Pioneer TX-500

 Pioneer TX-500 Compact Tuner with High Performance Characteristics

Here's the tuner for stereo fan who doesn't want a high-priced set but desires first class AM/FM reception. The TX-500 from Pioneer contains advanced features that put it on a par with much more expensive tuners. It is all solid state, has FM multiplex circuitry and an FET in the front end. There are such useful additions as a stereo noise filter and advanced siliocon transistors throughout. It is designed to fit in ideally with the best stereo system.

 Features:

FM Front End

By utilizing an FET, the FM front end image rejection rating is far superior to conventional sets. A high sensitivity and better signal to noise ratio are both products of this superior FM section. FM broadca can be delivered with original clarity and a minimum of interference, and with cross modulation eliminated.

Stereo Performance

In the FM multiplex circuit there is an envelope detection type demodulator which provides wide channel separation and virtually guarantees perfect hi-fi stereo. Frequency response is excellen. If noise should arise, due to insufficient antenna input for FM stereo. Pioneer has cleverly included a special noise filter which can eliminate any unwanted multiplex broadcast noises. A mono, stereo and mono/stereo control knob is mounted on the front panel and provides for quick and easy manual selection.

Advanced IF Section

With the low noise silicon transistors and a high quality transformer in the 4-stage IF section, much improved signal to noise ratio and better selectivity are made possible.

AM Tuner

The superheterodyne AM tuner has a receiving band of between %@% - 1605 kHz. This equals the range of any FM station so that everything that is broadcast, you hear. At the rest of the TX-500 is a ferrite bar antenna that is extremely sensitive, to efficiently receive any AM broadcast

Elegant and Functional Design

The TX-500 complements any hig class stereo system. It contains such useful extras as a tape recorder terminal for FM stereo recording; an easily switchable line voltage selector for adjustment to your local voltage, and an output level control. All this comes in a handsome cabinet with brushed chrome facial and expensive Brazilian rosewood end pieces.

Specifications :

FM Section

Circuitry: Front end using FET and 3-gang variable capacitor

Frequency Range: 87 – 108 MHz

Sensitivity: 2,5 uV (IHF)

Image Rejection: 55 dB (at 98 MHz)

Signal-to-Noise Ratiio: 50 dB (IHF rating)

Antenna Inoput: 300 ohm balanced   

Multiplex Section   

Circuitry: Envelope detection type de-modulator, Stereo/Mono common defeatable stereo functioning;

Channel Separation: 35 dB (at 1 kHz)    

Am Section    

Circuitry: Superheterodyne

Frequency Range: 525 – 1605 kHz

IHF Usable Sensitivity: 10 µV  

Image Rejection: 47 dB (at 1000 kHz)

Antenna Input: Built-in ferrite loopstick antenna   

General    

Power Requirements: 110,117, 130, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz AC

Power Consumption: 5 watts (Max)

Dimensions (W x H x D): 330 x 128 x 333 mm (13” x 5” x 13-1/8”)

Weight: 5 kg (11 lbs) net