Pioneer ct 959 owners manual

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T-959
CT-757

ST EREO CASSETTE DECK

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The illustration shows model CT-959.

This praduct complies with the Radio Interference require-
ments of the EC {European Community) Directive 87/308/EEC "

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will
know how to operate your unit properly. After you have finished
reading the instructions, keep the manual in a safe place for
iuture reference

In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and
power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the
drawings However, the method of connecting and operating the
unit is the same.

Operating Instructions

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IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowheady within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user ol the presence oi
uninsuiated "dangerous voltage" within the products
enclosure that may be of sulticienl magnitude to constitute
a risk oI electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK 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 or the presence or important
operating and maintenance rservicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT

It the apparatus is titted with AC mains power outletls).
see REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenient
connection of additional Hi-Fi componentls), Make all
connections to the AC outlel(sl and the signal terminals
Iirst. Connect the plug to the wall socket last. make
sure that the power switch is oil

FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM

The win: in this lnlills lead are mlourad in
accordance with the lollowing code.

BIue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colours M the wires in the mains lead at this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
marking ideniirying the terminals in your plug proceed
as tollows:

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 terminal which is marked with the letter I. or
coloured red.
Euuipmlnl said in the U.
plug.

not ennui-d with: power

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

HEED WARNING p All warnings on the appliance and in
tha operat g instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use in
structions should be Iollowsd.

WATER AND MOISTURE - The appliance should nol
be used near water - for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base-
ment, or near a swrmming pool, atc.

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

WALL OR 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 proper ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug. 0! similar
surrace that may block the ventilation openings; or,
placed in a builtr'lrt installation, such as a bookcase
or cabinet that may impede the llow OI air through
the ventilation openings.

HEAT - The appliance should he Situated away rrcrn
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves. or other appllances (including amp rsl
that produce heat.

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

POWER-CORD PROTECTION ~ Powerrsupply cords
should be routed so that lhev are not likely Io be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying partlcular attention to cards
at plugs. convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit imm the appliance.

POLARIZATION - Ii your purchased product is pro-
vided with a polarized power plug, please read the
rollowlng instructions. This product is compiled
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug
havlrlg one blade wider than the other) This plug
wlll rit into the power outlet only one. way. This is a
saieiy reature, ii you are unable to rnseri the plug
hilly into the outlet, try reversing tha plug. It the
Dlug should still (all to Ill, contactyourelectricianto
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat tile
salety purpose or the polarized plug.

CLEANING , The appliance should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a sort dry cloth. Never
clean wrth turnitura wax, benzine, insecticides or
other volatlle liqulds since they may corrode the
cabinet.

POWER LINES -An outdoor antennashould be located
away trom power lines.

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

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTHV - Care should be taken
sothatobiects do nottall and induids 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 power-supply 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 changs in perIormande', or

The appliance has been dropped; on the enclosure

damaged.

SERVICING , The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that dascri d in the opera-

ti rig instructions. For all other servici rig, Contact the
nearest Pioneer authorized servlce center.

ELECTRIC
SERVICE

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OUTDOOR ANTENNA GRAUNDING - If a n Outside an-

tenna isconnected 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 National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 704934, provides inlorrna-
tion with respect to proper grounding ot the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lea in
wire toan antenna discharge unit, size olgrounding
conductors, location of antenna discha rue u
connection to grounding electrodes, and require-
ments ror the grounding electrode. See Fig. A.

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

NEC e NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
[NEC SECTlON 310 v 20]

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 8) - 21)

GROUND CLAMPS

-- POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

PISA

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

lNEC ART 250, PART HI

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