Pioneer sx 1500 owners manual

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Opera ting

Ins truc tions

STEREO RECEIVER

SEX-1500
SX-1EDOL

I These operating instructions are applicable to models SX-1500 and SX-l500L.

o The illustmtion is for the model SX-1500, However, the description also applies to the model SX-1500L.

(The illustration shows model SX-1500I

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 fin-
ished 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 0R SHOCK HAZARD,
Do NOT EXPOSE THIs APPLIANCE To RAIN 0R MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
[For U.S. and Canadian models]

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear
panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed war-
ranty card and keep in a secure area. This is for your security.

Before Operating, Check the Position of

These Switches ..........
Checking Accessory Items
Connections .
Front Panel FaCIIItIes
Setting the Unit Prior to Operation .
Graphic Equalizer Controls .......................................

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CONTENTS

[For Canadian model]

CAUTION: To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK Do NOT
usE TI-IIs (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLEss THE BLADES CAN
BE FULLY INSERTED To PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LEs cuocs ELEC-
TRIoUEs NE PAS UTILIsER CE1TE FICHE POLARISEE AVEc
UN PROLONGATEUH UNE PRISE DE counANT OU UNE
AUTRE s0RTIE DE counANT. SAUF SI LEs LAMEs PEUVENT
ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAIssER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DEc0UVERT.

Listening to the Broadcast ....................................... 7
Presetting Stations ...................
To Listen to Other Music Sources .
Tape Recording
Hints for Better Receptlon
Troubleshooting .............. ..
Specifications ..................................................... 12

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the ulely and
operating instructions should be read belore the
appliance is operated,

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The oparlling instruc-
tions should be retained lot future relerence,
REED WARNING - All warnings on th appliance
and in the operating instructions should be adhered

tot

FOLLOW INsTRUchoNs - All operating and use
instructions should be Iollowed.

WATER AND MOISTURE - The appliance should
not be used near water - lor example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink. laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, atc,

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 intarlers with
its proper ventilation. For example. the appl nca
should not be situated on a bed, sole. rug, or
similar surtece that may block the ventilation open-
inge; or, placed I built-in innlllun'on, euch as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow ol
air through the ventilation openings.

HEAT - The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such a radi ors, heat registers,
stoves, or other I on (including amplifier!)
that produce heat.

POWER SOURCES - The appliance thould be con-
nected to a power supply only ol the type describ-
ed in the operating instructions or as marked on the
appliance.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Powereupply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
Igainet them. paving panicular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit hunt the appliance.

POLARIZATION - ll your purchased product is pm-
vided with a polarised power plug, please read the
lallowing instructions. This product is equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug is plug
having one blade wider than the other). This plug
will lit into the power outlet only one way. This is s
safety leature. ll you are unable to insert the plug
luiiy into the outlet. try reversing the ping. ii the
plug should still lail to lit, cont-(.1 your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not daleet the
safety purpose ol the polarized plug.

CLEANING - The appliance should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a solt dry cloth. Never
clean with lurnitute wax. benrine, insecticides or
other volatile liquids since they may corrode the
cabinet.

no th-riutmrialvrnll w.

POWER LINES - An outdoor antenna should be
located away lrorn power lines.

NONUSE PERIODS - Thl painter cord OI Iha ap-
pliance should be unplugged item the outlet when
leh unused tor a long period or time.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Cara should be
taken so that objects do not lull Ind quuidl am not
spilled into the enclosure through openings.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - TM applianm
should be serviced by Pioneer authorized service
center or qualiliad service personnel when:

0 The power-supply cord or the plug ha! been
damaged; or

- Obiecta have lalien, or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance; or

- The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

- The appliance does not appear to operate normally
or axhihite ls marked change in plriormlnc

- The appliance has been dropped; or the enclosure
damaged.

SERVICING - The user should not attempt to «Irvin
the appliance beyond that described ' the
operating instnictions. For all other servicing, con-
tact the "amt Planar lulhollxad Ilrvlce cantlri

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OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDINO - ii an

outside antenna is connected to the antenna
tenninal, be eum the antenna lvfllm it
grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built up static
charges.
In the U.SiA. section 310 oi the National Elec-
tricll Coda, ANSI/NFPA NO. 704984, pros
vidas inlormation with respect to proper
grounding at the mast and Npportlng struc-
ture, grounding otths leadin wire to an anten~
na discharge unit, size or grounding conduc-
tors, locetion cl antenna»dischatge unit, con-
nection to grounding electrodes, and re
quiramante {or the grounding electrode, See
Fig. A.

in) Use No. I0 AWG [5.3 mm')
copper, No. 8 AWG 18.4
mm aluminum, No. I7
AWG (L0 mm) copper
clad 5188i, bronze wire, or
larger as ground wire.

b) Secure antenna leadvin and
ground wires to house with
stand-alt insulators spaced
Irom 4 leet (L22 meters) to
a Ieet [1.33 meters) apart.

cl Mount antenna discharge

ANTENNA unit as closely as possible to

D " w'" where lead-in enters house.

men or:
INSULAIMS s

to EXTERNAL minim d) Use iumpet wire not smaller
TERMINALS or PRODUCT

than No.8 AWG (13.3 mm')
copper or equivalent when
separate antenna-ground-
lng electrode is used.

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IMPORTANT 1

The lightning llash with arrowhead, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user at the
presence at unlnsulatad "dangerous voltage" within the
products enclosure that may be ol aunlciant magnitude
to constitute a rtstt ol 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 USERr
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an aquilataral triangle is
intended to alert the user at the presence at important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliancaa

IMPORTANT 2

II the epparahis is fitted with Ac mains power outletls),
see REAR PANEL FACILITIES Ior convenient connec-
tion OI additional Ni-Fi componentlsi. Make all connec-
tions to the AC Outlctlil and Ihe Elgnll Iorminala first.
Connect the plug to the well aocket last, make sure that
the power switch is on. Disconnect the wall plug when
the equipment is not in lregulerl use, a.g. when on
vacation.

FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM

Thu wires in this main: land are coloured in accordance
with the IOllowing code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

At the colours or the wires in the mains lead ol this ap~
paratus may not corresoond wlIh the coloured marking
ldentilying the terminals in your plug proceed as
lollows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or col-
oured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or col-
oured red.

Equlpmont acid In thl U.K, It not supplicfl with I
powtr plug.