PIONEER S-FCW4550/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.

FRONT / CENTER / SPEAKERS

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.

SURROUND SPEAKERS

If mounting to walls, examine them to confirm that their

strength is sufficient to bear the weight of the speaker system.

This system i s not provided with any hardware for installa-

tion, so select suitable components corresponding to the

construction of your walls.

If you are unsure of the quality and strength of the walls,

consult a professional for advice.

OPERATING GUIDE

HOME THEATER

S-FCRW4500

S-FCW4550

LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

· Front speakers x 2

· Center speaker x 1

· Surround speakers x 2*

· Speaker cords:

Red/White (Front speakers) 5m x 2

Green (Center speaker) 5m x 1

Blue/Grey (Surround speakers) 10m x 2*

Purple (Subwoofer) x 1

· Non-skid pads x 20 (S-FCRW4500)

· Non-skid pads x 12 (S-FCRW4550)

· Adhesive strips x 4 (S-FCRW4550 only)

· Operating guide

· Front speaker stand bases x 2

· Front speaker stand stems x 2

Front speaker covers x 2*

· Surround speaker bases x 2*

· Small screws x 8

· Large screws x 4

* S-FCRW4500 only

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.

IMPORTANT:

The S-FCW4550 speaker system does not include surround

speakers. References to surround speakers in the following

instructions apply only to the S-FCRW4500 speaker system.

Subwoofer

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.

The front and center 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 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.

CAUTION:

Pioneer will not be responsible for any accidents or damage

that may result from improper installation.

Do not connect any of the supplied speakers to any

other amplifier. This may result in malfunction or fire.

Do not fix the subwoofer, front and center speakers to the

wall or ceiling; they could cause injury if they fell.

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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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN SETTING UP

When assembling the speakers, lay them down flat on their side to

avoid accidents or injury. Make sure to use a stable surface when

assembling, setting up, and placing the speakers.

ASSEMBLING THE SPEAKER STANDS AND

SECURING YOUR FRONT SPEAKERS

1. Attach the speaker stand bases to the stems using the screws

provided.

Using four small screws for each speaker stand, secure the base to

the stem as shown in the illustrations below.

Make sure the Pioneer logo on the stem is facing forward, and the

outlet on the base (for the speaker cord) is towards the back.

Once you have aligned the stem and base, secure with the

small screws at the points shown at above.

Speaker cord outlet

Pioneer logo

2. Place the front speakers onto the speaker stands as shown

below.

Line up the base of the speaker with the stand (figure A), then

push the speaker slowly onto the speaker stand (figure B). Use

even pressure to make sure the speaker is fully inserted and

secure.

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1. Detach the surround speakers from the front speakers.

To remove, turn the surround speaker so that the

arrow at its

base lines up with the DETACH POSITION (

%) on the top of the

front speaker. Once aligned, the surround speaker can be

removed easily by gently lifting it upwards.

Front left

Surround

left

Listening position

Center

Subwoofer

Front right

Surround

right

Caution

To prevent accidents when in use, make sure the surround

speaker is secure by turning it so the

arrow at the base of the

speaker is not in the UNLOCK AREA.

Standard surround 5-spot setup (S-FCRW4500 only)

This is a standard multichannel surround soundspeaker setup

for optimal 5.1 channel home theatre sound.

5ch STEREO

2. Attach the front speaker covers and surround speaker bases.

Line up the holes with the spurs on the cover or base as shown

below. Press in firmly.

3. Attach the non-slip pads to the base of each of the center

and surround speakers.

Use the adhesive to attach 4 pads to the base of each speaker.

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CENTER SPEAKER

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.

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.

PLACEMENT AND FINE TUNING

3. Secure the speaker to the speaker stand with the screws

provided.

Using two large screws for each speaker stand, secure the

speaker to the speaker stand as shown in the illustration below.

4. After you have finished, refer to the other side of this

sheet for the speaker setup options available with this

system.

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.

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.

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1. Attach the non-slip pads to the base of the center speaker.

Use the adhesive to attach 4 pads to the base of center speaker.

2. Connect the speaker system.

See "CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM" for how to connect the

speakers. After connecting the front speaker wires, thread the

front speaker cords through the outlet on the base of the

speaker stand as shown below. Make sure to use a stable

surface when doing this, and lay the speakers flat on their side.

Front

left

Front

right

Surround

left

Surround

right

Listening position

Center

Subwoofer

Front surround 3-spot setup (S-FCRW4500 only)

This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker placement isn't

possible or you want to avoid running long speaker cables in

your listening area.

To keep the stand steady when upright, tuck the cord into the

groove on the bottom as shown below.

Refer to the setup guide provided for

optimal surround sound placement.

4. Connect the speaker system.

Refer to the setup guide provided to connect the speakers

properly. After connecting the speaker wires, thread the front

speaker cord through the outlet on the base of the speaker

stand as shown below. Make sure to use a stable surface when

doing this, and lay the speakers flat on their side.

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Caution

To prevent accidents when in use, make sure the surround speaker is

secure by turning it so the

arrow at the base of the speaker is not in

the UNLOCK AREA.

With the 3-spot setup, it is recommended that you fix the surround

speakers in place with the adhesive strips provided when in use.

5ch STEREO

Front Surround

After connecting the speaker wires to the surround speakers, use

the groove provided to secure the speaker wire as shown at left.

Leave 10cm of slack from the speaker terminals so the upper

(surround) speaker can turn freely.

When you're finished, thread the surround speaker cords through

the outlet on the base of the speaker stand as above.

To keep the stand steady when upright, tuck the

speaker cords into the grooves on the bottom as

shown below.

3. Turn the surround speakers 50

° towards the closest wall.

The speaker will stop turning at about a 50º angle. This is only

necessary with the Front Surround modes (leave them facing

forward with 5ch STEREO). See the operating instructions for