PIONEER S-IC621D/XTM/UC - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

In-Ceiling Speaker

Enceinte de plafond encastrable

S-IC621D

S-IC821D

Operating Instructions

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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.

Introduction

This speaker system is designed for in-ceiling

installation. The design features provide for a wide range

of placement and listening position options.

Providing excellent sound quality, these models feature

an adjustable tweeter to provide flexibility of placement in

your listening area.

This speaker system is also paintable so that they may be

matched to your room decor.

Before you start

· The nominal impedance of this speaker system is

. Connect the speaker system to an amplifier

capable of driving an impedance of at least 8

This product incorporates auto-resetting overload

protection technology to help avoid damage to the

speakers. However, please observe the following

precautions:

· Do not supply amplification power to the speaker

system in excess of the maximum permissible

input, which could damage the speaker and cause

a hazard from overheating.

· If using a graphic equalizer to boost sounds in the

high-frequency range, do not use excessive

amplifier volume.

· Do not try to force a low-powered amplifier to

produce high sound levels as the amplifier's

harmonic distortion will be increased, and you may

damage the speaker.

Caution: installation

· Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or

damage that result from improper installation,

misuse, modification of the product, or natural

disasters.

· This speaker system must be installed by a qualified

technician as it involves such tasks as selecting a

location for installation, drilling holes in walls/ceiling,

wiring, and painting. Have the installer carefully

follow the installation instructions.

· The installation technician must follow professional

installation techniques to protect the speaker system

against falling.

· When installing the speakers, make sure that the

wall/ceiling is strong enough to support the

speakers.

· Improper installation of the speakers could cause

them to fall and cause damage or injuries to persons

nearby.

· Switch off and unplug your AV equipment and

consult the instructions when connecting up

components. Make sure you use the correct

connecting cables.

· Keep magnetic objects such as screwdrivers or steel

parts away from the tweeter and woofer speakers.

Since the speakers use strong magnets, the objects

may be attracted, causing injury or damaging the

diaphragm.

· Do not install the speakers 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 and damage to the

speakers.

· Though this speaker system can be used in humid

areas (such as bathrooms or kitchens), do not install

it where it may be exposed to high temperatures,

such as in a sauna or near a cooking area, or where

water could splash on the speaker, which is not

waterproof.

Caution: in use

· If the speakers stop emitting sound after receiving

too large an input signal, turn down the volume

control on the amplifier and wait a few seconds. The

protection feature will be reset automatically.

For U.S. model

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.

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Wash hands after handling

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What's in the box

Installation

Standard setup

Sounds reproduced through speaker systems are easily

affected in subtle ways by the conditions in the listening

space. To assure optimum performance from this

speaker system, give adequate consideration to the

installation location before setup.

· This speaker system is designed to be used as a

single stereo speaker in small room (such as

bathrooms, closets, laundry rooms etc.). Usually it

should be located above the primary listening

position.

· Keep the speaker system at least 50 cm (20 in.) away

from the edge of the wall or ceiling. If this is not

possible, adjust the sound balance by using the

speakers' treble level control.

· This speaker system is not magnetically shielded. It

should therefore not be placed near TVs or monitors

that are sensitive to magnetic fields, as the

interaction of magnetic materials can cause

distortion of the colors on your TV screen. Magnetic

storage media (such as floppy discs and tape or video

cassettes) should also not be kept close to this

speaker system.

For the installer

· Give adequate consideration to the location of

installation before the setup of this speaker system.

· Check the walls/ceiling to see if they are strong

enough to withstand the weight of the speaker

system.

· Installation is possible on ceiling from 12.5 mm (1/2

in.) to 25 mm (1 in.) thick.

· Check the walls/ceiling to confirm there is no wiring,

plumbing, beams, studs or air conditioning systems

that may interfere with installation.

· Pioneer disclaims any liability whatsoever for

damage resulting from assembly, improper

mounting, insufficient reinforcement, misuse of the

product, acts of nature, etc.

Grille x 1

Paint mask x 1

(Transparent)

Template x 1

Operating instructions

Grille removal tool x 1

Butyl rubber tapes x 8

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Painting the speakers

While the speaker and grille can be painted after it is

installed, painting it beforehand is much easier.

It is recommended to use spray paint, as brushed paint

may clog the holes in the grille and reduce the sound

quality significantly.

Remove the fabric scrim from the inside of the

grille.

Carefully peel off the fabric scrim and lay it down flat so

as not to get it wrinkled.

Use the supplied paint mask to cover the speaker.

If you don't have the paint mask, use paper and masking

tape.

Paint the speaker and grille the desired color.

As previously mentioned, it is strongly recommended

that you paint before installation and that you use spray

paint.

After the speaker and grille have dried completely,

remove the paint mask and carefully replace the fabric

scrim on the back of the grille.

Before installing

· Before installing the speakers, run the speaker

cables to the installation location.

· To maximize sound quality, choose the correct

speaker gauge cables from the table below.

If the resistance of the speaker cable is too high, the

signal will be attenuated and the speakers' frequency

response will be degraded.

How to install

Make sure you have read and understood all the

information above, For the installer on page 3 and Before

installing above.

Once you have decided on the installation location,

prepare the supplied template.

Cut out the inside of the template along the dotted line

and discard the inner section.

Attach the template (outer section) to the wall/

ceiling using tape.

Make sure the template is aligned properly.

Trace a line onto the wall/ceiling, following the

inner perimeter of the template.

Cut a hole where you have drawn the outline.

Be careful when cutting the hole, and use a proper

cutting tool.

Pull the speaker cable through the hole that has

been opened.

Be careful not to apply to much force when pulling on the

speaker cable or bend the cable at sharp angles.

Connect the cable wire to the speaker as shown

below.

When connecting the speakers, be careful not to touch

the diaphragms of the drivers.

· After connecting the wires, pull lightly on them to

make sure that the ends of the wires are securely

connected to the terminals. Poor connections can

create noise and interruptions in the sound.

AWG

feet

mm2

meters

16 or 14

less than 25

1.5 to 2.5

less than 8

14 or 12

25 to 50

2.5 to 4

8 to 16

12 or 10

50 to 75

4 to 6

16 to 24

more than 75

more than 24

Twist and pull off the protective

shields on each wire.

10 mm (0.4 in.)

Insert the speaker cable wires into the

holes while pressing down on the terminal

posts on the speaker, and then release the

terminal posts. For input terminal polarity,

red is positive (+) and black is negative ().

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· If the wires are pulled out of the terminal posts and

the conductors come into contact with each other or

surrounding devices, an excessive additional load

may be placed on the amplifier. This may cause the

amplifier to stop functioning, and may even cause it

damage.

· Be careful to observe the correct polarity of the

connections between the cables and the speaker. If

the polarity (+, ) of one of the speakers (left or right)

is reversed the stereo image will be severely

degraded.

Where available, use the fixing bracket located on

the back of the speaker system and attach a reinforced

wire, such as stainless steel wire rope, to the studs or

beams of the walls/ceiling.

· It is strongly recommended that you take double safe

precautions to prevent the speaker from falling by

accident.

· Put the reinforced wire through the fixing bracket and

attach to the studs or beams. Make sure the stud/

beam that you are attaching it to is strong enough to

support the weight of the speaker system.

Place sound-absorbing material (such as fiberglass)

around the speakers as necessary to improve sound

quality.

Use only sound-absorbing materials that comply with

regional safety regulations.

Place the speaker into the hole you have cut.

Make sure the rotating clamps are turned inward.

· A Phillips screwdriver is required for loosening them.

· When using electric screwdrivers, first find out the

minimum torque required for the installation of the

speaker system. Begin by setting the electric

screwdriver to its minimum torque and gradually

raise the torque until the screw starts to rotate. Check

what torque setting you are on at this point (this will

be the minimum torque required for the setup). After

confirming the torque, return the rotating clamps

toward the inside by reversing the direction of

rotation of the screws. When doing this, take care

that the screws do not come all the way out.

10 Attach the speaker frame to the wall/ceiling, and

tighten the screws lightly (temporary attachment).

At this point the rotating clamp will rotate so that the

rotating clamp and frame are clamped on to the wall/

ceiling.

Gently try pulling the speaker forward and check that all

of the rotating clamps have rotated outwards and are

lightly clamping to the wall/ceiling.

11 Adjust the mounting orientation for the primary

listening position.

12 Tighten the screws firmly using no more than the

maximum torque specified.

Allowable maximum torque: 1.0 N

· Screwing them in too tightly could break the rotating

clamps, twist the frames, damage the walls/ceilings

and make it difficult to attach the grille.

13 Make sure that the screws are not crooked and that

there is no gap between the wall/ceiling and frame.

CAUTION

These speaker terminals carry

HAZARDOUS LIVE

voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when

connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables,

disconnect the power cord before touching any

uninsulated parts.

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Reinforced wire

(not supplied)

Fixing bracket

Stud/beam

Screw

Speaker frame

Rotating clamp

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