Pioneer SA-760 User Manual

Important warnings to prevent fire or electric shock hazards, and general safety precautions.

Details about accessories included with the unit and initial setup information.

Highlights the abundant AV inputs, programmable remote, clean ground technology, and other design aspects.

Guidance on proper installation location and environmental considerations for optimal performance.

Diagrams and instructions for connecting various audio and video components.

Instructions for loading batteries, basic operation, and understanding indicators on the remote unit.

Detailed explanation of all front and rear panel controls, inputs, and outputs.

Step-by-step guide to turning on the unit, selecting components, and playing back audio/video.

Guidance on expanding to a surround system and system control features.

Lists symptoms, causes, and remedies for common operational problems.

Details on amplifier, video, S type terminal, power section, and accessory specifications.

Covers reading instructions, retaining them, heeding warnings, and following all operating instructions.

Safety advice on location, ventilation, heat, water, moisture, and wall mounting.

Guidance on power sources, cord protection, polarization, cleaning, and servicing procedures.

Instructions for safely grounding outdoor antennas to prevent voltage surges.

Details on abundant AV inputs and the supplied programmable remote control unit.

Details on clean ground technology, minimized signal path, local power off, and high-quality parts.

Describes the fixed-out terminal for surround processor and the all-function recording selector.

Guidance on placing the unit in a ventilated area away from heat, humidity, and dust.

Advice on providing adequate space for ventilation and heat dissipation when installing the unit.

Recommendations for positioning the control amplifier relative to power amplifiers to prevent noise.

Diagrams showing how to connect turntables and CD players to the unit.

Instructions for connecting tuners and cassette decks for audio playback and recording.

Details on connecting sound field processors and power amplifiers.

Diagrams for connecting a monitor TV and TV tuner for video playback.

Instructions for connecting VCRs and Laser Disc players for video playback.

Illustrations showing video connections on both the front and rear panels of the C-72.

Details on connecting devices using S-video terminals, including notes on signal compatibility.

Important notes regarding S-video connections, potential signal conflicts, and cable proximity.

Guidance on connecting audio input/output cords, including notes on short pin plugs.

Instructions for connecting video input/output pin-plug cords.

Instructions for connecting the power cord, emphasizing correct plug insertion for polarity.

Information on connecting an optional multi-room remote control unit for remote operation.

Step-by-step guide to opening the compartment and inserting batteries correctly.

Guidelines on correct battery insertion, avoiding mixing types, and leakage prevention.

Information on the effective range and angles for remote control operation.

Explanation of TRANSMIT mode, TRANSMIT indicator, and LEARN selector switch functions.

Details on using remote buttons for amplifier functions like input selection and volume control.

Instructions for controlling surround modes, test tones, and level adjustments for sound processors.

Explanation of buttons for EQ frequency, level, bypass, and front/rear processing.

Guide to using the remote for tuner functions (station call, frequency) and turntable playback.

Instructions for controlling TV functions like channel selection, volume, and display.

Requirements for controlling other audio-visual components with the unit's remote.

Details on using the remote for CD player functions like power, track search, and playback.

Instructions for controlling Laser Disc players using the remote, including chapter search and playback.

Guide to using the remote for cassette deck functions like recording, playback, and tape selection.

Instructions for controlling VCR functions such as power, recording, playback, and channel selection.

Overview of the remote's ability to learn commands from other infrared remote controls.

Explanation of which buttons are programmable and the process of programming.

Details on the maximum number of commands that can be learned and stored.

Description of the AUDIO, VIDEO, and AUX modes for programming different types of components.

Explanation of the LEARN indicator light and the LEARN selector switch settings.

Step-by-step example of how to program a VCR button using the learning function.

Important notes and precautions to ensure successful learning and prevent accidental operation.

Answers to common questions regarding the learning function, especially for multi-button operations.

Guidance on using the remote control unit to operate other connected components.

Procedure to reset the remote control unit to its original factory settings.

Description of the power standby/on switch and the remote control sensor.

Explanation of buttons for selecting video sources like VIDEO, VCR1, VCR2, TV/AUX, and LD.

Details on buttons for selecting audio sources like PHONO, CD, TUNER, TAPE 1/DAT, and TAPE 2 MONITOR.

Description of the main volume control for adjusting sound output.

Ports for connecting video sources like video cameras or other components.

Button to select the source component for audio and video recording.

Details the playback source sequence for the REC SELECTOR button.

Function to switch video sources independently of audio sources.

Button to activate a filter that cuts out low frequencies below 17 Hz.

Selector for matching MM or MC phono cartridges for optimal playback.

Bypasses tone controls for pure, high-quality sound reproduction.

Adjustments for bass and treble frequencies to customize sound.

Adjusts the sound balance between left and right speakers.

Temporarily cuts off sound output.

Fixed and variable output terminals for connecting to power amplifiers or surround processors.

Connects to S video equipped VCRs, LaserDisc players, or monitors.

Outputs video playback picture to a monitor TV.

Switched and unswitched outlets for powering other equipment.

Connects to the ground terminal of a turntable.

Connectors for PHONO, CD, TUNER, TAPE 1/DAT, and TAPE 2 MONITOR.

Connectors for LD, TV, VCR 1, and VCR 2.

Connects to Pioneer components with control input/output for system control.

Connects to an optional multi-room remote control unit.

Connection point for the unit's power cord.

Steps to turn on the C-72 and the connected power amplifier.

How to select audio or video components for playback using input selector buttons.

Instructions to start playback and adjust the sound volume using the volume control.

Using the subsonic filter and tone controls (Bass, Treble) for sound adjustment.

Explanation of the DIRECT button for pure sound reproduction.

Guide to recording audio onto tape decks, including source selection and copying.

Instructions for copying audio from TAPE 1/DAT to TAPE 2 MONITOR.

Procedure for copying audio from TAPE 2 MONITOR to TAPE 1/DAT.

Steps for recording audio and video onto a VCR tape.

Instructions for copying tapes from VCR 1 to VCR 2 and vice versa.

How to change video sources independently while listening to audio.

Explanation of how surround sound enhances the listening experience.

Instructions for connecting the unit to a surround processor using PRE OUTPUT jacks.

How to perform unified system control using Pioneer components with SR mark.

Details on connecting control input and output terminals for system control.

Guide to operating control-connected components using the remote control unit.

Common causes and remedies for 'No Power' and 'No Sound' symptoms.

Solutions for 'No Picture' and 'No Sound from One Speaker' problems.

Causes and remedies when the remote control unit or other components are not operating.

Details on rated output, harmonic distortion, input/output terminals, and frequency response.

Specifications for S type terminal inputs and outputs, including luminance and color signal characteristics.

Information on power requirements, AC outlets, external dimensions, weight, and accessories.

Guidance on external surface maintenance and contact details for Pioneer.