Pioneer a 201 owners manual

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0 STEREO AMPLIFIER
Insltftczz'ggs A- 201
A - 1 O 1

The illustration shows model A-201.

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 on SHOCK HAZARD, no LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPL'ANCE T0 RAIN 0R MOISTURE Only mum-voltage models are provided with this swltch. U.S..

Canadian, European, U.K.. and Australian models are not provided

with this switch.

Mains voltage in Saudi Arabia are 127V and 220V only. Never use

this model with 119V setting in Saudi Arabia.

The line voltage selector switch is on the rear panel. Before your model

is shipped from the factory, this switch is set to the power requirements

of the destination, Check that it is set properly before plugging the power

cord into the AC wall socket. 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.

1. Use a medium-size screwdrivert

2. Insert the screwdriver into the groove on the voltage selector, and
adjust so that the tip of the arrow points to the voltage value of your
area.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

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Medium-size screwdriver

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IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral CAUTION;

triangle, IS Intended tn alert the user to the presence or To PREVENT 1H: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO intended to alert the user to the presence of important
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's NOT REMOVE COVER (CIR BACK). N0 USER, operating and maintenance isorvrcingi instructions In
enclosure that may be or suIIlcterlt magnltude to constitute SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER senvrcmc to the literature accompanying the appliance.

a risk of electric shock to persons QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The wire which IS coloured blue must be connected to
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coloured black.
KINGDOM
the Wire which ls coloured orown must lie connected
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connections to the AC outletisi andthe signal terminals - °" three pin plug

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5 "m me power sw'mh '5 0" apparatus may not correspond with the coloured '"9'

marking identifying the terminals in your plug proceed
as follows:

READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating POWERLINESmAn outdooranterlna should beiocated OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside
instructions should be read before the appliance is away from power lines. antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be
operated. NONUSE FERIODS~ The power cord ofthe appliance sure the antenna system is grounded so as to

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS * The safety and operating should be unplugged from the outlet when left provide some protection against volmge surges
instructions should be retained for future unused for a long period of time. and built-up static charges.
reference. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRV - Care should be taken In the USA. section BIO of the National Electrical

REED WARNING- All warningson theappliance and in so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
the operating instructions should be adhered to. into the enclosure through openings. respect to proper grounding ol the mast and

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS v' All operating and use . DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The appliance supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
instructions should be followed. should be serviced byaPioneer authorized service to an antenna discharge unit, size of groun rig

WATER AND MOISTURE - The appliance should not center or qualified service personnel when: conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
be used near water 7 for example, near a bathtub, o The power-supply cord or the plug has been connection to grounding electrodes. and
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet damaged. requirements for me grounding electrode. See Fig.
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. o Objects have tallen, or liquid has been spilled into A.

[OCATION - The appliance should be installed in a the appliance. CART - An appliance and can combination should be
stable location. the appliance has been exposed to rain. moved with care. Quick stops, excessive Iorce, and

WALL on CEILING MOUNTING - The appliance o the appliance does notappeorto operate normally uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. or exhibits a marked change in pertorrtlance. combination to overturn.

VENTILATION - The appliance should be situated so 0 The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure
that its location or position does not interfere with damaged.
its proper ventilation. For example, the appl rice SERVICING - The user should not attempt to service
Should not besituated on a bed sofa, rug, orsimilar the appliance beyond that described in the
surface thatrnav block the ventilation openings; or, operating instructions. All other servicing should
placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase be referred to qualified service personnel.

or cabinet that may impede the flow or air through
the ventilation openings.

HEAT - The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) "EC _ "AT'oNAL ELECTR'C cons
that produce heat.

powen sounces , The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.

POWER-CORD pnorscnou , Power-supply cords
should be rooted so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched bv iterne placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit trorn the appliance.

POLARIIATION - If your purchased product is
provided with a polarized power plug, please read
the following instructions. This product is equipped
with a polarized alternating currentlinc plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other). this plug
will lit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
satetv leature. If you are unable to insert the plug
rully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail to tit, contact your electrician to POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not deleat the ELECTRODE SYSTEM
salety purpose or the polarited plug,

CLEANING - The appliance should be cleaned only "5- " NEC ART 250. PART I
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with lurniturc wax, centine, insecticides or
other volatile liquids since they may corrode the
cabinet.

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTTON 810 - 20)

ELECTRIC
GROUNDING CONDUCTDRS
(NEC SECTION 810 - 21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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