Pioneer sx 450 owners manual

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The SX-450 is provided with a line voltage
selector on the rear panel (Fig. A). This is normally
. pre-set to 220V, so before using for the first time,
Important-Line Voltage .............. 2 or if the unit is to be used in a different area, it
. . .............. 2 is important to check the compatibility of the
Stereo System Composmon selector setting.
Features ............................. 3 CHANGING THE LINE VOLTAGE SETTING
Connection Diagram ................... 4 1- Disconnect the A.C. mains cord.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to take out the
Connections ......................... 5 VOLTAGE SELECTOR plug locking screw.
. 3. Pull t the VOLTA E E
Antenna and Ground Connections ........ 6 the sggket. G SEL CTOR plug from
Tape Deck Connections ................ 7 4- Rotate the plug until the cutway aligns With the
appropriate line voltage marker on the back of
Front Panel Facilities .................. 8 the unit, and then replace it in the socket.
. 5. Replace the locking screw.
Operations ........................... 10
Using Tape Decks ...................... 11
Conditions Frequently Mistaken PHILst
for Malfunctions .................... 12 scnewonlven
Circuit Diagram and Specifications . . . Insertion Q) SOCKET

Fig. A

STEREO SYSTEM COM POSITION

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

When installing the SX-450 avoid locations such as

the following:

0 In direct sunlight, near radiators or other heat
sources.

0 In humid or dusty surroundings.

0 On unlevel or unstable supports, or where sub-

Ject to Vibration. Turntable

e Protect from vibrations and close dust cover whenever possible.
0 Store records vertically and protect from dust and dirt.

Tape Deck X?

e Be sure to install reel clamps
when using vertically.

0 Always keep heads clean. .

0 Do not neglect recorded tape 3 ' '
for long periods.

e Avoid magnetic fields.

Speaker System

/"' Rear and side panels of left
and right speakers should have
the same surroundings.

(Placing with rear panel against

[grills a wall improves bass)

Thick curtain shuts
out direct sunlight.

Install speakers so that vibra-
tions are not transferred di-
l rectly to the floor.

sx-ssomup connecting l (Employ stands or concrete

. it - '- . . bl k 'th b k h If e
cords asshort as possible.) i It, , M I :33. l . spggkzrsr. 0° ' ' typ
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x - Carpet
"\1 A- .v.
7\>/ ' g _ \%> Absorb: sound and vibrations

(<\ I - 1 r \ (Placing in front of speakers is also effective.)

Furniture materials can improve toner" -- A. l

Listening position slightly to the rear of the apex of an equilateral triangle formed with left and right speakers.

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