PIONEER TX-1070R (01) PDF MANUAL

PIONEER TX-1070R (01) PDF SUMMARY:

How do I connect the FM T-type antenna and the AM loop antenna?

Unfold all four legs of the AM loop antenna toward the outside, and insert the stopper inside the legs into the hole in the AM loop antenna to fix it in position. Place the antenna on a level surface, and point it in the direction that provides optimum reception. Do not install the antenna in locations where it touches the cover of the tuner or other metal objects, or near a CD player, computer, or television. Stretch both ends of the FM T-type antenna taut and affix to a wall.

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Is grounding necessary for the antenna?

Although grounding is not necessary for reception, it is recommended for protection against damage from lightning if an outdoor FM antenna is used. Grounding is also recommended to help reduce noise and hum. Never make the ground connection to a gas pipe, as sparks could cause the gas to ignite.

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What is the purpose of the CHANNEL STEP/DE-EMPHASIS switch?

This switch is applicable to multi-voltage models only. It has been set before shipping to the channel allocation and de-emphasis value for the area in which the unit was sold. If the switch is set incorrectly, the reception frequency display will not stop, and even if reception is possible, it may sound unnatural. Be sure to check that the switch is set properly before using the unit.

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How do I connect the power cord?

Plug the power cord into the auxiliary power outlet on the amplifier or into an AC wall socket.

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What does the POWER switch do?

When this switch is set to the on position, power is supplied to the tuner’s main circuits. The POWER switch selects the transformer’s secondary so that even in stand-by position, the unit’s circuitry will work as long as the power cord is connected to a power outlet. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet when you do not plan to use the unit for a long period of time.

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What does the FM STEREO indicator indicate?

This lights when a stereo program has been picked up during an FM broadcast.

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What does the TUNED indicator indicate?

This lights up to indicate when the best tuning of a station has been achieved.

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What does the FREQUENCY /CHANNEL display show?

This shows the frequency of the station currently being received in digital form. The FM band is indicated by MHz, and the AM band by kHz. The channel number of the STATION CALL switch is also displayed.

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What is the HIGH BLEND switch/indicator used for?

When there is noise or poor reception of FM stereo broadcasting because the station is far away or for other reasons, press this switch for greater clarity of reception. The HIGH BLEND switch functions only when you are receiving an FM stereo broadcast. The ON or OFF status of the HIGH BLEND switch will be memorized when you preset the STATION CALL switch. By using the RECEPTION USING PRESET CALL function, you can always tune in to an FM broadcast under the same conditions.

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What is the MEMORY switch used for?

This is used to memorize stations. When the switch is depressed, the MEMORY indicator will light. To memorize the frequency of any station, press the STATION CALL switch while the MEMORY indicator is lit.

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What are the TUNING switches (-,+ ) used for?

These are used to locate stations. Push the left half of this switch “-” to locate a station broadcasting on a lower frequency and the right half of this switch “+” to locate a station broadcasting on a higher frequency.

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What is the MANUAL/ AUTO selector/indicator used for?

Use this switch in combination with the FREQUENCY /CHANNEL selector when changing between the available tuning methods: AUTO SEARCH TUNING, MANUAL TUNING, AUTO INDEX CHANNEL SCAN, MANUAL INDEX CHANNEL SCAN. When this selector is pressed so that the AUTO indicator lights, the AUTO mode will be activated.

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What is the FREQUENCY /CHANNEL selector/indicator used for?

Use this selector together with the MANUAL/ AUTO selector when changing the tuning method. When it is pressed so that the CHANNEL indicator lights, the CHANNEL mode will be activated.

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What are the FUNCTION switches used for?

These are used to select either the FM or AM broadcasting bands. Push to select FM or AM.

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What are the STATION CALL switches used for?

These are used to preset and recall broadcasting stations.

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What is the Station mode SELECT switch/indicator used for?

Use this switch to set the station call switches to either Mode 1 (1-8), or Mode 2 (9-16). When the switch is pressed so that the indicator lights, Mode 2 (9 – 16) has been selected. Merely setting this switch will cause no change in tuner operation.

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How do I use AUTO-SEARCH TUNING?

1. Turn on the POWER of the unit and the stereo amplifier.
2. Select your desired band using the FUNCTION switches.
3. Press the MANUAL/ AUTO selector so that the AUTO indicator lights.
4. Press the FREQUENCY /CHANNEL selector so that the CHANNEL indicator goes out.
5. Press the “+” or “-” TUNING switch.

The tuner will automatically search for a station and tune in to it. By pressing “+”, the frequency will move upwards, and by pressing “-”, the frequency will move downwards. Each time the switch is pressed, the higher (or lower) frequency station will be tuned in. Reception may not be possible for distant stations or when signals are weak, in which case manual tuning is recommended. The frequency Auto-Search operation may stop even with weak foreign broadcasts, particularly at night, and frequency noise in large cities may cause the search operation to stop. When using Auto-Search to preset AM stations, if the frequency search operation stops too frequently, changing the position of the AM loop antenna may be helpful in reducing its sensitivity so that only powerful, nearby stations are received. After tuning in the station, be sure to reposition the antenna to its best position for reception. For very weak stations, use the manual tuning mode to preset stations.

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How do I use MANUAL TUNING?

1. Turn on the POWER of the unit and the stereo amplifier.
2. Select your desired broadcasting band using the FUNCTION switches.
3. Press the MANUAL/ AUTO selector so that the AUTO indicator goes out.
4. Press the FREQUENCY /CHANNEL selector so that the CHANNEL indicator goes out.
5. Use the TUNING switches “-” or “+” to locate the frequency of your desired station.

For step-by-step searching, press the TUNING switch once and release it immediately. For continuous rapid scanning, keep the TUNING switch pressed. The TUNED indicator will light up when the desired station is tuned in best. The TUNED indicator will not function for broadcasts received for distant stations or when signals are weak.

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How do I preset stations?

1. Turn on power to this unit and the stereo amplifier.
2. Select the broadcasting band to be memorized, using the FUNCTION switch.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. After tuning in to a stereo FM broadcast, set the HIGH BLEND switch to the position which provides optimum listening conditions.
5. Press the station mode SELECT switch to select Mode 1 or Mode 2.
6. Press the MEMORY switch. The MEMORY indicator lights.
7. Press the STATION CALL switch which you wish to preset to. Perform presetting during the time that the MEMORY indicator is lit. If the MEMORY indicator goes out, presetting is no longer possible; press the MEMORY switch again to perform presetting.
8. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to preset stations for STATION CALL switches 1 through 16.

A total of up to 16 stations (including 8 FM stations and 8 AM stations) can be preset. If a preset switch is already being used to select a particular station, this switch can be used to preset a new station and the old data will be automatically erased.

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How do I perform PRESET STATION VERIFICATION?

1. Press the FREQUENCY /CHANNEL and MANUAL/AUTO selectors so that both indicators light.
2. Press the “+” or “-” TUNING switch.

The tuner will search for the frequency of each station which was preset by the STATION CALL switch. Each station will be tuned in successively, and the channel number and frequency (MHz or kHz) will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Observe this display to check whether or not the desired preset station has been tuned in.

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How do I use RECEPTION USING PRESET CALL?

Press the STATION CALL switch corresponding to the previously preset station. When necessary, do not neglect to perform SELECT selection as well.

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How do I use AUTO INDEX CHANNEL SCAN?

You can find out which programs are being broadcast on each of the preset stations using the PRESET STATION VERIFICATION procedure. As each preset station is tuned in, press the STATION CALL switch to listen to the broadcast.

1. Turn on power to this unit and to the stereo amplifier.
2. Press the FREQUENCY /CHANNEL and MANUAL/ AUTO selectors so that both indicators light.
3. Press the “+” or “-” TUNING switch.

When “+” is pressed, the stations will appear in a sequence. When “-” is pressed, the stations will appear in a sequence.

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How do I use MANUAL INDEX CHANNEL SCAN?

1. Turn on POWER to this unit and to the stereo amplifier.
2. Press the MANUAL/ AUTO selector so that the AUTO indicator goes out.
3. Press the FREQUENCY /CHANNEL selector so that the CHANNEL indicator lights.
4. Press the “+” or “-” TUNING switch.

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What happens with the last station memory?

When the POWER switch is pressed to turn power on, the last station received before the power was previously turned off will be received again. When power is ON, if the FUNCTION switches are pressed, the last station received before the FUNCTION switches were previously pressed will be received again.

Preset stations will be retained in the memory when the POWER is switched to STAND-BY as long as the power cord is not disconnected. It is recommended that you disconnect the power cord when the unit is not being used for long periods of time. The electrical circuit controlling the MEMORY function is powered by a back-up condenser so that the unit will retain preset stations for a few weeks. If a preset station has been erased, reset it.

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How do I connect the TX-1070R for remote control operation?

1. Apply the remote control plate to the CU-760 remote control unit provided with RC-760.
2. Connect the OUTPUT jacks of the TX-1070R to the TUNER – FM/ AM jacks of the RC-760.
3. Connect the CONTROL IN jack of the TX-1070R to the REMOTE CONTROL out jack of the RC-760.

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What do the remote control switches on the TX-1070R do?

• BAND SELECTOR switch: Set this switch to the FM/ AM position to listen to an FM or AM broadcast.
• FUNCTION SELECTOR keys: Press “FM/ AM” before using the unit.
• STATION CALL keys: The STATION CALL switches of the tuner can be used to recall stations which have been put in memory.
• STATION MODE SELECTOR switch (1-8/9-16): This switch performs the same function as the station mode SELECT switch of the tuner.

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How do I connect the TX-V70 for Remote Control Operation?

1. Connect the REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack of the SA-V70 to the CONTROL IN of the using the cord supplied.
2. Connect the CONTROL jack of the TX-V70 to the CONTROL IN jack of other Pioneer components equipped with this facility.

Connections 1 and 2 described above are necessary to permit remote control operation using the remote control unit supplied with the SA-V70. The IN and OUT CONTROL jacks can be connected in any order without affecting performance. However, those components having only a CONTROL IN jack should be connected last.

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How do I listen to FM/AM broadcasts with the TX-V70 + SA-V70?

• Use the remote control to select FM or AM reception.
• Press the remote control’s button to turn the unit ON.
• Select a preset FM/AM radio station using the remote control.
• Select “FM/ AM” (Input on the SA-V70 side is switched). The remote control unit’s display panel shows numbers 1-8, but the function on Pioneer’s TX-V70 is switched to 9-16. Whether number 1-8 or 9-16 are selected is indicated on Pioneer’s TX-V70.

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What should I do if FM reception is poor when using the accessory T-type antenna?

If FM reception is poor when using the accessory T-type antenna, it means that you are not living in a good reception area. In this case, setting up a good outdoor FM antenna will solve this problem. Consult your dealer as to the selection and actual installation of the FM antenna.

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How do I connect an FM antenna?

There are two ways of connecting the FM antenna to the antenna input terminals: with a 300-ohm twin-lead feeder or with a 75-ohm coaxial cable. A 75-ohm coaxial cable is recommended since it is more immune than the twin-lead feeder to noise and interference from external sources.

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When is grounding recommended?

Grounding is recommended if reception of FM programs is impaired by noise. To ground, connect a thick polyvinyl insulated wire to the GND terminal and attach the other end to a metal water pipe or grounding bar or wind it around a copper plate and bury it. Never connect a wire to a gas pipe for grounding since sparks may ignite the gas.

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When should I erect an outdoor AM antenna?

The accessory AM loop antenna is quite sufficient if you live in a strong-signal area. However, an outdoor AM antenna should be erected if surrounding objects are interfering with reception or if the stations are distant and their signals are weak. Do not detach the AM loop antenna when using an outdoor AM antenna.

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What should I check if there is no power?

Check if the power cord has been disconnected. Reconnect the power cord.

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What should I check if there is no sound?

Check if any of the output cords have been disconnected or incorrectly connected. Also check if the antenna has been disconnected or if the connection is loose. Connect them properly to the TUNER terminals on the amplifier. Connect the antenna properly.

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What should I check if there is static?

Check if the station is properly tuned in to the correct frequency. Tune in the station correctly.

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What should I check if there is sound distortion on the FM band?

Check if the FM T-type antenna is still folded up and not extended or if the antenna is facing in the wrong direction. Also check if the signals are weak and reception is poor, and consider static from other appliances or multipath reflection. Extend the two ends of the antenna and/or change the direction of the antenna until best reception is obtained. Substitute an FM outdoor antenna for the FM T-type antenna. Try varying the height and direction of the antenna or use an FM outdoor antenna substituting a 75-ohm coaxial cable for the standard cable and fixing it as far away as possible from the street.

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What should I check if there is sound distortion on the AM band?

Check if the AM loop antenna is positioned poorly or is in contact with the tuner. Also check if the signals are weak and reception is poor, and consider static from other electrical appliances. Change the direction of the antenna until best reception is obtained. Separate the AM loop antenna as far as possible from tuner. Fix an AM outdoor antenna or ground the antenna. Switch off other appliances or keep as far away as possible from the tuner when in use.

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What should I check if stereo broadcasts are not received in stereo?

Check if the signals are weak, with insufficient input or if the frequency is not tuned in properly. Change to an outdoor FM antenna. Tune in station accurately.