Pioneer f 90 owners manual

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Opera ting

Instructions

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions and then 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.

These operating instructions are based on the model HE, and
they can be used for the HB, YP, KU, KC, 5, SS, S/G
models. The differences between the models are given below.

HE model:
For Europe ('HE stamped on packing casel: power line
voltage is a.c. 220 volts N.

HB model:
For UK. ('HB stamped on packing case): power line
voltage is a.c. 240 volts ~ .

YP model:
For Australia (YP stamped on packing case): power line
voltage is a.c. 240 volts ~.

KU and KC models:
For U.S.A.lKU) and CanadalKCl l'KU or 'KC' stamped
on packing case): power line voltage is AC 120 volts.

S. 5/6 and 55 models:
For destinations excluding above (8 S/G or 85
stamped on packing case); A 4-point (AC 110/120/220/240
V) voltage selector switch is provided.

IMPORTANCE NOTICE (KU model only)

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 area. This is for your security.

KU (for U.S.A.) and KC (for Canada) models are not pro-
vided with LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch.

Rear Panel Facilities
Features
Connections .......

Hints for better reception .
Front panel facilities .........

QNU'IJIW

CONTENTS

FM/AM
DIGITAL SYNTHESIZED TUNER

F-QD

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH

[Only S, SS and 8/6 models are provided with
this switch, but KU, KC and other models (HE.
HB, YP) are not provided with this switch.)

Check that the indication of the switch is same as your

residence area before plugging the power cord into the outlet.

lf it isn't or if you move to an area where the voltage re-

quirements.differ, change the switch setting as follows.

Before adjusting, disconnect the power cord.

1, Prepare a medium size screwdriver.

2. Insert the screwdriver into the groove of the selector
switch and turn it so that the power voltage marking of
your area points to the white mark.

Medium size

screwdriver
(\CQ
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

Automatic and manual tuning ....................... 10
Presetting stations .. 11
Troubleshooting . .. 12
Specifications ............... 13
Station Call Code Memo .. .. 14

GD PIONEER

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ msmucrlous - All tire saletv and
operating instructions should oe reed peters the
appliance it operated

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS 7 The operating instruc
tions should be retained lor lunire ratarence.

HEED WARNING 7 All warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should lie adhered

to,

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use
Inltmctlonl should be inlluwnd.

WATER AND MOISTURE 7 The appliance should
not be usad near water 7 In! example, near a
bathtub, washbowl. kitchen slnk. 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 7 TM appliance
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

VENTILATION 7 The applianca should he :imatnd at)
that it location or position does not intoflote with
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sole. rug, or
similar luriaca that may block the ventilation opsnr
lngs, at, placed In a buillrin Installation, such as I
booltau or cabinet that may impede the tlow or
air through the ventilation openings.

HEAT 7 Thu appliance should be attuned away Item
heat source- auch n radiators, heat raglatert,
atavee, or other appliancae lincludrng ampliliarai
that produce heat.

POWER SOURCES - TM lpplilnca should bi can-
noctad lo I power supply only oi the Iva. mrih-
ed in the operating lnatniatione or as marked on the
BDDIIIIICO.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - POWU'WPDIY Golda
should be louIad In that may Ila not likely to be
walked on or pinched by iierne placed upon or
againet them, paying particular attention to cards
It plugs, conwniance launtaclu. and till point
where they exit tram the appliance.

CLEANING 7 The appliance should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a eon dry cloth. Newer
clean with turnitura weir, benxine, insecticides or
other volatile liquids since thuv may corrode the
cabinet,

POWER LINES 7 An outdoor antenna should be
located away lrom power linoe.

NONUSE PERIODS 7 The power cord ol the ac
plianca should be unplugged from the outlet when
lett unused tor a long period el limev

oaJEcv AND LIQUID EN'er 7 Care should be
tlkan an that ooiecta do not tell and liquids are net
spilled into the enclosure through openings

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE 7 the appliance
should be serviced by Pioneer authorized service
center or uualilled service personnel when-

- The powdrlupply cord or the plug has been
dam-god; or

- Dbiocu have lallan, or liquid has been spilled into
thl Ipnliancn: or

- The wpli-nce has been "WW to rain: or

- The applianoe doae not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a merited change in pertorrnance; or

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

sEthcINo - The near ahould not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the
coat-ting inetructions. For all other serviclng, con-
tact the nearest Pioneer authorited service center.

outnoort ANTENNA cRouNnING - ll en outsida
Int-rin- ll connected to the lntannl [almlML be
lur- tne antenna system it grounded so In to pro-
vide some protection against voltage eurges and
but" up static charges
In the U.S.A. section It!) or the National Electrical
Cadet ANSI/"EPA No. 7D-IQI. provides lnldrma-
tion wrtti respect to propel around-nu 0' the m-
and supporting atructure, grounding oi the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit. size or groun-
ding conductort, location at antennaadischalge
unit. connection to grounding electrodes. end on
ouirarnants tor the grounding electrode. See Fig.
A.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCv
TIONS

Ground clamp

al, hi
Mast
ground :.
wlrE Antenna To Antenna terminal
discharge \ 7 I
unii
ai. bl
Ground
wire
_ Ground clamps
, 7 A Grounding electrode
driven 3 into the canh
[2 M metersl
Fig A

I) Use No. IO AWG l5} mml coppflt or No. B AWG

(5.4 mml aluminum or No. I7 AWG (1.0 mm')
copper-clad steel or aronza wrra, or larger as

glound wires Tar both than and leadln,

bl Secure ludaln wire lrorri antenna to antenna
discharge um! and meet ground wire to house with
stand-oft lnsulatori, [paced from 1 Incl [Ln

mien) to 5 Incl [LN mat!!!) apart
cl Mounl Antenna ditch-tad unit II closely al possi
ble to where Isad~in antara heuaa.

IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead.
within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user of the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within
the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons

CAUTION

RlSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

M0110:
TDPREVWTTIIERSKMELEMICSIIIICK.DII
MIT REMOVE WEI! [OR BACK). I) USED!
mm PARTS INSIDE. REKII SERVICIIUS
Tl] QUALIFIEIJ SERVICE MIME

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

IMPORTANT

To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user set»
vicsable parts inside, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Always disconnect all the equipment lrom the mains supply when
disconnecting the signal leads. The power cord should be con-
nected last, make sure that the power switch is off.

Unplug the set from the wall socket when it is not to be used for an
extended period of time,

FOR USE IN UNITED KINGDOM
AND AUSTRALIA

CAUTION 240 V: Mains supply voltage is factory

adjusted at 240 V4

FOR USE IN UNITED KINGDOM

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

alue: Neutral

Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead oi this apparatus may
not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the tar
minals 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 ter-
minal which is marked with the letter L or coloured redo

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