Pioneer ct 960 owners manual

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Opera ting

Instructions

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

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Photograph shows BLACK finished model.

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

and 82/499/EE 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 ol 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 model:

For Australia l'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 (0 or 'D/G' stamped on packing
case): A 3-point (120 V/220 V/240 V) 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 SELECT/oNlD
and 0/6 models only).

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-
ANCE T0 RAIN 0R MOISTURE.

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION
(D andflD/G nlodels 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 outlett

1. Disconnect the power cord.

2. Provide yourself with a medium size screwdrivert

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

Screwdriver \

HEM (for Europe excluding U.K.), HB (for U.K.),HP (for
Australia), KU (for USA.) 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.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

REAo INSTRUCTIONS 7 All ihe salary and
operalirrg ihslruciibns should be read belore rhe
appliance is operaled.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS 7 The opeIaTlng lnsuucV
lions should be reIalned lor luiere reverence.
REED WARNING 7 All warnings on me appliance
and in lhe operaiing insrruciions should be adhered

ro

FOLLOW INSTRucnoNs 7 All operaiing and use
lnsllucllons shculfl be Inllawad

WATER AND MOISTURE 7 The appliance should
nor be used near walcr 7 lor example, naer a
bamlub, waShDowl, kllchen sink, laundry ml). in a
wai buumam, or near a swimming pool, arc

LOCATION 7 The appliance should be lnsralled In a
slahle location.

WALL 0R CEILING MOUNTING 7 The appliance
should n01 be mounled lo a wall a! calling.

VENTILATION - The appliance should be siiueied so
rhar iis lacaoon or posrlion does noi inrerlere wirh
irs proper yeniilerrori. For Example, ma appliance
Should no! bl llluared on a bad, Sula, Tug, or
Slmllav surlaca (rm may block Ihe venIllaIlon onen-
Ings, cl, placed In a built-in inuillalion, such Is a
bookcase or cabinar ihai may impede ihe llow or
arr lhreugh ihe yenrilarion openings

HEAT 7 The appllance should be snuaiad away lrorn
heal sources such as radialors. near regislers,
sIovea. or orhei appliances lincluding ampliliersl
lhal ploduce he"

POWER SOURCES 7 The appliance should be con
nacled To I newer supuly only M [ha IYDC dESCVlDr
ed in ihe operaxing inslruclions or as marked on ihe
aopliance.

ROWEnecoRn RROTECTION 7 PowaI-Supply cards
should he named so That they are no! likely lo be
walked on or pinched by iiems placed upon or
againsr (hem, paying panicular aneriiion io cords
al plugs. convenience iaceplaclea, and ihe poinr
where rhey exir lrorri ihe appliance,

POLARIZATION 7 II you! gulch-10d pioducl ls p707
yidad wiih a polarlled power plug, please read ihe
Iollowing instrucllons. This produci is equipped
wiih a polarized alrerneling curreni lirie plug la plug
haying one blade wider ihan ihe orheri. This plug
will In inIo lhe power curler only one way. This is a
selery learura. It you are unable io inserr rhe plug
lully inro ihe curler, iry rayarsing rha plug. ll ihe
plug should inIl fail [0 In, conleci your elecrricren
To replace your obsolele ourlai, Do nor deleal rhe
salary purpose oI ihe polarized plug.

CLEANING - The appliance should be cleaned only
wiih a polishing cIoIh or a son dry clolh Nein
clean wnh Iumllum wax, blnllna, lnsecllcides OT
mhar volnile liquids since my may corrode ihe
cabinar.

POWER LINES 7 An outdoov anrenna should be
locered away lrom power lines.

NONUSE PERIODS 7 The power cord oi Ihe ups
pliance should be unplugged lrom lhe ouilal when
leh unused lor a long perlod ol lime,

OBJECT AND Lluuln ENTRV 7 Care should be
Iekeri so rhal ohlscTS do nor lall and liquids are nor
spilled inlo ihe enclosure lhrough openings.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The appliance
should be serviced by Pioneer athorizad saryice
carrier or qualified seryice personnel when:

a The Dowel-Inpply cord or ihe plug has been
damaged; or

- Obiecrs have Iallen, or liquid has been spilled InXo
Ihe appliance; or

- The appliance has been Exposed Io rain; or

- The iDpliAnce does noi appear Io operale normally
or errhibirs a marked change in perlormance; or

- The appliance has been dropped: or Ihe enclosure
damaged

SERVICING 7 The user should nor alIempI Io service
ihe appliance beyond lhal described in rhe
operaling insirucrions, For all orher servicing, cons
iaci ihe nearesi Pioneer aulhorized service canler.

ouTnooR ANTENNA snouNole 7 ll ari

uumda amanna Is CONTECIEO m the dmanna
iarmlrial, be sure ihe antenna sysrcrri is
grounded so as re provide some proleclioh
againsi yolrege surges and buili up sialrc
charges.
In ihe USA. seorion BIO ol Ihe Nalional Elgar
rrical Code, ANSI/NEPA No. 7M9, was
vlflfi informaxlon Wlm Tesnect m proper
grounding ol ihe meal and supporring siiuce
rure gloundlng ol lhe leaarln wire [0 an inlen'
ria discharge mm, size ol grounding conduce
rors localion ol anlanna-discharge unll. cone
hecrion Io gloundlng eleclrodes, and re
quirerrianis lor ihe gioundlhg elecIrode, See
Fig A

al Use No IOAWGlsariirrill
copper. No a AWG ll
mml alumlnum, No. I7
AWG ll 0 mm) copper
clad sreel, bronze wire. or

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m 7 , " larger as ground wire
mixer D bl Secure anlenna lead-ln and
WWW ' sign» or. ground wires ro house wirn

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slandro" insulsrors spaced
\ Irorn 4 Iaei ll.22 meiersl io
\ e inst ll as meiersl apan.
cl Mouni anienna discharge
I NEW unll as closely as possible lo
T" I HAD Iw WIRE whom leaflrln enters houSe
" dl Usejurnper wire nor smaller
ioerrrmi reinr
: irrioimrs or rrroaCci ihan No.6 AwG Ila 3 mml
I WW copper or equiyaleril when
(.1 mm whr .e mm. separate antennarqround-
__ulscuAAG u
mm mum . , crews I N ing elecvoaa is used
ioulvMENT 1 mm
was . r.

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IMPORTANT 1

The lighining llash wirh arrowhead, wirhin an
equilateral iriengle. is inlended lo alen lhe user of the
presence ol uninsulaled "dangelous uolrage" wirhin lhe
produci's enclosure lhal may be oi suHicianl megniiude
lo censriiure a risk ol eleciric Shock lo persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECIRlC SHOCK
00 NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER IOR BACK). N0 USER»
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICV
ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamallon poinl wirhin an equilaieral iriangle is
inlended lo alen [he use! oI The presence OI Important
ooereiing and mainienance lseryicingl insriucnons lrl
the lileralure accompanying ihe appliance

IMPORTANT 2

ll Ihe apperarus is lined wilh Ac mains power ourlellsi.
see REAR PANEL FACILITIES loi oonyanianl connecs
[ion at addirlonal Hl-Fi componenllsl. Make all connec-
lions lo llie Ac ourlellsl and Ihe slgnel iermlnals lirsI.
Conneci ihe plug io ihe wall sockel lasl, make sure rhar
lha power much is on Disconnecr ihe wall plug when
ihe eguipmeni is ml in liegulail use, eg when on
vacation

FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM

WARNING, T plug musr only be connacred Io
elacrionic appararus equipped wirh suiiable
sockers
orherwise cur all and dispose cl Ilia plug. and Iii
an appropriare one in accordance wixh rlie insrruc-
lion below.
The wires in rhie mains lead are coloured in accordance
wirh ihe lollowing code

Blue Naulial

Brown- Liye

As ihe colours oI ihe wires lri ihe malns lead ol inis ans
pararus may noi correspond wlth ihe coloured marking
idemlIying ihe ierriiinals in your plug proceed as
Iullows:

The wlre whlch I! colamsd blue must be connecled l0
ihe rerrnlnal which is marked wllh ihe Iener N or col
cured black.

The wire whlch ls coloured brown mus! be connected to
ma leimlnal whlcll ls marked Wilh The lane! L or Cale
oured red,