Pinnacle PR MAN 950G REV0613 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

 2013 PINNACLE LOUDSPEAKERS

We appreciate your choosing a Pinnacle speaker for use in your Home Theater / Audio system. This unique
speaker will provide you with surprisingly powerful and satisfying sound from an ultra stylish & compact
package. Please read this manual completely to ensure the best possible performance from your system.

CONNECTIONS:
Complete all wire connections in your Home Theater / Audio system before

powering up your receiver. Be sure
to observe proper polarity for all speaker wire connections: Receiver PLUS (red terminal) to
Speaker PLUS, Receiver MINUS (black terminal) to Speaker MINUS. For the best results, we recommend 12,
14 or 16 gauge wire; consult your dealer for options.

To connect your speaker wire to your speaker's binding posts, twist the bare wire strands together tightly, then
insert through the hole which becomes visible when the knurled knob is screwed counterclockwise. The wire
must then be secured by screwing the knob back clockwise until snug. Remember, loose strands of wire may
cause short circuits. Upon completion, gently tug at all connections to ensure they are fastened securely and re­check for correct polarity.

 Connect your receiver’s left channel speaker output to the left-most (from the front) terminal cup on your

speaker.

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Connect your receiver’s center channel speaker output to the center terminal cup on your speaker.

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Connect your receiver’s right channel speaker output to the right-most (from the front) terminal cup on your
speaker.

After completing all connections, turn the system on, then GRADUALLY increase the volume level. If there is
no sound, distorted sound, or if the amplifier shuts itself down after a few seconds, IMMEDIATELY TURN THE
VOLUME DOWN and turn the system off. Then re-check your wiring for accuracy and for possible shorts at
the connecting terminals (adjacent bare wires touching each other). When everything sounds fine, keep the
volume reasonably low while you familiarize yourself with your system's various controls and operating modes.

SPEAKER PROTECTION:
One special feature of this speaker is an overload protection circuit designed to help protect the speaker from
accidental overload. This protection circuit will automatically attenuate the overall output of a speaker when it
senses excessive volume level. If you hear this protection circuit engaging, (and it will be obvious when this
occurs), please turn down your receiver’s volume. Your speaker will quickly return to its normal operation.

VERY IMPORTANT!

Be sure your receiver’s Main & Center channel modes are set to SMALL (NORMAL). This will allow for the

greatest bass impact from your system.

RECOMMENDED SPEAKER PLACEMENT:

We recommend you locate your speaker horizontally, above, or just below, your TV. The location that places

the speaker at the height closest to ‘ear level’ (from your listening position) is best.

SHELF MOUNTING:

To enable placement on a flat surface you will need to use the included pedestal and rubber pads.

Place (4) of the included rubber pads a 1/4" from the front of the cabinet on the bottom of the speaker.

Remove the backing from the adhesive tape on the top of the pedestal and attach the pedestal to the bottom of

the cabinet a 1/4" from the rear.

PIVOT BRACKET WALL MOUNTING:

You may wall mount your speaker with Pivot Brackets using the threaded inserts on the rear of the cabinet. Be

sure to use (2) Pivot Brackets with 1/4-20 type threads and a weight capacity of at least

7 pounds each.

FLUSH WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Please note: The hanging methodology employed with this product is intended for mounting on walls of

standard construction, which includes most residential and business office environments. Such environments

are constructed with wooden studs behind the walls that will securely accept the enclosed screw. If you do not

notice resistance behind the wall when drilling the pilot hole you probably do not have a stud in that location and

will then need to use the enclosed wall anchor.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

#2 Philips head screwdriver bit or hand screwdriver.

Drill - electric or cordless, with 1/8” & 5/16" bits.

WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Place the speaker on the wall, oriented horizontally, at the desired mounting location.

2) Make a small mark on the wall at the top center of the rear of the cabinet.

3) Remove the speaker from the wall.

4) Place the mounting bracket on the wall, level, with the outer flanges of the mounting bracket touching the

wall.

5) Align the mounting bracket so that the mark on the wall is at the top center of the mounting bracket.

6) Mark the locations for the mounting bracket’s four corner mounting screws on the wall. Remove the

mounting bracket from the wall.

7) Using a drill with a 1/8" bit if mounting into a stud, or a 5/16" bit (and then inserting the included wall

anchors) where there is no stud, drill a 2 1/4" deep pilot hole at each of the mounting screwhole marks on
the wall. Pre-tapping the wall with a nail or punch will ensure a better grip for the drill bit as it enters the wall.

8) Place the mounting bracket back on the wall, oriented as shown above, lining up the mounting screwholes

of the mounting bracket with the holes on the wall. Screw the mounting screws fully into the wall anchors or
stud. Be sure the screws are inserted straight (perpendicular with wall and parallel with floor) and are
securely mounted. The mounting bracket should now be securely attached to the wall.

9) Screw both mounting bolts securely to the cabinet.

10) Position the speaker over the mounting bracket, and visually line-up, then insert the two mounting bolt

heads into the keyhole cutouts in the mounting bracket. Slowly lower the speaker approximately 1/2" until it
comes to a rest; the speaker should now be secure. If the bolt heads do not slide down the keyhole

notches, you may need to unscrew them a little (1/4 - 1/2 a turn) to enable the screw heads to fully pass
through the keyhole openings.

LIMIT ED WARRANTY:

WHAT IS COVERED: This product is covered for a period of seven (7) years, from the date of the original
purchase. The warranty covers all necessary parts and labor to return the speaker to proper working order.
Cabinet surfaces, grille assembly, and other exterior parts subject to normal wear and tear are not covered
except where an inherent structural defect becomes evident. Parts replacement and labor will be performed at
the discretion of the company (Pinnacle Speakers) and will be provided free of charge unless (in the opinion of
our service department, service representatives, or engineering department) the speaker system has failed due
to abuse or negligent operation. Any latent defect attributable to error in manufacture will always be covered by
this warranty.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED: This warranty will be void and no free services performed if we or any party acting
as our agent determines that the speaker system in question has had any of its loudspeaker elements (woofer,
midrange, tweeter, etc.) or internal circuitry removed or tampered with in any way whatsoever without express
prior authorization from Pinnacle. Furthermore, if the speaker system is not found to be defective a service
charge will be levied. In either case the minimum charge will be $30. An additional charge will be applicable for
same day service if requested (subject to feasibility). This charge will always be in effect even if the actual parts
and labor are covered by this warranty. Any speaker system found to have crimped or melted voice coils or
internal parts that are burned or charred is not covered by the warranty. Voice coils and crossover parts cannot
become charred unless excessive power or clipping signals are fed to the speaker system. It is possible for an
amplifier rated at 50 Watts RMS to permanently damage a speaker system rated for much higher power levels,
since any amplifier or receiver rated at 50 Watts can produce much more than that, but only at high distortion
levels. Amplifiers and receivers are rated at power levels that they can achieve with minimum, distortion only.
Hi-Fi speaker systems are meant to work only with undistorted power (under 1% distortion). High fidelity
equipment rated by the RMS method (mandatory according to the Federal Trade Commission's regulations)
requires that distortion levels be well below 1% full rated power. Therefore you are obligated to use your
equipment with proper care. Any damage caused to the speaker system from improper use is not covered by
warranty. Pinnacle Speakers reserves the right to make the final determination of whether or not a particular
speaker system has been damaged by abuse or excessive overload.

TO OBTAIN SERVICE: To obtain service under this warranty, either contact your Pinnacle® dealer or us
directly at [e-mail]. If you ship your speakers you are responsible for packing and
shipping insurance. The freight must be prepaid. We will, however, pay return freight charges on any returned
speaker that qualifies for in-warranty service. Sorry, we cannot accept any collect freight charges. You must
include a note, attached to the unit, with your name, phone number and/or email address, and return shipping
address (no Post Office boxes), indicating the nature of the problem you are experiencing. For warranty service
you must also include a copy of your sales receipt. If the speaker returned to us or our agents for service
proves not eligible for warranty repairs or is not found to be defective, then you will have to pay return freight
charges. Please be sure to pack any items you ship us carefully since we cannot be held responsible for
damages incurred during shipping. This warranty may be transferred to a subsequent owner. SAVE THIS
CERTIFICATE AND YOUR SALES RECEIPT. YOU MAY NEED THEM TO OBTAIN SERVICE UNDER
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

415 Oser Ave, Suite M
Hauppauge, NY 11788

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PR MAN 950G REV0613