PIONEER M-AX10/NY Owner's Manual

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DUAL-DRIVE AMPLIFIER
M-AX10
Operating Instructions
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DUAL-DRIVE AMPLIFIER
M-AX10
Operating Instructions
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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.
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT
USE
THIS
(POLARIZED)
PLUG
WITH
AN
EXTENSION CORD. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO
PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES
NE
PAS
UTILISER
CETTE
FICHE
POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE
COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF
SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS
EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE'A DECOUVERT
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The serial number for this equipment is located on
the rear panel. Please write this serial number on
your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure
area. This is for your security.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
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.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALlFIED 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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION: AFIN DE PREVENIR TOUS RISQUES DE
CHOC ELECTRIOUE OU DE DEBUT D'ENCENDIE, NE
PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA
PLUIE.
This product complies with the Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC,
92/31/EEC) and CE Marking Directive (93/69/EEC).
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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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 shouId 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 manufactuter'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.
NQNUSE PERIODS ­ The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
· If this product is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). It will fit into the
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
· If this product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding type plug.
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
where they exit from the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING ­ If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges Article
810 of the National Electrical Code. ANSI/NFPA 70.
provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See Figure A.
LIGHTNING ­ For added protection for this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
POWER LINES ­ An outside antenna system should not
be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. 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.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY ­ Never push objects of any
kind into this product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
SERVICING ­ Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE ­ Unplug this product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
· When the power-supply cord or plug 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 by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
· If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
· When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance ­ this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS ­ When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
or have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK ­ Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING ­ The product should
not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT­The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. A
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EOUIPMENT
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate
the equipment.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
NEC ­ NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
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Dear Customer:
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only
the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can
maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and
the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to
get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the
sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring ordistortion-and,
most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to
higher volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and
harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe
level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
· Start your volume control at a low setting.
· Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and
without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
· Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in
the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
Power cord CAUTION!
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by
tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands
are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not
place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or
pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other
cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not
likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or
give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while.
When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized
service center or your dealer for a replacement.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and
enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it
is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's
Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to
excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level
Example
30
Quiet library, soft whispers
40
Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50
Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60
Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70
Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80
Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER
CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90
Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100
Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120
Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140
Gunshot blast, jet plane
180
Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
.
Maintenance of External Surfaces
· Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe
off dust and dirt.
· When the surfaces are dirty, wipe with a
soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser
diluted five or six times with water, and
wrung out well, and then wipe again with
a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or
cleaners.
· Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide
sprays or other chemicals on or near this
unit, since these will corrode the surfaces.
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· Choice of three speaker drive modes: bridge, dual and separate
High-power design with two 230 W / 6
(DIN), 200 W / 6 (FTC) channels in bridge mode, or four
110 W / 3
(DIN), 90 W / 3 (FTC) channels in dual and separate modes.
· With DAC (Digital Accurate Control) attenuator
Attenuation is achieved by switching trimmed high-precision resistors. There is no gang error
between the right and left channels, nor is there any increased impedance resulting from the
position of the attenuator, as is seen in conventional types. S/N is maximised and separation is
minimised.
In dual and bridge modes the DAC attenuator functions as a volume control, and in separate mode
as an attenuator (0 to -15 dB, in 0.5 dB steps). In either case, it facilitates adjustment in 31 stages.
· Hybrid brass stay construction
Highly rigid hybrid brass stays with high specific gravity impart greatly increased rigidity to the
chassis, permitting it to retain a power supply transformer, electrolytic capacitor, heat sink and
similar heavy items.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
PREPARATIONS
OPERATION
APPENDIX
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Names and functions of the different parts . . . . . . . . . .7
Rear surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting and operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Bridge connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
How to operate in bridge connection mode . . . . .11
Dual connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
How to operate in dual connection mode . . . . . . .13
Separate connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
How to operate in separate connection mode . . .15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
PREP
ARA
TIONS
OPERA
TION
APPENDIX

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