STEREO
RECEIVER
5X-303R
S×-253R
5X-203
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.
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT
NOTICE
[For U.S. and Canadian models]
The
serial number
for this equipment
is located
on the rear panel.
Please
write
this
serial
number
on your
enclosed
warranty
card
and keep
it in a secure
area.
This
is for your
security.
[For Canadian
models]
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT USE THIS
(POLARIZED)PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEP-
TACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN
BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION:
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES
NE PAS
UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLON-
GATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SOR-
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INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVERT.
TWO VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SWITCHES
Only
multi-voltage
models are
provided
with
these
switches.
U.S.
Canadian
models
are
not
provided
with
these
switches.
Main
voltages
in Saudi
Arabia
are 127
V and
220
V only.
Never
use this model
with
110
V setting
in Saudi
Arabia.
The
line voltage
selector
switches
are on the rear panel.
Before
your
model
is shipped
from the factory,
these
switches
are set to
the power
requirements
of the destination.
Check
that
they
are
set properly
before
plugging
the power
cord into the AC outlet.
If
the voltage
is not properly
set or if you move
to an area,where
the
voltage
requirements
differ,
adjust
the
selector
switches
as
follows.
1.
Disconnect
the power
cord.
2.
Use a medium-size
screwdriver.
3.
insert
the screwdriver
into the
groove
on the voltage
selec-
tors and adjust
so that the tip of the allow
points
to the vol-
tage
value
of your
area.
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Set the voltage
selector
switch
to the voltage
in your
area
(only
SX-303R).
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Information
to User
Alteration
or modifications
carried
out without
appropriate
authorization
may
invalidate
the user's
right to oprerate
the
equipment.
CONTENTS
CHECKING ACCESSORY
ITEMS ....................................
3
CONNECTIONS ............................................................
3
REAR PANEL FACILITIES
.............................................
5
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES .............................................
6
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FACILITIES
...........................
8
SETTING THE UNIT PRIOR TO OPERATION .....................
9
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER CONTROLS .................................
9
LISTENING TO THE BROADCAST
.................................
9
DIRECT ACCESS TUNING ..........................................
10
PRESET TUNING .........................................................
1 1
TO LISTEN TO OTHER MUSIC SOURCES ...............
,...... 13
TAPE RECORDING .......................................................
13
TROUBLESHOOTING
...................................................
14
SPECIFICATIONS
......................................................
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