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S-<strong>3EX</strong>_EN.book 1 ページ 2007年4月23日 月曜日 午後5時12分<br />
S-<strong>3EX</strong><br />
(ou http://www.pioneer.eu).<br />
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Istruzioni di utilizzo / Handleiding /<br />
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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<br />
properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.<br />
Contents<br />
Before you start<br />
What’s in the box<br />
About the EX series<br />
Technology behind the S-<strong>3EX</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
CST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
Ceramic Graphite Diaphragm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
Magnesium Alloy Diaphragm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
Bass Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5<br />
Bass Enclosure Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5<br />
Crossover Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5<br />
Collaboration with Air Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5<br />
Installation and Placement<br />
How to install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
Mounting the Fall-Prevention Fastener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
Choosing Where To Place The Speaker Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
Connections<br />
Connecting to an amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8<br />
Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8<br />
Single-Wire Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9<br />
Bi-Wire Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9<br />
Bi-Amplification Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10<br />
Other Information<br />
Attaching/Removing the Grille Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />
Cleaning the speaker cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used<br />
electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.<br />
Private households in the member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to<br />
designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).<br />
For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.<br />
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential<br />
negative effects on the environment and human health. K058_A_En
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Before you start<br />
• The nominal impedance of this speaker system is 6 Ω.<br />
Connect the speaker system to an amplifier with a load<br />
impedance ranging from 4 Ω to 16 Ω (a model with “4 Ω to 16<br />
Ω” displayed on the speaker output terminals).<br />
In order to prevent damage to the speaker system resulting<br />
from input overload, please observe the following precautions:<br />
Do not supply power to the speaker system in excess of the<br />
maximum permissible input.<br />
When using a graphic equalizer to emphasize loud sounds in<br />
the high-frequency range, do not use excessive amplifier<br />
volume.<br />
Do not try to force a low-powered amplifier to produce loud<br />
volumes of sound (the amplifier’s harmonic distortion will be<br />
increased, and you may damage the speaker).<br />
Caution: installation<br />
When placing this unit, ensure that it is firmly secured and<br />
avoid areas where it may be likely to fall and cause injury in the<br />
event of a natural disaster (such as an earthquake).<br />
Do not attach these speakers to the wall or ceiling. They may<br />
fall off and cause injury.<br />
Do not install your speakers overhead on the ceiling or wall. If<br />
improperly attached, the speaker grille can fall and cause<br />
damage or personal injury.<br />
Switch off and unplug your AV equipment and consult the<br />
instructions when connecting up components. Make sure you<br />
use the correct connecting cables.<br />
Caution: in use<br />
Do not place the speaker on an unstable surface. It could<br />
present a hazard if it falls, as well as damaging the equipment.<br />
Do not use the speaker to output distorted sound for long<br />
periods of times. This can result in a fire hazard.<br />
Do not sit or stand on the speaker, or let children play on the<br />
speaker.<br />
Do not put large or heavy objects on top of the speaker.<br />
Do not place magnetic objects such as screwdrivers or iron<br />
parts near the tweeter or midrange. Since the speakers use<br />
strong magnets, the objects may be attracted, causing injury<br />
or damaging the diaphragm.<br />
CAUTION<br />
These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE<br />
voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when<br />
connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables,<br />
disconnect the power cord before touching any<br />
uninsulated parts. D3-4-2-2-3_A_En<br />
What’s in the box<br />
Spike bases x3<br />
Mounting pads 3 types, 2 each<br />
Metal catch x1<br />
Screw (for metal catch) x1<br />
Grille x1<br />
Operating instructions<br />
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About the EX series<br />
The EX series, incorporating the abundant technological know-how behind Pioneer's flagship TAD speaker series, was developed<br />
with the goal of creating the ultimate speaker possible in its price range.<br />
The design and production of the EX series result from an international effort that represents the finest in Pioneer's speaker technology.<br />
Technology behind the S-<strong>3EX</strong><br />
CST<br />
The core driver of the system is the Coherent Source Transducer<br />
(CST), which draws on the technology used in TAD. The tweeter<br />
diaphragm is mounted concentrically within the apex of the<br />
midrange cone and provides a point source of sound from 400 Hz<br />
to 100 kHz. The CST ensures a perfect spectral balance between<br />
the direct and reflected sounds that arrive at the listener's ears,<br />
providing a more consistent sound throughout the listening room<br />
and improved imaging capability.<br />
Ceramic Graphite Diaphragm<br />
The CST's tweeter features a ceramic graphite diaphragm that<br />
provides top-level strength and dampening characteristics that<br />
are practically unrivaled by any other available materials currently<br />
used in high-end audio speaker systems. Ceramic graphite's<br />
lightness and exceptional strength combine to create speakers<br />
whose diaphragm resonance can be pushed far beyond their<br />
audible range.<br />
Velocity (m/s)<br />
18 000<br />
16 000<br />
14 000<br />
12 000<br />
10 000<br />
8 000<br />
6 000<br />
4 000<br />
2 000<br />
0<br />
0.005 0.015<br />
Inner Loss<br />
0.025<br />
Magnesium Alloy Diaphragm<br />
The CST's midrange features a magnesium alloy diaphragm<br />
whose characteristic lightness and high inner loss provide<br />
excellent transience and minimal coloration of midrange sounds.
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Bass Drivers<br />
The bass driver pictured below serves as the foundation of the S-<br />
<strong>3EX</strong> speaker system. The driver's strength is the result of the<br />
Aramid/Carbon composite material, originally created during the<br />
development of the S-1EX, that is used in its diaphragm. Pioneer's<br />
exclusive LDMC magnetic circuit technology has been<br />
incorporated in order to preserve linearity from low to high output<br />
levels and minimize distortion.<br />
Bass Enclosure Construction<br />
The unique form of the S-<strong>3EX</strong> is based upon logical necessity. In<br />
order to synchronize the arrival time of sound from the CST and<br />
the two bass drivers, each driver is mounted upon a baffle that<br />
serves to create a highly delicate curve known as the "precision<br />
curve" (see illustration below). Made of up to 100 mm thick MDF<br />
(Medium Density Fiberboard), this baffle is, moreover, strong<br />
enough to contain the force of the drivers. Additionally, the bass<br />
port has been carved out of an extremely thick block of MDF,<br />
resulting in the reduction of wind noise for clear, deep bass.<br />
precision curve<br />
3 m<br />
1 m<br />
Crossover Networks<br />
The crossover networks use only the finest components. Air cored<br />
coils, noninductive resistors, and film capacitors in the signal path<br />
are all carefully chosen and optimized for the CST driver to provide<br />
the greatest transparency to the signal. The bass drivers use<br />
silicon steel plate core inductors that minimize distortion and loss<br />
during energy transfer. All components are connected directly to<br />
their respective wiring materials, instead of a printed circuitboard,<br />
allowing for minimal loss and maximum performance.<br />
Collaboration with Air Studios<br />
Since its establishment by George Martin in 1969, London,<br />
England's Air Studios has earned unequivocal respect from<br />
scores of artists who recognize it as the world's premier recording<br />
studio. The Air Studios seal that was awarded to the S-<strong>3EX</strong><br />
indicates that these speakers are capable of producing the highquality<br />
sound demanded by the world's top-class sound creators.<br />
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