Pioneer S-81-K: How to install

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Using the spikes

This speaker system is supported by three points (the front two

How to install

legs, and the back spike located between the back two legs).

Tip-prevention legs

Choosing where to place the speaker systems

• Sounds played through speaker systems are easily affected in

Back

subtle ways by the conditions in the listening space.

English

• For best sound, choose a solid floor upon which to place the

speakers, and position the speakers as shown below. The level

Spikes

of low sounds can be adjusted by moving the speakers closer

Cabinet base

to or further from the wall. Adjust the speakers so that they are

equidistant from their respective side walls to assure balanced

sound.

Front

1 Set the spike bases in the positions where the points of

the three spikes will strike when the speaker is set down.

50 cm

20 cm

(19

11

/

(7

7

16

in.)

/

8

in.)

2 Set the speaker on the spike bases and check to confirm

the speaker does not rock.

50 to 60

• Always use the spike bases as shown, with the indented

surface facing up to receive the spike point.

• 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

If you do not use the spike bases when placing the

pointing at a 50 to 60 degree angle toward the listening

speakers, the spikes may cause damage to the floor. If

position.

you plan on using the spikes we highly recommend to

• If the room has a lot of reverberation, we recommend hanging

use the spike bases.

heavy fabric on the walls, and/or putting a carpet on the floor

to damp the sound. For best results, cover walls completely.

Mounting the Fall-Prevention Fastener

• Using the included screw, tightly secure the metal catch to the

backside of the speaker.

• Pioneer assumes no liability whatsoever for damages

resulting from assembly, improper mounting, insufficient

reinforcement, misuse of the product, acts of nature, etc.

S-81-QL only

• Pass a commercially-available reinforced string through the

• The cabinet uses sliced veneer made of natural wood. Do not

metal catch to securely support the speaker to the wall. Be

place the speaker where it will be in direct sunlight, and avoid

sure that the wall to which you fasten the speaker is strong

positioning it near heaters and air conditioners. Doing so may

enough to support the weight of the speaker. After fastening

cause warping and discoloration of the speaker cabinet and

the speaker, make sure that it does not fall over.

damage to the speaker.

• The speaker can incur damage in the event of a fall.

• 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.

Metal catch

Reinforced strings

Backside of speaker

• Pass two reinforced strings through the metal catch, and

fasten the speaker to the wall as shown above.

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