Pioneer ct 980 w owners manual

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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 ex-
planatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and
operating the unit is the same.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FlFlE on SHOCK HAZARD.
Do NOT expose THISAPPLIANCE TO RAIN on MOlSTURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

[For U.S. and Canadian models]

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear
panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed war-

ranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your securi-
ty.

"This product is manufactured to comply with the radio in-
terference requirements of EEC Directive 76/889/EEC and
82/499/EE .

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH

Only multi-voltage models are provided with this
switch. U.S., Canadian, European, U.K., and Australian
models are not provided with this switch.

Mains voltages Saudi Arabia are 1 27V and 220V on-
ly.

Never use this model with 110V setting in Saudi
Arabia.

The line voltage selector switch is on the rear panel. Before

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

the power requirements of the destination. Check that it is set

properly before plugging the power cord into the AC outlet. If

the voltage is not properly set or if you move to an area where

the voltage requirements differ, adjust the selector switch as

follows.

1. Disconnect the power cord.

2. Use a medium-size screwdriver.

3. Insert the screwdriver into the groove on the voltage selec-
tor, and adjust so that the tip of the arrow points to the
voltage value of your area.

Medium-size screwdriver

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

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The operating instrue
tiens should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNING - All wamingl on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should or adhered

to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use
instructions should he followed.

WATER AND MOISTURE - The appliance should
not he used near water - for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry Iub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

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

WALL 0R CEILING MOUNTING - The appliance
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

VENTILATION 7 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, war or
similar surface that may block the ventilation open-
ings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow at
all thtough the ventilation openings.

HEAT - The appliance should be situated away trom
heat sources such as radiators, hell registers.
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

POWER SOURCES 7 The appliance should be con-
nected to a power supply only or the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marlrcd on the appliance.

POWERVCORD PROTECTION 7 Power-SUWIV cords
should bu routed so that they are not likely to be
walksd on or pinched by items placed upon or

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

POWER LINES - An outdoor antenna should be

located away lrcm power lines.

NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord of the ap-

pliance should as unplugged irom the outlet when
left unused for a long period or time

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRV -- Care should be

taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings,

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE 7 The appliance

should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized sawiec
center or gualitiod service personnel when:

Tho power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or

Objects have iallen, 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 change in performance: or
The appliance has been dropped; or the enclosure
damaged.

SERVICING 7 The user shnuld 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.

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OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING 7 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 UlS.A. section EIO of the National Elec-
tricll Code, ANSI/NFFA NO, 70-1984, Dru»
vides iniormalion with respect to proper
grounding or the mast and supporting struc-
ture, grounding ofthelead-il-l wiro ro an anten-
na discharge unit, size at grounding conduc-
tors, location of antennardischarge unit, con-
nection to grounding electrodes, and re-
quirements lor the grounding electrode. See
Fig. A.

3) Use No. 10 AWG (5,3 mm? cop-
per, No. a AWG (3.4 mm ) alu-
minum. No. 17 AWG (1.0 mmZ)
copperclad steel, bronze wire. or
larger as ground wire.

a) Secure antenna lead-in and
ground wires to house with
stand-oft insulators spaced irom
4 leer (1.22 meters) to s teat
(1.83 meters) apart.

against them, paying particular attention in cards 3 c) Mount antenna discharge unit as
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point P closely as possibleto where lead.
whara they exit irom the appliance in enters house.
POLARIZATION - ll your purchased producl is our in {Ploiirrivrrr d) Use jumper wire not smaller than
video with a polarized power plug, please read the No.6 AWG (13.3 mrnZ) copper,
following instructions. This product is equipped iEsirlLi'YsorFr'ésiér or the equivalent, when a sepa-
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug , rate antenna grounding electrode
having one blade wider than the other). This plug WW MUM ls used.
will I'll into the power outlet only one way. This is a -olscmas urnr . See NEC Section 810721 (i)-

salcly leature. lt you are unaolc to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. it the
plug should still tail to lit, contact your electrician
to replace your opsolere outlet. on not defeat the
salary purpose ol tna polarized plug.

CLEANING - The appliance should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a sort dry cloth. Never

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IMPORTANT 1

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an

CAUTION

RlSK 0F ELECTRlC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKr DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK]. NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of the
presence oluninsulated dangerous voltage" wilhin the
product's enclosure that may be of surticianr magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

intended to alert the user of the presence or important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT 2

it the apparatus is fitted with Ac mains power outletlsr,
see REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenient connecA
lion 0' additional Hi-Fi companenflslt Make all conner
tions to the Ac outlctls) and the signal terminals first
Connect the plug to the wall socket last, make sure that
the newer switc s oft Disconnect the wall plug when
tho equipment is not in (regular) use, erg. when on
vacation.

FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM

The wires in this main: lead are coloured in accordance

with the following code:
Blue:
Brown:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead or this ap-
paratus may not correspond with the coloured marking
identifying the terminlls in your plug proceed as
tollows:

The wire which in coloured clue must on connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or col-
oured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must ho connected to
the terminal which is marlred with the letter L or cola
oured red.

Neutral
Live

Equipment sold In tho U.K. is not supplied with a
power plug.

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