Notice PIONEER S-31BLR

« ce loud volumes of sound (the amplifier’s harmonic distortion will be increased, and you may damage the speaker). Caution: installation •Switch off and unplug your AV equipment and consult the instructions when connecting up components. Make sure you use the correct connecting cables. Caution: in use •Do not place the speaker on an unstable surface. It could present a hazard if it falls, as well as damaging the equipment. •Do not use the speaker to output distorted sound for long periods of times. This can result in a fire hazard. •Do not sit or stand on the speaker, or let children play on the speaker. •Do not put large or heavy objects on top of the speaker. Cleaning the speaker cabinet With normal use, wiping with a dry cloth should be sufficient to keep the cabinet clean. If necessary, clean with a cloth dipped in a neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and wrung out well. Do not use furniture wax or cleansers. Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit since these will corrode the surfaces. What’s in the box Speaker cable (7 m) x 2 Safety metal x 2 Screw (for safety metal) x 2 Non-skid pads x 2 set Warranty card Operating instructions (this document) For U.S. model For European model WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm. D36-P4_A_EnWash hands after handling 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.K058_A_En S-31B_En.fm 2 ??? 2009?7?29? ??? ??4?2?3 En English How to install Choosing where to place the speaker systems •Sounds played through speaker systems are easily affected in subtle ways by the conditions in the listening space. •For best sound, choose a solid floor upon which to place the speakers, and position the speakers as shown below. The level of low sounds can be adjusted by moving the speakers closer to or further from the wall. Adjust the speakers so that they are equidistant from their respective side walls to assure balanced sound. •Place the left and right speakers equal distances from your listening position for good stereo sound. Use speaker cords of the same length for each speaker. •So far as possible, place the front left and front right speakers on the same plane as the TV screen. •To achieve optimum surround sound, you should place the TV between the left and right speakers, with the speakers pointing at a 50 to 60 degree angle toward the listening position. •If the room has a lot of reverberation, we reco... »