Pioneer SX-303RDS User Manual

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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 future reference.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and
power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the
explanatory drawings. However, the method of connecting
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
and operating the unit is the same.
IMPORTANT
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the 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.
IMPORTANT
FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accodance with the following code:
blue : neutral
brown : live
If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket
outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug
fitted.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be
inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in
electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribution
panel should be provided with 5 amp fuse. As the
colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black,
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
CONTENTS
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of a
three pin plug.
NOTE
After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover in
the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which
corresponds to the colour of the insert in the base of
the plug or the word that is embossed on the base of
the plug, and the appliance must not be used without a
fuse cover. If lost, replacement fuse covers can be
obtained from your dealer.
Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.|. or to
A.S.T.A. to B.S. 1362 should be used.
FEATURES
INSTALLATION
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Pioneer SX-303RDS Specifications

General

Brand	Pioneer
Model	SX-303RDS
Category	Stereo Receiver
Language	English

Summary

Safety and Important Warnings

Lightning Flash Warning

Alerts users to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product.

General Cautionary Notices

Advises against exposing the appliance to rain or moisture and to refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Important Information for UK Users

Specific instructions regarding the power plug and wiring for the United Kingdom.

FEATURES

Accessory Checklist

Lists and verifies all included accessories with the unit.

Unit Installation

Guidance on proper placement and setup of the receiver for optimal performance.

Exterior Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the unit's exterior surfaces.

CONNECTIONS

Antenna Setup and Connection

Guides on setting up AM antennas and connecting FM/AM antennas for reception.

Audio and Speaker Connection

Instructions for connecting input/output audio cords and speaker wires to the unit.

REAR PANEL FACILITIES

Antenna and Grounding

Terminals for connecting FM/AM antennas and turntable grounding.

Audio Input/Output Ports

Connects to external audio sources, recording devices, and control systems.

Speaker and Power Connection

Terminals for connecting speaker systems and the AC power input.

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES

Power and Function Controls

Controls for unit power, source selection, tape monitoring, and loudness.

Tuning and Display Controls

Buttons for tuning, display modes, RF ATT, and station search.

Tone and Volume Adjustment

Controls for adjusting bass, treble, volume, and balance settings.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FACILITIES

Remote Operation Range

Guidelines for effective use of the remote control, including range and angle.

Battery Installation

Instructions for correctly inserting batteries into the remote control unit.

Remote Control Button Functions

Explains the functions of various buttons on the remote control unit.

SETTING THE UNIT PRIOR TO OPERATION

Pre-operation Setup

Steps to prepare the unit, including setting volume, speakers, and tape monitor.

LISTENING TO THE BROADCASTS

FM/AM Tuning Methods

How to tune into FM and AM radio stations manually, automatically, or at high speed.

Reception Tips and Indicators

Notes on improving FM/AM reception and understanding indicators like TUNED.

DIRECT ACCESS TUNING

Direct Frequency Tuning

Method to directly input station frequency using STATION CALL buttons.

PRESET TUNING

Station Frequency Presetting

How to store favorite stations in memory using CLASS and STATION CALL buttons.

Recalling Preset Stations

Steps to recall memorized stations using the STATION CALL buttons.

Memory Scan and Last Station

Information on the memory scan function and last station memory.

RDS (Radio Data System) BROADCAST RECEPTION

RDS Data Explained

Explanation of RDS, RT (Radio Text), PS (Program Service Name), and PTY data.

RDS Display Modes

How to switch and view different RDS data displays (RT, PS, PTY, FREQ).

Manual Station Name Storage

Procedure for storing custom names for broadcast stations.

Program Type Station Search

Searching for FM broadcasts based on program type (PTY).

Station Call Button Memo Template

A template for recording preset station names and frequencies.

TO LISTEN TO OTHER MUSIC SOURCES

TAPE RECORDING

Tape Copying Process

Steps for copying tapes from one cassette deck to another.

SLEEP TIMER

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS