Pioneer ctw 500 owners manual

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Opera ting

Ins truc tions

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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.

ln some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug
and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown
in the explanatory drawings. However, the method of

connecting and operating the unit is the same.
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE on snocx
HAZARD, no nor E'XPOSE nus APPLIANCE TO RAIN on
MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

. [For U.S. and Canadian models]
The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear
panel. Pleasewrite this serial number on your enclosed
warranty card and keep in a secure area. This is for your
security.

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STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE TAPE DECK

T-WEOD

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.

Main voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127V and 220V only.
Never use this model with 110V setting in Saudi Arabia.

The line voltage selectorswitch 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 mediumsize screwdriver.

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

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Voits

Medium-size screwdriver

"This product is manufactured to comply with the radio
interference requirements of EEO Directive 76/885/EEC
and 82/499/EEC."

(U) PIONEER

The future of sound and vision.

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IM PORTANT 1

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

RISK O ECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (ON BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING T0 QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user of the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance

IMPORTANT 2

ll the apparatus is fitted with AC mains power out-
let(s). See REAR PANEL FACILITIES Ior convenient
connection oi additional Hi~Fi component(s). Make
all connections to the AC outlet(s) and the signal
terminals first Connect the plug to the wall socket
last. make sure that the power switch is off.

FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM

The wires in this mains load are coloured in accor-
dance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
1 Brown: Live

Wits}

As the colours oi the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
marking identilying the terminals 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 terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.

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

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

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The operating instruc-
tions should be retained for Iuture reference.
NEED WARNING -A|| warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be

adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS -AI| operating and use
instructions should be followed.

WATER AND MOISTURE * 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 should be installed in a
stable location.

WALL 0R CEILING MOUNTING - The appliance
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
VENTILATION -The appliance should be situated
so that its location or po ' ion does not interiors
with its proper ventilation. For example, the ap-
pliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, mg.
or similar surlaoe that may block the ventilation
openings; or. placed in a built-in installan'orl. such
as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the

flow of air through the ventilation openings.

HEAT The appliance should be situated away (rum
heat sources such as radiators, heat re ers.
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

POWER SOURCES - The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only or the type
described in the operating insuuctions or as
marked on the appliance.

POWER-CORD 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.

POLARIZATION - ll your purchased product is
provided with a polarized power plug, please read
the Iollowing instructions. This product is
equipped with it polarized alternating current line
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

located away irorn power lines.
NONUSE PERIODS-The power cord of the

appliance should be unplugged horn the outlet

when leh unused tor a long period or time.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY-Care should be

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

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The appliance

should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized ser-
vice center or qualified service personnel when:

0 The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged: or

o Objects have lellen, or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance: or

a The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

. ,0 The appliance does not appear to operate nor-

mally or exhibits a marked change in perfor-
mance; or

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

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

sERviCE '
ENTRANCE
co NDUCToRs'

'"SULWRS h No.6 AWG (13.3 mmz) copper.
or'the equivalent. when a sepa-
rate antenna-grounding electrode
is used.

ANTENNA See NEC Section 810-21 (i)-

-LEADrlN WIRE

__ TD EXTERNAL ANTENNA

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - II an out

side antenna is connected to the antenna termi-
nal, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built up static charges.
In the U.S.A. section 810 at the National Elec-
trical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1954, provides
information with respect to proper grounding oi
the mast and supporting structure. grounding ol
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
cl grounding conductors, location ol antenna-
dischalge unit. connection to grounding elaca
trades, and requirements tor the grounding elec-
trode. See Fig. A.

a) Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mrnz cop-
per. No. a AWG (3.4 mm i alu-
minum. No. l7 AWG (1.0 mmz)
oopperclad steel, bronze wire, or
larger as ground wire.

b) Secure antenna lead-in and
ground wires to house with
stand-oil insulators spaced irorn
4 feet (1.22 meters) to 6 leet
(1.33 meters) apart.

c) Mount antenna discharge unit as
closely as possible to where lead-
in enters house.

STAMDVOFF d) Use jumper wire not smaller than

TERMINALS or PRODUCT

other). This plug will lil into the power outlet only GROUND
one way. This is a saiety leature. lfyou are unable SEW mnc 35135;? W' l" .__ 39522339 UN c
to insert the plug Iully into the outlet try revsrsing muwffffi E G UN

the plug. If the plug should still rail to Fit, connect Wino: :1

your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Do not defeat the safety purpose oftila polarized Around

plug- rowan SERVICE t. CLAMPS

GROUNDING ELECTRODE svSTEM

CLEANING - The appliance should be cleaned only
(an. intarioi moral Willi pipe)

with a polishing cloth or a sort dry cloth. Never

clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or

other volatile liquids since they may corrode the

cabinet. FIEA
POWER LINES-An outdoor antenna should be

oleoNAL AN'IEN NA
GRoUNclNG ELECTRODE
DRIVEN a FEET (2.44 m)

l.- INTO THE EARTH

IF REoulREp av
LOCAL copes SEE
ll NEC SECTION atom (t).

soNDlNc
JUMPER d

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