Pioneer A-616 MARK II, A-717 MARK II Manual

FEATURES

• Drive capacity 150W + 150W/4Ω (DIN) matching to high power and low-impedance-type speaker system.
  [Model A-616 MARK II: 120W + 120W/4Q (DIN)]
• The use of DIRECT circuit assures high fidelity playback of consistent frequency characteristics, accompanied by maximum clarity.
• REC SELECTOR switch makes tape editing very simple.
• Non-Switching Circuit Type Ill (A-616 MARK Il is Type Il) is employed to realize high quality sound with minimum distortion.
• Comes with a built-in phono equalizer which accepts MC cartridge.
• Casted Power Transformer (A-717 MARK Il only)
• Honeycomb Frame Chassis
• Honeycomb Heat Sink

MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL SURFACES

• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.
• When the surfaces are very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or cleaners.
• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays and other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surfaces.

CONNECTIONS

PANEL FACILITIES

1. POWER switch/indicator
   Press to turn power to the unit ON and OFF
2. PHONES jack
   When using headphones. Insert the plug into this jack.
3. SPEAKERS selector switch
   Use this switch to listen to the speaker systems connected to the SPEAKERS terminals.
   OFF:
   Released position. No sound is heard from the speaker system. Set to this position when listening with headphones.
   A:
   For reproduction of sound With the speaker systems connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals
   B:
   For reproduction of sound with the speaker systems connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals
   A +B:
   For reproduction of sound With the speaker systems connected to SPEAKERS A and B terminals.
4. BASS tone control
   Use to adjust the low-frequency tone The center position is the flat (normal) position. When turned to the right, low-frequency tones are emphasized; when turned to the left, low-frequency tones are de-emphasized.
   NOTE
   This function does not operate when the DIRECT switch is in the ON position.
5. TREBLE tone control
   Use to adjust the high-frequency tone.
   The center position is the flat (normal) position. When turned to the right, high-frequency tones are emphasized; when turned to the left, high-frequency tones are de-emphasized.
   NOTE
   This function does not operate when the DIRECT switch is in the ON position.
6. BALANCE control
   Should normally be left in the center position. Adjust balance i! the sound is louder from one of the speakers If the right side is louder, turn toward the LEFT position and if the left side is louder, turn toward the RIGHT position.
   NOTE
   This function does not operate when the switch is in the ON position.
7. PHONO EQ switch/indicator (Model A-717 MARK II only)
   When not using a phono input. turn the phono equalizer power Circuit off in order to prevent it from collecting noise during playback of other sources.
   ON:
   The indicator lights: Always set to this position when using a phono input. Immediately after turning ON, audio signa! will be muted for several seconds until circuit operation becomes stable.
   OFF:
   The indicator goes off. Set to this position when not using a phono input.
8. LOUDNESS switch/indicator
   Use when listening at low value levels.
   ON:
   The indicator lights: Boosts low and high frequencies to give added punch to playback even at low-volume.
   OFF:
   The indicator goes off: Should normally be left in this position.
   NOTE
   This switch does not operate when the DIRECT switch is in the ON position.
9. ADPT 1/TAPE 3 switch/indicator
   (ADPT/TAPE 3 switch in the A-616 MARK 11)
   Use this switch to listen to tape playback. or to listen to the sounds being recorded during tape recording
   ON:
   The indicator lights: Press when listening to the playback sound of the tape deck or the adaptor connected to the ADPT 1 ITA PE 3 PLAY terminals. or to monitor the sound being recorded on the tape deck connected to the ADPT 1/TAPE 3 REC terrninals.
   OFF:
   The indicator goes off. Normally leave the switch in this position.
   NOTE.
   When the DIRECT switch is set to ON, this function does not operate and no signal is output at the ADPT 1/TAPE 3 REC terminals.
10. DIRECT switch/indicator
    Use this switch/indicator when you do not wish to pass the output from input terminal equipment through the nous frequency adjusting circuits and adaptor terminals (ADPT 1/TAPE 3, ADPT 2, BASS, TREBLE. BALANCE, LOUDNESS).
    ON:
    When the switch is in this position, the indicator fights and the si gna13 input from the input terminals are reproduced without passing through the various frequency-adjusting circuits. This results in fiat, pure sound which is a more faithful reproduction of the input source.
    OFF:
    When the switch ts In this position the Indicator goes out in the signal passes through the various frequency adjusting circuits
11. PHONO SELECTOR switch
    Set In accordance With the type of cartridge used In your record turntable
    MM:
    Set to this position when using a moving magnet cartridge or a moving coil cartridge with high output of 1 mV or more.
    MC:
    Set to this position when using a moving coil cartridge.
    MM SUBSONIC/MC SUBSONIC:
    Subsonic filter for moving coil or moving magnet cartridges to cut ultralow frequency noise less than 17 Hz generated when playing a warped record.
    When using a high-output moving coil cartridge, set this switch to MM or MM SUBSONIC.
12. VOLUME CONTROL
    Use to adjust volume level
    NOTE
    This unit is equipped with a circuit that attenuates the effect of tone and loudness controls as volume is turned up.
13. MUTING switch/indicator (Model A-717 MARK Il only)
    Use to temporarily cut sound volume.
    ON:
    The indicator lights The sound volume will be cul off
    OFF:
    The indicator goes oft' The sound Will return to its previous volume
14. INPUT SELECTOR switch
    Use to select playback source.
    LINE:
    Set to this position when listening to the programs from a component connected to the CINE terminals
    TUNER:
    Set to this position when listening to AM or FM broadcasts With a tuner
    PHONO:
    Set to this position when listening to record playback on a turntable CD:
    CD:
    Set to this position when listening to.a compact disc playback with a CD player.
    DAT/TAPE 1:
    For playback With a tape deck or digital audio tape deck connected to the DAT/TAPE 1 terminals
    TAPE 2:
    For playback with a tape deck connected to the TAPE 2 terminals.
15. REC SELECTOR switch
    Switch to select recording signal. When set at other than SOURCE or OFF position, signals of other equipment can be recorded during playback on the equipment selected by IN PUT SELECTOR switch.
    TUNER:
    To record the equipment of TUNER terminals.
    CD:
    To record the equipment of CD terminalis.
    OFF:
    In this position. nothing from the REC terminals of DAT/ TAPE I and TAPE 2 will be output. Select it when not recording. the tape deck will be disconnected. improving sound quality
    SOURCE:
    To record the equipment selected by INPUT SELECTOR switch
    TAPE:
    1 2 — To record (copy) from the tape deck of DAT/ TAPE terminals. over to the tape deck of TAPE 2 terminals
    2 1 — To record (copy) from the tape deck of TAPE 2 terminals. over to the tape deck of DAT/TAPE 1 terminals.
    NOTE:
    The REC SELECTOR switch has no effect on the recording out put of the ADPT 1/TAPE 3 terminals.

OPERATIONS

BEFORE BEGINNING OPERATIONS

Set the controls and switches as follows: See Fig. 1.

Fig. 1

1. Set the POWER switch to ON.
2. Set the SPEAKERS switch to A, B or A + B.
3. Set the BALANCE control to the center position.
4. Set the ADPT 1[TAPE 3 switch to OFF.
5. Set the DIRECT switch to OFF.

PLAYBACK PROCEDURES

1. Set the INPUT SELECTOR or ADPT 1/TAPE 3 switch.
   Use to select playback source.
   • When listening to programs from equipment connected to the LINE terminals: Set to [LINE].
   • When listening to an AM/FM broadcast: Set to [TUNER].
   • When listening to a record. Set to [PHONO].
     PHONO EQ switch to ON. (Model A-717 MARK II only)
     Set PHONO SELECTOR switch to MM (MM SUBSONIC) or MC (MC SUBSONIC) according to the type of cartridge being used.
   • When listening to a compact disc: Set to [CD].
   • When listening to a tape: Set to [DAT/TAPE 1], [TAPE 2] or [ADPT 1/TAPE 3].
2. Operate equipment to begin playback.
3. Adjust playback volume with the VOLUME CONTROL on this unit.

RECORDING TAPES

1. Select the recording equipment with REC SELECTOR switch.
   • When set to the SOURCE position. the signals from the device connected to the selected input terminals are recorded. (To record signals from the device connected to the PHONO or LINE terminals, set the REC SELECTOR switch to SOURCE and set the INPUT SELECTOR switch to PHONO or LINE.)
     When recording the signal from PHONO terminal, set PHONO EQ switch to ON position. (Model A-717 MARK II only)
   • Recording is impossible with the switch set to OFF.
     NOTE
     When this switch is set at other than SOURCE position, the equipment selected by REC SELECTOR switch can be recorded irrespective of the settings of INPUT SELECTOR and DIRECT switches.
2. When using the tape deck connected to the ADPT 1 TAPE 3 terminals for recording
   • The source selected with the INPUT SELECTOR will be recorded, regardless of the REC SELECTOR position. However, recording will not be possible when the DIRECT switch is ON.
3. Begin recording by operating the recording equipment and tape deck.
   • Refer to the operating instructions for your tape deck for proper operating procedures.

MONITORING WHILE RECORDING

On a 3-head tape deck, sound can be concurrently heard while recording on tape, This operation of checking the sound quality and recording level i? called "monitoring." At the time of monitoring, set the INPUT SELECTOR switch of this equipment in the following way, to match the tape deck on which recording is being done.

• When recording on the tape deck of DAT/TAPE 1 terminalsSet to DAT/TAPE 1
• When recording on the tape deck of TAPE 2 terminals. Set to TAPE 2.
• When recording on the tape deck of ADPT 1/TAPE 3 terminals:
  ADPT 1/TAPE 3 switch to ON

COPYING TAPES

When two decks (or a double cassette deck) are used you can record.the sounds from one deck onto the other.

Application examples:

• To make a tape copy with contents identical to the original tape.
• To edit a recording of an FM broadcast In order to cut out unwanted commercials. recording only desired material onto another tape.

When using two tape decks

1. Load tapes for playback (pre-recorded tape) and recording into the respective tape decks.
2. Select the tape deck to be copied with REC SELECTOR switch.
   • When copying from the tape deck of DAT/ TAPEterminals. to the tape deck of TAPE 2 terminals
     Set to 1 2
   • When copying from the tape deck of TAPE 2 terminals. to the tape deck of DAT/TAPE 1 terminals.
     Set 2 1
     NOTE
     The tape selected with REC SELECTOR switch can be copied, regardless of the settings of INPUT SELECTOR and DIRECT switches.
3. Operate the tape decks to begin copying.
   Set the tape deck with the original (playback) tape to the playback mode. and set the tape deck with the tape to the recording mode.

Playback using graphic equalizer

• As to A-717 MARK H, it can deal with playback of all source by connecting the graphic equalizer to the ADPT 2 terminals. However, it is not possible when the DIRECT switch is ON.
  NOTE:
  Remove the shorting bars before connecting to mese terminals. Always keep the. bars inserted while the terminals are not in use, and take care not to lose nem (A-717 MARK II only).

CONNECTING CORDS

CONNECTING SPEAKER CORDS

Fig.2

1. Strip off the vinyl covering and twist the tip of the wire core.
2. Loosen the knob and insert the wire core into the terminal hole.
3. Tighten the knob to fix the wire core in place.

NOTE
Do not allow the wire core to protrude and touch other terminals or wires If the cores ot differing wires touch, damage may be caused to your components.

CONNECTING INPUT/OUTPUT CORDS

Fig.3

Connect the white plug to the L (left) side. and the red plug to the R (right) side. Be sure to push the plugs in securely.

Speaker Impedance

When speaker systems are connected to only one of the SPEAKERS A or B terminals, such speakers should have rated impedance in the range of 4-16Q.
When speakers are connected to both the A and B terminals, they should have a rated impedance in the range of 8-32Q.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that these is something wrong with this components, Check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask you nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

SPECIFICATIONS

[A-6i6 MARK II]

Continuous power output (both channels driven at 20 Hz to 20 kHz) *
T.H.D. 0.005%. 8Ω: 70W + 70W
T.H.D. 0.008%, 4Ω: 95W + 95W

DIN continuous power output (both channels driven)

1 kHz, T.H.D. 1%, 8Ω: 80W + 80W
1 kHz, T.H.D. 1%, 4Ω: 120W + 120W

Power bandwidth
0.05%, 8Ω: 4 Hz - 80 kHz

Damping factor
(1 kHz/20 Hz to 20 kHz), 8Ω: 200/70

Dynamic power output (on EIA dynamic test signal)
8Ω: 85W + 85W
4Ω: 130W + 130W
2Ω: 150W + 150W

Total harmonic distortion *
20 Hz to 20 kHz, -tow, 80Ω: 0.005%
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 95W, 4Ω: 0.008%
Inter-modulation distortion (at rated output): 0.005%

Input sensitivity/impedance:
PHONO (MM): 2.5 mV/50 kΩ
PHONO (MC): 0.2 mV/100Ω
CD, TUNER, LINE, TAPE: 150 mV/50 kΩ

PHONO overload level
1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.008% (MM/MC): 200 mV/19 mV

Output level/impedance
TAPE REC, ADAPTOR OUTPUT: 150 mV/2.2 kΩ

Frequency response
PHONO (MM), 20 Hz to 20 kHz: ±0.2 dB
PHONO (MC), 20 Hz to 20 kHz: ±0.3 dB
CD, TUNER, LINE, TAPE 1 Hz to 150 kHz: +0; -3 dB

Tone control (volume control set at —40 dB position)
BASS: ±8dB (100 Hz)
TREBLE: ±8dB (10 kHz)

Loudness contour (volume control set at —40 dB position)
+5 dB (100 Hz)/+3 dB (10 kHz)

Fitter (SUBSONIC): 17 Hz (12 dB/oct.)

Signal-to-Noise ratio (IHF short circuit, A network)
PHONO (MM, 5 mV input/MC, 0.5 mV input): 95 dB/77 dB
CD, TUNER, LINE, TAPE: 108 dB

Signal-to-Noise ratio (DIN, continuous power/50 mW)
PHONO (MM): 74 dB/65 dB
CD, TUNER, LINE, TAPE: 92 dB/66 dB

Power Supply/MisceIlaneous

Power requirements: ~a.c.220V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 650W

Dimensions:
420(W) x 435(D) X 162(H) mm
16-1/2(W) X 17-1/8 (D) X 6-3/8 (H) in

Weight (without package): 14 kg (30 lb 14 oz)

Accessories

Operating instructions: 1

• Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice due to improvements.
• * Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer.

[A-717 MARK II]

Continuous power output (both channels driven):
20 Hz to 20 kHz, T.H.D. 0.003%, 8Ω: 95W + 95W
20 Hz to 20 kHz, T.H.D. 0.005%, 4Ω: 140W+140W

DIN continuous power output (both channels driven)
1 kHz, T.H.D. 1%, 8Ω: 100W + 100W
1 KHz, T.H.D. 1%, 4Ω: 150W + 150W

Power bandwidth
0.05% 8Ω: 4 Hz — 80 kHz

Damping factor
(1 kHz/20 Hz to 20 kHz). 8Ω: 200/70

Dynamic power output (on EIA dynamic test signal)
8Ω: 120W + 120W
4Ω: 180W + 180W
2Ω: 250W + 250W

Total harmonic distortion
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 95W. 8Ω: 0.003%
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 140W, 4Ω: 0.005%
Inter-modulation distortion (at rated output): 0.003%

Input sensitivity/impedance
PHONO (MM): 2.5 mV/50 Ω
PHONO (MC): 0.2 mV/100Ω
CD TUNER LINE. TAPE: 150 mV/50 kΩ

PHONO overload level
1 kHz, T,H.D. 0.008% (MM/MC): 200 mV/19 mV

Output level/impedance
TAPE REC. ADAPTOR OUTPUT: 150 mv/2.2 kΩ

Frequency response
PHONO (MM), 20 Hz to 20 kHz: ±0.2 dB
PHONO (MC), 20 Hz to 20 KHz: ±0.3 dB
CD, TUNER, LINE, TAPE 1 Hz to 150 KHz: +0; -3 dB

Tone control (volume control set at —40 dB position)
BASS: ±8dB (100 Hz)
TREBLE: ±8dB (10 Hz)

Loudness contour (volume control set at —40 dB position)
+5 dB (1 00 Hz)/+3 dB (10 Hz)

Filter (SUBSONIC): 17 Hz (12d3/oct.)

Signal-to-Noise ratio (IHF short circuit. A network)
PHONO (MM, 5 mV input/MC, 0.5 mV input: 95 dB/77 dB
CD. TUNER, LINE. TAPE: 108 dB

Signal-to-Noise ratio (DIN. continuous power/50 mW)
PHONO (MM): 74 dB/65 dB
CD. TUNER. LINE, TAPE: 92 dB/66 dB

Power Supply/Miscellaneous

Power requirements: ~a.c.220V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 820W

Dimensions:
420(W) x 435(D) X 162(H) mm
16-1/2(W) X 17-1/8 (D) X 6-3/8 (H) in

Weight (without package): 19 kg (41 lb 4 oz)

Accessories

Operating instructions: 1

• Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice due to improvements.
• * Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer.

Safety Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral trance is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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 sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.