Pioneer A-10AE User Manual
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Instruction Manual
A-10AE
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
Basic Operations
Before use
Preparations
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Others
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Table of Contents What’s in the box
Before use
What’s in the box ................................................ 2
Safety Information............................................... 3
Part Names ............................................................5
Front Panel ........................................................ 5
Rear Panel ......................................................... 6
Preparations
Setup and connection .......................................... 7
Connecting Speakers.......................................... 7
Connecting players (LINE IN connection) .......... 8
Connecting players (Turntable connection) ....... 8
Power Cord Hookup............................................ 9
Before play .......................................................... 10
Turn on the power of the unit ........................... 10
Speaker impedance settings ............................ 10
Basic Operations
Playback ...............................................................11
Switching input and adjusting the volume .........11
Using the Direct Function ..................................11
Adjusting the sound quality and balance ......... 12
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1. Main unit (1)
≥ Instruction Manual (This document)
0 Connect speakers with 4 ≠ to 16 ≠ impedance.
0 The power cord must be connected only after all other
cable connections are completed.
0 We will not accept responsibility for damage arising from
the connection of equipment manufactured by other
companies.
0 Specifications and appearance are subject to change
without prior notice.
Before use
Useful functions ................................................. 13
Setting auto standby ........................................ 13
Troubleshooting ................................................. 14
Specifications ..................................................... 16
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Safety Information
Before use
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to 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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or
shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid
near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or
expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame
sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.
Store small parts out of the reach of children and infants. If
accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and
to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the
openings should never be blocked or covered with items
(such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains) or by operating
the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.
Precautions
If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as
a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate
ventilation.
Leave 20 cm (8”) of free space at the top and sides and
10 cm (4”) at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board
above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4”) away from the
rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like gap for warm air to
escape.
Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to
+35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling
vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or
strong artificial light).
Important Notice
The model number and serial number of this equipment
are on the rear or bottom. Record these numbers on your
enclosed warranty card and keep in a safe place for future
reference.
CAUTION
The power switch on this unit will not completely shut off all
power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as
the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to
unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power.
Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that
the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet
in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord
should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left
unused for a long period of time (for example, when on
vacation).
This product is for general household purposes. Any failure
due to use for other than household purposes (such as
long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use
in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged
for even during the warranty period.
Power-Cord Caution
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug
by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when
your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or
electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture,
etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a
knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords
should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped
on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an
electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while.
When you find it damaged, ask your nearest our
authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
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For European models
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equipment
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Symbol examples
for batteries
Information for users on collection and disposal of
old equipment and used batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical and
electronic products and batteries should not be mixed
with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old
products and used batteries, please take them to
applicable collection points in accordance with your
national legislation.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly,
you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of
old products and batteries, please contact your local
municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of
sale where you purchased the items.
These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
For countries outside the European Union:
If you wish to discard these items, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method
of disposal.
WEEE
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Before use
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Front Panel
Part Names
Before use
1. Í STANDBY/ON button
2. DIRECT button/indicator: Switch the DIRECT mode on
and off. The indicator lights when the DIRECT mode is
on. (p11)
3. LOUDNESS button/indicator: Switch the LOUDNESS
mode on and off. The indicator lights when the
LOUDNESS mode is on. (p12)
4. BASS -/+ controller: Enhance or moderate the bass range
of the speakers. (p12)
5. TREBLE -/+ controller: Enhance or moderate the treble
range of the speakers. (p12)
6. BALANCE L/R controller: Adjust the left/right audio
balance. (p12)
7. VOLUME controller
8. Input source indicators: The indicator corresponding to
the selected input source lights.
9. INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switches the input source to be
played.
10.
PHONES jack: Connect stereo headphones with a
standard plug (Ø1/4"/6.3 mm diameter).
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Rear Panel
1. SIGNAL GND terminal: The ground wire of the turntable
is connected.
2. SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker
cables. (Not compatible with connection using banana
plugs or Y plugs.) (p7)
3. Power Cord
4. PHONO MM jacks: Analog audio input jacks for
connecting a turntable. (p8)
5. LINE IN jacks: Input audio signals from a playback device
with an analog audio cable. (p8)
6. LINE OUT jacks: Connect a recording device, such as a
cassette tape deck. Connect to the LINE IN jacks on the
recording device using analog audio cable. To select the
input source for recording, use the INPUT SELECTOR
dial on this unit.
Before use
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Connecting Speakers
Setup and connection
3/8”
(10 mm)
a Speaker Cable
Preparations
(Note) Speaker Impedance
Connect speakers with 4 ≠ to 16 ≠ impedance.
0 Setup: You have to change the setting on this unit if any
of the connected speakers have 4 ≠ or more to less than
8 ≠ impedance. Change the speaker impedance setting
to 4 ≠. (p10)
Connect the Speaker Cables
Make correct connection between the unit’s jacks and
speaker’s jacks (+ side to + side, and - side to - side) for
each channel. If the connection is wrong, a bass sound will
not be reproduced properly due to reverse phase. Twist the
wires exposed from the tip of the speaker cable so that the
wires do not stick out of the speaker terminal when
connecting. If the exposed wires touch the rear panel, or the
+ side and - side wires touch each other, the protection
circuit will be activated.
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Preparations
Network Audio Player
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Turntable
Connecting players (LINE IN
connection)
a Analog Audio Cable
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Connecting players (Turntable
connection)
a Analog Audio Cable
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CD
Connect a playback device with an analog audio cable.
You can connect a turntable that has an MM-type cartridge
to the PHONO jack. Use an analog audio cable to connect a
turntable.
If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the SIGNAL
GND terminal. With some turntables, connecting the ground
wire may cause hum, in which case it should be
disconnected.
0 If the turntable has a built-in audio equalizer, connect it to
an LINE IN jack other than the PHONO jack. Also, if the
turntable uses an MC type cartridge, install an audio
equalizer compatible with the MC type cartridge between
the unit and the turntable, then connect to any LINE IN
jack other than the PHONO jack.
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Power Cord Hookup
a Power Cord
Preparations
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The power cord must be connected only after all other
connections are completed.
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Preparations
Before play
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4Ω
8Ω
Turn on the power of the unit
Press Í STANDBY/ON on this unit.
Speaker impedance settings
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2
3"
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3"
Depending on the speakers you connect, you may need to
change the speaker impedance setting on this unit. Refer to
the page describing speaker connection (p7), and do the
following procedures if the change is required.
1. Press and hold DIRECT until some indicators, such as
the input source indicators "CD/SACD" and "LINE 1", start
blinking on the unit.
0 The unit has switched to the setting mode when the
indicators blink and the current setting is displayed.
2. Take your finger off DIRECT for a moment.
3. Press and hold DIRECT again to change the setting. The
following content switches alternately by pressing and
holding the button.
-4 ≠: "CD/SACD" and "LINE 1" indicators are blinking
-8 ≠ (default value): "CD/SACD", "LINE 1", "LINE 2",
and "LINE 3" indicators are blinking
0 The setting mode ends after 5 seconds elapse with no
operations performed.
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Basic Operations
Playback
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Switching input and adjusting the
volume
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Using the Direct Function
When you turn the DIRECT feature on, the unit bi-passes
the tone control circuits that adjust the bass and treble,
taking the shortest route which favors sound quality.
0 LOUDNESS/BASS/TREBLE (p12) cannot be adjusted
when DIRECT mode is on.
1. Press DIRECT on the main unit to switch on or off. The
DIRECT indicator lights when on.
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Perform the following procedure when the unit is on.
1. Turn the INPUT SELECTOR dial to switch to the input
with the same name as the jack to which you have
connected the player.
For example, select CD/SACD to play the device
connected to the CD/SACD jack.
0 The indicator for the selected input source lights.
2. Start play on the connected player.
3. Adjust the volume with the VOLUME controller.
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Adjusting the sound quality and
balance
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LOUDNESS
When the LOUDNESS function is on, the bass and treble
are emphasized to enable powerful playback audio even at
low volumes.
0 This cannot be set when DIRECT (p11) is on (default
value). Press DIRECT to turn the DIRECT indicator off
before operating. Note that the LOUDNESS setting
reverts to the previous setting when the DIRECT function
is turned off.
1. Press LOUDNESS on the main unit to switch on or off.
The LOUDNESS indicator lights when on.
Basic Operations
BASS
0 This cannot be set when DIRECT (p11) is on (default
value). Press DIRECT to turn the DIRECT indicator off
before operating.
1. Turn the BASS -/+ controller to enhance or moderate the
bass.
TREBLE
0 This cannot be set when DIRECT (p11) is on (default
value). Press DIRECT to turn the DIRECT indicator off
before operating.
1. Turn the TREBLE -/+ controller to enhance or moderate
the treble.
BALANCE
1. Turn the BALANCE L/R controller on the main unit to
adjust the balance of the sounds output from the left and
right speakers.
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Useful functions
Setting auto standby
(LIGHTING)
(BLINKING)
OFF
ON
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2
3"
Others
When automatic standby is on, the unit automatically
switches to standby mode after 20 minutes of no audio input
without any operations.
1. Press and hold Í STANDBY/ON on the main unit until
the "DIRECT" and "LOUDNESS" indicators either blink or
light.
0 The unit has switched to the setting mode when the
indicators blink or light and the current setting is
displayed.
2. Take your finger off Í STANDBY/ON for a moment.
3. Switch auto standby on or off by pressing and holding
Í STANDBY/ON again.
- On (default value): "DIRECT" and "LOUDNESS"
indicators are blinking
- Off: "DIRECT" and "LOUDNESS" indicators light
0 The setting mode ends after 5 seconds elapse with no
operations performed.
0 60 seconds before switching to standby mode, the input
source indicator for the currently selected source starts
blinking.
0 Depending on the connected device, the auto standby
feature may not engage due to factors such as noise.
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Troubleshooting
Before starting the procedure
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Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off
or disconnecting/connecting the power cord, which is easier
than working on the connection, setting and operating
procedure. Try the simple measures on both the unit and the
connected device. After reconnecting, turn off and on the
unit and the connected device.
0 This unit contains a microPC for signal processing and
control functions. In very rare situations, severe
interference, noise from an external source, or static
electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely event that
this happens, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet,
wait at least 5 seconds, and then plug it back in.
0 We are not responsible for reparations for damages (such
as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused
by the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important
data, make sure that the material will be recorded
correctly.
∫ Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings
to the default)
Resetting the unit to the status at the time of shipment may
solve the problem. If the unit is reset, your settings are
restored to the default values. Be sure to note down your
setting contents before performing the following operations.
1. While the power is on, press Í STANDBY/ON while
pressing DIRECT.
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speaker wires are not touching each other or the back
panel of the unit, then turn the unit on again. If this unit
does not turn on, immediately unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet and contact your dealer.
0 The protective circuit function may have been activated
because the temperature of the unit rose abnormally. If
this happens, then the power will continue to turn off after
you have turned the unit on again. Make sure the unit has
plenty of space for ventilation around it, wait for the unit to
cool down sufficiently, and then try turning it on again.
WARNING: If smoke, smell or abnormal noise is produced
by the unit, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet
immediately and contact the dealer or customer support.
Audio
0 Confirm that the connection between the output jack on
the device and the input jack on this unit is correct.
0 Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent,
twisted, or damaged.
0 While headphones are connected to the PHONES jack,
no sound is output from the speakers.
∫ Audio performance
0 Audio performance will be at its best about 10 to 30
minutes after the integrated amplifier has been turned on
and had time to warm up.
0 The sound quality can be affected by strong magnetic
fields, such as those from a TV. Try moving any such
devices away from the integrated amplifier.
0 If you have any devices that emit high-intensity radio
waves near the integrated amplifier, such as a cellular
phone that’s being used to make a call, the integrated
amplifier may output noise.
0 Install the integrated amplifier on a sturdy rack or shelf.
Position it so that its weight is evenly dispersed on its four
insulators. Do not install the integrated amplifier in a place
with vibration or an unstable location.
Power
∫ Cannot turn on the unit
0 Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into
the wall outlet.
0 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5
seconds or more, then plug it in again.
∫ The unit turns off unexpectedly
0 The unit automatically enters standby mode when auto
standby (p13) is activated.
0 A speaker cable may have shorted and the protective
circuit function may have been activated. Make sure bare
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∫ No sound from a connected playback device
0 Change the input selector on this unit to the position of
the terminal to which the playback device is connected.
∫ A speaker produces no sound
0 Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables (+/-) is
correct, and that no bare wires are in contact with the
metal part of speaker terminals.
0 Make sure that the speaker cables have not shorted.
0 Make sure the speakers are connected correctly. (p7)
∫ Noise can be heard
0 Using cable ties to bundle analog audio cables, power
cords, speaker cables, etc. may degrade the audio
performance, Do not bundle cords.
0 An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try
repositioning your cables.
∫ Headphone output is intermittent or there’s no
sound
0 The connection part may be dirty. Clean the headphones
plug. See your headphones’ instruction manual for
cleaning information. Also, make sure that the
headphones cable is not broken or damaged.
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∫ Strange noises can be heard from the unit
0 If you have connected another unit to the same wall outlet
as this unit, this noise may be an effect from the other
unit. If the symptoms improve by unplugging the power
cord of the other unit, use different wall outlets for this unit
and the other unit.
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Specifications
Amplifier (Audio) section
Rated Output Power (IEC)
2 ch k 60 W at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 2 ch driven of 0.9% THD
2 ch k 43 W at 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 2 ch driven of 0.9% THD
Input Sensitivity and Impedance
200 mV/47 k≠ (LINE (RCA))
4 mV/47 k≠ (PHONO MM)
Phono Maximum Input Signal Voltage
70 mV (MM 1 kHz, 0.5%)
Frequency Response
10 Hz - 100 kHz/i1 dB, j3 dB (DIRECT)
Tone Control Characteristics
n10 dB, 100 Hz (BASS)
n10 dB, 10 kHz (TREBLE)
Signal to Noise Ratio
103 dB (IHF-A, LINE IN, SP OUT)
78 dB (IHF-A, PHONO IN, SP OUT)
Speaker Impedance
4 ≠ - 16 ≠
Supported impedance of Headphones
8 ≠- 600 ≠
Headphones Frequency Response
30 Hz -100 kHz
Others
General
Power Supply
AC 220-230 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
130 W
0.2 W (Stand-by)
Dimensions (W k H k D)
435 mm k 129 mm k 323 mm
17-1/8" k 5-1/16" k 12-11/16"
Weight
6.8 kg (15 lbs)
Audio Inputs
Analog
PHONO, CD/SACD, LINE1, LINE2, LINE3
Audio Outputs
Analog
LINE OUT L/R
Speaker Outputs
SPEAKERS: L/R
Phones
PHONES (Ø6.3 mm)
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