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S-W40S
Operating Instructions
Mode d´emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
Istruzioni per l´uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bruksanvisning
Manual de instrucciones
Manual de instruções
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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.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power
plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that
shown in the explanatory drawings. However, the
method of connecting and operating the unit is the
same.
WARNING: THE APPARATUS IS NOT WATERPROOFS, TO
PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPA-
RATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND DO NOT PUT ANY WATER
SOURCE NEAR THIS APPARATUS, SUCH AS VASE, FLOWER POT,
COSMETICS CONTAINER AND MEDICINE BOTTLE ETC.
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WARNING: BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. THE VOLTAGE
OF THE AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY DIFFERS ACCORDING TO COUN-
TRY OR REGION. BE SURE THAT THE POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE OF
THE AREA WHERE THIS UNIT WILL BE USED MEETS THE REQUIRED
VOLTAGE (E.G., 230V OR 120V) WRITTEN ON THE REAR PANEL.
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FEATURES
7 50 W power that serves video software playback such
as Dolby* Digital with a wide dynamic range.
7 An input that connects to the SUBWOOFER PREOUT
terminal
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
ACCESSORY ITEMS
RCA plug cord x 1
BEFORE USE
7 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
7 Please read this operating guide through before using
your speaker system so you will know how to optimize
performance. After you have finished reading the
operating guide, store it in a safe place for future
reference.
7 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 pin-plugs, be
sure amplifier power is OFF.
7 Do not touch the speaker cone's reverberating
surfaces as they may be damaged by external force.
This Subwoofer is magnetically shielded.
However,depending on the installation location,color
distortion may occur if the speaker system is installed
extremely close to the screen off a television set.
If this happenscase,turn of the power switch of the
television set OFF,and turn it on after 15 to 30
minutes.If the problem persists,place the speaker
system away from the television set.
CABINET MAINTENANCE
7 Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and
dirt.
7 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.
7 Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays and
other chemicals on or near the cabinets, since these
will corrode the surfaces.
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INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
INSTALLATION
The subwoofer plays back the bass in monaural, making
use of the fact that the human ear loses the sense of
direction of low-pitched 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 Left speaker
2 Right speaker
3 Recommended installation range for the subwoofer
4 Listening position
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MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL
SURFACES
÷ Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust
and dirt.
÷ When the surfaces are very dirty, wipe with a soft
cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or
six times with water, and wrung out well, and then
wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture
wax or cleaners.
÷ Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays and
other chemicals on or near this unit, since these
will corrode the surfaces.
÷ 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
÷ Please install this unit away from the antenna cable of
the tuner, as noise can be caused with installation
close to the antenna cable. In such a case, use this
unit at a position away from the antenna and the
antenna cable, or when playback of extra bass is not
required, switch off the power for this unit.
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IN COMBINATION WITH SPEAKERS
÷ 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-
W40S is especially effective.
RESPONCE
(dB)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Satellite speakers + Subwoofer
Satellite speaker
Dolby* Digital
Dolby Digital is the name of the Dolby Surround multi-
channel digital system that was developed from Dolby
Surround, as a continuation of Dolby Pro Logic Surround.
Dolby Digital is also referred to as a 5.1 channel system.
This is because it has 5 channels in the 20Hz 20kHz
frequency range (front left and right, center, and rear left
and right) and an independent channel for the subwoofer.
The subwoofer channel is also referred to as LFE (Low
Frequency Effect).
The LFE channel is used according to individual tastes to
enhance the bass effect.
CONNECTIONS
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.
This connection is for a stereo amplifier or receiver equipped with a SUBWOOFER PREOUT terminal. Connect to the
LINE LEVEL INPUT terminal on this unit, using the specially provided RCA plug cord.
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MAX
LEVEL
LINE LEVEL
INPUT
SUB WOOFER
PREOUT
LINE LEVEL
INPUT
Subwoofer (Rear Panel)
Stereo amplifier or Receiver
Supplied RCA plug cord
NOTE:
When connected to the PREOUT terminal for surround center channel on the stereo amplifier or receiver, the bass is heard only on the
center channel, so it will be insufficient.
The frequency characteristics of the S-W40S combined
with satellite speakers are shown below. As shown in
these figures, the low frequency range is improved.
÷ These special characteristics are obtained in an
echoless chamber. The effect of an additional
subwoofer in an ordinary listening room is better than
the chart indicates when positioned adequately.
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