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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.

HEAT–

The 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)

Summary of Contents for M-AX10

Page 1: ...DUAL DRIVE AMPLIFIER M AX10 Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ... 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 co...

Page 3: ...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 u...

Page 4: ...ould 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 Sin...

Page 5: ... 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 PREPAR...

Page 6: ... the internal temperature to rise which may lead to breakdown or fire hazard OPENING THE FRONT DOOR Press the front door at the bottom as illustrated CONNECTING THE INPUT CORDS Use audio cords with pins Make sure that you insert the pins as far as they will go Take care to connect L and R correctly CONNECTING THE SPEAKER CORDS 1 Remove the vinyl covering from the end of the cord and twist the wire...

Page 7: ...rminal for connecting CD players control amplifiers channel dividers and other components SPEAKERS R These are terminals for right hand speakers INPUT 1 This is an input terminal for connecting CD players control amplifiers channel dividers and other components SPEAKERS L These are terminals for left hand speakers Earth This is used for an earth connection with a source apparatus equipped with an ...

Page 8: ... while the output is muted eight seconds after switching the power on 4 ATT THROUGH BEWARE If this button is used the volume will be heard at maximum level Pressing the ATT THROUGH button for two seconds or longer causes the sound to be output through the speakers without passing through the attenuator circuit However because the mute circuit is activated there is no sound for five seconds after t...

Page 9: ...cators light up to show whether INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 has been selected They both light up in Separate mode AM PANEL LIGHT This illuminates the display panel METHODS OF CONNECTION The M AX10 has four built in amplifier channels which can be connected by means of three different operation modes bridge dual and separate You may select the mode which best suits your purpose and the equipment you are con...

Page 10: ...ly without passing through the control amplifier CONNECTING AND OPERATING AC IN BEWARE Take care to connect only to a speaker system with an impedance of at least 6 To ascertain speaker impedance you should refer to the manual which came with the system If the impedance of your speakers is less than 6 you cannot use a bridge connection You should employ a dual connection instead CD player Control ...

Page 11: ...indicator has lit up Note that it will not light up if the illumination button is switched off USE THE INPUT BUTTON TO SELECT THE INPUT DEVICE The selected input indicator will light up PRESS THE ATT THROUGH BUTTON FOR TWO SECONDS OR LONGER The ATT THROUGH indicator will light up and the sound will emerge after a delay of five seconds It will be at maximum volume so you should adjust the volume on...

Page 12: ...ier You should connect this appliance s HIGH speaker terminals to the tweeter terminals on the speaker system and the LOW speaker terminals to the speakers woofer terminals CONNECTING AND OPERATING BEWARE Take care to connect only to a speaker system with an impedance of at least 3 To ascertain speaker impedance you should refer to the manual which came with the system You can also connect ordinar...

Page 13: ...icator has lit up Note that it will not light up if the illumination button is switched off USE THE INPUT BUTTON TO SELECT THE INPUT DEVICE The selected input indicator will light up PRESS THE ATT THROUGH BUTTON FOR TWO SECONDS OR LONGER The ATT THROUGH indicator will light up and the sound will emerge after a delay of five seconds It will be at maximum volume so you should adjust the volume on th...

Page 14: ...rk or the speaker network should be detachable as with the Pioneer S AX10 CONNECTING AND OPERATING BEWARE Take care to connect only to a speaker system with an impedance of at least 3 To ascertain speaker impedance you should refer to the manual which came with the system AC IN CD player Control amplifier Channel divider To tweeter terminal To woofer terminal No speaker network or speaker with det...

Page 15: ...HE VOLUME ON THE CONTROL AMPLIFIER You should refer to the Directions for Use which came with the control amplifier USE THE ATTENUATOR DIAL TO ADJUST THE HIGH FREQUENCY CHANNEL VOLUME 0 to 15 0 dB If you are not using the attenuator circuit you should press the ATT THROUGH button for at least two seconds The ATT THROUGH button will light up and the sound will emerge after a delay of five seconds S...

Page 16: ...RATION MODE switch is not pointing to SEPARATE The ATTENUATOR knob has been turned full left while the ATT THROUGH button is switched off Solution Insert the power plug into the socket Connect properly Wipe the dirt off Depress in accordance with the reproduction equipment Refer to pages 10 15 and connect correctly Connect properly Make sure that the OPERATION MODE switch is pointing to SEPARATE A...

Page 17: ...T H D 1 4 W 105W X 4 T H D 1 8 W 65W X 4 Total harmonic distortion Bridge mode 20 Hz to 20kHz 100W 8 W 0 08 Dual Separate mode 20 Hz to 20kHz 30W 8 W 0 06 Input sensitivity Impedance INPUT1 2 1V 47kW Frequency Response INPUT1 2 5Hz to 150kHz 0dB 3dB Dumping factor 1kHz 20Hz to 20kHz 400 300 Signal to Noise ratio IHF short circuit A network ATT THROUGH ON INPUT 1 2 125dB Channel separation 20Hz to ...

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