Pioneer A9 Stereo Receiver User Manual
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1. Alternatively please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the following address Pioneer Electronics of Canada Inc Customer Satisfaction Department 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 1 877 283 5901 For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Si ce produit doit tre r par au Canada veuillez vous adresser un distributeur autoris Pioneer du Canada pour obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autoris Pioneer le plus pr s de chez vous Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service a la client le de Pioneer Pioneer lectroniques du Canada Inc Service la client le 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 1 877 283 5901 Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit 018 _A_EF ONN SE E E E E E E S ee PS I Published by Pioneer Corporation Copyright 2006 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 90810 1540 U S A TEL 800 421 1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario LR OP2 Canada TEL 1 877 283 5901 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1 B 9120 Melsele Belgium TEL 03 570 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE2. CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections D8 10 3a_En 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 e Start your volume control at a low setting e Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level e Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing
3. BAND 7uneron y Switches between the AM and FM bands page 17 CATEGORY XM Radio only Press to browse digital radio broadcasts page 19 MPX Tuner only Switches between stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts page 17 D ACCESS Press to access a radio station directly using the number buttons page 17 T EDIT Memorizes names stations for recall page 17 CLASS Switches between the three banks of radio station presets page 17 RETURN XM Radio only Press to confirm and exit the current menu Using the remote control Keep in mind the following when using the remote control e Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit e The remote has a range of about 7 m 23 ft at an angle of about 30 from the remote Sensor e Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit s remote sensor 03 Controls and displays En e Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit e Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote TUNED TREBLE A x 1 Tuner Indicators TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode MONO Lights when the MPX button is used to s
4. damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime For U S and Australia Model ENERGY STAR C67 7 3_En Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Applicable to California U S A We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from 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 001_En POWER CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug Do not pull ou
5. extend the FM antenna Tully and fix to a wall or door frame Don t drape loosely or leave coiled up Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use a 75 Qcoaxial cable to connect an external FM antenna One touch PAL connector MMe noor ABE T 2 We 75 Q coaxial cable To improve AM reception Connectadmto6m 15 Tt to 18 ft length of vinyl coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna Outdoor oe antenna 5mto6m 15 ft to 18 ft Indoor antenna vinyl coated wire na J La Loop ANTENNA _ AE orld For the best possible reception suspend horizontally outdoors gt Connecting up Connecting the speakers Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal Also make sure the positive and negative terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 4 0 16 Q Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source Left speaker SIGNAL e Connect the speakers to the speaker terminals as shown above Connections for the left soeaker are shown Connect the right speaker in the same way You can use either bare wire connections or banana plugs to do this see below SPEAKER L Bare wire connections Make sure
6. interface It is possible to listen to two channels of audio from your computer by connecting to the USB interface on the rear of this receiver Depending on your model of computer and the software installed you can listen to the stereo audio source through the speaker setup you ve connected to this receiver B type USB connector SIGNAL xO L This receiver A type USB connector 1 Connect your computer s USB terminal to the USB terminal on the rear panel of this receiver 2 Switch on your computer and this receiver Note 3 If you re connecting for the first time wait for the USB driver installation to finish The installation may take a minute or two to complete Make sure you leave the USB cable connected until the dialog box indicates that the USB setup is finished Note that some older operating systems may require a disc for installation 4 Press USB to select the USB input You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel 5 Make any necessary settings required to select the USB interface as your computer audio output You will need to make sure the correct speaker setting is selected with the audio software you re using Please refer to the manual that came with the software to make these settings 6 Turn up the volume control on your computer and this receiver You may want to start with a fairly low volume on this receiver and turn it up as necessary after you ve c
7. playback of a e Move the cassette deck further from your receiver until the noise cassette deck disappears Turntable seems noisy and e Make sure the MM MC switch on the rear of the receiver near the distorted or low in volume PHONO input is in the proper position for your turntable Problem Can t operate the remote control The display is dark or off Additional information Remedy e Replace the battery refer to page 7 e Operate within 7 m 23 ft 30 of the remote sensor on the front panel refer to page 13 e Remove the obstacle or operate trom another position e Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light e Press DIMMER on the remote repeatedly to return to the default XM radio messages Message Cause Action ANTENNA The XM antenna is not connected Check that the XM antenna cable is attached securely ANT ERR A short circuit occurring inthe antennaor Make sure that there is nothing unusual with surrounding antenna cable the antenna or antenna cable Switch the power off then back on again UPDATING The radio is being updated with the latest Wait until the encryption code has been encryption code updated Channels 00 and 01 should function normally NO SIGNAL The XM signal is too weak at the current n a location LOADING The receiver is acquiring audio or program Wait until the information has been received information OFF AIR The channel currently
8. selected has stopped Select another channel broadcasting CH You have selected a channel that does not The receiver will automatically switch to exist or that you have not subscribed to channel 001 or the last selected channel There is no artist name feature song No action needed program title or channel category associated with the channel at this time e FTC Continuous power output both Specifications channels driven at 1 kHz TAD TON A O e i en eee 65 W 65 W TAOTO OD a n a aa 55 W 55 W Amplifier section Power output specification is for when power supply is 120 V Total harmonic distortion 20 AZ tO 20 KAZ OAV OOO cic eS ean Wee 0 05 e Continuous power output both channels driven at 20 Hz to 20 kHz THD 0 2 4Q THD 0 2 8Q Measured with DIRECT button switched on Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer Additional information 07 Audio section e Input Sensitivity Impedance CD TAPE AUX x04 48 4 de oan 200 mV 47 KQ PHONO MM 0 ee 2 8 MV 47 KQ PHONOWMCG c3 waco noes eeeawees 0 3 mV 100 O e Frequency response CD TAPE AUX USB 22 44 5 Hz to 100 kHz dB PHONO MM aaa 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 2 dB PHONO MC 20 Hz to 20 KHz 0 38 dB e PHONO MM overload level 1 kHz VAIO 96 an e962 wwe aaa 60 mV e PHONO MC overload level 1 kHz THD Oe cs ok ees Be hehe we 6 mV e Output Level Impedance TAPE REG su cues teu deem ow aes 200 mV 1 kQ e Tone control PACS stec
9. that the speaker cable you re going to use is properly prepared with about 3 8 inch of insulator stripped from each wire and the exposed wire strands twisted together fig A Connecting up 02 To connect a terminal unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire fig B Once the wire is in position tighten the terminal until the wire is firmly clamped fig C fig A 3 8 in A Important Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for details on how to connect the other end of the speaker cables to your speakers O Caution e These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS live voltage To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts e Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel this may cause the receiver to turn off automatically Plugging in Make sure to complete all connections before connecting to an AC outlet e Connect the AC power cord to the AC IN inlet on the rear panel of the receiver then plug into a power outlet 03 Controls and displays En Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel ELITE 1 POWER HOFF ON 2 STANDBY indicator 3 Character display page 14 4 DIRECT Press to switch the Direct listening feature on or off page 15 5 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an inpu
10. G dh Secu bah ee oleae le oad 26 Cleaning the unters aanrand trea Ea 27 Chapter 1 Before you start Features e Quick response power supply circuit The superior power supply circuit adopted by this unit achieves vastly improved response by employing no feedback circuitry toriodal transformers and low impedence parallel main capacitors characteristicly used in profes sional audio monitoring e Twin mono symmetrical construction This receiver offers a new advancement in stereo imaging with the completely independent construction of left right power amplification units and twin transformers e Direct construction In addition to the improved symmetrical design the signal path of each block is designed for shortest signal path for minimum deterioration of signal clarity e Wide Range Linear Circuit Through this proprietary feedback circuit an output signal of low impedance offering a flat even response over the widest possible frequency range is delivered to your speakers e Sound Retriever The analog Sound Retriever feature employs new technology that helps remove the adverse effects of compression on audio files by restoring bandwidth and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after they have been compressed resulting in a wider sound stage e USB interface The USB interface allows you to listen to two channel audio from a PC connected to this receiver ED Before you start e XM Radio ready The XM Ra
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12. OTICE THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY D1 4 2 6 1_En NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help D8 10 1 2_En Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment D8 10 2_En Th
13. Pion eer sound vision soul A9 SX A9 J Stereo Receiver ELITE Register your product at www pioneerelectronics com US www pioneerelectronics ca Canada e Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft Receive free tips updates and service bulletins on your new product Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter Operating Instructions Location rear of the unit CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead within CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral an equilateral triangle is intended to alert TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC triangle is intended to alert the user to the the user to the presence of uninsulated HOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR presence of important operating and dangerous voltage within the product s NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS maintenance Servicing instructions in the enclosure that may be of sufficient REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIE literature accompanying the appliance magnitude to constitute a risk of electric E PERSONNEL shock to persons D1 4 2 3_En IMPORTANT N
14. TIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING The product 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 ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn VENTILATION Slots and openings i
15. a ea eani Rah Ok eee R 1 Operating instructions Note e Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements Cleaning the unit e Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt e When the surface is 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 cleansers Never use thinners benzine insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit since these will corrode the surface ee ee a 1 Should this product require service in the U S A and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company or if you wish to purchase replacement parts operating instructions service manuals or accessories please call the number shown below 800 421 1404 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support Division at the above listed number for assistance Pioneer Electronics USA Inc Customer Support Division PO BOX 1760 Long Beach CA 90801 1760 U S A For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Should this product require service in Canada please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada
16. asa ka aaa ex Using external antennas 0 5 Connecting the speakers 2 eee eee F WIG OUNO A atari etre gees Beta ee 03 Controls and displays ront ONG eenaa nea ected E een ReMIOLE COMING eae nee En EA Using the remote control IS UG suze amp condense Gre ween aie See ay a a 04 Listening to your system Using Direct listening sce 4 5 dave ar ete aw Using the Sound Retriever 2 eee eae Using the balance and tone controls Playing other SOUCES i ace a ates aca ee was Making an audio recording 5 05 Using the tuner EISTENING LOE TAG Ore iiid aig tend ae ee 17 Savnar aion p e e scones cece accra aviary a 17 Naming statom reseler aan aei obs e aD 17 Listening to station presets ssns 17 06 Other connections ISIC AMEA Orada aia a amp een 19 Connecting your XM Radio receiver 19 LISTENING TO AM TRAC Oia a 2222 tnt eae eta 19 Saving Channel Presets jes Sad at bares 20 Usma tme USB IMen aCe a ecw eaves odd i 21 Connecting an additional amplifier 22 COnnectind an IR recever i ius aae se eed ies 23 Operating other Pioneer components with this OS SCM SOL yea acs ars tare Ge airaaias ape bene Gee 23 Switching components on and off using the TZONT IG OX ra Satara bigs San oat ale a anne of ceo 24 07 Additional information TOWNE SNOOUTIG ea date emake oro ee ah eer 25 XM TACIO MIOSSAGES wats ca seice ae Sect aia ene a ew Sei 26 SDSCINCAHON
17. ashes or failures or any other possible computer problems due to this configuration Microsoft Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition Windows 98 and Windows N T are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries 06 Other connections Connecting an additional amplifier This receiver has more than enough power for any home use but it s possible to add an additional amplifier using the pre outs Make the connections shown below to add an amplifier to power your speakers e Before making or changing the connections switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet i kO 4 a MM MC AUX1 AUX2 cD O This receiver Other connections Ca Connecting an IR receiver If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit you can use an optional IR receiver such as a Niles or Xantech unit to control your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver i Closet or shelving unit Non Pioneer el component a Pioneer component TiL H R 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the IR OUT jack on the rear of this receiver to link it to the IR recei
18. ations each 1 Tune to a station you want to memorize then press T EDIT The display shows ST MEMORY then a blinking memory class Note 2 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then press ST to select the station preset you want 3 Press ENTER to store the station Naming station presets You can your station presets for easy recall 1 Choose the preset you want to name See Listening to station presets below 2 Press T EDIT A cursor appears at the first character position 3 Input the name you want then press ENTER Names can be up to four characters long e Use the ST buttons to select characters and ENTER to confirm If no character is input a space is input tip e Once you have named a station preset you can press DISPLAY when listening to a station to switch the display between the name and the frequency Listening to station presets You will need to have some presets stored to do this See Saving station presets above if you haven t done this already 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner 1 If you make a mistake halfway through press D ACCESS twice to cancel the frequency and start over 2 When saving an FM frequency the MPX setting is also stored 3 Station memories will be lost if the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for an extended period En 05 Using the tuner 2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored Press repeat
19. compatibility e f using two remote controls at the same time the IR receiver s remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel En 06 Other connections Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger You can connect components in your system to this receiver through a 12 volt trigger If you turn the power to a connected component on the power to this receiver is also turned on This receiver will not turn on if you turn a connected component off while this receiver is currently off e Connect the 12V TRIGGER jack of this receiver to the 12V trigger of another component Use a cable with a mono mini plug on each end for the connection Note 1 When this system is already on switching the connected component on will have no effect switching the connected compo nent off will have no effect in any case En Additional information CH Chapter 7 Additional information 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 Ifthe 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 e f the unit does not operate
20. cting up En Chapter 2 Connecting up Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit as shown in the illustration If this happens the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers A Important e Before making or changing any connections switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet Connecting audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of component you re connecting Follow the steps below to connect a CD player tape recorder turntable or other audio component a G R MM MC PHONO This receiver Tape deck etc CD player etc 1 Connect the analog audio outputs of your CD player or other component to the CD inputs on this receiver Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown Connecting up e Connect any other components Such as an iPod dock or a portable audio player to the AUX inputs in the same way 2 Connect the analog outputs of your tape deck or other recorder to the TAPE inputs IN on this receiver Then connect the audio inputs on the tape deck to the TAPE outputs OUT on this receiver This will allow you to make recordings from the components connected to this receiver Use stereo RCA phono cables as shown 3 Turntables only Connect the audio outputs of your tur
21. dio terminal on this receiver provides a quick and easy connection to XM Radio the leading provier of satellite radio service in the United States Visit www xmradio com for more details on this Service e Fine tuned to world class standards With the cooperation of the world class studio engineers at AIR Studios this receiver has been AIR Studios certified What s in the box Please contirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it e Remote control e Lithium battery CR2025 e AM loop antenna e FM wire antenna e Power cable e Operating instructions e Warranty card Before you start Inserting the battery Insert the lithium battery CR2025 into the remote control as shown below The battery supplied with this unit is stored in the battery casing see step 3 below When you notice a decrease in the operating range replace the battery in the same manner TA 3 1 Push the release tab to the right to open the battery casing 2 Pull out the battery casing 3 Remove the battery from the casing If you re doing this for the first time remove the protective seal from the battery supplied with the system before re inserting it 4 Place a new battery in the casing Make sure the side of the battery is facing up when you place it in the space provided oO Caution When using lithium batteries please observe the following e There is danger of explosion if the ba
22. e you want to record Tune to the radio station load the CD set up the turntable etc 3 Prepare the recorder Insert a blank tape MD etc into the recording device and set the recording levels Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this 4 Start recording then start playback of the source component Note 1 The receiver s volume balance and tone controls have no effect on the recorded signal En Using the tuner CH Chapter 5 Using the tuner Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts 1 Press TUNER then press BAND to select the tuner band 2 Tune to a station There are four ways to do this Automatic tuning Press and hold TUNE for about a second Searching automatically stops at the next station Manual tuning To change the frequency one step at atime press TUNE High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE continuously Direct access Use the number buttons to enter the frequency For example to tune to 106 00 FM press 1 0 6 0 0 If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast Saving station presets This receiver can memorize up to 30 stations stored in three banks of 10 st
23. eagederenaon seen 4 10 dB 100 Hz Treble 2ircacaatevoat ead ohana 10 dB 10 kHz e Signal to Noise Ratio CD TAPE AUX 200 mV input cia aid ans 103 dB PHONO VIM 2 6 MV INPUT saa eve awn 80 dB FHONG VIC O 2 MAY WA DOD bar 6 ada kei 70 dB e FM Tuner Section Frequency Range 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity Mono 13 2 dBf IHF 1 3 uV 75 Q 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono 20 2 dB Stereo 38 6 dBf Signal to Noise Ratio Mono 73 dB at 85 dBf Stereo 70 dB at 85 dBf Distortion ace achlw 2 eae w ces Stereo 0 5 1 kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity 60 dB 400 kHz Stereo Separation eee 40 dB 1 kHz Frequency Response 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1 dB Antenna Input FTC 75 Q unbalanced e AM Tuner Section Frequency Range 530 kHz to 1700 kHz Sensitivity IHF Loop antenna 350 uV m Signal to Noise Ratio cee ee 50 dB ANTENNA ccc eee eee eee Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power requirements AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption s ovs4254wewnGaen es 200 W ELON iapa E ee eee 0 6 W Dimensions 420 mm W x 113 mm H x 369 mm D 16 9 16 in W x 41 16 in H x 14 17 32 in D Weight without package P EO S 10 8 kg 23 1b T302 Accessories Remote CON MO awww 4 aaia 1 PiU paten CRZ029 iin awd bare Gea oad 1 AM loop antenna oaaaaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa 1 FM wire antenna aoaaa a 1 Power cable auauua 1 Waa O e
24. edly to cycle through classes A B and C 3 Press ST to select the station preset you want En Other connections Ca Chapter 6 Other connections Using XM Radio XM is the leading provider of satellite radio in the United States Through two high power satellites Rock and Ro XM Radio service offers over 150 channels of music news talk sports and children s programming on a monthly subscription basis XM Radio offers consumers clear sound quality from digital signal radio an extensive variety of programming and nationwide coverage Visit www xmradio com for more details on this service Connecting your XM Radio receiver After purchasing a Connect and Play antenna sold separately you will also need to activate the XM Radio digital radio service to receive broadcasts Connect and Play antenna SPEAKER L This receiver Note 1 Connect an XM Radio Connect and Play antenna to the XM Radio jack on the rear of this receiver You will also need to activate the XM Radio service When activating the XM Radio Connect and Play digital antenna make sure to wait until the activation process is complete before changing the XM RADIO function Changing to another input source will stop the activation process 2 Use the XM input selector button to switch to the XM Radio input For best reception you may need to move the Connect and Play antenna near a window the southernmo
25. elect mono mode 2 Tone control indicators TREBLE Lights when high range tone adjustment is applied BASS Lights when low range tone adjustment is applied 3 Sound Retriever indicator Lights when the Sound Retriever function is enabled 4 Master volume level 5 FM Lights when FM broadcasts are received AM Lights when AM broadcasts are received 6 XM Lights when XM radio broadcasts are received 7 Character display Displays various system information 8 MHz Lights when an FM frequency is displayed KHz Lights when an AM frequency is displayed Listening to your system CH Chapter 4 Listening to your system Using Direct listening Use the Direct listening feature when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source All unnecessary signal processing is bypassed and you re left with the pure sound SOUICE e While listening to a source press DIRECT to switch Direct listening on or off Using the Sound Retriever When audio data is removed during the compression process sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image The analog Sound Retriever feature employs new technology that helps remove the adverse effects of compressing 2 channel audio Tiles by restoring bandwidth and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after they have been compressed resulting in a wider sound stage e Press S RETRIEVER to switch the sound retriever on or off The BS indicator in
26. hecked your levels 7 Start playback of a source on your computer A Important If you have followed the steps above and still can t hear any audio output try the following e Switch the receiver off then on again e Selecting another input source like CD or TAPE then back to USB 1 e Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 98 Second Edition operating systems have been tested for compatibility but depending on your computer setup you may find that your system is not compatible e Make sure your USB cable connects from an A type connector from your PC to a 4 pin B type connector to this unit e The USB specification is version 1 1 compatible and the USB Audio Class specification is 1 0 compatible e Computer alert sounds will also be heard through the speakers unless you disable them from the computer s control panel e You won t be able to hear the audio from the USB connection through the digital outputs of this unit 4 e Note that using hubs or extensions may cause connection problems 2 If your PC doesn t recognize this unit try reconnecting the USB cable If it is still unrecognized restart the computer En O Caution e Make sure you don t switch off the computer or unplug the USB cable during playback To prevent noise being output don t use other software on your computer during playback e Pioneer is not responsible for computer system damage software cr
27. ide antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing o qualified service personnel under the ollowing conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged iquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product f the product has been exposed to rain or water e f the product does not operate normally by o h e lowing the operating instructions Adjust only ose controls that are covered by the operating nst
28. ing pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard 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 Figure A LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outs
29. is Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada D8 10 1 3_EF WARNING JO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK CAUTION PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD D1 4 2 1_En RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE 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 This product contains mercury Disposal of this A DECOUVVERT D2 4 4 1_EF material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance www eiae org K057_En WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling D36 P4_A_En IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated RETAIN INSTRUC
30. n the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un used for a long period of time GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION e fthis product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fit into the 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 e fthis product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third ground
31. normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions Problem Remedy The power does not turn on e Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again e Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel This could cause the receiver to shut off automatically e If you re trying to switch on using the remote control make sure the front panel POWER button is switched on first e f the power shuts off automatically take the unit to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing No sound is output when a e Make sure the component is connected correctly refer to Connecting function is selected up on page 8 e Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off Considerable noise in radio e Connect the antenna page 9 and adjust the position for best reception broadcasts e Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires e Fully extend the FM wire antenna position for best reception and secure to a wall or connect an outdoor FM antenna e Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna page 9 e Turn off equipment causing interference or move it away from the receiver or move antennas farther away from equipment causing noise Broadcast stations cannot be e Connect an outdoor antenna refer to page 9 selected automatically Noise during
32. ntable to the PHONO inputs on this receiver e f your turntable has a grounding wire secure it to the ground terminal on this receiver If your turntable has line level outputs i e it has a built in phono pre amp connect it to the AUX inputs Instead e Make sure the MM MC switch is in the proper position If the sound of the turntable seems loud and distorted or overly soft try switching the setting Note Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below To improve reception and sound quality connect external antennas see Using external antennas below 1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires 2 Push open the tabs then insert one wire fully into each terminal then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires 3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand To fix the stand to the antenna bend in the direction indicated by the arrow then clip the loop onto the stand fig a e f you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface secure the stand with screws fig b before clipping the loop to the stand Make sure the reception is clear 1 iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries 4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception 5 Connect the FM wire antenna in the same way as the AM loop antenna For best results
33. ructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician o restore the product to its normal operation e f the product has been dropped or damaged in any way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Ea ANTENNA lt 2 LEAD IN ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig A GROUND CLAMP WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS 4 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE D1 4 2 2_En
34. st window should produce the best results e f after pressing XM the display shows ANTENNA try disconnecting the antenna and reconnecting Listening to XM Radio After connecting you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the front panel display Selecting channels and browsing by genre You can browse XM Radio channels in the order that they appear or you can narrow your channel search by genre 1 Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold separately Premium Channel available at additional monthly cost In stallation costs and other fees and taxes including a one time activation fee may apply Subscription fee is consumer only All fees and programming subject to change Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1 800 XMRADIO Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmra dio com Only available in the 48 contiguous United States 2 After unplugging the receiver LOADING shows in the display for about 1 minute when switched back on 06 Other connections e Use the f buttons to select a channel 1 Press CLASS to select the class in which then press ENTER to listen to the XM radio the channel is stored broadcast Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A B e To browse by genre first press and C CATEGORY Uce E P ORECA genie 2 Press to select
35. t source 6 MASTER VOLUME 7 Remote sensor 8 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones when connected there is no sound output from the speakers Controls and displays CH Remote control l nd 0 z i n lt e Si aa bai G eS amp 4 c 2 m fa gt m q e x x lt la gt ty a E lel N eE gt Y D A a CE n UJ ST A T EDIT g i gt CLASS es 7 a STEREO RECEIVER Pioneer 1 Switches the receiver between standby and on 2 Input selector buttons Press to select an input source 3 S RETRIEVER Press to switch the Sound Retriever on off page 15 4 TONE BAL controls Use to adjust the tone and balance page 15 5 Number buttons Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency page 17 6 lt f TUNE ST ENTER Use the TUNE buttons to find radio frequencies and use ST to find preset stations page 17 7 DIMMER Dims or brightens the display or switches the backlight off 8 DIRECT Press to access Direct listening page 15 9 VOLUME Use to set the listening volume 10 MUTE Mutes unmutes the sound 11 Tuner and XM Radio controls DISPLAY XM Radio only Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies page 17
36. t 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 a 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 fora replacement s002_En This product is for general household purposes Any failure due to use for other than household purposes such as long term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period K041_En Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly After you have finished reading the instructions put them in a safe place for future reference Contents 01 Before you start FEAE att ard cub seus ek gs Si che alle Vet SING DO se aig eine a ot fae avana avn Inserting the battery scacc wow eceoe a ened bo Installing the receiver 2 eee eee eee 02 Connecting up Making cable connections Connecting audio components Connecting antennas sel
37. the channel preset then press ENTER you want e To cancel and exit any time press e You can also use the number buttons on RETURN the remote control to recall the channel preset Tip Connect amp Play XM Ready and The Ultimate Playlist are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc e You can select channels directly by 2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc All rights reserved pressing D ACCESS then the three digit All other trademarks are the property of their channel number respective owners e You can press DISPLAY to change XM Radio information in the front panel display Saving channel presets This receiver can memorize up to 30 channels stored in three banks or classes A B and C of 10 stations each 1 Select the channel you want to memorize See Selecting channels and browsing by genre above 2 Press T EDIT The display shows a blinking memory class 3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then press to select the channel preset you want You can also use the number buttons to select a preset e The default for all presets is CH001 4 Press ENTER After pressing ENTER the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the XM channel Listening to channel presets You will need to have some presets stored to do this Note 1 Select CH000 RADIO ID from the front panel display to check the Radio ID of the Connect and Play antenna En Other connections Ca Using the USB
38. the front display lights to indicate the Sound Retriever is on Using the balance and tone controls Depending on what you are listening to you may want to adjust the bass treble or left right balance using the remote control Note 1 Press TONE BAL to select the option you want then use the L and R buttons to adjust as necessary e BASS Adjust the amount of bass from 10 to 10 e TRE Adjust the amount of treble from 10 to 10 e BAL Adjust the amount of left right balance as you like FLAT indicates a centered balance Wait about five seconds for your changes to be input automatically The BASS and TREBLE indicators light in the front panel when the corresponding tone control is active e To return to the flat setting tone control off press L and R at the same time Playing other sources 1 Turn on the power of the playback component 2 Turn on the power of the receiver 3 Select the source you want to playback Use the input select buttons or INPUT SELECTOR dial 4 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1 1 The Sound Retriever balance and tone controls are disabled and the front panel display switches off gt Listening to your system Making an audio recording You can make an audio recording from any audio source connected to the receiver 1 Select the source you want to record Use the input select buttons INPUT SELECTOR 2 Prepare the sourc
39. ttery is incorrectly replaced Make sure to replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer e Dispose of used battery cells immediately after replacement Keep away from children If swallowed please contact a doctor immediately Lithium batteries may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if misused Do not disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Remove the battery if the unit isn t going to be used for a month or more e When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction s rules that apply in your country or area e Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place such as inside a car or near a heater This can cause batteries to leak overheat explode or catch fire It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries Installing the receiver e When installing this unit make sure to put it on a level and stable surface Don t install it on the following places onacolor IV the screen may distort near a cassette deck or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field This may interfere with the sound in direct sunlight in damp or wet areas in extremely hot or cold areas in places where there is vibration or other movement in places that are very dusty in places that have hot fumes or oils Such as a kitchen gt Conne
40. ver Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for the connection e f you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit s sensor below to connect to the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR OUT jack Note Operating other Pioneer components with this unit s sensor Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link components together so that you can use just the remote sensor of one component When you use a remote control the control signal is passed along the chain to the appropriate component e Note that if you use this feature make sure that you also have at least one set of analog audio sacks connected to another component for grounding purposes 1 Connect the CONTROL OUT of this receiver to the CONTROL IN jack of another Pioneer component Use a cable with a mono mini plug on each end for the connection Pioneer component This receiver Pioneer component remote control 2 If the Pioneer component also has a CONTROL OUT jack you can continue the chain in the same way for as many components as you have 1 e Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sen sor window e Note that other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology Refer to the manual that came with your component to check for IR
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