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Pioneer SX-980 User Manual

Pioneer SX-980
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line
voltage
setting
indicated
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the
rear
of
your
unit
corresponds
to
the
supply
voltage
in
your
area;
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change
the
setting
as
described
in
LINE
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SWITCH
on
page
19.
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Installation
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Connection
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Connections
Antenna
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Ground
Connections
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Front
Panel
Facilities
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Playing
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Using
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Using
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Effective
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Tape
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Using
PREAMP
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POWER
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Specifications
Line
Voltage
Selector
Switch
Conditions
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Pioneer SX-980 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Total Harmonic Distortion0.1%
Weight19.1 kg
Tuning RangeFM, MW
Damping Factor25
Power Output80 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz)
Dimensions526 x 173 x 411mm
Input Sensitivity2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)
Speaker Load Impedance4 ohms to 16 ohms
Semiconductors3 x IC

Summary

Features

Installation Cautions

Connection Diagram

Connections

Speaker System Connections

Connects speaker wires to the receiver's speaker terminals.

Turntable Connections

Connects turntables to PHONO jacks and ground terminal.

Tape Deck Connections

Connects tape decks for recording and playback.

Antenna and Ground Connections

FM Antenna Connections

Connecting FM antennas, including types and cables.

T-type Antenna

Using the accessory T-type FM antenna.

AM Antenna Connection

Connecting the AM bar antenna and options for better reception.

Grounding

Connecting the ground wire for safety and noise reduction.

FM Antenna Location

Guidelines for choosing the best location for FM antenna placement.

Front Panel Facilities

Power Switch

Controls the power supply to the stereo receiver, with a delay for muting.

Phones Jack

Allows listening through stereo headphones by plugging them into the jack.

Speakers Buttons

Selects which speaker system (A or B) to use for sound output.

Balance Control

Adjusts the volume balance between left and right audio channels.

Power Meters

Displays the rated power level of the receiver when speakers are connected.

Muting Switch

Attenuates audio output by 20dB for temporary volume reduction.

Volume Control

Adjusts the overall output level to speakers and headphones.

Tone Switch

Activates or deactivates tone controls for a flat frequency response.

Function Buttons

Selects the program source (FM, AM, AUX, PHONO).

Bass and Treble Controls

Adjusts the bass and treble frequencies of the audio output.

Bass Turnover Switch

Changes the frequency point for bass control adjustments.

Tape Monitor Switches

Monitors playback or recording of connected tape decks.

Treble Turnover Switch

Changes the frequency point for treble control adjustments.

Tuning Meter

Indicates optimal FM station reception by centering the pointer.

Signal Meter

Indicates signal strength for AM and FM tuning.

FM Muting Button

Suppresses inter-station noise during FM tuning.

Mic Jack

Connects a microphone for mono audio input.

Tuning Knob

Used to select broadcasting stations for AM and FM.

Loudness Switch

Emphasizes bass and treble at low listening volumes.

Mode Switch

Selects between stereo and mono audio playback.

Tape Duplicate Switch

Enables tape duplication or editing between two tape decks.

Prior to Switching Power On

FM Reception

Guides tuning FM stations for optimal signal strength and clarity.

AM Reception

Details how to tune AM stations for the best possible reception.

Playing Records

Using the Microphone

Using the AUX Jacks

Effective Operation

Turnover Switches

Adjusts the frequency points for bass and treble tone controls.

Volume Control and Muting Switch

Combines volume and muting for fine attenuation adjustment.

Reception of FM Dolby Broadcasts

How to connect a Dolby adaptor for FM Dolby broadcasts.

Tape Deck Operations

Playback

Steps for playing back pre-recorded or recorded music tapes.

Recording

Procedures for recording audio from various sources onto tape decks.

Duplicating and Editing Tapes

How to copy tapes between decks or edit recorded content.

Using Preamp Out and Power Amp In Jacks

Independent Preamplifier Section

Connects an external power amplifier to the receiver's preamp outputs.

Independent Power Amplifier Section

Connects an external stereo amplifier to the receiver's power amp inputs.

Composing a Multi-Amplifier System

Connects external components for a multi-amplifier setup.

Specifications

Line Voltage Selector Switch

Hex Wrench

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