Pioneer S-VSL3 User Manual
SPEAKER SYSTEM Operating Instructions
SISTEMA DE ALTAVOCES Manual de instrucciones
S-VSL3
Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer product.
Be sure to read these Operating Instructions fully to
understand the correct use of your product.
揚聲器系統 使用說明書
CAUTION
Before Using:
¶ This speaker system has a nominal impedance of 6 Ω.
Connect it to a stereo amplifier designed for a load
impedance of 4–16 Ω (the speaker output terminals
should be labeled “4–16 Ω”).
¶ To protect the speakers from excessive inputs always
follow these guidelines:
→ Do not input power loads larger than the specified
permissible maximums.
→ Always disconnect amplifier power before
connecting this and other components to your
amplifier.
→ If a graphic equalizer is used to augment high-
range sounds, reduce the speaker’s sound volume
to prevent damaging the speakers.
→ Do not attempt to produce very high sound volumes
from an underpowered amplifier. The amplifier’s
harmonic distortion will increase and speakers may
be damaged.
Care of the Speaker Cabinets
Under normal use, use a soft dry cloth to wipe dust from
the cabinet surface. In case of severe soiling, dip a clean
cloth in a weak (1:5 or 1:6) solution of neutral detergent
and water, wring out thoroughly, and wipe the dirt away,
then wipe with a dry cloth. Never expose the surface to
alcohol, thinner, benzene, or insecticide since the surface
printing and finish may come off. If using a chemically
impregnated dusting cloth, read the instructions carefully
and follow all precautions for use.
[Installation]
¶ Do not install speakers in unstable, unlevel, or leaning
positions. Damage or personal injury could be caused
if the speaker falls.
¶ When connecting this speaker system to a television or
audio component, read the respective component’s
operating instructions carefully, disconnect the power,
and connect according to the instructions. Always
perform connections using the designated wires and
cables.
¶ The speaker system’s front grill cannot be removed. Do
not attempt to remove it since damage will result.
[Using the Speakers]
¶ If sound from speakers is distorted, do not play for
extended periods of time, since the speaker may
overheat and could present a fire danger.
¶ Do not climb or sit on the speakers, or hang from them.
Take special precautions if the speakers are used
around children. A falling or broken speaker could
cause personal injury.
¶ Do not place heavy items on the speaker, or items
which hang over the speaker’s edge, since loss of
balance could cause the object to fall and hurt
someone.
¶ These speakers are magnetically shielded, and should
not cause color distortion even when used nearby
television sets. On rare occasions, installing the
speaker very close to a television may result in some
degree of color distortion; in such cases, disconnect
the television’s power, wait 15-30 minutes, and turn on
power again. If color distortion continues, try
separating the television and speakers.
English
Note
A speaker system’s sound characteristics will change
depending on the environment and conditions under
which the system is. A speaker system can be used
without problem immediately after purchase, but its
design performance characteristics will be best
demonstrated after breaking them in by playing
music for several dozen hours.
Confirm your Accessories
¶ Speaker wire
Pioneer disclaims all responsibility for any losses or
damage resulting from improper assembly,
installation, insufficient strength of the installation
materials, misuse, or natural disasters.
¶ Acoustic control
material
¶ Hook-and-loop fastener strip
(hook) x 1
¶ Hook-and-loop fastener strip
(loop) x 1
¶ Operating Instructions
Regarding Installation
The playback sound from the speaker system may change
sensitively as a result of influences from the conditions of
the listening room. When installing the speakers,
consider the location carefully in order to get optimum
results from your installation.
¶ For a suspended installation, fasten a cord or chain to
the metal fixture on the rear panel and attach securely
to a pillar or wall. Be sure the pillar or wall used has
sufficient strength to support the speaker’s weight.
After installing the speaker, confirm that it is
supported securely and will not fall.
¶ If the speaker falls it may be damaged.
¶ Do not hang the speaker directly from the metal fixture
on the rear panel. To prevent the speaker from falling,
always attach a cord or chain to the metal fixture when
suspending the speaker from a wall or pillar.
<Rear Panel of Speaker>
¶ This speaker system weighs
about 8 kilograms. Floor installations should be on a flat and
stable floor surface; the speaker
should be installed away from
50cm
20cm
walls, as shown in the accompanying illustration.
The distance between the speaker and the wall behind
it can be changed to adjust the bass emphasis. Adjust
the distance so that no audible difference in tone is
heard from left and right speakers.
¶ The most natural listening experience will be produced
when the listening position is midway between and an
equal distance from the two speakers, as shown.
Adjust the speaker wire to the same length from both
speakers.
7 Adjusting the Bass Range
This speaker system is supplied with acoustic control
material which can be affixed to the bottom of the stand
as a means of adjusting the bass frequency range.
Apply the material as shown, in accordance with your
installation location and personal listening tastes.
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Mounting
fixture
Always attach a cord or chain to the
mounting fixture when using the
speaker in a suspended installation.
Cable or chain
Acoustic control material
Apply acoustic control material sheet to the
bottom surface of the speaker system stand.
Take care not to allow the sheet to come
between the small skid-pads and floor.
¶ When using the speakers in a room with permeable
walls, place the speakers as closely as possible along
the walls, or install them in front of a screen or other
object with reflective properties.
¶ When used with a television, the speakers should be
installed so that their front surfaces are in the same
plane as the screen of the television.
¶ When using the speakers with a television screen, the
optimum breadth of sound will be produced when the
television screen is placed midway between the right
and left speakers, and the speakers are oriented at
angles of about 50–60° from the listening position.
¶ In rooms with hard reflective or resonating walls, it may
be desirable to cover the walls with a curtain, and/or
place a carpet on the floor to dampen excessive sound
reflection. Extending the curtain all the way to the
corners will help prevent local deadening of the sound.
On the other hand, if the wall opposite the speakers
(behind the listening position) is also composed of a
hard surface, placing a thick curtain over the wall will
help prevent the production of standing waves, and
result in better sound.
Black ·
Red ª
Connect wire with white
line to amplifier’s ª
speaker output terminal.
English
Connect solid-color wire to
amplifier’s · speaker output
terminal.
4. Remove the protective backing paper from
the hook-and-loop fastener strip (hook strip),
and apply to the bottom of the speaker stand
near the rim depression for the speaker wire
(see illustration).
5.Pass the speaker wire through the rim
depression as shown.
Installation Precautions
¶ These speaker systems are heavy; installing them in
unstable locations is extremely dangerous and should
be avoided.
Connection to Amplifier
Terminals are provided at the bottom of the speakers for
connection to an amplifier.
1 Disconnect the power cord to the amplifier.
2 Use the provided accessory speaker wires to connect
the input terminals at the bottom of the speakers to the
amplifier’s speaker output terminals.
Connect the ª terminal to the wire with the white line;
connect the · terminal to the solid-color wire.
1. Remove insulation at end of wire and twist
ends of wire strands.
2. Insert speaker wire through hole in the
bottom of the speaker stand.
3. Loosen the screws, pass the wire cores
through the terminal holes, and retighten
the screws thoroughly.
6. Place the other hook-and-loop fastener strip
(loop strip) onto the first strip (hook) with
the speaker wire passing between the two
strips, so as to fix the speaker wire in
position.
Hook-and-loop
fastener strip
(loop)
¶ After connecting the wires to terminals, pull gently on
the wire and confirm that the wire lead is fastened
securely to its terminal. Insecure connections will
result in broken sound and noise.
¶ Do not allow bare wire ends to protrude excessively
from the terminals. If the bare wires from the two leads
touch each other, excessive load will be placed on the
amplifier, leading to possible damage or malfunction.
¶ Be sure to connect the + and – leads to their correct
terminals. If the poles at one end of the wires are
connected mistakenly (+ to –, – to +), proper stereo
effect will not be produced.
Rim depression
for speaker
wire.
Place loop
strip over
wire and
onto hook
strip.
Hook-and-loop
fastener strip (hook)
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Specifications
Speaker Type ........ Bass-reflex type magnetically shielded
floorstanding speaker
Speaker composition .................................................. 2-way
Woofer ................................................... 8.3 cm cone (x2)
Tweeter ...........................................................2 cm dome
Nominal impedance ....................................................... 6 Ω
Frequency response ....................................... 50–40,000 Hz
Output sound level ...................................... 85dB / W (1 m)
Permissible input
Maximum power ..................................................... 80 W
Crossover frequency ................................................... 4 kHz
External dimensions ...... 240 (H) x 1,080 (H) x 240 (D) mm
Weight ................................................................. 8 kg (each)
Accessories .................................. Speaker wire (7.0 m) x 1
Acoustic control material (white) x 1
Hook-and-loop fastener strip (hook) x 1
Hook-and-loop fastener strip (loop) x 1
Operating Instructions x 1
¶ Appearance and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Frequency response and harmonic
distortion
Frequency response/Harmonic distortion
100
80
60
40
3rd harmonik
Output level (dB)
20
0
10 100 1 K 10 k 50 kHz
Published by Pioneer Corporation.
Copyright © 2004 Pioneer Corporation.
All rights reserved.
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2nd harmonik
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