Pioneer VSX-D309 manual Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The product 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.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-used for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION	OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never
Ö If this product is equipped with a	push objects of any kind into this product
polarized alternating current line plug (a	through openings as they may touch
plug having one blade wider than the	dangerous voltage points or short-out
other), it will fit into the outlet only one	parts that could result in a fire or electric
way. This is a safety feature. If you are	shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
unable to insert the plug fully into the	the product.
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug	SERVICING — Do not attempt to service
should still fail to fit, contact your	this product yourself as opening or
electrician to replace your obsolete	removing covers may expose you to
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose	dangerous voltage or other hazards.
of the polarized plug.	Refer all servicing to qualified service
Ö If this product is equipped with a three-	personnel.
wire grounding type plug, a plug having	DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug
a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into	this product from the wall outlet and
a grounding type power outlet. This is a	refer servicing to qualified service
safety feature. If you are unable to insert	personnel under	the	following
the plug into the outlet, contact your	conditions:
electrician to replace your obsolete	Ö When the power-supply cord or plug is
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose	damaged.
of the grounding type plug.	Ö If liquid has been spilled, or objects
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-	have fallen into the product.
supply cords should be routed so that	Ö If the product has been exposed to rain
they are not likely to be walked on or	or water.
pinched by items placed upon or against	Ö If the product does not operate normally
them, paying particular attention to cords	by following the operating instructions.
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and	Adjust only those controls that are
the point where they exit from the	covered by the operating instructions
product.	as an improper adjustment of other
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If	controls may result in damage and will
an outside antenna or cable system is	often require extensive work by a
connected to the product, be sure the	qualified technician to restore the
antenna or cable system is grounded so	product to its normal operation.
as to provide some protection against	Ö If the product has been dropped or
voltage surges and built-up static	damaged in any way.
charges. Article 810 of the National	Ö When the product exhibits a distinct
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides	change in performance — this indicates
information with regard to proper	a need for service.
grounding of the mast and supporting	REPLACEMENT PARTS		— When
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire	replacement parts are required, be sure
to an antenna discharge unit, size of	the service technician has used
grounding conductors, location of	replacement parts specified by the
antenna-discharge unit, connection to	manufacturer or have the same
grounding electrodes, and requirements	characteristics as the original part.
for the grounding electrode. See Figure	Unauthorized substitutions may result
A.	in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this	SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any
product during a lightning storm, or when	service or repairs to this product, ask
it is left unattended and unused for long	the service technician to perform safety
periods of time, unplug it from the wall	checks to determine that the product is
outlet and disconnect the antenna or	in proper operating condition.
cable system. This will prevent damage	WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The
to the product due to lightning and	product should not be mounted to a
power-line surges.	wall or ceiling.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna	HEAT — The product should be situated
system should not be located in the	away from heat sources such as
vicinity of overhead power lines or other	radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
electric light or power circuits, or where	products (including	amplifiers) that
it can fall into such power lines or circuits.	produce heat.
When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines
or circuits as contact with them might
be fatal.
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall
outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.	ANTENNA
	LEAD IN
	WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
	ANTENNA
	DISCHARGE UNIT
	(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
SERVICE	(NEC SECTION 810-21)
EQUIPMENT
	GROUND CLAMPS
	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
Fig. A	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
	(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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