Pioneer A-400 - User Manual

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STEREO AMPLIFIER
Instructions
The illustration shows madei A-400.
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 OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
“This product complies with the Radio Interference require-
ments of the EC {European Community) Directive 87/308/EEC.”
IMPORTANT 1
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Zx,.? DO NOT OPEN. 4
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER {OR BACK}. NO USER-
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL,
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user of the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
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\ SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO.
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IMPORTANT 2
If the apparatus is fitted with AC mains power outlets),
see REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenient
connection of additional Hi-Fi componentis}. Make all
connections to the AC outlets) and the signal terminals
first. Connect the plug to the wall socket last, make
sure that the power switch is off.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE
EARTHED
FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
‘The wires in this mains fead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green- and: Yellow: Earth
Blu Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains iead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
marking identifying the terminals in your plug proceed
as follows:
The wire whichis coloured graen-and-yellow must be
connected (0 the termina! in the plug which is marked
by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol + or
coloured green of green-and-yellow.
‘The wire which is coloured biue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
‘The wire whichis coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
Equipment sold in the U.K. is not supplied with a power
Plug.
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Summary

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Important Safety Notice 1

Alerts user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product.

Caution: Risk of Electric Shock

Advises against removing covers to prevent electric shock risk.

Important Safety Notice 2

Specifies that the apparatus must be earthed for safety.

Product Features and Connections

Connecting Speaker Cords

Step-by-step guide for securely connecting speaker wires.

Connecting Input and Output Cords

Instructions for connecting audio signal cables to the unit.

Operating Procedures

Playback Procedures

Steps to select a source and begin playback.

Recording Tapes

Copying Tapes Between Decks

Troubleshooting, Location, and Maintenance

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Diagnosing and resolving common operational problems.

Power Cord Handling Caution

Product Specifications

Amplifier Section Specifications

Pioneer A-400 Specifications

General

Frequency Response	5Hz to 100kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.009%
Input Sensitivity	150mV (line)
Dimensions	420 x 108 x 347 mm
Damping Factor	100
Output	50W per channel into 8Ω