Pioneer A-70-S: Before you start

01 Before you start

Chapter 1:

Using the remote control

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

30º from the remote sensor.

Before you start

The batteries included with the unit have been provided

to allow you check product operation and may not last

What’s in the box

long. We recommend using alkaline batteries that have

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the

a longer life.

box when you open it.

•Remote control

WARNING

• AAA/IEC R03 dry cell batteries x2

• Short pin plug x 2

• Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or

(At time of purchase, these plugs have been factory

other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or

installed in the rear panel’s PHONO IN terminals.)

near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak,

• Power cord (Length: 1.8 m)

overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce

• Warranty card

the life or performance of batteries.

Keep in mind the following when using the remote

• Caution sheet (To first-time users)

Caution

control:

• Operating instructions (This document)

• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as

remote and the remote sensor on the unit.

Note

leakage and bursting. Observe the following

• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong

precautions:

• Illustrations featured in the Operating Instructions

sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s

may have been modified or simplified for ease of

• When inserting the batteries, make sure not to

remote sensor.

explanation, and may therefore differ from the

damage the springs on the battery’s  terminals.

• Remote controllers for different devices can

interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for

actual product appearance.

This can cause batteries to leak or overheat.

• The illustrations used here are mainly of the A-70.

• Do not use any batteries other than the ones

other equipment located close to this unit.

specified. Also, do not use a new battery together

• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in

with an old one.

the operating range of the remote.

• When loading the batteries into the remote control,

Loading the batteries in the remote

set them in the proper direction, as indicated by the

polarity marks ( and ).

control

• Do not heat batteries, disassemble them, or throw

Installing the amplifier

them into flames or water.

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

• Batteries may have different voltages, even if they

and stable surface.

are the same size and shape. Do not use different

• Don’t install it on the following places:

types of batteries together.

– on a color TV (the screen may distort)

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• To prevent leakage of battery fluid, remove the

batteries if you do not plan to use the remote

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

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

gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with

If the fluid should leak, wipe it carefully off the

the sound.

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

– in direct sunlight

battery should leak and the fluid should get on your

– in damp or wet areas

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skin, flush it off with large quantities of water.

– in extremely hot or cold areas

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply

– in places where there is vibration or other

with governmental regulations or environmental

1 Open the rear lid.

movement

public institution’s rules that apply in your country/

– in places that are very dusty

area.

2 Insert the new batteries, matching the

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

kitchen)

polarities as indicated inside the case.

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

3 Close the rear lid.

material with absorbent qualities, since sound

quality may be adversely affected.

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