Pioneer ctw 550 r owners manual

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STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK

CT-WéEOR
CT-WSSO

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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 unit properly. After you have finished
reading the instructions, keep the manual 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 FIRE on SHOCK HAZ-
ArID, D0 NoT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE To ilAlN on
MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel.
Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card
and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

[For Canadian model]

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Ra-
dio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

[Pour le modéle Canadian]

Linterférence, radioélectrique générée per set appareil nu-
mérique de type B ne dépasse pas les Iimites énoncées dans
le Réglement sur les perturbations radioélectriques, section
appareil numérique, du Ministers des Communications.

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

l The illustration shows model CT-WSSOR.

| LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH l

Medium-size
screwdriver

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

Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127V and 220V only.
Never use this model with a 1 1 0V 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. Make sure 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 re-
quirements 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 selector.
and adjust so that the tip of the arrow points to the voltage
value for your area.

IMPORTANT 1

The lightning tlash with arrowhead, within an equilateral CAUTION:
triangle, is intended to alert the user In the presence al
uninsulated "dangerous voltage within the ploducls
enclosure that may be or suflicient magnitude to constitute
a risk at electric shock in persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (0H BACK). NO USERV
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING T0
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation pninr wirnin an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert me user to the presence or important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

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IMPORTANT 2

ll the apparatus is titted with AC mains power outletlsi,
see REAR PANEL FAClLITlES lor convenient
connection of additional Hi-Fi componenrls). Make all
connections to the AC autlalls] and the signal terminals
llrst. Connect the plug to the wall socket last (make
sure that the power switch is 0".)

FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM

The wires in this mains load are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Neutral

Live

As the colours of the wires in'the mains lead oI this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
marking identifying 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 wirewhlch ls coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked With the letter L or
coloured red.

Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal at a
three pin plug.

Equipmenl sold in the UK. is not supplied with a power
plug.

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

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS * The operating instructions
should be retained for Iuture reference.

HEEDWARNING -AI| warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use in»
structians should be followed.

WATER AND MOISTURE - The appliance should not
be used near water - for example, near a bathtub,
wlshbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base'
mom, or near a swimming pool, etc.

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

WALL DR 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
shouldnot be situated on a bed.sola. rug, orsimilar
surface thatmayoloclrthe ventilation openings; or,
placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase
or ca met that may impede the flow cl air through
the ventilation openings.

HEAT ~ The appliance Should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

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

POWEEGORD vltotectlou - Powerrsupply cards
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Fay particular attention to cords at
plugs. convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit lrom the appliance.

POLARIZATION , lt.vour purchased product is pro-
vided with a polarized power plug, please read the
following instmctions. This product is eouipped
with a polarized alternating currentline plug is plug
having one blade wider than the other). This plug
will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety tenure. ll you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail to fit, contact your eleclricii rt to
replace your obsolete outlet. 00 not defeat the
salety ourpose of the polarized plug.

CLEANING - The appliance should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with turniture wax. benzina, insecticides or
other Volalile liquids since they may corrode the
cabinet.

POWER LlNESiAn outdooranterlna should be located
away tram power lines.

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

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRV - Care should be taken
so that Obiects do notfall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through openings.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The appliance

should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service

center or oualitied service personnel when:

The power-supply cord or the plug has been dam-

aged.

Obiecls have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into

the appliance.

The appliance has been exposed to rain.

or exhi is a milked change in pericrmance.
The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure
damaged.

SERlllCING - The user should not attempt to service
the appliance caycnd that described in the opera-
ting instructions. Forall other servicing, contacrthe
nearest Pioneer authorized service center.

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

,9 GROUND CLAMPS

The appliance does not appear to operate normallyv

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside In~

tenna iscannected to the antenna terminal, he sure
the antenna system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built
up static charges.
In the USA. section 310 OI Ihe National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFFA No. 704934, provides ihlorlrta-
tion with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding oi the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, sile ofgmunding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and require-
ments for the grounding electrode. See Fig, A.

CART - An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick slaps, excessive force. and
uneven sunaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.

NEC , NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION BID 7 20}

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810 7 2H

'7 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SVSTEM
FIG. A (NEC ART 250, PART HI

This equipment generates and uses radio trequencl/
energy and if not installed and used properly. that is, in
strict accordance with the manufactureis instructions,
may cause interference to radio and television recepr
titan. It has been type tested and found to comply with
the limit: Ior a Class B computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpafl J OI Part 15 of FCC
Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable pro-
! on squirm such interference in a residential instal-
lation. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation,

INFORMATION TO USER [FOR U.S. MODEL]

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by lum-
ing the equipment all and on, the user is encouraged to
uy to correct the intranets-too by one or more ol the
following measures:

a reprint! the receiving antenna

a relocate this equipment with respect to the leopivar
c move this equipment away lrom the receiver

0 plug t s equipment into a diflerent outlet so that ,

equipment and receiver are on diners! branch cir-
cuits. .

ll necessary, the tint should consult tile dealer or an
experienced radio/television technician lot additional
suggestions. m User may find.the tollowing booklet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful: . '

"How to Identity and Resolve Radio-TV lntcrlerencc
Problems".

This booklet is available Irom the us Government
Printing omce, Washington, 0.0., 20402, Stock No.
ammo-00345.4. '

The above instructions top/y only to units which will
be operated in the United slam.

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