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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 sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory
drawings. However the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.
Contents
1 Before you start
Checking what's in the box ............................. 7
Using this manual........................................... 7
Putting the batteries in the remote ................. 7
Using the remote control................................ 8
Finding a suitable location .............................. 8
Avoiding condensation problems .................... 9
Moving the system unit ................................... 9
Discs compatible with this system ................... 9
2 Connecting up
The rear panel.............................................. 10
Connecting the system components .................... 11
Connecting the speakers ..................................... 11
To connect a speaker cord to a terminal.............. 11
Connecting the radio antennas ..................... 12
Connecting external antennas ............................ 13
Connecting auxiliary components ................. 13
Connecting the optional stereo
cassette deck (CT-IS21) ................................ 14
Using this system with the CT-IS21 ...................... 15
Connecting the power .................................. 15
3 Controls and displays
Front Panel................................................... 16
Display ......................................................... 17
Remote control............................................ 18
4 Getting started
Switching on and setting the clock ................ 19
Changing the clock format ................................. 20
Automatic power on buttons .............................. 20
Playing CDs .................................................. 21
Summary of playback controls for CDs .............. 22
Tuning in stations ......................................... 23
Improving poor FM reception ............................. 24
Changing the frequency step ........................ 24
Playing cassette tapes ................................... 25
Resetting the tape counter ................................. 26
Changing displays ......................................... 27
Tuner displays .................................................... 27
Tape displays ..................................................... 27
CD displays ....................................................... 28
Dimming the display .......................................... 28
5 More CD features
Programming the CD track order .................. 29
Clearing the program list ................................... 29
Clearing a track from the program list ............... 29
Checking what's in the program list .................... 29
Playing tracks at random .............................. 30
Repeating tracks ........................................... 30
6 More tuner features
Saving stations for quick recall ...................... 31
Listening to station presets ................................ 31
7 Making tape recordings
Making tape recordings ................................ 32
Automatically recording CDs (ASES) .................. 33
Improving AM tape recordings ........................... 34
Reducing the source signal level ......................... 34
8 Adjusting the sound
Adjusting the bass, treble and balance .......... 35
Creating wider stereo sound ......................... 35
Muting the sound ......................................... 35
9 Using the timer
Setting the wake-up timer ............................. 36
Turning the wake-up timer on/off ...................... 36
Setting the sleep timer ................................. 37
Setting the record timer ............................... 37
Turning the record timer on/off ......................... 38
10 Additional information
Taking care of your system ............................ 39
Disc lens cleaner ................................................ 39
Taking care of your discs ............................... 39
Storing discs ...................................................... 40
Discs to avoid .................................................... 40
Using cassette tapes ...................................... 40
Tapes you should avoid ...................................... 40
Protecting your recordings ................................ 41
Cleaning the tape heads ............................... 41
Demagnetizing the tape heads ...................... 41
Troubleshooting ........................................... 42
Specifications ............................................... 44
Demonstration function .................... Back cover
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