Pioneer qx 9900 owners manual

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FEATURES

PLAYBACK OF DISCRETE 4-CHANNEL PRO-
GRAMS POSSIBLE

As model (IX-9900 incorporates 4-channel control am-
plifiers and power amplifiers, discrete 4.channel programs
such as tapes and "QUAD 8" cartridges can be played.
Discrete 4-ch. phonograph discswso-called CD-d records-
can be played with the help of a decoder.

EOUIPPED FOR ALL MATRIX SYSTEMS

Decoding circuits are provided for both regular 4-channel
matrix and SO matrix records.

4CHANNEL EFFECT
STEREO SOURCES

Rear channel signals can be extracted from conventional
2~ch.stereo records, FM stereo broadcasts and tapes, with
the help of the OX-9900's built~in matrix decoder circuit.
These features bring to life a great deal of previously
concealed impact and beauty in your existing tapes and
records.

CONVENTIONAL 2-CHANNEL OPERATION
POSSIBLE, TOO

if desired, all programs can be played in the conventional
2~channel stereo way.

BUILT-IN REVERBERATION UNIT

An echolike reverberation effect can be added to any
program, thanks to the built-in reverberation unit. Rever-
beration time is freely adjustable, the reverb effect can be
imposed on either the front speakers, the rear speakers,
or on micrOphone sound.

SIMULTANEOUS 4oCHANNEL LISTENING IN
TWO SEPARATE ROOMS

As a total of eight speakers can be connected, it is possible
to enjoy 4-channel sound in two separate rooms, or to
create and intricate 4channel 8-speaker sound field arrange-
ment in a large listening room.

OUTPUT LEVEL METERS FOR ALL FOUR
CHANNELS

Four level meters are provided, indicating the amplifier
output to the four channels. This is helpful in obtaining
Optimum balance and to remember optimum control set-
tings for various programs The meters can also be used for
a variety of measurements. Meter sensitivity can be adjusted
in 4 steps for accurate readings in my range.

PROVISIONS FOR CONNECTING TWO TAPE
DECKS

With two tape decks connected. tapes can be duplicated
and edited with great ease.

FROM 2-CHANNEL

FULLY EOUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY CON-
TROLS AND CONNECTORS FOR ALL PUR-
POSES

These include: Separate headphone jacks for front and
rear. Separate bass and treble controls for the front and
rear channels. Individual loudness switches for front and
rear. ~20d8 audio muting switch. FM MPX noise filter, FM
muting. Front left-right, rear left-right and front-rear bal.
ance controls. Provision for using the preamplifier and
power amplifier stages separately.

ADDING OF LIVE SOUND VIA ONE OR TWO
MICROPHONES

The sound ol one or two microphones can be blended into
any music program, for instance to make announcements
or to sing along with the music.

HIGH GRADE CIRCUIT DESIGN IN ALL SEC-
TIONS

For sensitive. clear FM reception, the tuner is equipped
with two FETs, several ICs and ceramic filters. The MPX
stereo decoder is of the time switching type and guarantees
sharp, stable channel separation of FM stereo broadcasts.
For quick, easy tuning, a signal strength meter and a center-
zero tuning meter are provided, and the FM scale is linear
(meaning that frequencies are spaced out evenly over the
scalel.

In the power amplifier, 3 pure complementary OCL circuit
design ls used for optimum stability, freedom from tran-
sient and harmonic distortions, and super-wide power
bandwidth.

LOOKS AS IMPRESSIVE AS IT SOUNDS

To this dchannel receiver, the word "compact" can not
be applied-it is a rather large, impressive looking unit
whose outward appearance already hints at its superb per-
formance and versatility. The dial and meter section is
angled backward for easier reading, program and channel
indicator lamps light up according to operation mode, and
the unit comes installed in a luxurious oiled-walnut cabinet.