Table Of Contents; Before You Start; Checking What's In The Box; Using This Manual - Pioneer XR-A790 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before You Start

Contents
1 Before You Start
Checking what's in the box ............................................... 4
Using this manual ............................................................. 4
Putting the batteries in the remote ................................... 5
Using the remote control ................................................. 5
Finding a suitable location ................................................ 5
Avoiding condensation problems ................................... 5
Moving the system unit ..................................................... 5
Discs compatible with this system ..................................... 5
2 Connecting Up
The rear panel ............................................................... 10
Connecting the speakers ................................................ 10
Connecting the front speakers ..................................... 10
Connecting the Super Woofer speakers ....................... 12
Connecting the rear speakers ...................................... 12
Placing the speakers .................................................... 12
Connecting the radio antennas ........................................ 14
Connecting external antennas ....................................... 16
Connecting auxiliary components .................................. 16
Connecting the power ..................................................... 16
3 Controls & Displays
Front panel ..................................................................... 18
Display .......................................................................... 20
Remote control .............................................................. 22
4 Getting Started
Switching on and setting the clock ................................. 24
Playing CDs ................................................................... 26
Summary of playback controls for CDs ........................ 28
Changing discs ............................................................... 28
Tuning in stations ........................................................... 30
Improving poor FM reception ...................................... 30
Playing cassette tapes ..................................................... 30
Resetting the tape counter ........................................... 34
Relay play .................................................................... 34
5 More CD Features
Programming a playlist ................................................... 36
Using repeat play ........................................................... 36
Using random play ......................................................... 38
6 More Tuner Features
Saving stations for quick recall ....................................... 40
Listening to station presets .......................................... 40
Changing the frequency step .......................................... 40
7 Recording Cassette Tapes
Making tape recordings .................................................. 42
Automatically recording CDs ....................................... 44
Copying tapes ............................................................. 46
Improving AM tape recordings ..................................... 46
8 Singing Karaoke
Singing karaoke ............................................................. 48
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9 Using Sound Effects
Using the sound morph .................................................. 50
Using preset effects ....................................................... 50
Audio preset mode ...................................................... 50
Surround preset mode ................................................. 50
Changing sound presets using the remote .................... 50
Using individual sound effects ........................................ 52
Equalizer mode ........................................................... 52
Zoom Surround mode ................................................. 52
P.Bass mode ................................................................ 52
Changing sound effects using the remote ..................... 52
Saving your own settings ................................................ 54
Changing the sound display ............................................ 54
Muting the sound ........................................................... 54
10Using the Timer
Setting the wake-up timer .............................................. 56
Setting the sleep timer ................................................... 58
Setting the record timer ................................................. 58
Canceling the timer ....................................................... 60
1 1 Additional Information
Taking care of your system ............................................. 62
Disc lens cleaner .......................................................... 62
Taking care of your discs ................................................ 62
Storing discs ................................................................ 62
Discs to avoid .............................................................. 64
Using cassette tapes ....................................................... 64
Tapes you should avoid ................................................ 64
Protecting your recordings .......................................... 64
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 66
Specifications ................................................................ 69
Switching the demo mode on/off ....................... back cover

Checking what's in the box

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Before starting to set
up your new stereo system, please check that you received the
following supplied accessories:
• Operating instructions
• Remote control unit
• Power cord x1 (x2 (Latin American model only))
• FM antenna
• AM loop antenna
• Power plug adapter (Latin American model only)
• Speaker cord (S-A790VLR only)- red/black speaker cords
(x2), blue/black speaker cords (x2)

Using this manual

This manual is for the XR-A790 and XR-A390 Stereo CD Cassette
Deck Receiver. It is split into three sections: setting up (chapters 1
and 2); using the system (chapters 3 to 10), and additional
information (chapter 11). This last chapter contains care
information for the unit, discs and tapes, a troubleshooting
section, and specifications.