Pioneer SX-227 User Manual

Operating
Instructions
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through
these
operating
instructions
so
you
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know
how
to
operate
your
unit
properly.
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the
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differ
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in
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drawings.
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the
method
of
connecting
and
operating
the unit is the same.
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presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons,
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FIRE
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HAZARD.
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RAIN
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Pioneer SX-227 Specifications

General

Brand	Pioneer
Model	SX-227
Category	Stereo Receiver
Language	English

Summary

Installation and Setup

Location Guidelines

Install the receiver in a well ventilated location, avoiding high temperatures, humidity, and direct sunlight.

Power Cord Safety

Handle the power cord by the plug, avoid wet hands, and ensure it is not pinched or knotted.

Connections

Grounding Recommendations

Grounding is recommended for lightning protection and noise reduction, avoiding gas pipes for safety.

Input/Output Cord Connections

Guidelines for connecting stereo components, noting terminal colors and proper plug insertion.

Speaker Cord Connection

Step-by-step guide on how to properly connect speaker wires to the unit's terminals.

Speaker Connection Precautions

Important cautions regarding speaker impedance and preventing shorts when connecting speakers.

Front Panel Controls

Input Selector Operation

Chooses the audio source to be played, such as TUNER, CD, PHONO, etc.

Tuning Mode Selection

Selects automatic or manual tuning for FM/AM reception.

Tuning Switches

Band Selector Switches

FM Mode Selection

Memory Station Programming

Station Call Switches

Initial Unit Settings

Pre-Operation Adjustments

Setting volume, balance, speaker switches, and tape monitor before initial use.

Listening to Broadcasts

Auto Tuning for FM

Automatic station searching and tuning for FM reception.

Manual Tuning for FM/AM

Step-by-step or continuous scanning to locate desired FM/AM stations.

Listening to Other Sources

Source Selection Guide

Using INPUT SELECTOR and monitor switches to choose audio sources like tape, VCR, CD, PHONO.

Tape Recording Operations

Recording Broadcasts

Recording FM/AM broadcasts or external sources to tape.

Copying Tapes

Troubleshooting Guide

Power and Sound Issues

Resolving problems like no power, no sound, or sound from only one speaker.

Tone Controls and Noise

Troubleshooting tone control malfunctions and AM broadcast noise.

High Noise and Tuning Problems

Addressing high noise levels, poor tuning, multipath interference, and static electricity.