Pioneer vsx 453 owners manual

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Opera ting

Instructions

AU DIO/VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER

VSX-453

DEMO MODE

display.

OThe demonstration mode is activated by turning on the power
switch while holding down the RETURN button lfrom power
standby condition). The demonstration will appear on the

I Press the POWER switch to cancel the demonstration.
'Activating the demonstration mode causes memory contents
to return to eheir original default condition except tuner.

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 on SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE nus APPLIANCE TO RAIN on MOISTuEE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

[For us. model]

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel.
Please write this serial number on your enclosed wasranty card and
keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

RETURN function

This function returns the unit to a set of initial settings and ready
to broadcast tuner. This is helpful during troubleshooting or
when no sound is output. For details, refer to page 13.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO INSERT ROUND FACED TVPE PLUG INTO
CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLE.

Information to User

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

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The Art of Entertainment

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IMPORTANT

The lightning fIaSh wIKh alrowhaad, withln an equIIaTersI
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence oi
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the pmduck's
cnclosurethatmaybe olsuthcientrnagnitudereconstitute
a risk oi electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Do
NOT REMOVE COVER [OR BACK). No USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING To
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The echamaTion pOInT within an equIIalelaI triangle Is
intended to alert the user to the pleSenCe 0' Important
operating and maintenance Iservicingl instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

READ INSTRUCTIONS 7 All the salety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS 7 The salary and operating
instructions should be retained lor future
reference

REED WARNING 7 All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 7 All operating and use
instructions should be lollowed.

WATER AND MOISTURE 7 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 7 The appliance should be installed in a
stabie location.

wALL OR CEILING MOUNTING 7 The appliance
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

VENTILATION 7 The appliance should be situated so
that its location or po on does not interfere with
its proper ventilation, For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sole, rug, or similar
surlace that may block the ventilation openings, or,
placed in a built-in installation. such as a bookcase
or cabinet that may impede the llow oi air through
the ventilation openings,

HEAT 7 The appliance should be situated away irom
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances Iincluding ampliliersl
that produce heat,

POWER SOURCES 7 The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only at the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance,

POWER-CORD PROTECTION 7 Powercsupply cords
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
piugs. convenience receptacles. and the point
where they exit lrom the appliance

POLARIZATION 7 It your purchased product is
provided with a polarized power plug, please read
the following instructions, This product is equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug to plug
having one blade wider than the otherl. This plug
WIII lit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
satety leature. Ii you are unable [0 insert the plug
tully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. II the
plug should still tail to tit, contactyourelectrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not deleet the
salety purpose of the polarized plug.

CLEANING 7 The appliance should be cleaned onty
with a polishing cloth or a soh dry cloth. Never
clean with turniture wax, benzine, insecticides Or
other volattle liduids since they may corrode the
cabinet.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

POWER LINES 7 An outdoor antenna should be located
away irom power lines.

NONUSE PERIODS 7 The power cord ol the appliance
should be unplugged itom the outlet when lelt
unused tor a long period Of time.

OBJECT AND lIQUID ENTRY 7 Care should be taken
sothat objects do not tall and liquids are notspilled
into the enclosure through openings

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE 7 The appliance

should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service

center or oualiiied service personnel when:

The powersupply cord or the plug has been

damaged,

Obiects have lollen, or liquid has been spilled into

the appliance

The appliance has been exposed to rain.

The appliance does not appear to operate normally

or exhibits a marked change in perlormance.

The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure

damaged,

SERVICING 7 The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the

operating instructions. All other servicing should
be reierred to oualiiied service personnel

GROUND

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

Eli

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING 7 If 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 built»up static charges.
In the U. .A. section BID Of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. provides inlormation With
respect to proper grounding or the mast and
supporting structure, grounding Of the Ieadrin wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size ol grounding
conductors, location cl antenna discharge unit.
connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements lor the grounding electrode See Fig
A.

CART 7 An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care, Quick stops, excessive tome, and
uneven surlaces may cause the appliance and cart
CDmblnaIOn (O ovsrmm,

NEC 7 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810 7 20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810 7 21)

{7" GROUND CLAMPS
#7- POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

FIG. A

(NEC ART 250, PART HI

ACCESSORY ITEMS

FM antenna

2

AM loop antenna

V

RemOTe control unit

Dry cell batteries
(size "AA" (RS/UMGH

Power cord