Hifi €NGIN€ For mare Hi-Fi manuals and set-up information please visit wu. hifien gine. comOperating RT ger GRAPHIC EQUALIZER GR=-777 GRBRRRRRR = AGAR AHG “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 asafe place for future reference. Inssome countries or regions, the shape ofthe power plug and ower 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 are. This is for your security [For Canadian model} CAUTION: To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. ATTENTION: Pour PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECT- IQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE ‘SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SILES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH ‘Only muit-voltage models are provided with these switches. U.S., Canadian, European, U.K., and Australian models are not provided with this switch. Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127 V and 220 V only. [Never use this modal with 110 V settings in Saudi Arabi. The line voltage selector switch is on the ear panel. Before your ‘model is shipped from the factory, this switch is set to the power requirements of the destination. Check that itis set properly before plugging the power cord into the AC outlt. If the voltage is not properly set or if you move to an area where the voltage requirements differ, adjust the selector switch as follows. Use a medium-sized (flat-blade) screwdriver. Insert the tip of the screwdriver into the groove of the selector switch and turn is so that the power voltage marking of your area points to the Medium-size screwehiver CONTENTS — ut Batteries into Remote Control Unit 7 Using the Equaizer Controls " Connexions. . 8 Troubleshooting 2 anol and Remote Control Unit Facitioe 8 Switch Function Diagram 2 Operation 10 Specifications 2 @® PIONEER’ ‘The future of sound and vision.IMPORTANT 1 CAUTION INFORMATION TO USER [FOR U.S. MODEL] 2 ‘Acces with GRIT? To AC wal ace iii i catch Power plug Aca ae aa AC wl wal socket FE toseation not applicabie toUK: model 3 Q whee ee | ee Power nog I iestation not apticsbie | satan semst sos [GD] * 4 c [REAR PANEL] Ss D (REMOTE CONTROL UNIT) @ PIONEER Range of remote contro! 6 ‘ARaN109>ACCESSORIES ‘Stero connection cords x 2 Remote contra unit x1 GS Bottorios (ROSIUM-) x 2 PUT BATTERIES INTO REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1. Open the rear cover. 2. Install battrios making sure thatthe + ~ polarity is correct. 2. Close the cover. Cautions for handling dry batteries Misusing dry batteries ean resut in electrolyte leakage of explosions. Bear in mind the folowing points for geting the mest out of your batteries. “When loading the batteries into the battery compartment, make sure the plus + and minus ~ polaries correspond o the marking onthe compartment. ‘+ Even though they may be the some shape, batteries come with diferent votage ratings. Do not mix or use diferent types of batteries together. Use only the same kind of batteries. ‘+ Do not mix up now batteries and used battorios but replace al the batteries atthe same te, * Do not heat up, disassemble or short-circuit batteries or throw them Into a te. + Some batteries ae rechargeable while others are not. Observe the ‘cautionary notes on the batteries and use them propedy z -CONNECTIONS -reter to the itustration [A] page 3 and [B] on page 4, Turn off all power switches on all components before making connections The ilustration show's connections for atypia system using Pioneer components. Rafer to operating instructions of each uni fr deta Connect GR-777 EQUALIZER INPUT jacks to the stereo ampitior ADAPTOR OUT for ADAPTORITAPE2 etc) jacks. Connect GR-777 EQUALIZER OUTPUT jacks to the stereo amplifier [ADAPTOR IN (or ADAPTORITAPE2 etc) jacks. {Tape Deck Connections] Connect the GR-777 TAPE REC jacks tothe tape deck REC (INPUT) jacks Connect tho GR-777 TAPE PLAY jacks t0 the tape deck PLAY [OUTPUT] jocks. [Optional System Control Connections] Pioneer components bearing the Qf mark can be connected for ‘extondad remote contrl. Use a miniature phone plug cord ta connect the component CONTROL IN terminal tthe GR-777 CONTROL OUT terminal. The component remote conto can then be operated pointing at tho GR-777 remote sensor window. PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FACILITIES-neter to: mustration[C) on page Sand [Don page 6. REAR PANEL FACILITIES © EQUALIZER jacks Connect these jacks to your amplifier tape or adaptor jacks ® TAPE jacks Connect a tape deck to these jacks. @ AC OUTLET (UNSWITCHED 100W MAX) ‘Other units may be plugged into this outlet if total power consumption dose not exceed 100 watts. Power is slways avaiable even the ‘equalizer is switched of. Unplug the AC power cord from the wall socket when not using this unit regulary (when on vacation NOTE: ‘Do not use this outlet for connection of electric ions, eaters, TV sets, ‘or other appliances that use much power. Manction ofthe equalizer ‘and overheating or fre may result @ Power cord Connect to auxiary AC outlet on ari. ® CONTROL OUT terminals Connect tothe control in terminals of ether Pionger components bearing the Gl mark a FRONT PANEL FACILITIES @ POWER switchiindicator Press once to turn on, Press again to tutn of ‘Theindicato lights when powers tured on. The ncatr flashes when rectiving commands from the remote conto uit Even when the power switch s off, the wansfermer remains connected 10 the AC power source. Unplug the AC power cord frm the wall socket whan not using ths unit rogulery © SPA (spectrum analyzer) switch Press to switch to spectrum analyzer splay. Graphic equalize splay reappears for five seconds when 8 memory recall witch or contro. switch is pressed. @ EQ (equalizer) switch reas to awitch t0 graphic equalize dispay @ TAPE MONITOR switch For listening to a tape deck connected to the rear panel TAPE jacks. ‘During playback, poss tis switch so thatthe MONITOR inScator ight. Turn this switch off when listening to other music sources, Do not pres tis switch after you begin recording: It may cause gaps in the sound, @ EQ (Equalizer) indicator LGghts when the EQ switch is pressed.@ SET L & R switch (and indicator) \When ths switch is on, you can use the control switches of either channe! to provide simaitancous adjustment of both channels. (The ingicator lights when this is on.) nore: This does not make both sides have the same settings, itanly lets you adjust the same frequency band on the let and right channels atthe (@ EQUALIZER switch ‘Tur this switch ont apply equalization tothe sound. Tumit of when ‘you do not want equalization. @ FLAT switch Press this switch to reset al frequency bands to ther conter "0 positions, (@ PRESET/PROGRAM switch “Ths selects PRESET or PROGRAM operation for the five “memory roca” switches, as confirmad by the PRESET and PROGRAM Indicators, (Tho five "memory recat” switches can be usad to reel the factory preset curves or your own programmed curves @® REV (Reverse) switch “This inverts the current equalzaton curve, so the boosted frequencies ‘are raduced and the reduced frequencies boosted @ Control switches ross the pls side to boost the level press the minus side to reducat ore! Tweeters may be damaged if you boost the high frequencies exces: sively and than play music at high volume. Kegp the amplifier volume {22 suitable level when using equalization curves that emphasize the troble tones. @ SPECTRUM ANALYZER/EQUALIZER display When operating as @ spectrum analyzer, tis shows the effect of your {equazaton upon the actual ouput signal. \When operating as a graphic equalizer display, it shows the equalize (@® Memory recall switches/indicators ‘There are five memory switches & through E. When the PRESET ind ators It, those select the factory presets: HEAVY: o powerful, neavy bass sound (CLEAR: a bright, clear sound SOFT: a soft sound, fro from harshness. VISUAL: useful with video soundtracks and TV. VOCAL: adds presence to vocals \When the PROGRAM indicators Ii, these switches select the equal zaton curves that you have store. (® PRESET and PROGRAM indicators “Thesaindicat whether you have solacted the PRESET or the PROGRAM: equalization curves. @ EQUALIZER indicator ‘This lights when the EQUALIZER switch is on @ MONITOR indicator ‘This lights when the TAPE MONITOR switch i on. @ MEMORY switchiindicator Use when storing equalization curves in the memory recall switches (A-6) 0. Level meter ‘Shows signal level PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FACILITIES @ REMOTE SENSOR window Point top of rome contol unit at this window during operation. Note: When making connections berween CONTROL INCOUT terminal for extended remote conta, other components bearing the mark my bbe connected to the squalor. However, the equaliser hes only 9 CONTROL OUT termina 20 should bw atthe and ofthe chin 2 ce Other component withthe mark oRa77 (Other component with the gi) mark REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FACILITIES @ EQUALIZER OFFION key ‘Same as front panel EQUALIZER switeh ® Control keys Same as equalzer contro switches on front pane (@ MEMORY CALL function keys. ‘+ A— E keys: same as memory recall sitches on front pan! ‘+ PRESET/PROGRAM key: samo as front panel PRESET/PROGRAM switch Range of remote control When the remote control unit is pointed atthe remote contol sensor window on the deck amplifier and any of ts keys is pressed, the unit and other components can be operated by remote conte. Distance: Within a renge of about 7 meters from the unit's remote contro sensor window, Angle: Within approx. 30 degrees from the center of the unit's remote conta sensor window. emote control wll not be possible if there isan obstacle between the remote contol unt itself and the unit's remate sensor window. 3 OPERATION TO PLAY RECORDS 1, Set amplifier input slactor switch to PHONO. 2, Turn on EQUALIZER switch © on equalizer. 3. Play record. 4. Adjust equalizer controls ©, TO RECORD BROADCASTS Consult the amplifier opersting instructions. ‘You ean racord ons tape deck connected tothe equalizer or ona tape deck connected directly to the amplifier. 1. Select TUNER as the amplifier input. 2. Tum on EQUALIZER switch © on equalizer, 3. Tune in desired station 4. Adjust equalizer contols ©. 5. Bogin recording + Some ampitrs donot permit recording equalized sound on a dock ‘onnectad to the amplifier TAPE 2 jacks. TO PLAY TAPES 1. Solect TAPE as the amplifir input 2. itape deck is connected directly to amplifier, tum off equalizer ‘TAPE MONITOR WW tape deck is connected to equalizer, turn on equalizer TAPE MONITOR @) switch. 3, Tum on EQUALIZER switch ( on equalizer 4, Play tape. 5, Adjust equalizer contol TO EDIT TAPES Consult the amplifier operating instructions. To transfer musi from the tape deck connected ta the amplifier tothe tape deck connected tothe equalizer: 1. Select TAPE 1 as the amplifir input 2. Tum off equalizer TAPE MONITOR switch © 3. Tumn on EQUALIZER switch ( on equalizer 44 Play tape in tape deck connected to ample. 5. 6 ‘Adjust equalizer controls © Begin recording on tape deck connected to equalizer. ‘To twanstor music from the tape deck connected tothe equalize tothe tape deck connected to the ampli: Input. Select any source except TAPE 1 as the ampli ‘Turn on equslizer TAPE MONITOR switch ©) ‘Turn on EQUALIZER switch (2 on equalizer. Play tape in deck connected to equalizer. ‘Adjust equalizer controls Begin recording on deck connected to amplifier. USING THE MEMORY PRESET AND PROGRAM EFFECTS ‘Thote ate fve equalization presets: HEAVY, CLEAR, SOFT. VISUAL, and VOCAL. Five more equalization curve “programs” can be stored ‘STORING EQUALIZATION CURVES IN MEMORY 1. Adjust the equalizer controls. 10 ARB1109> 2. Press the MEMORY switch 2, The indicetor wil lash for about five seconds, = 3, Press one of the memory recall switches (A through E) before the indicator stops flashing, Se ee ross this switch to store in A. Program memory maybe erased if powers eft of for about two weeks MEMORY RECALL 1. Prass the PRESET/PROGRAM switch (to select the pres ‘your own programmed effects. "When the PRESET indicators on, you can seloct any ofthe preset effects: HEAVY, CLEAR, SOFT, VISUAL, or VOCAL. “= When the PROGRAM indicator ison, you can select any ofthe effects stored in A through E ‘rave monarom @)e0u: = 2. Press one of the memory recall switches (0. = a es Press this switch to recall the curve stored in 8 USING THE REVERSE SWITCH ‘This tuins the current equalization curve upside down. After record ing a tape with equaiation, you can return the sound to normal by turing on tis switeh withthe same equalization setting,USING THE EQUALIZER CONTROLS “The graphic equalizer gives you precise control over particular bands ‘of froquancies. You can rise or reduce the volume leva in each band 10 obtain many diferent affocts. There are several practical uses for ‘a graphic equalizer, as described below, (1. COMPENSATING FOR SPEAKER OR PHONO CARTRIDGE RESPONSE Most speakers and phono cartridges have peaks and dips in theie ‘requency response. The equalize can bo used to compensstofor these iregulartis. 2] COMPENSATING FOR ROOM ACOUSTICS Aroom’s zo, furnishings, and the speaker system position wil affect ‘the acoustic response, Try adjusting the equalizer contol to achieve ‘abalanced sound that i not excessively tight or boomy. Rooms furishad with carpets, curains, ond ste funiture wil absorb ‘sound waves, Raise tho lvel at 63Hz and 2kH2 to recover lost bass and weble Fooms having exposed hord surfoces wil reflect sound waves, Try ‘aising the level at 125He to achieve mere balanced response. ‘These aro only suggestions. Each room is different, and the sound changes with your istening positon 2¢ wel ACTIVE EQUALIZATION — COLORING THE SOUND Professional recording engineers use graphic equalrrs to bring out particular instruments and to “color” the sound by emphasizing particular tones ‘You too can actively equalize the music by adjusting the equalizer controls For example, boosting the level at 63Hz wil give a bass drum more punch, Boosting the level at TkHz wil ring the vocals forward, edeing ‘move presance. Boosting the level at 8k: wil crate a bghterevmbal ‘sound The harmonics of each instrument are aso important, so tonal qualities wil change even when you adjust equalizer conto for frequencies ‘outside of the instrument's fundamental range Nore: To protect speakers from overload damage, do not raise ampltier volume excessively when hoasting the able frequencies. © Cymbals @ Trombone @ Soprano @ Precolo Ato @ Fite Tenor @ Alto clarinet Baritone © Tenor saxophone © Bass B Oboe © Viotn © Englich horn @ Ceo ® Contrabass. © Guitar © Piano B Electric Organ ® Trumpet MAKING EQUALIZED RECORDINGS ‘Special effects Many interesting, if not musical, 30 possible. For exam: plo, you can create teehoneike sound by eising the lve t SOOH2, ‘kHz, and 2kHz, while lowering all the other frequency levee Preventing feedback during mixing play When mixing a microphone with enother source, you may notice ‘coustc fovdback or “howling.” This canbe prevented by lowering ‘the level tthe frequency where the feedback occurs. This canbe done ‘during recording 2s wel as playback. ‘Making portable and car stereo tapes ‘Specialy equalzed recordings can be made for your car stereo system ‘oF fora portable music system. Simply boost those frequency levels that seem tobe lacking in your other system, and reduce the level of ftequencles that soom excessive Noise reduction ‘You can reduce treble hiss by boosting the high frequencies ina stopped patter during recording, and then using the reverse switch to lower ‘the some frequoncies during playback. > Frequency iH) 44 TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect operations ara often mistaken for rouble and malfunctions. If you think thet theres something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may Ke in anather component. Investigate the other components and electcal appliances being used. If the trouble eannot be rectified even after exercising the chocks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer 10 cary out repair work Remedy + Tum power switeh on. + Plugin power cord «+ Set TAPE MONITOR switch to OFF. * Check the settings ofthe amplifir switches. (Consult the amplifier operating instructions.) + Connect the cords property. * Set 9 ON, ‘Symptom ‘Wo sound. = Power switch is OFF. + Power cord is not connected. ‘TAPE MONITOR switch is ON. + Incorrect operation of stereo amplifier. + Connecting cords ae disconnected. * EQUALIZER switch is set to OFF. No graphic equalizer effects i SWITCH FUNCTION DIAGRAM seecrnum awauyzervEQuaizen cquauzer ae (Rech OUTPUT eT © ‘Pray Pay O TAPE PLAY o ale eit eee ne Above diagram shows L channel only. SPECIFICATIONS Graphic Equalizer Section Number of bands. Equalizer bends Conter frequencies. 10+ 10 32 Hz, 63Hz, 126 He, 260 Hz, 600 He, “is, 2k, le, Ske, 16KH2 Variabo rang. oe “+1008 SN rato tHE, A network, shor exeut. 1 V) 110.48 SN ratio (DIN 600 mV 90 48 Harmonie distortion [20 He 20 kHz, output 1 Van. 0.02% Frequency response He 70 Ke 208 Input (Senstvity/impedance) 150 mV/50 ke Output (Lovel/impednce). ro mvi/3.3 kA ‘Spectrum analyzer section [Number of bands 10 +10 32 He, 63H2, 126 He, 250 Hz, 600 He, kb, 2ko, dz, kta, 16kt2 2.08 stp 13 point Center frequencies Reolution Miscellaneous Power requirements US and Canadian modes (Other destination mode! AC 120, 60 He ‘AG 110 vi120 ~ 127 V) "220 V/240 V (ewitehablel, 60/60 Hz Power consumption . 1aw External dimensions 4420 (w) «311.8 (D) x 858 (H) mm 469/16 (wi x 12-174 (0) x 3:38 (HD in. Weight 4.0 eg (8 1b 13 07) ACCESSORIES Stereo connection coxds Operating insvuctions Remote contro urit Batvery ‘Specifications and desion subject to possible change without notice, ‘due 10 provements PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION PIONEER ELECTRONICS [USA] INC. 41, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 188, Japan £2265 East 220th Street Long Beach, California 90810 US.A. P.0. BOX 1720 Long Beach, Calfornia 90001-1720 US.A PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 505 Cochrane Drive, Markham, Ontario L3R 83 Canada, PIONEER ELECTRONIC [EUROPE] N.V. PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. cesrotFF2c02> Keetberglaan 1. 2740 Beveren, Belgium TEL; 09/775:28 08 "78-164 Boundary Road, Braesige, Vitoria 3195, Australia TEL: (03) 580-9011 Printed in Japon