Pioneer CT-L77 - Manual (Page 10)

2 Installing and Connecting Up
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Placing the satellite speakers
The speakers come with stands that can be used if you plan to put the speakers on a
shelf or table. It’s possible to attach the stands so that the speakers stand upright (as
shown in the illustration on the facing page, for example), or on their side — as
shown in the diagram left. Attach a stand to each speaker using the supplied screws
(two per stand). Next, fix two of the supplied non-slip pads to the underside of each
speaker (it makes no difference which way up the speakers are when they are placed
horizontally).
As an alternative to placing your speakers on a shelf or table, you may want to wall-
mount them. The rear panel of each speaker has two screw holes for this purpose —
use the single top one for vertical mounting, or both for horizontal mounting. Hang
the speakers from screws in the wall as you would a picture. Screws and other
mounting fixtures are not supplied. If you decide to wall-mount the speakers, make
sure that the wall is capable of supporting the weight of the speakers.
Choosing a listening position
Ideally, the satellite speakers should be at about ear-level when you’re listening to
them. Putting the speakers on the floor, or mounting them very high on a wall is not
recommended. For the best stereo effect, place the speakers 2–3 meters apart, and
choose as your listening position a point within the shaded triangle below.
Placing the subwoofer
Placement of the subwoofer is not as critical as the satellite speakers because bass
sounds are much less directional than middle and treble sounds. However, bear the
following points in mind when choosing a suitable location:
❖ The subwoofer’s speakers are at the rear of the unit. Place the subwoofer at
least 5cm away from a wall for best results.
❖ As with other audio components, don’t place the subwoofer near heaters,
radiators or other appliances that generate heat.
❖ Although you have some freedom in placement, experiment with different
subwoofer locations—some will sound better than others from your usual
listening position.
Note: Before placing the subwoofer, attach the four supplied non-slip pads to the
underside of the unit. Avoid touching the actual speaker cones of the subwoofer unit
when installing or moving it.
Note
Screws for wall mounting are
not supplied. Use screws
suitable for the type of ma-
terial and strength of the wall
or surface.
Mount the speakers only on
a vertical wall or surface.
Pioneer bears no responsi-
bility for accidents resulting
from faulty assembly or in-
stallation, insufficient
mounting strength of walls
or other building fixtures,
misuse, or natural disasters.
Stand attached for
horizontal placement
Screw holes for
wall mounting
Listening
area
2–3 meters
Non-slip pads
For S-L8 speakers: for correct
balance, make sure that the
speaker stands are fixed to the
upper two screw holes when plac-
ing horizontally.