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.
What’s in the box
• Speaker spikes | • Spike bases x4 | |
(with attached nuts) x4 | ||
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• Long fastening screws | • Short fastening screws | |
(for grille) x2 | (for grille) x2 |
• Finishing screws (for | • Caps x10 | |
grille) x4 | ||
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| • Grille x1 | |
| • Operating instructions |
Features of this speaker system
•Construction follows
•Beryllium
•Aramid/carbon fiber reinforced composite 18 cm woofer
•Perfect time alignment design
Before you start
•The nominal impedance of this speaker system is 6 Ω.
Connect the speaker system to an amplifier with a load impedance ranging from 4 Ω to 16 Ω (a model with
“4 – 16 Ω” displayed on the speaker output terminals).
•Do not touch the speaker cones as they are easily damaged.
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
•Do not try to force a
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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.
•Do not install your speakers overhead on the ceiling or wall. If improperly attached, the speaker grille can fall and cause damage or personal injury.
•Do not attach these speakers to the wall or ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury.
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.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling |
Installing your speaker
Please observe the following points when installing speakers:
•These speakers are
•Sounds played through speaker systems are easily affected in subtle ways by the conditions in the listening space.
•For good sound, the speaker should be about 20 cm away from the back wall and at least 50 cm 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.