Pioneer sx 253 r owners manual

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STEREO RECEIVER

SX~303R
SX-ZSER
SX-ZO3

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
Ior 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.

Operating

Instructions

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WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN 0R MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

[For U.$. 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

[For Canadian models)

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS
IPOLARIZEDIPLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEP~
TACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN
BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE

ATTENTION:

POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTHIQUES NE PAS
UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLON-
GATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT 0U UNE AUTRE SOR-
TIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE
INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVERT.

TWO VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES

Only multi-voltage models are provided with these

switches. U.S. Canadian models are not provided with

these switches.

Main 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 Iactory, these switches are set to

the power requirements of the destination. Check that they are

set properly before plugging the power cord into the AC outlet. II

the voltage is not properly set or if you move to an area where the

voltage requirements dilfer, adjust the selector switches as

follows.

1. Disconnect the power cord.

2. Use a medium-size screwdriver.

3 Insert the screwdriver into the groove on the voltage selec-
tors and adjust so that the tip of the allow points to the vol»
tage value of your area. '

I. no .m
Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage in your area
lonly SX-303R).

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Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to oprerate the equipment.

CHECKING ACCESSORY ITEMS ---------------------------------- 3
CONNECTIONS -------------- 3
REAR PANEL FACILITIES , 5
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES --------------- we
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FACILITIES a
SETTING THE UNIT PRIOR TO OPERATION ---9
GRAPHIC EQUAL,ZER CONTROLS .............................. 9

CONTENTS

LISTENING TO THE BROADCAST -
DIRECT ACCESS TUNING ----------
PRESEY TUNING ...................................
TO LISTEN TO OTHER MUSIC SOURCES
TAPE RECORDINGM
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................... 15

(U) PIONEER

The Art of Ernertar'nment

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IMPORTANT

The llgmmng flash wrtrl arrowhead. wilhln an Bqulaleral
Uiangle is intended to alarr rlra use! of the presence ol
unlnsulaled dangerous vollage" wlthin me products
enclosure that may be of sulilcwnt magnitude to constltuta
a risk DI elecmc shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO IREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVEH (OR SACK). MO USER~
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SSRVICTNG TO
QUALIFIED SEfiVICE PERSONNEL.

Mrs exclamation palm wllnln an equilateral mangle l5
mrsndad to aim the user or the presence al lmpormnt
operating and maintenance lservlcmgl lnstruclions in
ma Ilterature accompanylng me appllancev

READ INSTRUCTIONS A All the salary ma opararmg
inslmcllons should be read before the apoilance ls
operared,

REIMN INSTRUCTIONS A The operating lrlstrucrons
should be retained for future relerence,

MEED WARNING « Aliwarnings on ma appliance and m
the operalmg lnslmcrlons should be adhered lo.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS A All nmrating and use m-
slrucrlcns should be tallowea,

WATER AND MOISTURE A The appliance should not
be used nearwamr , lol example, near a bamlub.
washhowl. kitchen slnlr, laundry run, in a war base-
ment, or near a swimming pool. etc

LOCATION - The aopliance should be instilled ln a
stable localion.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING 7 Th: anollance
shculd nol be mounted lo a wall or Celilng

VENTILATION ~ The innllarlcz should be situated so
Xhal its location or position does nur lnrsrlela Wllh
its proper ventllanou. For example, the apollanca
should not be Situated on a bed. solar rug, or ilmilar
surlsce rm may block the venillation openings. or,
olaceo ifl a buill'ln lnslailulion, such is i bookcase
or ewmrl that may impede me New olalr lhlollgll
the verllllation onenings.

HEAT - The Ipnlllnce would be situated lwav lrorn
heat smut such in roolalors, hut reglslerl,
stoves, <11 orlm Ippliancu llncludlna ampllliers)
that produce heat.

POWER SOURCES w The woman should be COH
necrnd rn s power supply only 0' me type de-
scribed in m operating msrmcrlons or is mulled
on (he anallance

POWEWCORD PROTECTION Power-wuuly cord!
should be routed so Ihal they are not Ilkcly to be
walked on or plnchud by items placed noun or
rgalnu lrlam. paying pamcular illenllon lo cords
ll piuul. commence receulzcletl and [he pom!
Where they exll iron) the apolilnce

POLARIZATION - II your purchased product ls pro»
vlded with I polarlzed power plug. please read the
lallowmg msrmcllons. This product is equipped
wllh a polarized llllemnllng curranl ime plug la plug
rial/mg and blade wider man [he alhel) This plug
will lll lnlo me powerculler anly one way This ls a
safety lealllls II you are unable to mull the plug
lully imo lhe oullal, lry reversmg the plug ll llle
plug should shil Izil m 6:, Contact your elaclrician to
replace your obmlele oullel. Do nol calm the
salary purpose ol the polarized plug

CLEANING - The apolloncz should be cleaned only
with a polishing clom or a son dry clam. Never
clean Wlm Iumlture wax. benzlne, lnsecllcldes or
curler volume llqulds Smce [hey may corrode the
cabrnel,

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Powm UNES - An ouldoor Milan": should be located
may «on. power lines

NONUSE PERIODS A The power cord or me lpplxance
should be unplugged llom 1h: omlet when lerr Lu"
used in: a long period or rrma,

mum AND unulo ENTRV » Care should be taken
so mar one; do nor lall lad llamas m not spilled
mm the enclosure through opemrrgs,

DAMAGE REQUIRING sun/Ice , The SDpIrance

ournoon ANTENNA GHOUNDING v ll an outside anr
lenrla is connected to me anlenna terminal, be sure
the amarms system rs grounded so as (0 provide
some protection againsr voltage surges and builr
up static charges,
In the u s A serum 510 ml rlre National Eleclrlcal
Code, ANSI/NFPA No, 7021934, provldes lnlermas
rlon wrllr respect to prover groundlng oi the masr
and suppomhg structure, groundrng of me lead~in

wlre m an antenna discharge umt, size nlgroundmg
serum or quzlltlad sen/lee permnnel when. conductors, locallon of antenna drschsrge unit,
The powersuoply card a! me plug has been dam- cannecrlsn lo groundlng electrodes, and require-
aged, m mants lor the gmundlng electrode, See Fig A
Omani: have 'Bllen, m llauld has been spilled mm CAFD' 7 An appliancs and can comblnarlon should be
me awliancs, or moved with cars, Quick stops, excessive force, and
The appliance ms been exposed to lalfl or uneven surlaces may cause me appliance and cart
The appliance does not appear to operate normally combination (0 overturn,
or exhibits a marked change in periormance or
The appliance has bzen dropped, on the enclasllre
damaged
sermons - the use: should not anempl lo servlce

the anallance beyond mr described ln Ihe uDelav

ung msxrucuons For all other sen/long, contacl me

nelresl Pioneer author-red sewite came!

should be serwced by a Pmer amharrzea service

C - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTFNNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810 u 20)

ELECTRIC
SERV|CE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
EQUIPMENT - _ iNEC SECTION BIO -» 2H

, POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
no A ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ARI 250. PART Hi

[50 kHz/9 kHz] position:

CHANNEL STEP SWITCH

(Multi-voltage model only)

The unit has been factory preset to the channel allocation and
deemphasis value for the area in which it is to be solds If these
values are set incorrectly, the frequency display may stop at the
wrong frequency] or sound may be distorted, resulting in an inabil-
ity to reproduce reception signals at their proper sound quality.
For this reason, be sure to confirm that the values are set correct-
Iy before first using the unit.

[100 kHz/IO kHz] position:

Set to this position for areas with an FM reception step of 100
kHz, AM 10 kHzr

NOTE:

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Set to this position, for areas with an FM reception step of 50
kHz, AM 9 kHz.

When unsure about the channel allocation and Lie-emphasis
values for your area, consult your dealer for correct information.

CHANNEL STEP

soerl 'lOOkHz/
9m: lOkHz
I A