User manual PIONEER S-W160S-K

[. . . ] Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. if connected to an AC outlet , the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En on vacation). CAUTION The POWER switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. [. . . ] 7 150 W power that serves video software playback such as Dolby* Digital with a wide dynamic range. 7 Equipped with 22 cm driver 7 Crossover frequency can be continuous (50 Hz to 200 Hz). The frequency characteristics of the S-W160S combined with small-size speakers are shown below. The effect of an additional S-W160S in an ordinary listening room is better than the chart indicates when positioned adequately. With playback of Dolby* Digital, establishment of a special channel for the subwoofer is recommended; and with playback of LFE (Low Frequency Effect: sound effect like the rumbling of the earth, whose purpose is to intensify the force of the video), the S-W160S is especially effective. This is because it has 5 channels in the 20Hz to 20kHz frequency range (front left and right, center, and rear left and right) and an independent channel for the subwoofer. The subwoofer plays back the bass in monaural, making use of the fact that the human ear loses the sense of direction of lowpitched sound. Since the sense of direction is lost, the subwoofer can be installed almost anywhere. If it is installed too far away, however, the sound from the left and right speakers may become unnatural. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Left speaker Right speaker Recommended installation range for the subwoofer Listening position Front left speaker Center speaker Front right speaker Subwoofer Listening area Rear left speaker Rear right speaker To avoid interference with the picture on a nearby TV set, use magnetically shielded speaker systems. This is particularly important for the center speaker since it is usually located closest to the TV. Position the left and right channel speakers at equal distances from the TV set and approximately 1. Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. The rear (surround) speakers are most effective when installed in parallel locations directly to the side, or slightly behind, the listener, at a level about 1 meter above the listener's ears. When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with tape or some other suitable means. Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as earthquakes, and it may lead to endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker. Install the unit in a well-ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperatures and high humidity. Do not place the unit near stoves or other heating equipment or at locations exposed to direct sunlight, as these can have an adverse effect on the cabinet and internal components. Also, do not install the unit where there is too much dust or high humidity, as these can cause malfunctioning or breakdowns. (Avoid cooking tables and other locations where the unit would be exposed to heat, steam and soot. ) ÷ Do not place heavy objects such as a television or TV monitor on top of the unit. Keep the unit away from devices such as cassette decks which are sensitive to magnetic fields. [. . . ] If the unit's power cord is connected to a switched AC outlet on the amplifier or receiver and the switch is left ON, the unit can be turned ON/OFF together with the amplifier or receiver. If the unit cannot be connected to the amplifier or receiver, turn the power to the amplifier or receiver ON before turning the power to the unit ON. When turning the power OFF, turn the power to the unit OFF before turning the power to the amplifier or receiver OFF. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. [. . . ]