as desired OPERATING THE AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENTS Press the power switch to the ON position and turn on the power to the other components you wish to use for example TV VCR cassette deck etc PLAYBACK 1 Use the input selector buttons to select the desired program source To listen to a tape on the cassette TAPE 2 MONITOR deck connected to TAPE 2 VCR TAPE 1 MONITOR jacks To play back on a VCR connected to the VCR TAPE 1 jack or to play back on a cassette deck To watch a LaserDisc RECORDING WITH A CASSETTE DECK MASTER VOLUME Input selector If you select a music source other than TAPE 2 switch OFF the TAPE 2 MONITOR 2 Operate the appropriate audio video component
4. cccccecessessneccccenscesceceesscensana st a Operating Instructions cccecccssesseecersacseeeseeeeeconesoecerenses 1 NOTE Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements Published by Pioneer Electronic Corporation Copyright 1993 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 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 Canada PIONEER ELECTRONIC EUROPE N V Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1 9120 Melsele Belgium TEL 03 750 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 178 184 Boundary Road Braeside Victoria 3195 Australia TEL 03 580 9911 Printed in Malaysia lt ARB1424 A gt
5. Adjust the sound level by using the MASTER VOLUME control e TAPE 2 MONITOR OFF FUNCTION TUNER e SURROUND MODE OFF e MUTING ce eeae eee OFF Returns you to the last FM station you were receiving When reception is not possible auto tuning UP starts from that frequency NOTE If no sound is output after the RETURN button is pressed make sure that SPEAKERS buttons are turned on SUPER BASS button Switch ON when you want to boost bass The SUPER BASS indicator lights 1 BASS control Use to adjust the low frequency level Turn clockwise to boost bass and counterclockwise to attenuate bass 2 TREBLE control Use to adjust the high frequency level Turn clockwise to boost treble and counterclockwise to attenuate treble 3 BALANCE control Use to adjust the sound volume balance between left and right speakers L Decrease the sound on the right side R Decrease the sound on the left side Usually left and right volume levels should be the same 13 lt ARB1424 gt FRONT PANEL FACILITIES DISPLAY SECTION i CENTER AM n Ni RTZ NV LEVEL J gt 7 ZN ADi WN REAR TUNED MHz STEREO Wedd INE NE canine ND mat STATION DA D1 ch MEMORY eMUTING SIMULATED 3CH l Zw m P SCAN waned LOGIC DELAY ma CHARACTER LEVEL display e Displays function frequency and SLEEP it also displays the leve settings during ad
6. FM broadcasts The monaural mode has been selected when the FM MONO indicator in the display section is lit Auto stereo mode Normally leave in this mode for reception When a stereo FM broadcast is received it will be automatically reproduced in stereo Monaural mode Use if the signal is weak and there is a lot of noise when receiving an FM stereo broadcast Reception becomes monaural but noise is reduced NOTE This button has no effect on reception of AM broadcasts CENTER MODE indicators gt Pages 17 18 6 MEMORY button Pressing this button will result in the memorization of the current broadcast band reception frequency and FM AUTO MONO mode Remote sensor window 7 TUNING buttons gt Pages 15 16 Performs tuning from the currently displayed station frequency in ascending frequency order Performs tuning in order of descending frequencies Display section gt Page 14 9 SIMULATED STEREO button Press to produce a simulated stereo effect when listening to monaural sources for example AM or TV broadcasts SIMULATED STEREO appears on the display section NOTE This effect is not produced through the rear speakers DOLBY 3CH LOGIC button This switches on and off the DOLBY 3CH LOGIC AD SUPER BASS indicator Lights when SUPER BASS is ON AA SURROUND MODE selector buttons indicators gt Pages 17 18 3 MASTER VOLUME control Use it to simultaneously adjust the sound volum
7. operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance 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 Ail other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna is connected to the antenna terminal be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges In the U S A section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information 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 discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Fig A CART An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM FIG A NEC ART 250 PART H Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may i
8. steps 1 to 3 to preset additional stations Total of 30 AM and FM stations may be preset When you store a new preset it takes the place of the previously stored station if any o f you keep the TUNING button pressed after the AUTO TUNING indicator has gone out the reception frequency changes continuously and stops when the button is released NOTE The TUNED indicator may not light with broadcasts received over long distances or when the broadcast signals are extremely weak 3 Adjust the volume and tone as desired LISTENING TO BROADCASTS USING PRESET TUNING 1 Press the STATION CALL button into which the desired station has been preset e When the input selector is set to a function other than TUNER it will switch to the TUNER function automatically if one of the STATION CALL buttons is pressed Tuning can be performed simply and accurately following the above procedure 2 Adjust the volume and tone as desired NOTE The contents of the STATION CALL button will be retained for several days even if the receiver power cord is unplugged If a preset station has been erased preset it again Last station memory When the POWER switch is pressed to turn the power on the last station received before the power was previously turned off will be tuned in again When the power is ON if the BAND FM AM button is pressed the last station received before the BAND FM AM button was previously pressed will be tuned in again
9. these guidelines A Always insert batteries into the battery compartment correctly matching the positive and negative polarities as indicated inside the compartment B Never mix new and used batteries C Batteries of the same size may have different voltages depending on their type Do not mix different types of batteries REMOTE CONTROL RANGE When operating the remote control unit point the front of the unit at the front panel of the receiver The remote controli unit may be used within a range of about 7 meters 23 feet from the remote sensor within angles of up to about 30 degrees Performance of the remote control unit is adversely affected in the presence of strong fluorescent light Keep such lights away especially from the sensor window ae FA 7 m 23 feet Battery Replacement As battery power runs down the range over which the remote control unit can operate decreases When the range becomes too short change the batteries e The accessory remote contro unit can be used to control some functions of other Pioneer cassette decks CD players tuners receiver VCRs LD players and TVs only those bearing the Pioneer mark B Transmit mode selector switch AUDIO Select this position for remote control operation of audio equipment such as a CD player or cassette deck VIDEO Select this position for remote control operation of video equipment such as an LD player VCR or T
10. AUDIO VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER VSX 452 Operating Instructions Demonstration mode e The demonstration mode is activated by turning on the power switch while holding down the RETURN button from power standby condition The demonstration will appear on the display Press any other switch to cancel the demonstration 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 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 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 warranty card and keep it in a secure area This is for your security PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENTION pour PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE P
11. IO SIMULATED SURROUND CENTER MODE TEST TONE button e AUDIO VIDEO switch AUDIO position Functions as a CENTER MODE button enabling selection of the DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND and DOLBY 3CH LOGIC center mode e AUDIO VIDEO switch VIDEO position Functions as a TEST TONE button for switching the test tone ON OFF D RECEIVER POWER button Switches the receiver power ON STANDBY 2 RETURN button Press to return the receiver to it s initial state Refer to page 13 MUTING button Press to temporarily reduce sound Press again to return to the original volume level MASTER VOLUME buttons Use to adjust the overall volume level 5 CENTER REAR buttons e AUDIO VIDEO switch AUDIO position Function as CENTER LEVEL adjustment buttons e AUDIO VIDEO switch VIDEO position Function as REAR LEVEL adjustment buttons SLEEP DELAY TIME button e AUDIO VIDEO switch AUDIO position Functions as a SLEEP button Activates the SLEEP timer The length changes in the following manner each time the button is pressed ie Unit minutes When SLEEP is ON the display section is about half as bright as when SLEEP is OFF e AUDIO VIDEO switch VIDEO position Functions as a DELAY TIME button You can change rear speaker delay time during DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND or SIMULATED SURROUND operation CD PLA Operation of some of the functions of Pioneer components bearing the mark is possible SCAN STA
12. ION 1 Select DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND with the SURROUND MODE buttons or select DOLBY 3CH LOGIC with the DOLBY 3CH LOGIC button Select the component for playback with the input selector buttons Set the remote control AUDIO VIDEO switch to AUDIO and then select CENTER MODE with the CENTER MODE TEST TONE button Begin playback Adjust volume level with the MASTER VOLUME control ah WN SETTING THE DELAY TIME When using DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND you can set the delay time between 16 ms and 30 ms The standard setting is 20 ms but you can select any setting of your choice Set the remote control AUDIO VIDEO switch to VIDEO and then select delay time with the SLEEP DELAY TIME button The selected delay time is indicated in the display section HINTS FOR BETTER RECEPTION EXTERNAL FM ANTENNA The main advantage of FM over AM is the quality of the broadcast signal In order to benefit fully from the high signal quality of FM broadcasts it is recommended that a special purpose FM antenna be installed In weak signal areas a multi element 3 element 5 element 7 element antenna should be used Grounding is recommended if reception of FM programs is impaired by noise To ground connect a thick polyviny insulated wire to the GND terminal and attach the other end to a metal water pipe or grounding bar or wind it around a copper plate and bury it NOTE Never connect a wire to a gas pipe for grounding since sparks may ig
13. NECTIONS c cccccccsccccccsncctsccscessanenserrseasnsensereensseenseeee semen seeeeseeeuensrereeaasenseeenaass 10 OEE ud E stesso A E ete 11 FRONT PANEL FACILITIES SETTET DIRECT ACCESS TUNING esnesssssossossansonssrrnssessnusancossuuesssesoseseonanssesnonnensnpuusmuoeeassavueraseeoerooreseeeerrte 15 AUTO TUNING FM only 0 cccccssccsccscceecseseeccescscceeecesenseerenseeeeanenensneenessneneseeranscaesaeseeseeeneereraeeseeeants 15 MANUAL TUNING aaanssssossssssessssessssesessssesssrosnnesoreserssossorutanannuunusoresscsesvunseesssosseerreeerusunuanneeareunaseeee 16 PRESET TUNING cestero orein on ianareo TEENE SE SCE E 16 RECEIVING FM SIMULCAST TV PROGRAMS a ssessesssenersesenseeessesooseseessroscnarrusensersnssaueeprereceesesreerrnerns 16 e O nT PEE mernr ater 17 PLAYBACK aessssannonannsnssorerernnrrorereroessrvoserecesesesreunassossevssnaasssreescsssesossesesossovsaanenaprsevenssaueuospesseeseesee 17 RECORDING WITH A CASSETTE DECK a sessenseunurrrrerrrrrensersecansssoseosararreserussasaneuvuvureeseeeorpeeeepreraneas 17 AE PE EE S N E E 17 HINTS FOR BETTER RECEPTION 0 ccccceccceccceeeceeeeseeeseeeeennueeneneeees see eeeeeeees eens eeeaneeeneeeasansae ena eeneeees 18 ETERO PEE AEN E slate acest E EAE E AA O E T T T TT 19 TROUBLESHOOTING o snrnersrernessrssssresresesperesesroorressspopposesnceeaavenuuaacessuueoreeevernusennsssovananseeusnennees 22 SPECIFICATIONS aannan nannesrnnnunesnreesssrnesr
14. R CH UP button Shifts VCR s TV tuner channels in ascending order lt lt REW button Rewinds the tape and allows picture search me FF button Rapidly advances the tape and allows picture search TROUBLESHOOTING LD PLAYER OPERATION Set the AUDIO VIDEO switch to VIDEO Operation buttons DISC SIDE A B button Changes the disc side in an LD player capable of playing both sides of a disc SCAN button Selects fast backward SCAN button Selects fast forward PLAY button Selects playback STOP EJECT button Playback is stopped when pressed once Pressing again causes the disc table to come out v 5 LD POWER button Switches LD player power ON OFF This only applies to LD player which you can switch ON OFF by remote control operation Incorrect operation is often mistaken for equipment malfunction 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 Power does not come on even when POWER switch is Control was not possible regardiess of what operation button was pressed was dry such as in winter No sound or picture are e Connections are incor
15. RISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT RETURN function This function returns the unit to a set of initial settings and ready to broadcast tuner This is helpful during troubleshooting or when no sound is output For details refer to page 13 U PIONEER The Art of Entertainment 2 IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 Theexclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNING Ali warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be a
16. TION e flo ceo i FUNCTION MOMNITOA RETHAN MUTING SIMULATED ace MASTER STEREQ LOGIC voume BUA CENTENA MODE CENTER MONDE TEST TONE REAR AECEIVER Tv co A POWER POWER SLEEP i oi o himmen SH AUDIO VIOHO BTEREO RECEIVER SRI REMOTE CONTROL UAT cu vexoe2 CD PLAYER OPERATION Set the AUDIO VIDEO switch to AUDIO 1 Operation buttons it PAUSE button Pause aa TRACK SEARCH button Returns to the beginning of the track currently in playing ee TRACK SEARCH button Advances to the next track PLAY button Selects playback DISC SELECT button Selects the DISC No 1 to 6 for multi play CD players it may also be used to select Twin CD DISC I M NOTE Some multi play CO players cannot be controlled using this button a STOP button Stops playback CD POWER button Switches CD player power ON OFF This only applies to CD player which you can switch ON OFF by remote control operation YER CASSETTE DECK TV VCR and LD PLAYER OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION CASSETTE DECK OPERATION Set the AUDIO VIDEO switch to AUDIO 2 Operation buttons TAPE SELECT button Selects the cassette No 1 to 6 for a multi cassette changer lt 4 PLAY button Selects reverse playback B STOP button Stops the tape transport pe PLAY button Selects forward playback DECK i button Switches to the Deck functions when using a double cassette deck DECK II bu
17. V AUDIO VIDEO se DIC DE a a selector switch 6 8 OP cono gt OO ti cio oO Transmit mode 19 lt ARB1424 gt REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RECEIVER TUNER AND AMPLIFIER SECTION OPERATION AUDIO VICED pacect ee Cj cos lt a ee Hi cO LD i DODO Oooo VCR CH TAPE VCR 1 oecK Il cat CJ TmT Je A S ir FUNCTION MONITORA ie Oe eae tS Eii BIENED LOGIC 4 lowe TEM 7 i a oe o red Jel cr aoa Lo DELAY TIME J U PIONEER AUDIO VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER SRI REMOTE CONTROL UNIT D TUNER SECTION OPERATION Set th AUDIO VIDEO switch to AUDIO 1 MPX button Switches between MONO AUTO STEREO during FM reception SCAN button Use this to start memory scan of stations 3 STATION Down button This takes you to lower station numbers in sequence 4 STATION Up button This takes you to higher station numbers in sequence AMPLIFIER SECTION OPERATION FUNCTION button Press to select the receiver input a TUNER PHONO TAPE 2 MONITOR button Switches TAPE 2 MONITOR ON OFF 20 lt ARB1424 gt SIMULATED STEREO button Switches simulated stereo mode ON OFF 3CH LOGIC button Switches DOLBY 3CH LOGIC ON OFF SURR Surround MODE button The surround mode is switched in the following manner each time the button is pressed i DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND OFF STUD
18. ar sound is produced e The SURROUND MODE selector button is set Set correctly incorrectly The REAR LEVEL is turned down e Adjust the rear level with the remote control unit s REAR LEVEL buttons e Speaker connecting wires are disconnected e Connect wires to terminals securely from REAR SPEAKERS terminals Remote control does not work Batteries are dead or no batteries in remote Insert new batteries control unit e Poor angle or too great a distance from the e Use within 7 meters 23 feet and within a 30 remote sensor window degree angle of the remote sensor window e There is an obstacle between you and the e Change your position or move the obstacle remote sensor window e A fluorescent light is shining on the remote e Move so fluorescent light does not shine directly sensor window on amplifier front panel remote sensor window Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by lightning static electricity or other external interference To restore normal operation tum the power off and then on again or unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in again 23 lt ARB1424 gt SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier section Continuous average power output of 80 watts per channel min at 8 Ohms from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion front Continuous power output When using SURROUND MODE Rear only driven 0008 20 W 20 W 1 kHz 0 8
19. ccesscccsccecsssersevcncceeee 1 Vp p 75 Q Frequency Response VCR TAPE 1 LD gt MONITOR 5 Hz 10 MHz dB Signal to Noise Ratio cccccecesscesnsscsssnscensuutsesaseaeceas 55 dB Cross TANG i corsiurs saan ccna e ae E EER 55 dB MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL SURFACES Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt When the surfaces are very dirty wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water and wrung out well and then wipe again with a dry cloth Do not use furniture wax or cleaners e Never use thinners benzene insecticide sprays and other chemicals on or near this unit since these will corrode the surfaces FM Tuner Section Frequency Range ccscececsceceseeneneene 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity Mono 12 3 dBf IHF 1 1 pV 75 Q 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity ccsseseeeesseseeneess Mono 16 8 dBf Stereo 38 6 dBf Signal to Noise Ratio c cscesersenes Mono 73 dB at 85 dBf Stereo 70 dB at 85 dBf DISO ON aaar des a Stereo 0 3 1 kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity ccecceees 50 dB 400 kHz Stereo Separation cccccceeccccessceceeeccescseteensacs 35 dB 1 kHz Frequency Response cceccecsscraseenes 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1 dB Antenna Input cececencscececensssecserenees 75 Q unbalanced AM Tuner Section Frequency rang
20. control the other components NOTE The receiver s remote sensor does not function when a plug is inserted in IN jack To operate point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the component to which the receiver s IN jack is connected OUT When using oe the MR 100 O JA MR 100 Ot Receiver H Pioneer component bearing the E mark Remote control To the CONTROL IN unit Remote jack of the Pioneer control unit component bearing the QJ mark MULTI ROOM REMOTE IN jack gt Page 10 Connect to the separately sold MR 100 Multi Room remote control unit 11 lt ARB1424 gt REAR PANEL FACILITIES AC OUTLET SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W 0 8 A MAX Power supplied through these outlets is turned on and off by the receiver s POWER switch Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W 0 8 A NOTE e This unit should be disconnected by removing the power plug from the wall socket when not in regular use e g when on vacation e Do not connect appliances with high power consumption such as heaters irons or television sets to these AC OUTLET in order to avoid overheating and fire risk This can cause the receiver to malfunction CAUTION DO NOT CONNECT MONITOR OR TV SET FRONT PANEL FACILITIES oO OW 1 POWER STANDBY ON switch STANDBY indicator This is the switch for electric power ON When set to the ON position power is supplied and the
21. dhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions 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 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 so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance shouid notbe 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 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 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 Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance POLARIZATION If your pu
22. e With 9 KHz step aasosesosssosssssesrerreresosses 531 kHz 1 602 kHz With 10 kHz step cccccsesenecvensecensnes 530 kHz 1 700 kHz Sensitivity IHF Loop antenna ccccesererececeseces 350 uV m IO IOCUIVICY israr EEE ERAS 20 dB Signal to Noise Ratio c ccccccececeesscuccccucurensurarencesscens 50 dB PRTG T A wien aah E EE EA Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power requirements U S and Canadian models cccccscssesssseees AC 120 V 60 Hz Multi voltage model AC 110 V 120 127 V 220 V 240 V switchable 50 60 Hz Power consumption U S and Canadian models ccscscscsseeeeer 240 W 340 VA Multi voltage model ccccccessesscnccececurenpereccetersnes 620 W AC Outlet SWITCHED x 1 U S and Canadian models _ 2 00000 100 W 0 8 A MAX Multi voltage model cscssccssssssssessecccceetseneenes 100 W MAX DIMENSIONS ccecsesscerecees 420 W x 140 5 H x 349 1D mm 16 9 16 W x 5 9 16 H x 13 3 4 D in Weight without package ccccccseeenees 8 3 kg 18 Ib 5 oz Furnished Parts POWBE CORD ahd uvaalrctssatecipatcabarsseunenndoesisurasmiuyieeiveteaabecdeautseaahs 1 FM amenna ioeo ck Poco hee ek eee dace 1 AM Loop antenna cccccceseseccsceccccccsrcssencccccsrensnsevenes OT 1 Dry cell batteries size AAA IEC R03 UM 4 ussssnssossessnsronnanueeesenneues Ss we 2 Remote control unit
23. e from the front center and rear speakers PHONES jack Connect the plug on your headphones to this jack Set all SPEAKERS A and B switches to OFF if you want to cut the sound from speakers and listen to it only through the headphones 5 SPEAKERS buttons A B m OFF ON ON OFF switches for the A and B speaker systems NOTE No sound will be heard thorough the speakers when both A and B buttons are depressed if only one set of speakers has been connected to either A or B SPEAKERS terminals FRONT PANEL FACILITIES 6 Input selector buttons TAPE 2 MONITOR Press when perferming playback on a second cassette deck and when monitoring recording VCR TAPE 1 Press when performing playback on a VCR unit or cassette deck PHONO Press when playing records on turntable TUNER Press when listening to radio broadcasts LD Press when performing playback on an LD player CD Press when playing compact discs on a CD player AD STATION CALL buttons Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset at random These buttons are used to preset and recall desired broadcasting stations FM AUTO MONO mode DIRECT ACCESS tuning button gt Page 15 When this button is pressed the STATION CALL buttons function as ten key number buttons for direct input of the desired reception frequency Press again to cancel this mode RETURN button Press this button to return the receiver into the initial state TUNER is selected at this initial state
24. ed up or it Stretch the antenna taut and locate direction is not pointing in right direction yielding optimum reception e Weak broadcasting station signals e Replace accessory FM antenna with outdoor FM antenna AM reception AM loop antenna is not pointing in right direction Change the direction of AM loop antenna and find a position where reception is improved e Weak broadcasting station signals e Erect outdoor AM antenna or connect ground wire e Noise being picked up from this unit and other Stop using appliances generating noise or remove equipment especially electrical appliances using them from vicinity of the stereo equipment motors or fluorescent lights e Separate the loop antenna from the unit by some distance When in Auto tuning it does e Input signals are not strong enough o FM If the supplied simple antenna is being used not stop automatically change to an outdoor antenna TV source can not be seen when TV antenna is not connected to VCR or e Consult the VCR s operating instructions and the VCR s TV tuner is used connections are faulty connect antenna correctly e You are attempting to watch a TV source using e Disconnect the copy system connection TV a VCR with copy system connections tuner function will operate In general when copy system connections are made the VCR s TV tuner function ceases to operate For details consult the operating instructions for your VCR No re
25. formation CHANNEL STEP z If 5 110V 120 127V 220V 240V g Hore gt o H 220V 240V NOTE Both switches must be in the same switch setting otherwise unit can be damaged ACCESSORY ITEMS FM Antenna AM Loop Antenna Remote control unit Dry cell batteries size AAA RO3 UM 4 4 lt ARB1424 gt Precaution regarding installation position of cassette deck If the cassette tape deck is installed in the positions shown in the drawing below it may be adversely affected during playback If possible it s better to install it in the position SURROUND EFFECT This unit has a built in surround processor for adding presence and an expansive effect to the sound STUDIO Select this position to enjoy the effect of listening to music in a recording studio The source sound is output as it is through the front speakers with reverberation output through the rear speakers This is particularly suitable for a source that has a lot of reverberation SIMULATED SURROUND The SIMULATED SURROUND creates effects of reverberated and reflected sound from the walls and ceiling similar to a concert hall These sound effects added to the actual sound from the source make you feel as if you were in a more expanded space The different ranges of the expanded space can be set by the DELAY TIME button Set the Delay Time to 16 ms or 20 ms for a live house concert F
26. isplay section lights or goes out If an FM stereo broadcast is received when the MONO indicator is out the STEREO indicator lights and sound is in stereo if an FM stereo broadcast is received when the MONO indicator is lit the sound will be monaural if there is interference during STEREO mode reception switch to MONO The sound will become monaural but interference will be reduced MEMORY BAND FM AM DIREC ACCESS STATION CALL DIRECT ACCESS TUNING When you know the frequency of the desired station the frequency can be input directly using the STATION CALL number buttons in the following way 1 Select TUNER with the input selector buttons 2 Select either FM or AM using the BAND FM AM button 3 Press the DIRECT ACCESS button 4 Input the desired station frequency using the STATION CALL buttons Example To receive FM 106 00 MHz r nd Le ate E STATION CALL buttons AUTO TUNING FM only Auto tuning is convenient when you do not remember the frequency of a desired station or when you wish to find stations that you do not normally listen to 1 Use the BAND FM AM button to choose FM 2 Press TUNING or button until the frequency starts to change then release it e The AUTO TUNING indicator lights and the receiver automatically searches for a broadcasting station and stops when one is found at which time the TUNED indicator lights Press again
27. justment During level display MIN and MAX light AUTO TUNING indicator Lights up when in the auto tuning mode Tuning indicator TUNED Lights up when a station is tuned in during TUNER operation MONO Lights up when the FM MONO mode is selected with the MPX MODE button STEREO Lights up when a stereo FM broadcast is being received MUTING indicator Flashes when MUTING in ON TAPE 2 indicator Lights up when the input selector is set to TAPE 2 MONITOR ON Press the POWER switch to the ON position Select TUNER with the input selector Be sure to turn the TAPE 2 MONITOR button OFF when listening to AM or FM broadcasts Switch ON the SPEAKERS button corresponding to the speakers being used 14 lt ARB1424 gt CF MEMORY indicator When presetting stations this lights when the MEMORY button is pressed G SCAN indicator Lights up during memory scan operation 1 SEARCH indicator Lights during Return mode operation D SIMULATED STEREO indicator DOLBY 3CH LOGIC indicator K STATION DELAY TIME LEVEL SLEEP TIME display e Indicates the channel ch selected with the STATION CALL buttons e Indicates delay time ms when using SIMULATED SURROUND or DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND Indicates rear level and center level dB e Indicates sleep timer settings min FM auto stereo reception and monaural reception Each time you press the MPX MODE button the MONO indicator in the d
28. ll not operate correctly if the signal passes through a graphic equalizer When using Dolby Surround set the graphic equalizer for flat response or to its through or off setting if you have one in use Combining the rear speaker signal with that of the front speakers results in your being able to enjoy a regenerated sound field which has comparatively more presence and a more expansive feeling from the front 3 channels front L front R and center speakers than that of ordinary stereo regeneration DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND DOLBY 3CH LOGIC CENTER MODE For DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND and DOLBY 3CH LOGIC You can choose from the following settings Center Mode Choices When using a center speaker e NORMAL Low range frequencies which have little effect on directionality and positioning are routed to the left and right front speakers So you can use a relatively small size speaker as the center speaker e WIDE If you use a large size center speaker choose this setting The full frequency range of the Dolby Surround center channel from low to high is routed to the center speaker When not using a center speaker DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND only PHANTOM The signal which would have been sent to the center speaker is divided equally between the left and right front speakers Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Additionally licensed under one or more of the fo
29. llowing patents U S number 3 959 590 Canadian numbers 1 004 603 and 1 037 877 Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Fabriqu sous licence de Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation et sous un ou plusiers des brevets suivants U S A 3 959 590 Canada 1 004 603 et 1 037 877 DOLBY Pro Logic et le symbole double D sont des marques de Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 5 lt ARB1424 gt SPEAKER INSTALLATION Speaker Installation Examples for Surround To get the most out of the surround system place the speakers as shown below An example of speaker location Front right speaker Center speaker FRONT Rear left Rear right speaker speaker SIMULATED STEREO This function transforms monaural signals into simulated stereo sound Use it when you wish to experience a sense of stereo presence when listening to AM broadcasts or VCR and other monaural signal sources 6 lt ARB1424 gt if the rear speakers are positioned at an extreme distance the surround level becomes unable to adjust and the surround effect will not be fully achieved NOTE To avoid interference with the picture on a nearby TV set use magnetically shielded speaker systems This is particularly important for the center speaker since it is usually located closest to the TV e Position the left and right channel speakers at equal dis
30. m the terminals or touch any other conductors Malfunctioning or breakdowns may occur when conductors come into contact with each other 9 lt ARB1424 gt CONNECTIONS MULTI ROOM CONNECTIONS illustration shows U S and Canadian models Set up example Speaker B Remote control unit VY Main Room 10 lt ARB1424 gt Speaker A L Speaker B SNN MR 100 B Speaker A TV monitor AN system including VSX 452 Main Room Room ase Speaker A R NOTE Be careful not to make the wrong connections for CONTROL IN OUT black and MULTI ROOM REMOTE IN green e f Sub room remote control is used to adjust volume when the front panel SPEAKERS A button is ON the Main room speaker volume will also change For operation of Sub room only be sure the SPEAKERS A button is OFF If you connect to the CONTROL jacks of other components such as a CD player or cassette deck bearing the i mark you can also enjoy remote control of these components from Sub Room For details concerning connections refer to page 11 Sub Room REAR PANEL FACILITIES llustration shows U S and Canadian models 0 G FM AM ANTENNA terminals gt Page 7 Connect to FM and AM antennas 2 PHONO input jacks gt Page 7 Connect to the output cables from a turntable 3 CD input jacks Page 7 Connect to the output jacks of a compact disc player
31. nite the gas EXTERNAL AM ANTENNA if it is not possible to obtain adequate AM reception even by changing the orientation of the AM loop antenna a separate indoor antenna or an outdoor antenna should be installed INDOOR AM ANTENNA Use a vinyl insulated wire 5 6 m 17 20 ft and connect one end to the AM antenna terminal and affix the other end to the wall or ceiling as high as possible OUTDOOR AM ANTENNA If reception quality is not improved sufficiently even when an indoor antenna is used a vinyl insulated wire should be installed outside and fixed in place NOTE Do not detach the AM loop antenna when using an indoor or an outdoor AM antenna 18 lt ARB1424 gt Connecting the 75 2 coaxial cable FM outdoor antenna 75 Q coaxial cable GROUND AM antenna connection Outdoor AM antenna Indoor AM antenna Polyvinyt insulated wire AM loop antenna REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION LOADING BATTERIES 1 Open the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control unit The cover should open easily if you slide it in the direction of the arrow while pressing on it with your thumb 2 Take out the two supplied batteries size AAA RO3 UM 4 and insert them into the battery compartment in accordance with the indications in the compartment 3 Close the cover of the battery compartment Incorrect use of batteries may lead to leakage or rupture Always be sure to follow
32. nvalidate the user s right to operate the equipment lt ARB1424 gt CONTENTS BEFORE OPERATING ADJUST THE POSITION OF THESE SWITCHES cece ce eteneeeeeee none ee eneeensenenn tenes 4 ACCESSORY ITEMS a nossosnnesrososrnnssesessesessscecrcsecesoooonseerorssososenesassevceesosasrrosrosopenunaneceseasusesssereenne 4 SURROUND EFFECT ssossereecnsenrnnessssoonnuuscsssssnsneessoossnnnnssessssaauuteraspeorrpeesssoponnnousececoossesesseopnrrnsens 5 DOLBY 3CH LOGIC saanuuusssssnnsesrasessussseoroesornssesrenuueseseseosnnnucscseosesseesenepeereuussnnsecceessneeeceepresnaresspreon 5 DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND DOLBY 3CH LOGIC CENTER MODE ssssseeseesssaseerarosseseresenenenernseeress 5 SPEAKER INSTALLATION snnnsnnnosassssnrrnnerssesesrnssasoosnesesesassreeruccuepneonuvsnnnessoooveseeseerroesrassnenenesesueseee 6 SIMULATED STEREO cccccecccccacccccccccccectsssceeccecsscseesccescesesseneereesseanasesreeneeeeeeeeseeene nen esesensseaesseesereccens 6 siren eects Tecan AN ET ase nee ects ee 7 AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS sssesssssnssssesessressessosnsasancossossancsnssnvuunuasrneeeeseoeseseeereoesanasaseueonnenase 7 VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS c cccccccecsncesnnrecscsssnsnereeenseseneeee eee seeeeree eee een eee nen nee sens Ee ees men eseneeseeens 8 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS aannsssessssnsnsrosnssscerorrsseseseseesssssesosossscncssresusssssnuunueosessssnonevosseseseesseessresns 9 MULTI ROOM CON
33. or chamber music set to 20 ms For orchestral music set to 30 ms The SIMULATED SURROUND also gives effects on monaural sources by outputting the reverberated sound from rear speakers while keeping the output sound from front speakers as it is Turn on the SIMULATED SURROUND for a monaural source to gain effective surround playback DOLBY 3CH LOGIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND Choose this setting for movies and music especially Video Discs and video tapes bearing the O mark playback DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND continuously detects the size and direction of the dominant signal and cancels undesirable crosstalk thereby providing signal emphasis it makes you clearly perceive the directions where music comes from Real flow of sound also can be re created naturally using this feature You can feel as if being in the outstanding and expansive sound field When using DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND a delay time setting of 20 ms is commonly used Use a different setting if you prefer Even if they do not bear the J mark some video recordings may be Dolby Surround encoded Choose the SIMULATED SURROUND mode if the source sound signal is mono Little or no sound will be heard from the surround speakers if the STADIUM or DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND mode is selected With DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND monaural source sound will be heard only from the center channel at settings other than the PHANTOM position Note Dalby Surround wi
34. rchased product is provided with a polarized power plug please read the following instructions This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line 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 Information to User POWER LINES An outdoor antenna should be located away from power fines NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance 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 service center or qualified service personnel when The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance The appliance has been exposed to rain The appliance does not appear to
35. rect produced even when the input selector button is selected e VOLUME is turned down e Speaker connecting wires are disconnected from speaker terminals e Power cord is disconnected Instances are rare but the problem may be due pressed to the operation of the protector circuit e Static electricity affected the unit when the air e The MUTING button is pressed e Connect cord securely Unplug the power cord of the unit from the AC wall outlet then plug it in again Unplug the power cord of the unit from the AC wall outlet then plug it in again If static electricity is pronounced it is recommended that you operate the unit using the remote control unit e Consult pages 7 10 and perform connections correctly Press the MUTING button to cancel the MUTING effect e Raise volume e Connect wires to terminals securely e One or both of the input cords are disconnected Connect input cords securely e TAPE 2 MONITOR button is in the ON position Press the button again to the OFF position e The SPEAKERS button is OFF 22 lt ARB1424 gt e Switch the SPEAKERS button ON TROUBLESHOOTING ne ee Se Symptom Cause Remedy High noise level e Station has not been tuned in to correct Tune the station in correctly frequency e Antenna has not been connected or has become Connect the antenna securely disconnected FM reception e Accessory FM antenna remains bundl
36. rements of the destination Check that they are set properly before plugging the power cord into the househoid 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 First insert a screwdriver in the groove of the voltage selector at the right and adjust so that the tip of the groove points to the voltage value of your area 3 Next insert a screwdriver in the groove of the voltage selector at the left and adjust until the voltage is the same as at the right TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS CAUTION TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS ac nov EP ac z20v ac aov CHANNEL STEP SWITCH Not available on U S and Canadian models The unit has been factory preset to the channel allocation for the area in which it is to be sold If these values are set incorrectly the frequency display may stop at the wrong frequency resulting in an inability to reproduce reception signals at their proper sound quality For this reason be sure to confirm that the values are set correctly before first using the unit 100 kHz 10 kHz position Set to this position for areas with an FM reception step of 100 kHz AM 10 kHz 50 kHz 9 kHz position Set to this position for areas with an FM reception step of 50 kHz AM 9 kHz NOTE When unsure about the channel allocation for your area consult your dealer for correct in
37. rom loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is included for your protection Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library soft whispers 40 Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation lt ARB1424 gt BEFORE OPERATING ADJUST THE POSITION OF THESE SWITCHES gt TWO VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES Only multi voltage models are provided with these switches U S Canadian European U K and Australian 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 requi
38. rrrevesvrennsrosuuuansnancosesessosesrenseessposvernusnseseanaceesesorueeseereesesne 24 Dear Customer Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level Start your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound levei e Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage f
39. stances or when the broadcast signals are extremely weak 15 lt ARB1424 gt MANUAL TUNING Each time the TUNING button or is pressed the tuning frequency changes by one step allowing you to find stations manually 1 Use the BAND FM AM button to choose either FM or AM 2 Press TUNING or button and release quickly e The tuning frequency will change by one step each time the button is pressed Press as many times as necessary to tune in the desired station The TUNED indicator lights up when the station is tuned in best PRESET TUNING FREQUENCY PRESETTING 1 Tune in the desired station See the section DIRECT ACCESS TUNING for information on reception using the Direct Access Tuning mode See the section AUTO TUNING for information on reception using the Auto Tuning mode e See the section MANUAL TUNING for information on reception using the Manual Tuning mode In addition to station frequencies the MPX MODE AUTO MONO can also be preset FM only _ 2 Press the MEMORY button 3 Press the STATION CALL button into which you wish to preset the station e Use the STATION CALL buttons 1 9 0 to select a preset channel One press selects the 1 10 range two presses 11 20 and three presses 21 30 Example If you press button 3 Once 3 ch Twice 13 ch Three times 23 ch Press a STATION CALL button within two seconds 4 Repeat
40. t gives the best reception Cassette deck 1 Cassette deck 2 Use if you want to use an additional power amplifier to boost center channel power output 7 lt ARB1424 gt VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS tllustration shows U S and Canadian models LD player AUDIO VIDEO AC wall socket REC PLAY IN OUT TV Monitor 8 lt ARB1424 gt CONNECTIONS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS FRONT Illustration shows U S and Canadian models Left Center Right Ae can he w Front Rear speaker cord connection A Push the lever up or down 13 2 Insert the cord Pull the lever back A NOTE Use speakers of impedance 8 2 16 2 Center speaker cord connection C Push the lever down 2 Insert the cord 3 Pull the lever back NOTE Use if you want to use an additional power amplifier to boost center channel power output Refer to page 7 for connection instructions a gt 2 gt OU Ol NOTE When connecting a super woofer system such as the Pioneer S W1000 connect it to the same speaker terminals A or B to which the front speakers are connected Connecting the front speakers Left Right and super woofer system to terminals A and B respectively will result in reduced volume from the front speakers ZON man e O O e NOTE Front R Super woofer Front L Do not allow any of the cord s conductors to protrude fro
41. tances from the TV set and approximately six feet from each other Position the center speaker above below or behind the TV set Sound may not appear to coincide with the picture if you position it next to the TV set e Rear speakers are best positioned slightly above ear level NOTE The simulated stereo function can also be used with stereo sound sources but ft will result in an effect somewhat different from the normal stereo sound CONNECTIONS A NOTE FOR FM ANTENNA AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Stretch the antenna out to its full length and attix it to a wall etc illustration shows U S and Canadian models NOTE FOR AM LOOP ANTENNA The antenna should be placed at a distance from the receiver and should not be allowed to touch metallic objects Avoid placing it near CD players personal computers television sets Accessory and other devices generating radio frequencies Accessory FM antenna e Sa AM Loop antenna CD player Turntable Power IN amplifier AC wall socket vam z3 Setting Up the AM Antenna e Insert the claw on the bottom of the antenna into the hole in the leg e Place the antenna on a level surface and rotate it to locate the orientation that yields the best reception e 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 hole in the leg fixing the antenna in the direction tha
42. to play back the program source e For a video source switch the TV connected to this unit to the video input mode 3 Adjust the volume and tone controls as desired e When listening to a monaural source turn the SIMULATED STEREO button ON to enjoy simulated stereo sound e Refer to pages 17 and 18 for details concerning surround operation RECORDING WITH VCRI TAPE 1 If the TAPE 2 MONITOR button is ON press to turn OFF 1 Select the source you want to record from with the input selector buttons e When recording to AM or FM broadcasts press the desired STATION CALL button if the station has been preset If the desired Station has not been preset tune in the station using Auto Manual or Direct Access tuning 2 Start recording on VCR TAPE 1 cassette deck or VCR 3 Play the desired program source record compact disc etc e The volume balance and tone controls have no effect on the recording RECORDING WITH TAPE 2 1 Select the source you want to record from with the input selector buttons e Be sure the TAPE 2 MONITOR button is OFF 2 Start recording on the TAPE 2 cassette deck 3 Play the desired program source record compact disc etc When copying a tape play back on the VCR TAPE 1 cassette deck and record on the TAPE 2 cassette deck Tape monitoring When recording is performed on a cassette deck equipped with monitoring function the recorded sound can be monitored through the speaker system b
43. to search for another station e To interrupt auto tuning press TUNING button again TUNER Once the station frequency has been input the receiver tunes in that frequency If the input frequency falls below the lower or higher limit of the receiver s receivable frequency range LOWER or UPPER is displayed indicating that the frequency which has been input cannot be tuned in 5 Adjust the sound volume and tone as desired To cancel frequency input Direct access is canceled when the DIRECT ACCESS button is pressed again Under the following conditions direct access is canceled and the unit returns to the condition in effect before direct access was selected Q If there is no key input for about five seconds after the DIRECT ACCESS button was pressed If more than about eight seconds elapse between number input Notes regarding direct access tuning e There is no need to input the last digit 0 of the desired station frequency On the multi voltage m del it is necessary to input the last digit of the desired station frequency when the channel step switch is set at the 50 kHz 9 kHz position 3 Adjust the sound volume and tone as desired NOTE e When Auto Tuning is used correct reception may not be possible for very distant stations or stations with very weak signals In this event Manual Tuning is recommended e The TUNED indicator may not light with broadcasts received over long di
44. tton Switches to the Deck II functions when using a double cassette deck lt lt FF button Rapidly advances the tape in the direction of the arrow me FF button Rapidly advances the tape in the direction of the arrow NOTE e Some cassette decks cannot be controlled using TAPE SELECT button The lt button can only be used with cassette decks capable of reverse play Some buttons will not work with all types of cassette decks Refer to the operating instructions for more information e When operating the tape deck be sure to use the DECK or DECK Il button to choose the desired deck before using the other operating buttons When using a single deck press the DECK II button before using the other operating buttons TV OPERATION Set the AUDIO VIDEO switch to VIDEO 3 Operation buttons TV VOL volume buttons Raises and lowers the volume TV CH channel buttons Switches TV channels in order TV POWER button Switches the power of the TV ON OFF 21 lt ARB1424 gt REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION VCR OPERATION Set the AUDIO VIDEO switch to VIDEO 2 Operation buttons TV VCR button This button can be used only for VCRs with a VCR TV selector Toggles the antenna output between VCR and TV amp STOP button Stops tape transport gt PLAY button Selects playback VCR CH DOWN button Shifts VCR s TV tuner channels in descending order VC
45. 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 The STANDBY indicator lights when the power is STANDBY and goes out during ON Timer ON OFF possible When the unit is switched ON ON OFF control can be performed by means of the optional timer 12 lt ARB1424 gt 6 AC INLET Connect the supplied power cord POWER CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furniture etc on the power cord or pinch the cord Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause fire or give you an electrical shock Check the power cord once in a while When you find it damaged ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement D o 8 NOTE When the power is initially turned ON muting will be applied to prevent sound from being output for about 6 seconds 2 BAND FM AM button Use this to switch between FM and AM frequency band reception 3 MPX MODE button Use to select the auto stereo mode or monaural mode when listening to
46. y pressing the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to ON Use with video or audio software bearing the pg DOLBY SURROUND mark Use DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND when rear speakers are connected and DOLBY 3CH LOGIC when rear speakers aren t connected For correct surround reproduction be sure to perform following adjustments 17 lt ARB1424 gt DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND AND DOLBY 3CH LOGIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 1 Use SURROUND MODE buttons to select DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND or use the DOLBY 3CH LOGIC button to switch DOLBY 3CH LOGIC ON Use SPEAKERS button to turn on front speakers Adjust MASTER VOLUME to a suitable listening level Set the BALANCE control to the center position Set the remote control AUDIO VIDEO switch to AUDIO and then select CENTER MODE with the CENTER MODE TEST TONE button e DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND NORMAL WIDE PHANTOM e DOLBY 3CH LOGIC NORMAL WIDE 6 Set the remote control AUDIO VIDEO switch to VIDEO and then switch the test tone on by pressing the CENTER MODE TEST TONE button 7 Use the remote control CENTER REAR buttons to adjust center and rear speaker volume levels until they are the same as the front speakers volume level e CENTER LEVEL Set the AUDIO VIDEO switch to AUDIO e REAR LEVEL Set the AUDIO VIDEO switch to VIDEO 8 After selecting VIDEO with the AUDIO VIDEO switch press the CENTER MODE TEST TONE button and switch the test tone to off position DUN OPERAT
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