Pioneer SP-BS21-LR User manual

Brand: Pioneer

Model: SP-BS21-LR

Category: Soundbar speakers

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

Speaker System Système d’enceintes Sistema de Bocinas

Operating Guide Guide d’utilisation Guía de Operaciones

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 The serial number for the equipment is located on the rear of the product.

Please write this serial number on the warranty sheet and keep it in a secure area for future reference.

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• Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

• Please read through this operating guide before using your

speaker system to optimize performance. After you have

ﬁnished reading this operating guide, store it in a safe place

for future reference.

• The nominal impedance of this speaker system is 8 ohms.

Connect the speaker system to a stereo ampliﬁer with a load

impedance rating ranging from 4 to 16 ohms (a model with

“4-16Ω” 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 connecting or disconnecting cables, be sure

ampliﬁer power is OFF.

• Do not use excessive ampliﬁer volume if using a graphic

equalizer to emphasize high or low frequencies.

 Le numéro de série pour l’équipement se trouve sur l’arrière du produit. Veuillez écrire le numéro

de série sur la carte de garantie et le conserver dans un lieu sûr pour éventuellement le consulter plus tard.

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• Merci d’avoir acheté ce produit Pioneer.

• Veuillez lire le présent guide d’utilisation dans son intégralité

avant d’utiliser le système d’enceintes pour en optimiser

sa performance. Après avoir ﬁni la lecture de ce guide

d’utilisation, conservez-le dans un lieu sûr pour éventuelle-

ment le consulter plus tard.

• L’impédance nominale de ce système d’enceintes est de 8

ohms. Raccordez les enceintes acoustiques à un ampliﬁca-

teur stéréophonique dont la valeur nominale d’impédance de

charge va de 4 à 16 ohms (un modèle pour lequel « 4-16Ω »

est indiqué sur les bornes de sortie aux haut-parleurs).

• Pour éviter d’endommager les enceintes acoustiques par une

surcharge à l’entrée, observez les précautions suivantes :

• Ne fournissez pas aux enceintes acoustiques une puis-

sance électrique dépassant l’entrée maximale autorisée.

• Lors de la connexion ou de la déconnexion des câbles,

veillez à mettre l’ampliﬁcateur hors tension.

• N’utilisez pas de volume d’ampliﬁcateur excessif lors de

l’utilisation d’un égaliseur graphique pour accentuer les

hautes ou basses fréquences.

 El número de serie del equipo está ubicado en la parte posterior del producto. Por favor anote el

número de serie en la hoja de garantía y guárdelo en un lugar seguro para usarlo como futura referencia.

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• Gracias por comprar este producto Pioneer.

• Por favor lea esta guía de operaciones antes de usar su

sistema de bocinas, a ﬁn de optimizar el funcionamiento.

Una vez que haya terminado de leer esta guía de opera-

ciones, guárdela en un lugar seguro para usarla como

referencia en el futuro.

• La impedancia nominal de este sistema de bocinas es 8 ohmios.

Conecte el sistema de bocinas a un ampliﬁcador estéreo con

una impedancia de carga de 4 a 16 ohmios (un modelo que

indique “4-16Ω” en los terminales de salida a bocinas).

• Para evitar dañar el sistema de bocinas por una sobrecarga

a la entrada, tome las siguientes precauciones:

• No suministre más potencia de entrada al sistema de

bocinas que la máxima permitida.

• Cuando conecte o desconecte cables, veriﬁque que la

corriente al ampliﬁcador esté APAGADA.

• No use un volumen excesivo del ampliﬁcador si usa

un ecualizador gráﬁco para enfatizar las altas o bajas

frecuencias.

SP-C21

SP-BS21

(180.68 mm x 320 mm)

SP-FS51-LRSP-BS21-LR

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IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any connections.

Correct wiring of your loudspeakers is essential for achieving the best sound quality. Be careful to ensure

proper polarity of connection. We recommend a minimum of 18 gauge for runs up to 25 feet, and thicker for

longer runs.

Most loudspeaker cable is coded to ease this task. Typically the ribbed or striped side is connected to the

positive (red) terminal. Make sure that the ampliﬁer positive (red) terminal is connected to the loudspeaker

positive (red) terminal. Strip off ½” of insulation from the ends of the cable, twist the bare strands and insert

into the binding posts. Take care that no stray strands of wire short across between the terminals.

 Strip the cover and twist the strands

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 The red terminal is the positive (+), and the black

terminal is the negative (–). Make sure that the receiver positive

(red) terminal is connected to the speaker positive (red) terminal.

ENGLISH

Fil allant vers la borne

positive du récepteur

Fil allant vers la borne

négative du récepteur

Négative

Positive

Wire going to positive

terminal of receiver

Wire going to negative

terminal of receiver

Negative

Positive

Alambre que va al terminal

positivo del receptor

Alambre que va al terminal

negativo del receptor

Negativo

Positivo

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Correct placement is important for maximizing the sound

quality of your loudspeaker system. Take time to experiment

with positioning according to the guidelines below.

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For best results the tweeter should be positioned near

ear level and the loudspeakers separated a distance

approximately equal to the listening distance. Angling the

loudspeakers inward towards the listener will improve the

image stability for non-central listeners. Close proximity

to a side or rear wall will enhance the bass performance,

although too close (particularly a corner location) and the

bass may be unnaturally high and image performance

may be degraded. Best results will be obtained when

the loudspeaker is placed approximately 2 feet from the

wall. If a corner location is unavoidable, try to position the

loudspeaker so that the distance to the rear wall is not

equal to the distance to the side wall.

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Included in the SP-FS51-LR carton are (2) bases and (8)

screws. Attach the base to the bottom of each speaker

using (4) screws, as illustrated. (Screwdriver is not included.)

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Included in the SP-C21 carton are (2) feet for the SP-C21

to rest on. Place the feet at the desired location of the

speaker. They can be spaced a variety of widths apart

for installation ﬂexibility. Once the SP-C21 is placed on

the feet, tilt the speaker to the desired angle, depending

on the location of the speaker in relation to the desired

listening position.

NOTE: Do not use adhesive or screws to attach the feet

to the speaker. Doing this will damage the cabinet and

void the warranty.

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The loudspeaker may be positioned above or below the TV. For best results align the front of the loud-

speaker with the front of the TV. Due to the well-controlled vertical directivity, it is not normally necessary to

vertically aim the loudspeaker towards the listener. If, however, the loudspeaker is placed under the TV and

very close to the ﬂoor, then tilting upwards may be beneﬁcial.

Follow the instruction for your receiver and set the center channel to NORMAL in Pro logic modes, or

SMALL in Dolby and DTS modes. This will ensure that any bass signals encoded in the center channel

are redirected to the front speakers or sub-woofer where they will be optimally reproduced. If you have a

choice, set the crossover frequency to 100Hz.

It is recommended to use a sound level meter to setup the center channel level from the receiver. Adjust

the receiver center volume until the center channel sound level is equal to that from the front left and right

loudspeakers. In the absence of a meter, initially set the level of each channel to be identical. All models in

the range have sufﬁciently close sensitivities such that this is a good starting point. Now play a wide selec-

tion of movies and listen carefully to the clarity of dialog, particularly in the presence of other effects such

as explosions. Adjust the level until the dialog is clearly but naturally presented.

For best results the loudspeakers should be positioned at or above ear level.

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• Do not install this speaker system near a stove or other heating appliance, or put it in a place exposed to

the sun. Such locations may cause the cabinet to change color and the speaker system to break down.

• Remember that the SP-FS51-LR, SP-BS21-LR, and SP-C21 are quite heavy, so it is dangerous to install

them in high places such as on walls or pillars or in other unstable locations unless suitably secured in

place.

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The SP-C21 is magnetically shielded. However, if the speaker system is installed too close to the screen of

a television set, color distortion may occur.

If this happens, turn off the power switch of the television set, and turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the

problem persists, place the speaker system away from the television set.

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• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.

• When the cabinet is very dirty, clean with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted ﬁve or six

times with water, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or cleaners.

• Never use thinner, benzine, insecticide sprays and other chemicals on or near the cabinets, since these

will corrode the surfaces.

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ENGLISH

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Bass-reﬂex

Bookshelf Type

Bass-reﬂex

Center Channel Type

Bass-reﬂex

Floorstanding Type

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2-way 2-way 3-way

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65 Hz-20 kHz 55 Hz-20 kHz 45 Hz-20 kHz

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6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms

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84 dB 87 dB 87 dB

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80 W 130 W 130 W

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2 kHz 2.5 kHz 2.5 kHz

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– Yes –

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7-1/8" W

12-5/8" H

8-1/16" D

19-7/8" W

7-7/8" H

8-11/16" D

7-7/8" W

31-1/2" H

8-11/16" D

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8 lbs 6 oz 16 lbs 3 oz 22 lbs 4 oz

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4" 5-1/4" (x2) 5-1/4" (x2)

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– – 5-1/4"

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1" 1" 1"

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WARRANTY VALID ONLY IN COUNTRY OF PRODUCT PURCHASE

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Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. (PUSA), and Pioneer Electronics Of Canada, Inc. (POC), warrant that products distributed by PUSA in the U.S.A., and by POC

in Canada that fail to function properly under normal use due to a manufacturing defect when installed and operated according to the owner’s manual enclosed

with the unit will be repaired or replaced with a unit of comparable value, at the option of PUSA or POC, without charge to you for parts or actual repair work.

Parts supplied under this warranty may be new or rebuilt at the option of PUSA or POC.

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the warranty period. The warranty period for retail customers who rent the product commences upon the date product is rst put into use (a) during the rental

period or (b) retail sale, whichever occurs rst.

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PUSA and POC have appointed a number of Authorized Service Companies throughout the U.S.A. and Canada should your product require service. To receive

warranty service you need to present your sales receipt or, if rented, your rental contract showing place and date of original owner’s transaction. If shipping

the unit you will need to package it carefully and send it, transportation prepaid by a traceable, insured method, to an Authorized Service Company. Package

the product using adequate padding material to prevent damage in transit. The original container is ideal for this purpose. Include your name, address and

telephone number where you can be reached during business hours.

On all complaints and concerns in the U.S.A. call Customer Support at 1-800-421-1404, or, in Canada, call Customer Satisfaction at 1-877-283-5901.

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For hook-up and operation of your unit or to locate an

Authorized Service Company, please call or write:

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PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA), INC.

P.O. BOX 1760, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90801

1-800-421-1404 • http://www.pioneerelectronics.com

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For additional information on this warranty,

please call or write:

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PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

300 ALLSTATE PARKWAY, MARKHAM, ON L3R 0P2

(905) 479-4411 • 1-877-283-5901 • http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca

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 - Following our response to any initial request to Customer Support, should a dispute arise between you and Pioneer, Pioneer makes available

its Complaint Resolution Program to resolve the dispute. The Complaint Resolution Program is available to you without charge. You are required to use the

Complaint Resolution Program before you exercise any rights under, or seek any remedies, created by Title I of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade

Commission Improvement Act, 15 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. To use the Complaint Resolution Program call 1-800-421-1404 and explain to the customer service

representative the problem you are experiencing, steps you have taken to have the product repaired during the warranty period and the name of the authorized

Distributor/Dealer from whom the Pioneer product was purchased. After the complaint has been explained to the representative, a resolution number will be

issued. Within 40 days of receiving your complaint, Pioneer will investigate the dispute and will either: (1) respond to your complaint in writing informing you what

action Pioneer will take, and in what time period, to resolve the dispute; or (2) respond to your complaint in writing informing you why it will not take any action.

- Call the Customer Satisfaction Manager at (905) 946-7446 to discuss your complaint and to obtain a prompt resolution.

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RECORD THE PLACE AND DATE OF PURCHASE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Model No. ____________________________________________ Serial No. ________________________________________ Purchase Date _______________________

Purchased From _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

KEEP THIS INFORMATION AND YOUR SALES RECEIPT IN A SAFE PLACE