Pioneer XR-A790 Operating Instructions Manual page 5

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 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 differ from that shown in the
explanatory drawings. However, the method of con-
necting and operating the unit is the same.
Energy-saving design
This system is designed to use 1 W of electricity
when power is switched to Standby.
POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug
by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when
your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or
electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture,
etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a
knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords
should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped
on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an
electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while.
When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER
authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
Contents
1 Before You Start
Checking what's in the Dox ........csccsscsseee
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Putting the batteries in the remote ..
Using the remote control ....
Finding a suitable location ..
Avoiding condensation problems
Moving the system unit ..............
Discs compatible with this system ..
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2 Connecting Up
The rear panel
Connecting the speakers ... WW
Connecting the front speakers .......... 7
Connecting the Super Woofer speakers .......... ai]
Connecting the rear speakers .........cccceseeeee 12
Placing the speakers ..........cccccssscesesessenesesseeee 12
Connecting the radio antennas
Connecting external antennas ..
Connecting auxiliary components .
Connecting the power ................
Switching the demo mode on/off
3 Controls & Displays
Front panel
Display ......
Remote control
4 Getting Started
Switching on and setting the clock ..........cce 20
Playing CDs ......cesscssseessseesseneeeees
Summary of playback controls for CDs .
Changing discs ....
Tuning in stations
improving poor FM reception....... a 24
Playing cassette tapes ...........
Resetting the tape counter .. oe
Relay play ........cccecessscereeceseeestseesneastenaeeeeases
5 More CD Features
Programming a playlist ............:cccessessee 28
Using repeat play ...
Using random play .
6 More Tuner Features
Saving stations for quick recall .
Listening to station presets .
Changing the frequency step .
7 Recording Cassette tapes
Making tape recordings
Automatically recording CDs
Copying tapes ............
Improving AM tape recordings
8 Singing Karaoke
Singing karaoke ..........ccscsssssesseeescssesessereseeeees 36
9 Using Sound Effects
Using the sound morph
Using preset effects ...
Audio preset mode ..
Surround preset mode ......cscceeeeeeeeees ees,
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Changing sound presets using the remote .
Using individual sound effects .
Equalizer mode............
Zoom Surround mode .
P.Bass mode
Changing sound effects using the remote
Saving your own settings ...
Changing the sound display .
Muting the sound..............
10 Using the Timer
Setting the wake-up timer...
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Setting the sleep timer
Setting the record timer .
Canceling the timer ....
TI Additional Information
Taking care of your system ........cseseeesceeeeesees 44
Disc iens cleaner ..
Taking care of your discs .
Storing discs «0.0.0...
Discs to avoid .........
Using cassette tapes .
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Protecting your recordings ........cccscsssesseeee 46
Troubleshooting ..
Specifications
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