Pioneer A-656 - General Safety Instructions; Appliance Safety Precautions; Electrical and Grounding Safety

IMPORTANT 1
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an
equilateral triengle, is intended to alert the user of the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voitage” within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magni-
tude to constitute 2 risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: ft within an equila fe
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT f the presi of rapor tant
REMOVE COVER {OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE operating and maintenence isesvicing) iastructions in
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED the literature accompanying appliance.
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT 2
If the apparatus is fitted with AC mains power out-
let(s), see REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenient
connection of additional Hi-Fi component(s). Make
all connections to the AC outlet(s) and the signal
terminals first. Connect the plug to the wall socket
last, make sure that the power switch is off.
READ INSTRUCTIONS — Ali the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance
is operated
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS ~ The operating instructions
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 end use in-
structions should be foliowed.
WATER AND MOISTURE — The applience should not
be used near water — for example, near a bathtub,
washbow!, kitchen sink, jaundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near 3 swimming pool, etc
LOCATION ~ The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
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, rug, or simi-
lar surface thet may block the ventilation open-
ings; or, placed in @ built-in installation, such as
2 bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.
HEAT — The appliance shouid be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or ather appliances {including emplifiers)
that produce heat.
POWER SOURCES — The appiiance should be con-
nected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — 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, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
POLARIZATION — If your purchased product is provid-
ed with a polatized power plug, please read the fol-
lowing instructions. This product is equipped with
a polarized alternating current line plug la plug hav-
ing one blade wider than the other). This plug will
fit into the power outlet only one way. This is @
safety feature. if you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Hf the
plug should still fail to fit, contact your eiectrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug
CLEANING — The appliance should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or 2 soft dry cloth. Never
ciean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or
other volatile liquids since they may corrode the
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE IN THE UNITED As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
KINGDOM marking identifying the terminals in your plug proceed
as follows:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor- The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
dance with the following code: the terminal which is merked with the letter N or
Blue: Neutral coloured black
Brown: Live The wire which is 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.
POWER LINES — An outdoor antenna should be OUTOOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — if an outside
located away from power lines. antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be
NONUSE PERIODS — The power cord of the appliance sure the antenna system is grounded so as to pro-
should be unplugged from the outlet when left vide seme protection against voltage surges and
_unused for a long period of time. built up static charges.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Care should be taken: In the U.S.A, section 810 of the Nationa! Etectri-
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled cal Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides
inte the enclosure through openings information with respect to proper grounding of
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — The appliance the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
center or qualified service personnel when of grounding conductors, ocation of antenna dis-
@ The power-supply cord or the plug has been charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
damaged; or and requirements for the grounding electrode: See
® Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into Fig. A.
the appliance; or CART — An appliance and cart combination should be
@ The appliance has been exposed to rain; or moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
@ The appliance does not appear to operate normally ang uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and
or exhibits a marked change in performance: or cart combination to overturn.
@ The appliance has been dropped; or the enclosure
damaged.
SERVICING — The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the oper-
ating instructions. For all other servicing, contact
the nearest Pioneer authorized service center
a} Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm’) cop-
per, No.8 AWG (8.4 mm’) aiumi-
num, No.1? AWG (1.0 mm?)
copper-ciad steel, bronze wire, or
larger as ground wire,
b) Secure antenna lead-in and
Lest ground wires to house with stand-
ui re off insulators spaced from 4 feet
Mentone B (1.22 meters) to 6 feet (1.83
meters} apart
ANTENNA 6) Mount antenna di
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TO EXTERNAL — d)__Use jumper wire not smaller than
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