Pioneer SG-540 Operating Instructions Manual page 2

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS [FOR KU MODEL]
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and
Operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
RETAIN :NSTRUCTIONS — The operating instruc-
tions 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 and use
instructions should be followed.
CLEANING — The appliance should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or
other volatile liquids since they may corrode the
cabinet.
POWER LINES — An outdoor antenna should be
located away from power lines.
NONUSE PERIODS — The power cord of the ap-
pliance should be unplugged from the outlet when
left unused for a long period of time.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUC-
TIONS
Ground clamp
WATER AND MOISTURE — The appliance should OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Care should be
not be used near water — for example, near a taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, ina spilled into the enclosure through openings. a), b}
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — The appliance Mast
LOCATION - The appliance should be installed in a
should be serviced by Pioneer authorized
service ground |}
stable location. center or qualified service personnel when: wire Antenna To Antends iaimninal
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The appliance ¢ The power-supply cord or the plug has been discharge « ering
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. damaged; or unit ae
VENTILATION — The appliance should be situated so * Objects have failen, or liquid has been spilled into a). b)
that its location or position does not interfere with the appliance; or Ground
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance * The appliance has been exposed to rain; or wire
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or * The appliance does not appear to operate normally
similar surface that may block the ventilation open- or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
ings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a ¢ The appliance has been dropped; or the enclosure Ground clamps
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of damaged.
air through the ventilation openings. SERVICING — The user should not attempt to service
HEAT — The appliance should be situated away from the appliance beyend that described in the : Grounding electrode
heat sources.such as radiators, heat registers, operating instructions. For all other servicing, con- HL driven 8' into the earth
stoves, or other appliances {including amplifiers} tact the nearest Pioneer authorized service center. (2.44 meters)
that produce heat. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING -— If an outside
POWER SOURCES — The appliance should be con- antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be Fig. A
nected to a power supply only of the type describ- sure the antenna system is grounded so as to pro-
ed in the operating instructions or as marked on the vide some protection against voltage surges and a) Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm?) copper or No. 8 AWG
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
built up static charges.
In the U.S.A. section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NEPA No. 70-1981, provides informa-
tion with respect to proper groundig of the mast b) Secure lead-in wire from antenna to antenna
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of groun-
(8.4 mm?) aluminum or No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm?)
copper-clad steel or bronze wire, or larger as
ground wires for both mast and lead-in,
discharge unit and mast ground wire to house with
stand-off insulators, spaced from 4 feet (1.22
where they exit from the appliance.
ding conductors, location of antenna-discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and re-
quirements for the grounding electrode. See Fig.
A.
IMPORTANT [FOR KU MODEL]
The lightning flash with arrowhead,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user of the presence of
uninsulated ''dangerous voitage'' within
the product's enclosure that may be of
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.
meters) to 6 feet (1.83 meters) apart.
c) Mount antenna discharge unit as closely as possi-
ble to where lead-in enters house.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alertthe
user of the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) in-
structions in the literature accompanying
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT
To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user ser-
viceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
If the apparatus is fitted with AC main power outlet(s), see REAR
PANEL FACILITIES for convenient connection of additional Hi-Fi
component(s).
Make all connections to the AC outilet(s) and the signal terminals
first. Connect the plug to the wall socket last; make sure that the
power switch is off.
Disconnect the wall plug when the equipment is not in regular use,
e.g. when on vacation.
FOR USE IN UNITED KINGDOM AND
AUSTRALIA
CAUTION 240 V: Mains supply voitage is factory
adjusted at 240 V.
the appliance.
FOR USE IN UNITED KINGDOM
Equipment sold in the U.K. is not supplied with a power
plug.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance wit h the
following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the ter-
minals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terrninal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the ter-
minal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.