Pioneer A-30-K: Before you start

Before you start: Pioneer A-30-K

01 Before you start

Chapter 1:

Do not use any batteries other than the ones

specified. Also, do not use a new battery together

with an old one.

Installing the amplifier

Before you start

When loading the batteries into the remote control,

When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level

set them in the proper direction, as indicated by the

and stable surface.

polarity marks ( and ).

Don’t install it on the following places:

Do not heat batteries, disassemble them, or throw

2 Insert the new batteries, matching the

– on a color TV (the screen may distort)

them into flames or water.

– near a cassette deck (or close to a device that

What’s in the box

polarities as indicated inside the case.

Batteries may have different voltages, even if they

gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the

are the same size and shape. Do not use different

the sound.

box when you open it.

A-30

A-20

types of batteries together.

– in direct sunlight

To prevent leakage of battery fluid, remove the

Remote control (Except A-10)

batteries if you do not plan to use the remote

– in damp or wet areas

AAA/IEC R03 dry cell batteries x2 (Except A-10)

control for a long period of time (1 month or more).

– in extremely hot or cold areas

•Power cord

If the fluid should leak, wipe it carefully off the

– in places where there is vibration or other

Warranty card

inside of the case, then insert new batteries. If a

movement

battery should leak and the fluid should get on your

– in places that are very dusty

Operating instructions (This document)

skin, flush it off with large quantities of water.

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

When disposing of used batteries, please comply

kitchen)

Note

with governmental regulations or environmental

Do not mount the unit on a sofa or other object or

public institution’s rules that apply in your country/

material with absorbent qualities, since sound

Illustrations featured in the Operating Instructions

area.

quality may be adversely affected.

may have been modified or simplified for ease of

explanation, and may therefore differ from the

3 Close the rear lid.

Using the remote control

actual product appearance.

A-30

A-20

The remote has a range of about 7 m at an angle of about

The illustrations used here are mainly of the A-30.

30º from the remote sensor.

Loading the batteries in the remote

control (Except A-10)

1 Open the rear lid.

A-30

A-20

The batteries included with the unit have been provided

to allow you check product operation and may not last

long. We recommend using alkaline batteries that have

a longer life.

Keep in mind the following when using the remote

WARNING

control:

Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the

other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or

remote and the remote sensor on the unit.

near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak,

Remote operation may become unreliable if strong

overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce

sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s

the life or performance of batteries.

remote sensor.

Remote controllers for different devices can

interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for

Caution

other equipment located close to this unit.

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as

Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in

leakage and bursting. Observe the following

the operating range of the remote.

precautions:

When inserting the batteries, make sure not to

damage the springs on the battery’s terminals.

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