PIONEER S-STP501/XTW/E - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

What's in the box

Check that you have all the supplied accessories before you start:

· Front speakers x 2

· Center speaker x 1

· Surround speakers x 2

· Speaker cables x 5

· Non-skid pads

· These operating instructions

Before you start

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions before installing

and using your speaker system.

Important

In order to prevent damage to the speaker system resulting from

input overload, please observe the following precautions:

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

maximum permissible input.

· When connecting or disconnecting cables, make sure that your

amplifier is switched off.

· Do not use excessive amplifier volume if using a tone control to

emphasize high or low frequencies.

Caution

· Do not connect the supplied speakers to any amplifier other

than the one supplied with this system. Connection to any other

amplifier may result in malfunction or fire.

· Pioneer will not be responsible for any accidents or damage that

may result from improper installation.

Making receiver settings

Before connecting the speakers, please read the Operating

Instructions supplied with your VSX-517 receiver to make the

following settings:

· Switch the speaker impedance to the 6 setting (see Switching

the speaker impedance to do this).

· Set the crossover frequency to 200 Hz (see Crossover network to

do this).

After connecting the speakers, please complete Using the Quick

Setup with the

5.1ch setting (refer to the receiver's 5 minute guide in

the supplied Operating Instructions).

Connecting the speakers

To get the best out of your speakers it is important that you connect

them properly to your amplifier or receiver. Each speaker

connection consists of a positive (+) and a negative () terminal.

These should be matched between the amplifier and the speaker.

Important

· Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any

connections.

Twist and pull off the protective shields on each speaker wire.

Attach one end of the supplied speaker cables to the rear

of each 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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

S-STP501

SPEAKER SYSTEM

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Front right (Red)

Surround right (Grey)

Surround left (Blue)

Front left (White)

Center (Green)

Colored marker

red

black

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Connect the other end of each speaker cable to your

receiver.

To connect, insert the colored wire into the matching positive

(colored) terminal and the other wire into the negative (black)

terminal as shown below. See also the Operating Instructions that

came with your receiver.

Caution

· Confirm that all bare speaker wires are twisted together and

inserted fully into the proper terminals. If a bare wire strand

touches the rear panel, a short circuit may cause the protection

function to operate, disconnecting power to the unit.

Placing the speakers

· The diagram below shows the standard speaker placement

relative to your listening position.

The following guidelines will help you to get the best performance

from your speaker system. See also the section on Connecting the

speakers in the Operating Instructions that came with your receiver.

· The distance between the front speakers should be about the

same as from your listening position to each speaker. Place

them at an equal distance either side of your TV and roughly at

ear-level (when you are seated in your usual listening position).

· You may want to angle the speakers slightly inward for better

image stability, especially for listeners who are not right in the

center.

· Placing the speakers close to the rear or side walls will enhance

the mid-bass performance, although too close (especially to a

corner) may result in boomy bass and degraded stereo image.

· The left and right surround speakers should be placed at about

ear-level. Depending on the layout of your room, the left and

right surround speakers may be mounted on the side walls.

· Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the

sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.

Caution

· When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to

secure it with tape or some other suitable means. Otherwise, the

speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as

earthquakes, endangering those nearby or damaging the

speaker.

· Do not install speakers 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.

· The front, center and surround speakers supplied with this

system are magnetically shielded. However, depending on the

installation location, color distortion may occur if the speaker is

installed extremely close to the screen of a television set. If this

happens, turn the television set off for 15 to 30 minutes before

switching it back on. If the problem persists, place the speaker

system away from the television set.

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

VSX-517 receiver

color-coded

wire

Front right

(Red)

Front left

(White)

Surround left

(Blue)

Surround right

(Grey)

Center (Green)

Front left

Surround left

Listening position

Center

(Subwoofer)

Front right

Surround right

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Non-skid pads

Attach the non-skid pads to the base of the speakers. Use the

supplied adhesive to attach 4 pads to the base (flat surface) of each

speaker.

Cabinet maintenance

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

If 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, benzene, insecticide sprays and other

chemicals on or near the cabinets, since these will corrode the

surfaces.

Wall mounting the speakers

Before mounting, keep in mind the following points:

· Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that its weight

could cause the wood screws to work loose, or the wall material

to fail to support it, resulting in the speaker falling. Make sure

that the wall on which you intend to mount the speakers is

strong enough to support them. Do not mount on plywood or

soft surface walls.

· Mounting screws are not supplied. Use screws that are suitable

for the wall material and that will support the weight of the

speaker.

Caution

· If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the walls,

consult a professional for advice.

· Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or damage that

result from improper installation.

Troubleshooting

Caution

· These 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.

Specifications

Front / Surround speakers

Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type

(magnetically shielded)

System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm 1-way system Speakers

Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.7 cm cone type

Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Frequency range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Hz to 20 kHz

Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 mm (W) x 136 mm (H) x 80 mm (D)

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.55 kg

Center speaker

Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type

(magnetically shielded)

System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.7 cm 1-way system

Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.7 cm cone type

Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Frequency range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Hz to 20 kHz

Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 mm (W) x 96 mm (H) x 90 mm (D)

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.78 kg

Note: Specifications and design subject to possible modification

without notice due to improvements.

5 mm to 7 mm

Mounting screw

(not supplied)

5 mm

10 mm

Symptom

Possible cause

Remedy

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.

Sound is

distorted

· Extreme signal condition · Turn down the amplifier's

output level (volume, bass

control, bass boost) to

lower the level.

Speakers stop

producing

sound suddenly

· Extreme signal condition

for extended period of time

· Turn the volume down to

resume normal speaker

output.

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