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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.

Contents

Before you start

What’s in the box

About the EX series

Technology behind the S-4EX

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CST

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Ceramic Graphite Diaphragm

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Magnesium Alloy Diaphragm

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Bass Drivers

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Bass Enclosure Construction

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Crossover Networks

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Collaboration with Air Studios

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Installation and Placement

How to install

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Installing the spikes

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When not using the spikes

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Choosing Where To Place The Speaker Systems

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Connections

Connecting to an amplifier

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Connecting the cables

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Single-Wire Connections

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Bi-Wire Connections

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Bi-Amplification Connections

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Other Information

Attaching/Removing the Grille Cover

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Cleaning the speaker cabinet

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Specifications

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For U.S. model

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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit 

you’ve just purchased is only the start of your 
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how 
you can maximize the fun and excitement your 
equipment  offers. This manufacturer and the 
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer 
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of 
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that 
lets the sound come through loud and clear 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.

To establish a safe level: 

•  Start your volume control at a low setting.
•  Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it 

comfortably and   clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound 
level:

•  Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent 

hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we 
want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime 

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will 

provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since 
hearing damage from loud noise is often 
undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer 
and the Electronic Industries Association’s 
Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid 
prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of 
sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel
Level Example

  30 

Quiet library, soft whispers

 40  Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
  50 

Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

  60 

Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine

  70 

Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant

 80  Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock 
 

 

at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS  
UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

 90  Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
  100  Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
  120  Rock band concert in front of speakers, 
thunderclap
  140  Gunshot blast, jet plane
  180  Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation. 

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Summary of Contents for S-4EX

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Page 2: ...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 To establish a safe level Start your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distort...

Page 3: ...er 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 Do not place magnetic objects such as screwdrivers or iron parts near the tweeter or midrange Since the speakers use strong magnets the objects may be attracted causing injury or damagi...

Page 4: ...ed during the development of the S 1EX that is used in its diaphragm Pioneer s exclusive LDMC magnetic circuit technology has been incorporated in order to preserve linearity from low to high output levels and minimize distortion Bass Enclosure Construction The unique form of the S 4EX is based upon logical necessity In order to synchronize the arrival time of sound from the CST and the bass drive...

Page 5: ...to match the number of spikes used 4 Rotate the spikes to adjust their height then rotate the spike nuts counterclockwise to fix the spikes at the adjusted height 5 Set the speaker on the spike bases and adjust to be sure the speaker is level and does not rock 6 When mounting the spikes in three locations only a Rotate the auxiliary feet to adjust their height Adjust the height so that about 1 mm ...

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