Connecting To An Amplifier; Connecting The Cables - Pioneer S-1EX Operating Instructions Manual

• If you are using a set of speakers for your TV sound,
install the speakers at equal distances either side of the
TV and point them in the same direction as the TV.
• Do not place the speaker where it will be in direct
sunlight, and avoid positioning it near heaters and air
conditioners. This may cause warping and discoloration
of the speaker cabinet and damage the speaker.
• Pioneer assumes no liability whatsoever for damages
resulting from assembly, improper mounting, insuffi-
cient reinforcement, misuse of the product, acts of
nature, etc.
Using the spikes
There are four metal spikes built-in to the speaker base that
you can use to isolate the speaker from the floor. Spikes are
recommended when placing the speakers on a thick carpet
(for added stability), or for better sound when placing the
speakers on a hard reverberant surface (such as a concrete
or wood floor). Use the supplied spike pads to avoid scratch-
ing the floor or other surface where the speaker is placed.
1 Choose the location for speaker placement then put
the spike bases on the floor.
2 Remove the protective cover from the top of the leg
support.
Protective covers
3 Place the speaker upright so that the corners are
resting on the spike bases on the floor.
4 Insert and turn the supplied hex wrench until the
spike protrudes from the base.
Do this in turn for each spike, making sure all four corners
are of even height and the speaker is stable and resting
squarely on all four spikes.
5 After the spike lengths are even, tighten the nuts to
fix the spikes in place.
Caution: when using the spikes
• Note that these spikes are sharp metal and can cause
damage to flooring. Make sure to lay down a cloth or
suitable base before setting up.
• The speaker is very heavy (about 66 kg) and can cause
serious damage or injury if you are attempting to tighten
the nuts with the speaker standing or leaning. Make
sure to lay down a cloth and tighten the nuts with the
speaker laying flat. Two people or more during place-
ment and setup is advised.

Connecting to an amplifier

Before connecting to your amplifier, make sure that the amp is
switched off.
This speaker does not include speaker cables used for
connecting to a stereo. Note the following when selecting
speaker cables.
• Use heavy-gauge speaker cable if possible, and keep the
cables to the minimum necessary length.
• If the length of cable required for left and right speakers
differs, use cables of the same length, matched to the
longer distance.
• Cables have differing characteristics. Keep this in mind
when using any cable.
• Select cables with as little resistance as possible, and
make sure the cables to the speaker terminals and amp
are firm and secure.
CAUTION
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.

Connecting the cables

1 Switch off the power to your amplifier.
2 Connect the speaker cables to the input terminals
(lower) on the back of the speaker. For input terminal
polarity, red is positive (+) and black is negative (–).
Grasp the cap knobs on the lower input terminals and rotate
them to the left (counter-clockwise), insert the speaker cable
wires into the holes in the terminal posts, then tighten the
Hex wrench
knobs to secure the short bar as well as the wires.
• You can also use banana plugs for this connection. To do
so, you must first remove the caps from the terminal
posts.
Black terminal ( )
Short bar connectors
Red terminal (+)
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