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USER MANUAL SIC671A 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. Introduction This speaker system is designed for in-ceiling installation. The design features provide for a wide range of placement and listening position options. This speaker system is designed with CST (Coherent Source Transducer) technology to assure excellent sound quality. CST sound delivery is extremely smooth and coherent. All sound - direct and reflected - arrives at the listening position with matched timbre. This speaker system is also paintable so that they may be matched to your room decor.

• This product should be installed only by certified and/ or trained professionals knowledgeable with in- ceiling and in-wall installation requirements. Please be sure your installers read the full instructions before starting. Pioneer is not responsible for accident, injury or damage arising from improper use or installation. Before you start

• The nominal impedance of this speaker system is 6 Ω. Connect the speaker system to an amplifier capable of driving an impedance of at least 6 Ω. This product incorporates auto-resetting overload protection technology to help avoid damage to the speakers. However, please observe the following precautions:

• Do not supply amplification power to the speaker system in excess of the maximum permissible input, which could damage the speaker and cause a hazard from overheating.

• If using a graphic equalizer to boost sounds in the high-frequency range, do not use excessive amplifier volume.

• Do not try to force a low-powered amplifier to produce high sound levels as the amplifier’s harmonic distortion will be increased, and you may damage the speaker. Caution: installation

• Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or damage that result from improper installation, misuse, modification of the product, or natural disasters.

• This speaker system must be installed by a qualified technician as it involves such tasks as selecting a location for installation, drilling holes in walls/ceiling, wiring, and painting. Have the installer carefully follow the installation instructions.

• The installation technician must follow professional installation techniques to protect the speaker system against falling.

• When installing the speakers, make sure that the wall/ceiling is strong enough to support the speakers.

• Improper installation of the speakers could cause them to fall and cause damage or injuries to persons nearby.

• Switch off and unplug your AV equipment and consult the instructions when connecting up components. Make sure you use the correct connecting cables.

• Keep magnetic objects such as screwdrivers or steel parts away from the tweeter and woofer speakers. Since the speakers use strong magnets, the objects may be attracted, causing injury or damaging the diaphragm.

• Do not install the speakers where they will be in direct sunlight, and avoid positioning them near heaters and air conditioners. This may cause warping and discoloration of the speaker and damage to the speakers.

• This speaker system is designed for home use only. To avoid electric shock hazard, do not place them outside, or in an overly humid area.

• This speaker system is heavy, and should be handled with caution by two or more people. Caution: in use

• If the speakers stop emitting sound after receiving too large an input signal, turn down the volume control on the amplifier and wait a few seconds. The protection feature will be reset automatically. 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. K058b_A1_En S-IC671_871A_SRD1403.fm 2 ページ ２００９年１１月２０日　金曜日　午前１１時６分English

What’s in the box Installation Standard surround setup Sounds reproduced through speaker systems are easily affected in subtle ways by the conditions in the listening space. To assure optimum performance from this speaker system, give adequate consideration to the installation location before setup. Use the graphic below as a guide to determine optimal speaker placement.

• Place the left and right speakers equal distances from your listening position for good stereo imaging. Use speaker cables of the equal length for each speaker.

• Keep the speaker system at least 50 cm away from the edge of the wall or ceiling. If this is not possible, adjust the sound balance by using the speakers’ treble or bass level controls.

• This speaker system is not magnetically shielded. It should therefore not be placed near TVs or monitors that are sensitive to magnetic fields, as the interaction of magnetic materials can cause distortion of the colors on your TV screen. Magnetic storage media (such as floppy discs and tape or video cassettes) should also not be kept close to this speaker system. For the installer

• Give adequate consideration to the location of installation before the setup of this speaker system.

• Check the walls/ceiling to see if they are strong enough to withstand the weight of the speaker system.

• Installation is possible on ceiling from 12.5 mm to 25 mm thick.

• Check the walls/ceiling to confirm there is no wiring, plumbing, beams, studs or air conditioning systems that may interfere with installation.

Painting the speakers While the speaker and grille can be painted after it is installed, painting it beforehand is much easier. It is recommended to use spray paint, as brushed paint may clog the holes in the grille and reduce the sound quality significantly. 1 Remove the fabric scrim from the inside of the grille. Carefully peel off the fabric scrim and lay it down flat so as not to get it wrinkled. 2 Use the supplied paint mask to cover the speaker. If you don’t have the paint mask, use paper and masking tape. 3 Paint the speaker and grille the desired color. As previously mentioned, it is strongly recommended that you paint before installation and that you use spray paint. 4 After the speaker and grille have dried completely, remove the paint mask and carefully replace the fabric scrim on the back of the grille. Before installing

• Before installing the speakers, run the speaker cables to the installation location.

• To maximize sound quality, choose the correct speaker gauge cables from the table below. If the resistance of the speaker cable is too high, the signal will be attenuated and the speakers’ frequency response will be degraded. How to install Make sure you have read and understood all the information above, For the installer on page 3 and Before installing above. 1 Once you have decided on the installation location, prepare the supplied template. Cut out the inside of the template along the dotted line and discard the inner section. 2 Attach the template (outer section) to the wall/ ceiling using tape. Make sure the template is aligned properly. 3 Trace a line onto the wall/ceiling, following the inner perimeter of the template. 4 Cut a hole where you have drawn the outline. Be careful when cutting the hole, and use a proper cutting tool. 5 Pull the speaker cable through the hole that has been opened. Be careful not to apply to much force when pulling on the speaker cable or bend the cable at sharp angles. 6 Connect the cable wire to the speaker as shown below. When connecting the speakers, be careful not to touch the diaphragms of the drivers.

• After connecting the wires, pull lightly on them to make sure that the ends of the wires are securely connected to the terminals. Poor connections can create noise and interruptions in the sound.

• If the wires are pulled out of the terminal posts and the conductors come into contact with each other or surrounding devices, an excessive additional load may be placed on the amplifier. This may cause the amplifier to stop functioning, and may even cause it damage.

• Be careful to observe the correct polarity of the connections between the cables and the speaker. If the polarity (+, –) of one of the speakers (left or right) is reversed the stereo image will be severely degraded.

1.5 to 2.5 less than 8

4 to 6 16 to 24 6 more than 24 Twist and pull off the protective shields on each wire. 10 mm Insert the speaker cable wires into the holes while pressing down on the terminal posts on the speaker, and then release the terminal posts. For input terminal polarity, red is positive (+) and black is negative (–). S-IC671_871A_SRD1403.fm 4 ページ ２００９年１１月２０日　金曜日　午前１１時６分English

• 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. 7 Where available, use the fixing bracket located on the back of the speaker system and attach a reinforced wire, such as stainless steel wire rope, to the studs or beams of the walls/ceiling.

• It is strongly recommended that you take double safe precautions to prevent the speaker from falling by accident. S-IC671A / S-IC871A S-IC691A

• Put the reinforced wire through the fixing bracket and attach to the studs or beams. Make sure the stud/ beam that you are attaching it to is strong enough to support the weight of the speaker system. 8 Place sound-absorbing material (such as fiberglass) around the speakers as necessary to improve sound quality. Use only sound-absorbing materials that comply with regional safety regulations. 9 Place the speaker into the hole you have cut. Make sure the rotating clamps are turned inward.

• A Phillips screwdriver is required for loosening them.

• When using electric screwdrivers, first find out the minimum torque required for the installation of the speaker system. Begin by setting the electric screwdriver to its minimum torque and gradually raise the torque until the screw starts to rotate. Check what torque setting you are on at this point (this will be the minimum torque required for the setup). After confirming the torque, return the rotating clamps toward the inside by reversing the direction of rotation of the screws. When doing this, take care that the screws do not come all the way out. S-IC671A / S-IC871A S-IC691A 10 Attach the speaker frame to the wall/ceiling, and tighten the screws lightly (temporary attachment). At this point the rotating clamp will rotate so that the rotating clamp and frame are clamped on to the wall/ ceiling. Gently try pulling the speaker forward and check that all of the rotating clamps have rotated outwards and are lightly clamping to the wall/ceiling. Reinforced wire (not supplied) Fixing bracket Stud/beam Reinforced wire (not supplied) Eye bolt Stud/beam Rotating clamp Speaker frame Screw Screw Speaker frame Rotating clamp S-IC671_871A_SRD1403.fm 5 ページ ２００９年１１月２０日　金曜日　午前１１時６分6

11 Adjust the mounting orientation to point the CST toward the listening position. 12 Tighten the screws firmly using no more than the maximum torque specified. Allowable maximum torque: 1.0 N⋅m

• Screwing them in too tightly could break the rotating clamps, twist the frames, damage the walls/ceilings and make it difficult to attach the grille. 13 Make sure that the screws are not crooked and that there is no gap between the wall/ceiling and frame. 14 (S-IC671A/S-IC871A) Adjust the settings of the treble and/or bass controls as necessary.

• Treble adjustment The standard setting is 0. The treble switch located in the front of the speaker has three positions to choose from, +/0/–.

• Bass adjustment The standard setting is 0. The bass switch located in the front of the speaker has two positions to choose from, 0/–. (S-IC691A) Adjust the setting of the treble control as necessary.

• The standard setting is 0.

• The treble switch located in the front of the speaker has two positions to choose from, +/0. 15 Attach the butyl rubber tapes on the inside of the grille. 16 Attach the grille to the speaker. The grille is designed with a specific mounting orientation. Gently push the grille onto the speaker, lining up the one section of the edge of the grille to the groove in the speaker. Then line up the entire grille to the groove in the speaker and attach the grille by pressing in all around the edge.

• Once you have pushed it in, make sure you press it firmly against the speaker so that the grille doesn’t fall off and cause an accident.

• To remove the grille, use the supplied tool to hook into the holes located near the edges and pull the grille out. When doing this, make sure to pull the edges out evenly. Forcing the grille out from one edge alone will cause the grille to be deformed. Connections Connecting to an amplifier Make sure you have read the connection instructions in the manual supplied with the amplifier and that all equipment is turned off before making any connections.

• When using a set of speakers connected to an amplifier, you won’t be able to obtain the correct stereo effect if the polarity (+, –) of one of the speakers (left or right) is reversed. Attach the eight (S-IC671A/S-IC871A)/ six (S-IC691A) butyl rubber tapes to each grille, lining up the butyl rubber tapes to the marks on the inside of the grille. Then peel off the protective paper. Make sure to press on the edges. Pressing on the middle of the grille will cause it to be deformed. Orientate the grille so that the notch is positioned adjacent to the Pioneer logo. S-IC671_871A_SRD1403.fm 6 ページ ２００９年１１月２０日　金曜日　午前１１時６分English