Pioneer ct 540 owners manual

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Opera ting

Instructions

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

T-54D

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions and then you will
know how to operate your model properly. After you have finish
ed reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for
future reference.

For the sake of convenience, these operating instructions are bas-
ed on the model HE, and they can be used for the H8, HP, KU and
D models.

The differences between the models are given below.

HE model:
For Europe excluding U.K. (HE' stamped on packing case): A
2-point (220 V/240 V) voltage selector switch is provided.

HB model:
For U.K. ('HB' stamped on packing case): A 2Apoint (220 V/240
V) voltage selector switch is provided.

HP model:
For Australia (HP' stamped on packing case): A 2-point (220
V/24O V) voltage selector switch is provided.

KU and KC models:
For U.S.A. and Canada ('KU or 'KC' stamped on packing case):
Power line voltage is 120 volts.

D model:

For destinations excluding above (D stamped on packing case):
A 3-pointl 1 20V/220VI240V)voltage selector switch is provided.

N0 TE:
Depending upon the models, the design of the power plug and the
power outlet differs.

IMPORTANT NOTICE [For KU model]

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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

(U) PIONEERQ

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS [FOR KU MODEL]

READ INSTRUCTIONS 7 All the eatery and
operating instructions should be read belore the
appliance is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS 7 The operating instruc-
tions should be retained Ior Iuture 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 rollowed.

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 pool, etc.

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

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

VENTILATION - The applilncs should be situated so
that its location or position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bad, sail, rug, or
similar surlace that may block the ventilation open-
ings; or, placed in a bullt~in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the Ilow or
air through the ventilation openings.

HEAT 7 The appliance should be situated sway from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances iincluding arnpiiriersl
that produce heat.

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

POWERcoRO 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.

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

POWER LINES 7 An outdoor antenna should be
located away from power lines.

NONUSE PERIODS - The power cold at the ap-
pliance should be unplugged (mm the outlet when
left unused for a long period oI tints.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRV - Care should be
taken so that corrects do not tall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings,

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The appliance
should be serviced by Pioneer authorized service
cenler or qualified service personnel when:

- The power-supply com or the plug has been
damaged; or

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

' The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

i The appliance doBs not appear to operate normallv
or exhibits a marked change in perlormance; or

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

SERVICING 7 The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions. For all other servicing, cun-
mct the nearest Pioneer authorized service center.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING 7 It an outside

antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be
sure the antenna system is grounded so as to pro-
vioe some protection against voltage surges and
built up static charges.
In the U.S.A. section BIO of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NEPA Np. 704%1, provides informa7
tion With respect to proper groundig oi the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of groun7
ding conductors, location OI antenna-discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and re-
ouirernents for the grounding electrode. See Fig.
A.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUC-
TIONS

Ground clamp

5). pi
Mast
ground c,
Wl'e Antenna To Antenna terminal
arscharge \ _
urllt
al, bl
Ground
wire
Ground cramps
Grounding electrode
driven a into the earth
l2.44 meters)
Fig. A

2) Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm) copper or No. 8 AWG
(8.4 mml aluminum or N0, 17 AWG (1.0 mml
copper-ciao steel or bronze wire, or larger as
ground wires for both mast and lead-in.

bl Secure leadvin wire from antenna to antenna
discharge unit and mast ground wire to house with
stand-oft insulators, spaced from 4 feet (1.22
meters] to 6 reel (1.x: meters) apart.

cl Mount antenna discharge unit as closely as possi-
ble to where lead-in enters house.

IMPORTANT [FOR KU MODEL]

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

CAUTION

RlSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CARTIER:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (UR BACK). III] USER-
SERVIGEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
T0 OIIALIFIED SERVICE PERSDRREL

exclamation point within an

equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user of the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) in-
structions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

IMPORTANT

To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover, No user ser-

viceabie parts inside, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Always disconnect all the equipment from the mains supply when
disconnecting the signal leads. The power cord should be con-

following curd:

nected last, make sure that the power switch is off.
Unplug the set from the wall socket when it is not to be used for an

extended period of time.

FOR USE IN UNITED KINGDOM

AND AUSTRALIA
CAUTION 240 v:

Mains supply voltage is factory
adjusted at 240 V.

FOR USE IN UNITED KINGDOM

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the

Neutral
Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may
not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the ter-

minals in your plug proceed as follows:

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 coloured brown must be connected to the ter-
minal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

Equipment sold in the U.K. is not supplied with a power

plug.