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Operating
Instructions
STEREO
DOUBLE
CASSETTE
TAPE
DECK
AMPLIFIER
DC-X55Z/DC-555Z
STEREO
CASSETTE
TAPE DECK
AMPLIFIER
DC-X33Z/DC-333Z
FM/AM
DIGITAL
SYNTHESIZER
TUNER
F-X552Z/F-X55ZL/TX-555Z/TX-555ZL
AM/FM
STEREO
TUNER
F-X33Z/F-X33ZL
/
TX-333Z/TX-333ZL
STEREO
TURNTABLE
PL-X55Z/PL-X33Z/PL-555Z/
PL-333Z
Thank
you
for
buying
this
Pioneer
product.
?lease
read
through
these
operating
instructions
so
you
will
snow
how
to
operate
your
model
properly.
After
you
have
‘inished
reading
the
instructions,
.put
them
away
in
a
safe
alace
for
future
reference,
rn
some
countries
or
regions,
the
shape
of
the
power
plug
and
jower
outlet
may
sometimes
differ
from
that
shown
in
the
ex-
slanatory
drawings.
However,
the
method
of
connecting
and
operating
the
unit
is
the
same.
WARNING:
to
prevent
FIRE
OR
SHOCK
HAZARD,
0
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
MPORTANT
NOTICE
‘For
U.S,
and
Canadian
models]
The
serial
number
for
this
equipment
is
located
on
the
rear
yanel.
Please
write
this
serial
number
on
your
enclosed
war-
‘anty
card
and
keep
in
a
secure
area.
This
is
for
your
security.
‘For
Canadian
model]
CAUTION:
to
prevent
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
JSE
THIS
(POLARIZED)
PLUG WITH
AN
EXTENSION
CORD,
ECEPTACLE
OR
OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS
THE
BLADES
CAN
38
FULLY
INSERTED
TO
PREVENT
BLADE
EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION:
pour
prevenir
tes
cHocs
ELEC-
TRIQUES
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
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PARTIE
4
DECOUVERT.
——
CONTENTS
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Initial
Tarmatilel
Set
Up
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3
Connections
3
Antenna
Connection
4
|
AM/FM
Channel
Step
Switch
.
5
Front
Panel
Facilities
.
5
|
Graphic
Equalizer
Controis
8
Cassette
Tapes
..
8
Basic
Operations
-
10
|
Tape
Dubbing
(Editing)
.
12
L
Copying
Tapes
........
LINE
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SWITCH
Only
muiti-voltage
models
are
provided
with
this
switch.
U.S.,
Canadian,
European,
U.K.,
and
Australian
models
are
not
provided
with
this
switch.
Before
your
model
is
shipped
from
the
factory,
the
switch
is
set
to
the
power
requirements
of
the
destination;
nevertheless,
you
should
check
that
it
is
set
properly
before
plugging
the
power
cord
into
the
AC
outlet.
1.
Disconnect
the
power
cord.
2.
Use
a
medium
size
screwdriver,
3.
Insert
the
screwdriver
into
the
groove
on
the
voltage
selector
and
adjust
to
the
voltage
value
of
your
area.
a
10-120
Volts
\
Screwdriver
~
These
operating
instructions
cover
all
the
models
above.
Refer
to
the
items
corresponding
to
your
model,
“This
product
is
manufactured
ta
‘comply
with
the
radio
in-
terference
requirements
of
EEC
Directive
76/889/EEC
and
82/499/EEC.”
Relay
Playback
...
Mic
Mixing
for
Singing
Along
witi
Accompaniment
Music
Search
........
Surround
System
Recording
and
Playback
Using
the
Audio
Timer
Maintenance
......
Troubleshooting
.
Specifications
....
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Pioneer DC-X55Z Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPioneer
ModelDC-X55Z
CategoryStereo System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Operating Safety Guidelines

Essential practices for safe operation, environment, power, and servicing of the unit.

Power and Antenna Safety Precautions

Precautions for power cords, plugs, outdoor antennas, and grounding.

Unit Placement and Care

Guidance on ventilation, heat, location, and cleaning to ensure safe operation.

INITIAL TURNTABLE SET-UP

Accessory Check and Assembly

Guidance on checking accessories and assembling the turntable components.

CONNECTIONS

Audio Component Wiring

Instructions for connecting the turntable, tuner, speakers, and other audio sources.

Turntable Leg Attachment

Steps for attaching the turntable legs to the cassette deck amplifier.

ANTENNA CONNECTION

AM Antenna Setup

Instructions for positioning and connecting the AM loop antenna for optimal reception.

FM Antenna Installation

Guidance on connecting external FM antennas using coaxial or feeder wire.

TUNER FRONT PANEL FACILITIES

Channel Selection Controls

Using the channel step switch and tuning functions for station selection.

CASSETTE DECK FRONT PANEL FACILITIES

Tape Transport Modes

Operating reverse mode, direction control, and tape counter functions.

Indicators and Controls

Understanding front panel indicators like REC and DIRECTION, and controls.

CASSETTE DECK OPERATIONS

Copying and Dubbing Functions

Using COPY SPEED, SYNCHRO COPY, and REC MUTE for tape duplication.

Playback and Recording Modes

Operating playback switches, Dolby NR, and recording functions.

Audio Adjustment Tools

Using MIC MIXING, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER, and SURROUND/STEREO WIDE.

TUNER CONTROLS AND OPERATION

Digital Synthesizer Tuner Features

Frequency display, stereo indicator, and tuning/memory functions.

Stereo Tuner Features

Power/tuned indicators, and using the tuning knob and function switch.

TURNTABLE OPERATIONS AND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

Turntable Mechanism Controls

Operating START/STOP, ARM ELEVATION, DISC SIZE, and SPEED switches.

Graphic Equalizer Explanation

Detailed explanation of the five graphic equalizer controls and their frequency ranges.

CASSETTE TAPE HANDLING AND CARE

Tape Loading and Slack Management

Properly loading tapes and taking up tape slack to prevent damage.

Accidental Erasure Prevention

Understanding and using the erasure prevention tabs for recordings.

CASSETTE DECK BASIC OPERATIONS

Playback Modes

Steps for normal forward and reverse playback on cassette decks.

Cassette Tape Recording Procedures

Steps for recording onto cassette tapes, including pause and stop.

TURNTABLE BASIC OPERATIONS

Stylus Descent Adjustment

How to adjust the stylus descent position for accurate record playback.

Record Playback Procedures

Steps for playing records manually or using auto-play functions.

Stylus Replacement

Instructions for safely removing and replacing the turntable stylus.

TUNER BASIC OPERATIONS

FM/AM Reception and Tuning

Tuning in FM and AM radio stations using manual or memory tuning.

Memory and Station Call Functions

Presetting and recalling radio stations using the MEMORY and STATION CALL switches.

TAPE DUBBING AND EDITING

Basic Editing Procedure

Steps for copying selected songs from one tape to another with editing.

TAPE DUBBING AND EDITING

Using REC MUTE for Blank Intervals

Creating blank spaces on tape during recording using the REC MUTE switch.

COPYING CASSETTE TAPES

Normal and High-Speed Copying

Procedures for copying tapes at normal or high speed, with listening options.

RELAY PLAYBACK

Extended and Continuous Playback

Setting up uninterrupted playback between two cassette decks.

MIC MIXING FOR SINGING ALONG

Mixing and Recording Techniques

Combining microphone and source signals for recording or live accompaniment.

MUSIC SEARCH FUNCTION

Automatic Selection Finding

Using the Music Search function to skip to the start of recorded selections.

SURROUND SYSTEM EXPLANATION

Surround Sound Basics

What surround sound is and how it enhances audio ambience.

Speaker Placement Examples

Examples of speaker placement for different surround sound effects.

AUDIO TIMER OPERATIONS

Unattended Recording Setup

Setting up the unit for automatic recording using an audio timer.

Wake-Up Playback Setup

Configuring automatic playback of cassette tapes using an audio timer.

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Head Cleaning and Demagnetization

Regular cleaning and demagnetization of heads for optimal performance.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Cassette Deck/Amplifier Issues

Common problems and remedies for the cassette deck and amplifier sections.

Tuner and Turntable Issues

Troubleshooting common sound and reception problems for the tuner and turntable.

SPECIFICATIONS - DC SERIES

Amplifier and Tape Deck Specs

Technical details for the amplifier and tape deck sections.

Power, Dimensions, and Weight

Information on power supply, consumption, dimensions, and weight.

SPECIFICATIONS - TUNER AND TURNTABLE

Tuner and Turntable Technical Details

Technical specifications for tuner and turntable components.

Furnished Parts and Dimensions

List of included parts, accessories, and dimensions for tuner and turntable.

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