Pioneer SX-255R User Manual

Operating
Instructions
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know
how to operate your model properly. After you have finished
reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for fu-
ture reference.
in some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and
power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the ex-
planatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and
operating the unit is the same.
CHECKING ACCESSORY ITEMS .
CONNECTIONS .......00
REAR PANEL FACILITIES
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FACILITIES
SETTING THE UNIT PRIOR TO OPERATION
CONTENTS
STEREO RECEIVER
DKON
SPARE PARTS MASTER
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE YO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
LISTENING TO THE BROADCAST
PRESET TUNING oes eceseeees 9
TO LISTEN TO OTHER MUSIC SOURCES 10
TAPE RECORDING ... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS ....
©® PIONEER’
The Art of Entertainment

Pioneer SX-255R Specifications

General

Total Harmonic Distortion	0.08%
Speaker Load Impedance	4 - 16 ohms
Tuning Range	FM: 87.5-108 MHz
Input Sensitivity	2.5 mV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	85 dB

Summary

Connections and Setup

Setting up the AM Antenna

FM Antenna Setup

External Antenna Connections

Details on connecting external FM and AM antennas, including grounding.

Connecting Components

How to connect input/output cords for various audio sources like turntables and CD players.

Speaker Wiring

Step-by-step guide on connecting speaker cords to the unit's terminals.

Rear Panel Facilities Overview

Audio Input/Output Jacks

Connects turntables, cassette decks, VCRs, LD/DVD players, and CD players.

Speaker Terminals

Connects speaker systems (A and B) for audio output.

Front Panel Facilities

Power and Indicator Controls

Front Panel Controls

Remote sensor, class/station selection, tuning, tone, and balance controls.

Remote Control Unit Facilities

Component Control Buttons

Listening to the Broadcast

Manual and Auto Tuning

How to tune FM/AM stations using manual or automatic search functions.

Preset Tuning Procedures

Frequency Presetting

How to store up to 30 stations across 3 classes for quick access.

Listening with Presets

Troubleshooting Guide