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CAUTION Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean Symbol for PARTS INSIDE.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how VENTILATION CAUTION CAUTION to operate your model properly. When installing this unit, make sure to leave space STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not...
Before you start Chapter 1: • Do not use any batteries other than the ones specified. Also, do not use a new battery together Installing the receiver Before you start with an old one. When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level •...
Connecting up Chapter 2: Important Connecting speaker cables Connecting up • The SIGNAL GND terminal is provided to reduce noise when connecting the unit to components Twist the cable cores. such as an analog turntable. • Do not connect the PHONO (MM) terminals to any Loosen the nut on the SPEAKERS component other than a turntable;...
Connecting up Connecting antennas Plugging in Connect the FM/DAB wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external CAUTION antennas (see Using external antennas below). • Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit.
Controls and displays Chapter 3: Front panel Controls and displays SX-20DAB STEREO RECEIVER Rear panel VOLUME See pages 5-6 for details regarding connections. MEMORY TUNE / PRESET STANDBY ON BALANCE TONE STANDBY AC IN PHONES A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS SIGNAL FM/DAB PHONO (MM) SACD/CD NETWORK...
Use to control Pioneer SACD/CD player. STEREO RECEIVER 14 NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER control buttons Use to control Pioneer network audio player. STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between standby and on. 15 SLEEP Press to change the amount of time before the receiver Input function buttons switches into standby (10 min –...
Operation Chapter 4: Set the power to Standby Note Operation • If the power cord is disconnected when the unit is Press the remote control’s STANDBY/ in the standby mode the unit will turn off, but when ON button. the cord is then reconnected, the unit will not The next time you wish to turn on the power, press the automatically turn on.
Operation Improving FM sound Within 5 seconds, press / to select Scanning preset stations in sequence Listening to the FM radio the station preset you want. If the indicator does not light when tuning to an You can also use the numeric buttons. FM station because the signal is weak, set the stereo The following steps show you how to tune in to FM radio MENU...
Operation Searching for RDS programs Press / to search the station. An introduction to RDS Listening to the DAB The system starts searching through the station presets There are three ways of search for RDS programs as for a match, stopping when it was found one. Repeat to follows.
Operation Frequency If you select a station that cannot be received properly, Press the FM/DAB button repeatedly to “DAB No Tuned” is displayed. Sound settings Displays the frequency of the current multiplex. select "DAB". Adjusting the bass and treble No Tuned Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall FREQ:239.200MHz tone.
Operation Listening in surround sound Switching the desired speakers on To set for automatic standby status Restoring all the settings to the Allows you to create natural surround sound effects using just the left and right speakers. (Auto Power Down) factory default settings Then the corresponding speaker indication (SPK A (and/ •...
TONE CONTROL (OFF). 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. Can’t operate the remote control.
RIAA Deviation respective corporations. PHONO (MM) ....20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB • “Pioneer” is a trademark of Pioneer Corporation, • Tone control and is used under license.