Pioneer Elite Sp-ebs73 Audio Bookshelf Speakers User Manual

Pioneer Elite SP-EBS73 Audio Bookshelf Speakers

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 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.

BEFORE USE – IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Thank you for buying this Pioneer® Elite® product.
• To assure maximum performance from your new subwoofer, please read through this operating guide before you install or use it. After you have finished reading this operating guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
• This subwoofer is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• When connecting or disconnecting cables, be sure the subwoofer is unplugged from the wall outlet.
• Do not use excessive volume if using a graphic equalizer to adjust the subwoofer’s frequency response
• When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 25 cm at the top, 15 cm at the rear, and 10 cm at each side).
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Unplug the subwoofer during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

CONNECTING YOUR SPEAKERS

IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned OFF before making any connections. Correct wiring of your speakers 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 speaker’s cable is coded to ease this task. Typically the ribbed or striped side, or the side with the connector marked in red or white, is connected to the positive (red) terminal. Make sure that the amplifier positive (red) terminal is connected to the loudspeaker positive (red) terminal, and that the amplifier negative (black) terminal is connected to the loudspeaker negative (black) terminal. If the wires you’re using are not already terminated with banana plugs, spade lugs, etc., 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. Connect the cable from the front left or right channel, or the rear left or right surround channel, to the bottom set of binding posts on the speaker.If you are using the height channel drivers in the SP-EFS73 floor standing speaker or SP-EBS73-LR bookshelf speaker for Dolby Atmos® or another surround sound technology with height channels, connect the cables for the corresponding height channel (left front height channel of the receiver or amp to the left front speaker’s height channel input, right rear height channel of the receiver or amp to the right rear speaker, etc.) as seen to the right.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE GRILLES

With both the SP-EFS73 floor standing speaker and the SP-EBS73-LR bookshelf speaker, the grilles covering the front drivers and the height drivers may be removed if desired, as seen below. To remove either or both grilles, pull gently on the grille near one of its mounting points. You don’t need to pull the grille all the way out of its grommet at first. Work your way around the grille, gently working it loosely around each mounting point. Once the grille is completely loosened, you can remove it. To reattach it, align the pegs on the grille with the holes in the speaker and press in slowly around the mounting points until the grill is pushed in all the way.

INSTALLING THE BASE AND SPIKES FOR THE SP-EFS73 FLOOR-STANDING SPEAKER

Included in the SP-EFS73 carton are (1) base, (4) screws, (4) spikes and (4) nuts. First, carefully lay the speaker on its side supported by a cushion, and attach the base to the bottom of the speaker using (4) screws, as shown below left. (Screwdriver is not included.) The included spikes will help stabilize the SP-EFS73 if the speaker is placed on thick carpet. However, we do not recommend using the spikes if you have wood, tile, stone or linoleum floors, because the spikes may damage the floor. To install the spikes, thread one nut onto each spike so the nut is about halfway down on the spike. Now thread one spike into each of the threaded holes in the base, with the spikes pointing upward as shown above on right. (They’ll be pointing down when you turn the speaker back over.) Adjust the height of the spikes so that all four spikes firmly contact the flooring underneath the carpet, and use the nuts to lock down the height adjustments.

PLACEMENT AND FINE-TUNING

Correct placement of your speakers is the most important thing you can do to get the best possible sound quality from them. Take time to experiment with positioning according to the guidelines below. Whether the speakers are used in the front or rear surround channels, the tweeter (which is in the center of the midrange driver on the front of the speaker) 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 seated in the center 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 notequal to the distance to the side wall.

SETTING UP FOR DOLBY ATMOS®

While your new Pioneer® Elite® speakers will work in any stereo or home theater system, we designed them especially for use in Dolby Atmos surround sound systems. Atmos is an “immersive audio” technology developed by Dolby® to add new realism to movie and music sound. It adds additional channels to the audio system to create a more enveloping effect. In commercial cinemas, Dolby Atmos systems use height speakers mounted on the ceiling. Now with Dolby Atmos for the home, there exists a choice of mounting speakers in the ceiling, or integrating into the top panels of the speakers. These top-mounted driver arrays incorporated into the SP-EFS73 and SP-EBS73-LR, bounce sound off your ceiling to create dramatic surround-sound effects. You can use the top-mounted arrays in the front left/right channels only, or for best effect, in the front left/right and rear surround left/right channels.

GUIDELINES FOR BEST ATMOS SETUP

In order to use the Dolby Atmos-enabled capability of these speakers the listening room ceiling should have a horizontal flat hard surface (for audio reflection) and a height of 8′ to 14′. If your room does not meet these requirements standard ceiling or in-ceiling speakers are required. For the best possible audio experience, Pioneer recommends removing the grilles. Please visit www.pioneerelectronics.com/elitespeakers for more details. The most important part of the Atmos speaker setup is making sure that the top-mounted height driver arrays are positioned at your seated ear height or higher, but lower than half the height of the room, as seen below. If you are using the SP-EBS73-LR bookshelf speaker, you can easily optimize the position of the height channel drivers by choosing a stand of the appropriate height. Once your SP-EFS73 or SP-EBS73-LR speakers have been attached to a Dolby Atmos® enabled receiver, follow the included instructions to ensure the most optimal setting for you to enjoy your Dolby Atmos encoded content.

BASS MANAGEMENT SETTINGS

If you are using an A/V receiver or surround sound processor with your speakers, you will need to set the bass management appropriately, particularly with the SP-EBS73-LR bookshelf speaker. The SP-EFS73 floorstanding speaker should be set to LARGE in the receiver’s menu, and the SP-EBS73 should be set to SMALL. This setting will ensure that no deep bass signals get into the SP-EBS73-LR. If your receiver or processor lets you set the crossover frequency for the SP-EBS73-LR, we recommend 80 Hz. We have also included a foam plug for the SP-EFS73 floor standing speakers. This foam plug will allow you to tailor the bass response to your particular environment.

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

• 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-EFS73 and SP-EBS73-LR 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. Pioneer will not be responsible for any accidents or damage that may result from improper installation.

CABINET MAINTENANCE

• 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 with six parts water to one part cleanser, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or cleaners.
• Never use paint thinner, benzine, insecticide sprays, and other chemicals on or near the cabinets, since these will corrode the surfaces.

SPECIFICATIONS

Complies with California Code of Regulations (CCR) 93120.2(a) Phase 2. Specifications and designs are subject to modification without notice. PIONEER, ELITE, the Pioneer, Elite, and A. JONES logo are registered trademarks of Pioneer Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

LIMITED WARRANTY

WARRANTY VALID ONLY IN COUNTRY OF PRODUCT PURCHASE WARRANTY 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. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE ORIGINAL OR ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER OF THIS PIONEER PRODUCT DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD PROVIDED THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED PIONEER DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER IN THE U.S.A. OR CANADA. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A SALES RECEIPT OR OTHER VALID PROOF OF PURCHASE SHOWING THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE OR, IF RENTED, YOUR RENTAL CONTRACT SHOWING THE PLACE AND DATE OF THE FIRST RENTAL. IN THE EVENT SERVICE IS REQUIRED, THE PRODUCT MUST BE DELIVERED WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, AND TRANSPORTATION PREPAID, ONLY FROM WITHIN THE COUNTRY OF PURCHASE AS EXPLAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT. PUSA OR POC, AS APPROPRIATE, WILL PAY TO RETURN THE REPAIRED OR REPLACEMENT PRODUCT TO YOU WITHIN THE COUNTRY OF PURCHASE. PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD Parts Labor Home Audio and Video. 2 Year 2 Year Microphones, Headphones, Phono Cartridges and Styluses 90 Days 90 Days Shorter limited warranty periods apply to some models. Please refer to the limited warranty document enclosed with the product for a definitive statement of the warranty period. The warranty period for retail customers who rent the product commences upon the date product is first put into use (a) during the rental period or (b) retail sale, whichever occurs first. WHAT IS NOT COVERED IF THIS PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD STRICTLY AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS”. PIONEER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL AND/OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. PIONEER DOES NOT WARRANT ANY PRODUCT LISTED ABOVE WHEN IT IS USED IN A TRADE OR BUSINESS OR IN ANY INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL APPLICATION. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO POWER IN EXCESS OF ITS PUBLISHED POWER RATING. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER TELEVISION OR DISPLAY SCREENS DAMAGED BY STATIC, NON-MOVING, IMAGES APPLIED FOR LENGTHY PERIODS (BURN-IN). THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE CABINET OR ANY APPEARANCE ITEM, USER-ATTACHED ANTENNA, ANY DAMAGE TO RECORDS OR RECORDING TAPES OR DISCS, ANY DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ALTERATIONS, MODIFICATIONS NOT AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY PIONEER, ACCIDENT, MISUSE OR ABUSE, DAMAGE DUE TO LIGHTNING OR TO POWER SURGES, SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE FROM LEAKING, DAMAGE FROM INOPERATIVE BATTERIES, OR THE USE OF BATTERIES NOT CONFORMING TO THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE COST OF PARTS OR LABOR WHICH WOULD BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED WITHOUT CHARGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY OBTAINED FROM ANY SOURCE OTHER THAN A PIONEER AUTHORIZED SERVICE COMPANY OR OTHER DESIGNATED LOCATION. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DEFECTS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR LABOR OR FROM IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. ALTERED, DEFACED, OR REMOVED SERIAL NUMBERS VOID THIS ENTIRE WARRANTY NO OTHER WARRANTIES IN THE U.S.A. – PIONEER LIMITS ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. IN CANADA – EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THERE ARE NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR CONDITIONS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. TO OBTAIN SERVICE 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. DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN THE U.S.A. – 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;
2. respond to your complaint in writing informing you why it will not take any action.

IN CANADA – Call the Customer Satisfaction Manager at (905) 946-7446 to discuss your complaint and to obtain a prompt resolution. 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 LIMITED WARRANTY PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. PIONEER ELECTRONICS DU CANADA, INC. IN THE U.S.A. For hook-up and operation of your unit or to locate an Authorized Service Company, please call or write: SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA), INC. 1925 E. Dominguez Street, Long Beach, California 90810 1-800-421-1404 http://www.pioneerelectronics.com IN CANADA For additional information on this warranty, please call or write CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GROUP PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 340 Ferrier Street, Unit 2, Markham, Ontario L2R 2Z5 Canada (905) 479-4411 • 1-877-283-5901 • http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca Dear Customer, The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands. Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level – a level that lets the sound come through clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Sound can be deceiving. Over time, your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound, so what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:

• Set your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion.
• Once you have established a comfortable sound level, set the dial and leave it there.

BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.
• Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

PIONEER ELECTRONICS [USA] INC. 1925 E. Dominguez Street, Long Beach, California 90810 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 340 Ferrier Street, Unit 2, Markham, Ontario L2R 2Z5 Canada PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF MEXICO S.A. De C.V. Blvd. Manuel Avila Camacho 138 Piso 10 Col. Lomas de Chapultepec 11000 Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo Mexico, D.F. Published by Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Copyright © 2014 Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. All rights reserved

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