Stereo CD Tuner XC-F10 XC-NS1 Stereo Power Amplifier M-F10 M-NS1 Speaker System S-F10-LRW S-NS1-LRW Stereo Cassette Deck CT-F10 Operating Instructions
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. In the UK, this system comprises the XC-F10 (Stereo CD Tuner); M-F10 (Stereo Power Amplifier); and S-F10-LRW (Speaker System). In all other countries the model names are XC-NS1, MNS1 and S-NS1-LRW respectively. The optional CT-F10 Stereo Cassette Deck is available in the UK only. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly.
Contents 1 Before You Start Checking what's in the box ................................. 4 Using this manual .............................................. 4 Putting the battery in the remote ....................... 4 Using the remote control ................................... 5 Hints on installation ........................................... 5 Avoiding condensation problems ................. 5 Discs compatible with this system .......................
1 Before You Start Checking what's in the box Putting the battery in the remote Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
1 Before You Start Using the remote control The diagram below shows the operating range of the remote control. Don’t... ✗ Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity, including near radiators and other heat-generating appliances. ✗ Place on a window sill or other place where the system will be exposed to direct sunlight. ✗ Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment.
2 Connecting Up Connecting the CD-tuner to the amplifier 3 Connect the CD-tuner to the amplifier as described below. If you also have the optional cassette deck, MD recorder or CDRecorder, see their accompanying instructions before following the instructions on this page. This will make connecting up several components easier. Connect the other end of the system cable to the socket on the rear panel of the power amplifier. Line up the plug and socket before inserting. Make sure the plug clicks home.
2 Connecting Up Connecting the speakers 2 If you plan to use your speakers on a table-top or shelf, pass the free end of each speaker cable through the speaker stand. See the diagram under step 3, below. 3 Insert the speaker wires into the terminals on the rear of each speaker. Connect the white half of the cable to the black (–) terminals, and the grey striped half to the red (+) terminals. To open a terminal, press down on the tab. Insert the wire, then release the tab to secure it.
2 Connecting Up • To remove the stand, press the center tab and slide the stand from the speaker. If you wish to connect speakers other than the ones supplied, use only speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω. Refer to the instructions that came with your speakers if you are unsure of their impedance before connecting them and switching on. Placing the speakers Connecting the subwoofer Use the supplied subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer to the amplifer.
2 Connecting Up Wall-mounting your system Connecting the AM and FM antennas If you prefer, you can hang the satellite speakers and/or the CD-tuner (together with the optional tape deck, MD recorder and CD-Recorder) on a wall. (Screws and other fixings are not supplied.) Connecting the supplied antennas will allow you to listen to both AM and FM radio broadcasts.
2 Connecting Up For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave it coiled up. The supplied FM antenna is a simple means of receiving FM stations; using a dedicated, outdoor FM antenna will usually give you better reception and sound quality. See below for connection details. 3 (Illustration shows UK model) 4 Point the AM antenna in the direction giving the best reception.
2 Connecting Up Connecting the power After making sure that everything is properly connected, plug in to a power outlet. 75 Ω coaxial cable FM AM ANTENNA LOOP ANTENNA (Illustration shows non-UK model) Power cord caution Connecting to other components There are analog audio inputs for connecting up other components such as an MD or tape deck, or turntable (with suitable phono amplifier).
3 Controls and Displays 10 SYSTEM control MENU – Press to access the menu. DISP/CHARA – Press to change the displayed information (this varies according to the current function). Remote control OPEN/CLOSE 1 CD TUNER CD 3 5 VOLUME 2 CD-R AUX SOUND TAPE TIMER MD 1 ¡ 4 ¢ CANCEL – Press to escape from within a menu. 4 DIRECT PLAY 3 CD-R 11 SET – Press to make a setting when using the menu system.
3 Controls and Displays CD-tuner Tape deck (For UK model only) 1 Top cover – Remove to access the antenna terminals and auxiliary inputs 1 23 – Press to play a tape or reverse a tape that’s already playing. 2 STANDBY/ON – Press to switch the system on or into standby 2 7 – Press to stop a tape. 3 Cassette tape slot. 3 VOL – – Use to reduce the volume 4 ¶8 – Press to put the unit into record-pause.
4 Getting Started Using menus Many of the features of this system are accessed from menus displayed in the CD tuner’s fluorescent display. The advantage of this is that you can use many of the features using just four buttons: MENU to display the first menu option; 4 and ¢ to change the displayed option; and SET to select it. TIMER 4 ¢ SET STANDBY/ON SYSTEM DISP CHARA 4 ¢ 1 SET SYSTEM Switch on.
4 Getting Started Remember If power is interrupted, the clock display will flash until you reset it to the correct time. To use the timer features, always set the clock to the correct time. Don’t touch the lens! Tip • You can display the clock in either 12 or 24-hour format. See page 37 for how to change it. • Press SYSTEM DISP in standby mode to show the day and time. The display remains until you hit the power button. Playing a CD Here, we’ll run through the basics you need to play CDs.
4 Getting Started 6 To skip back or forward to another track, press (but don't hold) 4 or ¢. Pressing ¢ once skips to the start of the next track on the disc. Further presses take you to subsequent tracks. Adjusting the sound Volume is adjustable from zero (silence) to 36 (maximum volume) using the volume + and – buttons on the remote. You can also adjust the bass, treble, balance and subwoofer level to get the sound you want.
4 Getting Started Improving poor FM reception Listening to the radio The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts, and lets you memorize your favorite stations so you don't have to manually tune in every time you want to listen. Here we run through the basic tuner controls, including switching between AM and FM, and tuning to a station. Full instructions for all the tuner's other features can be found in chapter 6.
5 More CD Features Programming the track order 6 This mode lets you program a sequence (a playlist) of up to 24 tracks to play. The order can be anything you choose. Tracks can appear more than once in the playlist, or can be left out entirely. The playlist applies only to the disc in the player at the time. Once you take the disc out (or switch the power into standby), the playlist is lost. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to continue adding tracks to the playlist.
5 More CD Features Using repeat play Using random play You can set the CD player to repeat either a single track over and over, or the whole disc. To have the CD player play the tracks on a disc in a different order each time you play the disc, use the random play function. Each track will play just once, but the order will be random. When all tracks have been played, the disc stops.
5 More CD Features Changing the display You can choose to display various kinds of information during playback and stop modes. Switch between them by pressing the SYSTEM DISP button.
6 More Tuner Features Saving station presets Listening to a station preset You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time. After you've set a station preset you can give it a name so you can remember which is which. When using the tuner button to switch between FM and AM, you've probably noticed a third option.
6 More Tuner Features current list: Giving a station memory a name • ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ . , ' / • abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz . , ' / • 0123456789 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ _ ` If you've set up more than a couple of station memories, you'll probably want to give them names that are a little more memorable than ‘FM 108.00’. Normally, of course, the name will be that of the radio station. 4 ¢ Press SET to enter the character.
6 More Tuner Features Using RDS (UK model only) Radio Data System, or RDS as it's usually known, is a system used by FM radio stations to provide listeners with various information—the name of the station and the kind of show they're broadcasting, for example. This information shows up as text on the display, and you can switch between the kind of information shown. Although you don't get RDS information from all FM radio stations, you do with most.
6 More Tuner Features Searching for a program type You can search for a station among your presets that is broadcasting a particular program type from the list on page 23. 4 7 Switching the displayed information You can choose to display various kinds of information when listening to the tuner. Remember that RDS information is only available when listening to FM stations. Switch between them by pressing the SYSTEM DISP button.
6 More Tuner Features Changing the tuning frequency interval In some regions or countries, the default tuning frequency interval may not be suitable. If you find that you can't tune into stations properly (it sounds 'almost' tuned in), try switching to the alternate tuning frequency interval. 4 ¢ SET SYSTEM MENU 1 Put the system into standby. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. 3 Use 4 or ¢ to select TUNER F.STEP, then press SET. 4 Use 4 and ¢ to select a frequency step.
7 Using the Tape Deck The side of the tape you'll hear is whichever is facing toward you when you load it. This is the 'forward' (3) direction, while the other side is 'reverse' (2). The forward indicator is shown in the display. Playing a tape (UK model only) The tape deck features auto-reverse, Dolby B NR (noise reduction) and auto tape select. The auto-reverse feature lets you play or record both sides of the tape without physically taking it out and turning it over.
7 Using the Tape Deck Setting the reverse mode Reducing tape hiss with Dolby NR. The tape deck can play both sides of a tape without you having to take the cassette out and turning it over by hand. This feature is called auto-reverse (because to play the other side of the tape, the tape travels in the opposite direction). For best sound quality, tapes that are recorded with Dolby NR should be played with Dolby NR switched on.
7 Using the Tape Deck Recording CDs Making tape recordings (UK This feature makes recording a CD as simple as possible by automatically starting and stopping the CD and tape together. There are two modes: 1 track synchro records just a single track, then stops; all tracks synchro records the whole disc. model only) You can make tape recordings from any other component in the system, and also from an external component connected to the auxiliary inputs.
7 Using the Tape Deck 5 Press CD to switch to the CD. Recording other sources 6 Load the CD you want to record. See page 15 for detailed instructions on loading discs. Usually, when recording a CD or MD, the synchro-recording feature is the easiest way to do it. However, if you want to record from the tuner or from a component connected to the auxiliary inputs, you'll need to start and stop the recording manually. If the disc has started playing, press 7.
7 Using the Tape Deck Setting up a future recording (UK model only) You can set the timer to record something from either the tuner or a component connected to the auxiliary inputs. For example, you might want to record a program on the radio that is broadcast while you're at work. If you're recording from an auxiliary component it must also be able to switch on at the time the recording starts —this system can't control it— or you have to leave it switched on until the recording has finished.
7 Using the Tape Deck Setting the record timer and the wake-up timer Changing the display (UK model only) You can set the record timer together with the wake-up timer (described on page 32)— to record a radio program with the record timer, then later start playing a CD at the time set by the wake-up timer, for example. Be careful, however, to leave at least a minute between the end time for one timer and the start time of the another.
8 Using the Timer The timer menu Setting the wake up timer Using the timer features you can automatically record a program from the tuner at a certain time, wake up to a CD playing, or fall asleep at night to the radio. These functions are available from the timer menu, which is accessed by pressing the TIMER button. The menu has four options. Once set, the wake-up timer will remain active (i.e., it will switch on the system every day) until you cancel it (see Cancelling the wake up timer below).
8 Using the Timer 5 Set the switch off time. Set the hour: use the 4 and ¢ buttons to change the flashing hour display, then press SET. Setting the sleep timer When setting the sleep timer, you only have to tell the system when to switch off. Next, set the minute: use the 4 and ¢ buttons to change the flashing minute display, then press SET. After pressing SET the display shows you the settings you’ve just made, including the switch on and off times, the component, and the volume level.
9 Additional Information Care information Handling discs When holding CDs, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge. Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback performance. Take care also not to scratch the label side of the disc. Although not as fragile as the recorded side, scratches can still result in a disc becoming unusable. Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust, etc.
9 Additional Information Erase protection Be careful: Some cassette head cleaners are not designed to work with auto-reverse decks and may become jammed in the mechanism— ask your Pioneer authorized service centre for details. You can protect an important recording against accidental erasure by breaking the erase-protect tab(s) with a small screwdriver. After using the head cleaner, leave the unit for 2–3 minutes before playing a tape. This will give any excess cleaning fluid a chance to dry.
9 Additional Information Switching the door open sensor on/off Switching the auxiliary attenuator on/off The door open sensor on the front of the CD tuner has two operating modes, as well as an off setting. Depending on the component that you connect to the auxiliary inputs, it’s possible that the signal level will be too high for this system to play properly without the sound distorting. If you notice distortion when listening to the auxiliary component, try switching the attenuator on.
9 Additional Information Switching the time format By default, the time is displayed as a standard 12-hour clock. If you prefer, you can show the time in 24-hour format. 1 Switch the unit into standby. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU and select HOUR FORMAT. Remember: switch between menu options using 4 and ¢; select the option by pressing SET. 3 Use 4 or ¢ to select 12-HOUR or 24-HOUR as required. 4 Press SET. The system goes back into standby.
9 Additional Information Troubleshooting Incorrect use can be mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Check the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the points below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service station to carry out repair work.
9 Additional Information Specifications Stereo Power Amplifier: M-F10/ M-NS1 Continuous Power (RMS) Satellite ............. 30 W + 30 W (3 kHz, THD 10%, 8 Ω) Subwoofer ..................... 50 W (70 Hz, THD 10%, 4 Ω) Continuous Power (DIN) Satellite .............. 23 W + 23 W (3 kHz, THD 1%, 8 Ω) Subwoofer ...................... 43 W (70 Hz, THD 1%, 4 Ω) Power Requirements ...... AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz (UK model) AC 240 V, 50/60 Hz (Non-UK model) Satellite Speakers: S-F10-LR/ S-NS1-LR Type ...................
Switching the demo on/off When you first plug in this unit the display shows a demo sequence. When the demo mode is set to on, the demo sequence starts if the unit is idle for more than 5 minutes, unless: • the function is set to AUX or TUNER • the display is showing the time or calendar Press any button to exit the demo sequence once it’s started. If you would rather switch off the demo completely, here’s how to do it. 4 1 Switch the unit into standby. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU.