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USER MANUAL S8EXW PIONEER

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.

S001_En 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

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

• 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.

30 Quiet library, soft whispers

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

Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill

120 Rock band concert in front of speakers,

140 Gunshot blast, jet plane

180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

• The nominal impedance of this speaker system is 6 Ω. Connect the speaker system to an amplifier with a load impedance ranging from 6 Ω to 16 Ω (a model with “6 Ω –

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 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• When placing this unit, ensure that it is firmly secured and avoid areas where it may be likely to fall and cause injury in the event of a natural disaster (such as an earthquake).• 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.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.• Do not place magnetic objects such as screwdrivers or iron parts near the tweeter or midrange. Since the speakers use strong magnets, the objects may be attracted, causing injury or damaging the diaphragm.For U.S. modelFor European model What’s in the box Spikes x 3Cork pads x 3Large non-skid pads x 2Small non-skid pads x 4Foam plugs (A,B) x 2Speaker base x 1Washers x 2Spring washer x 1Screw (M5 x L40) x 1Screws (M6 x L35) x 6Grille x 1Operating instructions

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.

D36-P4_A_En Wash hands after handling

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.K058_A_En

The EX series, incorporating the abundant technological know-how behind Pioneer’s flagship TAD speaker series, was developed with the goal of creating the ultimate speaker possible in its price range. The design and production of the EX series result from an international effort that represents the finest in Pioneer’s speaker technology.

Technology behind the S-8EX CST The core driver of the system is the Coherent Source Transducer (CST), which draws on the technology used in TAD. The tweeter diaphragm is mounted concentrically within the apex of the midrange cone and provides a point source of sound from 400 Hz to 100 kHz. The CST ensures a perfect spectral balance between the direct and reflected sounds that arrive at the listener’s ears, providing a more consistent sound throughout the listening room and improved imaging capability. Ceramic Graphite Diaphragm The CST’s tweeter features a ceramic graphite diaphragm that provides top-level strength and dampening characteristics that are practically unrivaled by any other available materials currently used in high-end audio speaker systems. Ceramic graphite’s lightness and exceptional strength combine to create speakers whose diaphragm resonance can be pushed far beyond their audible range. Magnesium Alloy Diaphragm The CST’s midrange features a magnesium alloy diaphragm whose characteristic lightness and high inner loss provide excellent transience and minimal coloration of midrange sounds. Bass Drivers The bass driver pictured below serves as the foundation of the S-8EX speaker system. The driver’s strength is the result of the Aramid/Carbon composite material, originally created during the development of the S-1EX, that is used in its diaphragm. Pioneer’s exclusive LDMC magnetic circuit technology has been incorporated in order to preserve linearity from low to high output levels and minimize distortion. Bass Enclosure Construction The unique form of the S-8EX is based upon logical necessity. In order to synchronize the arrival time of sound from the CST and the two bass drivers, each driver is mounted upon a baffle that serves to create a highly delicate curve known as the “precision curve” (see illustration below). Made of up to 65 mm thick MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard), this baffle is, moreover, strong enough to contain the force of the drivers. Additionally, the bass port has been carved out of an extremely thick block of MDF, resulting in the reduction of wind noise for clear, deep bass. 18 000

The crossover networks use only the finest components. Air cored

coils, noninductive resistors, and film capacitors in the signal path

are all carefully chosen and optimized for the CST driver to provide

the greatest transparency to the signal. The bass drivers use

silicon steel plate core inductors that minimize distortion and loss

during energy transfer. All components are connected directly to

their respective wiring materials, instead of a printed circuit-

board, allowing for minimal loss and maximum performance.

Collaboration with Air Studios

Since its establishment by George Martin in 1969, London,

England’s Air Studios has earned unequivocal respect from

scores of artists who recognize it as the world’s premier recording

studio. The Air Studios seal that was awarded to the S-8EX

indicates that these speakers are capable of producing the high-

quality sound demanded by the world’s top-class sound creators.

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Installation and Placement

Select a desired installation setup from the following.

When installing directly on the floor

Use the furnished spikes when installing the speaker directly on a

1 Twist the spikes into the threads of the three threaded

metal inserts (M6) embedded in the bottom of the speaker,

and screw down securely.

2 Set the cork pads in the positions where the points of the

three spikes will strike when the speaker is set down.

3 Set the speaker on top of the cork pads.

• As this unit weighs some 28 kg, it is very dangerous to try and

set the spike nut while tilting the speaker. Be sure to place the

unit on a soft area (such as a blanket) so that it does not

damage the floor, and carry out the installation with at least

Using the furnished speaker base

When using the furnished speaker base, the use of the furnished

spikes is not required.

1 Affix the furnished non-skid pads (small) to the four

locations on the bottom of the base.

2 Affix the furnished non-skid pads (large) to the two

places on the top surface of the speaker base.

3 Place the speaker on top of the base.

Use of the furnished speaker base allows fine adjustment of

• When using the furnished speaker base, do not fix the speaker

in position with screws. The speaker may fall and cause injury.

If you do not use the cork pads when placing the

speakers, the spikes may cause damage to the floor. If

you plan on using the spikes we highly recommend to

use the cork pads. Bottom ofspeakerSpikeSmall non skid-pads La rge non-skid padsSpeaker base

Using the Pioneer Speaker Stand CP-7EX To use the CP-7EX stand, the furnished speaker base needs to be

attached to the stand stems of the CP-7EX. Assemble the stands

1 Remove the packing material from the countersunk

screw holes in the speaker base.

2 Attach the speaker base to the stand stems of the CP-7EX.

Use only the furnished screws (M6 x L35).

3 Affix the non-skid pads (large).

4 Using the furnished screws (M5 x L40), spring washer and

washer, fasten the speaker to the stand.

To help ensure the speaker from falling, use only the provided

screws to fasten the speaker system to the speaker stand. For

details, consult the instructions provided with the CP-7EX

Choosing Where To Place The Speaker Systems

Placement within the listening room will have a great impact upon

the total performance of the S-8EX speaker system in terms of

bass performance, tonal accuracy, and imaging. All rooms are

different and so this section is intended as a guide only.

Experimentation in your room will yield optimum results.

Use the graphic below as a guide to determine optimal speaker

• Do not place the speaker where it will be in direct sunlight, and

avoid positioning it near heaters and air conditioners. Doing

so may cause warping and discoloration of the speaker

cabinet and damage to the speaker.

• Pioneer assumes no liability whatsoever for damages

resulting from assembly, improper mounting, insufficient

reinforcement, misuse of the product, acts of nature, etc.

Connecting to an amplifier This speaker does not include speaker cables used for connecting to an amplifier. Take the following factors into consideration when choosing speaker cables so that you can get the most from your speaker system:• Use heavy-gauge speaker cable if possible, and keep the cables to the minimum necessary length.• Cables have differing characteristics. Keep this in mind when using any cable.• Select cables with as little resistance as possible, and make sure the cables to the speaker terminals and amp are firm and secure. Connecting the cables 1 Switch off the power to your amplifier.2 Connect the speaker cables to the input terminals (lower) on the back of the speaker. For input terminal polarity, red is positive (+) and black is negative (–).3 Connect the other ends of the cables to the amp’s speaker output terminals (for more details, refer to your amp instruction manual).• Grasp the cap knobs on the lower input terminals and rotate them to the left (counter-clockwise), insert the speaker cable wires into the holes in the terminal posts, then tighten the knobs to secure the short bar as well as the wires.• You can also connect the speaker’s terminals with a banana plug. When using a banana plug, be sure to remove the cap at the tip of the input 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.

hese 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. D3-4-2-2-3_A_En Short bar connectors

Single-Wire Connections For single-wire connections, connect the mid-to-high- and low-frequency sections of the crossover network with the shorting link that was included with this unit, then connect the (+) wire from your amplifier to either red binding post and the (–) wire from your amplifier to either black binding post, as shown in below. Bi-Wire Connections In a bi-wiring connection, you independently plug in the speaker systems running from the amp to their respective high- and low-frequency plugs. This results in the CST driver and bass drivers being independently connected directly to the amplifier, offering you the freedom to optimize the cable type for each of the drivers. Connect one set of wires to the bottom set of binding posts (bass driver-specific network). Then connect a second set of wires to the top binding posts (CST-specific network). Next, connect both sets of wires to the appropriate terminals on your amplifier. Take care to connect both (+) wires to the (+) amplifier terminals and both (–) wires to the (–) amplifier terminals, as shown below.SPEAKERS OUTPUT Shorting link

Speaker (rear): Input panel

(Only one channel shown)

HF HF LF LF SPEAKERS OUTPUT Speaker (rear): Input panel

(Only one channel shown)

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Bi-Amplification Connections

Bi-Amplification allows the best performance when using dedicated amplifiers for low- and mid-to-high-frequency sections.

There are two possible configurations, commonly referred to as horizontal and vertical bi-amping.

Remove the shorting links before connecting speaker cables in bi-amplifications connections.

Failure to do so may result in damage to your amplifiers.

With this configuration, identical stereo amplifiers are used for

each speaker system. One channel of each amplifier drives the

low frequency section and the other channel drives the high

frequency section, as shown below.

Connect one set of wires and amplifier channel to the bottom set

of binding posts (bass driver-specific network).

Then connect a second set of wires and the other amplifier

channel to the top binding posts (CST-specific network).

Take care to connect both (+) wires to the (+) amplifier terminals

and both (–) wires to the (–) amplifier terminals.

Horizontal Bi-Amping

With this configuration, you may use different stereo amplifiers for

the low- and mid-to-high-frequency sections of the speaker system

(e.g., tube amplifiers for high frequency and solid state for low

frequency). Each channel of one amplifier drives the low-

frequency section of each speaker system and each channel of

the other amplifier drives the mid-to-high-frequency section, as

This method requires that both amplifiers have the same gain;

otherwise an imbalance will be heard between the low- and mid-

to-high-frequency reproduction from the speaker system. If in

doubt, please consult your local dealer.

Speaker SPEAKERS OUTPUTINPUTOUTPUTINPUTCh.1 Ch.2OUTPUT Speaker (rear):

Input panel (Only one channel shown) Power amp

(rear) (Commercially-available Y-adaptor) Pre-amp (rear)

HF HF LF LF SPEAKERS OUTPUTINPUTSPEAKERS OUTPUTINPUTOUTPUTOUTPUTPower amp (rear)(Low frequency)Power amp (rear)(High frequency)(Only one channel shown)(Only one channel shown)(Only one channel shown)(Commercially-available Y-adaptor) Speaker (rear):

Speaker Pre-amp (rear)

Using the foam plugs This unit is furnished with foam plugs that are useful for adjusting the volume of bass sound. To use, place the foam plugs gently into the bass reflex ports on either side of the speaker. Insert either foam plug A alone, or both foam plugs A and B to achieve the desired sound. Using foam plugs A only

Using both foam plugs A and B Attaching/Removing the Grille Cover This speaker system comes with grille covers which may be attached and removed by:1 To attach the grille cover, line up the holes on the speaker with the inserts on the grill, and press firmly.2 To remove the grille cover, grasp the upper and lower edges of the grille cover at the left side by your hands and gently pull toward you to separate the left part of the grille cover from the speaker.3 Then move your hands to the middle of the grille cover and again gently pull the upper and lower edges toward you to separate the middle section.4 Finally, grasp the upper and lower edges of the grille cover at the right side and gently pull toward you to separate the remaining part of the grille cover from 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.Bass reflex portsBass reflex ports S-8EX_EN.book 11 ページ ２００８年７月１６日　水曜日　午後２時２０分12

(magnetically shielded)

Supplied accessories

Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Operating instructions

Specifications and design subject to possible modification

without notice, due to improvements.

This speaker system is magnetically shielded. However,

depending on the installation location, color distortion may occur

if the speaker system is installed extremely close to the screen of

If this happens, turn off the television, then turn it on again after

15 min to 30 min. If the problem persists, place the speaker system

away from the television set.

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Control technology. This technology enables high-grade sound

reproduction through each component by improving overall

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AFTER-SALES SERVICE FOR PIONEER PRODUCTS Please contact the dealer or distributor from where you purchased the

product for its after-sales service (including warranty conditions) or any

other information. In case the necessary information is not available,

please contact the Pioneer’s subsidiaries (regional service headquarters)

PLEASE DO NOT SHIP YOUR PRODUCT TO THE COMPANIES at the

addresses listed below for repair without advance contact, for these

companies are not repair locations.

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