Pioneer XW-HT1 manual We Want You Listening For a Lifetime, To establish a safe level

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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

•Start your volume control at a low setting.

•Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel

Level Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers

40Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic

50Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

60Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine

70Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant

80Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill

120 Rock band concert in front of speakers,

thunderclap

140Gunshot blast, jet plane

180Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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Contents XW-HT1 Wash hands after handling Important Safety Instructions Information to User For U.S. model Power cord cautionFor safety in operation For Canadian modelWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime To establish a safe levelContents Features Before you startBefore you start Chapter Before you start Using the remote control Inserting the batteryPush the battery casing back into place Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterTransmitter Controls and displays CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CHDVD input CS II CINEMA, CS II Music Controls and displays Wireless speaker Tuned indicatorPower indicator Controls and displays Remote control Surround Mode buttonsConnecting up Connecting up ChapterConnecting a DVD player Connecting up Connecting up Connecting a TV or mini component system TransmitterConnecting up Listening in surround sound Using the surround modesSetting an appropriate volume for the wireless speaker Listening in surround sound ChapterListening in surround sound Using the Wireless Stereo modeUsing the Wireless Off mode TV input surround modesUsing the front panel controls Cinema Stereo DVDEnglish Troubleshooting Additional informationAdditional information Chapter Hints on installation Cleaning the unit’s exteriorProblems with condensation Additional informationRadio wave reflections Moving the wireless speakerAC adapter and power cord caution Radio wave cautionSpecifications Scope of operationPrécautions concernant le cordon d’alimentation Par mesure de sécuritéVérification des accessoires fournis Particularités Avant de commencerAvant de commencer Chapitre Technique SRS Circle Surround II sous licence SRS LabsAvant de commencer Utilisation du boîtier de télécommande Mise en place de la pileCommandes et afficheurs Commandes et afficheurs ChapitreÉmetteur Commandes et afficheurs Commandes et afficheurs Enceinte sans fil Témoin PowerTémoin Tuned Commandes et afficheurs Boîtier de télécommande Wireless OFF MuteRaccordements Raccordements ChapitreRaccordement à un lecteur de DVD Raccordements Câble audio Caisson Monophonique De graves Raccordements 04 Écoute des sonorités d’ambiance Chapitre Mettez en service l’enceinte sans filSélectionnez le mode d’ambiance W.STEREO Utilisation des modes d’ambianceÉcoute des sonorités d’ambiance Modes d’ambiance pour l’entréeModes d’ambiance pour l’entrée TV Utilisation des commandes de la face avant Utilisation du mode Wireless StereoUtilisation du mode Wireless Off 04 Écoute des sonorités d’ambianceDisposition de l’enceinte sans fil Informations complémentaires Informations complémentaires ChapitreGuide de dépannage Nettoyage de l’extérieur de l’appareil Informations complémentairesSoin de l’appareil Problèmes liés à la condensationCe que vous devez faire… Conseils d’installationAvant de déplacer l’enceinte sans fil Ce que vous ne devez pas faire…Domaine d’utilisation de Informations complémentaires Réflexions des ondesRadioélectriques ’appareilGénéralités AccessoiresCaractéristiques techniques ÉmetteurPioneer Corporation