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Before You Start
1
Checking what's in the box
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Before starting to set
up your new stereo system, please check that you received the
following supplied accessories:
· Operating instructions
· Remote control unit
· Power cord x1 (x2 (Latin American model only))
· FM antenna
· AM loop antenna
· Power plug adapter (Latin American model only)
· Speaker cord (S-A790VLR only)-- red/black speaker cords
(x2), blue/black speaker cords (x2)
Using this manual
This manual is for the XR-A790 and XR-A390 Stereo CD Cassette
Deck Receiver. It is split into three sections: setting up (chapters 1
and 2); using the system (chapters 3 to 10), and additional
information (chapter 11). This last chapter contains care
information for the unit, discs and tapes, a troubleshooting
section, and specifications.
9 Using Sound Effects
Using the sound morph .................................................. 50
Using preset effects ....................................................... 50
Audio preset mode ...................................................... 50
Surround preset mode ................................................. 50
Changing sound presets using the remote .................... 50
Using individual sound effects ........................................ 52
Equalizer mode ........................................................... 52
Zoom Surround mode ................................................. 52
P.Bass mode ................................................................ 52
Changing sound effects using the remote ..................... 52
Saving your own settings ................................................ 54
Changing the sound display ............................................ 54
Muting the sound ........................................................... 54
10Using the Timer
Setting the wake-up timer .............................................. 56
Setting the sleep timer ................................................... 58
Setting the record timer ................................................. 58
Canceling the timer ....................................................... 60
11 Additional Information
Taking care of your system ............................................. 62
Disc lens cleaner .......................................................... 62
Taking care of your discs ................................................ 62
Storing discs ................................................................ 62
Discs to avoid .............................................................. 64
Using cassette tapes ....................................................... 64
Tapes you should avoid ................................................ 64
Protecting your recordings .......................................... 64
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 66
Specifications ................................................................ 69
Switching the demo mode on/off ....................... back cover
Contents
1 Before You Start
Checking what's in the box ............................................... 4
Using this manual ............................................................. 4
Putting the batteries in the remote ................................... 5
Using the remote control ................................................. 5
Finding a suitable location ................................................ 5
Avoiding condensation problems ................................... 5
Moving the system unit ..................................................... 5
Discs compatible with this system ..................................... 5
2 Connecting Up
The rear panel ............................................................... 10
Connecting the speakers ................................................ 10
Connecting the front speakers ..................................... 10
Connecting the Super Woofer speakers ....................... 12
Connecting the rear speakers ...................................... 12
Placing the speakers .................................................... 12
Connecting the radio antennas ........................................ 14
Connecting external antennas ....................................... 16
Connecting auxiliary components .................................. 16
Connecting the power ..................................................... 16
3 Controls & Displays
Front panel ..................................................................... 18
Display .......................................................................... 20
Remote control .............................................................. 22
4 Getting Started
Switching on and setting the clock ................................. 24
Playing CDs ................................................................... 26
Summary of playback controls for CDs ........................ 28
Changing discs ............................................................... 28
Tuning in stations ........................................................... 30
Improving poor FM reception ...................................... 30
Playing cassette tapes ..................................................... 30
Resetting the tape counter ........................................... 34
Relay play .................................................................... 34
5 More CD Features
Programming a playlist ................................................... 36
Using repeat play ........................................................... 36
Using random play ......................................................... 38
6 More Tuner Features
Saving stations for quick recall ....................................... 40
Listening to station presets .......................................... 40
Changing the frequency step.......................................... 40
7 Recording Cassette Tapes
Making tape recordings .................................................. 42
Automatically recording CDs ....................................... 44
Copying tapes ............................................................. 46
Improving AM tape recordings ..................................... 46
8 Singing Karaoke
Singing karaoke ............................................................. 48