DIGITAL- F-2 ZER TUNER RDS Operati^igillnstructions
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 and operating the unit is the same.
CONTENTS INSTALLATION........................................................ 2 PRESETTING STATIONS .................................... 10 FEATURES...............................................................3 Preset Stations...................................................... 10 CHECKING THE ACCESSORIES........................... 3 Preset Station Tuning............................................ 10 CONNECTIONS....................................................... 4 Manual Station Name Memory.
CONNECTIONS Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet Outdoor FM antenna Accessory FM T-type antenna Stereo amplifier rr Connecting the AM loop antenna 15 mmT It I 1. Strip and twist the ends of the wires. 2. With tabs beneath connector down, insert wires from loop antenna. 3. Pull up tabs to close the connection. Plug the power cord into an ACwall socket.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the external AM antenna Antenna Connections Radio reception is not possible unless the antenna is properly connected. The strength of broadcast signals varies from one area to another. Signal propagation is especially poor in metropolitan areas, where there are many tall buildings, and also in mountainous areas. Proper antenna installation is vital to good reception. AM ANTENNA The AM loop antenna supplied with the tuner should be connected to the AM antenna terminals.
©6 STANDBY/ON switch This is the switch for electric power. ON.....................When set to ON position, power is supplied and the unit becomes operational. STANDBY.......... When set to STANDBY position, the main power flow is cut and the unit is no longer fully operational. A minute flow of power feeds the unit to maintain operation readiness. NOTES: # The memory will be backed up so long as the power cord is unplugged. 0 If the power cord is unplugged, the memory will be retained for several days.
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES MONO: (Q)RF ATT button Set this button to on when receiving strong FM signals (nearby stations) to reduce sound distortion. (RF ATT indicator lights.) Normally, this button should be set to off. This button does not affect AM reception. NOTE: This button's status is preset for each station in station nnemory. ©MPX (multiplex) MODE button Mode changes as follows each time this button is pressed. AUTO—> MONO- □ This button does not affect AM reception. AUTO: "AUTO"is not displayed.
The following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using "Auto and Manual Tuning". If you already know the exact frepuency of the station you want, see "Direct Access Tuning" on the following page. Auto and Manual Tuning [Manual tuning mode] To raise the frequency, turn clockwise; to lower the frequency, turn counterclockwise. • Step change in the following way. FM: 50kHz, AM: 9kHz (MW), 1kHz (LW).
BASIC TUNING OPERATIONS Direct Access Tuning When you know the frequency of the desired station, the frequency can be input directly using the STATION CALL buttons in the following way. 1. Turn the 6 STANDBY/ON switch ON. 2. Select the desired band with the BAND button. 3. Press the DIRECT button. 4. Input the desired station frequency using the STATION CALL buttons. To cancel frequency input Direct access is canceled when the DIRECT button is pressed again.
Preset Stations 10 stations can be preset in each of the 3 classes, for a total of 30 station presets. CLASS A: 1 to 0 CH CLASS B: 1 to 0 CH CLASS C; 1 to 0 CH Preset stations to take full advantage of this tuner's basic performance capabilities. 1. Tune in the desired station. For details concerning tuning, refer to "BASIC TUNING OPERATIONS" on page 8 and 9. 2. Press the MEMORY button. • The MEMORY indicator will light for several seconds. • Memory storage is not possible once the indicator goes off.
PRESETTING STATIONS Manual Station Name Memory When erasing a memorized station name, use the following procedure. Using up to 4 characters, you can store a nanne of your choice for preset FM/AM broadcast stations 1 to 30. Even if PS data is already received using RDS, an FM or AM broadcast can still be mennorized. In this case, the nnemorized name takes priority over the PS data name. ©Perform the steps 1 to 3 of "Manual Station Name Memory".
In the RDS system, FM broadcast stations transmit information such as station name and program type in addition to standard audio signals.This unit receives the following data, displays the three data, RT, PS, PTY, and provides the functions, EON and Program Type Search. RT (Radio Text) data A message transmitted from the broadcast station using a maximum of 64 characters. PS (Program Service Name) data This refers to the broadcast station name transmitted by an FM broadcast station.
RDS (Radio Data System) RDS Data Display During FM broadcast reception, you can view various kinds of RDS data transmitted by the FM station by performing the procedures below. 1. Turn the (b STANDBY/OIM switch ON. 2. Select FM with the BAND button. If the received broadcast transmits RDS data, the RDS indicator lights and automatically displays the mode data. 3. Press the DISPLAY MODE button and the display changes. RT mode......... "RT" flashes and the following data is displayed in sequence.
RDS (Radio Data System) EON Setting and Reception If you select EON TA or EON NEWS, the tuner automatically receives traffic information and news broadcasts by other networks as soon as the transmissions begin. 1. Receive the desired FM station. Press the EON button and select the mode. Use this to select the desired EON mode. Each time you press the button, the mode changes as follows.
RDS (Radio Data System) Program Type Search (PTY Search) You can search for FM broadcasts of a desired program type (PTY). 1. Turn the Ò STANDBY/ON switch ON. 2. Select a FM station with the BAND button, or with the CLASS button and STATION CALL button. 3. Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH button to indicate "SEARCH" in the display. When selecting a station with Preset Station Tuning, if you press this button once, "INPUT" is displayed. If you press it twice, "SEARCH" is displayed. 4.
The 29 PTY data titles transmitted News: Short accounts of facts, events NEU5 and publicly expressed views, reportage and actuality. RFFRIRS FINRNCE CHILIREN impart advice in the widest sense. Sport: Program concerned with any SPORT 50EIRL R aspect of sport. EIUCOTE JJRRMR rULTORE SCIENCE i^RRIEJI Education: Program intended primarily to educate, of which the formal element is fundamental. RELIGION Drama: All radio plays and serials.
ADDITIONAL DATA STATION CALL button "memo" It is recommended that you make a note of the preset stations. STATION No. 1 10 CLASS A Station Name Frequency CLASS B Station Name Frequency CLASS C Station Name Frequency Character display used for station name input: Character H n n Display indications Tl .
TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
FM Tuner Section AM (MW) Tuner Section Frequency Range...................................... 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity NORMAL..........................Mono: 14.2 dBf, IHF(1.4 g V / 7 5 i^). 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity NORMAL.........................Mono; 22.2 dBf, IHF (3.5 g V / 75 Q) Stereo; 38.6 dBf, IHF (23.3 g V / 75 il) Sensitivity (DIN) NORMAL............................ ......................Mono; I . O g V / 7 5 Q Stereo:50 g V/ 75 Q Signal-to-Noise Ratio..............................
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