Pioneer S-VSL6C User Manual

S-VSL6C

SPEAKER SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Accessories

Speaker stand .................................................................................. 1

Mounting fixtures ............................................................................. 1

Safety wire ....................................................................................... 1

Anti-slip pads ........................................................................... 1 (set)

Speaker stand pads (3 types) .......................................................... 1

Screws ............................................................................................. 7

Washers ........................................................................................... 2

Self-adhering fastener (hook strip) .................................................. 2

Self-adhering fastener (loop strip) ................................................... 2

Operating Instructions ..................................................................... 1

Quick Tip

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.

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).

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 speaker).

Caution: in use

• Don’t use the speakers to output distorted sound for long
periods of times. This can result in a fire hazard.

• Do not sit or stand on the speakers or let children play on the
speakers.

• Do not put large or heavy objects on top of the speakers.

Connecting Speakers to Amplifier

1 Disconnect the power cord to the amplifier.
2 Use speaker wire to connect the input terminals on the rear panel

of the speakers to the amplifier's speaker output terminals.
Connect the hot-side speaker wire to the + speaker output
terminal; connect the common-side speaker wire to the - speaker
output terminal.

1. Remove insulation at end of wire and twist
ends of wire strands.

2. Loosen the terminal screw and insert the
twisted wire into the hole, then tighten the
terminal screw securely.

When using the supplied speaker stand in a horizontal
installation, pass the speaker wire through the speaker
stand before connecting. When mounting vertically, pass
the wires through the mounting fixture before connecting.

<Horizontal Installation> <Vertical Installation>

Black -

Red +

Connect the hot-side
speaker wire to the +
speaker output
terminal.

Caution: installation

• Do not place the speakers 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.

• The speaker system grill cannot be removed. Do not try to
forcibly remove it since doing so may damage the grille.

Connect the common­side speaker wire to the ­speaker output terminal.

The speaker system's input terminals can also be

connected using a banana plug (only with horizontal
installation)

• After connecting the wires to their speaker system terminals, pull

gently on the wires and confirm that the leads are fastened
securely to their terminals. Insecure connections will result in
broken sound and noise.

• Do not allow bare wire ends to protrude excessively from the
terminals. If 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.

Rack Installation

Preparation

When mounting the speakers on a rack, use the supplied accessory
anti-slip pad or self-adhering fastener strips. The anti-slip pads may
not be fully effective on some surfaces; if any danger of tipping or

falling exists, do not attempt to mount the speakers in that position.

• Using anti-slip pads

Peel off the protective paper backing from the four anti-slip pads
and apply to the four bottom corners of the speaker stand.

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Anti-slip pads

• Using self-adhering fastener

1. Peel off the protective paper backing from the two loop strips

and apply to the bottom surface of the speaker stand.

2. Peel off the protective paper backing from the two hook strips

and apply to the surface of the installation surface in alignment
with the two loop strips on the speaker stand.

Self-adhering fastener
(loop strip)

Self-adhering fastener
(hook strip)

Installation

surface

Assembly

Assembling the speaker stands requires use of a medium Phillips
screwdriver.

Connect speaker wires before assembly

Installation example 2 (Vertical installation)

1. Affix mounting pad

Pad

2. Use 4 supplied screws to attach the accessory mounting fixture to
the speaker stand (Fig. a)

3. Use 2 supplied screws to attach the mounting fixture and speaker
stand to the speaker (Fig. b)

(Fig. a) (Fig. b)

Pay special attention to choosing a safe installation
location when mounting the speaker vertically, since it
may tend to tip over.

Wall Mounting

• This speaker system is supplied with a mounting fixture for wall
mounting. When using the speaker system in a wall installation,
take full precautions to prevent the speaker from falling.

• Check the wall location thoroughly to ascertain its ability to support
the weight of the speaker system.

• If you are unable to determine the structural strength of the wall,
consult a building professional before attempting to install the
speaker system on a wall.

• No screws or bolts are provided for use in a wall installation.
Supply your own threaded fasteners in accordance with the wall or
pillar's material structure and strength.

• Install only on a vertically plumb surface. Installation at an angle
may result in dangerous loosening of the fixture, causing a fall.

1. First decide on whether you will install the speakers vertically or
horizontally. Use commercially available threaded fasteners
(screws or bolts) to attach the accessory mounting fixtures to the
wall.
When installing the speakers horizontally, use two screws installed
at the two locations shown (left and right); when using a vertical
installation, place one screw in the center as shown.

Wall hanging screws (buy
commercially)

Installation example 1 (Horizontal installation)

1. Affix mounting pads

Pads

2. Use two supplied screws to fasten the speaker stand to the
speaker

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Horizontal installation Vertical installation

2. Loosen the screws slightly to allow the mounting fixture to be
removed.

3. Attach the speaker wire to the speaker.

4. Use one provided accessory screw and one washer to attach the
accessory safety wire to the speaker as shown.

5. Use two provided accessory screws to attach the speaker to the
mounting fixture.

6. Use a commercially available screw or bolt and one of the provided
accessory washers to connect the loose end of the safety wire to
the wall.

7. Align the speaker with the screws installed in step 1, and fasten to
the wall.