(OTe Teg] eae STEREO AMPLIFIER The ilustation shows model A201 “Thankyou fr buying this PONEER product. Paso raed Brough tose operating netcens so you Wilkrow how 1 oprata your medal propery. After you hevafenod rading he instuction, put them away In a safe plac for future reference. In some counties or regina, the shape of he poser plug and power ‘ulet may sometines dif from thet shown in the explanatory ravings. However, te method of eonnsctng and operating the Unt WARNING: to prevent FRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH wine voltage In Saul Arabia are 127V and 220V only. Never use thia medal with 110V setting in Saud Arabia ‘Tha in voltage sletorsitehis onthe reer pana. Before your mode {Shipped rm the factory, thi eit att be power recurrent cof tha desinatn. Check hats et propery bare plugging the power {ordinto the AC wall ocket. I the voltage snot property se or you fector switch as folows 4 Use a mad ane screiver 2. Inaorthe serenctivar into the groove on the voltage slat, ae chat 0 that ep oF arow pts to he votage vale ot your ‘VOLTAGE SELECTOR Maciun ze serowariver @Q PIONEER The Art of EntertainmentIMPORTANT IMPORTANT 2 ‘SAnB1972>CONTENTS FEATURES. INSTALLATION. ‘CONNECTIONS PANEL FACILITIES. (OPERATIONS ‘TROUBLESHOOTING ‘SPECIFICATIONS, “This prod comptes withthe Rado Intrforence requements ofthe EC (European Community) Dvectve 87/S082EC.” FEATURES + High power Ouput of OW 1 GOW @ IN, AOW + 40Wr2 a on [model A901 svn 30W + 30 wis.a IN “+The use of 2 DIRECT elt araurs Figh fly plevoack of consistant requncy characteristic, wth maxima cory. (A201 only + ah droaona dthing ie pootibe by using qwo cesses deck * Sposker rm for two spaakers systems are proved, (A201 on INSTALLATION LOCATION Install the amplifier in a well-ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperature or humidity. Le notinetat te smpter oss ulen expose to arect ay6 ‘ofthe sun, or ner to hot spilancas or acatrs.Excesive haat can ‘avorsely affect the cabinet and intemal components. instalation of ‘the aml na dare or duty envronment may rout in altuncton (oF cident. (Algo avoid iatalaton neat cookers ete, where he amplifier may be exposed to smoke from ol, seam or hes) POWER.CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the pig. Do not pul cut the plug By ggg ‘the cord and naver ouch he power cee wien yout hands ar wet 35 “he ceuldcauee sehort seit or saete sha Dnt laa ht ® piece of fru, et onthe postr card or pinch the cord. Never make knot in the cord or tat with other cords. The power cords ‘hou be routed n such a Way tat they ae not lly tobe stooped ‘on A damaged power cord can cause Wve or give you an etectca ‘hock Check the power cord reguaty. When you nd cemoged, es ‘your nearest PONEER suthevized service canter or your desler for 8 Toplacorent. MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL SURFACES * Use polishing doth or dy cloth 1 wipe off dust and crt, en the surfaces are very diy, wipe with soft cot doped | ‘in some maul clasnsr dite five or 8 nes with water, ane ‘wrung out wel and hen wine again with dy eath De natuse | furniture war oF cleaner. ‘+ Never use thinners, banzine. insecticide sprays and other chee: cal on of near this uni, since those wil corrode the sufeces 3 | CONNECTIONS@CD player Q@DAT/Cassette decks @ Adaptor component (graphic equalizer) @Speaker system B (R} © Speaker system B (L) @ Speaker system A (R) @ Speaker system A (L) © Tumtable @Tuner @To an AC wall socket. CONNECTING THE SPEAKER CORDS 1. Seip off the vinyl covering and twist the tp ofthe wire coe 10mm ant: 2 Reise the lever inthe doction af the srow and insert the exposed ‘conductor int the hole 3 Now return the love os orignal positon to secure the cos @ Fever ® nore: ‘Donat alow any ofthe cord conductors to proride from the eines (or touch any othe conductors. Malinctoning or breakdowns may ‘cur nian condictors come no contact with each othe [U.K., models only CONNECTIONS: ‘Speaker Impedance [Model 4-201] ‘When soeaker systems are connected to only SPEAKERS A ot SPEAKERS 8 torino, such speakers shoud have rated impedance in ne range of 4-16 0. + Whan speakers ere connacted to both the A and B teint, they shoud havea ated impedance inte range af 8-320. [Model A-101 1 The soak systems used should have arated impedence inthe range oe 160, CONNECTING THE INPUT/OUTPUT CORDS Connect the white plug othe L tt side, an the red plug tothe R {ight side. Be sure to push he plugs securely on rencomoy es og ite pig “Tee INPUT-OUTPUT jacks ofthis unit ar load, for igh ao aualiy Model 4-201 can be placed on another component with ess depth by changing the poston ofthe ear fet. (ovrever, aminimum deoth of 200 mm is requited) Change the position of the rear feet as follows: 1, Hemove the AC plugs, connection cords etc., connected to the amplifier, and turn the unit upside down. 2, Remove the screws holding the reer feet using a (+) screwdriver. 3. Move the rear fect to the holes located towards the Center of the unit (see the arrows in the diagram). 4. Secure the feet by tightening the screws removed in ‘step 2 with a (+) screwdriver. ‘The iustetion shows model A201, 5 PANEL FACILITIES IFRONT PANEL] ‘Tho Mustain shows med &-201. Model A-101 isnot equipped with @, (Band ©. @POWER switchindicator ON: Iraseate tts OFF: Indicator goes out @INPUT SELECTOR switch Use to sec he playback source, ‘TUNER: For AM or FM broadcast reception with ¢ tuner PHONO: For record playback with 8 turtabe co: For compact dee playback witha CD player. DATITAPE 1: For playback witha casats deck or gl audiotape deck connected ‘the DAT/TAPE 1 termi. @VOLUME CONTROL Use to acust the volume evel 6 ‘ @ADPTITAPE 2 monitor switch/indicator Use when there Is an aaapor camsonene (repre equlZar, et.) or casearte deck connected t the ADPT/TAPE 2 termina OFF: Indeator gous out won not in use ON: Indestor tights when using the adaptor component or isterng tothe anaes doce, Nore: 1 Wha na cannaetin an mace tthe ADBTTABE 9 termini, or whan they are notin use, be sure 10 sett this switch tothe OFF positan. No sound val be heard ifs se © ON positon! ‘+ When the DIRECT switch fs ett ON, the nput tba reproduced {sawaye select vith the NPUT SELECTOR, regardless of whethor the ADPT/TAPE 2 cat Aghts or not. Furthermore, when the ‘ADPTITAPE 2indetor's ON, signals hout thorough ADPT/TAPE 2 ‘18 output at DAT/TAPE 1 REC OUT. (A201 only)LOUDNESS switchindicator Uso when lataning at low velume level ‘ON: “The Insleatr tights: Boost low and Nigh fequancis to give aad ‘bunch to playback even at low volume hve OFF: ‘The indicator goes of: Should normal be et inthis poston @®DIRECT switch/indicator (A-201 oniy) se tis switch when you do not wish to pass the output rom incu terminal equipment tough the vaous frequency adjusting circuits (BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE) ON: ‘Tho icator gts: The slgrasnput trough te put terminals are reprocced witheu passin toreugh tne vancus frequency adjusting Ceuits. Ths reeute In Mat, pure sound which fe a more fail reproduction ofthe input sous. OFF: ‘Te ndoster gos out: The signa esses though the various equency ajsting cuits @BALANCE control ‘Should normoly be etn the canter postion. Adjust the balance ifthe sounds louse Fem one ofthe specks height side is uc, tum ‘eward the Lt) postion and ftw lat sei louder, tun toware the Fgh postion NOTE: This conto doesnot operate when the DIRECT switch is inthe ON positon. A-20% only) @ TREBLE tone control Use to aust tho Fig trequeney tna. The centr postion f tho fs {warmal) postin. When turned tthe right, high-frequency tone is femphesied: when tured tothe let, highrequeney tone det mphasized. wore: This conte! doesnot operate when the DIRECT switch is inthe ON postion. (4-201 only) PANEL FACILITIES. @BASS tone control Use o aust the tow frequency tone. The canter poston i he fs (norma postion. When turned to the right, low-frequency tone Is ‘emphasized: when tured 1 the lf, low tequonoy tone is de- compas ore: This conto! does not operate when the DIRECT suite sn the ON poston 14.20) ani) (@ SPEAKERS B selector switch {A-201 only) Use this switch to lton to the speaker systems connected tothe SPEAKERS B tering. ON ( =}: Depressed poston: Sound i OFF ( mI: Relesed ain: No sound is hears trom the speer systems. Set, ta this postion wen stening with headphones. @ SPEAKERS A selector switch (A-201 only) Use this switch to fstn to the speaker systems connected to the ‘SPEAKERS A torinas. ON (=): ‘Deoresod poston: Sound ie head from the speaker systame, OFF ( =): Felescod poston: No sound is head rom the spesker systems Sat {0 tis pation wen tstering with edprones. @ PHONES jack ‘When wsing hesdoones, insar he og into ti jek. With model 2101 the ouput he speakers seu trata when comecing heasphones. ar rom the speaker systems 7 PANEL FACILITIES (REAR PANEL] ‘The istration shows modal A201 Model A-101 is nt ecipped with 29 @ @ ana “The iuetaton shows model ATO yas @PHONO terminals TUNER terminals @CD terminals @DAT/TAPE 1 REC terminals @DATITAPE 1 PLAY terminals (@ADPT/TAPE 2 OUT (REC) terminals: (@ADPT/TAPE 2 IN (PLAY) terminals: @ SPEAKERS B terminals (right channel) (A201 ont) @) SPEAKERS B terminals (left channel) (&201 ont @VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Wot proviced on the modal for U.K. and Austra.) 8 SARBIO72> “The U.K. and Austalan models (8-201 and A101) {are not equipped wien @ and @. Tasvatin not spptoable tothe UK, and ‘Austratsn mode. @ac OuTLeTs (lot provided on the mates for UK. and Aust.) ‘AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED) Power supe hroigh hese outs is tuned on and of by tho omeced equipment shou ot exceed 100 W. ‘AC OUTLET (UNSWITCHED} over lows continuously oti out, regtrsee of whethor the | smpiieris switched ON or OFF. Becta! power conaumoton of {he connected eauloment should not exceed 100 W. ‘Theeaupment seul be dacomected by removing the power pug ‘rom the wall socket when not roger vse, 0... when on Donor connect applances with high power eansumption such a ‘oot rnd ovis et f the AC OUTLETS nore favo veraating or fe ae ®Power cord Connect this cord ta an AC wal socket, oF the AC outlet of an audio timer @ SPEAKERS A terminals (left channel) 1®-201 only) @ SPEAKERS A terminals (right channel) (8-201 only) @ Turntable ground terminal (GND) (@ SPEAKERS terminals (left channel) (A101 only) @ SPEAKERS terminals (right channel) (42101 only)‘Switch numbars used inthe follwing explorations refer to the numbers ‘appearing inte ilustaton on page 6. _ OPERATIONS BEFORE BEGINNING OPERATIONS Sethe cone and sche flows Sw page 6 1. Set POWER switch @ to ON. 2\Pross. the SPEAKERS A selector switch @. SPEAKERS B selector switch (®), or both switches. {A-201 only) 2. Set the BALANCE control D to the conter poston 4. Set the DIRECT switch @) to OFF. (A-201 only) 5. Sot the ADPT/TAPE 2 monitor switch @) to OFF PLAYBACK PROCEDURES 1, Set the INPUT SELECTOR switch (2) to the desired playback source. + For reception of sn AM/FM broadcast: Set to (TUNER) Lernieynece st aren Ser (OHO) + For piyosct of 8 compact ae: Sotto [CO 4 For payosck of tape: Set to |DATITAPE 1, 2. Operate the equipment to begin playback. 3. Adjust playback volume with VOLUME CONTROL @) (on this unit RECORDING TAPES: 1.Select the recordina equipment with INPUT SELECTOR switch 2). 2. Bogin recording by operating the recording equipment and cassette deck. + Rafarto the operating instructions for your cesett dock for proper cperating procacures. COPYING TAPES: men two dock ao sed for wren uing double Application examples: + Te make a tapo copy wlth contents idarical to he args! ope. * To edit recording of n FM bromdeastin order tout ou unwanteg commercials, coring ely éesired materal arto another tape. 8 de, you ‘When using two cassette decks 1. Load tapes for playback (prerecorded tape) and recording (blank tape) into the respective cassette decks. 2.Select the copying direction with the INPUT SELECTOR switch @) and ADPT/TAPE 2 monitor switch @. + When copying from the cassette deck of the DAT/TAPE 1 terminal tothe cassette deck ofthe ADPT/TAPE 2 terminals: Set the INPUT ‘SELECTOR wt to DAT/TAPE 1 and ADPT/TAPE 2 moniter stch t00FF. ‘+ Whor copying fom the eassute deck ofthe ADPTITAPE 2 terminals to the coset deck ofthe OAT/TAPE 1 terminals: Sette ADPT/ TAPE 2 moritorsviteh t0ON and th INPUT SELECTOR toe positon ter han DATITAPE 1 3. Operate the cassette decks to begin copying, Set the cossate dock with ho oigial (layback! tape to the playback ‘moc nd st the cassette deck with the blank tape to the recog TOUSE THE COMPONENT CONNECTED TO THE ADPT/TAPE 2 TERMINALS: {For an adaptor component] By comacting graphic equalize, source sounds hom racous,tpes, ANUEM oroedosst, ot.) can bs howd with added sound ad fone compersation Sounds compansated via the adaptor component can be recorded ore: When the DIRECT switch @ is ON; the adactor component cannot be used to modty the source seunds. A201 only) 1. Set the ADPT/TAPE 2 monitor switch @ to ON. 2. Play back the source, 3. Operate the adaptor component. [For a cassette deck] ‘A cesette deck connecied har can be operated in the same way (recording and playback) s a deck consected tothe DAT/TAPE 1 termina ‘Also i so decks are used, you can copy tapes from one deck onto ‘te other (se the section "Copying Tapes” ore: To ploy 9 tape win tne cassette ck connected tothe RLPI/TAKE 2 terminate the DIRECT sviteh must bo set ro OFF (2:20! ony) 1. Sot the ADPT/TAPE 2 monitor switch ® to ON. 2. Operate the cassette deck to perform playback (or recording). 9 to cary out repair work TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect operations are often mistaken for wouble and malfunctions. If yu think tht thee is somthing strong with tis component, check the points below. Sometimes the wouble may fa In another component. Investigate the other components and elecree appkances beng vse. "the trouble eannot be rected even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your newest PIONEER authotzed sevice canter oF Your desler ‘Symptom Cause Remedy "No power supple te unit ~ Power plug is dsconnected from outlet. ‘The component power olan hes been oluaged Into another compenent power outlet 9. ner, ste} but power to that unite deconnected * insert plug securaly into ute. + Tum on power tothe other comaonent. No sound: “Connecting corsa dsconnected tam terminals, or comnocted inorecty. ein, oF connecting cord in suge are iy. ‘The ADPT/TAPE 2 monitor switch @ aot to (ON fexcept wien using en adeotor component 1+ The casseta deck for playback connected to ADPT/TAPE 2 andthe DIRECT switch @ is set {20N (4-201 only) + Operation of othe components i ncorect. ‘Both SPEAKERS scectr switches are st 10 "OFF" (8-201 only. ‘Tho position of th INPUT SELECTOR @) does rot match the component tobe played back. * Cannes securely + Clon terminals on pgs «+ Sot switch @ to OFF, + Set the DIRECT switch @ to OFF + Const the operating instustions forthe other components «Set one swith or both switches 19 “ON”: + Set the switch @ coractly (CD, PHONO, TUNER, DATITAPE 1). "No sound fom one speaker * Connecting cords or speaker cords are dsconnected on that 868. * Connect secure, + Set saLANCe ono! to canter poston, ‘Cannot record apes. * Connections ae incorrect. * Operation of cassote deck i incorrect 1 Tho ADPT/TAPE 2 monitor switch @ is sat 1208. ~ Reconnect propery + Cons the operating instructions forthe cessete dock, + Sot me ADPT/TAPE 2 monitor switzh @ to OFF. ‘Cannot perform tape copying. ‘Tho polione of the NBUT SELECTOR surich © seed ADPTITAPE 2 monitor switch @ are lncorect (whan using 2 cassetta dock). + Operetion of cassette cocks i incorect, + Set suites cores (Se0 section COPYING TAPES} + Consul he operating lnstuctions fr the cesar deck, 10 ‘SPECIFICATIONS [a-201) ‘Amplifier Section CContouous power output (Goth channals riven et 20 He to 20 KMe)** THD. 007 %, 80 35W + 35W* IN Continuous power Sutput oth channels criven at 1 KH) THO. 10%, 80. wow + ow THe. 108,40. row = saw Dynamc power output (ELA. tet signal 40 cow “ota hormone dterton®* 20 Hr t9 20 ks 35 W, BO... 0.07 % Input senstveylipedance PHONO (nt 2.5 mViS0 ko CD, TUNER, DATITAPE 1, AOPTITAPE 2. $50 mv/50 ko PHONO overoa ava 12, THLD. O11 56 (MM) sues 130M ‘ouput ievelimoncance TAPE REC, ADAPTOR OUTPUT 50 mvi2.2 ko Frequancy response PHONO (MM), 20 He to 20 ki. 20808 (CO, TUNER, DATITAPE 1, ADPTITAPE 2, 10 He to 60 KHe sha" ons contol lime conta set st ~ 30 dB pion) Bass. ‘= 8.8 (100 Hal TREBLE ccna © 88 (10 Ke) Lousness conto vlume conta tat ~ 30 dB poston) “Fc (100 Hay +3 (10 KH) ‘SignaLio Nola rato HF chore sel, A network) PHONO (ld, § my inp, Tee (D, TUNER, DATITAPE 1, ADPTTAPE 2ocvcncrs owes 100 3B Signolto Noise rato (DIN, continuous power/E0 mW PHONO a. " 67 4261 a8" (CD, TUNER, DAT/TAPE 1, ADPT/TAPE 2 83.0163 08° Power Supply/Miscellansous Power requirements Uk. model Other destination models "AC 110V/120~127V/220VI240V (ewtchable, 160 He Power Construction 330 Dimensions including knobs and ther protruding pars) 1420 (0) x 282 [0} x 103 (me anomie BOS 0, 240 Volts, 60/60 He Wich witha packagel ‘Accessories Operating instruction .. « seus ¥ NOTE: ‘Spacifestons and design subject to possible modification without ‘ce, due 0 improvements + Monsuted with DIRECT switch set to ON, For ADPT/TAPE 2, however, measured with the DIRECT switch set to OFF and the tone snd belance contol in center postion, ** Moagured by Audio Spectrum Anaiy2r. [a-101) ‘Amplifier Section (Continsous postr output (bth channels ivan t 20 He to 20H" THD. 02%, 88. 25W + 250" [ON Continuous power out foothshanaole driven at 1 KHZ) THD. 10%, 80. 30W + 20 Tota! narmonieestorion”* ADH to 20 ues, 25 W, AA 2% Input sonstityimcedance PHONO cut vn 2.5 m¥I50 ko CD, TUNER, OAT/TAPE 1, ADPTITAPE 2... 150 mVI5O Ko PHONO over level 1 Wz, THD. 0.7 96 (MM, 180m Output eve'moedanee TAPE REC, ADAPTOR OUTPUT. 10 mvi2.2 Ko Fraquoney response PHONO WK), 30 He to 20. . #0808 (CD, TUNER, DAT/TAPE 1, ADPT/TAPE 2, 10 Ha ¥0 80 KH 2a" “Tone conto volume contest et ~30 8 poston) BASS. Sonnets 8 68 (100 He TREBLE. “= BB (10 KH) Loudness contol vce contol set st ~ 30 dB postion) “+8 dB (100 Kel +3 3B (10 kl ‘Signabta Noise rato (HF short cre, Artwork) PHONO (Mh, 6 mV input 778" (CO, TUNER, DAT/TAPE 1, AGPTITAPE 2... org SignabtoNois rato (ON, contewous power760 mW) PHONO a)... 83 4/60 08" (CD, TUNER, DAT/TAPE 1, ADPTTAPE 2 8 8162 08" Power Supply/Miscellaneous Powe requirements ‘Rusraan mode 6, 240 V, 60160 ‘Other destination models "ACI TOV 20 127VI220VI240V (mca) 80/00 He Power Const on 210 Dimensions including knobs and ater srotudng parte) ‘Ausvaan an ath dastnstion models "420 10 x 282 (0) x 98 (mm Wight (without pockageh om 4.6K9 Accessories Operating instrvetions . wt ‘Specifications and desi subject to possible modification without natce, doe t0 improvemens. ‘+ Massured with tone and balance conwols st to canter postion. ‘+ Measured by Ausio Spectrum Anaya. 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