Table Of Contents - Pioneer X-NM1 Operating Instructions Manual

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. 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 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. 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 explana- In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explana-
tory drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same. tory drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.
These Operating Instructions are written for the XR-NM1 stereo CD cassette deck receiver and S-NM1/S-NM5-LR speaker system. These Operating Instructions are written for the XR-NM1 stereo CD cassette deck receiver and S-NM1/S-NM5-LR speaker system.
Contents Contents
1 Before You Start 1 Before You Start
Checking what's in the box ................................ 4 Checking what's in the box ................................ 4
Using this manual ............................................. 4 Using this manual ............................................. 4
Putting the batteries in the remote .................... 4 Putting the batteries in the remote .................... 4
Using the remote control .................................. 4 Using the remote control .................................. 4
Finding a suitable location ................................ 5 Finding a suitable location ................................ 5
Avoiding condensation problems ............................. 5 Avoiding condensation problems ............................. 5
Proper ventilation for the unit ................................. 5 Proper ventilation for the unit ................................. 5
Discs compatible with this system ...................... 5 Discs compatible with this system ...................... 5
2 Connecting up 2 Connecting up
Connecting the system ...................................... 6 Connecting the system ...................................... 6
Connecting the speakers ................................... 7 Connecting the speakers ................................... 7
Connecting the radio antennas ......................... 8 Connecting the radio antennas ......................... 8
Connecting external antennas .................................. 9 Connecting external antennas .................................. 9
Connecting other components .......................... 9 Connecting other components .......................... 9
Connecting the power ....................................... 9 Connecting the power ....................................... 9
3 Controls and displays 3 Controls and displays
Front panel ....................................................... 10 Front panel ....................................................... 10
Remote control ................................................. 1 1 Remote control ................................................. 1 1
Display ............................................................. 12 Display ............................................................. 12
4 Getting started 4 Getting started
Switching on and setting the clock .................... 13 Switching on and setting the clock .................... 13
Changing the clock format ...................................... 13 Changing the clock format ...................................... 13
Automatic power on buttons ............................. 13 Automatic power on buttons ............................. 13
Playing CDs ...................................................... 14 Playing CDs ...................................................... 14
Basic playback controls ........................................... 14 Basic playback controls ........................................... 14
Listening to the radio ........................................ 15 Listening to the radio ........................................ 15
Improving FM stereo sound ...................................... 15 Improving FM stereo sound ...................................... 15
Playing tapes .................................................... 16 Playing tapes .................................................... 16
Setting the reverse mode ......................................... 17 Setting the reverse mode ......................................... 17
Playing other connected components ................ 17 Playing other connected components ................ 17
Using Sound Modes .......................................... 17 Using Sound Modes .......................................... 17
5 More CD playback features 5 More CD playback features
Programming the track order ............................ 18 Programming the track order ............................ 18
Checking the playlist order ...................................... 18 Checking the playlist order ...................................... 18
Adding tracks to the playlist .................................... 18 Adding tracks to the playlist .................................... 18
Deleting tracks from the playlist .............................. 18 Deleting tracks from the playlist .............................. 18
Using repeat play .............................................. 19 Using repeat play .............................................. 19
Using random play ............................................ 19 Using random play ............................................ 19
Changing the display ......................................... 20 Changing the display ......................................... 20
Location Location
Install the unit in a well-ventilated location where it will not be Install the unit in a well-ventilated location where it will not be
exposed to high temperatures or humidity. exposed to high temperatures or humidity.
Do not install the unit in a location which is exposed to direct Do not install the unit in a location which is exposed to direct
rays of the sun, or near stoves or radiators. Excessive heat can rays of the sun, or near stoves or radiators. Excessive heat can
adversely affect the cabinet and internal components. Installa- adversely affect the cabinet and internal components. Installa-
tion of the unit in a damp or dusty environment may also result tion of the unit in a damp or dusty environment may also result
in a malfunction or an accident (avoid installation near cookers, in a malfunction or an accident (avoid installation near cookers,
etc., where the unit may be exposed to oily smoke, steam or etc., where the unit may be exposed to oily smoke, steam or
heat). heat).
6 More tuner features 6 More tuner features
Manually saving station presets ......................... 21 Manually saving station presets ......................... 21
Automatically selecting station presets .............. 21 Automatically selecting station presets .............. 21
Listening to station presets ............................... 22 Listening to station presets ............................... 22
Naming station presets ..................................... 22 Naming station presets ..................................... 22
Editing a station preset name ............................ 23 Editing a station preset name ............................ 23
Using RDS (European and UK model only) ........ 24 Using RDS (European and UK model only) ........ 24
RDS Program types ................................................. 24 RDS Program types ................................................. 24
Displaying RDS information ..................................... 25 Displaying RDS information ..................................... 25
Searching for a program type .................................. 25 Searching for a program type .................................. 25
7 Making tape recordings 7 Making tape recordings
Introduction to tape recordings ........................ 26 Introduction to tape recordings ........................ 26
Automatically recording from a CD ................... 27 Automatically recording from a CD ................... 27
Recording from any point on a CD .................... 28 Recording from any point on a CD .................... 28
Recording over unwanted material ..................... 28 Recording over unwanted material ..................... 28
Recording from the tuner or an Recording from the tuner or an
auxiliary component ......................................... 29 auxiliary component ......................................... 29
Improving AM tape recordings ................................. 29 Improving AM tape recordings ................................. 29
Reducing the auxiliary input level ............................. 29 Reducing the auxiliary input level ............................. 29
8 Using the timer 8 Using the timer
Using the wake up timer .................................... 30 Using the wake up timer .................................... 30
Using the sleep timer ........................................ 31 Using the sleep timer ........................................ 31
Using the record timer ...................................... 32 Using the record timer ...................................... 32
Activating/deactivating the timers ........................... 33 Activating/deactivating the timers ........................... 33
9 Additional information 9 Additional information
Demo display .................................................... 34 Demo display .................................................... 34
Changing the brightness level ............................ 34 Changing the brightness level ............................ 34
Changing the frequency step ............................. 34 Changing the frequency step ............................. 34
Taking care of your system ................................ 35 Taking care of your system ................................ 35
Disc lens cleaner ...................................................... 35 Disc lens cleaner ...................................................... 35
Taking care of your discs ................................... 35 Taking care of your discs ................................... 35
Storing discs ............................................................ 35 Storing discs ............................................................ 35
Discs to avoid .......................................................... 35 Discs to avoid .......................................................... 35
Using cassette tapes .......................................... 36 Using cassette tapes .......................................... 36
Tapes you should avoid ............................................ 36 Tapes you should avoid ............................................ 36
Protecting your recordings ...................................... 36 Protecting your recordings ...................................... 36
Understanding error messages .......................... 36 Understanding error messages .......................... 36
Troubleshooting ................................................ 37 Troubleshooting ................................................ 37
Specifications ................................................... 39 Specifications ................................................... 39
Precautions regarding installation Precautions regarding installation
¶ Placing and using the unit for long periods on heat- ¶ Placing and using the unit for long periods on heat-
generating sources will affect performance. Avoid placing the generating sources will affect performance. Avoid placing the
unit on heat-generating sources. unit on heat-generating sources.
¶ Install the unit as far away as possible from your TV. ¶ Install the unit as far away as possible from your TV.
Installation in close proximity to such equipment may cause Installation in close proximity to such equipment may cause
noise or degradation of the picture. noise or degradation of the picture.
¶ Such noise may be particularly noticeable when an indoor ¶ Such noise may be particularly noticeable when an indoor
antenna is used. In such cases, make use of an outdoor antenna is used. In such cases, make use of an outdoor
antenna, or turn off the power to the unit. antenna, or turn off the power to the unit.
¶ Please place this unit on a level surface. ¶ Please place this unit on a level surface.
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