Pioneer M-NS1 - Manuals

5 1 Before You Start Using the remote control The diagram below shows the operating range of the remotecontrol. 7 meters 30 30 Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: • Make sure that nothing is blocking the remote sensor on the unit. • Remote operation may become unreliable is dir...

6 2 Connecting Up Connecting the CD-tuner tothe amplifier Connect the CD-tuner to the amplifier as described below. Ifyou also have the optional cassette deck, MD recorder or CD-Recorder, see their accompanying instructions beforefollowing the instructions on this page. This will makeconnecting up s...

7 2 Connecting Up Connecting the speakers The speaker system consists of stereo satellite speakers and asubwoofer for powerful bass sound. Connect the speakers tothe amplifier unit as shown below. • Important: When connecting or disconnecting speakers, make sure that the power is switched off and th...

8 2 Connecting Up • To remove the stand, press the center tab and slide the stand from the speaker. Connecting the subwoofer Use the supplied subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer tothe amplifer. 1 Twist off the plastic shielding then twist theexposed wire strands together. 2 Connect the bare wir...

9 2 Connecting Up Connecting the AM and FMantennas Connecting the supplied antennas will allow you to listen toboth AM and FM radio broadcasts. If you find that receptionquality is poor, an outdoor antenna should give you bettersound quality—see Connecting external antennas on the following page for...

10 2 Connecting Up 4 Point the AM antenna in the direction givingthe best reception. Avoid placing near computers, television sets or otherelectrical appliances, and do not let it come into contact withmetal objects. Note: The signal earth ( H ) is designed to reduce noise that occurs when an antenn...

11 2 Connecting Up Connecting to othercomponents There are analog audio inputs for connecting up othercomponents such as an MD or tape deck, or turntable (withsuitable phono amplifier). Use a standard stereo audio cable(with RCA/phono plugs on either end) to connect the AUX IN (auxiliary inputs) on ...

12 3 Controls and Displays Remote control OPEN/CLOSE DIRECT PLAY 3 VOLUME CD-R SYSTEM SOUND TIMER SET MENU CANCEL MENU DISP CHARA STANDBY/ON DISP 1 7 ¡ 4 ¢ CD CD-R CD CD-R AUX TUNER TAPE MD 1 3 4 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 OPEN/CLOSE buttons – Press to open/close the disc compartment of the CD player and o...

13 3 Controls and Displays CD-tuner 1 Top cover – Remove to access the antenna terminals and auxiliary inputs 2 STANDBY/ON – Press to switch the system on or into standby 3 VOL – – Use to reduce the volume 4 VOL + – Use to increase the volume 5 7 – Press to stop the currently playing CD 6 6 – Press ...

14 4 Getting Started Using menus Many of the features of this system are accessed from menusdisplayed in the CD tuner’s fluorescent display. The advantageof this is that you can use many of the features using just fourbuttons: MENU to display the first menu option; 4 and ¢ to change the displayed op...

15 4 Getting Started Remember If power is interrupted, the clock display will flash until youreset it to the correct time. To use the timer features, always setthe clock to the correct time. Tip • You can display the clock in either 12 or 24-hour format. See page 37 for how to change it. • Press SYS...

16 4 Getting Started 6 To skip back or forward to another track,press (but don't hold) 4 or ¢ . Pressing ¢ once skips to the start of the next track on the disc. Further presses take you to subsequent tracks. Pressing 4 once takes you to the beginning of the current track. Further presses skip to th...

17 4 Getting Started Improving poor FM reception If you're listening to an FM station in stereo but the receptionis weak, you can improve the sound quality by switching tomono: 1 Press SYSTEM MENU, then SET. You’re now in the tuner menu. 2 Press 4 or ¢ repeatedly to select FM AUTO/MONO, then press S...

18 5 More CD Features Programming the trackorder This mode lets you program a sequence (a playlist) of up to24 tracks to play. The order can be anything you choose.Tracks can appear more than once in the playlist, or can beleft out entirely. The playlist applies only to the disc in theplayer at the ...

19 5 More CD Features Using repeat play You can set the CD player to repeat either a single track overand over, or the whole disc. SYSTEM SET MENU 7 4 ¢ 1 If the system isn’t already in CD mode, pressCD then stop playback. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU, then SET. 3 Use 4 or ¢ to select REPEAT MODE, then press...

20 5 More CD Features Changing the display You can choose to display various kinds of information duringplayback and stop modes. Switch between them by pressingthe SYSTEM DISP button. SYSTEM DISP CHARA When a disc is stopped TOTAL TIME – displays the number of tracks and the total playing time of th...

21 6 More Tuner Features Saving station presets You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always haveeasy access to your favorite stations without having to tune inmanually each time. After you've set a station preset you cangive it a name so you can remember which is which. The following in...

23 6 More Tuner Features Using RDS (UK model only) Radio Data System, or RDS as it's usually known, is a systemused by FM radio stations to provide listeners with variousinformation—the name of the station and the kind of showthey're broadcasting, for example. This information shows upas text on the...

24 6 More Tuner Features Switching the displayedinformation You can choose to display various kinds of information whenlistening to the tuner. Remember that RDS information isonly available when listening to FM stations. Switch betweenthem by pressing the SYSTEM DISP button. SYSTEM DISP CHARA Freque...

25 6 More Tuner Features Changing the tuningfrequency interval In some regions or countries, the default tuning frequencyinterval may not be suitable. If you find that you can't tuneinto stations properly (it sounds 'almost' tuned in), tryswitching to the alternate tuning frequency interval. SYSTEM ...

26 7 Using the Tape Deck Playing a tape (UK model only) The tape deck features auto-reverse, Dolby B NR (noisereduction) and auto tape select. The auto-reverse feature letsyou play or record both sides of the tape without physicallytaking it out and turning it over. Dolby B NR reduces tape hisson ta...

27 7 Using the Tape Deck Setting the reverse mode The tape deck can play both sides of a tape without youhaving to take the cassette out and turning it over by hand.This feature is called auto-reverse (because to play the otherside of the tape, the tape travels in the opposite direction). You can sw...

28 7 Using the Tape Deck Making tape recordings (UK model only) You can make tape recordings from any other component inthe system, and also from an external component connectedto the auxiliary inputs. If you're recording from CD or theoptional CD -Recorder, it's usually most convenient to use the s...

29 7 Using the Tape Deck Recording other sources Usually, when recording a CD or MD, the synchro-recordingfeature is the easiest way to do it. However, if you want torecord from the tuner or from a component connected to theauxiliary inputs, you'll need to start and stop the recordingmanually. TAPE ...

30 7 Using the Tape Deck Setting up a futurerecording (UK model only) You can set the timer to record something from either thetuner or a component connected to the auxiliary inputs. Forexample, you might want to record a program on the radiothat is broadcast while you're at work. If you're recordin...

31 7 Using the Tape Deck Changing the display (UK model only) You can choose to display various kinds of information whenusing the tape deck. Switch between them by pressing the SYSTEM DISP button. SYSTEM SET MENU DISP 4 ¢ CHARA TAPE COUNTER – displays the tape counter CLOCK – displays the current t...

32 8 Using the Timer The timer menu Using the timer features you can automatically record aprogram from the tuner at a certain time, wake up to a CDplaying, or fall asleep at night to the radio. These functionsare available from the timer menu, which is accessed bypressing the TIMER button. The menu...

33 8 Using the Timer 5 Set the switch off time. Set the hour: use the 4 and ¢ buttons to change the flashing hour display, then press SET . Next, set the minute: use the 4 and ¢ buttons to change the flashing minute display, then press SET . After pressing SET the display shows you the settings you’...

34 9 Additional Information Care information Handling discs When holding CDs, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt orscratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or bythe center hole and edge. Damaged or dirty discs can affectplayback performance. Take care also not to scratch the l...

35 9 Additional Information Erase protection You can protect an important recording against accidentalerasure by breaking the erase-protect tab(s) with a smallscrewdriver. Erase-protect tab Erase-protect tab If you want to re-record on an erase-protected cassette, coverthe space left by the broken t...

37 9 Additional Information Switching the time format By default, the time is displayed as a standard 12-hour clock.If you prefer, you can show the time in 24-hour format. 1 Switch the unit into standby. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU and select HOURFORMAT. Remember: switch between menu options using 4 and ¢ ;...

38 9 Additional Information • Remote control doesn't work. • Try replacing the batteries. • Check that fluorescent light, or other strong light is not shining onto the remote sensor. • Make sure that you're using the remote within its operating range. • Can't record • Check that the erase-protect ta...

39 9 Additional Information Specifications Stereo Power Amplifier: M-F10/M-NS1 Continuous Power (RMS) Satellite ............. 30 W + 30 W (3 kHz, THD 10%, 8 Ω ) Subwoofer ..................... 50 W (70 Hz, THD 10%, 4 Ω ) Continuous Power (DIN) Satellite .............. 23 W + 23 W (3 kHz, THD 1%, 8 Ω...

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