Pioneer VSX-409RDS operating instructions Ventilation, Information to User

Congratulations on buying this fine 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.

THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZ-

ARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

VENTILATION

¦When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 20 cm at top, 15 cm at rear, and 15 cm at each side). If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with performance or causing malfunctions.

¦Do not place on a thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric having a thck pile. Do not cover with fabric or covering.

Anything that blocks ventilation will cause intenal tempture to rise, which may lead to breakdown or fire hazard.

This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE Marking Directive (93/68/EEC).

IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 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 exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT		The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must	Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal
			of a three-pin plug.
		not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can
		result in electric shock. The plug or adaptor of the	NOTE
FOR USE IN THE UNITED		distribution panel should be provided with a 5 amp
			After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover
		fuse. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
KINGDOM			in the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover
		of this appliance may not correspond with coloured
			which corresponds to the colour of the insert in
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in		markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
			the base of the plug or the word that is embossed
accordance with the following code:		proceed as follows:
			on the base of the plug, and the appliance must
Blue :	neutral	The wire which is coloured blue must be
			not be used without a fuse cover. If lost,
Brown :	live	connected to the terminal which is marked with
			replacement fuse covers can be obtained from
If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket		the letter N or coloured black.
			your dealer.
outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable		The wire which is coloured brown must be
			Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I. or A.S.T.A. to
plug fitted.		connected to the terminal which is marked with
			B.S. 1362 should be used.
		the letter L or coloured red.

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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