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•Place speakers equal distances from your listening position for good stereo sound. Use speaker cords of the same length for each speaker.
50˚ – 60˚
•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
This speaker system includes spikes 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 bases to avoid scratching the floor or other surface where the speaker is placed.
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Speaker base
1 | Attach the spikes to the nuts provided. |
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2 | Attach all four spikes to the threaded metal inserts |
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4 | Place the speaker upright so that the spikes are | |
3 | Choose the location for speaker placement then put |
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the spike bases on the floor.
resting on the spike bases on the floor.
Make sure the speaker is stable and resting squarely on all four spikes.
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 28 kg) and can cause serious damage or injury if you are attempting to adjust the spikes with the speaker standing or leaning. Make sure to lay down a cloth and make spike adjustments with the speaker laying flat. Two people or more during placement 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
•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
1Switch off the power to your amplifier.
2Connect 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
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