PIONEER S-FCRW2500/XTW/UC - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

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BEFORE USE

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through this operating guide before using your

speaker system to optimize performance.

FRONT / CENTER / SURROUND SPEAKERS

In order to prevent damage to the speaker system resulting

from input overload, please observe the following precau-

tions:

Do not supply signal to the speaker system in excess of the

maximum permissible input.

When connecting or disconnecting cables, be sure amplifier

power is OFF.

Do not use excessive amplifier volume if using a tone control

to emphasize high or low frequencies.

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

Do not install these units near a stove or other heating

appliance, or put them in a place exposed to the sun. Such

locations may cause the cabinet to change color and the

speaker system to break down.

CAUTION:

Pioneer will not be responsible for any accidents or damage

that may result from improper installation.

SUBWOOFER

Do not place anything on top of the cabinet.

Do not spill liquid on the cabinet.

Place the subwoofer at least 8 inches from any wall or curtain

in order to avoid heat build-up.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

SUBWOOFER

OPERATING GUIDE

S-FCRW2500

SPEAKER SYSTEM

The front, center and surround speakers supplied with

this system are magnetically shielded. However,

placing them extremely close to a television may result

in color distortion on the screen. If this happens, move

the speakers a little further away and switch off the

television for 15-30 minutes.

The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and so

should not be placed near a TV or monitor. Magnetic

storage media (such as floppy discs and tape or video

cassettes) should also not be kept close to the subwoofer.

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear of

the subwoofer. Please write this serial number on the warranty

page and keep it in a secure area for future reference.

· Front speakers x 2

· Center speaker x 1

· Surround speakers x 2

· Speaker cord

· Non-skid pads

· Operating guide

IMPORTANT:

Do not connect any of the supplied speakers to any

other amplifier. This may result in malfunction or fire.

Do not fix the subwoofer and center speaker to the wall or

ceiling; they could cause injury if they fell.

· Brackets x 4

· Screws x 4

WARNING:

Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with

accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a

chemical known to the State of California and other

governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects

or other reproductive harm.

WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

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Twist and pull off the protective shields on

each wire.

Connect to the speaker terminals on the rear

of the receiver.

Match the colored wire with the color-coded label (above

the tabs), then insert the colored wire into the red (+) tab

and the other wire with the black () tab.

CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM

IMPORTANT:

Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any

connections.

FRONT / CENTER / SURROUND / SUBWOOFER

SPEAKERS

Correct wiring of your loudspeakers is essential for achieving

the best sound quality. Be careful to ensure proper polarity of

connection.

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND SPEAKERS

For best results the loudspeakers should be positioned at or

above ear level. Depending upon your room layout and

preferences, the left and right rear speakers should be

positioned on the side walls just the rear of the listening

position, or on the walls. Place the rear center speaker directly

behind the listening position for best performance.

SUBWOOFER

Sound spreads in all directions in the very low frequency range.

Human hearing cannot easily detect the source of very low

frequencies. Be sure to provide a space of at least 8 inches

(20cm) between the rear of the subwoofer and the nearest wall.

PLACEMENT AND FINE TUNING

FRONT SPEAKERS

For best results the loudspeaker should be positioned near ear

level and the loudspeakers separated a distance approximately

equal to the listening distance. Angling the loudspeakers inward

towards the listener will improve the image stability for non-central

listeners. Close proximity to a side or rear wall will enhance the

midbass performance, although too close (particularly a corner

location) and the bass may be unnaturally high and image

performance may be degraded.

The loudspeaker should be positioned below the TV. For best

results align the front of the loudspeaker with the front of the

TV. If the loudspeaker is placed under the TV and very close to

the floor, then tilting upwards may be beneficial.

CENTER SPEAKER ONLY

Green Colored

marker

red (+)

black ()

Connect the speaker cords to the input terminals at the rear

of center speaker.

Match the colored wire with the color-coded label (above

the tabs), then insert the colored wire into the red (+) tab

and the other wire with the black () tab.

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Front left

Surround

left

Listening position

Center

Subwoofer

Front right

Surround

right

Standard surround setup

This is a standard multichannel surround soundspeaker setup

for optimal 5.1 channel home theatre sound.

If you have connected to the SX-315 and the above speaker

placement isn't possible, you can select the FRONT

SURROUND MODE on the receiver with the following speaker

placement: Place the surround speakers to the side of the front

speakers and turn them towards the closest wall (right or left).

NON-SKID PADS

If the front, center and surround speakers are placed on a hard

surface, such as wood or tile place four non-skid pads (small)

on the bottom flat surface of the speakers.

If the subwoofer is placed on a hard floor, such as wood or tile,

place four non-skid pads (large) on the bottom surface of the

subwoofer.

CABINET MAINTENANCE

Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.

When the cabinet is very dirty, clean with a soft cloth dipped in

some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and

then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or

cleaners.

Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays and other

chemicals on or near the cabinets, since these will corrode

the surfaces.

CAUTION:

The front speakers are equipped with a protection device to

protect the transducers from extreme conditions. Under

these conditions the protection device will activate and stop

the speaker from producing sound. If this happens turn the

volume down to resume normal speaker output.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Enclosure

Closed-box bookshelf type

(magnetically shielded)

System

7.7 cm 1-way system

Speakers

7.7 cm cone type

Nominal impedance

Frequency range

85 Hz to 20 kHz

Dimensions

105 (W) x 115 (H) x 114 (D) mm

4 1/8 (W) x 4 1/2 (H) x 4 1/2 (D) in.

Weight

FRONT SPEAKER

0.6 kg/ 1 lb. 5 oz

SURROUND SPEAKER

0.66 kg/ 1 lb. 7 oz

Enclosure

Closed-box bookshelf type

(magnetically shielded)

System

7.7 cm 1-way system

Speakers

7.7 cm cone type

Nominal impedance

Frequency range

75 Hz to 20 kHz

Dimensions

270 (W) x 90 (H) x 100 (D) mm

10 5/8 (W) x 3 9/16 (H) x 3 15/16 (D) in.

Weight

0.8 kg/ 1 lb. 12 oz

Enclosure

Bass-reflex floor type

System

16 cm 1-way system

Speaker

16 cm cone type

Nominal impedance

Frequency range

30 Hz to 2.5 kHz

Dimensions

190 (W) x 360 (H) x 317 (D) mm

7 1/2 (W) x 14 3/16 (H) x 12 1/2 (D) in.

Weight

4.2 kg/ 9 lb. 4 oz

SPECIFICATIONS

FRONT / SURROUND SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

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SUBWOOFER

Note: Specifications and design subject to possible modification

without notice due to improvements.

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

1. No sound

· Bad speaker wire or connection

· Receiver is off

· Volume control is at zero

· Connect correctly or replace wire

· Turn on receiver

· Slowly turn up volume

2. Sound is distorted

· Extreme signal condition

· Turn down the amplifier's output level

(volume, bass control, bass boost) to

lower the level.

· T

urn the volume down to resume normal

speaker output.

· Extreme signal condition for extended

period of time

3. Front speak ers stop producing

sound suddenly

Published by Pioneer Corporation.

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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

andclearly, 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 ForA 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.

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

100

Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill

120

Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap

140

Gunshot blast, jet plane

180

Rocket launching pad

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS

UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

Quiet library, soft whispers

Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic

Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine

Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant

Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock

at two feet.

Decibel

Level

Example

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