Pioneer DC-Z85 User Manual

Operating
Instructions
STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK AMPLIFIER
L285
FM/AM DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER TUNER
P2295
STEREO TURNTABLE
PisZ85
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 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 oR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
If the socket outlets on the associated equipment are not suitable for
the plug supplied with the product the plug must be removed and an
appropriate one be fitted.
The cut-off plug must be disposed of as an electrical shock hazard
could exist if connected to a socket outlet.
SD, YPW
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES
Only multi voltage models are provided with these switches.
U.S., Canadian, European, U.K., and Australian models are not
provided with them.
Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127 V and 220 V only. Never
use this model with 110 V setting in Saudi Arabia.
Before your model is shipped from the factory, these switches are
set to the power requirements of the destination; nevertheless, you
should check that they are set properly before plugging the power
cord inta the AC outlet
1. Disconnect the power cord.
2. Use a medium-size screwdriver,
3. Insert the screwdriver into the
groove on the voltage selectors
and adjust the voitage value of
your area.
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DOO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
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le, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
| uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's
| enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute SERVE
arisk of electric shock to persons
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 00
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK}. NO USER-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
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Pioneer DC-Z85 Specifications

General

Brand	Pioneer
Model	DC-Z85
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES

CONNECTIONS

Speaker Impedance Details

Surround Speaker Connection

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

FM Antenna Setup

Instructions for connecting and setting up FM antennas.

AM Antenna Setup

Instructions for connecting and setting up AM antennas.

SURROUND SYSTEM

Speaker System Placement Examples

Guidance on optimal placement of surround sound speakers.

TURNTABLE SETUP AND OPERATION

Loading Batteries into Remote Control Unit

Step-by-step guide for installing batteries in the remote.

PL-Z85 Turntable Setup

Detailed instructions for setting up the PL-Z85 turntable.

PANEL FACILITIES

Tuner Panel Facilities

Description of the F-Z95 tuner's front and rear panel connections.

Cassette Deck Amplifier Panel Facilities

Description of the DC-Z85 amplifier's front and rear panel connections.

Turntable Panel Facilities

Description of the PL-Z85 turntable's panel connections and features.

HOW TO HANDLE CASSETTE TAPES

Using Cassette Tapes

Best practices for using cassette tapes, including leader tape and storage.

Accidental Erasure Prevention

How to use and restore accidental erasure prevention tabs.

BASIC OPERATIONS

Setting the Clock (Tuner Operation)

Guide on how to set the current time on the tuner.

Tuning Into Stations (Tuner Operation)

Instructions for tuning into FM/AM radio stations.

SOUND CONTROL

Graphic Equalizer Adjustment

How to use the graphic equalizer to adjust sound quality.

Preset Equalization Patterns

Explains how to choose pre-programmed sound equalizer settings.

Image Effect Control

Describes how to apply sound effects for enhanced listening.

Active Loudness

Explains the automatic bass and treble boost feature based on volume.

MICROPHONE MIXING

COPYING TAPES

CASSETTE TAPE RELAY PLAYBACK

A.S.E.S. (Auto Synchro Editing System)

A.S.E.S. Operation Modes

Describes FADE, FINE, and DISCO modes for CD to tape recording.

SLEEP TIMER

TIMER PLAYBACK

Tape Playback Timer

How to set timer playback for cassette tapes.

Compact Disc Playback Timer

How to set timer playback for compact discs.

Timer Setting Example

Step-by-step example for setting timer playback.

TIMER RECORDING

Timer Recording Example

Step-by-step example for setting timer recording for FM radio.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Head Section

Instructions for cleaning tape heads, capstan, and pinch rollers.

Demagnetizing the Head

How to demagnetize the recording/playback head.

Replacing the Stylus

Guide on how to gently replace the turntable stylus.

Maintenance of External Surfaces

Tips for cleaning the unit's exterior surfaces.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cassette Deck Amplifier Troubleshooting

Common problems and solutions for the cassette deck amplifier.

TUNER TROUBLESHOOTING

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING

CLOCK AND TIMER TROUBLESHOOTING

TURNTABLE TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

INFORMATION TO USER [FOR MULTI-VOLTAGE MODEL]

POWER-CORD CAUTION