Pioneer DCS-353 - Manual (Page 2)

Check that you have all the speaker accessories.
• Speaker cords x 6
Front left (White) Front right (Red) Center (Green) Surround left (Blue) Surround right (Grey) Subwoofer (Purple)
• Front speakers x 2 • Center speaker x 1 • Surround speakers x 2
• Subwoofer x 1
• Non-skid pads
(large) x 4
• Non-skid pads
(small) x 20
• Screws x 2
• Speaker stands x 2
3 Connect the speaker system.
Refer to the Setting up your DVD/CD Receiver (the other part of this setup guide) to
connect the speakers properly. Place them as shown in the diagram above for optimal
surround sound.
This setup is ideal when rear surround
speaker placement isn’t possible or
you want to avoid running long
speaker cables in your listening area.
Front surround
3-spot setup
Front left
Surround
left
Listening position
Center
Subwoofer
Front right
Surround
right
4 Turn the speakers as shown, following the guide marks for optimal
Front Surround.
Turn each surround speaker so that the guide markers on the stand base are lined up
horizontally in the direction the listening position (see below). This is only necessary
when you are using the Front Surround mode (MODE ON). See the operating
instructions for more on using Front Surround.
Caution
• Please don't attach the
surround speakers to the wall for
the Front surround 3-spot setup.
Attach the surround speakers to
the speaker stands.
For each speaker, line up the spurs on the
stand with the holes on the back of the
speaker and insert, then secure the speaker
to the stand with the screw provided.
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This is a standard multichannel
surround sound speaker setup for
optimal 5.1 channel home theater
sound.
Standard surround 5-spot setup
Subwoofer
Front left
Surround
left
Listening position
Center
Front right
Surround
right
Speaker Setup Guide
2 Connect the speaker system.
Refer to the Setting up your DVD/CD Receiver (the other part of this setup guide) to
connect the speakers properly. Place them as shown in the diagram above for optimal
surround sound.
3 Make sure the Front Surround mode is switched off.
See the operating instructions for more on using Front Surround.
Subwoofer
Center speaker
Front and surround speakers
1 Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of each of the front,
surround and center speakers. The four large non-skid pads are
for the subwoofer (as shown).
Use the supplied adhesive to attach 4 pads to the base (flat surface) of each speaker.
Speaker stand Subwoofer
Front speakers
Center speaker 1 Attach the smaller
non-skid pads to the
base of the front
and center speakers
and to the speaker
stands. The four
large non-skid pads
are for the
subwoofer.
Use the supplied adhesive
to attach 4 pads to the
base (flat surface) of each
speaker or stand.
Caution
Before mounting (see above), keep in mind the following points:
• Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that its
weight could cause the screws to work loose, or the wall
material to fail to support it, resulting in the speaker falling.
Make sure that the wall you intend to mount the speakers on is
strong enough to support them. Do not mount on plywood or
soft surface walls.
• Mounting screws are not supplied. Use screws suitable for the
wall material and support the weight of the speaker.
• If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the walls,
consult a professional for advice.
• Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or damage that
result from improper installation.
All the speakers (except the subwoofer, which should be placed
on the ground) have mounting holes, and depending on the
speaker setup you choose, you can wall-mount the front, center
and (5-spot setup only) surround speakers.
Wall mounting the speakers
5 mm – 7 mm
5 mm
10 mm
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