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Pioneer PL-X55Z
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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
LAISSER
AUCUNE
PARTIE
4
DECOUVERT.
——
CONTENTS
———_---
Initial
Tarmatilel
Set
Up
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ce
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 PL-X55Z Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPioneer
ModelPL-X55Z
CategoryStereo System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Notices and Initial Setup

Line Voltage Selector Switch Guide

Instructions on setting the voltage selector for proper operation in different regions.

Comprehensive Safety Instructions

Operational Safety Guidelines

Covers water, location, ventilation, heat, power, cord protection, cleaning, and object/liquid entry.

Electrical Safety and Grounding

Details polarization, service, outdoor antenna grounding, and electrical shock/maintenance symbols.

Initial Turntable Setup and Connections

System Connection Guidelines

General wiring advice and component connection diagrams for the audio system.

Antenna Connection Procedures

FM Antenna Installation

Guidance on connecting 75-ohm coaxial or 300-ohm feeder wire for FM reception.

Turntable Operation and Stylus Replacement

Stylus Descent Position Adjustment

Basic Operations

Cassette Deck Basic Playback

Cassette Deck Recording Procedures

Steps for normal and reverse direction recording, pausing, and stopping.

Tape Dubbing and Copying

Tape Dubbing (Editing) Process

Step-by-step guide for editing and copying tapes from Deck I to Deck II.

Advanced Tape Operations

Tape Copying Methods

Procedures for normal speed and high-speed copying of tapes between decks.

Playback and Recording Features

Relay Playback Functionality

Mic Mixing for Singing Along

How to mix microphone input with program sources for singing along and recording.

Recording and Playback with Audio Timer

Unattended Recording Setup

Wake-Up Playback Setup

Maintenance and Demagnetization

Cassette Head Cleaning Procedure

Detailed steps for cleaning the heads, capstan, and pinch roller for optimal sound quality.

Head Demagnetization Importance

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Cassette Deck/Amplifier Problems

Troubleshooting for no sound, tape not working, recording issues, and frequency reproduction problems.

Tuner and Turntable Troubleshooting

Solutions for no sound, poor reception, and stylus descent issues.

Specifications Summary

Amplifier Section Specifications

Technical details for the amplifier section including power output, distortion, and hum/noise levels.

Tape Deck Section Specifications

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