Pioneer A-109
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1. C P 03100 TEL 5 688 52 90 lt 00B00ZFOP00 gt Printed in lt ARB7237 A gt2. Off The indicator goes off The signal passes through the various frequency adjusting circuits LOUDNESS button indicator Use when listening at low volume levels On The indicator lights Boosts low and high frequencies to give added punch to playback even at a low volume level Off The indicator goes off Should normally be left in this position NOTE This button does not operate when the DIRECT button is in the on position TREBLE tone control Use to adjust the high frequency tone The center position is the flat normal position When turned to the right high frequency tones are emphasized when turned to the left high frequency tones are de emphasized NOTE This control does not operate when the DIRECT button is in the on position 9 BASS tone control Use to adjust the low frequency tone The center position is the flat normal position When turned to the right low frequency tones are emphasized when turned to the left low frequency tones are de emphasized NOTE This control does not operate when the DIRECT button is in the on position PHONES jack When using headphones insert the plug into this jack NOTE The speakers continue to output sound even when head phones are plugged into this jack To mute the sound from the speakers press the SPEAKERS button to OFF SPEAKERS button indicator Use this button to listen to the speaker system connected to the SPEAKERS terminals On
3. PLAYBACK PROCEDURES 1 Set the INPUT SELECTOR knob to the desired playback source e For playback of a compact disc Set to CD e For reception of an AM FM broadcast Set to TUNER e For playback of a record Set to PHONO e For playback with the equipment connected to the LINE terminals Set to LINE e For playback of a tape Set to TAPE1 CD R MD NOTES e When you do not want to monitor the TAPE2 MONITOR sound set the PATE2 MONITOR button to OFF e When you select PHONO the sound is muted for a few seconds 2 Operate the equipment to begin playback 3 Adjust playback volume with the VOLUME con trol on this unit 4 Adjust the tone to your preference using the BASS and TREBLE controls and LOUDNESS but ton RECORDING TAPES 1 Select the recording equipment with the INPUT SELECTOR knob 2 Begin recording by operating the recording equip ment and cassette deck Refer to the operating instructions of your cassette deck for proper operating procedures COPYING TAPES When two decks are used you can record the sounds from one deck onto the other Application examples e Tomake a tape copy with contents identical to the original tape e To edit a recording of an FM broadcast in order to cut out unwanted commercials recording only of desired material onto another tape 1 Load tapes for playback pre recorded tape and recording blank tape into the respective cas sett
4. The indicator lights Sound is heard from the speaker system Off The indicator goes off No sound is heard from the speaker system Set to this position when listening with headphones PANEL FACILITIES REAR PANEL DDOOOO O W 8666 OOOO GND Turntable ground terminal 2 PHONO terminals 3 TUNER terminals 4 CD terminals LINE terminals TAPE 1 CD R MD REC OUT terminals TAPE 1 CD R MD PLAY IN terminals TAPE 2 MONITOR REC OUT terminals TAPE 2 MONITOR PLAY IN terminals SPEAKERS terminals Right channel D SPEAKERS terminals Left channel D AC INLET jack Connect one end of the power cord to here and the other end to an AC wall socket or the AC outlet of an audio timer If you are going to be away from home for a long period of time disconnect the unit from the wall socket NOTES e f you use an other power cord than provided we cannot assume the liabilities in what may occur as a result of it e The provided power cord has a current capacity of 2 5 A OPERATIONS BEFORE BEGINNING OPERATIONS 1 Set the VOLUME control to minimum 2 Set the POWER switch to ON 3 Press the SPEAKERS switch to ON 4 Set the BALANCE control to the center position 5 Set the DIRECT button to off 6 Set the TAPE2 MONITOR button to off
5. models Interms of performance this technology contributes to flat damping factor characteristics across the audio spectrum It also allows a wide range and especially ultra high fre quencies to be reproduced more accurately and improves power linearity E Stabilizer Transformer stabilizer and stabilizer frame attached to chassis deliver powerful sound E High power Output of 40 W 40 W 8 Q DIN E Wide Range Linear Circuit This new current feedback circuit assures improved oper ating stability for flat output impedance and stable driving of speakers across the full range of frequencies E Low power consumption design E Complementary capacitor pair INSTALLATION LOCATION Install the unit in a well ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperatures or humid ity Do not install the unit in a location which is exposed to direct rays of the sun or near hot appliances or radiators Excessive heat can adversely affect the cabinet and internal compo nents Installation of the unit in a damp or dusty environment may also result in a malfunction or an accident Avoid installation near cookers etc where the unit may be exposed to oily smoke steam or heat Do not install the unit on a tottered stand nor on an unstable or inclined surface VENTILATION When installing this unit make sure to leave space around the unit for ventila
6. ONO MM oasis 71 dB 67 dB CD TUNER LINE TAPE1 CD R MD TAPE2 MONITOR E EE SE A E aaeavamesan cacao 91 dB 71 dB Power Supply Miscellaneous Power requirements 0cc ee AC 220 230 V 50 60 Hz Power COMSUMPTONR esiosast eo sanders 80 W Dimensions including knobs and other protruding parts a T A 420 W X 114 H X 307 D mm Weight without package sssesiinsseseeseserrernseerene 4 3 kg Accessories Operating MSMUCNoN Snan e eis 1 Power cord Rated current 2 5 A ccccccccccecsccececececeeeeeeeees 1 NVGIT AINE CONC E E snahieae pai EE 1 NOTE Specifications and design are subject to possible modification without notice due to improvements Measured with DIRECT button set to on Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer Published by Pioneer Corporation Copyright 2000 Pioneer Corporation All rights reserved PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90801 1540 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 03 570 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 178 184 Boundary Road Braeside Victoria 3195 Australia TEL 03 9586 6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S A DE C V San Lorenzo Num 1009 3er piso Desp 302 Col Del Valle Mexico D F
7. Pioneer STEREO AMPLIFIER A 109 Operating Instructions 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 MOIS TURE This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directives 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC and CE Marking Directive 93 68 EEC IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an CAUTION 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 TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature ac
8. The AC INLET plug is disconnected Insert the AC INLET plug securely till the bottom of the jack No sound e Connecting cords are disconnected from ter Connect securely minals or connected incorrectly Terminals or connecting cords pin plugs are Clean terminals and plugs dirty e The TAPE2 MONITOR button is set to ON Set the button to OFF except when using an adaptor component e Operation of other components is incorrect Consult the operating instructions for the other components e The position of the INPUT SELECTOR does Set the button correctly CD TUNER not match the component to be played back PHONO LINE TAPE1 CD R MD e SPEAKERS button is set to OFF Set the button to ON No sound from one speaker e Connecting cords or speaker cords are discon Connect securely nected on that side e BALANCE control is set to one side Set BALANCE control to center posi tion Cannot record tapes e Connections are incorrect Reconnect properly e Operation of cassette deck is incorrect Consult the operating instructions for the cassette deck e The TAPE2 MONITOR button is set to ON Set the TAPE2 MONITOR button to OFF Cannot perform tape copy e The position of the INPUT SELECTOR knob Set buttons correctly See section ing and TAPE2 MONITOR button are incorrect COPYING TAPES when using 2 cassette decks e Operation of cassette decks is incorrect Consult the operating instructions for the cassette decks Abnormal func
9. als or touch any other conductors Malfunctioning or breakdowns may occur when conductors come into contact with each other Speaker Impedance The speaker systems used should have a rated impedance in the range of 6 16 Q CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE INPUT OUTPUT CORDS Connect the white plug to the L left channel and the red plug to the R right channel Be sure to push the plugs securely Left channel White plug PANEL FACILITIES FRON T PANEL A 109 Direct Energy MOS TREBLE VOLUME lt C Max POWER HOFF ON switch Press to turn power to the unit ON and OFF VOLUME control Use to adj ust the volume level 3 INPUT SELECTOR knob indicators Turn the nob clockwise or counterclockwise so that the indicator lights for your desired input source Turning the knob clockwise clockwise cD TUNER PHONO LINE TAPE 1 CD R MD causes the lit indicator to right Turning counter causes it to left For compact disc playback with a CD player For AM or FM broadcast reception with a tuner For record playback with a turntable Set to this position when listening to the pro gram froma component connected to the LINE terminals For playback with a cassette deck CD recorder or MD recorder connected to the TAPE1 CD R MD terminals 4 TAPE 2 MONITOR button indicator Use when there
10. companying the appliance IMPORTANT FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM The wires in this mains lead are coloured in proceed as follows outlets the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted The cut off plug should be disposed of and must not be in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of a inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric three pin plug shock The plug or adapter or the distribution panel should be provided with a 5 amp fuse As the colours of the wires NOTE After replacing or changing a fuse the fuse cover in the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which corre sponds to the colour of the insert in the base of the plug accordance with the following code The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the or the word that is embossed on the base of the plug and Blue Neutral terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover If Brown Live The wire which is coloured brown must be connected lost replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured dealer red Only 5A fuses approved by B S I or A S T A to B S 1362 should be used POWER CORD CAUTION Handle the p
11. e decks 2 Select the copying direction with the INPUT SE LECTOR knob and TAPE2 MONITOR button e Whencopying from the cassette deck of the TAPE1 CD R MD terminals to the cassette deck of the TAPE2 MONITOR terminals Set the INPUT SELECTOR knob to TAPE1 CD R MD e When copying from the cassette deck of the TAPE2 MONITOR terminals to the cassette deck of TAPE1 CD R MD terminals Set the TAPE2 MONITOR button to ON and the INPUT SELECTOR knob to a position other than TAPE1 CD R MD 3 Operate the cassette decks to begin copying Set the cassette deck with the original playback tape to the playback mode and set the cassette deck with the blank tape to the recording mode OPERATIONS TO USE THE COMPONENT CONNECTED TO THE TAPE2 MONITOR TERMINALS For a cassette deck e A cassette deck connected here can be operated in the same way recording and playback as a deck connected to the TAPE2 MONITOR terminals e Also if two decks are used you can copy tapes from one deck onto the other see the section on COPYING TAPES Set the TAPE2 MONITOR button to ON 2 Operate the cassette deck to perform playback or recording NOTE The source selected with the INPUT SELECTOR knob is backed up fora few days even when the POWER switch is set to off or the power cord is unpluged After this period the CD is automatically selected when the power is supplied For an adaptor component By connecting a graph
12. ic equalizer source sounds from discs tapes AM FM broadcasts etc can be heard with added sound and tone compensation Sounds compensated with the adaptor component can be recorded on the cassette deck connected to the TAPE1 CD R MD terminals 1 Set the TAPE2 MONITOR button to ON 2 Play back the source 3 Operate the adaptor component NOTE Be sure to perform this operation with the adaptor component power switch in the on position Even when not using the adaptor component its power switch must be left on If the adaptor component is switched off no sound will be pro duced or the playback sound will be distorted 10 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 electrica 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 Symptom Cause Remedy No power supplied to unit e Power plug is disconnected from outlet Insert plug securely into outlet e The amplifier 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 discon nected e
13. is an adaptor component graphic equalizer etc or cassette deck connected to the TAPE2 MONITOR terminals On Indicator lights when using the adaptor component or listening to the cassette deck Off Indicator goes off when not in use NOTES e When no connections are made to the TAPE2 MONITOR terminals or when they are not in use be sure to set this switch to the off position No sound will be heard if itis set to the on position e When the TAPE2 MONITOR indicator is on and the INPUT SELECTOR knob is not set to TAPE1 CD R MD the signals which are input through TAPE2 MONITOR are then output at TAPE1 CD R MD REC OUT PANEL FACILITIES BALANCE control Should normally be left in the center position Adjust balance if the sound is louder from one of the speakers If the right side is louder turn toward the L left position and if the left side is louder turn toward the R right position NOTE This control does not operate when the DIRECT button is in the on position DIRECT button indicator Use this button when you do not wish to pass the output from input terminal equipment through the various frequency ad justing circuits BASS TREBLE BALANCE LOUDNESS On The indicator lights The signals passing through the input terminals are reproduced without passing through the various frequency adjusting circuits This results in flat pure sound which is a more faithful reproduction of the input source
14. ower 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 MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL SURFACES e Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt e 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 benzine insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit since these will corrode the surfaces CONTENTS FEATURES E Advanced Direct Energy MOS Power Amp Pioneer incorporates highest quality amp circuitry featur ing Advanced Direct Energy MOS FET devices which can achieve higher performance Together with Pioneer s origi nal Wide Range Linear Circuit technology they reduce power consumption while maintaining the power output of current
15. tion to improve heat radiation at least 60 cm at top 10 cm at rear and 30 cm at each side If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment heat will build up inside interfering with performance or causing malfunctions e Do not place on a thick carpet bed sofa or fabric having a thick pile Do not cover with fabric or other covering Anything that blocks ventilation will cause internal tem perature to rise which may lead to breakdown or fire hazard CONNECTIONS the AC outlet CD player Cassette deck CD recorder MD recorder Before making or changing the connections switch off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from Cassette deck Adaptor component graphic equalizer etc ORIG PONY OUT Q a NI a or eer SPEAKERS m our m I aa I To an AC wall socket Turntable Speaker DVD player VCR etc Speaker system Left system Right CONNECTING THE SPEAKER CORDS 1 Strip off the vinyl covering and twist the tip of the wire core 10mm Twist the wire core 2 Loosen the knob and insert the wire core into the terminal hole 3 Tighten the knob to fix the wire core in place NOTE Do not allow any of the cord conductors to protrude from the termin
16. tioning of this unit may be cased by static electricity or other external interference To restore normal operation turn the power off and then on again or unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in again 11 SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Section Continuous power output both channels driven at 20 Hz to 20 kHz TAD 0I r B Ouna 30 W 30 W DIN Continuous power output both channels driven at 1 kHz THD 120 3 Oore 40 W 40 W Total harmonic distortion 20 Hz to 20 KHz 15 W 8 Q uirinoniiisieriis 0 08 e The above values are applicable when AC 230 V power is supplied Input sensitivity impedance PHONO MMY sissi annann n 2 8 mV 50 kQ CD TUNER LINE TAPE1 CD R MD TAPE2 MONITOR e e a EN 200 mV 50 kQ PHONO MM overload level TV KAZ TADON Yorri erea aE 150 mV Output level impedance TAPE1 REC TAPE2 MONITOR REC 200 mV 1 kQ Frequency response PHONO MM siseses 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB CD TUNER LINE TAPE1 CD R MD TAPE2 MONITOR EE EE EEE E EO A 5 Hz to 100 kHz 8 dB Tone control BASS armaa 8 dB 100 Hz TREBLE crena E EE EES 8 dB 10 kHz Loudness contour volume control set at 30 dB position EOE I A 6 dB 100 Hz 4 dB 10 kHz Signal to Noise ratio IHF short circuit A network PHONO MM 5 mV input 0 cece eee eee 85 dB CD TUNER LINE TAPE1 CD R MD TAPE2 MONITOR duiged E E A TREN lER 106 dB Signal to Noise ratio DIN continuous power 50 mW PH
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