Before You Start - Pioneer S-1EX Operating Instructions Manual

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read
through these operating instructions so you will know how to
operate your model properly. After you have finished reading
the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future
reference.
Features of this speaker system
• Construction follows leading-edge TAD technology
• Beryllium dual-concentric tweeter
• Aramid/carbon fiber reinforced composite 18cm woofer
• Perfect time design

Before you start

• The nominal impedance of this speaker system is 6
ohms. Connect the speaker system to an amplifier with
a load impedance ranging from 4 to 16 ohms (a model
with "4 – 16 Ω" displayed on the speaker output
terminals).
• Do not touch the speaker cones as they are easily
damaged.
• Do not place magnetic objects such as screwdrivers or
iron parts near the tweeter or midrange. Since the
speakers use strong magnets, the objects may be
attracted, causing injury or damaging the diaphragm.
In order to prevent damage to the speaker system resulting
from input overload, please observe the following precau-
tions:
• Do not supply power to the speaker system in excess of
the maximum permissible input.
• When connecting or disconnecting anything in your AV
system, make sure the amplifier is switched off.
• When using a graphic equalizer to emphasize loud
sounds in the high-frequency range, do not use exces-
sive amplifier volume.
• Do not try to force a low-powered amplifier to produce
loud volumes of sound (the amplifier's harmonic
distortion will be increased, and you may damage the
tweeter).
Caution: installation
• Do not place the speaker on an unstable surface. It
could present a hazard if it falls, as well as damaging the
equipment. If placing the speaker on a thick carpet, we
recommend using the supplied speaker spikes for
stability.
• Switch off and unplug your AV equipment and consult
the instructions when connecting up components. Make
sure you use the correct connecting cables.
• Do not put a TV or other AV equipment on top of this
speaker. It could present a hazard if it falls, as well as
damaging the equipment.
Caution: in use
• Do not use the speaker to output distorted sound for
long periods of times. This can result in a fire hazard.
• Do not sit or stand on the speaker, or let children play on
the speaker.
• Do not put large or heavy objects on top of the speaker.
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Installing your speaker
Please observe the following points when installing speakers:
• Sounds played through speaker systems are easily
affected in subtle ways by the conditions in the listening
space.
• On the rear of the speaker is a hole provided to attach a
metal catch. This is for stabilizing the speaker so that in
the event of an earthquake etc., the speaker does not fall
over. Use the supplied screws to attach the catches.
• Screw two picture hooks or similar into the wall behind
the speaker. Pass a chain or cord around the hooks and
through the metal catch so that the speaker is stabilized
(make sure to test that it supports the weight of the
speaker).
Metal catch
• After installing, make sure the speaker is securely fixed.
• For good sound, the speaker should be about 20cm
away from the back wall and at least 50cm away from
the side wall. If the room has a lot of reverberation, we
recommend hanging heavy fabric on the walls, and/or
putting a carpet on the floor to damp the sound. For best
results, cover walls completely.
50cm
• Place speakers equal distances from your listening
position for good stereo sound. Use speaker cords of the
same length for each speaker.
20cm