Pioneer S-1EX Owner's Manual - Page 2

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 • Spike bases x4 • Nuts (for spikes) • Hex wrench x4 x1 • Metal catch x1 • Screw (for metal catch) x1 • Fastening screws (for grille) x4 • Caps x10 • Finishing screws (for grille) x4 • Grille x1 • Operating instructions Features of this speaker system • Construction follows leading-edge TAD technology • Beryllium dual-concentric tweeter • 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. • Do not place magnetic objects such as screwdrivers or iron parts near the tweeter or midrange. Since the speakers use strong magnets, the objects may be attracted, causing injury or damaging the diaphragm. 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 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. • 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 D36-P4_A_En Installing your speaker Please observe the following points when installing speakers: • Sounds played through speaker systems are easily affected in subtle ways by the conditions in the listening space. • On the rear of the speaker is a hole provided to attach a metal catch. This is for stabilizing the speaker so that in the event of an earthquake etc., the speaker does not fall over. Use the supplied screws to attach the catches. 2 En