Pioneer VSX-3600 User Manual

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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.
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.
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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.
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Pioneer VSX-3600 Specifications

Power

continuous_average_power_output	100 watts
dynamic_power_output	230 W/200 W/150 W
power_requirements_us_canadian_model	AC 120 Volts, 60 Hz
power_requirements_australian_model	AC 240 Volts, 50/60 Hz
power_requirements_multi_voltage_models	AC 110 V/ 120 V—127 V/220 V/ 240 V, 50/60 Hz
power_consumption_us_canadian_models	390 W (UL), 500 VA (CSA)
power_consumption_australian_model	600 W

Audio Specifications

frequency_response	5 Hz - 10 MHz
signal_to_noise_ratio	55 dB
signal_to_noise_ratio_phono	72 dB
signal_to_noise_ratio_cd_vdp_cdv_vcr_tape_1_tape_2	97 dB
stereo_separation	35 dB (1 kHz)
distortion_stereo	0.3 % (1 kHz)
frequency_response_fm_tuner	30 Hz to 15 kHz (+1 dB)

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	420 (W) x 125 (H) x 330 (D) mm
dimensions_in_inches	16-9/16 (W) x 4-15/16 (H) x 13 (D) in
weight_without_package	8.5 kg (18 lb 12 oz)