PIONEER S-HF11C/XTW/UC - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

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 8 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).

Caution: installation

· Do not place the speakers on an unstable surface. It could

present a hazard if it falls, as well as damaging the equip-

ment.

· 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 these

speakers. It could present a hazard if it falls, as well as

damaging the equipment.

· Do not attach the speakers to the wall or ceiling, or place them

in a high location. If the speaker grilles are not properly

attached, they could fall off, causing injury.

Caution: in use

· Don't use the speakers to output distorted sound for long

periods of times. This can result in a fire hazard.

· Do not sit or stand on the speakers or let children play on the

speakers.

· Do not put large or heavy objects on top of the speakers.

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.

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Wash hands after handling

Installing your speakers

Sounds played through speaker systems are easily affected in

subtle ways by the conditions in the listening space.

· These speakers are bookshelf-type speakers which will give

their best performance when placed on a solid, level surface

off the floor. Placing the speakers directly on the floor will

result in boomy, undefined sound, and we strongly recom-

mend using speaker stands for optimal performance. Ideally,

the tweeters should be at about ear level when seated in your

listening position.

· Do not attach these speakers to the wall or ceiling. They may

fall off and cause injury.

Pioneer cannot take responsibility for injuries or accidents

arising from improper mounting of these speakers on a wall or

ceiling.

· Speakers are heavy, so make sure the surface where you

install the speakers is solid. For good sound, the speakers

should be about 20cm away from the back wall and at least

50cm away from the side wall.

50cm

20cm

*Illustration shows S-HF21-LR

· If you're using these speakers for your TV sound, install them

at equal distances either side of the TV and point them in the

same direction as the TV.

· 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.

· Do not place the speaker where they will be in direct sunlight,

and avoid positioning them near heaters and air conditioners.

This may cause warping and discoloration of the speaker

cabinet and damage the speakers.

· These speakers are heavy. Placing them on an unstable

surface is dangerous, and should be avoided.

Not applicable to S-HF11C

· Place the speakers equal distances from your listening

position for good stereo sound. Use speaker cords of the

same length for each speaker.

50 60º

*Illustration shows S-HF21-LR

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S-HF11C

S-HF21-LR

S-HF31-LR

S-HF41-LR

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SPEAKER SYSTEM

MODE D'EMPLOI

ENCEINTES ACOUSTIQUES

Pioneer assumes no liability whatsoever for damages resulting

from assembly, improper mounting, insufficient reinforce-

ment, misuse of the product, acts of nature, etc.

Choosing speaker cables

These speakers do 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.

· If the length of cable required for the left and right speakers

require cables differs, use cables of the same length, matched

to the longer distance.

· 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.

Connecting to an amplifier

Before connecting to your amplifier, make sure that the amp is

switched off.

Make sure that you match up the speaker terminals on the

speakers with those on your amplifier so that the positive (+)

terminals and negative () terminals are paired.

Twist off the protective shielding on the ends of the

speaker cable.

Twist together any stray strands of speaker wire.

Insert the speaker cable as shown.

Connect the speaker cables to the input terminals on the backs of

the speakers. For input terminal polarity, red is positive (+) and

black is negative ().

S-HF41-LR speaker system

On the back of the receiver, loosen a speaker terminal, insert

the exposed wire, then tighten the terminal.

S-HF11-C / S-HF21-LR / S-HF31-LR speaker system

On the back of the speaker, push open a tab, insert the

exposed wire, then release the tab to secure the wire.

Red (+)

Black ()

Connect the other end of the speaker cable to the speaker

terminals on your amplifier.

S-HF41-LR speaker system only:

You can also use banana plugs to connect up the speaker.

· 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 interrup-

tions 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.

Detatching and replacing the front grille

The front grille of this speaker system is removable. Proceed as

follows:

Hold both sides (top/bottom or left/right) of the grille,

and pull it towards you to detach it from the speaker system.

To replace the grille, align the holes in the grille's corners

with the projections on the front of the speaker, and push

each of the corners into place.

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.

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 alcohol, thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other

chemicals on or near this unit since these will corrode the

surfaces.

Striped half of speaker

cable to positive (+)

speaker terminal

Other half of speaker

cable to negative ()

speaker terminal

Specifications

S-HF11C

Enclosure ................................................... Bass-reflex bookshelf type

(magnetically shielded)

Configuration ................................................................................ 2-way

Woofer .......................................... 13 cm (51/4 inch) cone type x 2

Tweeter ........................................ 2.5 cm (1 inch) semi dome type

Nominal impedance ........................................................................ 8

Frequency response ............................................................ 55~20 kHz

Sensitivity ...................................................................................... 85 dB

Maximum power ......................................................................... 100 W

Exterior dimensions (mm) ................ 400 (W) x 150 (H) x 158 (D) mm

153/4 (W) x 57/8 (H) x 61/4 (D) in.

Weight .................................................................... 3.5 kg / 7 lbs. 11 oz.

S-HF21-LR

Enclosure ................................................... Bass-reflex bookshelf type

(magnetically shielded)

Configuration ................................................................................ 2-way

Woofer ................................................ 13 cm (51/4 inch) cone type

Tweeter ........................................ 2.5 cm (1 inch) semi dome type

Nominal impedance ........................................................................ 8

Frequency response ............................................................ 55~20 kHz

Sensitivity ...................................................................................... 80 dB

Maximum power ......................................................................... 100 W

Exterior dimensions (mm) ................. 150(W) x 260 (H) x 158 (D) mm

57/8 (W) x 101/4 (H) x 61/4 (D) in.

Weight ......................................... 2.1 kg / 4 lbs. 10 oz. (each speaker)

S-HF31-LR

Enclosure ................................................... Bass-reflex bookshelf type

(magnetically shielded)

Configuration ................................................................................ 2-way

Woofer ................................................ 16 cm (61/2 inch) cone type

Tweeter ........................................ 2.5 cm (1 inch) semi dome type

Nominal impedance ........................................................................ 8

Frequency response ............................................................ 50~20 kHz

Sensitivity ...................................................................................... 82 dB

Maximum power ......................................................................... 120 W

Exterior dimensions (mm) ................ 195 (W) x 303 (H) x 199 (D) mm

711/16 (W) x 1115/16 (H) x 713/16 (D) in.

Weight ......................................... 3.3 kg / 6 lbs. 13 oz. (each speaker)

S-HF41-LR

Enclosure ................................................... Bass-reflex bookshelf type

(magnetically shielded)

Configuration ................................................................................ 3-way

Woofer .................................................... 20 cm (8 inch) cone type

Medium .................................................. 10 cm (4 inch) cone type

Tweeter ........................................ 2.5 cm (1 inch) semi dome type

Nominal impedance ........................................................................ 8

Frequency response ............................................................ 40~20 kHz

Sensitivity ...................................................................................... 84 dB

Maximum power ......................................................................... 160 W

Exterior dimensions (mm) ................ 251 (W) x 504 (H) x 299 (D) mm

97/8 (W) x 1913/16 (H) x 113/4 (D) in.

Weight ........................................ 7.1kg / 15 lbs. 10 oz. (each speaker)

Specifications and design subject to possible modification

without notice, due to improvements.

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 and clearly, 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 For A 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.

Decibel

Level Example

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.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS

UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

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

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

WARRANTY PERIOD

For the period specified below from date of original retail purchase (the warranty period) from an authorized Pioneer dealer, Pioneer

Electronics (USA) Inc. (PUSA), and Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. (POC) warrants that products distributed by PUSA in the

U.S.A., and by POC in Canada that fail to function properly under normal use due to a manufacturing defect when installed and

operated according to the operating instructions enclosed with the unit will be repaired or replaced with a unit of comparable value,

at the option of PUSA or POC, without charge to you for parts or actual repair work. Parts supplied under this warranty may be new

or rebuilt at the option of PUSA or POC.

WARRANTY PERIOD

PRODUCT

PARTS

LABOR

Loudspeakers ..................................................................................................................................... 2 YEAR

2 YEAR

This warranty covers the product during the warranty period whether in the possession of the original owner or any subsequent

owner. In the event service is required, the product must be delivered within the warranty period, transportation prepaid, fro m within

the Country of purchase as explained in this document. You will be responsible for removal and installation of the product.

WHAT'S NOT COVERED

This warranty does not cover any product which is used in any trade or business, or in an industrial or commercial application.

This warranty does not apply to any speaker that has been subjected to power in excess of its published power rating.

This warranty does not cover the cabinet or any appearance item, any damage to the product resulting from alterations or

modifications not authorized in writing by PUSA or POC, accident, misuse or abuse, or damage due to lightning or to power surges.

This warranty does not cover the cost of parts or labor which would be otherwise provided without charge under this warranty

obtained from any source other than a PUSA OR POC Authorized Service Company or other designated location. This warranty

does not cover defects or damage caused by the use of unauthorized parts or labor, or from improper maintenance.

ALTERED, DEFACED OR REMOVED SERIAL NUMBERS VOID THIS WARRANTY.

YOUR RIGHTS

PUSA and POC excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to the failure of products to

function properly under the conditions set forth above.

IN THE U.S.A. - PUSA LIMITS ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED

THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW

LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR

LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT

APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY

VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

IN CANADA - EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THERE ARE NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OBLIGA-

TIONS OR CONDITIONS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

TO OBTAIN SERVICE

PUSA and POC have appointed a number of Authorized Service Companies throughout the U.S.A., and Canada should your

product ever require service. To receive warranty service you will need to present your sales receipt or, if rented, your rental contract

showing place and date of original owner's transaction. Should it become necessary to ship your unit, you will need to package the

product carefully and send it, transportation prepaid by a traceable, pre-insured method, to an Authorized Service Company.

Carefully package the product using adequate padding material to prevent damage in transit. The original container is ideal for this

purpose. Include in the package your name, address, telephone number where you can be reached during business hours, a copy

of your sales receipt and a detailed description of the problem. PUSA or POC, as appropriate, will pay for the cost of returning the

repaired or replacement product to you within the Country of purchase.

For additional information about this limited warranty or to locate the nearest PUSA or POC Authorized Service Company, please

contact:

IN THE U.S.A.

IN CANADA

CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT

PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.

PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

P.O. BOX 1760

300 ALLSTATE PARKWAY

LONG BEACH, CA 90801 USA

MARKHAM, ON L3R OP2

Phone: 1-800-421-1404

Phone: 905-479-4411, 1-877-283-5901

DO NOT RETURN ANY PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESSES. THEY ARE NOT SERVICE LOCATIONS.

RECORD THE PLACE AND DATE OF PURCHASE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Model No.: _____________________ Serial No.: _______________________

Purchase Date: ___________ Purchased From:

________________________

KEEP THIS INFORMATION AND YOUR SALES RECEIPT IN A SAFE PLACE

LIMITED WARRANTY

PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.

PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

Nous vous remercions d'avoir fait l'achat de ce produit Pioneer.

Veuillez lire entièrement les présentes instructions d'utilisation afin

de savoir comment utiliser correctement votre modèle. Après avoir

lu les instructions, conservez-les dans un lieu en perspective d'une

consultation ultérieure.

Avant de commencer

· L'impédance nominale de ce système de haut-parleur est de 6

ohms. Raccorder le système de haut-parleur à un

amplificateur dont l'impédance de charge s'étendant de 4 à 16

ohms (un modèle sur lequel "4 16

" st indiqué sur les

bornes de sortie de haut-parleur).

· Ne touchez pas aux cônes de haut-parleur car ils peuvent

facilement être endommagés.

Afin de ne pas endommager le système de haut-parleur

résultant d'une surcharge d'entrée, veuillez observer les

précautions suivantes:

· N'appliquez pas au système de haut-parleur un signal

dépassant l'entrée maximale autorisée.

· Avant de brancher ou de débrancher des câbles dans votre

système AV, assurez-vous que l'amplificateur est arrêté.

· Quand un égaliseur graphique est utilisé pour renforcer les

fortes sonorités de la gamme haute fréquence, n'employez pas

le volume d'amplificateur de manière excessive.

· Ne pas essayer de forcer un amplificateur à faible

alimentation pour produire d'importants volumes de tonalité

(la distorsion harmonique de l'amplificateur sera augmentée,

sans compter que vous risquez d'endommager le tweeter).

Attention: Installation

· Ne placez pas les haut-parleurs sur une surface instable. Ils

pourraient présenter un risque en cas de chute, mais aussi

endommager l'équipement.

· Coupez et débranchez votre équipement AV et consultez les

instructions au moment de raccordant des composants.

Faites en sorte d'employer des câbles de raccordement

appropriés.

· Ne placez pas un téléviseur ou tout autre équipement AV sur

ces haut-parleurs. Ils pourraient présenter un risque en cas de

chute, mais aussi endommager l'équipement.

· Ne fixez pas les haut-parleurs sur un mur ou au plafond ni les

placer dans un endroit surélevé. Si les grilles de haut-parleur

ne sont fixées correctement, elles risquent de tomber et de

blesser quelqu'un.

Attention: pendant son utilisation

· N'utilisez les haut-parleurs pour produire des sons déformés

pendant de longues périodes. Ceci peut avoir comme

conséquence un risque d'incendie.

· Ne pas s'asseoir ni monter sur les haut-parleurs et ne pas

laisser les enfants jouer sur les haut-parleurs.

· Ne pas poser de grands objets ou des objets lourds sur les

haut-parleurs.

Installation de vos haut-parleurs

Les sons reproduits par des systèmes de haut-parleur sont

facilement affectés de manières subtiles par les conditions de

l'espace d'écoute.

· Ces haut-parleurs sont des haut-parleurs de type à étagère qui

produiront les meilleures performances possibles une fois

placés sur une surface pleine, à niveau et séparée du

plancher. L'installation des haut-parleurs directement sur le

plancher aura comme conséquence de provoquer un bruit de

résonance, une sonorité non définie, c'est pourquoi nous vous

recommandons vivement d'employer des supports de haut-

parleur afin d'obtenir des performances optimales. Dans le

meilleur des cas, les tweeters devraient être à environ niveau

des oreilles une fois assis dans la position d'écoute.

· Ne pas fixer ces haut-parleurs sur un mur ou au plafond. Ils

peuvent tomber et blesser quelqu'un.

Pioneer ne peut pas prendre la responsabilité des dommages ou

des accidents résultant d'un support inexact de ces haut-

parleurs sur un mur ou un plafond.

· Les haut-parleurs sont lourds, ainsi vous devez vous assurer

que la surface où l'on installe les haut-parleurs est solide.

Pour obtenir une excellente sonorité, les haut-parleurs

devraient être placés à environ 20 cm loin du mur arrière et au

moins à 50 cm loin de la paroi latérale.

50cm

20cm

*L'illustration représente le modèle S-HF21-LR

· Si l'on emploie ces haut-parleurs pour la reproduction du son

de la télévision, les installer à distance égale l'un ou l'autre de

chaque côté du téléviseur et les diriger dans la même

direction que le téléviseur.

· Si la salle a beaucoup de réverbération, nous vous

recommandons d'accrocher du tissu lourd sur les murs, et/ou

de mettre un tapis sur le plancher pour atténuer le bruit. Pour

obtenir de meilleurs résultats, recouvrir complètement les

murs.

· Ne placez pas les haut-parleurs là où ils seront exposés

directement à la lumière du soleil et évitez de les placer près

d'appareil de chauffage et des climatiseurs. Ceci peut causer

la déformation et la décoloration du coffret de haut-parleur et

endommager les haut-parleurs.

· Ces haut-parleurs sont particulièrement lourds. Le fait de les

placer sur une surface instable est dangereux et devrait être

évité.

Non applicable au modèle S-HF11C

· Placer les haut-parleurs à distances égales de votre position

d'écoute pour obtenir une excellente sonorité stéréo. Employer

des câbles de haut-parleur de la même longueur pour chaque

haut-parleur.

50 60º

*L'illustration représente

le modèle S-HF21-LR

Important

Pioneer n'assume aucune responsabilité pour quelques

dommages que ce soient résultants d'un assemblage, d'un

support inapproprié, d'un renfort insuffisant, d'un abus

d'utilisation du produit, de phénomènes naturels, etc..