Sure, technology in hi-fi audio-video is progressing a fantastic pace, and will certainly be more advanced tomorrow than it is today. But now is the time to buy. Why? Because the two most important innovations in the field - digital and laser - already have been introduced, and Pioneer already has put them to miraculous use in products with unparalleled performance, convenience and versatility.

In the following pages you will learn about our wide lineup of home-entertainment components and systems and some of the awesome things they can do - like deliver flawless, dynamic sound and picture-perfect visual reproduction. And while you're at it, you can learn how they do it, since we've given a basic technical explanation of all the "secrets" they contain, detailing many of the Pioneer-original digital and laser technologies that no one else can offer.

Yes, this is the time to make your buying decision, and make it on Pioneer, because it's our dedication to digital and laser technologies that brings you the future of sound and vision - now!
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All CD players do not sound alike, and Pioneer proves it. We've perfected very special techniques of eliminating sound-spoiling resonance, of reducing the need for electronic compensation of mistracking, and of converting digital data into the full drama and excitement for which CD sound is famed. All CD players aren't the same when it comes to convenience, either. And that's why we're offering six different models - three "PD-Ms" with multiplay - so you can choose the one you need.

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One of the "miracles" of CD is electronic error correction of imperfect (or mistracked) discs. But this isn't always a good thing - especially when the microchips used in this clean-up process themselves emit RF (radio-frequency) vibes that can (and do!) interfere with the sound after it's been converted from digital to analog.

The surest way to get clean signals, therefore, is to reduce tracking errors in the first place. Toward this end, we've adopted an Anti-Vibration Design Policy for our CD players, and it consists of three important steps:

• First, we reduce disc vibration where it is strongest - right where the disc meets the spindle of the high-speed motor. Our New Disc Stabilizer clamps the disc magnetically to prevent passing on vibration.
• Next, we use a "ballast base" for the pickup. It is fully isolated from the main chassis by ceramic/rubber dampers and lowers the pickup's center of gravity for better stability.
• Then, our own research has led to a ribbed honeycomb construction for the entire player chassis, not only increasing rigidity but also protecting the pickup and drive from vibration generated by speakers and other external influences.

Sound like good ideas? They are -and they work!
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• Wireless Remote Control: Numeric keypad and liquid-crystal display increase versatility, while the Magazine Program Selection System (MPSS) lets you program up to 80 entries (selections and pauses) on the Remote Control, transfer the program to the main unit and enjoy music from any disc in 8 different "6-packs."
• Programmed Play: Enter your choice of up to 32 tracks from any or all six discs for automatic playback in the order you want.
• 6-Disc Magazine and Single-Disc Loader: Buy extra "6-packs" for your collection, and use single-disc loader like a conventional player's.
• "Random Play": Press the button and all tracks of discs in magazine (or single-disc loader) are played in random order selected by microprocessor; also, Random Play for 32 programmed selections.
• 7-Digit Fluorescent Display: Disc/track no. in play, elapsed time, etc.
• Anti-Vibration Design Policy: Copper-plated Honeycomb Chassis damps resonance and reduces need for error correction.
• Digital Filter: Cuts "loop noise" and reduces phase delay, distortion.
• Digital Output: Direct connections with outboard DAC (Digital-Analog Converter) unit or DAC-equipped amp (See Pioneer A-91D, page 10).
• Digital Level Control
• 6-Way Repeat
• Gold-Plated Output Terminals: Ensure maximum signal transfer to headphones, line out, etc.
• Timer Start
• 2-Speed Manual Search ¦Subcode Output
• Elegant Looks: Front panel of solid aluminum has lacquer-like luster; thick side panels have attractive wood-grain look.

Call it a "6-pack" if you like - it's just as handy, and even more fun. One is provided with each Pioneer multiplay CD player, and spares are available at option. Build your own home CD library -jazz in one, classical in another, rock or CW or anything else in still others. Pop in a "6-pack," sit back to enjoy full access to all tracks on all six discs.

• Wireless Remote Control: Numeric keypad included.
• Programmed Play: Enter your choice of up to 32 tracks from any or all six discs for automatic playback in the order you want.
• 6-Disc Magazine and Single-Disc Loader: Buy extra "6-packs" for your collection, and use single-disc loader like a conventional player's.
• "Random Play": Press the button and all tracks of discs in magazine (or single-disc loader) are played in random order selected by microprocessor; also, Random Play for 32 programmed selections.
• 7-Digit Fluorescent Display: Disc/track no. in play, elapsed time, accumulated program time, etc.
• Anti-Vibration Design Policy: Honeycomb Chassis damps resonance and reduces need for error correction.
• Digital Filter: Cuts "loop noise" and reduces phase delay, distortion.
• 6-Way Repeat: All six discs, programmed tracks, a single disc, etc.
• Gold-Plated Output Terminals: Ensure maximum signal transfer to headphones, line out, etc.
• Headphone Output with Volume Control ¦Timer Start
• 2-Speed Manual Search
• Subcode Output
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• Wireless Remote Control: Numeric keypad included.
• Programmed Play: Enter your choice of up to 32 tracks from any or all six discs for automatic playback in the order
you want.
• 6-Disc Magazine and Single-Disc Loader: Buy extra "6-packs" for your collection, and use single-disc loader like a conventional player's.
• "Random Play": Press the button and all tracks of discs in magazine (or single-disc loader) are played in random order selected by microprocessor; also, Random Play for 32 programmed selections.
• 7-Digit Fluorescent Display: Disc/track no. in play, elapsed time, etc.
• Anti-Vibration Design Policy: Honeycomb Chassis damps resonance and reduces need for error correction.
• Digital Filter: Cuts "loop noise" and reduces phase delay, distortion.
• 5-Way Repeat: All six discs, programmed tracks, or a single disc, etc.
• Headphone Output with Volume Control ¦Timer Start
• 2-Speed Manual Search
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• 4X Oversampling Digital Filter: For
clear sound and well-defined image.
• Anti-Vibration Design Policy: New Disc Stabilizer, "Ballast Base" for Pickup and Honeycomb Chassis damp resonance.
• Wireless Remote Control
• Twin D/A Converters: Glitch-free circuit design reduces phase distortion and crosstalk for clear sound and precise images.
• Four Independent Power Supplies: Interference is reduced by separating supplies for servo control, D/A converter, analog audio and display.
• Random Programmed Play: For up to 24 tracks.
• Auto Program Editing, Add-On Programmed Play and Direct Programming
• Time Fade Editing, "Music Window" and One-Touch Digital Fade
• Digital Level Control
• Digital Output
• 3-Way Search and 3-Way Repeat
• 8-Digit Fluorescent Display
• Headphone Output with Volume Control
• Timer Start
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• Digital Filter: For clear sound and well-defined image.
• New Disc Stabilizer: Magnetic clamper improves tracking by reducing vibration.
• Honeycomb Base: For more chassis rigidity to protect pickup from vibration and acoustic feedback.
• Vibration-Resistant Pickup Mechanism: For better isolation from the chassis and higher stability thanks to new "Ballast Base" design.
• Wireless Remote Control
• Random Program Play of 24 Tracks ¦Auto Program Editing
• Add-On Program Play and Direct Programming: Switch to programmed play with no pause, or program as you play.
• 2-Way Search: Track and 2-speed manual.
• 3-Way Repeat: All tracks, programmed tracks and a single track.
• 8-Digit Fluorescent Display
• Headphone Output with Volume Control
• Timer Start
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• Digital Filter: For clear sound and well-defined image.
• New Disc Stabilizer: Magnetic clamper improves tracking by reducing vibration.
• Honeycomb Base: Stiffens chassis to guard pickup from vibration and acoustic feedback.
• Vibration-Resistant Pickup Mechanism: Isolated from chassis for higher stability thanks to new "Ballast Base" design.
• Random Programmed Play: Up to 16 tracks
• 2-Way Search: Track and 2-speed manual.
• 3-Way Repeat: All tracks, programmed tracks and single track.
• Track Display
• Timer Start
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Anti-Vibration & Short-Path Design

Sound is a series of vibrations. Until it is reproduced as soundwaves, it's in the form of rather weak electrical signals which, if exposed to unwanted vibrations or interference inside your amp, tuner or other component, can be easily damaged.

Pioneer's long experience in hi-fi (we'll be 50 in 1988) has led to our "Anti-Vibration" and "Short-Path" design policies, which include some of the following points:

• Honeycomb Stiffeners: As in our latest CD players and other components, the Pioneer amplifiers and tuners introduced in this catalog make use of a new, ribbed "honeycomb" design in the materials used in key points - such as the chassis, chassis separators, heat sinks, etc. It increases rigidity and discourages internal and external vibration.

• Shielded Circuitry: Wherever possible, individual blocks have been separated from their neighbors by thick, diecast aluminum cases, especially where physical and/or electronic/magnetic emissions, such as from the power supply, could endanger sound purity.

• Short-Path Routing: Also wherever pos-sible (even when it means relocating a front-panel switch or two), the working circuits inside each component are positioned so as to shorten the overall length of the path the signals must travel from input to output.
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All three Pioneer integrated amplifiers have our exclusive Non-Switching* power outputs, eliminating switching distortion; in the latest Type III version, distortion is further reduced to 1/50 the original value, and thermal distortion is reduced to absolute zero, an important point when low-impedance drive capability is a priority. All three amps also handle the analog sound signals derived from CD and other PCM sources with masterful ease, delivering all the awesome dynamic range and extremely wide frequency response of digital.

In the A-91D, digital design is taken several steps further - resulting in on-board D/A direct digital inputs, including one that permits optical connection, the use of a digital filter having 4x oversampling capabilities to eliminate "loop noise" generated in the harmonics of the sampling frequency, and dedicated glitch-free Twin D/A Converter circuitry that transforms digital signals to analog in the right and left channels independently without phase delay. Non-digital circuits are turned off to prevent interference when digital sources are in play.

* Non-Switching is a trademark of Pioneer Electronic Corporation.

• Continuous average power output of 120 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20Hz to 20,000Hz with no more than 0.003% total harmonic distortion (150 watts* at 4 ohms with 0.005% THD)
• Direct Digital Input: Accepts data directly from CD or other PCM source via both electrical and optical carriers.
• 4X Oversampling Digital Filter
• Twin D/A Converters: Glitch-free circuitry in each channel to reduce phase distortion and crosstalk for deep, clear sound with natural imaging.
• Non-Switching** Circuit Type III: Ends switching distortion, improves linearity, thermal stability and low-impedance handling.
• Separate Voltage-/Output-Amp Stages: Ensuring consistent performance regardless of load variations.
• Separate Circuit Blocks and Shortest Signal Paths: Protection from noise, intermodulation distortion and other sound-spoiling factors.
• Anti-Vibration Design: Honeycombed material defeats local resonance in chassis, chassis-separators and heat sinks.
• Two High-Capacity Transformers: Low-impedance loads get the power they need from these units in finned, solid diecast cases.
• 6 Analog and 4 Digital Inputs: Including one for optical connection.
• D/A REC Selectors: Send digital or analog sound to any connected recorder.
• "Hybrid" Booster for MC Cartridges
• Automatic Power On/Off: For digital, tone control and phono circuits.
• Gold-Plated Phono and CD Inputs

* Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regulation Rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers.
** Non-Switching is a trademark of Pioneer Electronic Corporation.

• Pioneer's ARTS (Active Real-Time Tracing System): Tuned frequency is followed in real time by IF filter circuit to eliminate interference and pass on purest possible signal to audio output.
• Pioneer's Digital Direct Decoder Type III: Every major tuner specification is improved through digital processing combined with direct conversion from FM to left/right audio output.
• Anti-Vibration Design: Honeycombed material and large insulators defeat resonance in chassis and other parts for cleaner sound.
• ID MOS FET in FM Front End: Enables lower noise and distortion, higher sensitivity and better interference rejection.
• Random Presets for 24 FM/AM Stations: Preset and recall favorite stations at a touch.
• Auto Level Indicator
• REC Level Check: A must when recording off the air.
• 3-Step Muting
• 3-Station Timer Programming
• Large Fluorescent Display

• Continuous average power output of 100 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20Hz to 20,000Hz with no more than 0.003% total harmonic distortion (140 watts* at 4 ohms with 0.005% THD)
• Non-Switching™ Circuit Type III: Ends switching distortion, improves linearity, thermal stability and low-impedance handling.
• Separate Voltage-/Output-Amp Stages: Ensuring consistent performance regardless of load variations.
• Separate Circuit Blocks: High-quality construction lessens noise, etc.
• Direct Connection: Short-path design for the purest possible sound.
• Anti-Vibration Design: Honeycombed material defeats local resonance in chassis, chassis-separators and heat sinks.
• High-Capacity Twin Transformers: Clarity is preserved since separate design and solid diecast cases damp resonance and lower magnetic flux.
• "SOURCE DIRECT" Switch: Puts all secondary circuits except volume off-line to ensure purest sound possible.
• 8 Inputs: CD, TAPE, PHONO, etc.
• High-Gain Phono Equalizer
• Independent Power Switch for Phono
• Gold-Plated Phono and CD Inputs
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• Continuous average power output of 80 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20Hz to 20,000Hz with no more than 0.005% total harmonic distortion (100 watts* at 4 ohms with 0.008% THD)
• Non-Switching™ Circuit Type II: Ends switching distortion, improves linearity and thermal stability.
• Separate Voltage-/Output-Amp Stages: Ensuring consistent performance regardless of load variations.
• Separate Circuit Blocks: High-quality construction lessens noise, etc.
• Direct Connection: Short-path design protects sound purity.
• Anti-Vibration Design: Honeycombed material defeats local resonance in chassis, chassis-separators and heat sinks.
• High-Capacity Twin Transformers
• "SOURCE DIRECT" Switch: Puts all secondary circuits except volume off-line to ensure purest sound possible.
• 8 Inputs: CD, TAPE, PHONO, etc.
• High-Gain Phono Equalizer
• Gold-Plated Phono and CD Inputs
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• Pioneer CCTS (Computer-Controlled Tuning System): Automatically minimizes tracking error for lower noise and distortion; the hi-blend circuit activates to reduce stereo noise when the signal is weak.
• Three-Speed Search: Touch once for automatic scan/tuning of each tunable station; hold down to scan/tune only the
most powerful stations; a sustained touch quickens the search speed.
• Random Presets for 24 FM/AM Stations: Preset and recall favorite stations at a touch.
• Digital Readout of Signal Strength
• Digital Frequency Display
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• Two Quick Auto-Reverse REC/PLAY Cassette Transports:
Taping has never been easier.
• Wireless Remote Control: Numeric keypad included.
• Random Access Programming: Play the song you want -now.
• Parallel Recording: Record two tapes at once.
• Dubbing and Programmed Dubbing: At normal or high speed.
• Relay REC/PLAY: Record or play second tape when first ends.
• Full-Logic Tape Transports: Comfortable and jam-free.
• Dolby* B/C Noise Reduction: Lowers "hiss,'' preserves dynamic range.
• Auto REC Mute: Records "cue-blanks" between songs.
• Music/Skip Search: Skip up to 10 songs.
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• Two Auto-Reverse Cassette Transports: One plays, the other records and plays.
• Tape Dubbing: Synchro Start for normal or double speed recording.
• Relay Play: Play automatically continues from one tape to next.
• dbx** Noise Reduction: Expands dynamic range to 110dB and improves the signal-to-noise ratio to 92dB.
• Dolby B/C Noise Reduction: Lowers "hiss,'' preserves dynamic range.
• Auto REC Mute: Records "cue-blanks" between songs.
• Music/Skip Search: Skip up to 10 songs.
• Blank Skip
• Timer-Controlled REC (Deck II) and Play (Deck l/ll)
• Auto Tape Selector

* "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
*dbx is a trademark of dbx, Inc.
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• Quick Auto-Reverse Cassette Transport: Automatic REC/ PLAY both sides.
• Random Access Programming: Play the song you want -now.
• dbx Noise Reduction: Expands dynamic range to 110dB and improves the signal-to-noise ratio to 92dB.
• Dolby B/C Noise Reduction
• Oversized Fluorescent Display and 4-Digit Tape Counter
• REC Mute: To add "cue-blanks" between songs.
• Music Search and Skip Reverse ¦Timer-Controlled Recording and Play
• Slider Recording Level Control ¦Auto Tape Selector
• "SR" Remote Control Terminal
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• Quick Auto-Reverse Cassette Transport: Automatic REC/ PLAY both sides.
• Full-Logic Tape Transport: Comfortable and jam-free.
• dbx Noise Reduction: Expands dynamic range to 110dB and improves the signal-to-noise ratio to 92dB.
• Dolby B/C Noise Reduction
• Music Search: Quickly finds the song you want.
• One-Touch Recording
• REC Mute: To add "cue-blanks" between songs.
• LED Level Meter for each channel
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• Stackable Front-Loading Design
• Computer Programmed Automatic Operation:
Programmed Play, Index Scan, Skip Play and Repeat Play.
• Quartz-PLL Servo System
• Coreless DC Direct-Drive Motor with Stable Hanging Rotor
• High-Output MC Cartridge (PC-41MC)

* Stable Hanging Rotor is a trademark of Pioneer Electronic Corporation.
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• Computer Programmed Automatic Operation:
Programmed Play Skip Play and Repeat Play made easy with a microcomputer and a precise optical music sensor.
• Dynamic Resonance Absorber (DRA): Eliminates resonance-induced vibration in tone arm.
• Linear Tracking: Better sound definition because tracking error is reduced.
• "Flat-Torque" Coreless Quartz-PLL Direct-Drive Motor: Smooth, stable platter rotation. Pioneer Stable Hanging Rotor* reduces spindle wobble.
• Automatic Disc Size/Speed Selector
• Manual Cueing Controls
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• Anmerkung : Beide Plattenspieler waren - wie auch die vier Cassettenrecorder oben drüber - am untersten Qualitäts-Rand angesiedelt. Doch das spielte für diese Zielgrupe überhaupt keine Rolle. Es mußte billig sein.

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4-Way Bass Reflex Speaker System with 15-3/4" Woofer
• Extra-Large 15-3/4" (40cm) Woofer with EBD (Electronic Bass Drive): Efficient reproduction of crisp lows down to 30Hz thanks to heat-resistant voice coil and a large strontium ferrite magnet.
• 6-1/2" (16cm) Cone Midrange: Large magnet and high-temperature voice coil "sweeten" vocals and other sounds in the mid-frequency range.
• Horn Tweeter: Disperses highs evenly throughout your room through its acoustic lens; a self-restoring protection circuit prevents voice-coil burnout.
• Four Piezoelectric Supertweeters: Power and realism are enhanced by extending high-frequency response beyond the audible range.
• Three Tone Selectors: Normal, Soft and Crisp
• 13-LED Power Indicators
• Wide Frequency Response: 30Hz - 25,000Hz
• High Power Capability: 400 watts (max.)

4-Way Bass Reflex Speaker System with 15-3/4" Woofer
• Extra-Large 15-3/4" (40cm) Woofer with EBD (Electronic Bass Drive): Efficient reproduction of crisp lows down to 30Hz thanks to heat-resistant voice coil and a large strontium ferrite magnet.
• 4-3/4" (12cm) Cone Midrange: Large strontium ferrite magnet for high power and convincing sound.
• Horn Tweeter: Disperses highs evenly throughout your room through its acoustic lens; a self-restoring protection circuit prevents voice-coil burnout.
• Twin Piezoelectric Supertweeters: Power and realism are enhanced by extending high-frequency response beyond the audible range.
• Three Tone Selectors: Normal, Soft and Crisp
• 11-LED Power Indicators
• Wide Frequency Response: 30Hz - 25000Hz
• High Power Capability: 300 watts (max.)
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4-Way Bass Reflex Speaker System with 12" Woofer
• Large 12" (30cm) Woofer with EBD (Electronic Bass Drive): Pioneer-exclusive EBD and large, powerful magnet provide crisp and gutsy lows down to 35Hz.
• 4-3/4" (12cm) Cone Midrange: Large strontium ferrite magnet for high power and convincing sound.
• Horn Tweeter: Disperses highs evenly throughout your room through its acoustic lens; a self-restoring protection circuit prevents voice-coil burnout.
• Twin Piezoelectric Supertweeters: Power and realism are enhanced by extending high-frequency response beyond the audible range.
• 11-LED Power Indicators
• Wide Frequency Response: 35Hz - 25,000Hz
• High Power Capability: 210 watts (max.).
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3-Way Bass Reflex Speaker System with 12 Woofer
• PG Cone Woofer (12"/30cm): With excellent transient response, distortion is minimal.
• Boron Cone Midrange (4-3/4"/12cm): Improved frequency response and extended dynamic range.
• Pioneer Beryllium Ribbon Tweeter: Better transient response, lower distortion.
• Linear-Drive Magnet Circuit: Retains natural sense of presence from softest to loudest sounds.
• Dynamic Response Suspension: Woofer "tracks" dynamic changes in the input level more accurately.
• Electronic Bass Drive: Extends bass response.
• Round Cornered Baffle: No sharp edges to blurr stereo image.
• Tone Selectors for Mids and Highs
• High Power Capability: 300 watts (max.), 80 watts (rated).
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• Anmerkung : Auch hier wieder - je größer, desto besser, aber immer im LowCost Bereich angesiedelt. Auch optisch mußten die Boxen "etwas her machen".

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• "Mono x Two" Design Concept: Audio circuitry in the respective channels is entirely separated, independently grounded, and individually supplied with power from separate windings on one of the two power transformers.
• Audio/Video Independence: Circuitry for video-only use is well isolated from other parts, and fed power from a transformer dedicated to video/display functions.
• Short-Path Design: Lessens the chance that tiniest electrical and magnetic radiation within can harm the delicate signals.
• Copper-Plated Chassis and Screws: Reduce magnetic distortion.
• "Hybrid" MC Transformer/Phono Amp: For flat response and less noise.
• Motorized Volume Control: Provides smooth, notch-free, non-electronic control of output level (volume) from Remote Controller.
• 6 Audio and Video Inputs: CD, phono, tuner, two decks and adaptor (audio) and an LD player, three VCRs, TV/Video and adaptor (video).
• Video Outputs: Two monitor outputs, and a 5-pin RF converter output.
• REC Selector: Offers wide flexibility in recording/dubbing, such as taping a video source with an independent audio source, and independent use of adaptors (audio/video) while recording.
• Dubbing Circuits (Audio): Dub between Deck A and Deck B in either direction, or record audio portion of any video source.
• Dubbing Circuits (Video): Dub TV/VDP to any or all three connected VCRs (Parallel Copy) with video-and-audio, video-only or audio-only; Two-Way Dubbing from any of three VCRs to either or both of the others; dubbing can be made while viewing/listening to other programs.
• Video Enhancer: Switch on to enhance any video signal sent to monitor(s) and/or connected decks for recording/dubbing. Sharpness, Detail and Noise Reduction controls are provided.
• Luxurious Finish: Thick aluminum front panel with deep black, lacquer-like luster, gold-toned highlights and beautiful rosewood-grained side panels, matching M-90.
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• Continuous average power output of 200 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20Hz to 20,000Hz with no more than 0.003% total harmonic distortion: Can Deliver dynamic power of 800 watts at 2 ohms (with EIA dynamic test signal).
• "Mono x Two" Design Concept: Each channel is treated like a single, monophonic line from input to output. Each has its own power supply, very large, heavy transformer, transistor bank, heat sink, etc. To handle massive current flow, high-electrolytic capacitors (total 48,000|jF) offer a capacity of as much as 47A of current.
• Low-Impedance Drive: Improves response accuracy when sharp-attack signals are present, such as when playing digital sources.
• Short-Path Design: Lessens the chance that tiniest electrical and magnetic radiation within can harm the delicate signals.
• Non-Switching™ Type II: Stabilizes idling current fluctuation and suppresses distortion to 1/30th usual.
• Direct Input for CD: Analog signal can be sent directly to power-amplification stages via input on back panel.
• Volume Control for CD: Also "short-path" in design, it is linked to potentiometer behind the input terminals via a stiff shaft.
• CD Output Loop: Route CD input back to any connected pre-amp for listening/recording.
• Luxurious Finish: Thick aluminum front panel with deep black, lacquer-like luster, gold-colored highlights, large power indicators and beautiful rosewood-grained side panels, matching C-90.

* Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regulation Rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers.
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They may look complicated at first, but be assured we've gone to extraordinary lengths to make the operation of these totally AV amps and receivers quite easy and "human." The VSA-910 AV amplifier and the three VSX receivers in these pages all incorporate special video functions. On the audio side, too, special functions are provided to complete the AV concept. Then, with Non-Switching™ Type II outputs and built-in Surround Sound amplifiers and processing circuits in all but the VSX-3000, there's even more to enjoy.
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• Stereo mode: Continuous average power output of 100 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20Hz to 20,000Hz with no more than 0.005% total harmonic distortion.
• Surround mode: Continuous average power output of 70 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20Hz to 20,000Hz with no more than 0.005% total harmonic distortion (front); 30 watts* per channel, min. at 8 ohms, from 20Hz to 20,000Hz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion (surround).
• Non-Switching™ Circuit Type II: Ends switching distortion, improves linearity and provides constant performance under varying temperature conditions for cleaner sound.
• Built-in Surround-Sound Processor: DOLBY SURROUND, STADIUM and SIMULATED SURROUND.
• Digital Delay Circuit: Three delay positions are provided. Digital processor ensures low-noise performance.
• 4 Video Inputs: Inputs for LD player, TV, VCR-1 and VCR-2, plus Adaptor in/output; dubbing is possible between VCRs, or from LD player to VCR.
• Audio Inputs: CD, PHONO, DAT, TAPE.
• Video Enhancer with Split Screen: Brighter picture for
viewing and dubbing; compare enhanced with non-enhanced
picture on same screen. ¦Acoustic Memory: Set three different bass/treble curves and
recall any at a touch.
• Super Bass: Deepens acoustic field by enhancing low bass frequencies.
• On-Screen Display: Operational status of the amplifier at a glance.
• Large Multifunction Fluorescent Display

* Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regulation Rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers.
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• Stereo mode: Continuous average power output of 100 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20Hz to 20,000Hz with no more than 0.005% total harmonic distortion.
• Surround mode: Continuous average power output of 70 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms from 20Hz to 20,000Hz with no more than 0.005% total harmonic distortion (front); 15 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20Hz to 15,000Hz with no more than 0.3% total harmonic distortion (surround).
• Full-Function "SR" Remote Control
• 4 Video Inputs: 2 VCRs, 1 LD player and 1 video adaptor.
• Video Signal Selector
• Cable FM Input
• Surround: Studio, Stadium, Dolby.
• Simulated Stereo/Dynamic Expander
• Video Enhancer with Split Screen
• Acoustic Memory
• Non-Switching™ Circuit Type II
• Random Preset of 20 FM/AM Stations
• 60/30-Minute Sleep Timer
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• Anmerkung : Ein damals nach USA zurückkehrender Amerikaner hatte mir seinen VSX-5000 überlassen, denn der hatte nach 2 Jahren schon Aussetzer. Es war eine kalte Lötstelle auf einem Vorverstärker Board. Trotz der gemessenen 2 x 110 Watt Dauerleistung mußte ich feststellen, dieser Receiver klingt bei mir an meinem Boxen einfach nicht - mit oder ohne Klangregelung und mit oder ohne Loudness. Es kostet viel Zeit, herauszufinden, mit welchen Boxen der Receiver wirklich klingt, vielleicht mit japanischen Boxen wie damals bei dem Amerikaner.

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• Continuous average power output of 60 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20Hz to 20,000Hz with no more than 0.007% total harmonic distortion.
• Full-Function "SR" Remote Control
• 3 Video Inputs: 2 VCRs and 1 LD player, with two-way dubbing and monitor.
• Video Signal Selector
• Cable FM Input
• Station ID Display: Large LCD.
• Simulated Stereo and Stereo Wide: Add more excitement to video watching.
• Speaker Matrix Surround ¦Video Enhancer with Split Screen • Acoustic Memory
• Non-Switching™ Circuit Type II
• Random Preset of 20 FM/AM Stations
• 60/30-Minute Sleep Timer
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• Continuous average power output of 60 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20Hz to 20,000Hz with no more than 0.05% total harmonic distortion.
• Full-Function "SR" Remote Control
• 3 Video Inputs: 2 VCRs and 1 LD player, with two-way dubbing and monitor.
• 5-Band Graphic Equalizer: Tailor the tonal "shape" of your music.
• Ready for Surround: Outputs ready for a matrix surround hookup.
• Simulated Stereo: A "stereo" effect from mono programs.
• Two FM Antenna Inputs ¦Audio Noise Filter ¦Video Signal Selector
• Random Preset of 20 FM/AM Stations
• Clock, Programmable Timer, 60/30-Minute Sleep Timer
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Pioneer's original contributions to the miracle of sound and vision called LaserVision (LD) have raised the performance quality and user convenience of the medium far beyond even the most fanciful expectations.

There is absolutely no other audio/video program source capable of delivering a richer, truer picture or more dynamic and accurate sound to the home user today.

• Anmerkung : Also das Video-Bild ist jetzt "richer and truer" = reicher und wahrer ??? Was soll das bedeuten ? Wenn man genauer liest und übersetzt, findet man noch viel mehr Unsinn.

Also, like Compact Disc, LD now offers digital sound - yours to enjoy in the LD-838D and CLD-1010. Moreover, the latter model is one of the first in the world to play the very latest CDV (CD with Video) format.
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LaserVision (LD) is a laser-optical medium which pre-dates CD, and uses a low-voltage laser beam to read the billions of bits of data encoded on a reflective, rapidly spinning disc. That data can be digital (as in the case of the digital sound now available on many LD discs) or analog (as in the case of the sound on both digital and non-digital LDs, and the picture in all LDs and CDVs).
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If a laser pickup is used in both CD and LD, why not a player that can handle both? Pioneer took this question seriously, and before long came up with the world's first combination LD/CD player a few years back - and it was an instant success. Now, our third generation component of this type has even more to offer. Included in the technical highlights of the CLD-1010 are a special Magnetic Clamper for CD to prevent the propagation of local vibration to other mechanical and electronic parts, a high-grade Digital Filter to ensure excellent phase characteristics and low distortion over a wide range from digitized audio data, and our own three-spot Linear Servo System overcomes dust, dirt and scratches for accurate CD tracking - adding up to impressive sound quality!
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• Combination LD/CD/CDV Convenience.
• CDV (CD with Video) Play: Enjoy full-color, action video (max. 5 min.) with digital sound; CDV discs also can contain audio-only digital sound (max. 20 min.) for normal CD play.
• LD with Digital Sound: Audio fidelity matches CD - up to 4 -20,000Hz frequency response and 95dB dynamic range.
• Strictly Hi-Fi Picture: Sharp-eyed semiconductor laser delivers 400-line horizontal resolution and a 46dB video signal-to-noise ratio.
• High-Grade Digital Filter: Ensures excellent phase characteristics and low distortion over a wide range.
• Piggyback Pickup Amp: Rides on pickup track, receiving data via a short signal path that's less susceptible to external interference.
• CCD Time-Base Corrector: Electronically eliminates tiny color jitters.
• Three-Spot Linear Servo System: Overcomes dust, dirt and scratches for accurate CD tracking.
• Feed-Forward Color Corrector, Picture Capacitor, IC Video Detector & Pioneer Noise Canceller: Reduce video noise and all forms of distortion.
• Auto Load, Disc Select and Play
• Front-Panel Keys and Full-Function Remote Control: Basic commands, including Pause, can be made from the front panel or from the Remote Controller.
• Rapid Random Access: For LD and CD alike.
• "Trick Play" Commands: Chapter Skip, high-speed Scan, nine-mode Multispeed, Still/Step (LD); Rapid and direct search/ play for Track/Time, high-speed (audible) Scan (CD).
• Program Play: Lets you program up to 10 different Chapters/ Tracks in any order for automatic play.
• Repeat Play: 2-Point, Chapter/Track, One-Side, Memory and Program Repeat.
• Program Pause
• On-Screen Displays and Front-Panel Indicators: Confirm play status and show chapter/frame/time numbers, etc. for search and play.
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• LD with Digital Sound: Audio fidelity matches CD - up to 4 -20,000Hz frequency response and 95dB dynamic range.
• Strictly Hi-Fi Picture: Sharp-eyed semiconductor laser delivers 400-line horizontal resolution and a 45 dB video signal-to-noise ratio.
• High-Grade Digital Filter: Ensures excellent phase characteristics and low distortion over a wide range.
• Piggyback Pickup Amp: Rides on pickup track, receiving data via a short signal path that's less susceptible to external interference.
• CCD Time-Base Corrector: Electronically eliminates tiny color jitters.
• Picture Capacitor & Pioneer Noise Canceller: Reduce video noise and all forms of distortion.
• Auto Load, Disc Select and Play
• Full-Function Remote Control: Can operate all the functions except power on.
• Rapid Random Access: Chapter/frame/number search and play.
• "Trick Play" Commands: Chapter Skip, high-speed Scan, nine-mode Multispeed, Still/Step, etc.
• Program Play: Lets you program up to 10 different chapters in any order for automatic play.
• Repeat Play: 2-Point, Chapter, One-Side and Memory Repeat.
• On-Screen Displays: Confirm play status and show chapter/ frame/time numbers, etc. for search and play.
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• 560-Line Horizontal, 400-Line Vertical Resolution: For
high-quality picture reproduction on the huge (407101cm diag.) screen.
• 350 Ft-L High-Luminance Bright Picture: Highest-ever luminance for Pioneer rear-projection. Our new lens design makes maximum use of available light, while our new Dynamic Focus CRT system and one-time reflection design in projection path mean you don't have to dim your room lights to enjoy a crisp, full-color picture.
• New Time Compression Border Correction Circuit: Reproduces sharp image outlines and details even on a large-size screen, extending video frequency range to a wide 10MHz.
• New High-Resolution CRT: Focus performance is improved by 30% with edge-to-edge clear picture, thanks to a new Dynamic Focus design.
• New High-Voltage Stabilizer Circuit and 6000pF High-Voltage Capacitor: Plentiful, stable power for CRTs helps eliminate image distortion, brighten picture. Our new Linear Deflection Circuit also suppresses image distortion.
• Improved Black-to-White Tone Transition: Dynamic Black Level Compensation Circuit reproduces solid black, improving depth and contrast, while Dynamic Gamma Compensation Circuit prevents blur and loss of white portion to expand dynamic range of luminance performance.
• Improved Color: Quality of color rendition is greatly improved thanks to a new Comb Filter, a Dynamic Color Processor Circuit, an Automatic Color-Temperature Control Circuit and a new CNR (Color Noise Reduction) Circuit.
• Pioneer-Exclusive DPO System: Dynamic Picture Optimizer (DPO) for picture quality control (color, contrast, brightness) to
best suit the brightness of viewing environment. Two modes: STD and DPO ADJUST with "Last Memory" function.
• Black-Stripe, Double-Sided Lenticular Screen: Suppresses annoying external-light reflection and reduces color shift.
• Liquid-Cooled Coupling Design: Realizes a high-contrast bright picture by eliminating internal reflection. It also strongly resists external magnetic-flux interference (as from speakers, etc.).
• High-Resolution Synthesizer Tuner: For high-quality reception, with a newly developed wide-range SAW filter and PLL synthesizer. MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) decoder is built in.
• Built-in Amplifier and Speakers: 18W + 18W amplifier and 6" (16cm) full-range speakers deliver hi-fi stereo sound.
• A/V Memory System: Stores your audio (treble, bass) and picture (contrast, color, tint, brightness, sharpness) adjustments for instant recall. (3 modes: STD, AV MEMORY-1, AV MEMORY-2.)
• Multi-Function "SR" System Remote Control: Controls key operations of LD player, VCRs, etc.
• 23-5/8" (60cm) Slim Design
• On-Screen Operation Status Display
• A/V Inputs: 1 on front, 3 (incl. S-VHS ready) on rear.
• Outputs: 1 A/V output, TV out, variable audio out, speaker out.
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SA-1480 High-Power Amplifier with Remote Control
• Continuous average power output of 130 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20Hz to 20,000Hz, with no more than 0.05% total harmonic distortion "Pioneer A/V "SR" remote control "7-band graphic equalizer and spectrum analyzer
• Electronic volume control
TX-1080Z Quartz-PLL Synthesizer FM/AM Tuner
• 24-random FM/AM station presets; set and recall any combination of 24 FM/AM stations. "Auto/manual station search "Large AM loop antenna
CT-1280WR Full-Logic, Double Auto-Reverse Cassette Deck
• PLAY (Deck I) and REC/PLAY (Deck II) "Continuous Deck Ml auto-reverse relay play "Normal/high-speed synchro copy
• Dolby B/C and dbx NR "Music Search PL-570(BK) Fully Automatic Turntable
• Low-mass straight tone arm "Dynamic Resonance Absorber
• Stable Hanging Rotor™ design "T4P plug-in-type cartridge
PD-M40 Multi-Play Compact Disc Player
• "6-pack" magazine for 6-disc continuous play "Programmable for up to 32 selections "Random Play: Built-in computer chooses playing order for all loaded discs at random, without playing tracks twice.+ "Time/track number display "5-way repeat
• 2-speed manual and track search CB-E900 Audio Cabinet
• Simulated walnut-grain finish "Casters "Glass door