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.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
Before plugging in for the first time, read the following
section carefully.
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V
or 120 V) written on the rear panel.
WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame
sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.
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.
CAUTION:
HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH.
The top surface over the internal
heatsink may become hot when
operating this product continuously.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation
(at least 30 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each
side).
WARNING
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, table-cloths,
curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet
or a bed.
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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)
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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC
outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed
and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and
mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of
this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the
cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make
sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing
the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused
for a long period of time (for example, when on
vacation).
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CAUTION
The /I STANDBY/ON 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).
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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 PIONEER authorized
service center or your dealer for a replacement.
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer
product.
Please read through these operating instructions so that
you will know how to operate your model properly. After
you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a
safe place for future reference.
Please confirm that the following accessories are in the
box when you open it.
•Power cord
• Operating instructions (This document)
Note
• Illustrations featured in the Operating Instructions
may have been modified or simplified for ease of
explanation, and may therefore differ from the
actual product appearance.
Installing the amplifier
When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level
and stable surface.
• Don’t install it on the following places:
– on a color TV (the screen may distort)
– near a cassette deck (or close to a device that
gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with
the sound.
– in direct sunlight
– in damp or wet areas
– in extremely hot or cold areas
– in places where there is vibration or other
movement
– in places that are very dusty
– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a
kitchen)
• Do not mount the unit on a sofa or other object or
material with absorbent qualities, since sound
quality may be adversely affected.
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Music>
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SACD/CD player
Network audio player
Speaker system B
Speaker system A
Turntable
Tuner
iPod dock, etc
CD recorder or
tape deck
Right
Left
Right
Left
This unit’s rear panel
Power cord
(included)
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
LOW
Speaker system
Left
Speaker system
Right
This unit’s
rear panel
Remove the shorting
bar between the +
and – terminals.
Chapter 2:
Connecting up
Making cable connections
Caution
• Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC
outlet.
• Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed.
Caution
•The SIGNAL GND terminal is provided to reduce
noise when connecting the unit to components
such as an analog turntable.
• Do not connect the PHONO (MM) terminals to any
component other than a turntable; also, do not
connect to a turntable equipped with built-in
equalizer. An excessively high sound output may be
produced, resulting in damage to your speakers or
other devices.
• The unit’s PHONO (MM) terminals are designed to
be used with turntables equipped with MM
(moving-magnet) type cartridges. Turntables
equipped with MC (moving-coil) cartridges cannot
be used.
• Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of
this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this
happens, the magnetic field produced by the
transformers in this unit may cause a humming
noise from the speakers.
• If your turntable has a grounding wire, secure it to
the ground terminal on this amplifier.
• During playback, be sure that both the SPEAKERS A button and SPEAKERS B button are set to ON
(page 7).
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Note
• When connecting a tape cassette deck, playback
noise may be heard, depending on the installation
location. This noise is caused by leakage flux from
the amplifier’s transformer. In this event, change
the installation location, or move the deck farther
from the amplifier.
• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
About “Bi-wiring”
This unit can be used with speakers that support biwiring. Be sure to connect the high-frequency and
low-frequency connections correctly.
Caution
• When using bi-wiring to connect speakers, avoid
adverse affects on the amplifier by being sure to
remove the HIGH and LOW short bars provided
with the speakers. For detailed information, consult
the instructions provided with the speakers.
• When using speakers with removable network
circuits, note that if the network is removed, no
effect will be produced and damage may be caused
to the speaker.
• Another method of connection is to connect the
SPEAKERS A terminals to HIGH and the
SPEAKERS B terminals to LOW (reverse that shown
in the illustration).
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02Connecting up
10 mm
Left (white)
Right (red)
To AC outlet
Power cord
This unit’s rear panel
Connecting speaker cables
1Twist the cable cores.
2Loosen the nut on the
terminal, and insert the speaker cable into
the exposed hole in the terminal shaft.
3Retighten the terminal nut.
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• If you want to use speaker cables terminated with
banana plugs, screw the speaker terminal fully
shut, then plug the banana plug into the end of the
speaker terminal.
Caution
• When using only one set of speaker terminals
(SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B), or when utilizing
bi-wiring connections, the speaker used should
have a nominal impedance between 4 Ω and
16 Ω. When using both sets of terminals, the
connected speakers should have nominal
impedance between 8 Ω and 32 Ω. Consult the
instructions accompanying your speakers for
details regarding the impedance value.
• Make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals
on the amplifier match those on the speakers.
• These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS live voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when
connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables,
disconnect the power cord before touching any
uninsulated parts.
• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted
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together and inserted fully into the speaker
terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the
back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a
safety measure.
SPEAKERS
Connecting audio cables
Connect the white plug to the left (L) jack, and the red
plug to the right (R) jack. Be sure to insert the plugs fully
into the jacks.
Plugging in
Important
• When going on a trip or otherwise not using the
unit for an extended period, always disconnect the
power cord from its outlet. Note that various
internal settings will not be lost even if the power
cord is disconnected from its outlet for an extended
time.
• If it is necessary to detach the power cord, first be
sure to press the
front panel of the unit so the A-10 is in standby
mode before detaching the cord.
Caution
• The use of a power cord other than the one provided
will invalidate the warranty, since Pioneer will not
be responsible for any damage incurred. (The
power cord provided with the model A-10 has a
rated current capacity of 2.5 A.)
• Do not use any power cord other than the one
supplied with this unit.
• Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose
other than that described below.
After you’ve finished making all connections, plug the
unit into an AC outlet.
/I
STANDBY/ON button on the
1Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
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Controls and displays03
Chapter 3:
Controls and displays
Front panel
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1/I
STANDBY/ON
Switches the amplifier between standby and on.
When power is turned on, the power indicator in the
center of the button will light.
2
STANDBY/APD
When power is set to standby, the indicator lights red.
When the Auto Power Down (APD) function is on, the
indicator lights green (page 10).
3
SPEAKERS A
Use this button to listen to the speaker system
connected to SPEAKERS A terminals.
On : The indicator lights. Sound is heard from the
speaker system. (Sound will also be produced from the
PHONES jack.)
Off : The indicator goes off. No sound is heard from the
speaker system. Set to this position when listening with
headphones.
4
SPEAKERS B
Use this button to listen to the speaker system
connected to SPEAKERS B terminals.
On : The indicator lights. Sound is heard from the
speaker system. (Sound will also be produced from the
PHONES jack.)
Off : The indicator goes off. No sound is heard from the
speaker system. Set to this position when listening with
headphones.
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6
8
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indicator
button/indicator
button/indicator
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LOUDNESS
Use when listening at low volume levels.
On : The indicator lights: Boosts low and high
frequencies to give added punch to playback even at a
low volume level.
Off : The indicator goes off: Should normally be left in
this position.
• This button does not operate when the DIRECT
button is in the on position.
• When sound volume is raised, the amount of
change produced by the LOUDNESS circuit is
reduced.
6
PHONES
Use to connect headphones. No sound is produced
when the POWER AMP DIRECT button is ON.
7DIRECT button/indicator
On : The indicator lights: When this button is set to ON,
sound signals are output directly, without being passed
through the various adjustment circuits (BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, LOUDNESS). This allows reproduction of the
signals with greater fidelity, but it disables any settings
made with the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE or LOUDNESS
controls.
Off : The indicator goes off: The signal passes through
the various frequency adjusting circuits. When the
indicator is OFF, adjustments can be made with the
BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and LOUDNESS controls.
jack
12
button/indicator
8
BASS
Use to adjust the low-frequency tone. The center position
is the flat (normal) position. When turned to the right,
low-frequency tones are emphasized; when turned to the
left, low-frequency tones are de-emphasized.
9
Use to adjust the high-frequency tone. The center
position is the flat (normal) position. When turned to the
right, high-frequency tones are emphasized; when
turned to the left, high-frequency tones are deemphasized.
10
Should normally be left in the center position. Adjust
balance if the sound is louder from one of the speakers.
If the right side is louder, turn toward the L (left) position
and if the left side is louder, turn toward the R (right)
position.
tone control
• This button does not operate when the DIRECT
button is in the on position.
TREBLE
tone control
• This button does not operate when the DIRECT
button is in the on position.
BALANCE
• This button does not operate when the DIRECT
button is in the on position.
control
11 VOLUME control
Use to adjust the volume level. (Also allows adjustment
of the headphone sound volume.)
12
INPUT SELECTOR
Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise so that the
indicator lights for your desired input source. Turning
the knob clockwise causes the lit indicator to right.
Turning counterclockwise causes it to left.
knob/indicators
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Rear panel
See pages 5 to 6 for details regarding connections.
1GND (Turntable ground) terminal
This ground terminal is designed to help reduce noise
when a turntable is connected. It is not a safety ground.
2
SPEAKERS A
3
SPEAKERS B
SPEAKERS B
4
SPEAKERS A
5
6
AC IN
Connect power cord to here and an AC wall socket.
7
PHONO (MM) IN
TUNER IN
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SACD/CD IN
terminals (Right channel)
terminals (Right channel)
terminals (Left channel)
terminals (Left channel)
jack
terminals
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AUX IN
terminals
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NETWORK IN
RECORDER IN/OUT
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terminals
terminals
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Operation04
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Music>
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Backlight
/I STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
iPod/USB
5V2.1A
PURE AUDIO Hi-Bit 32
FUNCTION
NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER
N-50
SACD/CD player
Network audio player
Turntable
Tuner
iPod dock, etc
CD recorder or
tape deck
Playback
Playback
SACD/CD player
Network audio player
Turntable
Tuner
iPod dock, etc
Audio recording component
(CD recorder, tape deck, etc.)
Playback
Recording
Chapter 4:
Operation
Playback
1Turn on the power of the playback
component.
2Turn power ON to the unit.
3Select the source you want to playback.
Rotate the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the playback
component.
4Start playback of the component you
selected in step 1.
5Adjust playback volume with
control.
6Adjust the tone to your preference using
BASS
and
TREBLE
the
LOUDNESS
If the DIRECT button has been set to ON, these controls
are disabled.
button.
controls, and
VOLUME
Making an audio recording
You can make an audio recording from any audio source connected to the amplifier.
N-50
/I STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
PURE AUDIO Hi-Bit 32
iPod/USB
5V2.1A
1Select the source you want to record.
2Start recording, then start playback of
the source component.
NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER
FUNCTION
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04Operation
To set for automatic standby status (Auto Power Down)
When this condition is set, if no input signal is detected for 30 minutes, the unit will automatically enter standby
status.
1If the unit’s power is ON, hold the unit’s front-panel
DIRECT
button and
button depressed simultaneously for three seconds.
When this condition is set to ON, the STANDBY/APD indicator on the unit’s front panel will light green. Press the
buttons again to disable the setting.
• The factory default setting is OFF.
Note
• Depending on the device connected, excessive noise produced by the device may be interpreted as an audio
signal, thus preventing the Automatic Power-Down function from operating.
Restoring all the settings to the factory default settings
1 When power is in standby mode, hold the front-panel’s DIRECT button and
SPEAKERS A button depressed simultaneously for five seconds.
LOUDNESS
2Turn power ON to the unit.
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Additional information05
Chapter 5:
Additional information
Troubleshooting
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with
this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other
components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks
listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
• If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug
from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
ProblemRemedy
The power does not turn on.• Is the power plug disconnected from the power outlet? Connect the power plug
Power turns off.•Is the Auto Power Down function turned ON? If you do not want the power to turn off
During playback, sound stop s, and
the
STANDBY/APD
red at about 1 second intervals.
During playback, sound stop s, and
the
STANDBY/APD
red at about 2 second intervals.
When power is turned on, the
STANDBY/APD
irregular intervals.
No sound is output when a funct ion is
selected.
No sound from one speaker.•Are the connection cables or speaker cables disconnected on one side? Reconnect
indicator flashes
indicator flashes
indicator flashes at
correctly to its outlet (page 6).
•Is the power cord disconnected from the AC IN connector? Connect the power cord
correctly (page 6).
automatically, disable the Auto Power Down function (page 10).
•The unit’s internal temperature has risen and the safety circuit has operated.
- Turn power OFF, and allow the unit to cool before turning the power ON again.
- Install the unit in a location with better ventilation.
- Confirm that the unit is installed correctly; if the unit is turned on again without
being allowed to cool, the same symptoms may appear (page 4).
•Are you using speakers with impedance values not supported by this unit? Confirm
the speaker’s nominal impedance value (page 6).
•Are any speaker cables loose from the
wires or the surface of the rear panel? Disconnect the power cord and reconnect the
speaker cables correctly (page 6).
•The unit’s circuitr y is damaged. Disconnect the power cord and consult your deal er
or nearest
Pioneer authorized service center
•A connection cable is disconnected or connected improperly. Check your
connections (page 5).
•Connectors or pin plugs on a cable are dirty. Wipe off any dirt from connectors and
pin plugs.
•Confirm that the unit’s input selector is set to the desired playback component. Set
selector correctly (page 9).
securely (page 5).
SPEAKERS
terminals and touching other
.
Cleaning the unit
• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust
and dirt.
• When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth
dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six
times with water, and wrung out well, and then
wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture
wax or cleansers.
• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or
other chemicals on or near this unit, since these
will corrode the surface.
Specifications
Amplifier section
Power output specifi cation is for when power supply is 240V.
•Continuous power output (both
channels driven at 20 Hz to 20 kHz)