Pioneer S-A4SPT-PM Operating Instructions - 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. 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 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. • 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. 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. • 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. 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 Features of the "Pure Malt" speaker cabinet The cabinet for this speaker system is white oak recycled from barrels used for aging malt whiskey. These whiskey barrels were made from oak trees over one-hundred years old and have been used for over fifty years for aging whiskey. By adopting this dense, hard wood for our speaker cabinets, unwanted reverberations are suppressed, and the barrel material's natural musical characteristics allow the wood to display its richly expressive sound. Unique characteristics of this barrel material may include nail marks and whiskey stains in the wood, with the result that each product possesses unique individuality. We hope you enjoy the pleasure of owning these speakers with their singular appearance. Since the oak material used in these speakers is a natural material, they respond sensitively to temperature and humidity changes in the environments where they are used. Using them in conditions of excessive or insufficient humidity may not only cause adverse influence on sound, but also cause deformation or discoloration of the cabinet due to shrinkage. For optimum results and a lifetime of usage, please following the precautions noted below. Usage precautions • Conditions considered unpleasant by humans are detrimental to speakers as well. Providing a comfortable environment for the speakers will assist them in demonstrating their best performance. Please maintain the usage environment as follows: Temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C Relative Humidity: 35 % to 65 % (winter) 40 % to 70 % (summer) • In areas of high humidity, use a dehumidifier, and in areas of excessive dryness, use a humidifier to adjust the room's humidity level. • Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, and do not install in areas nearby heating appliances. • When using room air-conditioners or stoves to rapidly cool or heat room spaces, take precautions to avoid excessive dehumidification. • Avoid locations near windows or in other locations where speakers may be exposed to the influence of outdoor air, since condensation may result. Installation Speaker systems are delicately influenced by the conditions of the listening room where they are used. As a result, you should take care to provid optimum conditions for your listening environment. This speaker system is a so-called "bookshelf" type. This means that, for example, if the speaker system is placed directly on the floor, bass sounds will be reverberated from the floor surface, overemphasizing the low-range sounds and impairing the overall sound quality. To prevent this, the use of speaker stands is recommended to separate the speakers from the floor. In general, good results will be produced if you install the speakers so that the high-range speakers (tweeters) are at about the same level as the listener's ears. 2 En