Pioneer a 400 x owners manual

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Operating

Instructions

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The Art of Entertainment

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FEATURES u.
INSTALLATION
PANEL FACILITIES ..
CONNECTIONS .

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CONTENTS -

OPERATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS ,.

FEATURES

«he use 0! a WIDE RANGE LINEAR CIRCUIT assures high fidelity
playback of consistentlreouency characteristics, accompanied by
maximum clarity.

a Speaker terminals for BIVWIRE Donnecllant

I Drive capzcly 85 W + 85 W/4Q (DIN) marching to high power and
low impedance type speaker system.

' REC selector switch makes tape editing very simple.

~Cornes with a buillrin phone equalizer which accepts Mc
cartridges.

IHoneycomb Chassis, Honeycomb Heat Sink (Thomugh anti-
vibration construction)

. Uses a complementary capacitor pair.

INSTALLATION

I LOCATION I

Install the amplifier in a well ventilated location
where it will not be exposed to high temperature or
humi ty.

Do not install the amplili r in a location which is exposed to direct
rays of the sun, or near hm apleances or radiators. Excessive heat
can adversely affect the cabinet and internal components
installation ol the amplifier in a damp or dusty environment may
result in malfunctmn or accident. [Also avoid installation near
cookers etc, where the arnplilier may be exposed to smokeirom oil,
steam or heat)

POWER CORD CAUTION

Handiethe powercard hythe plug Do notpuil cutthe pIug byluggmg
the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wetas
lhls could cause a short circuit or electric shock Do not place the unit,
a piece ol Furniture. etc. on the power cord, or pinch the cord Never
make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cards. The power cards
should be routed such that they are not Iikely to be stepped on. A
damaged power card can cause tire or give vuu an electrical shook.
Check the power cord once in a while When you lind it damaged, ask
your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer lor a
replacement

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| CONDENSATION

When this unit is bmught into a warm room from previously cold
surroundings or when the room temperature rises sharply,
condensation maylarm inside, and the unit may not be able to attain
its fuIl performance, Ii this occurs, allowthe unitto stand ior about
an hour or raise the room temperature gradually.

MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL SURFACES

-Use a poIishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe o" dust and dirt.

.When the surfaces are very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped
in some neutral cleanser diluted 5 or 5 times with water, and
wmrlg out well, and then wrpe again wrth a drycioth. Do not use
lurniture wax or cleaners,

.Never use thinners, benllne, insecticide sprays and other
chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the
surfaces