Pioneer TAD-R1 User Manual

Read before removing your speakers from their packaging.

TAD Reference One
Unpacking instructions

This speaker set is extremely heavy (150 kg, or 330 lb). Be sure to carry out unpacking
and installation with at least three people. Trying to handle too much weight can throw
you off balance, causing you to fall or otherwise incur bodily injury.

Caution: About installation

• This unit is sold with the understanding that it is to be installed by a properly trained and equipped specialist.
All matters concerning installation and mounting should be handled by specialists or by your local dealer.

• Pioneer waives all responsibility for damages to this unit as the result of improper installation, mounting,improper
use, remodeling/alteration, and natural disasters.

2. Using a screwdriver, remove the bolts and washers (4 in all) from the back
side of the packaging and open and remove the outer carton.

Outer carton

Bolts

1. Cut the four straps from the packaging and remove the lid.

Straps

Front side

Back side

3. Remove the inner carton by peeling off the tape (3 pieces in total) from the back
corner and then opening the carton. Remove the tape that secures the accessory
kit in place and take out the kit before fully removing the inner carton.

Lid

 Accessory kit

4. After removing the outer packaging, take the protective cover off of the speaker.

÷ Keep the protective cover in a safe place after installation in case of future use.

6. Take the speaker off the pallet.

This speaker set is extremely heavy (150 kg, or 330 lb). Be careful when removing it from the
pallet to prevent possible injury or damage to the speaker set.

Inner packaging

Protective
cover

Inner packaging

÷ In order to protect the floor upon which you are to place the speaker,

cover the installation area with a thick mat or rug when setting up the
speakers.

÷ Use at least three people to remove the speaker from its pallet.
÷ Avoid dragging the speaker along its bottom side, as doing so can cause

damage to the speakers.

5. Take the hex wrench out of the accessory kit, and use it to remove the six bolts from
underneath the pallet that are keeping the speaker fixed to the pallet.

Hex wrench

Bolts

• About speaker setup

For more information about proper setup, please refer to the Owner’s Manual. The Owner’s Manual is located inside the
Accessory Kit.

Published by Pioneer Corporation.

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