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S-LF3-CR
OPERATING GUIDE SPEAKER SYSTEM
CONTENTS
This system is comprised of 1 Center and 2 Rear speakers
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear. Please write this serial number on your warranty and keep it in a secure area for future reference.
BEFORE USE
•Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
•Please read through this operating guide before using your speaker system so you will know how to optimize performance. After you have finished reading the operating guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
•The rated impedance of this speaker system is 8 Ω. It must be connected to an amplifier which accepts this type of load (minimum and maximum impedances accepted by the amplifier are
generally indicated near the loudspeaker outlets: for example "4-16 Ω" or "6-16 Ω").
•To guard against damage to this speaker system due to an electric power overload, take the following precautions:
•Do not supply power to the speaker system in excess of the maximum permissible input.
•When connecting or disconnecting cables, be sure the amplifier power is OFF.
•When using a graphic equalizer, do not use excessive amplifier volume.
•Do not try to force a low-powered amplifier to produce loud sound (the amplifier’s distortion will be increased, and you may damage the tweeter).
•Avoid touching the diaphragms and suspensions of the speaker units as they are fragile.
NOTE:
The speaker units in this speaker system are magnetically shielded. However, colours may blur if the speakers are positioned too close to a television screen. If this happens, switch off the television and switch it back on again after 15 to 30 minutes. If the problem persists, move the speakers away from the television set.
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
•The S-LF3-CR system is composed of 1 center speaker and 2 rear speakers.
•For optimum effect, install the rear speakers above ear level.
•Install the centre speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.
•Do not install these speakers close to an oven or heating appliance. Avoid exposing them to direct sunlight. High temperature can distort the structure of the enclosure and adversely affect the sound.
•These speakers are heavy and fragile, therefore it is dangerous to install them in an unstable position.
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CONNECTIONS
•Switch off the amplifier power supply (OFF).
•Connect the speaker wires to the input terminals at the rear of the speaker; connect the common-side wire to the ·terminal and the hot-side wire to the ªterminal. Bear in mind that the red input terminal has a “ª“ polarity, and the black terminal has a “·” polarity.
•Connect the wire to the loudspeaker outlet terminals of the amplifier. Connect the hot-side wire to the ª terminal and the common-side wire to the · terminal.
1Strip the insulation at the tip of the wire and twist the strands.
10 —12 mm
2Turn the thumbscrew anticlockwise, make sure that the speaker wires are inserted well into the hole and turn the thumbscrew clockwise to fasten into position.
3Connect the common-side speaker wire to the 
terminal.
4Connect the hot-side speaker wire to the 
terminal.
If you insert the speaker wire too far so that the insulation is touching the speaker terminal, you may not get any sound.
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REMARKS:
•Check that the wires are securely connected to the terminals. A loose connection may cause not just intermittent or distorted sound but short-cir- cuiting and breakdown of the amplifier.
•If there is too much exposed wire outside the terminal, speaker wires may touch causing the amplifier to short, damaging the amplifier and making it unusable.
•If the wires of one of the speakers have been connected with the wrong polarities, you will find when listening to a stereo recording that bass sounds are weakened and the stereo effect normally obtained between the two speakers does not exist.
CAUTION:
The 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 shut off the system for 5-10 minutes and allow the protection device to reset.
USING THE ACCESSORIES
Confirm that the following accesories are in the box when you open it:
● Speaker stands + 1 polybag including 6 screws
Center speaker:
This speaker stand 1 will enable you to set the centre speaker horizontally on a flat surface. The 2 screws that hold the speaker stand must be fixed into the dedicated insert in the speaker system. 
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Rear Speaker:
Before screwing the speaker stand 2 to the back of the cabinet, thread the speaker wires through the opening in the speaker stand and then connect them to the input
2 terminal. The 2 screws that hold the speaker stand must be screwed into the dedicated inserts in the speaker.
● 3 Mounting panels
This Mounting panel 3 will enable you to set
the speaker system on your interior’s walls.
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Before screwing the mounting panel, make sure that wires are properly connected to the input terminal. The 2 screws that hold the mounting panel must be fixed into the
dedicated inserts in the speaker system.
Caution
In order to prevent the speaker from falling make sure the wall is sturdy enough to support the weight of the speaker. Do not mount it on plywood boards or soft-surface walls. Mount the speaker system on a flat wall, this will reduce the pressure on the screws, avoiding the risk of become loose, and preventing the speaker system from falling. If you are unsure of the quality and strength of the wall, consults a professional for advice.
● 1 Operating instruction/Warranty
NOTES:
•Pioneer will not be responsible for any accidents or damages resulting from improper installation.
CABINET MAINTENANCE
•Use a cloth to wipe away dust and dirt.
•If the enclosure is very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in a neutral detergent diluted five to six times with water, then wipe again with the dry cloth.
•Do not use thinner, benzene, cleaning sprays or other chemical products on or near the enclosures as the surfaces could be adversely affected.
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