Before Using This Product
BRIDGEABLE POWER AMPLIFIERThank you for purchasing this PIONEERComposition of Manual
product. It is designed to give you many
years of enjoyment.This manual applies to the GM-X962 and
PIONEER SUGGESTS USING A PRO-GM-X862. However, the illustrations show
AMPLIFICATEUR DE PUISSANCESelecting fine audio equipment such as the unit youOve just purchased is only the start of your
FESSIONAL INSTALLER DUE TO THEthe GM-X962.
musical enjoyment. Now itOs time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your
PONTABLECOMPLEXITY OF THIS PRODUCT.
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries AssociationOs Consumer
Please read all instructions and WARN-
WARNING
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.INGS in this manual before attempting
One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortionNand,operation. Should you have any questions,Y Always use the special red battery and ground
most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.contact your nearest Pioneer authorized
wire [RD-223], which is sold separately. Connect
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing Ocomfort level� adapts to higher volumes ofdealer or installation specialist.the battery wire directly to the car battery positive
OwnerOs Manualsound. So what sounds Onormal� can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard againstterminal (+) and the ground wire to the car body.
Y Do not touch the amplifier with wet hands.
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.Important
Otherwise you may get an electric shock. Also, do
To establish a safe level:not touch the amplifier when it is wet.
The serial number of this amplifier is writ-
" Start your volume control at a low setting.ten on the bottom of the unit. For your Y For traffic safety and to maintain safe driving
" Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.own security and convenience, write itconditions, keep the volume low enough so that
GM-X962you can still hear normal traffic sound.
down on the enclosed warranty card. Keep
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:Y Check the connections of the power supply and
the card handy for future reference.
" Set the dial and leave it there.speakers if the fuse of the separately sold battery
wire or the amplifier fuse blows. Detect the cause
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all,
GM-X862After-sales service for Pioneerand solve the problem, then replace the fuse with
we want you listening for a lifetime.another one of the same size and rating.
products
Y To prevent malfunction of the amplifier and
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
speakers, the protective circuit will cut the power
Please contact the dealer or distributor from where
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Sincesupply to the amplifier (sound will stop) when an
Mode dOemploiyou purchased the product for its after-sales ser-
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and theabnormal condition occurs. In such a case, switch
vice (including warranty conditions) or any other
the power to the system OFF and check the
Electronic Industries AssociationOs Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolongedinformation. In case the necessary information is
connection of the power supply and speakers.
not available, please contact the companies listed
exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.Detect the cause and solve the problem.
below:
DecibelY Contact the dealer if you cannot detect the cause.
Please do not ship your product to the companies
Y To prevent an electric shock or short-circuit
LevelExampleat the addresses listed below for repair without
during connection and installation, be sure to
30Quiet library, soft whispersadvance contact.
disconnect the negative (�) terminal of the battery
PIONEER CORPORATION40Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from trafficbeforehand.
7 U.S.A.
4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO 153-8654, JAPAN50Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet officeY Confirm that no parts are behind the panel when
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.drilling a hole for installation of the amplifier. Be
60Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION
sure to protect all cables and important equipment
70Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
P.O. Box 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A.P.O. Box 1760such as fuel lines, brake lines and the electrical
TEL: (800) 421-140480Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.Long Beach, CA 90801-1760
wiring from damage.
PIONEER EUROPE NV800-421-1404
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium
90Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
TEL: (0) 3/570.05.117 CANADA
100Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
120Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, AustraliaCUSTOMER SATISFACTION
TEL: (03) 9586-6300140Gunshot blast, jet planeDEPARTMENT
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.180Rocket launching pad300 Allstate Parkway
Published by Pioneer Corporation.
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, CanadaInformation courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.Markham, Ontario L3R OP2
Copyright ? 2001 by Pioneer Corporation.
TEL: (905) 479-4411All rights reserved.(905) 479-4411
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Publication de Pioneer Corporation.
Copyright ? 2001 Pioneer Corporation. For warranty information please see the LimitedSan Lorenzo 1009 3er. Piso Desp. 302
Col. Del Valle Mexico, D.F. C.P. 03100Tous droits de reproduction et de traduction
Warranty sheet included with your product.
TEL: 5-688-52-90rŽservŽs.
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ImprimŽ aux Etats-Unis
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