S-HV600B S-HV500-LR S-SLW500 Subwoofer / Enceinte d'extrêmes graves / Subwoofer / Subwoofer / Subwoofer / Altavoz de subgraves / Subwoofer / Subwoofer / Subwoofer / Subwoofer / Apubassokaiutin / / 1 En 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. S-SLW500 Before you start S-HV600B/S-HV500-LR · This speaker system has an impedance of 8 , and should be connected only to an amplifier designed with a load impedance of 8 (the amplifier's speaker output connector should clearly be labeled "8 "). 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 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 speaker). Caution: installation · Do not place the speaker on an unstable surface, as doing so may cause the speaker to fall and cause damage or bodily injury. · Switch off and unplug your AV equipment and consult the instructions when connecting up components. Make sure you use the correct connecting cables. · If you intend to install the speakers on a wall, first confirm that the wall is capable of supporting the weight of the speaker systems (S-HV600B: 1.7 kg, S-HV500-LR: 0.4 kg). If you are uncertain about the load-bearing capacity of the wall, consult a building specialist. Installing the speakers on an insecure wall is extremely dangerous, since the speakers could fall, leading to grave personal injury. · After mounting, confirm the safety of the installation. Make periodic safety checks thereafter as well to confirm that the speakers continue to be mounted securely. Caution: in use · Do not use the speaker to output distorted sound for long periods of time. This can result in damages to the speaker and poses a potential fire hazard. · Do not place heavy or large objects on top of the speaker. Doing so could provoke the speaker to fall, causing damages or bodily injury. · Do not connect these speakers to devices other than an AV amplifier or other audio component, since malfunctions could result. · This product incorporates autoregression technology to protect the speakers. If the speakers stop emitting noise when receiving too large a signal, turn the volume down on the amp and wait a few seconds. The protection feature disables itself automatically. · This product is a passive subwoofer, and must be combined with the VSX-S300 or other audio device provided with a builtin subwoofer amplifier. · This speaker system has an impedance of 4 , and should be connected only to an amplifier designed with a load impedance of 4 (the amplifier's speaker output connector should clearly be labeled "4 "). 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 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 speaker). Caution: installation · Do not place the speaker on an unstable surface, as doing so may cause the speaker to fall and cause damage or bodily injury. · 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 attach these speakers to the wall or ceiling, as they may cause injury in the event of a fall. · Do not install your speakers overhead on the ceiling or wall. Caution: in use · Do not use the speaker to output distorted sound for long periods of time. This can result in damages to the speaker and poses a potential fire hazard. · Do not place heavy or large objects on top of the speaker. Doing so could provoke the speaker to fall, causing damages or bodily injury. · Do not sit or stand on the speaker, or let children play on the speaker. Doing so could provoke the speaker to fall, causing damages or bodily injury. · The speaker system grill cannot be removed. Do not try to forcibly remove it since doing so may damage the grille. Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or damage that result from improper installation, misuse or modification of the product, or natural disasters. 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 thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit since these will corrode the surfaces. 2 En What's in the box S-HV600B · Bracket x 2 · Non-skid pads x 2 · Wire stays x 4 · Warranty card x 1 (European model only) · Operating instructions (this document) Features · Sound is produced from both sides (grille net) of the speaker. · This speaker features full sound directed in every direction. In contrast to ordinary speakers, the orientation shown below is the "front." To enjoy optimum sound quality, orient the speaker so that this "front" side is pointed toward your listening position. English S-HV500-LR: Horizontal orientation S-HV500-LR · Base x 2 · Stand arm x 2 S-HV500-LR: Vertical orientation · Bracket x 2 · Screw (Bind head) x 2 · Screw (Flat head) x 4 · Hexagonal nut x 2 · Seal x 2 · Warranty card x 1 (European model only) · Operating instructions (this document) S-SLW500 · Speaker cord (3 m) x 1 · Non-skid pads x 4 · Seal x 4 · Warranty card x 1 (European model only) 3 En Vertical orientation Assembly S-HV600B 1 Apply the non-skid pad to the bottom surface of the leg. 1 Align the vertical mounting stay with the hole in the base. 2 Fasten the vertical mount stay to the base using the vertical mount bolt and hex nut. Be sure the hex nut fits into the hexagonal groove in the bottom of the base. Vertical mount screw Vertical mount hex nut S-HV500-LR Horizontal orientation 1 Pass the speaker cord through the hole in the base. 3 Pass the speaker cord through the vertical mount satay hole. Seal 2 Align the rotation stop lug with the hole in the base. 4 Align the speaker's rotation stop lug with the hole in the vertical stay. Rotation stop lug Rotation stop lug 3 Fasten the speaker to the base use the horizontal mounting screw from the back side of the base. Horizontal mount screw 5 Fasten the speaker to the vertical stay, using the vertical mount screw. Vertical mount screw 4 Set the speaker so that the speaker cord passes through the groove in the base. Wire cutout 4 En S-SLW500 Installing the subwoofer The subwoofer can be mounted in either vertical or horizontal orientation. The factory default is horizontal orientation. Installation Mounting location Installation example: For both S-HV600B and SSLW500 English For vertical orientation installation 1 The feet are attached with Phillips screws; use a Phillips screwdriver to remove them. 2 Apply the accessory seals to the place the feet were located to hide the screw holes. 3 Apply the non-skid pads to the four corners of the surface where the subwoofer is to be mounted. Note that the nonskid pads may not be fully effective on all surfaces, so do not install in slippery locations. Step 1 Feet Installation example: For both S-HV500-LR and SSLW500 Step 2 Seals Step 3 Non-skid pads · Do not attempt to perform these procedures while tilting the unit at an angle. Lay the unit on its side on soft cloth or other material that will not scar the unit. S-HV600B · Sounds played through speaker systems are easily affected in subtle ways by the conditions in the listening space. · This speaker system does not feature a magnetically shielded design. As a result, color distortion may occur if the speaker is placed near a conventional CRT television. In this event, move the speaker farther away from the television. In addition, devices easily affected by magnetism (magnetic media cards, wrist-watches, video tapes, etc.) should not be placed near this speaker. · 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. 5 En · Mounting the speakers in an unstable location is extremely dangerous and should not be attempted. · Do not install the speakers on top of a television set or other unstable location. The speakers may fall, causing damage or personal injury. · When installing, allow at least 10 cm space between the rear of the unit and any wall; when installing vertically, also allow at least 10 cm space between the unit's left side and any wall. If insufficient distance is taken, the unit may display inadequate performance, or may malfunction. · Since the speaker system is heavy, installation in unstable locations is extremely dangerous and should not be attempted. A falling speaker may cause damage or personal injury. S-HV500-LR · Sounds played through speaker systems are easily affected in subtle ways by the conditions in the listening space. · Can be mounted vertically or horizontally. · When using a thin-profile television, place the speakers to the sides of the television, separated from the television by 5 cm or more. · When using a CRT television, separate the speakers from the television by 10 cm. Since these speakers are designed for low-magnetic-flux leakage, some color smearing may be experienced depending on the installation conditions. In this case, turn off the power to the television and wait for 15 minutes to 30 minutes. If color smearing continues, separate the speaker systems farther from the television. · 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. Wall mounting the speakers (S-HV600B/S-HV500-LR) Before mounting · Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that its weight could cause the screws to work loose, or the wall material to fail to support it, resulting in the speaker falling. Make sure that the wall you intend to mount the speakers on is strong enough to support them. Do not mount on plywood or soft surface walls. · Mounting screws are not supplied. Use screws suitable for the wall material and support the weight of the speaker. · Mounting the speakers in an unstable location is extremely dangerous and should not be attempted. · Do not install the speakers on top of a television set or other unstable location. The speakers may fall, causing damage or personal injury. · If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the wall, consult a professional for advice. · Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or damage that result from improper installation. S-HV600B 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the stands to the speaker. S-SLW500 · The subwoofer reproduces ultra-low sounds in monaural, using the fact that the human ear has little directional sensitivity to sounds in the low frequencies. As a result, the subwoofer can be located in a variety of places, but if placed too distant, the linkage between sounds of the subwoofer and other speakers may seem unnatural. The intensity of the sound from the subwoofer can be adjusted by changing the distance from the wall. · Front speakers installed to the right and left should be separated by about 1.8 m to 2.7 m distance. They should be installed at equal distances from the television, and at equal heights from the floor. · Optional speaker stands can be purchased to facilitate optimal mounting of the surround speakers at or slightly above the listener's ear height. · The surround effect will be diminished if the surround speakers are mounted at extreme distances from the listener's position. · The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and so should not be placed near a TV or monitor, as the interaction of magnetic materials can cause distortion of the colors on your TV screen. Devices easily affected by magnetism (magnetic media cards, wrist-watches, video tapes, etc.) should not be placed near the subwoofer. 2 Using the two screws removed in step 1, fasten the wall mounting fixtures to the speaker. 3 Affix the supplied wire stays to the top ...