Pioneer S-A5C User Manual
S-A5C
Speaker System
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 6 ohms.
Connect the speaker system to an amplifier with a load
impedance ranging from 4 to 16 ohms (a model with
“4 – 16 Ω” 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 speaker on an unstable surface. It could
present a hazard if it falls, as well as damaging the equipment.
• 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 this
speaker. It could present a hazard if it falls, as well as
damaging the equipment.
Installing your speaker
Sounds played through speaker systems are easily affected in
subtle ways by the conditions in the listening space.
• Do not place the speaker where it will be in direct sunlight,
and avoid positioning it near heaters and air conditioners.
This may cause warping and discoloration of the speaker
cabinet and damage the speakers.
• The speaker is heavy. Placing it on an unstable surface is
dangerous, and should be avoided.
Pioneer assumes no liability whatsoever for damages resulting
from assembly, improper mounting, insufficient reinforcement, misuse of the product, acts of nature, etc.
Attaching the non-slip pads
A set of four self-adhesive non-slip pads, as well as a set of selfadhesive velcro squares, are supplied that you can use to provide
some isloation and also prevent the speaker moving. Normally,
the non-slip pads should be sufficient. However, if you are
worried about the speaker falling, use the velcro.
Using the non-slip pads
1 Remove the backing tape of the non-slip pads and stick
one in each corner on the base of the speaker.
Using the velcro squares
1 Remove the backing tape of the velcro squares and stick
one in each corner on the base of the speaker.
2 Remove the backing tape of the other side of each
square and install the speaker.
Caution: in use
• Don’t use the speaker to output distorted sound for long
periods of times. This can result in a fire hazard.
• Do not sit or stand on the speaker or let children play on the
speaker.
• Do not put large or heavy objects on top of the speaker.
Velcro pads
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Connecting to an amplifier
Before connecting to your amplifier, make sure that the amp is
switched off.
Use the supplied speaker cable to connect up the speaker. Make
sure that you match up the speaker terminals on the speaker
with those on your amplifier so that the positive (+) terminals
and negative (–) terminals are paired.
1 Twist off the protective shielding on the ends of the
speaker cable. Twist together any stray strands of speaker
wire.
2 Unscrew the terminals on the speaker and insert the
speaker wire as shown.
Striped half of
speaker cable to
positive (+)
speaker terminal
Detatching and replacing the front grille
The front grille of this speaker system is removable. Proceed as
follows:
1 Use both hands to hold the bottom part of the grille,
and pull it gently towards you. You will then be able to free
the bottom part of grille.
2 Similarly, take hold of the top part of the grille, and pull
it towards you; the whole grille will then be detached from
the speaker system.
3 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 off 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 thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit since these will corrode the surfaces.
Other half of speaker
cable to negative (–)
speaker terminal
3 Connect the other end of the speaker cable to the
speaker terminals on your amplifier.
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
interruptions 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.
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Specifications
Enclosure ........................... Bass-reflex type magnetically shielded
Configuration ............................................................................. 2-way
Woofers ............................................................... 10 cm cone x 2
Tweeter .................................................................... 2.5 cm dome
Nominal impedance .................................................................... 6 Ω
Frequency response .................................................... 57~42,000 Hz
Sensitivity ................................................................87 dB/W (at 1 m)
Allowable input
Maximum input (EIAJ) ...................................................... 100 W
Crossover frequency .............................................................. 3.5 kHz
Exterior dimensions (mm) .............420 (W) x 150 (H) x 234 (D) mm
Weight ....................................................................................... 6.6 kg
Supplied accessories
Speaker cable (2.5 m) ..............................................................x1
Non-slip pads ......................................................................x1 set
Velcro pads (top/bottom) ......................................................... x4
Operating instructions ............................................................. x1
Specifications and design subject to possible modification
without notice, due to improvements.
Real, natural wood is used in the construction of the speaker
system cabinets. They feature a wonderful color and depth that is
much more attractive than plastic veneers and similar materials.
No two pieces of natural wood are exactly alike. Keep this point in
mind as you enjoy these speakers.
bookshelf speaker
Frequency response and harmonic
distortion
Published by Pioneer Corporation.
Copyright © 2002 Pioneer Corporation.
All rights reserved.
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