Pioneer sx 2900 owners manual

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Opera ting STEREO RECEIVER

lnstruc tions 5 X-Z 900

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 explanatory
drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit

is the same.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE 0R SHOCK HAZARD. Do
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE To RAIN OR 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 warranty card and keep it in
a secure area. This is for your security.

RETURN function

This function returns the unit to a set of initial settings and ready
to broadcast tuner. This is helpful during troubleshooting or when
no sound is output. For details, refer to FRONT PANEL
FACILITIES," on page 7.

BEFORE OPERATING. CHECK THE POSITION OF

THESE SWITCHES ...............
CHECKING ACCESSORY ITEMS ..
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
REAR PANEL FACILITIES.
CONNECTIONS ..
FRONT PANEL FACILITIE
SETTING THE UNIT PRIOR TO OPERATION
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER CONTROLS ..

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CONTENTS

[For Canadian 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 CHOCS ELECTRIOUES
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.

LISTENING TO THE BROADCAST .
DIRECT ACCESS TUNING... .........
PRESET TUNING ..............................
TO LISTEN TO OTHER MUSIC SOURCES
TAPE RECORDING ..................
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
HINTS FOR BETTER RECEPTION
TROUBLESHOOTING .
SPECIFICATIONS .

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The Art of Entertainment

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IMPORTANT

The lightning Ilash with arrowhead, within an equilateral
triangle, is mended to alert the user to the presence at
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be at sutticlent magnitude toccnstttute
a risk of 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 USERr
SERVICEAELE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING To
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

READ INSTRUCTIONS T All the solely and operating
instructions should be read beiore the appliance is
operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The operating instrucions
should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNING - All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use in-
struclions should be (allowed.

WATER AND MOISTURE - The appliance should not
be used nearwater - for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink laundry tub, in a Wet base-
ment, or near a swimming pool, etc.

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

WALL 0R CEILING MOUNTING T The aoallance
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 bedysofa, rug, orsimilar
surfacethat may clockthe ventilation openings; or,
placed in a built-in 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 irom
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. '

POWERrCORD PROTECTION T 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. paving Darticular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.

POLARIZATION - Ii your purchased product is pmr
vided with a polarized power plug, please read the
ioilowing instructions. This product is equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other). This plug
will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
saiety Ieature. It you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet. try reversing the plug. it the
plug should still fail to tit, contactvour electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not detect the
safety purpose or the polarized plug.

CLEANING - The appliance should he cleaned only
with a Polishing cloth or a soft drv cloth, Never
clean with Iurniture wax, benzine, insecticides or
other volatile Iiouids since they may corrode the
cabinet.

POWER LINES - An outdooranlenna should be located
away from power lines

NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outietwhen leftun-
used for a long period of time.

OBJECT AND LICIUID ENTRV - Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are notspilled
into the enclosure through openings.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The appliance

should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service

center or oualiiied service personnel when:

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

aged; or

Objects have Ialleri, or liquid has been 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

The appliance has been dropped, on the enclosure

damaged.

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

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ourooon ANTENNA GROUNDING - lfan outside an-
tenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be sure
the antenna system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built
up static charges.
In the LISA. section 310 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1954, provides informa
tion with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size otgrounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and require-
ments tor the grounding electrode. See Fig. A.

CART , Ah appliance and cart combination should be
moved with cars. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surlaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRlC CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
iNEC SECTION 810 - 20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION BIG 7 Zn

GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVlCE GROUNDING

FIGJK ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)

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