Pioneer GM-X962 Owner's Manual

BRIDGEABLE POWER AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFICATEUR DE PUISSANCE
PONTABLE
Owner's Manual
GM-X962
GM-X862
Mode d'emploi
PIONEER CORPORATION
4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO 153-8654, JAPAN
PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.
P.O. Box 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A.
TEL: (800) 421-1404
PIONEER EUROPE NV
Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium
TEL: (0) 3/570.05.11
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia
TEL: (03) 9586-6300
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
Published by Pioneer Corporation.
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada
Copyright © 2001 by Pioneer Corporation.
TEL: (905) 479-4411
All rights reserved.
PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V.
Publication de Pioneer Corporation.
San Lorenzo 1009 3er. Piso Desp. 302
Copyright © 2001 Pioneer Corporation.
Col. Del Valle Mexico, D.F. C.P. 03100
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TEL: 5-688-52-90
réservés.
Printed in U.S.A.
Imprimé aux Etats-Unis
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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and,
most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all,
we want you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged
exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
Before Using This Product
Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER Composition of Manual
product. It is designed to give you many
years of enjoyment. This manual applies to the GM-X962 and
PIONEER SUGGESTS USING A PRO-
GM-X862. However, the illustrations show
FESSIONAL INSTALLER DUE TO THE
the GM-X962.
COMPLEXITY OF THIS PRODUCT.
Please read all instructions and WARN-
WARNING
INGS in this manual before attempting
operation. Should you have any questions,
• Always use the special red battery and ground
contact your nearest Pioneer authorized
wire [RD-223], which is sold separately. Connect
dealer or installation specialist.
the battery wire directly to the car battery positive
terminal (+) and the ground wire to the car body.
Important • Do not touch the amplifier with wet hands.
Otherwise you may get an electric shock. Also, do
The serial number of this amplifier is writ- not touch the amplifier when it is wet.
• For traffic safety and to maintain safe driving
ten on the bottom of the unit. For your
conditions, keep the volume low enough so that
own security and convenience, write it
you can still hear normal traffic sound.
down on the enclosed warranty card. Keep
• Check the connections of the power supply and
the card handy for future reference.
speakers if the fuse of the separately sold battery
wire or the amplifier fuse blows. Detect the cause
After-sales service for Pioneer
and solve the problem, then replace the fuse with
another one of the same size and rating.
products
• To prevent malfunction of the amplifier and
speakers, the protective circuit will cut the power
Please contact the dealer or distributor from where
supply to the amplifier (sound will stop) when an
you purchased the product for its after-sales ser-
abnormal condition occurs. In such a case, switch
vice (including warranty conditions) or any other
the power to the system OFF and check the
information. In case the necessary information is
connection of the power supply and speakers.
not available, please contact the companies listed
Detect the cause and solve the problem.
below:
• Contact the dealer if you cannot detect the cause.
Please do not ship your product to the companies
• To prevent an electric shock or short-circuit
at the addresses listed below for repair without
during connection and installation, be sure to
advance contact.
disconnect the negative (–) terminal of the battery
beforehand.
7 U.S.A.
• Confirm that no parts are behind the panel when
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
drilling a hole for installation of the amplifier. Be
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION
sure to protect all cables and important equipment
P.O. Box 1760
such as fuel lines, brake lines and the electrical
Long Beach, CA 90801-1760
wiring from damage.
800-421-1404
7 CANADA
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
DEPARTMENT
300 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario L3R OP2
(905) 479-4411
1-877-283-5901
For warranty information please see the Limited
Warranty sheet included with your product.