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General| Brand | Pioneer |
|---|---|
| Model | S-A390 |
| Category | Speaker System |
| Language | English |
Warns against exposing the appliance to rain or moisture to prevent fire or shock hazards.
Advises against opening the unit and details precautions for polarized plugs to prevent electric shock.
Notes Canadian compliance (ICES-003) and provides a specific warning regarding polarized plugs.
Provides essential guidelines for safe operation, cleaning, placement, and handling of the unit and accessories.
Details critical electrical safety measures, grounding, servicing, and environmental considerations for safe operation.
Warns that the product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1 and advises against removing covers or servicing.
Educates users on safe listening levels and the risks of prolonged exposure to loud noises to protect hearing.
Guides users to verify all included accessories are present before setting up the system.
Explains how the manual is organized into sections for setup, usage, and additional information.
Provides step-by-step instructions for correctly installing batteries in the remote control unit.
Details guidelines for optimal remote control operation, including range, environmental factors, and battery maintenance.
Offers recommendations for placing the system components and speakers for proper ventilation and performance.
Advises on preventing condensation by allowing the unit to adjust to temperature changes before operation.
Provides instructions for safely moving the system unit, emphasizing powering off and unplugging.
Specifies compatible disc formats (CD, CD-R, etc.) and lists incompatible formats like DVD and Photo CD.
Illustrates the rear panel connections for antennas, power, speakers, and external components.
Guides users on connecting the various speaker types (front, super woofer, rear) to the main unit.
Details the step-by-step process for properly connecting speaker cords to the unit's terminals.
Explains how to connect rear speakers using RCA plugs and provides precautions for wall mounting.
Discusses speaker impedance requirements, magnetic shielding, and optimal placement for sound quality.
Guides on connecting the supplied AM loop and FM wire antennas for optimal radio reception.
Details how to connect external AM and FM antennas for improved reception quality.
Explains how to connect external audio sources like MD players via AUX IN and optical output.
Instructs on connecting the power cord to the unit and a wall outlet to complete the setup.
Explains how to activate, deactivate, and manage the system's demonstration mode.
Provides a detailed diagram and list of all front panel controls and their corresponding page numbers for reference.
Describes the function and meaning of various indicators and symbols shown on the system's display.
Lists and explains the functions of each button on the remote control unit alphabetically.
Guides users through the initial steps of powering on the system and setting the current time via the front panel.
Details how to load a CD, start playback, adjust volume, pause, and scan tracks.
Provides a quick reference summary of remote control buttons for playing back CDs.
Details how to change discs in the changer and start playing the first track of a selected disc.
Guides users on how to tune into AM and FM radio stations using different modes and how to save favorite stations.
Provides a tip for improving weak FM stereo reception by switching to mono mode.
Explains how to load, play, and introduces features like auto-reverse, relay play, and Dolby NR.
Details how to control cassette playback, including skipping tracks and fast winding.
Explains how to manually reset the tape counter to zero.
Describes the relay play feature for listening to multiple tapes sequentially and continuous play for Tape II.
Guides users on how to program a sequence of up to 32 tracks from loaded discs for custom playback.
Explains how to set repeat modes for individual tracks, entire discs, or all loaded discs.
Describes how to play tracks from loaded CDs in a random order.
Details how to save up to 24 favorite radio stations for easy access using preset memory.
Explains how to select and listen to previously saved radio station presets.
Guides on how to change the frequency step setting for AM and FM tuning to suit country/region.
Explains how to record audio from radio, CDs, or auxiliary inputs onto cassette tapes.
Details the steps for recording onto cassettes, including checking direction, using Dolby NR, selecting sources, and starting/stopping recording.
Explains the Auto Synchro Editing System (ASES) for automatic recording of one or more CDs onto tape.
Provides instructions on how to copy tapes from deck I to deck II.
Offers a tip for improving AM radio recordings by adjusting the beat cut function to reduce noise.
Guides on setting up and using the karaoke function, including microphone connection and vocal mixing.
Introduces the Sound Morphing feature for altering music's character by blending sound presets.
Explains the different preset sound modes available under Audio Mode for shaping the listening experience.
Describes the various preset sound modes available under Surround Mode to enhance audio immersion.
Details how to switch between Audio and Surround modes and use the JOG dial to change sound presets via the remote.
Explains the Equalizer mode for emphasizing or de-emphasizing bass, middle, and treble frequencies.
Describes the Zoom Surround mode, which alters the perceived location of speakers for a dynamic sound experience.
Explains how to activate P.Bass mode to boost low frequencies and enhance bass.
Guides on saving up to six custom combinations of Equalizer, Zoom Surround, and P.Bass settings.
Explains how to cycle through six different sound level display options.
Details how to temporarily mute all sound from the speakers using the MUTE function.
Provides step-by-step instructions for setting the wake-up timer to automatically switch on the system at a desired time.
Explains how to set the sleep timer to automatically switch off the system after a specified period.
Guides users on setting the timer to record radio programs automatically at specific start and end times.
Explains the procedure for canceling any set wake-up or record timers.
Provides instructions on how to clean the system unit and offers advice regarding disc lens cleaners.
Offers guidance on proper handling, cleaning, and storage of discs to maintain their quality and prevent damage.
Warns against using damaged discs or non-standard shaped discs to prevent damage to the unit.
Provides tips on handling cassette tapes, preventing damage, and avoiding issues with tapes longer than 90 minutes.
Explains how to protect recordings from accidental erasure by using erase-protect tabs.
Covers common problems like no power, no sound from speakers, or distorted audio, and their remedies.
Addresses tuner problems like poor reception and CD player issues such as playback failures or audio distortion.
Provides troubleshooting steps for cassette deck problems like tape movement or recording failures, and remote control issues.
Offers solutions for problems where the timer function is not operating as expected.
Continues troubleshooting for CD playback, audio issues, and automatic radio tuning problems.
Continues troubleshooting for tuner problems including weak signals, interference, and mono sound.
Addresses further tape deck issues like muffled sound and remote control malfunctions.
Provides guidance on resolving issues where the timer function is not operating correctly.
Lists the technical specifications for the amplifier and tuner sections, including power output and frequency ranges.
Details the technical specifications for the CD and cassette deck sections, including disc type and tape system capabilities.
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Lists technical specifications for the S-A3900 and S-A390 speaker systems, including enclosure type, impedance, dimensions, and weight.
Details the technical specifications for the FM and AM tuner sections, including frequency ranges and antenna input.
Lists all accessories that are supplied with the system for user reference.
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