Pioneer S-LX70-LR: Installing the speakers

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Installing the speakers

This speaker system cannot be placed directly on the surface of 

floors or shelves. Always attach to a wall using the supplied 

brackets, or use speaker stand CP-LX70 (floor stand) (sold 

separately) or CP-LX70TS (tabletop stand) (sold separately) when 

placing on the surface of floors or shelves.

• This speaker system is magnetically shielded. However, 

depending on the installation location, color distortion may 

occur if the speaker system is installed extremely close to the 

screen of a television set.  If this happens, turn 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.

Mounting on walls

Once decided on the location of installation (such as the wall space 

to the left and right of the TV), attach the speakers following the next 

procedures.

Two types of brackets (for speakers) are supplied. When using 

alongside with a Pioneer plasma television, use the L-type brackets. 

When attaching flush against the wall, use the S-type brackets.

The left and right wall brackets are shaped differently. Be sure to 

install the correct bracket on each side.

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Connect speaker cables.

• Speaker cables are not included with this speaker system.

This speaker does not include speaker cables used for connecting 

to an amplifier. Take the following factors into consideration when 

choosing speaker cables so that you can get the most from your 

speaker system:

• Use heavy-gauge speaker cable if possible, and keep the cables 

to the minimum necessary length.

• If the length of cable required for left and right speakers differs, 

use cables of the same length, matched to the longer distance.

• Cables have differing characteristics. Keep this in mind when 

using any cable.

• Connections at speaker and amplifier terminals should be 

made as tight and secure as possible to help reduce contact 

resistance.

When mounting the speakers onto walls using the brackets, 

connect the speaker cables before attaching speakers onto the 

brackets.

• If the cables’ wires happen to be pushed out of the terminals, 

allowing the wires to come into contact with each other, it 

places an excessive additional load on the amp. This may cause 

the amp to stop functioning, and may even damage the amp.

• After connecting the plugs, pull lightly on the cables to make 

sure that the ends of the cables are securely connected to the 

terminals. Poor connections can create noise and interruptions 

in the sound.

• When using a set of speakers connected to an amplifier, you 

won’t be able to obtain the normal stereo effect if the polarity 

(

+

 , 

–

) of one of the speakers (left or right) is reversed.

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Paste the supplied wall mounting template on the area of 

installation.

• The left and right wall mounting templates are shaped 

differently.

Attach the template level to the ground using an adhesive such as 

tape. Make sure the template is straight to avoid mounting the 

speaker crookedly. Pasting the template too close to the TV may 

cause the TV to get in the way of the speaker when installing. Make 

sure the template and TV do not overlap.

• Make sure that the wall you intend to mount the speakers on 

is strong enough to support them.

• Remember that the speaker system is heavy. Improper 

installation of the speakers could cause them to fall and 

cause damage or injuries to persons nearby.

• Mounting screws are not supplied. Use screws suitable for 

the wall material and support the weight of the speaker. 

If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the walls, 

consult a professional for advice.

Bracket (for wall/Left)

Bracket (for wall/Right)

Template (Left)

Template (Right)

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Temporarily attach the bracket (for wall) to the specified 

location on the template.

Align the bracket (for wall) to the specified location on the template, 

and temporarily attach with a screw (6 mm diameter screw 

recommended) at location [A].

Adjust the attachment position of the bracket so that it is aligned 

with the template.

• The following illustration is an example of attaching the right 

bracket (for wall).

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Attach the bracket (for wall).

Attach bracket with screws (6 mm diameter screws recommended) 

at the 4 locations [B] (recommended). Firmly tighten the screw [A] 

that was used to temporarily attach the bracket to the wall as well. 

To avoid speaker from wobbling or falling off, firmly attach bracket 

at multiple locations.

• Afterwards, remove the template by tearing along the 

perforations.

• The following illustration is an example of attaching the bracket 

with screws at five locations: Screw location [A] and the 4 

corners of screw location [B] (recommended).

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Attach the bracket (for speaker) onto speaker.

Attach the bracket on with supplied screws (long) at the 4 screw 

holes.

The brackets have a direction in which it should be attached. Attach 

correctly using the following illustration as a reference.

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Attach speaker onto bracket (for wall).

• The following illustration does not show the speaker attached to 

the bracket (for speakers) for description purposes.

•

Mounting the left speaker

Place the bottom right edge of the bracket (attached on the 

speaker) on top of the guide of the left bracket (for wall) from a 

diagonal angle (

).

Bring left side of both brackets together so that they become 

horizontal to each other (

).

Move slightly to the right and slide down until stops, while aligning 

the right protruding section to the groove of the left bracket (for 

wall) (

).

•

Mounting the right speaker

Place the bottom left edge of the bracket (attached on the speaker) 

on top of the guide of the right bracket (for wall) from a diagonal 

angle (

).

Bring right side of both brackets together so that they become 

horizontal to each other (

).

Move slightly to the left and slide down until stops, while aligning 

the left protruding section to the groove of the right bracket (for 

wall) (

).

[A]

[B]

[B]

Top

Back of speaker

Bottom

Guide

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2

3

Guide

1

2

3

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Secure brackets together with screws.

Secure the brackets together by using the supplied screws (short) 

at the screw holes located on the top of the left and right side of the 

brackets.

If you cannot secure both sides (due to such cases as lack of space 

to use a screwdriver), make sure that one side is secured with a 

screw.

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Secure speaker to wall with a cord.

Screw two picture hooks or similar into the wall behind the speaker. 

Pass a thick cord (not provided) around the hooks and through the 

metal catch so that the speaker is stabilized (make sure to test that 

it supports the weight of the speaker). 

• Do not attach the metal catch directly to the wall. It should only 

be used in conjunction with reinforced string to prevent the 

speaker from falling.

Using separately sold stands

This speaker system can be placed on the floor by using speaker 

stand CP-LX70 (floor stand). They can also be placed on shelves by 

using speaker stand CP-LX70TS (tabletop stand).

For further information on attachment, refer to the instruction 

manual of CP-LX70 or CP-LX70TS.

Metal catch

Sufficiently thick

cord (not provided)

When using CP-LX70

When using CP-LX70TS

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