Pioneer sr 60 owners manual

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Opera ting

Instructions

REVERBERATION AMPLIFIER

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions and than 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 modal KU, and they
can be used for the KC, HEM, H8. YP, S, 8/6 models. The dif-
ferences between the models are given below.
HEM model:
For Europe l'l-l EM stamped on pecking case): power line volt-
age is a.c. 220 volts ~.

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

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

KU and KC models:
For U.S.A. and Canada ('KU' or 'KC stamped on packing case):
power line voltage is A6120 volts.

8 and SIG models:
For destinations excluding above (5 or 8/6 stamped on packing
case). A 4 point (AC1 10/1201220/240 volts) voltage selector
switch is provided.

[For KC model]

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

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LEs cnocs ELEC~

TRIOUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC
UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT 0U UNE
AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT. SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT
ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVERT.

REAR PANEL FACILITIES ............... 3
CONNECTIONS ....................... 4
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES .............. 5
OPERATION ......................... 6

CONTENTS

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH

Only 3 and SIG models are provided with this switch but KU, KC
and other models (HEM, HB, YP) are not provided with this switch.
You will find the line voltage selector switch on rear panel. This
switch has positions for 110V, 120V, 220V and 240V power
sources. Before your model is shipped from the factory, the switch
is set to the power requirements Of the destination; nevertheless.
you should 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. Before adjusting, disconnect the power
cord.

1. Provide yourself with a medium size 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
you area.

VOI 'AGf SE lEC'O

Medium size screwdriver

IMPORTANT NOTICE
[For KU and KC models]

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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

USING A TAPE DECK .................. 7
EFFECTIVE OPERATION ............... 8
BLOCK DIAGRAM .................... 12
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 12

(U) PIONEER

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AFETY INSTRUCTIONS [FOR KU MODEL]

READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and

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operating instructions sh0uld be read before the
appliance is operated

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The operating instruc-

tions shOuId be retained for future reference

NEED WARNING - All warnings on the appliance

and in the operating instructions should be adhered
to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ~ All 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 sinlt. laundry tub. in e
MI basement. or near a swwnrntng pool. etc

LOCATION - The appliance should be installed in a

STUDIO IOCIlfOn

WALL OR 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
should not be situated on a bed. sofa. mg. or
srmrlar surface that may bloctt the ventilation open»
ings; 0'. placed in a builtnn installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of
air through the ventilation openings

HEAT - The appliance should be situated away from

-heat scurces such as radiators. heal registers.
stoves. or other appliances Irncludrng ampliliersl
that produce heat.

POWER SOURCES - The appliance sh0utd be con

mud to a power supply only of the type duct-o
ed in the operating instructions or as marked on the

ODDIIR 0C9

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power~supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by item placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs. convenience receptacles. and the point
where they etut from the appliance

CLEANING ~ The appliance sh0uld be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth Never
clean with furniture wax, benztne. insecticides or
other volatile liquids since they may corrode the
cabinet

POWER LINES An outdoor antenna shOuld be
located away from power lines

NONUSE PERIODS 7 The power cord of the ap
pliance shOuId be unplugged from the Outlet when
left unused for a long period ol time

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Care should be
taken so that obiects do not tall and liouids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The appliance
shOuId be serviced by Proneer author-ted serv-ce
center 0r Qualified service personnel when

' The powerrsupply cord or the plug has been
damaged, or

0 Obiects have fallen, or liquid has beer. 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

9 The appliance has been dropped, at the enclosure
damaged

SERVICING - The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions For all other sew-cmg con
tact the nearest Pioneer athOrized seryice center

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an Outside
antenna is connected to the antenna terminal be
sure the antenna system rs grounded so as to pro-
vrde some protection against voltage surges and
built up static charges
In the U S A section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI!NEPA No 70 IQI providesinforma
lion wrth respect to proper groundig of the masl
and SUDOOIImg structure, giOundrng of the leadrin
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grOun
ding conductors location of antennadtscharge
UNI connection to grOundtng electrodes. and re
outrements for the grOunding electrode See Fig
A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUC

TIONS

Gr0und clamp \

a) bl
Mast
grotind (I
mre Antenna To Antenna termmat
discharge .._____.
untl
aI bl
GrOund
wire
{ > Ground clamor»
Grounding electrode
driven B' into the earth
t2 44 meters)
Fig A

al Use No 10 AWG I5 3 mm) copper or No 8 AWG
I84 mml aluminum or Not 17 AWG II 0 that"
copperclad steel or bronze wire, or larger as

grOund Wires for both mast and lead-in

bl Secure lead-in wire from antenna to antenna
discharge unit and mast ground wrre to house with
standoff insulators, spaced from 4 Ieel It 22

meterst to 8 Ieet II 83 meterst apart

c) Mount antenna discharge unit as closely as DOSSI'

ble to where lead in enters house

IMPORTANT [FOR KU MODEL]
CAUTION

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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO
HIT REMOVE COVER IOR RACKI. NO USER
SERVICEARLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO OURLIFIEO SERVICE PERSONNEL

The exclamation within an

point
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the

user of the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) in-
structions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

IMPORTANT 2

If the apparatus is fitted with AC main power outletIsI.
see REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenient connec-
tion of additional Hi-Fi componentls). Make all connec-
tions to the AC outletlal and the signal terminals first.
Connect the plug to the wall socket last, make sure that
the power switch is off. Disconnect the wall plug when
the equipment is not in regular use. e.g. when on vaca-
tion.

FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM AND AUSTRALIA

CAUTION 240 V: Mains supply voltage
is factory adjusted at

240 V.

FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM

WARNING: This plug must only be connected to
electronic apparatus equipped with suitable
sockets

Otherwise cut off and dispose of the plug. and fit
an appropriate one In accordance with the instruc-
tion below.

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

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live
As the colours of the wiresjn the mains lead of this ap
paratus may not correspond with the coloured marking
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue rriust 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 cot»
oured rad.

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