SX-315.book Page 1 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM SX-315 Audio Multi-Channel Receiver Discover the benefits of registering your product online at www.pioneer.co.uk (www.pioneer-eur.com). SX-315.book Page 2 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to 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. CAUTION: 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 triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. D3-4-2-1-1_En-A Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp. Fuse is fitted in this plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your dealer. If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safety. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into 13 amp socket. If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows ; The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. D3-4-2-1-2-2_A_En WARNING This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filed with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain D3-4-2-1-3_A_En or moisture. WARNING To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the D3-4-2-1-7a_A_En equipment. WARNING Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel. D3-4-2-1-4_A_En Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or D3-4-2-1-7c_A_En strong artificial light) SX-315.book Page 3 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM VENTILATION CAUTION 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). WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the D3-4-2-1-7b_A_En equipment on thick carpet or a bed. CAUTION The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation). POWER-CORD CAUTION 60 cm 30 cm 30 cm Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. S002_En If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En on vacation). This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period. K041_En This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and D3-4-2-1-9a_En 93/68/EEC). If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one). For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal. By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health. K058_En SX-315.book Page 4 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM Contents Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 06 Using the tuner Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 07 Additional information 02 Connecting up Making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting to a TV and DVD recorder or player . . . . . 6 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting a tape deck or VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Input attenuator setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Resetting the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 03 Controls and displays Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 04 Surround sound setup Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Quick setup using the Room Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Setting speaker distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Setting individual channel levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 05 Listening to your system Selecting a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the Auto listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the Sound modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the tone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Listening through headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Dynamic Range Control setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Dual Mono setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 4 En SX-315.book Page 5 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM Before you start 01 Chapter 01: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: · AM loop antenna · FM wire antenna · Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 · Remote control · Warranty card · These operating instructions Important Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions: · Never use new and old batteries together. · Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case. · Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together. · When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. WARNING · Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries. English Loading the batteries 1 Open the battery compartment on the rear of the remote control. Operating range of remote control unit 2 Insert the supplied batteries following the markings inside the battery compartment to align them correctly. The remote control may not work properly if: · There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. · Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. · The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. · The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 3 Replace the battery compartment cover. 30 30 7m Ventilation The receiver should be properly ventilated to prevent overheating. · Do not place anything directly on top of the receiver. · Do not use the receiver on a thick carpet or other soft surface. 5 En SX-315.book Page 6 Friday, February 3, 2006 12:18 PM 02 Connecting up Chapter 02: Connecting up Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers. Important · Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet. Connecting to a TV and DVD recorder or player The diagram below shows the connections for a basic home theater setup of a TV, DVD recorder (or player) and this receiver. Audio is output from the DVD recorder's coaxial digital audio jack, while the video outpu ...