Pioneer ct 443 owners manual

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Opera ting

Ins truc tions

STEREO CASSETTE DECK

T-443

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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 NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

[For US. 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 in a secure area. This is for your
security.

and 82/499/EEC. "

"This product is manufactured to comply with the radio
interference requirements of EEG Directive 76/889/EEC

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The future of sound and vision.

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IMPORTANT 1

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equi-
lateral triangle, is intended to alert the user or the
presence or uninsuiated "dangerous voltage" within
the products enclosure that may be or suiliciem
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

CAUTION

RlSK OF ELECTRlC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE 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.

I M PO RTANT 2

II the apparatus is fitted with AC mains power out-
let(s), see REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenient
connection of additional Hi-Fi component(s,\. Make
all connections to the AC outlet(s) and the signal
terminals first Connect the plug to the wall socket
last, make sure that the power switch is on.

FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor-
dance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colours at the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
marking identirying the terminals in your plug proceed
as Iollows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.

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

Equipment sold in the UiKi is nut supplied with
a power plug.

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

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The operating instruc«
tions 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
Instructions should be (allowed.

WATER AND MOISTURE - The appliance should
not be used near water - tor example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub in a
wet basement. or near a swimming poolr etc,

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

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING -The applianoe
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 proper ventilation. For example, the ap-
plianoe should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug,
or 5i lar surface that may block the Ventilation
openings; or. placed in a built-in installation, such
as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the

(low 0' air through the ventilation openings.

HEAT iThe appliance should be situated away Iron!
heat sources such as radiators heat registers,
stoves. or other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

POWER SOURCES -The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only or the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply
cards 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
provided with a polarized power plug. please read
the following instructions. This product is
equipped with a polarized alternating current line
plug (a plug having one plade wider than the
other). This In will fit into the power outlet only
one way. Thr s a sarery feature. it you are unable
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still rail to tit conracr
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not detect the salety 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,

POWER LINES - An outdoor antenna should be

SERVICE ENTRANCE

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located away from power lines.

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

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

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE-r The appliance
should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized ser-
vice center or qualified service personnel when:

0 The powerrsupply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or

C Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance; or

o The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

o The appliance does not appear to operate nor
mally or exhibits a marked change in perfor-
mance; or

I The appliance has been dropped: or the enclosure
damaged.

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

SERVICE
ENTRANCE
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - II an outr

aide antenna is connected to the antenna termi-
rtal. be sure the antenna system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built up static charges.
In the USA. section 810 oi the National Elec-
trical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 7071984, provides
inlorrnation with respect to proper grounding or
the mast and supporting structure. grounding or
the lead-In wire to an antenna discharge unit, Sile
of grounding conductors location of antenna-
discnarge unit connection to grounding elec-
trodes. and requirements for the grounding elet}
node. See Fig. A.

a) Use No. iOAwo (5.3 Mini cop-
per. No. a AWG (8.4 mm ) alu»
minurn. No. 17 AWG (1.0 mmz)
copperclad steel, brunze wire, or
larger as ground wire.

to) Secure antenna leadrin and
ground wires to house with
strand-oft insulators spaced lrom
A reet (1.22 meters) to 6 feet
(1.3:! meters) apart.

c) Mount antenna discharge unit as
closely as possible to where lead-
in enters house.

STANMFF d) Usejumperwirenotsmallerthan

'NSULTDRS" No.6 AWG (13.3 mmz) copper,
or the equivalent when a sepa-
rate antenna-groundlng electrode
is used.

ANTENNA See NEC Section ate-21 (j).

LEADVIN WIRE

GROUND
, GROUND WiREarb
I CLAMPS

BONDING
JUMPER d

To EXTERNAL ANTENNA
TERMINALS oE PRODUCT

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT c

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NEC SECTION RIO-2 (I)

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