Pioneer S-VW02 User Manual

Location: underside of the unit

IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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WARNING:

WATERPROOF. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND DO NOT PUT ANY WATER SOURCE NEAR THIS APPARATUS, SUCH AS VASES, FLOWER POTS, COSMETICS CONTAINERS, MEDICINE BOTTLES, ETC.

THIS APPARATUS IS NOT

CAUTION: The POWER switch does not

completely separates the unit from the MAINS in off position. Therefore install the unit suitable places easy to disconnect the MAINS plug in case of the accident. The MAINS plug of unit should be unplugged from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time.

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WARNING: NO NAKED FLAME SOURCES,

SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLE, SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. IF NAKED FLAME SOURCES ACCIDENTALLY FALL DOWN, FIRE SPREAD OVER THE APPARATUS THEN MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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Power cable caution

Handle the power cable by the plug part. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cable, and never touch the power cable when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the system unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cable or pinch the cable in any other way. Never make a knot in the cable or tie it with other cables. The power cable should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cable can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cable once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

VENTILATION:

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 25 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each side).

WARNING: Slot and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, to prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also do not put the apparatus on the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric having a thick pile.

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Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5ºC – +35ºC (+41ºF – +95ºF); less than 85%RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install in the following locations

÷ Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong

÷ artificial light

÷ Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly

ventilated location

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LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH

The line voltage selector switch is located on the rear panel. Check that it is set properly before plugging the power cord into the outlet. If the voltage is not properly set or if you move to an area where the voltage requirements differ, adjust the selector switch as follows: ¶ Be sure to disconnect the power cord from its

outlet before making this adjustment.

¶ Use a medium-sized (flat blade) screwdriver.

Insert the tip of the screwdriver into the groove of the selector switch and turn it so that the power voltage marking of your area points to the arrow.

240V

220-

230 110-

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CONTENTS

FEATURES ................................. 4

ACCESSORY ITEMS.................. 4

BEFORE USE.............................. 4

CABINET MAINTENANCE ......... 4

INSTALLATION.......................... 5

Speaker Installation ................... 5

Installation Precautions............. 5

IN COMBINATION WITH

SPEAKERS ................................. 6

LINE LEVEL CONNECTION ....... 6

PANEL FACILITIES..................... 7

OPERATION ............................... 8

TROUBLESHOOTING................ 8

SPECIFICATIONS....................... 9

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CAUTION 220 – 230 V

Power source voltage is factory adjusted 220 - 230 volts. If your area is different, change voltage selectors settings.

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WARNING:

FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. THE VOLTAGE OF THE AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY DIFFERS ACCORDING TO COUNTRY OR REGION. BE SURE THAT THE POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE OF THE AREA WHERE THIS UNIT WILL BE USED MEETS THE REQUIRED VOLTAGE (E.G., 230V OR 120V) WRITTEN ON THE REAR PANEL.

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT

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FEATURES

BEFORE USE

• 100 W power that serves video software playback such as Dolby* Digital with a wide dynamic range.

• An input that connects to the SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT terminal

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

ACCESSORY ITEMS

RCA plug cord x 1

Non-slip pads (1x4)

(Stick one non-slip pad in each corner of the underside of the subwoofer.)

Power cord

• Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

• Please read this operating guide through 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 nominal impedance of this speaker system is 6 Ω. Connect the speaker system to a stereo 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 pin-plugs, be sure amplifier power is OFF.

• When using a graphic equalizer to emphasize loud sounds over a 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).

• Do not touch the speaker cone’s reverberating surfaces as they may be damaged by external force.

This Subwoofer are 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 happenscase,turn of the power switch of the television set OFF,and turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.If the problem persists,place the speaker system away from the television set.

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.

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INSTALLATION

Speaker Installation

The subwoofer plays back the bass in monaural, making use of the fact that the human ear loses the sense of direction of low-pitched sound. Since the sense of direction is lost, the subwoofer can be installed almost anywhere. If it is installed too far away, however, the sound from the left and right speakers may become unnatural.

CAUTION:

When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with tape or some other suitable means. Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as earthquakes, and it may lead to endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker.

Subwoofer Installation Criteria (Å) 1 Left speaker 2 Right speaker 3 Recommended installation range for the subwoofer 4 Listening position

An example of speaker positioning (ı) 1 Front left speaker 2 Center speaker 3 Front right speaker 4 Subwoofer 5 Listening area 6 Surround speaker left 7 Surround speaker right

NOTE:

• Position the left and right channel speakers at equal distances from the TV set.

• Install the center speakers above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.

• The rear (surround) speakers are most effective when installed in parallel locations directly to the side, or slightly behind, the listener, at a level about 1 meter above the listener's ears.

Installation Precautions

• Install the unit in a well-ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperatures and high humidity.

• Do not place the unit near stoves or other heating equipment or at locations exposed to direct sunlight, as these can have an adverse effect on the cabinet and internal components. Also, do not install the unit where there is too much dust or high humidity, as these can cause malfunctioning or breakdowns. (Avoid cooking tables and other locations where the unit would be exposed to heat, steam and soot.)

• Do not place heavy objects such as a television or TV monitor on top of the unit.

• Keep the unit away from devices such as cassette decks which are sensitive to magnetic fields

• Please install this unit away from the antenna cable of the tuner, as noise can be caused with installation close to the antenna cable. In such a case, use this unit at a position away from the antenna and the antenna cable, or when playback of extra bass is not required, switch off the power for this unit.

MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL SURFACES

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

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When the surfaces are very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth

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dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or cleaners. Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays and other

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chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surfaces.

IN COMBINATION WITH SPEAKERS

The frequency characteristics of the S-HS02 combined with satellite speakers are shown below. As shown in these figures, the low frequency range is improved.

• These special characteristics are obtained in an echoless chamber. The effect of an additional subwoofer in an ordinary listening room is better than the chart indicates when positioned adequately.

Satellite speaker + Subwoofer

LINE LEVEL CONNECTION

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

This connection is for a stereo amplifier or receiver equipped with a SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT terminal. Connect to the LINE LEVEL INPUT terminal on this unit, using the specially provided RCA plug cord.

Stereo amplifier or Reseiver

Subwoofer (Rear Panel)

LINE LEVEL

INPUT AUTO STANDBY

PHASE

OFF ON

0 180

240V

220230V

110127V

AC IN

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

Supplied RCA plug cord

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

Satellite

RESPONC (dB)

FREQUENCY (Hz)

• With playback of Dolby* Digital, establishment of a special channel for the subwoofer is recommended; and with playback of LFE (Low Frequency Effect: sound effect like the rumbling of the earth, whose purpose is to intensify the force of the video), the S-HS02 is especially effective.

Dolby* Digital

Dolby Digital is the name of the Dolby Surround multichannel digital system that was developed from Dolby Surround, as a continuation of Dolby Pro Logic Surround.

Dolby Digital is also referred to as a 5.1 channel system. This is because it has 5 channels in the 20Hz – 20kHz frequency range (front left and right, center, and rear left and right) and an independent channel for the subwoofer. The subwoofer channel is also referred to as LFE (Low Frequency Effect).

The LFE channel is used according to individual tastes to enhance the bass effect.

NOTE:

When connected to the PRE-OUT terminal for surround center channel on the stereo amplifier or receiver, the bass is heard only on the center channel, so it will be insufficient.

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PANEL FACILITIES

FRONT PANEL

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

POWER

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

AUTO

PHASE

0 180OFF ON

240V

220230V

110127V

AC IN

VOLUMECROSSOVER

1 2

REAR PANEL

6 7

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH

1 Power indicator (STANDBY/ON)

Lights red when the power has been switched ON. Lights green when the speakers receive an audio signal. If the power is switched OFF only briefly, the indicator lights green when power is restored. If no signal is present for more than 8 minutes, the subwoofer automatically reverts to standby mode and the power indicator lights red. If, subsequently, a signal is received, power automatically comes back on and the power indicator lights green.

2 POWER switch

Pressing once switches the unit ON. Press again to switch OFF.

NOTE:

If you are planning on switching the unit OFF for a long period of time, make sure to check that the indicator light has gone out after switching OFF.

3 Volume knob (LEVEL)

Sets the subwoofer volume.

• Turn the knob slowly from the MIN position.

• With this unit, the bass level can be independently set, so do not turn up the bass on the stereo amplifier.

4 Crossover knob (CROSSOVER)

Sets the high limit of the frequency played back by the subwoofer. Set to MAX when using the supplied speaker system.

Setting Criteria

MIN.................. when the diameter of the left/right

speakers is 20 cm or more.

CENTER........... when the diameter of the left/right

speakers is 10-25 cm.

MAX................. when the diameter of the left/right

speakers is 12 cm or less.

5 Line Level Input terminal

(LINE LEVEL INPUT)

Connects to the stereo amplifier’s SUBWOOFER PREOUT terminal, with the specially provided RCA plug cord.

6 Auto Standby switch

(AUTO STANDBY)

Switches the Auto Standby feature on/off. Auto Standby When switched ON (the default setting is OFF), the

Auto Standby feature becomes active. In this mode, if there is no input signal for eight minutes the system automatically switches to standby. The power is automatically switched on again if an input signal is detected.

NOTE

• There may be cases where a connected component outputs noise or some other non-audio signal which causes this system to automatically power on when in Auto Standby mode. If this happens, switch off the Auto Standby mode and switch the system on/off manually.

7 Phase switch (PHASE 0°°°°/180°°°°)

When depressed (180°), the output phase becomes the reverse of the input signal, and when raised (0°), it is in the same phase as the input signal.

• Normally, the switch is set to ( 0°).

But when the sound connection between the subwoofer and the left and right speakers sounds unnatural, tyr switching to 180° and set the switch in the position where the sound is natural.

8 AC INLET

• Connect the power cord to the powered subwoofer unit’s AC INLET.

• Connect the power cord to a AC socket.

TROUBLESHOOTING

OPERATION

For details regarding operating part functions, refer to page

1 Turn the POWER switch (2222) ON.

• If the unit cannot be connected to the stereo amplifier or receiver, turn the power to the stereo amplifier or receiver ON before turning the power to the unit ON. When turning the power OFF, turn the power to the unit OFF before turning the power to the stereo amplifier or receiver OFF.

2 Operate the stereo amplifier or receiver

and adjust the volume of the left/right speakers.

3 Adjust the strength of the bass with the

Volume knob (3333).

When necessary, operate the Crossover knob (4) and PHASE switch (7), and then adjust with the Volume Knob (3).

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY

1 No power is being supplied.

(Indicator does not light up when power switch is turned on.)

2 No sound. (Indicator is lit.) • Connection of accessory RCA plug

3 Sound is distorted. • Level is too high. • Turn the LEVEL knob counter-

4 Howling noise occurs. • Subwoofer level is set too high. • Place the subwoofer a good distance

5 Much noise when listening to AM or

FM broadcasts.

6 System doesn’t switch to standby. • Auto Standby is switched off. • Switch on Auto Standby.

• Power supply plug is not correctly inserted.

cord is wrong or disconnected.

• LEVEL knob is set to MIN.

• The AM loop antenna or the FM indoor antenna is close to this unit.

• Insert plug securely.

• Check again and connect correctly.

• Turn clockwise slowly.

clockwise to lower the level.

from speakers. Turn the LEVEL knob counter-clockwise to lower the volume.

• Increase the distance between the AM or FM antenna (for indoor use) and this unit.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Subwoofer:

Power Requirements.............. AC110-127V/220-230V/240V~

Power Consumption....................................................... 100W

Outline Dimensions.................165(W) x 405(H) x 325(D) mm

Weight(without package) ...............................................9.4 kg

Power Amplifier:

Continous Power Output (RMS)..................................... 100W

Total Harmonic Distortion

..................................................0.5 % (40 – 200 Hz, 6 Ω, 25 W)

Power consumption (an energy-saving standby mode)

................................................................................... 0.5W less

• Above specifications are for when power supply is 230V.

Input (sensitivity at 100 Hz/impedance)

LINE LEVEL (RCA jack)...................................... 160 mV/50 kΩ

CROSSOVER Frequency ........................................... 50-200Hz

Speaker:

Enclosure .............................. Bass-reflex, floor-standing type

System............................................................13 cm cone type

(swichable), 50/60 Hz

(100Hz, T.H.D 10%, 6Ω)

(continuously variable)

Accessory Parts:

RCA plug cord x 1 Non-slip pads (1x4) Operating instructions x 1

NOTE:

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

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