S-7EX 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. Installing your speaker Please observe the following points when installing speakers: · This speaker is a bookshelf-type speaker which will give best performance when placed on a solid, level surface off the floor. Placing the speaker directly on the floor will result in boomy, undefined sound. Ideally, the tweeter should be at about ear level when seated in your listening position. We recommend using the CP-7EX speaker stand for optimal sound and stability. If you choose to use the CP-7EX speaker stand, make sure you secure it with the screws provided. · 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 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. 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 " 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 precautions: · 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 excessive 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). 20 cm 50 cm · 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. 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. · Pioneer assumes no liability whatsoever for damages resulting from assembly, improper mounting, insufficient reinforcement, misuse of the product, acts of nature, etc. Using the speaker base Included with this speaker system is a speaker base for better sound, stability and safety. Place the speaker on the base as shown below. 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. 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 speaker on a thick carpet (for added stability), or for better sound when placing the speaker on a hard reverberant surface (such as a concrete or wood floor). Use the supplied spike pads to avoid scratching the floor or other surface where the speaker is placed. 2 En 2 1 Spike · You can also use banana plugs for this connection. To do so, you must first remove the caps from the terminal posts. English Short bar connectors Nut Speaker base bottom Red terminal ( ) Black terminal ( ) 1 Attach the spikes to the nuts provided. 2 Attach all four spikes to the threaded metal inserts at the bottom of the speaker base. 3 Choose the location for speaker placement then put the spike bases on the floor. 4 Place the stand so that the spikes are resting on the spike bases on the floor. Before placing the speaker on the speaker base, make sure the base is stable and resting squarely on all four spikes. 3 Connect the other ends of the cables to the amp's speaker output terminals (for more details, refer to your amp owner's manual). · After connecting the plugs, pull lightly on the cables to make sure that the ends of the cables are securely connected to the terminals. Poor connections can create noise and interruptions in the sound. · If the cables' wires happen to be pushed out of the terminals, allowing the wires to come into contact with each other, it places an excessive additional load on the amp. This may cause the amp to stop functioning, and may even damage the amp. 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. 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. · 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. Bi-wiring Connections Bi-wiring requires two cables for each speaker, one for high frequencies and one for low frequencies. Using separate cables for the high end and low end improves the sound. Speaker Amplifier Black Red Speaker Black Red 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 D3-4-2-2-3_A_En uninsulated parts. R ch L ch 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 knobs to secure the short bar as well as the wires. 1 Loosen the cap knobs on the left input terminals and remove the two short bars. In this state, the low-frequency speakers and the higherfrequency speakers are completely independent. Store the short bars in a safe place for later use. The lower terminals are for the bass, and the upper terminals are for midrange and treble sounds. 3 En 2 Insert a speaker cable into each of the terminal post holes, then tighten the knobs. Black terminal ( ) Red terminal ( ) High frequency terminals Low frequency terminals 2 Line up the holes on the grille with the protruding ends of the screws on the front of the speaker and press firmly. 3 Insert the supplied finishing screws into the four holes on the front of the grille and tighten to secure. Use your fingers to tighten the finishing screws. Caution: when bi-wiring Note that in this setup, connecting the cables with the polarity reversed may seriously degrade the tone; refer to the section "Connecting the cables" again and confirm that the cables are connected properly. 3 Connect the matched pairs to the same speaker terminals on your amp (taking care not to get the polarity reversed). Make sure to use the same type of cable for the low-frequency and the same type for the high-frequency connections. Finishing screws When bi-amping Bi-amping is an even more powerful way of connecting your speakers. Just as with bi-wiring, the input terminal short bars are removed, but here the low-frequency terminals are connected to a separate, dedicated low-frequency amp, and the high-frequency terminals are connected to a dedicated high-frequency amp. Tweeter Removing the grille 1 Loosen, then remove the finishing screws from the four corners on the front of the grille. 2 After detaching the grille, remove the fastening screws from the four holes on the front of the speaker. Speaker R ch L ch Black Red Woofer Speaker Black Red Optionally, you can insert the supplied caps into the holes. R ch L ch Attaching and removing the front grille The front grille of this speaker system is removable. Follow the instructions below to attach/remove the grilles. · Do not use a screwdriver (or hex wrench) to tighten the screws. Overtightening could damage the speaker. · When not in use, store the screws with these operating instructions for safekeeping. Attaching the grille 1 Insert the supplied fastening screws into the four holes provided on the front of the speaker. Use your fingers (not a screwdriver) to secure the screws to the front of the speaker. 4 En Magnetic shielding This speaker system is magnetically shielded. However, depending on the installation location, color distortion may occur if the speaker system is installed extremely close to the screen of a television set. If this happens, turn off the television, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes. If the problem persists, place the speaker system away from the television set. English Cleaning the speaker cabinet With normal use, wiping with a dry cloth should be sufficient to keep the cabinet clean. If necessary, clean with a cloth dipped in a neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and wrung out well. Do not use furniture wax or cleansers. Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit since these will corrode the surfaces. Specifications Enclosure ......................................... Bass-reflex bookshelf type (magnetically shielded) Configuration ...................................................................... 3-way Woofer ...................................................................... 18 cm cone Tweeter ............................................ 14 cm cone / 3.5 cm dome Nominal impedance ............................................................. 6 Frequency response .......................................... 34 Hz~100 kHz Sensitivity ........................................................... 89.5 dB (2.83 V) Maximum input power ..................................................... 200 W Exterior dimensions .............. 820 (W) × 291 (H) × 425 (D) mm Weight ................................................................................. 39 kg Supplied accessories Speaker base .................................................................... ×1 Speaker spikes (with attached nuts) .............................. ×4 Spike bases ...................................................................... ×4 Fastening screws (for grille) ............................................ ×2 Finishing screws (for grille) ............................................. ×4 Caps ................................................................................ ×10 Grille .................................................................................. ×1 Warranty card ................................................................... ×1 These operating instructions .......................................... ×1 If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one). For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal. By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health. · Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice, due to improvements. With the cooperation of AIR Studios, this speaker has been designated AIR Studios Monitor Reference. Pub ...