SP-C21 - Speaker PIONEER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SP-C21 PIONEER

IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any connections. Correct wiring of your loudspeakers is essential for achieving the best sound quality. Be careful to ensure proper polarity of connection. We recommend a minimum of 18 gauge for runs up to 25 feet, and thicker for longer runs: Most loudspeaker cable is coded to ease this task. Typically the ribbed or striped side is connected to the positive (red) terminal. Make sure that the amplifier positive (red) terminal is connected to the loudspeaker positive (red) terminal. Strip off 2” of insulation from the ends of the cable, twist the bare strands and insert into the binding posts. Take care that no stray strands of wire short across between the terminals:

1: Strip the cover and tist the strands negative D roses Wire going to positie ire going to negative rerminal of recever terminal of receiver 2: Connect each speaker cable (not supplied) to one set of the receiver's speaker output terminals and the speaker input terminals. The red terminal is the positive (+), and the black terminal is the negative (-). Make sure that the receiver positive (red) terminal is connected to the speaker positive (red) terminal. INSTALLING THE BASE TO THE SP-FS51-LR FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS Included in the SP-FS51-LR carton are (2) bases and (8) screws. Attach the base to the bottom of each speaker using (4) screws, as illustrated. (Screwdriver is not included.)

USING FEET WITH THE SP-C21 CENTER-

CHANNEL SPEAKER Included in the SP-C21 carton are (2) feet for the SP-C21 to rest on. Place the feet at the desired location of the speaker. They can be spaced a variety of widths apart for installation flexibility, Once the SP-C21 is placed on the feet, ti the speaker to the desired angle, depending on the location of the speaker in relation to the desired listening position. NOTE: Do not use adhesive or screws to attach the feet to the speaker. Doing this will damage the cabinet and void the warranty.

PLACEMENT AND FINE TUNING

Correct placement is important for maximizing the sound quality of your loudspeaker system. Take time to experiment with positioning according to the guidelines below. Using the SP-FS51-LR or SP-BS21-LR as Front and Surround Speakers For best results the tweeter should be positioned near ear level and the loudspeakers separated a distance approximately equal to the listening distance. Angling the loudspeakers inward towards the listener will improve the image stability for non-central listeners. Close proximity to a side or rear wall will enhance the bass performance, although too close (particularly a corner location) and the bass may be unnaturally high and image performance may be degraded. Best results will be obtained when the loudspeaker is placed approximately 2 feet from the wall, If a comer location is unavoidable, try to position the loudspeaker so that the distance to the rear wall is not equal to the distance to the side wall.

www pioneerelectronics.com Using the SP-C21 as a Center Speaker The loudspeaker may be positioned above or below the TV. For best results align the front of the loud- speaker with the front of the TV. Due to the well-controlled vertical directivity, it is not normally necessary to vertically aim the loudspeaker towards the listener. If, however, the loudspeaker is placed under the TV and very close to the floor, then titing upwards may be beneficial Follow the instruction for your receiver and set the center channel to NORMAL in Pro logic modes, or SMALL in Dolby and DTS modes. This will ensure that any bass signals encoded in the center channel are redirected to the front speakers or sub-woofer where they will be optimally reproduced. If you have a choice, set the crossover frequency to 100Hz It is recommended to use a sound level meter to setup the center channel level from the receiver. Adjust the receiver center volume until the center channel sound level is equal to that from the front left and right loudspeakers. In the absence of a meter, initially set the level of each channel to be identical. AÏl models in the range have sufficiently close sensitivities such that this is a good starting point. Now play a wide selec- tion of movies and listen carefully to the clarity of dialog, particularly in the presence of other effects such as explosions. Adjust the level until the dialog is clearly but naturally presented! For best results the loudspeakers should be positioned at or above ear level OOO OOO0

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS + Do not install this speaker system near a stove or other heating appliance, or put it in a place exposed to the sun. Such locations may cause the cabinet to change color and the speaker system to break down + Remember that the SP-FS51-LR, SP-BS21-LR, and SP-C21 are quite heavy, so it is dangerous to install them in high places such as on walls or pillars or in other unstable locations unless suitably secured in place Pioneer will not be responsible for any accidents or damage that may result from improper installation. The SP-C21 is magnetically shielded. However, if the speaker system is installed too close to the screen of a television set, color distortion may occur. Ifthis happens, turn off the power switch of the television set, 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 thinner, benzine, insecticide sprays and other chemicals on or near the cabinets, since these will corrode the surfaces:

Li Sroneer PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. PIONEER ELECTRONIQUES DU CANADA, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY VALID ONLY IN COUNTRY OF PRODUCT PURCHASE WARRANTY Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. (PUSA), and Pioneer Electronics Of Canada, Inc. (POC), warrant that products distributed by PUSAin the USA, and by POC: in Canada that ail to function propery under normal use due ta a manufacturing defect han installed and operated according ie ouners manual enclosed it the unit il be rapaired or replaced with a uni of comparable value, tte oplon of PUSA or POC, wifnout charge ta you for pari or acual repair work. Paris supplied under this warranty may be new or rebul at he option of PUSA or PO. THISLIMITEDWARRANTY APPLIES TO THEORIGINAL OR ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER OF THIS PIONEER PRODUCT DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD PROVIDED THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED PIONEER DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER IN THE U.S.A. OR CANADA. YOU WLL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A SALES RECEIPT OR OTHER VALID PROOF OF PURCHASE SHOWING THE DATEOF ORIGINAL PURCHASE OR,IF RENTED, YOUR RENTAL CONTRACT SHOWING THE PLACE AND DATE OF FIRST RENTAL. IN THE EVENT SERVICE IS REQUIRED, THE PRODUCT MUST BE DELIVERED WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, TRANSPORTATION PREPAID, ONLY FROM WITHIN THE COUNTRY OF PURCHASE AS EXPLAINED INTHIS DOCUMENT. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT. PUSA OR POC, AS APPROPRIATE, WILL. PAY TO RETURN THE REPAIRED OR REPLACEMENT PRODUCT TO YOU WITHIN THE COUNTRY OF PURCHASE. PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD Parts Labor Home Audio and Video AYear 1 Year Microphones, Headphones, Phono Cartridges and Styluses . 90 Days 90 Days Shorer imited warranty periods apply to some model. Please reler o the limited wairanty document enciosed with 1e product fr à defini statement of the warranty perd. The warranty period for tal customers who rent the product commences upon the date product is ft put inlo use (a) during ne rental period or (} etai sale, whichever occurs ft.

PUSA and POC have appointed a number of Authorized Service Companies troughout1ne U.S.A. and Canada should your productrequir service. To receive warranty service you need Lo present your sales recait or, f rente, your rental contract showing place and date of original owners transaction. I shipping the uni vou vil need package I carefuly and send ransporaion prepaid by à lraceabe, nsured melhod Lo an Authorized Service Company. Package the product using adequale padding material Lo praveni damage in transit The original container is Iéea for Inis purpose. Includa Your name, address and telephone number where you can be reached during business hours. (On al complaints and concerns in the USA. cal Gustomer Support at 800-421-1404, ar, in Canada, call Customer Satisfaction at 877-283-5901

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ENGLISH Www.pioneerelectronies.com Dear Customer, The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands. Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level — a level that lets the sound come through clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Sound can be deceiving. Over time, your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound, so what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL: +_ Set your volume control at a low setting. + Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion. + Once you have established a comfortable sound level, set the dial and leave it there. BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: + Do not turn up the volume so high that you can't hear what's around you. + Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Published by Poneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Copyright er Eleevanies (USA) Inc. AI rights reserved Printed in China

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