Pioneer SA 970 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 FIRE on SHOCK HAZARD,
Do NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE To RAIN 0R MOISTURE.

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 in a secure area. This is for your security.

[For Canadian model]

CAUTION: To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WlTH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE on OTHER OUTLET UNLEss THE BLADES CAN
BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELEC-
TRroUEs NE PAs UTILISER CETrE FICHE POLARISEE AVEc
UN PHOLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT ou UNE
AUTRE SORTIE DE couRANT, SAUF sr LES LAMEs PEUVENT
ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVERT.

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH

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

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. lf 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. Use a mediumsize screwdriver.

2. insert the screwdriver into the arrow 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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READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the salety and
operating instructions should be read beiore the
appliance Is operated.

RETAIN lNSTRucTIONs - The operating instrucs
tione should be retained tor Iuture reference.
NEED WARNING - All warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be adhered

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FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 7 All operating and use
instructions should be Ioliowed.

WATER AND MOISTURE 7 The appliance should
not be used near water - ior example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basemenl, or near a swimming pool, etc.

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

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The appliance
should not be mourned to a wall or ceiling.

VENTILATION - The appliance should be situated so
that its location or position does not intertere with
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, soIa, rug, or
similar surIace that may block the ventilation open-
ings; 0!, places} in a buiII-in installafion, such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the Ilow oi
air through the ventilation openings.

HEAY - The appliance should be situated away irom
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers.
stoves, or other appliances (IncIudIng ampliirersl
that produce heat.

POWER SOURCES - The appliance should be cons
nected to a power supply only or the type describ-
ed in the operating instructions or as marked on the
appliance,

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply colds
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 item the appliance,

POLARIZATION - II your purchased product is pro
vided with a polarized power plug, please read the
Iollowing instructions. This product is equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug is plug
having one blade wider than the olhell, This plug
will Ii D (he power Dulle only one way. This Is a
salary lezlure, II you are unable to insen the plug
iully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. li the
plug should still iail to lit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet Do not deleat the
satety purpose oi the polarized plug.

cLEANINO - The appliance should be cleaned only
with a p shtng cloth or a soit dry cloth, Never
clean with iurnitura wax, benzine, insecticides or
other volatile liquids since they may corrode the
cabinet.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

POWER LINES - An outdoor antenna should be
located away irom power lines.

NONUSE RERlODs - The power cord ol the ap-
pliance should be unplugged Irom the outlet when
lett unused tor a long period oi time,

OBJECT AND LIOUID ENTRY - Care should be
taken so that objects do not tell and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings

DAMAGE REOUIRINO SERVICE - The appliance
should be serviced by Pioneer authorized service
center or qualitied service personnel when:

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

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

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING s ll an
outside antenna IS connected m the antenna
terminal, be sure the antenna svslem is
grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built up static
charges.

In the u.s.A. section 8") oi the National Elec-
trical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 704984, pior
vides iniorrnation with respect to proper
grounding ol the mast and supponing struc-
ture, grounding oi the leadrin wire to an anlenr
na discharge unit, slzs oi grounding conduc-
tors, location ot antennerdischarge unit, con~
nection to grounding electrodes, and var
quirements icr the grounding electiode. See

- The appliance has been exposed to Ialrl, or Fig, A.
~ The appliance does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in perlorrnance; or
. 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, con-
tact the nearest Pioneer authorized sennce center.
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IMPORTANT 1

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER [OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEAELE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC~
ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alen the user ot the presence at important
operating and maintenance lservicingl instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance,

IMPORTANT 2

II the apparatus is iitted with Ac mains power outletlsl,
see REAR PANEL FACILITIES lor convenient conneo
tlon oi additional Hl~Fi componentlsl, Make all connec-
tions to the Ac outlettsl and the signal terminals lilsi.
Connect the plug to the wall socket last, make sure that
the power switch is oil. Disconnect the wall plug when
the co ment is not in lregulari use, e.g. when on
VECBIIOI'I.

FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM

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

Blue: Neutral

Brown; Live

As the colours oi the wires in the mains lead ol this ap-
paratus may not correspond with the coloured marking
identitying the terminals in your plug proceed as
iollows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or col.
oured black,

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or col.
oured red,

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

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