Pioneer ct 860 owners manual

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Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung

Mode demploi
Istruzioni per Iuso

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CT- 360

Photograph shows BLACK finished model.

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

and 82/499/5 E C.

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read these operating instructions thoroughly, 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. For the sake of convenience, these operating instructions
are based on the model HEM, and they can be used for the HB, HP,
KU, KC, D and BIG models.
The differences between the models are given below.
HEM model:
For Europe excluding U.K. ('HEM' stamped on packing case):
Power line voltage is AC 220 volts.
HB model:
For U.K. ('HB' stamped on packing case): Power line voltage is AC
240 volts.
HP modsI:
For Australia ('HP' stamped on packing case): Power line voltage is
Ac 240 volts.
KU and KC models:
For U.S.A. and Canada ('KU' or 'KC' stamped on packing case):
Power line voltage is AC 120 volts.
D and DIG models:
For destinations excluding above (D' or 'D/G' stamped on packing
case): A 3~point (120 V/220 Vl240 VI voltage selector switch is
provided.

NOTE:

Depending upon the model, the design of the power plug and the
power outlet differs.

The line voltage selector switch is located on the rear panel of
the unit. Please check that it is set properly before plugging the
power cord into an outlet. If it is not set properly, change the
setting of it according to the LINE VOLTAGE SELECTIONID

and BIG models only).

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE 0R SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-
ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION
(D and BIG models only)

Before your model is shipped from the factory, the switch is set to

the power requirements of the destination; nevertheless, you should

check that it is set properly before plugging the power cord into the

AC outlet.

1. Disconnect the power cord.

2. Provide yourself with a medium size screwdriver.

3. Insert the screwdriver into the groove on the voltage selector and
adiust to the voltage value of your area.

Screwdriver

HEM (for Europe excluding U.K.), HE (for U.K.), HP (for
Australia), KU (for U.S.A.) and KC (for Canada) models are not
provided with 3 LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch.

IMPORTANT NOTICE (For KU and KC 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 place. This is for your security.

(U) PIONEEIT

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The operating instruc-
tions should be retained for future reference.
HEED wtnume ~ All warnings on the appliance

and in the npefiting inmctions should be adhered

to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use
instructions Ihuuld be followed.

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

LOCATION - The appliance aheuld be installed in a
staple location.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The tpplilrtce
should not be mounted to a well or ceiling,

VENTILATION - The applianoa 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 bed. sofa, mg, or
similar euriace that may block the warm anon opens
inns; or. pllced ' I builtin inmlllttorl, such as a
oookeue or caoi t that may impede the flow of
air through the ventilation openings.

HEAT - The appliance should be situated away (ram
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances [including ampliliersl
that produce heat.

POWER SOURCES - The appliance should be con-
nected to a power supply only er the type descritc
ed in the Dperlting instructions or as marked on the
appliance,

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Powerrsupply cords
should be routed so thlt they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particularattemion to cord:
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the lppllencet

POLARIZATION - ll your purchased product is pro»
video with a polarized power plug, please read the
Vellowinp inltructione. This product is equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug
having one blad- wider than the other). This plug

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

NONUSE PERIODS - The power card at the ap-
pliance should be unplugged horn the outlet when
left unused for a long period or time.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY 7 Cara should be
taken so that obiecte do not tell and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings,

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

- The power-SHPDIV cord or the plug has been
damaged; or

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

n The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

- The appliance does not appear to opemta normally
or exhibits I marked change in performance; or

0 The appliance has been dropped; or the endemic
damaged.

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

aowsrt nuts

5mm! *1
rut-ave:
concuc-rpns .

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNOING - If an

outside antenna is connected to the antenna
terminal, 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 of the Nlticnll Elev
trical Code, ANSI/NEPA rile. misled, pro-
vides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting struc-
ture. grounding of the lead-in wireto en anten-
na discharge unit size at grounding conduc~
tors, location of Intennadlscherge unit, con-
nection lo grounding electrodes, and re-
quirements tor the grounding electrode. See
fig. A.

a) Use No. 10 AWG 15.3 mm)
copper. No. 3 AWG (8.4
mml aluminum, No. I7
AWG (1.0 mm) cower-
clad steel, blonlo wire, or
larger as ground wlre.

bl Secure antenna |ead>in and
ground wires to house with
standoff insulators spaced
from 4 feet "22 meters) to
6 Ieet (LN meters) apart.

c) Mount antenna dimargo
unit at closely as possible to

sultporr
lNSlJLAlOIS a

where lead-in enters house.
dl Use jumper wire not smaller
than No.6 ch (13.3 mml
copper or equivalent when
separate antenna-ground-

ANTENNA
LEADnlDI MRS

To Elite-MAI. ANTENNA
YEIMINALS or moaucr

will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is e -::mAGE unit . in armada i, "5,
safety future. ll you are unable to insert the plug Emu
iully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. It the WINE-b
plug should still fail to lit, contact your electrician
to review your obsolete outlel. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
CLEANING 7 The appliance should be cleaned only up. aw march" can
with a polishing cloth or - loft dry cloth. Never g:g'3:;.hgg¥mm
clean with rumhure wax, benzine, insecticides or 53am {Fmgwfigwg i
other volatile liquids since thev may corrode the H [gggrggggs SEE
cabinet, FIGJI u use stettonsrczl Ill,
high ()5 t t it trill, \H(i( l<
(it) not OPE N
The lighming flash with arrowhead, within In CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

equilateral triangle, is lntended to alert the user of the
presence at uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
products enclosure lhit may be pisutticient nlegnitnde
to commute a risli of electric shock to persons.

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELEGIRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE DOVER IOR BACK). N0 USER-
SERV'CEAILE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

intended to alert the user of the presence ol important
operating and maintenlrlce (servici 9) instructions in
the liter-lure accumpmying the lpplllnce.

IMPORTANT 2

If the apparatus is filted with AC mains power outlctlsl,
tee REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenient oonneo
tion of additional Hi-Fi componentis), Make all connec-
tions to the AC oulletls) and the sign-l terminals first.
Connect the plug to the wall socket last, make sure that
the power switch is oh. [reconnect the wall plug when
the equipment is not in (regulerl use, eg. when on
vacation.

FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM

WARNING: Thin plug must only be connected to
elactronlc Ippetllua equipped with suitable
sockets.
atherwiee cut on and dispose of the plug, and lit
an apprepriate one in accordance wlth the instrucs
tian below.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the tellowing code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colours M the wires in the mains land of this ap-
plratul my not correspond with the coloured marking
identifying the terrhlnela in your plug proceed as
follows:

The wire which it coloured blue mutt be connected to
lit! terminal which is marked with the letter N 0r col-
oured black.

The wire which is coloured brawn must beconnected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L at COI-
oured ted.