Pioneer S-FCRW2900-S User Manual

OPERATING GUIDE

S-FCRW2900-S

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

• Front speakers x 2

Front right (Red)

Subwoofer (Purple)

Front left (White) Center (Green)

Surround right (Grey) Surround left (Blue)

• Speaker cords x 6

BEFORE USE

• Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

• Please read through this operating guide before using your speaker system to optimize performance.

FRONT / CENTER / SURROUND SPEAKERS / SUBWOOFER

In order to prevent damage to the speaker system resulting from input overload, please observe the following precautions:

• When connecting or disconnecting cables, be sure amplifier power is OFF.

• Do not use excessive amplifier volume if using a tone control to emphasize high or low frequencies.

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

FRONT / CENTER / SURROUND SPEAKERS

• Do not install these units 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, placing them extremely close to a television may result in color distortion on the screen. If this happens, move the speakers a little further away and switch off the television for 15 to 30 minutes.

• Center speaker

• Non-skid pads (large) x 4

• Non-skid pads (small) x 20

SPEAKER SYSTEM

• Surround speakers x 2

• Operating guide

• Subwoofer

SUBWOOFER

• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet.

• Do not spill liquid on the cabinet.

• Place the subwoofer at least 20 cm from any wall or curtain in order to avoid heat build-up.

• The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and so should not be placed near a TV or monitor. Magnetic storage media (such as floppy discs and tape or video cassettes) should also not be kept close to the subwoofer.

CAUTION:

• Do not connect this speaker to any amplifier other than

the one supplied with this system. Connection to any other amplifier may result in a malfunction or a fire.

• Do not attach the subwoofer and center speaker to the

wall or ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury.

CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM

IMPORTANT:

Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any connections.

PLACEMENT AND FINE TUNING

SUBWOOFER

Sound spreads in all directions in the very low frequency range. Human hearing cannot easily detect the source of very low frequencies. Be sure to provide a space of at least 20 cm between the rear of the subwoofer and the nearest wall.

FRONT / CENTER / SURROUND / SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS

Correct wiring of your loudspeakers is essential for achieving the best sound quality. Be careful to ensure proper polarity of connection.

Twist and pull off the protective shields on each wire.

Connect to the speaker terminals on the rear of the 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.

Note that the color-coded tabs are as follows:

• Red : Front right (R) • Purple : Subwoofer

• White : Front left (L) • Grey : Surround right (R)

• Green : Center speaker • Blue : Surround left (L)

Colored marker

FRONT SPEAKERS

For best results the loudspeaker should be positioned near ear level and the loudspeakers separated a distance approximately equal to the listening distance. Angling the loudspeakers inward towards the listener will improve the image stability for non-central listeners. Close proximity to a side or rear wall will enhance the midbass performance, although too close (particularly a corner location) and the bass may be unnaturally high and image performance may be degraded.

CENTER SPEAKER

The loudspeaker should be positioned below the TV. For best results align the front of the loudspeaker with the front of the TV. If the loudspeaker is placed under the TV and very close to the floor, then tilting upwards may be beneficial.

SURROUND SPEAKERS

For best results the loudspeakers should be positioned at or above ear level. Depending upon your room layout and preferences, the left and right rear speakers should be positioned on the side walls just the rear of the listening position, or on the walls.

Connect to the speaker terminals on the rear of the speakers.

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.

red

black

Colored marker

STANDARD SURROUND SETUP

This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theater sound.

Front left

Center

Front right

Subwoofer

Listening position

Surround

left

Surround right

NON-SKID PADS

If the front, center and surround speakers are placed on a hard surface, such as wood or tile place four non-skid pads (small) on the bottom flat surface of the speakers.

CABINET MAINTENANCE

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

When 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, benzine, insecticide sprays and other chemicals on or near the cabinets, since these will corrode the surfaces.

WALL-MOUNTING THE FRONT, CENTER AND SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEM

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 screw

(not supplied)

5 mm

10 mm

If the subwoofer is placed on a hard floor, such as wood or tile, place four non-skid pads (large) on the bottom surface of the subwoofer.

5 mm to 7 mm

NOTE

• If you are unsure of the quality 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

SYMPTOM

1. No sound

2. Sound is distorted

• Bad speaker wire or connection

• Receiver is off

• Volume control is at z

• Extreme signal condition

PROBABLE CAUSE REMED

SPECIFICATIONS

FRONT / SURROUND SPEAKERS

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

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

Speakers ......................................................... 7.7 cm cone type

Nominal impedance ............................................................. 8

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

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

Speakers ......................................................... 7.7 cm cone type

Nominal impedance ............................................................. 8

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

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

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

(magnetically shielded)

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SUBWOOFER

Enclosure ..................................................Bass-reflex floor type

System .......................................................16 cm 1-way system

Speaker ........................................................... 16 cm cone type

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Nominal impedance ............................................................. 8

Frequency range ................................................ 30 Hz to 2 kHz

Dimensions .............. 190 mm (W) x 360 mm (H) x 320 mm (D)

Weight ............................................................................... 4.0 kg

NOTE: Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice due to improvements.

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Published by Pioneer Corporation.

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