Pioneer c 900 owners manual

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Opera ting

STEREO CONTROL AMPLIFIER

(3-900

Instructions

These operating instruo
, tions are for 0-900 and
_ . . - 0-90, which are identi-

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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 ex-
planatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and
operating the unit is the same.

WARNING: To PREVENT FIRE 0R SHOCK HAZARD,
Do NOT EXPOSE THIs APPLIANCE To RAIN 0R 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 war-
ranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your securi-
ty.

[For Canadian model]

CAUTION: To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK Do NOT
usE THIs (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE on OTHER OUTLET UNLEss THE BLADEs cAN
BE FULLY INsERTED To PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHocs ELEC-
TnIoUEs NE PAS UTILISER cETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC
UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE c0URANT 0U UNE
AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF sr LEs LAMEs PEUVENT
ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAIssER AucUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVERT.

Features .....................
Precautions During Use .
Preparations ..
Connections ..
Panel Facilities ..

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LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH

Only mum-voltage models are provided with this

switch. U.S., Canadian, European, U.K., and Australian

models are not provided with this switch.

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 outlet. 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 screwdriver.

2. Insert the screwdriver into the groove on the voltage selec-
tor, and adjust so that the tip of the arrow points to the

voltage value of your area.
A

Medium-size screwdriver

K; 1.. ,5"

3. Set the voltage selector switch for the voltage in your area.

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Operations 1 (Basic Operations) .
Operations 2 (Applications) .
Troubleshooting ..
Specifications .....

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READ Insrltuc'rlons - All the salary and
operating instructions should he read delete the
appliance is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The operating instruc-
tions should be retained tor luture reference.
NEED WARNING - All warnings on the appliance

and in the operating insuucticnr should he adhered

to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - AI nperelirln and use
instructions should be Iollvwed.

WATER AND MOISTURE - The appliance should
not be used neat water - Ior example, near I
halhnlh. washbewlr kitchen sink. laundry tub. in I
wet basement, or near I Swllrlming pool, etc,

lOCATION - The appliance should be installed in a
arable location.

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

VENTILATION - The appliance should be situated so
that its location or position does will interfere wIlII
its proper ventilen'on. For example, the appnance
should in be situated on a bed, sofa, mg, or
similar surlace that may block the ventilation open-
ings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase er cabinet that may impede the llow or
air through the ventilation openings.

HEAT - The upplianoe should be situated away Irorn
heat pourcee such as radiators, heat registers,
stories. or other appliances lincluding ernplirrersl
that produce hut. ,

POWER souncss - The apprrenoe should be con
nected to a power supply only or the type descrip-
ed in the operating instntctions or as marked on the
appliance.

POWERmI'ID PROTECTION - Powerssupplv cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by Items placed upon or
against them. paving particular attention to cards
at plugs, mnvcnlenoe receptacles, and the point
where they exit lrem the appliance.

POLARIZATION - II your purchased product is pro-
vided with a polarized power plug, please read the
lollowing ttrucliona. This product is equipped
with e polarioed alternating current line plug to plug
having on: bled: wider than the other]. This plug
will lit Into the power outlet only one way. This is a
salary leature. it you are unable to insert the plug
rully into the outlet. try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still tail to ht. contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet, Do not defeat the
seIer purpose or the polarized plug.

CLEANING ~ The appliance should be slanted only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean wilh IumIlure wax, benzirle, insecticides or
other volatile liquids since they may corrode the
cabinet.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

POWER LINES - An outdoor antenna should be
located my llom power lines.

NON USE PERIODS -- The power cord of the ap-
pliance should be unplugged Item 8 outlet when
left unused for a long period of lime.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Care should be
taken so that object: do not fill and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The appliance
should be serviced Ivy Pioneer authorized lamina
center or qualified Inn/ice personnel when:

- The power-supply cord or Ihe plug has been
damaged: or

I Ohjecb have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
Ihe appliance; or

- The ap ce has been exposed to rain; or

- The applance does not apoclr to operate nonnelly
er exhibit: I lnlrlted change in performance; or

- The appliance has been dropped; or the enclosure
damaged.

SERVICING - The user should not attempt to aervlco
the appliance beyond that described in the
operating insuuctions. For all other servicing, ooh»
tact the nearest Pioneer Bulhnriled service clutter.

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OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - II In

outside antenna is connected to the antenna
terminal, he sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage Hinges and built up static
charges.
In the U.S.A, section 810 DI the National Elec-
Ilicll Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, pro-
vides inIormalian with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporling Slruc-
tum, grounding OI Ihe leadin wire to an amen»
na discharge unit, size 01 grounding conduc-
tors. location ol antennadncharee unit, con-
neclion Io grounding electrodes, and re-
qulramenls lot the grounding electrode. Sea
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3) Use No.10 AWG (5.3 mml
copper. No. 8 AWG (But
lrtln) alumlnulrl. No. 17
AWG (1.0 mm) copper-
clad steel, bronze wire, or
larger as ground wlre.

bl Secure antenna lead-in arid
ground wires to house with
stand-oil insulators spaced
ham 4 feet (122 metersl to
6 tear H m meters) apart.

cl Mount antenna discharge

unit as closely as possittle to
where leadsin enters house.

Use jumper wile not srnalier

than No.6 AWG (13.3 mm)

copper or equivalent when

separate antennaarourtd-
ing electrode is used.

IMPORTANT 1

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an
cauoeteral triangle, is intended to alen the user at the
[353le of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure rhat maybe at sutrrcient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENTTHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO
NOT REMQVE COVER IOR BACK). N0 USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation pointvwitllin In couiteteral triangle is
intended to alert the user of the presence of important
operating and maintenance tservicingl instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT 2

It the apparatus is Iitted with Ac mains power autletlsl,
see REAR PANEL FACILITIES Ior convenient connec-
tion oI addilionll Hi-Fi componenlls). Make all connecr
lions to the Ac outletlel and the signal terminals lirst.
Connect the plug to the wall socket last, make sure Illll
the power switch is 0", Disconnect the wall plug when
the equipment is not in (regular) use, up. tit/hon on
vacation.

FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance

with the following code:
Blue:
Brown:

Neutral
Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead or this ans
paratus may not correspond with the coloured marking
identitying the terminals in your plug proceed as
lollows:

The wire which is coloured hlua must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter rt or col-
oured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or col.
cured red.

Eouipment told in the U.K. is not supplied with a
power plug.

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