About the AC adapterSafety instructions

To ensure your personal safety and to maximize the full operating potential of your unit, read and follow these safety instructions.

Read & Retain Instructions

Read all operating and user information provided with this product.

Cleaning

Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior housing. Avoid using any fluids including liquid, aerosol or alcohol-based cleaning products.

Water or Moisture

Avoid operating or locating this product near water or other sources of fluid.

Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall and be seriously damaged.

Ventilation

Do not block or cover this product in use. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless properly ventilated.

Environment

Avoid placing this product in a location with exposure to large quantities of dust, high temperatures, high humidity, or subject to excessive vibrations or shocks.

Power Sources

Operate this product only from the recommended power sources. If you are unsure of the power source, consult an authorized Pioneer representative.

Power-Cord Protection

When unplugging the unit, pull on the plug – not on the cord. Do not handle the cord or plug with wet hands; doing so could cause an electric short or shock. Do not allow anything to pinch or rest on the power cord and do not place in a walkway.

Power

Turn OFF the system before installing this or any other hardware device.

Overloading

Avoid connecting too many devices to a single wall socket or power source as this can cause fires or short circuits.

Object & Liquid Entry

Never push inappropriate objects in to the device. Avoid spilling any liquids in to or on the outside of the drive.

Servicing

Opening or removing the cover exposes you to possible electrical shock or other danger. Contact a Pioneer authorized service representative for repairing this product (refer to the enclosed Service & Support Card).

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the unit and refer servicing to qualified service personnel in the following situations:

!When the power cord, plug, or chassis is damaged.

!If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

!If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

!If the product does not operate normally when the operating instruc- tions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and can require extensive work by a qualified tech- nician to restore the unit to its normal operation.

!When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

Check that there are no irregularities with the AC adapter or power plug, then insert the power plug into the specified position of the AC adapter using the specified procedure until a click is heard. For details, see Mounting the power plug on page 9.

If there are irregularities with the AC adapter or power plug, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

!Do not place the AC adapter cord around your neck. Doing so could result in suffocation.

!Do not use this unit with a coin, paper clip or other metal object stuck between the AC adapter and power plug. Doing so could cause a short circuit, leading to fire or electric shock.

!When mounting the AC adapter on a wall outlet, make sure there is no space between the AC adapter and the wall outlet. Faulty contact or a coin, paper clip or other metal object getting stuck in the space could cause a short circuit, leading to fire or electric shock.

Coin, paper clip or other metal object

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!The power plug could come detached from the AC adapter and remain in the power outlet if someone trips on the AC adapter’s power cord or if something hits the AC adapter. If this happens, remove the power plug remaining in the outlet with dry hands, hold- ing it as shown on the diagram below and without touching metal parts. Do not use any tools to remove it.

Do not touch.

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