Pioneer c 72 owners manual

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STEREO CONTROL AMPLIFIER

Opera ting

Instructions

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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. DO [For Canadian model]
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE

THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE
'MPORTANT NOTICE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED
[For US. and Canadian models} T0 pnevem BLADE exposuns.
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 I I ENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIOUES
a secure area. This is for your security. - NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN

PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT 0U UNE AUTRE SORTIE
DE COURANT. SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A
FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

CONTENTS

BEFORE USING THE UNIT ............................................... 3 PANEL FACILITIES ....................................................... 18

FEATURES ................................................................... 4 OPERATIONS 1 (Basic Operation) .................................... 21

PRECAUTIONS DURING USE ........................................... 4 OPERATIONS 2 (Applications) ........................................ 24

CONNECTIONS ............................................................. 5 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................... 26

HOW TO USE THE PROGRAMMABLE (LEARNING) SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................... 28
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT .............................................. 9

PIONEER

The future of sound and vision.

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IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead. within an equilateral
triangle. is intended to alert the user of the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT TRE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user of the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating
instructions sh0uld be read before the appliance is
operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The operating instrucions
should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNING - All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use in-
structions shOuld be followed.

WATER AND MOISTURE -- The appliance should not
be used near water - for example. near a bathtub.
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base~
ment. or near a swimming pool. etc.

LOCATION - The appliance sh0uld be installed in a
stable location.

WALL 0R CEILING MOUNTING - The appliance
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

VENTILATION - The appliance should be situated so
that its location or position does not interfere with
its pr0per ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings: or,
placed in a builtin installation, such as a bookcase
or cabinet that may impede the flow of 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)
that produce heat.

POWER SOURCES - The appliance should be con-
nected to a power supply only of the type de-
scribed in the operating instructions or as marked
on the appliance.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. paying partiCular attention to cords
at plugs. convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.

POLARIZATION -- If your purchased product is pro-
vided with a polarized power plug, please read the
following instructions. This product is equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug la plug
having one blade wider than the other). This plug
will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet. try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail to fit. contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. 00 not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.

CLEANING - The appliance should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with furniture wax. benzine. insecticides or
other volatile liquids since they may corrode the
cabinet.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

POWER LINES - An Outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.

NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left on-
used for a long period of time.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Care should be talten
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through openings. _

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The appliance

should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service

center or qualified service personnel when:

The powersupply cord or the plug has been dam

aged; or .

Objects have fallen. or liquid has been spilled into

the appliance; or

The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

The appliance does not appear to operate normally

or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

The appliance has been dropped: on the enclosure

damaged.

SERVICING - The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the opera-
ting instructions. For all other servicing, contact the
nearest Pioneer authorized service center.

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

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FIG.A

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside an-

tenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be sure
the antenna system is gr0unded so as to previde
some protection against voltage surges and built
up static charges.
In the USA. section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 7001984. provides informa-
tion with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, gr0unding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit. size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and require.
ments for the grounding electrode. See Fig. A.

CART - An appliance and cart combination sh0uld be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force. and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
INEC SECTION 810 - ZOI

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
INEC SECTION 810 -- 21)

7 Gnouuo CLAMPS

-POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM

INEC ART 250. PART HI

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