Pioneer A-66X User Manual

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The operating instruc-
tions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNING — Ali warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be adhered
to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
WATER AND MOISTURE — The appliance should
not be used near water — for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
LOCATION — The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The appliance
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
VENTILATION — The appliance should be situated so
that its location or position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or
similar surface that may block the ventilation open-
ings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of
air through the ventilation openings.
HEAT — The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
POWER SOURCES — The appliance should be con-
nected to a power supply only of the type describ-
ed in the operating instructions or as marked on the
appliance.
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 receptacies, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
POLARIZATION — If your purchased product is pro-
vided with a polarized power plug, please read the
following instructions. This product is equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other). This plug
will fit into the power 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.
CLEANING — The appliance 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.
IMPORTANT 1
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of 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 2
If the apparatus is fitted with AC mains power outlet(s),
see REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenient connec-
tion of additional Hi-Fi component(s). Make all connec-
tions to the AC outlet(s) and the signal terminals first.
Connect the plug to the wall socket last, make sure that
the power switch is off. Disconnect the wall plug when
the equipment is not in (regular) use, e.g. when on
vacation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
POWER LINES — An outdoor antenna should be
located away from power lines.
NONUSE PERIODS — The power cord of the ap-
pliance should be unplugged from the outlet when
left unused for a long period of time.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Care should be
taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings.
charges.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an
outside antenna is connected to the antenna
terminal, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built up static
In the U.S.A. section 810 of the Nationa! Elec-
trical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, pro-
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — The appliance vides information with respect to proper
should be serviced by Pioneer authorized service
center or qualified service personne! when:
e The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
® Qbjects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance; or
® The appliance has been exposed to rain; or Fig. A.
e The appliance does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
e The appliance has been dropped; or the enclosure
damaged.
SERVICING — The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions. For all other servicing, con-
tact the nearest Pioneer authorized service center.
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grounding of the mast and supporting struc-
ture, grounding of the lead-in wire to an anten-
na discharge unit, size of grounding conduc-
tors, location of antenna-discharge unit, con-
nection to grounding electrodes, and re-
quirements for the grounding electrode. See
Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm?)
copper, No. 8 AWG (8.4
mm?) aluminum, No. 17
AWG (1.0 mm?) copper-
clad steel, bronze wire, or
larger as ground wire.
Secure antenna lead-in and
ground wires to house with
stand-off insulators spaced
from 4 feet (1.22 meters) to
6 feet (1.83 meters} apart.
Mount antenna discharge
unit as closely as possible to
where lead-in enters house.
Use jumper wire not smaller
than No.6 AWG (13.3 mm?)
copper or equivalent when
separate antenna-ground-
ing electrode is used.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle ts
intended to alert the user of the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this ap-
paratus may not correspond with the coloured marking
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or col-
oured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or col-
oured red.
Equipment sold in the U.K. is not supplied with a
power plug.

Pioneer A-66X Specifications

Power

continuous_average_power_output_per_channel	80 watts
power_requirements_HE_model	a.c. 220 V ~, 50/60 Hz
power_requirements_YP_models	a.c. 240 V ~, 50/60 Hz
power_consumption_HE_HB_YP_models	600 W
continuous_power_output_both_channels_driven	90W +90W
DIN_continuous_power_output_both_channels_driven	95W+95W

Audio Specifications

total_harmonic_distortion	0.007%
output_bandwidth_IHF	5 Hz to 45 kHz
damping_factor	60

Input Specifications

phono_MM_sensitivity_impedance	2.5 mV/50 kQ
phono_MC_sensitivity_impedance	0.2 mV/100 Q2
tuner_CD_tape_play_video_aux_sensitivity_impedance	150 mV/50 kQ2

Frequency Response

phono_MM_frequency_response	20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.3 dB, -0.3 dB
phono_MC_frequency_response	20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB, -0.5 dB
tuner_CD_video_aux_frequency_response	5 Hz to 100 kHz, +0 dB, -3 dB

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions_mm	420 (W) x 416 (D) x 134 (H) mm
dimensions_in	16-9/16(W) x 16-3/8(D) x 5-1/4(H) in
weight_without_package	10.9 kg/23 Ib 15 oz