S-31C-QL - Loudspeaker PIONEER - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Pioneer
Model	S-31C-QL
Product type	Passive bookshelf speaker
Dimensions (W x H x D)	250 x 360 x 220 mm
Weight	4.5 kg per speaker
Nominal impedance	6 ohms
Sensitivity	87 dB (1W/1m)
Frequency response	45 Hz - 20 kHz
Maximum power handling	100 W
Speaker configuration	2-way: dome tweeter and woofer
Enclosure material	MDF with vinyl finish
Removable grille	Yes
Connectivity	Binding posts compatible with banana plugs
Power	Passive (requires external amplifier)
Recommended use	Main or surround speakers in a home theater system
Care and cleaning	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh chemicals.
Safety	Do not expose to moisture or extreme temperatures.
Spare parts and repairability	Internal components (tweeter, woofer) are replaceable. Contact an authorized service center.

Frequently Asked Questions - S-31C-QL PIONEER

What are the exact dimensions of the Pioneer S-31C-QL speaker?

The dimensions are approximately 250 mm in width, 360 mm in height, and 220 mm in depth. Always check the manual for precise measurements.

What amplifier is recommended for these speakers?

An amplifier delivering between 20 and 100 W per channel into 6 ohms is recommended to fully use the performance of the S-31C-QL.

Can I use these speakers with a home theater amplifier?

Yes, they are perfectly suitable as front, rear, or surround speakers in a home theater system, thanks to their 6 ohm impedance.

How to clean the speakers without damaging them?

Use a soft, dry cloth to dust the cabinet. For the grille, a low-power vacuum cleaner can be used. Avoid any chemical products.

Are the grilles removable?

Yes, the front grilles are removable for easy access to the speakers or for a cleaner look.

What is the sensitivity of the speaker?

The sensitivity is 87 dB (1W/1m), which is standard for a bookshelf speaker. It requires an amplifier of moderate power.

Can I bi-wire or bi-amp with this model?

The Pioneer S-31C-QL is equipped with single binding posts. Bi-wiring is not possible without modification.

What to do in case of damage to the tweeter?

Contact an authorized repair service. The tweeter is replaceable, but requires professional intervention to maintain performance.

How to optimize speaker placement in a room?

Place them at ear height, at least 30 cm from the rear wall to avoid resonances. A listening angle of 30 degrees is ideal.

Where to find the complete user manual?

The manual is available for free download at notice-facile.com in several languages, including English.

USER MANUAL S-31C-QL PIONEER

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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.

Before you start

- The nominal impedance of this speaker system is 6 . Connect the speaker system to an amplifier with a load impedance ranging from 4 to 16 (a model with “ 4 to 16 ” 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 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: installation

• Do not attach these speakers to the wall or ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury.
• Do not install your speakers overhead on the ceiling or wall. If improperly attached, the speaker grille can fall and cause damage or personal injury.
• Switch off and unplug your AV equipment and consult the instructions when connecting up components. Make sure you use the correct connecting cables.

For U.S. model

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling

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Caution: in use

• Do not place the speaker on an unstable surface. It could present a hazard if it falls, as well as damaging the equipment.
• Do not use the speaker to output distorted sound for long periods of times. This can result in a fire hazard.
• Do not sit or stand on the speaker, or let children play on the speaker.
• Do not put large or heavy objects on top of the speaker.

Cleaning the speaker cabinet

With normal use, wiping with a dry cloth should be sufficient to keep the cabinet clean. If necessary, clean with a cloth dipped in a neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and wrung out well. Do not use furniture wax or cleansers.

Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit since these will corrode the surfaces.

What's in the box

Speaker cable (3 m) x 1

Silicon rubber foot x 4

Warranty card

Operating instructions (this document)

For European model

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private households in the member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

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How to install

Choosing where to place the speaker systems

• Sounds played through speaker systems are easily affected in subtle ways by the conditions in the listening space.
• For best sound, choose a solid floor upon which to place the speakers, and position the speakers as shown below. The level of low sounds can be adjusted by moving the speakers closer to or further from the wall. Adjust the speakers so that they are equidistant from their respective side walls to assure balanced sound.
• If the room has a lot of reverberation, we recommend hanging heavy fabric on the walls, and/or putting a carpet on the floor to damp the sound. For best results, cover walls completely.
• This speaker is a bookshelf-type speaker which will give best performance when placed on a solid, level surface off the floor. Placing the speaker directly on the floor will result in boomy, undefined sound.

Important

- Pioneer assumes no liability whatsoever for damages resulting from assembly, improper mounting, insufficient reinforcement, misuse of the product, acts of nature, etc.

Using the Foam Plug

On the rear side of the unit, a foam plug is provided to allow adjustment of the bass sound. The foam plug can be removed if desired to produce a different bass emphasis.

The following can be taken as general guidelines for use of the foam plug:

• Mounted in the middle of a rack: Leave the foam plug in place
• Mounted on the top of a rack or on the floor: Remove the foam plug

Do not force the foam plug into the hole excessively, since it might be pressed inside the speaker and be impossible to remove.

When using the silicon rubber feet

These speaker systems have been provided with silicon rubber feet. Use them to adjust the four corners to produce optimum stability.

Using the template (see end page) will allow easiest adjustment of the setting angle.

Using the template

1 Open the hole in the template along the line indicating your desired setting angle.
2 Align the line with the front of the unit, and then align the template with the cabinet.

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3 Affix the four silicon rubber feet in alignment with the four cut-out holes.

Attaching and Removing the Grille

It is recommended that this speaker system be used with the grille net attached, but it can be removed if desired. To remove, follow these instructions:

1 To remove the grille, place your fingers at the outside of the grille toward the bottom and pull gently outward. Then do the same at the top to detach.
2 To reattach the grille, hold the speaker grille with the triangular symbol pointing upward, then align the four pins on the back side of the grille with the holes in the speaker and press in firmly.

Connections

This speaker does not include speaker cables used for connecting to an amplifier.

Connecting the cables

1 Switch off the power to your amplifier.

2 Connect the speaker cables to the input terminals on the back of the speaker. For input terminal polarity, red is positive (+) and black is negative (−).

Loosen the knobs on the input terminals and insert the speaker cable wires into each of the terminal post holes, then tighten the knobs.

3 Connect the other ends of the cables to the amp's speaker output terminals (for more details, refer to your amp instruction manual).

• You can also connect the speaker's terminals with a banana plug.
• When using a banana plug, first remove the caps covering the speaker terminal.
• After connecting the plugs, pull lightly on the cables to make sure that the ends of the cables are securely connected to the terminals. Poor connections can create noise and interruptions in the sound.
• If the cables' wires happen to be pushed out of the terminals, allowing the wires to come into contact with each other, it places an excessive additional load on the amp. This may cause the amp to stop functioning, and may even damage the amp.
• When using a set of speakers connected to an amplifier, you won't be able to obtain the normal stereo effect if the polarity (+, -) of one of the speakers (left or right) is reversed.

CAUTION

These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts. D3-4-2-2

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Specifications

Enclosure.... Bass-reflex bookshelf type

Configuration 2-way

Woofer 10 cm (4 in.) cone x 2

Tweeter 2.5 cm (1 in.) dome

Impedance....6 Ω

Frequency response 45 Hz to 40 kHz

Sensitivity....84 dB (2.83 V)

Maximum input power 120 W

Crossover frequency....3 kHz

Exterior dimensions ..... 364 (W) mm x 146 (H) mm x 177 (D) mm

14^5/16(W) in. × 5^3/4(H) in. × 6^15/_16(D) in.

Weight 3.6 kg (7 lbs 15 oz.)

Supplied accessories

Speaker cable (3 m) 1

Silicon rubber foot 4

Warranty card

Operating instructions (this document)

Note

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

is a trademark placed on a product with Pioneer's Phase Control technology. This technology enables high-grade sound reproduction through each component by improving overall phase matching.

Published by Pioneer Corporation.

Copyright © 2009 Pioneer Corporation.

All rights reserved.

For U.S. model

Dear Customer:

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear 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.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

- Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel

Level Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers.

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140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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