STEREO AMPLIFIER
A-109
Operating Instructions
CONTENTS
FEATURES ......................................................................... 3
INSTALLATION .................................................................. 3
CONNECTIONS.................................................................. 4
PANEL FACILITIES............................................................. 6
OPERATIONS..................................................................... 9
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 11
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................. 12
FEATURES
7 Advanced Direct Energy MOS Power Amp
Pioneer incorporates highest quality amp circuitry featur-
ing Advanced Direct Energy MOS FET devices which can
achievehigherperformance.TogetherwithPioneer’sorigi-
nal Wide Range Linear Circuit technology they reduce
powerconsumptionwhilemaintainingthepoweroutputof
current models.
7 High-power Output of 40 W+40 W/8 Ω(DIN)
7 Wide-Range Linear Circuit
This new current feedback circuit assures improved oper-
ating stability for flat output impedance and stable driving
of speakers across the full range of frequencies.
Intermsofperformance,thistechnologycontributestoflat
damping factor characteristics across the audio spectrum.
It also allows a wide range and especially ultra high fre-
quencies to be reproduced more accurately and improves
power linearity.
7 Low power consumption design.
7 Complementary capacitor pair.
7 Stabilizer
Transformer stabilizer and stabilizer frame (attached to
chassis) deliver powerful sound.
INSTALLATION
LOCATION
VENTILATION
÷ When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around
the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 60
cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 30 cm at each side). If not
enough space is provided between the unit and walls or
other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with
performance or causing malfunctions.
÷ Do not place on a thick carpet, bed, sofa or fabric having a
thick pile. Do not cover with fabric or other covering.
Anything that blocks ventilation will cause internal tem-
perature to rise, which may lead to breakdown or fire
hazard.
Install the unit in a well-ventilated location where it
will not be exposed to high temperatures or humid-
ity.
Do not install the unit in a location which is exposed to direct
rays of the sun, or near hot appliances or radiators. Excessive
heat can adversely affect the cabinet and internal compo-
nents. Installation of the unit in a damp or dusty environment
may also result in a malfunction or an accident. (Avoid
installation near cookers etc., where the unit may be exposed
to oily smoke, steam or heat.)
Do not install the unit on a tottered stand, nor on an unstable
or inclined surface.
3
CONNECTIONS
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.
Cassette deck/
CD recorder/
MD recorder
Adaptor component
(graphicequalizeretc.)
Cassette deck
CD player
MINIDISC
CD
IN
OUT
PLAY
REC
PLAY
REC
OUT
L
R
L
L
L
R
R
R
L
L
R
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
SPEAKERS
SIGNAL
GND
PHONO
TUNER
CD
LINE
TAPE 1/CD-R/MD
REC PLAY
TAPE
REC
2
MONITOR
PLAY
AC INLET
R
L
L
L
R
R
·
·
ª
ª
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
L
L
R
·
·
ª
ª
To an AC wall socket.
R
L
L
R
R
OUT
AUDIO OUT
FM-AM
DVD
DVD player, VCR, etc.
Speaker
Speaker
Turntable
Tuner
system (Left) system (Right)
4
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING THE SPEAKER CORDS
CONNECTING THE INPUT/OUTPUT
CORDS
1. Stripoffthevinylcoveringandtwistthetipofthe
wire core.
ConnectthewhiteplugtotheL(left)channel, andtheredplug
to the R (right) channel. Be sure to push the plugs securely.
10mm
Left channel
L
White plug
Twist 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.
Right channel
R
Red plug
2
1
\
3
NOTE:
Do not allow any of the cord conductors to protrude from the
terminals or touch any other conductors. Malfunctioning or
breakdowns may occur when conductors come into contact
with each other.
Speaker Impedance
The speaker systems used should have a rated impedance in
the range of 6 - 16 Ω.
5
PANEL FACILITIES
[ FRONT PANEL ]
1
2
3
4
VOLUME
STEREO AMPLIFIER
POWER
z¿,?/ Direct Energy MOS
TAPE 1/
TAPE 2
CD
TUNER PHONO
LINE
CD-R/MD
MONITOR
OFF _ON
—
SPEAKERS
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
INPUT SELECTOR
PHONES
LOUDNESS
DIRECT
TAPE
2
MONITOR
–
+
–
+
L
R
MIN
MAX
-
0
9
8
7
6
5
1 POWER (—OFF/_ON) switch
4 TAPE 2 MONITOR button/indicator
Use when there is an adaptor component (graphic equalizer,
etc.) or cassette deck connected to the TAPE2 MONITOR
terminals.
On : Indicator lights when using the adaptor component or
listening to the cassette deck.
Press to turn power to the unit ON and OFF.
2 VOLUME control
Use to adjust the volume level.
Off : Indicator goes off when not in use.
3 INPUT SELECTOR knob/indicators
Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise so that the
indicatorlightsforyourdesiredinputsource. Turningtheknob
clockwise causes the lit indicator to right. Turning counter-
clockwise causes it to left.
NOTES:
• When no connections are made to the TAPE2 MONITOR
terminals, or when they are not in use, be sure to set this
switch to the off position. (No sound will be heard if it is set
to the on position.)
CD
: For compact disc playback with a CD player.
: ForAMorFMbroadcastreceptionwithatuner.
: For record playback with a turntable.
: Set to this position when listening to the pro-
gramfromacomponentconnectedtotheLINE
terminals.
TUNER
PHONO
LINE
• When the TAPE2 MONITOR indicator is on and the INPUT
SELECTORknobisnotsettoTAPE1/CD-R/MD,thesignals
which are input through TAPE2 MONITOR are then output
at TAPE1/CD-R/MD REC OUT.
TAPE 1/
CD-R/MD
: Forplaybackwithacassettedeck, CDrecorder
orMDrecorderconnectedtotheTAPE1/CD-R/
MD terminals.
6
PANEL FACILITIES
5 BALANCE control
8 TREBLE tone control
Should normally be left in the center position. Adjust balance
ifthesoundislouderfromoneofthespeakers.Iftherightside
is louder, turn toward the L (left) position and if the left side is
louder, turn toward the R (right) position.
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:
NOTE:
This control does not operate when the DIRECT button is in
the on position.
This control does not operate when the DIRECT button is in
the on position.
6 DIRECT button/indicator
9 BASS tone control
Use this button when you do not wish to pass the output from
input terminal equipment through the various frequency ad-
justing circuits (BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, LOUDNESS).
On : The indicator lights: The signals passing through the
inputterminalsarereproducedwithoutpassingthrough
the various frequency adjusting circuits. This results in
flat, pure sound which is a more faithful reproduction of
the input source.
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 control does not operate when the DIRECT button is in
the on position.
Off : The indicator goes off: The signal passes through the
various frequency adjusting circuits.
0 PHONES jack
When using headphones, insert the plug into this jack.
7 LOUDNESS button/indicator
Use when listening at low volume levels.
On : The indicator lights: Boosts low and high frequencies to
give added punch to playback even at a low volume
level.
NOTE:
The speakers continue to output sound even when head-
phones are plugged into this jack.
To mute the sound from the speakers, press the SPEAKERS
button to OFF.
Off : The indicator goes off: Should normally be left in this
position.
- SPEAKERS button/indicator
Use this button to listen to the speaker system connected to
the SPEAKERS terminals.
On : The indicator lights. Sound is heard from the speaker
system.
NOTE:
This button does not operate when the DIRECT button is in
the on position.
Off : The indicator goes off. No sound is heard from the
speakersystem.Settothispositionwhenlisteningwith
headphones.
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PANEL FACILITIES
[ REAR PANEL ]
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0
-
=
SPEAKERS
SIGNAL
GND
PHONO
TUNER
CD
LINE
TAPE 1/CD-R/MD
REC PLAY
TAPE
REC
2
MONITOR
PLAY
AC INLET
R
L
L
L
R
R
ª
ª
·
·
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
1 GND (Turntable ground) terminal
2 PHONO terminals
3 TUNER terminals
4 CD terminals
= AC INLET jack
Connect one end of the power cord to here and the other end
to an AC wall socket, or the AC outlet of an audio timer.
If you are going to be away from home for a long period of
time, disconnect the unit from the wall socket.
NOTES:
÷ If you use an other power cord than provided, we cannot
assume the liabilities in what may occur as a result of it.
÷ (The provided power cord has a current capacity of 2.5 A.)
5 LINE terminals
6 TAPE 1/CD-R/MD REC (OUT) terminals
7 TAPE 1/CD-R/MD PLAY (IN) terminals
8 TAPE 2 MONITOR REC (OUT) terminals
9 TAPE 2 MONITOR PLAY (IN) terminals
0 SPEAKERS terminals (Right channel)
- SPEAKERS terminals (Left channel)
8
OPERATIONS
BEFORE BEGINNING OPERATIONS
COPYING TAPES
When two decks are used, you can record the sounds from
one deck onto the other.
1. Set the VOLUME control to minimum.
2. Set the POWER switch to ON.
3. Press the SPEAKERS switch to ON.
4. Set the BALANCE control to the center position.
5. Set the DIRECT button to off.
Application examples:
÷ To make a tape copy with contents identical to the original
tape.
6. Set the TAPE2 MONITOR button to off.
÷ To edit a recording of an FM broadcast in order to cut out
unwanted commercials, recording only of desired material
onto another tape.
PLAYBACK PROCEDURES
1. Set the INPUT SELECTOR knob to the desired
playback source.
1. Load tapes for playback (pre-recorded tape) and
recording (blank tape) into the respective cas-
sette decks.
2. Select the copying direction with the INPUT SE-
LECTOR knob and TAPE2 MONITOR button.
÷ WhencopyingfromthecassettedeckoftheTAPE1/CD-
R/MD terminals to the cassette deck of the TAPE2
MONITOR terminals: Set the INPUT SELECTOR knob
to TAPE1/CD-R/MD.
÷ For playback of a compact disc: Set to [CD].
÷ For reception of an AM/FM broadcast: Set to [TUNER].
÷ For playback of a record: Set to [PHONO].
÷ For playback with the equipment connected to the LINE
terminals: Set to [LINE].
÷ For playback of a tape: Set to [TAPE1/CD-R/MD].
NOTES:
÷ When you do not want to monitor the TAPE2 MONITOR
sound, set the PATE2 MONITOR button to OFF.
÷ When you select PHONO, the sound is muted for a few
seconds.
÷ When copying from the cassette deck of the TAPE2
MONITORterminalstothecassettedeckofTAPE1/CD-
R/MD terminals: Set the TAPE2 MONITOR button to
ON and the INPUT SELECTOR knob to a position other
than TAPE1/CD-R/MD.
2. Operate the equipment to begin playback.
3. Adjust playback volume with the VOLUME con-
trol on this unit.
4. Adjust the tone to your preference using the
BASS and TREBLE controls, and LOUDNESS but-
ton.
3. Operate the cassette decks to begin copying.
Set the cassette deck with the original (playback) tape to
the playback mode, and set the cassette deck with the
blank tape to the recording mode.
RECORDING TAPES
1. Select the recording equipment with the INPUT
SELECTOR knob.
2. Beginrecordingbyoperatingtherecordingequip-
ment and cassette deck.
Refer to the operating instructions of your cassette deck
for proper operating procedures.
9
OPERATIONS
TO USE THE COMPONENT CONNECTED
TO THE TAPE2 MONITOR TERMINALS
[For a cassette deck]
÷ A cassette deck connected here can be operated in the
same way (recording and playback) as a deck connected to
the TAPE2 MONITOR terminals.
÷ Also, if two decks are used, you can copy tapes from one
deckontotheother(seethesectionon“COPYINGTAPES”).
1. Set the TAPE2 MONITOR button to ON.
2. Operate the cassette deck to perform playback
(or recording).
NOTE:
The source selected with the INPUT SELECTOR knob is
backedupforafewdaysevenwhenthePOWERswitchisset
to off or the power cord is unpluged.
After this period, the CD is automatically selected when the
power is supplied.
[For an adaptor component]
Byconnectingagraphicequalizer, sourcesounds(fromdiscs,
tapes, AM/FM broadcasts, etc.) can be heard with added
sound and tone compensation.
Sounds compensated with the adaptor component can be
recorded on the cassette deck connected to the TAPE1/CD-
R/MD terminals.
1. Set the TAPE2 MONITOR button to ON.
2. Play back the source.
3. Operate the adaptor component.
NOTE:
Besuretoperformthisoperationwiththeadaptorcomponent
power switch in the on position. Even when not using the
adaptor component, its power switch must be left on. If the
adaptor component is switched off, no sound will be pro-
duced, or the playback sound will be distorted.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Incorrectoperationsareoftenmistakenfortroubleandmalfunctions.Ifyouthinkthatthereissomethingwrongwiththiscomponent,
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 your nearest PIONEER authorized service center
or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
No power supplied to unit.
÷ Power plug is disconnected from outlet.
÷ Insert plug securely into outlet.
÷ The amplifier’s power plug has been plugged ÷ Turn on power to other component.
into another component’s power outlet (e.g.
timer, etc.) but power to that unit is discon-
nected.
÷ The AC INLET plug is disconnected.
÷ InserttheACINLETplugsecurelytillthe
bottom of the jack.
No sound.
÷ Connecting cords are disconnected from ter- ÷ Connect securely.
minals, or connected incorrectly.
÷ Terminals, or connecting cords pin plugs are ÷ Clean terminals and plugs.
dirty.
÷ The TAPE2 MONITOR button is set to ON ÷ Set the button to OFF.
(except when using an adaptor component).
÷ Operation of other components is incorrect.
÷ Consult the operating instructions for
the other components.
÷ The position of the INPUT SELECTOR does ÷ Set the button correctly (CD, TUNER,
not match the component to be played back.
PHONO, LINE, TAPE1/CD-R/MD).
÷ SPEAKERS button is set to OFF.
÷ Set the button to ON.
No sound from one speaker. ÷ Connectingcordsorspeakercordsarediscon- ÷ Connect securely.
nected on that side.
÷ BALANCE control is set to one side.
÷ Set BALANCE control to center posi-
tion.
Cannot record tapes.
÷ Connections are incorrect.
÷ Operation of cassette deck is incorrect.
÷ Reconnect properly.
÷ Consult the operating instructions for
the cassette deck.
÷ The TAPE2 MONITOR button is set to ON.
÷ SettheTAPE2MONITORbuttontoOFF.
Cannot perform tape copy- ÷ The position of the INPUT SELECTOR knob ÷ Set buttons correctly. (See section
ing.
and TAPE2 MONITOR button are incorrect
(when using 2 cassette decks).
COPYING TAPES.)
÷ Operation of cassette decks is incorrect.
÷ Consult the operating instructions for
the cassette decks.
Abnormal functioning of this unit may be cased by, static electricity, or other external interference. To restore normal operation, turn
the power off and then on again, or unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in again.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Amplifier Section
Power Supply/ Miscellaneous
Continuous power output
Power requirements .................... AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption ..................................................... 80 W
Dimensions (including knobs and other protruding parts)
...................................... 420 (W) X 114 (H) X 307 (D) mm
Weight (without package) ...........................................4.3 kg
(both channels driven at 20 Hz to 20 kHz)**
T.H.D. 0.1 %, 8 Ω ..................................... 30 W + 30 W*
DIN Continuous power output
(both channels driven at 1 kHz)
T.H.D. 1.0 %, 8 Ω ....................................... 40 W + 40 W
Total harmonic distortion**
Accessories
Operating Instructions........................................................ 1
Power cord (Rated current 2.5 A)....................................... 1
Warranty card..................................................................... 1
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 15 W, 8 Ω ................................ 0.08 %*
÷ The above values are applicable when AC 230 V power is
supplied.
Input sensitivity/ impedance
PHONO (MM) ........................................... 2.8 mV/ 50 kΩ
CD, TUNER, LINE, TAPE1/CD-R/MD, TAPE2 MONITOR
................................................................. 200 mV/ 50 kΩ
PHONO (MM) overload level
NOTE:
Specificationsanddesignaresubjecttopossiblemodification
without notice, due to improvements.
1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.1 % ............................................. 150 mV
Output level/ impedance
TAPE1 REC, TAPE2 MONITOR REC ......... 200 mV/ 1 kΩ
Frequency response
*
Measured with DIRECT button set to on.
** Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer.
PHONO (MM) ...........................20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.5 dB
CD, TUNER, LINE, TAPE1/CD-R/MD, TAPE2 MONITOR
+0
– 3
.....................................................5 Hz to 100 kHz dB*
Tone control
BASS ....................................................... ± 8 dB (100 Hz)
TREBLE ................................................... ± 8 dB (10 kHz)
Loudness contour (volume control set at – 30 dB position)
......................................+ 6 dB (100 Hz)/ + 4 dB (10 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise ratio (IHF short circuit, A network)
PHONO (MM, 5 mV input) ................................... 85 dB*
CD, TUNER, LINE, TAPE1/CD-R/MD,TAPE2 MONITOR .
............................................................................ 106 dB*
Signal-to-Noise ratio (DIN, continuous power/ 50 mW)
PHONO (MM) ............................................71 dB/ 67 dB*
CD, TUNER, LINE, TAPE1/CD-R/MD, TAPE2 MONITOR
...................................................................91 dB/ 71 dB*
Published by Pioneer Corporation.
Copyright © 2000 Pioneer Corporation.
All rights reserved.
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