Before you start, Installing the receiver

Before you start

• Power cord x 1 (Multi-voltage NTSC model x 2)

All models

NTSC model only

•Flat-bladed adapter (Multi-voltage model only)

•Antenna converter (Multi-voltage model only)

•These operating instructions

Note

•The accessories will be different depending on the country of purchase. Where two power cords are included, make sure to use the cord appropriate for your country or region.

Installing the receiver

•When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.

Don’t install it on the following places:

–on a color TV (the screen may distort)

–near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.

–in direct sunlight

–in damp or wet areas

–in extremely hot or cold areas

–in places where there is vibration or other movement

–in places that are very dusty

–in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

Opening the front panel

To open the front panel, push gently on the lower third of the panel with your finger.

Using the remote control

Loading the batteries

Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below using alkaline batteries (AA IEC LR6) batteries. When you notice a decrease in the operating range, replace all batteries with new ones.

Caution

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:

•Don’t mix new and old batteries together.

•Don’t use different kinds of batteries together— although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.

•Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compart- ment.

•Remove batteries from equipment that isn’t going to be used for a month or more.

•When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

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Pioneer VSX-AX5Ai-S manual Before you start, Installing the receiver, Opening the front panel

Models: VSX-AX5Ai-S VSX-AX5Ai-G