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Pioneer SX-980 Operating Instructions Manual page 12

Am/fm stereo receiver
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TUNING
METER
When tuning in to an FM station, the optimum reception
position is indicated when the meter pointer deflects to
dead center. Check that the SIGNAL
meter pointer has
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deflected as far to the right as possible.
SIGNAL
METER
When
tuning in to an AM or FM station, the optimum
reception
position is indicated by the maximum
deflec-
tion of the meter pointer to the right.
FM MUTING
BUTTON
ON (released position) .. .
Release
this button
to sup-
press unpleasant inter-station
noise
when
tuning between
FM stations.
Depress
this button
to pick
up weak stations.
OFF (depressed position) .
STEREO INDICATOR
This indicator
lights up when
the receiver is tuned to}
receive a stereo broadcast.
"FILTER
BUTTONS
|
15Hz
..
When this button is pressed, a 6dB/oct attenua-;
tion
can
be provided
for frequencies
below
15Hz. This means that you can cancel out noise
in the ultra-low frequencies which is generated
by low-pitched
rumble from a turntable and
other forms of distortion. Although this noise
cannot be heard, it can generate intermodula-|
tion distortion and damage the speakers.
H
|
6kHz
..
Press this button to provide a 6dB/oct attenua-
tion at frequencies above 6kHz. Set it to this
position when
you find high-frequency noise, |
such as that from scratched records, unpleasant. }
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FM
25us BUTTON
Press this button when listening to a Dolby* FM broad-
cast; otherwise
keep this button at the released position.
For further details, refer to page 15.
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MIC JACK
Plug your microphone into this jack.
The microphone signals are reproduced in mono through
the left and right speakers.
NOTE:
A
high impedance
(approx.
50 kilohms)
dynamic
type
microphone
with a standard plug can
be connected
to
this jack.
Use this to tune in to broadcasting stations.
Select the station and tune for optimum
reception by
observing the SIGNAL
meter for AM
stations and both
the SIGNAL and TUNING meters for FM stations.
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MODE
LOUDNESS:
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LOUDNESS SWITCH
Set this switch to ON when listening at a low volume.
The frequency response of the human ear varies according
to the listening volume, and setting this switch to the ON
position compensates for hearing response by emphasizing
the bass and treble.
"~MODE SWITCH
Use this switch for selecting mono or stereo performances.
STEREO:
Set to this position for normal stereo opera-
tion.
MONO:
When set to this position, the left and right
channel signals will be mixed and reproduced
monophonically from both speaker systems.
-——- TAPE DUPLICATE SWITCH
Set this switch to ON when you want to duplicate or edit
a pre-recorded
tape using two tape decks.
For further
details, refer to "TAPE
DECK OPERATIONS" on page
16.
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* The word "Dolby" is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Inc.
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