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Before Using This Product
BRIDGEABLE POWER AMPLIFIERThank you for purchasing this PIONEERWARNING
After-sales service for Pioneer
product. It is designed to give you manyCAUTION
years of enjoyment.productsY Handling the cord on this product or cords associ-
PIONEER SUGGESTS USING A PRO-Never replace the fuse with one of greaterated with accessories sold with the product will
AMPLIFICATEUR DE PUISSANCESelecting fine audio equipment such as the unit youOve just purchased is only the start of your
FESSIONAL INSTALLER DUE TO THEPlease contact the dealer or distributor from wherevalue or rating than the original fuse. Useexpose you to lead, a chemical known to the State
musical enjoyment. Now itOs time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your
PONTABLECOMPLEXITY OF THIS PRODUCT.you purchased the product for its after-sales ser-of an improper fuse could result in over-of California and other governmental entities to
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries AssociationOs Consumer
Please read all instructions and WARN-vice (including warranty conditions) or any otherheating and smoke and could cause dam-cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduc-
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.INGS in this manual before attemptinginformation. In case the necessary information istive harm. Wash hands after handling.
age to the product and injury including
One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortionNand,operation. Should you have any questions,not available, please contact the companies listedburns.Y Always use the special red battery and ground
most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.contact your nearest Pioneer authorizedbelow:wire [RD-223], which is sold separately. Connect
Please do not ship your product to the companiesthe battery wire directly to the car battery positive
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing Ocomfort level� adapts to higher volumes ofdealer or installation specialist.
at the addresses listed below for repair withoutterminal (+) and the ground wire to the car body.
sound. So what sounds Onormal� can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard againstCAUTION
advance contact.Y Do not touch the amplifier with wet hands.
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.Information to UserOtherwise you may get an electric shock. Also, do
7 U.S.A.Diagram A - ProperDiagram B - Impropernot touch the amplifier when it is wet.
To establish a safe level:
Alteration or modifications carried outY For traffic safety and to maintain safe driving
OwnerOs ManualPioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
" Start your volume control at a low setting.without appropriate authorization may84conditions, keep the volume low enough so that
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION
" Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.invalidate the userOs right to operate the+ Ohm -+ Ohm -you can still hear normal traffic sound.
P.O. Box 1760SpeakerSpeaker
equipment.Y Check the connections of the power supply and
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:Long Beach, CA 90801-1760
speakers if the fuse of the separately sold battery
" Set the dial and leave it there.800-421-140484
wire or the amplifier fuse blows. Detect the cause
GM-3000TImportant+ Ohm-+ Ohm-
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all,7 CANADASpeakerSpeakerand solve the problem, then replace the fuse with
another one of the same size and rating.
we want you listening for a lifetime.The serial number of this amplifier is writ-Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
L+R-L+R-Y To prevent malfunction of the amplifier and
ten on the bottom of the unit. For your CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
We Want You Listening For A Lifetimespeakers, the protective circuit will cut the power
Mode dOemploiown security and convenience, write itDEPARTMENTAmplifierAmplifierPioneerPioneer
supply to the amplifier (sound will stop) when an
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Sincedown on the enclosed warranty card. Keep
300 Allstate Parkwayabnormal condition occurs. In such a case, switch
4 Ohm Bridged Mode2 Ohm Bridged Mode
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and thethe card handy for future reference.Markham, Ontario L3R OP2the power to the system OFF and check the
Electronic Industries AssociationOs Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged(905) 479-4411connection of the power supply and speakers.
1-877-283-5901Do NOT install or use your Pioneer ampli-Detect the cause and solve the problem.
exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.
fier by wiring speakers rated at 4 Ohm (orY Contact the dealer if you cannot detect the cause.
DecibelFor warranty information please see the Limited
lower) in parallel to achieve a 2 Ohm (orY To prevent an electric shock or short-circuit
LevelExampleWarranty sheet included with your product.lower) bridged mode (Diagram B).during connection and installation, be sure to
PIONEER CORPORATION30Quiet library, soft whispersAmplifier damage, smoke, and overheatingdisconnect the negative (�) terminal of the battery
4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO 153-8654, JAPANcould result from improper bridging. Thebeforehand.
40Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
amplifier surface could also become hot toY Confirm that no parts are behind the panel when
PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.50Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet officeProduct registrationdrilling a hole for installation of the amplifier. Be
the touch and minor burns could result.
P.O. Box 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A.60Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
sure to protect all cables and important equipment
To properly install or use a bridged mode
TEL: (800) 421-1404Visit us at the following site:
70Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurantfor a two-channel amplifier and achieve a 4such as fuel lines, brake lines and the electrical
PIONEER EUROPE NVwiring from damage.
80Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.& load, wire two 8 & speakers in parallel
Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium
with Left + and Right - (Diagram A) or use
TEL: (0) 3/570.05.11THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
a single 4 & speaker. For a four-channel
PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD.90Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
amplifier, follow the speaker output con-
253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936100Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
1 Register your product. We will keep the details ofnection diagram for bridging as shown on
TEL: 65-6472-1111120Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
your purchase on file to help you refer to thisthe back of your amplifier, and wire two 8
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.140Gunshot blast, jet plane
information in the event of an insurance claim& speakers in parallel to achieve a 4 &
178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia
180Rocket launching padsuch as loss or theft.load or use a single 4 & speaker per chan-
TEL: (03) 9586-6300Published by Pioneer Corporation. 2 Receive updates on the latest products and tech-
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PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.Copyright ? 2004 by Pioneer Corporation. nologies.Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.If you have any questions or concerns,
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300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada3 Download ownerOs manuals, order product cata-please contact your local authorized
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