Pioneer vsx 403 owners manual

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Instructions

AUDIO/VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER

VSX-403

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Demonstration mode

IThe demonstration mode is activated by turning on the power switch while holding down the
RETURN button (from the power standby condition). The demonstration will appear on the display.
0 Press any other button to cancel the demonstration.

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 oi connecting and operating the unit
is the same.

WARNING: To PREVENT FIRE 0R SHOCK HAZARD, Do
NOT EXPOSE THIs APPLIANCE To RAIN OR MOISTURE.

ATTENTION: AFlN DE PREVENIRTOUSRISOUES DE CHoc
ELECTRICUE ou DE DEBUT D'lNCENDlE, NE PAS EXPOSER cET
APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE.OU A LA PLUIE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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.

REMARQUE IMPORTANTE

Le numéro de série de cet appareil se trouve sur son panneau
arriere. Four sy référer en cas de besoin, priere d'inscrire ce numéro
sur la carte de garantie inciue et de la conserver dans un endroit sur.
Cela par mesure de sécurité.

CAUTION: To PREGENT 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 POLARlSEE AVEC
UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT ou UNE AUTRE
SORITIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE
INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A
DECOUVERT.

RETURN function

This function returns the unit to a set of initial settings and the
tuner ready to receive broadcast. This is helpful during
troubleshooting or when no sound is output. For details, refer to

page 9.

IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead, Within an equilateral CAUTION:
wiangle, Is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulsled dangerous voltage" within the products
enclosure that may be ofsuflicientmagmtudem constitute
a risk at electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

To PREVENT THE RISK oF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMWE COVER (OR c no USER operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in
SERVlCEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING To
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERsorINEL,

The exclamafion point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user in the presence or important

The literature accompanying the appliance.

GD PIONEER

The Art of Entertainment

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Information to User

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Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the users right to operate the equipment.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS , All the safety and operating
instructions should be read bolore the appliance is
operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS *' The safelv and operating

rinarruclions ?should be retained Icr future
reference.

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

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS .. All operating and use
instructions should be iollowed.

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

LOCATION v The appliance should he installed in a
stable IOCBHOH.

V WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING A The appliance

should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

VENTILATION 7 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. sola. rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or,
placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase
or cabinet that may impede the flow at all through
the ventilation openings.

HEAT s The appliance should be situated away rrcm
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including ampliiiersi
that produce heat.

POWER souncss - The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only or the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION A Fuwdrrsuppllficurds
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at
plugs. convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit trom the appliance.

POLARIZATION - it your purchased product is
provided with a polarized power plug. please read
the lollowing instructions, This product is equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug is plug
having one blade wider than the other). This plug
will lit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. tl you are unable to inaart the plug
iully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still lail to fit, contacl your electrician to
replace your obsoiota outlel. Do not defeat the
salety purpose or the polarized plug.

CLEANING s The appliance should be cleaned only
with s polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with iurniture wax, bonzino. insecticides or
other volatile liquids since they may corrode the
cabinet.

rowan LINES - An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines

NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord oi the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period at time.

OBJECT AND Llouln anrav , Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through openings.

DAMAGE neuulnme SERVICE s The appliance

should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service

center or qualified service personnel when:

The powerssupply cord or the plug has been

damaged.

Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into

the appliance.

The appliance has been exposed to rain.

The appliance does not appear to operate normally

or exhi is a marked change in performance.

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. All other servicing should
be rclerred to qualified service personnel.

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

A

GROUND CLAMPS

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING , ll an outside

antenna is connected to the antenna terminal. be
sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against Voltage surges
and builtsup static charges.
In the USA. section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
respect to proper grounding oi the mast and
supporting s1ructure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size or grounding
conductors, location at antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements tor the grounding electrode. See Fig.
A.

CART 7 An appliance and can combination should be
moved with care. Quick slaps, excessive force, and
uneven Surfaces msv cause the appliance and can
combination to overturn.

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
INEC SECTION RIO - ZUI

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
INEC SECTION 810 - ZI)

..___ POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

FIG. A

[NEC ART 250, PART H)

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Power cord