Pioneer M-J300 User Manual

Y PIONEER
The Art of Entertainment
TUNER CONTROL AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFICATEUR
DE
COMMANDE
TUNER
PRT DE TR
Operating
Instructions
Mode
d’emploi
CX-J300/CX-J400*/CxX-J500**
STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFICATEUR
DE
PUISSANCE
STEREO
Mi-
J200/M-J300
SOUND IMAGE CONTROLLER
CONTROLEUR D‘IMAGE SONORE
GR-J300/GR-J400
STEREO
DOUBLE
CASSETTE
TAPE
DECK
DOUBLE
PLATINE
CASSETTE
STEREO
CT-J200WR/CT-J3Z00WR
.
AUTO-RETURN
STEREO
TURNTABLE
TABLE
DE
LECTURE
STEREO
A
RETOUR
AUTOMATIQUE
PL-J400/PL-J500
* The CX-J400 is for Europe only.
**
The
CX-J500
is
sold
outside
U.K.,
Europe,
and
Australia.
WARNING:
To
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
FM/AM
CHANNEL
SWITCH
This
switch
is
not
provided
on
models
for
Europe,
U.K.
or
Australia.
switch
at
the
rear
panel
on
the
tuner
contro!
amplifier.
The
CHANNEL
STEP
switch
is
located
on
the
rear
panel
of
the
tuner
control
arnolifier.
Before
the
tuner
contro!
amplifier
leaves
the
factory,
this
switch
is
set
to
the
channel
step
standard
of
the
area
where
the
tuner
control
amplifier
is
sold.
Depending
on
the
position
of
this
switch,
each
time
TUNING
button
is
pressed,
the
frequency
display
changes
by
the
following
amount:
1100
kHz/10
kHz]
position
For
areas
with
channel
step
of
100
kHz
for
FM
and
10
kHz
for
AM.
{50
kH2z/9
kHz}
position
For
areas
with
channel
step
of
50
kHz
for
FM
and
9
kHz
for
AM.
NOTE:
If
the
switch
is
set
to
the
wrong
position,
correct
tuning
may
not
be possible.
Consult
your
dealer
if
you
are
not
sure
about
the
radio
channel
step
standard
in
your
area.
Adjustment
is
only
necessary
when
there
is
a
CHANNEL
STEP
j
English
Francais
*
Le
modéle
CX-J400
n‘est
destiné
qu’a
Europe.
**
Le
modéle
CX-J500
est
vendu
a
I’extérieur
du
Royaume-Uni,
de
Europe
et
de
I'Ausiralie.
(For
tuner
control
amplifier
and
stereo
power
amplifier)
LINE
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SWITCH
Only
multi
voltage
models
are
provided
with
this
switch.
European,
U.K.,
and
Australian
models
are
not
provided
with
this
switch.
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,
this
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
so
that
the
voltage
value
of
your
area.
20v zaov
Ov 120v—1270

Pioneer M-J300 Specifications

General

Frequency response	5Hz-100kHz (+0dB, -3dB)
Input sensitivity (line)	150mV
Dimensions	420 x 132 x 340 mm
Weight	9.5 kg
Impedance	8Ω
Total harmonic distortion	0.08%

Summary

Before Operating the Unit

Confirm Supplied Accessories

Check the list of supplied accessories before operating the unit.

Front Panel Facilities Overview

Stereo Power Amplifier Controls

Description of controls for the stereo power amplifier.

Sound Image Controller Controls

Double Cassette Deck Controls

Basic Operations Guide

Tuner Operations Overview

Tuning Into Stations

Preset Tuning Reception

Cassette Deck Operations

Tape Playback Guide

Copying Tapes Guide

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

Using the Normal Edit Function

Linked A.S.E.S. Operation

Sound Image Control

Sound Image Effect Controls

Memorizing and Recalling Sound Images

How to create, memorize, and recall custom sound field images.

Smart Equalizer and Surround/Stereo Wide

Using Smart EQ for automatic equalization and Surround/Stereo Wide modes.

Timer Playback

Timer Recording

Maintenance Procedures

Cleaning the Head Section

Procedure for cleaning the tape deck's heads, capstan, and pinch roller.

Demagnetizing the Head

Instructions for demagnetizing the tape head to prevent noise.

Troubleshooting Guide

Power and Speaker Issues

Solutions for no power, no sound, or one-sided sound.

Cassette Deck Function Issues

Troubleshooting for deck door, tape running, and recording problems.

Recording and Copying Problems

Resolving issues with recording, tape copying, and sound quality.

Specifications Overview

Power Cord Safety Caution