PIONEER S-MS500T-LR/XMC
Owner's Manual

S -MS500T-LR
BEFORE OPERATION
� Thank you for buying this PIONEER product. � Read the operating instructions carefully before using these speakers so that you can operate them properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. � The rated impedance of these speakers is 8 �. They must be connected to a stereo amplifier which accepts this type of load (miminum and maximum impedances accepted by the amplifier are generally indicated near the loudspeaker outlets: for example �4-16 �� or �6-16 ��). � To guard against damage to these speakers due to an electric power overload, take the following precaustions: ] Do not supply more than the maximum permitted power to the speakers (see Specifications). ] Any connection or switching on or off of part of the audio system (CD player, tuner etc.) must be carried out after switching off the amplifier or at least with the loudspeaker outlets disconnected (if the amplifier allows). Interference caused by these operations will otherwise reach the speakers and may damage the treble loudspeaker units. ] When boosting particular frequencies using a graphic equaliser or bass and treble controls, make sure that you do not increase the amplifier volume excessively, as the speakers will be overloaded more quickly. ] Do not force a low-power amplifier to produce a high level of sound as harmonic distortion increases rapidly in this situation and may pose a danger to the treble loudspeaker units. � Avoid touching the diaphragms and suspensions of loudspeakers as they are fragile. The loudspeaker units in these speakers are magnetically shielded. However, colours may blur if the speakers are positioned too close to a television screen. If this happens, switch off the television and switch it back on again after 15 to 30 minutes. If the problem persists, move the speakers away from the television set.

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Installing your speaker
To mount the speakers (on a wall etc.), first attach two metal catches to the rear of each speaker using the supplied screws. metal catches

Please observe the following points when installing speakers: � Sounds played through speaker systems are easily affected in subtle ways by the conditions in the listening space. � These are for stabilizing the speaker so that in the event of an earthquake, etc., the speaker does not fall over. � Screw two picture hooks or similar into the wall behind the speaker. Pass a chain or cord around the hooks and through the metal catches so that the speaker is stabilized.

� After installing, make sure the speaker is securely fixed.

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
� Do not install these speakers close to an oven or heating appliance. Avoid exposing them to direct sunlight. High temperatures can distort the structure of the enclosure and adversely affect the sound. � These speakers are heavy and fragile, and it is therefore dangerous to install them in an unstable position. � For optimum sound reproduction of high frequencies, the treble loudspeaker units must be at the same height as the listener�s ears. For low frequencies, it is possible to increase the level of bass sounds by positioning the speakers close to a wall (the maximum increase being obtained for a position in a corner of the listening room).

Pioneer cannot take responsibility for injuries or accidents arising from improper installation of this speaker.

CONNECTIONS
Each speaker has two terminals; one red (+), the other black (�). These need to be matched up to the red and black terminals on the amplifier for proper stereo sound. 1. Make sure your amplifier is switched off. 2. Strip off the insulation at the end of the cord and twist the strands together.

3. Connect one end of the speaker cord to the speaker terminals. Loosen the two terminal knobs so that you can insert the exposed speaker wire through the hole in the terminal post. Tighten the knobs to secure the speaker cord.

4. Connect the other end of the speaker cord to the amplifier terminals. Make sure that the amplifier terminals (red (+) and black (�)) are connected to the corresponding speaker terminals.

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