XV-HTD7 - Home Theater System PIONEER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL XV-HTD7 PIONEER

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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WARNING: THE APPARATUS IS NOT WATERPROOF, TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND DO NOT PUT ANY WATER SOURCE NEAR THIS APPARATUS, SUCH AS VASE, FLOWER POT, COSMETICS CONTAINER AND MEDICINE BOTTLE ETC. H001A_En

WARNING: NO NAKED FLAME SOURCES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLE, SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. IF NAKED FLAME SOURCES ACCIDENTALLY FALL DOWN, FIRE SPREAD OVER THE APPARATUS THEN MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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VENTILATION:

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 15 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each side).

WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, to prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also do not put the apparatus on the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric having a thick pile. H040 En

10 cm or more 15 cm or more 10

REAR: 10 cm or more

CAUTION

This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.

Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

The following caution label appears on your unit.

Location: rear of the unit

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

on the bonnet of the unit:

CAUTION : VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. VORSICHT : SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALING, WENNABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAH, AUSSETZFINI ADVARSEL : SYNLOG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING UNDGÄ UOSFETTESE FOR STRALING. VARNING : SYNLOG OG OSYNLIG LASERSTRALING NAR DENNA DEL AR ÖPTINAD BETRAKTA EU STRÅLEN VAROI : AVATTAFSSA AL TISTUT NÄKYVÄ JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASFRSATEN, Y.L.F. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTESEN CUIDADO : RADIACIÓN LASER VISIBLE E INVISIBLE AL ESTAR ABIERTO. EVATAR EXPOSICIÓN AL RAYO. VRW1922

CAUTION: These speaker

terminals can be under HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. When you connect or disconnect the speaker cables, to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not touch uninsulated parts before disconnecting the power cord. H047 En

10 cm or more

WARNING: BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. THE VOLTAGE OF THE AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY DIFFERS ACCORDING TO COUNTRY OR REGION. BE SURE THAT THE POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE OF THE AREA WHERE THIS UNIT WILL BE USED MEETS THE REQUIRED VOLTAGE (E.G., 230V OR 120V) WRITTEN ON THE REAR PANEL.

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Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5^ - +35^ (+41^ - +95^) ; less than 85%RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install in the following locations

- Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light

- Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly ventilated location

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH

Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127 V and 220 V only. Never use this model with the 110 V setting in Saudi Arabia.

The line voltage selector switch is located on the rear panel. Check that it is set properly before plugging the power cord into the outlet. If the voltage is not properly set or if you move to an area where the voltage requirements differ, adjust the selector switch as follows:

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord from its outlet before making this adjustment.
• Use a medium-sized (flat blade) screwdriver. Insert the tip of the screwdriver into the groove of the selector switch and turn it so that the power voltage marking of your area is selected.

For Australian and New Zealand models only

CAUTION 220 - 230 V

Power source voltage is factory adjusted 220 - 230 volts. If your area is different, change the voltage selector's settings.

For Australian and New Zealand models:

CAUTION 240 V

Power source voltage is factory adjusted 240 volts. If your area is different, change the voltage selector's settings.

CAUTION: THE STANDBY/ON BUTTON IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. therefore install the unit suitable places easy to disconnect the MAINS plug in case of the accident. The MAINS plug of unit should be unplugged from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time.

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The following does not apply to the Asian and Oceanic models:

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. H010_En

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment. H011_En

CAUTION

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. H013_En

For Australian and New Zealand models:

ENERGY STAR® and the ENERGY STAR certification mark are registered US marks.

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Energy-saving design

This system is designed to use 0.73 W of electricity when power is switched to Standby.

This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period. K041_En

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This product includes FontAvenue® fonts licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference.

01 Before you start

Features.... 8

What's in the box 9

Putting the batteries in the remote control 9

Using the remote control 10

Disc / content format playback compatibility 10

General disc compatibility ..... 10

CD-R/RW compatibility 11

DVD-R/RW compatibility ..... 11

PC-created disc compatibility ..... 11

About WMA.... 11

Compressed audio compatibility ..... 12

JPEG file compatibility 13

02 Connecting up

Connecting the speakers 14

Placing the speakers 15

Wall-mounting the center and surround speaker system 16

Connecting to your TV 17

Connecting using the S-video output ... 17

Connecting using the component video output 18

Listening to TV audio through this system.... 18

Connecting the supplied antennas..... 19

Assembling the loop antenna 19

AM loop antenna 19

FM wire antenna 20

Connecting the power 20

03 Controls and displays

Front panel.... 21

Display.... 22

Remote control 24

04 Getting started

Switching on and setting up .....27

Setting the clock....28

Using the Room Setup .....28

Using the on-screen displays.....29

Playing discs....30

Basic playback controls .....31

Resume and Last Memory ....32

Changing discs ....33

DVD-Video disc menus .....34

Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus .....35

Singing karaoke....35

Listening to the radio....36

Improving poor FM reception .....36

Memorizing stations .....37

Listening to station presets....37

Listening to other sources....37

05 Home theater sound

Auto listening mode 38

Listening in surround sound .....38

Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings .....39

Listening in stereo .....39

Listening with headphones .....39

Using the Advanced Surround effects . . . 40

Adjusting the Advanced Surround effect level 40

Enhancing dialogue .....41

Listening with a virtual surround back speaker 41

Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes....41

Adjusting the bass and treble .....42

Boosting the bass level .....42

Muting the sound .....42

06 Playing audio and video discs

Introduction 43

Playing only CDs, MP3 and WMA discs (CD mode) 43

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc. 43

Scanning discs 45

Playing in slow motion 45

Frame advance/frame reverse 45

Looping a section of a disc.... 46

Using repeat play 46

Using random play.... 47

Creating and editing a DVD program list 48

Creating and editing a non-DVD program list 50

Other functions available from the program menu.... 51

Searching a disc 52

Switching DVD audio language ..... 52

Switching subtitles.... 53

Switching audio channel when playing a Video CD/Super VCD.... 53

Zooming the screen 53

Switching camera angles. 54

Displaying disc information 54

Front panel display information ..... 55

07 Viewing JPEG discs

Playing a JPEG slideshow 56

Using the JPEG Disc Navigator and Photo Browser 56

Zooming the screen 57

08 Using the timer

Setting the wake-up timer 59

Turning the wake-up timer on/off ..... 60

Setting the sleep timer.... 60

09 Surround sound setup

Setting up surround sound 62

System Setup menu options 62

Setting the channel levels 63

10 Video Adjust menu

Video Adjust .65

Creating your own presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

11 Initial Settings menu

Using the Initial Settings menu .....67

Video Output settings 67

TV Screen 67

Component Out 68

S-Video Out....69

Language settings....69

Audio Language .....69

Subtitle Language....69

DVD Menu Language .....70

Subtitle Display....70

Display settings....70

OSD Language 70

On Screen Display 70

Angle Indicator....71

Options 71

Parental Lock 71

PhotoViewer 73

12 Additional information

Switching off the demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Setting the TV System .....74

Watching NTSC on a PAL TV (MOD. PAL)....74

Child Lock 75

Changing the clock format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Changing the frequency step.....75

Resetting the system 75

Using and taking care of discs .....76

Titles, chapters and tracks .....76

DVD Video regions .....76

Handling discs ....76

Storing discs....77

Discs to avoid .....77

Proper installation and maintenance of this system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Hints on installation .....77

Cleaning the pickup lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Problems with condensation.....78

Moving the system unit. 78

Power cable caution ....78

Connecting external antennas....78

Connecting auxiliary components ..... 79

Reducing the TV and line signal levels.. 80

Recording mode 80

Troubleshooting.... 81

General 81

DVD/CD/Video CD player.... 82

WMA/MP3/JPEG discs 83

Tuner 83

Error Messages 84

Screen sizes and disc formats ..... 85

Widescreen TV users 85

Standard TV users 85

Selecting languages using the language

code list 85

Language code list.... 86

Country code list 86

Glossary 87

Specifications 89

Chapter 1

Before you start

Features

24-bit/96kHz compatible DAC

This system is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering better-than-CD sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail.

Super VCD compatible

This player supports the IEC's Super VCD standard. Compared to the Video CD standard, Super VCD offers superior picture quality, and allows two stereo soundtracks to be recorded. Super VCD also supports the widescreen size.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II ^*1 and DTS ^*2

Built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders let you enjoy true discrete multichannel home theater sound with Dolby Digital and DTS encoded DVD discs.

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding adds excitement to two-channel source material with surround sound playback.

PureCinema progressive scan

When connected to a progressive scan-compatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs, you can enjoy extremely stable, flicker free images, with the same frame refresh rate as the original movie.

Picture zoom

While a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD is playing, you can zoom in on any part of the picture at up to 4x magnification for a closer look. See Zooming the screen on page 53.

MP3 and WMA compatibility

This system is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 or WMA audio tracks. See also Compressed audio compatibility on page 12.

Graphical on-screen displays

Setting up and using your DVD home theater system is made very easy using the graphical on-screen displays.

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

What's in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the main system box when you open it.

• Remote control
  • AA/R6P dry cell batteries (x2)
  • Video cable (yellow plugs)
• AM loop antenna
• FM wire antenna
  • Power cable (Central and South American model x2)
  • Power plug adapter (Central and South American model, PX model and Duty-free model within Japan only)
• Warranty card (Australian and New Zealand model only)
  • These Operating instructions

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the speaker box when you open it.

- Speaker cables (x6)

• Non-skid pads for speakers (1 sheet)

Putting the batteries in the remote control

1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control.

3D rendering of a remote control device with a curved arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

2 Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the battery compartment following the indications (⊕, ⊖) inside the compartment.

Illustration of a remote control with a battery and cable inserted (no text or symbols)

3 Close the cover.

3D rendering of a remote control with a lever and indicator lights (no text or symbols)

Note

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:

• Don't mix new and old batteries together.
• Don't use different kinds of battery together—although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment.
• Remove batteries from equipment that isn't going to be used for a month or more.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area.

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Using the remote control

Keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the system unit.
- The remote has a range of about 7 m at an angle of less than 30^ .
- Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the system unit's remote sensor.
- Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this system.
- Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote.

Disc / content format playback compatibility

General disc compatibility

This system was designed and engineered to be compatible with software bearing one or more of the following logos:

DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW

COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT DISC DIGITAL VIDEO COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO ReWritable

Audio CD CD-Rdeo CD
CD-RW

Super Video CD (Super VCD)

FUJICOLOR CD COMPATIBLE FUJICOLOR CD COMPATIBLE

Fujicolor CD

• KODAK Picture CD
  • Ltd. is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co.

Other formats, including but not limited to the following, are not playable in this system:

DVD-Audio / SACD / DVD-RAM DVD-ROM / CD-ROM\*

* Except those that contain MP3, WMA or JPEG. See also Compressed audio compatibility and JPEG file compatibility below.

DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs (Audio CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs) recorded using a DVD recorder, CD recorder or personal computer may not be playable on this system. This may be caused by a number of possibilities, including but not limited to: the type of disc used; the type of recording; damage, dirt or condensation on either the disc or the player's pick-up lens. See below for notes about particular software and formats.

CD-R/RW compatibility

• This system will play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD/ Super VCD format, or as a CD-ROM containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files. However, any other content may cause the disc not to play, or create noise/ distortion in the output.
• This system cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.
• Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs recorded as CD Audio can be played, but the full Table of Contents (playing time, etc.) will not be displayed.

DVD-R/RW compatibility

• This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs recorded using the DVD-Video format that have been finalized using a DVD recorder.
• This unit will play DVD-RW discs recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format.
• DVD-RW shows in the display when a VR format DVD-RW disc is loading.
• When playing a VR format DVD-RW discs that was edited on a DVD recorder, the screen may go momentarily black at edited points and/or you may see scenes from immediately before the edited point.
• This system unit cannot record DVD-R/RW discs.

- Unfinalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played in this system.

PC-created disc compatibility

• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a "compatible format" as listed above, there will be cases in which the disc may not be playable in this machine due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information.
• Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information.

About WMA

Designed for Windows Media™

The Windows Media ^™ logo printed on the box indicates that this system can playback WMA data.

WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 8 (or less) or Windows Media Player for Windows XP.

Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Compressed audio compatibility

• This system unit will play CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs containing files saved in the MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) or Windows Media Audio (WMA) format with a sampling rate of 32, 44.1 or 48kHz (except 32kHz WMA files encoded at 20kbps and 44.1kHz WMA stereo source files encoded at 32kbps). Incompatible files will not play and the message Can't play this format will be displayed (NO PLAY in the front panel display).
• Fixed bit-rate files are recommended. Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 files are playable, but playing time may not be shown correctly.
• This system is compatible with WMA data encoded using Windows Media Player version 8 (or less) or Windows Media Player for Windows XP.
• This system is not compatible with lossless-encoding or variable bit-rate (VBR) WMA files.
• WMA files encoded with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy protection will not play and the message Can't play this format will be displayed (NO PLAY in the front panel display).
• The CD-ROM used to compile your MP3, WMA must be ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this system.

• Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your files. The disc must be finalized (i.e. the session must be closed) in order to play in this system unit. This system is not compatible with multi-session discs. Only the first session of a multi-session disc will be recognized.

• This system only plays tracks that are named with the file extension .mp3, .MP3, .wma, or .WMA.

• When naming MP3 and WMA files, add the corresponding file name extension (.mp3 or .wma). Files are played according to the file extension. To prevent noise and malfunctions, do not use these extensions for other kinds of files.
• This system can recognize up to 999 files (WMA/MP3) and up to 499 folders. If a disc exceeds these limits, only files and folders up to these limits will be playable. Files and folders are read/displayed in alphabetical order. Note that if the file structure is very complex, you may not be able to read/play all the files on the disc.
• Folder and track names (excluding the file extension) are displayed.
• There are many different recording bit-rates available to encode MP3 files. This system unit was designed to be compatible with all of them. Audio encoded at 128Kbps should sound close to regular CD Audio quality. This system will play lower bit-rate files, but please note that the sound quality becomes noticeably worse at lower bit-rates.

JPEG file compatibility

• Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.1* still image files up to 8 mega-pixels are supported (maximum vertical and horizontal resolution is 5120 pixels). (*File format used by digital still cameras)
• The CD-ROM used to compile your JPEG files must be ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this system.
• This system can recognize up to 999 files (JPEG) and up to 499 folders. If a disc exceeds these limits, only files and folders up to these limits will be playable. Files and folders are read/displayed in alphabetical order. Note that if the file structure is very complex, you may not be able to read/play all the files on the disc.
• Folder and file names (excluding the file extension) are displayed.
• This system only displays files that are named with the file extension .jpg or .JPG.

Chapter 2

Connecting up

Important

- Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all the components are switched off and unplugged from the power supply.

Connecting the speakers

graph TD
    A["Surround right"] --> B["Gray"]
    C["Surround left"] --> D["Blue"]
    E["Front right"] --> F["Red"]
    G["Subwoofer"] --> H["Purple"]
    I["Center"] --> J["Green"]
    K["Front left"] --> L["White"]
    M["S-VIDEO OUT"] --> N["S-VIDEO OUT"]
    O["Speaker R L"] --> P["R L"]
    Q["Subwoofer Center R L"] --> R["R L"]
    S["Speaker R L"] --> T["R L"]
    U["Subwoofer"] --> V["R L"]
    W["Speaker R L"] --> X["R L"]
    Y["Speaker R L"] --> Z["R L"]

Connect each speaker using the color-coded speaker cable. Match them to the colored labels above the speaker terminals.

Caution

• These speaker terminals can be under HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. When you connect or disconnect the speaker cables, to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not touch uninsulated parts before disconnecting the power cord. (H047 En)
- Do not connect any of the supplied speakers to any other amplifier. This may result in malfunction or fire. This system has been designed for best performance when connected to the supplied speakers. We do not, therefore, recommend that you connect and use other speakers with this system.

1 Twist and pull off the protective shields on each wire.

Simple line drawing of a hand holding a coiled spring with an arrow indicating motion (no text or symbols)

2 Connect to the speaker terminals on the rear of the system unit.

Match the colored wire with the color-coded label (above the tabs), then insert the colored wire into the red (+) tab and the other wire with the black (−) tab.

Diagram showing two connected devices with labeled arrows indicating rotation or signal flow, plus and minus signs for polarity.

3 Connect to the speaker terminals on the rear of the speakers in the same way.

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Note

- Remove the supplied non-skid pads from the paper, and stick four onto the base of each satellite speaker. Actual speakers supplied may differ from those shown.

Placing the speakers

Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.

- The illustration below shows typical speaker placement for a surround sound system.

Front left XV-HTD7 Sub- woofer Front right Center Surround left Surround right

• The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about ear-level when you're listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended.

• For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2–3 m apart, at equal distance from the TV.

• If possible, install the surround speakers slightly above ear level.
  • Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.

Caution

• If you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it by suitable means to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.
  • Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

Note

• The front, center and surround speakers supplied with this system are magnetically shielded. However, placing them extremely close to a television may result in color distortion on the screen. If this happens, move the speakers a little further away and switch off the television for 15–30 minutes.
• The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and so should not be placed near a TV or monitor.

Wall-mounting the center and surround speaker system

Before mounting

• Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that its weight could cause the wood 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 that are suitable for the wall material and that will support the weight of the speaker.

Wood screw Protrusion: 5-7mm 5 mm 10 mm 5 mm

Note

• 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.

Connecting to your TV

This system has three different kinds of video output that you can use to connect up your TV. Check the available inputs on your TV to see which you can use.

Important

- Do not connect a VCR between this system and your TV as DVD playback will be affected.

- Use the supplied video cable to connect the VIDEO OUT jack to a video input on your TV.

VIDEO INPUT TV Pr Pe Y VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT PEY SEAKERS FRONT R V

Note

- Placing the system unit too close to your TV may cause interference, especially if you're using an indoor antenna. If you notice interference, move the system unit away from the TV.

Connecting using the S-video output

If your TV has an S-video input, you can use this instead of the standard video output for a better quality picture.

- Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO OUT to an S-video input on your TV.

Line up the small triangle below the jack with the same mark on the plug before plugging in.

S-VIDEO INPUT TV P0 P0 Y VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Speakers FRONT R L

Note

- The S-video output is switchable between S1 and S2 formats for compatibility with all TVs. See S-Video Out on page 69 for more on this.

Connecting using the component video output

If your TV has component video inputs, you can use these instead of the standard video output to connect this system to your TV. This should give you the best quality picture from the three types of video output available.

- Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to a set of component inputs on your TV.

COMPONENT INPUT TV Pa Po Y VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT SPEAKERS FRONT R U

Note

- The component video output is switchable between interlaced and progressive formats. See Component Out on page 68 for more on this.

Listening to TV audio through this system

You can connect the audio output of your TV to this system so that broadcast TV sound is played through this system.

- Connect a stereo audio cable (not supplied) from the audio outputs of your TV to the TV IN jacks on this system.

AUDIO OUTPUT TV AUDIO COAVING LINE 1 OUTININ L R LINE 2 TV ANTENUR FM URBALL TSH AN LOOP ANTENNA

Note

- If you find that the TV audio is distorting when played through this system, you can set the input attenuator to reduce the input signal level. See Reducing the TV and line signal levels on page 80.

Connecting the supplied antennas

The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to AM and FM radio. If you find that reception quality is poor, an outdoor antenna should give you better sound quality—see Connecting external antennas on page 78 for more on how to do this.

FM wire antenna AM loop antenna ON 8 ACN AXIAL IN NE 2 OUT IN IN L L R R LINE 1 TV ANTENNA FM UNBAL TSM AM LOOP ANTERNA

Assembling the loop antenna

1 Bend the stand in the direction indicated.

Diagram of a mechanical component with a curved arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

2 Clip the loop onto the stand.

Diagram of a device with a curved arrow indicating rotation or movement, no text or symbols present

AM loop antenna

1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.
2 Press the antenna terminal tabs to open and insert one wire into each terminal.
3 Release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.
4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and point in the direction giving the best reception.

Avoid placing near computers, television sets or other electrical appliances and do not let it come into contact with metal objects.

Note

- It's also possible to fix the AM antenna to a wall using two screws (see illustration below). Before fixing, make sure that the reception is satisfactory.

Line drawing of a hand holding a tool inside a device (no text or symbols)

FM wire antenna

- Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75Ω terminal in the same way as the AM loop antenna.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up.

Note

- The signal ground ( ) is designed to reduce noise that occurs when an antenna is connected. It is not an electrical safety ground.

Connecting the power

Before connecting the power and switching on for the first time make sure that everything is connected properly.

FM UNBAL TS2 AM LOOP ANTenna ACIN VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120- 127V 220- 230V 240V Power outlet

1 Plug one end of the supplied power cable into the AC INLET.

2 Plug the other end into a household power outlet.

Note

• See Connecting auxiliary components on page 79 for details of other connections you can make with this system.

Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Front panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DVD 103 TUNER TV FM/AM-ST. L1/L2 P/18 STANDBYON DIRECT PLAYERS SKIP EXCHANGE 3 1 5 OPEN CLOSE VOLUME MC LEVEL NN/NC NC RW RICHES TURER CD NODE DISC 10.3.4.3 DOWN ON 22 21 20 19 17 16

1 ⏻ STANDBY/ON (page 27)

Press to switch the system on or into standby.

2 DVD/CD (page 30)

Press to switch to the DVD/CD function. Also starts/pauses/resumes playback.

3 TUNER FM/AM/ST. (page 36)

Press to switch to the tuner function, then between bands and station presets.

4 TV/L1/L2 (page 37)

Press to switch between the external sources, TV, LINE 1 (L1) and LINE 2 (L2).

5 |◀◀◀◀ and ▶▶▶▶

Press to skip tracks/chapters; press and hold to scan backwards/forwards.

- When in listening to the tuner, use to tune to stations or select presets.

6

Press to stop playback.

7 ▶/11

Press to start or resume playback. During playback, press to pause; press again to restart playback.

8 DIRECT PLAY buttons (page 31)

Press to start playback of any disc in the player.

9 DISC SKIP (page 30, 33)

• During playback, press to start playing the next disc in the player.
• If the disc tray is open while no disc is playing, the tray rotates one disc space.
• If the disc tray was opened using the EXCHANGE button, then pressing DISC SKIP rotates the disc tray two disc spaces.

10 EXCHANGE (page 33)

Press during playback to open the disc tray without stopping playback. Press again to close the disc tray.

11 ▲ OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.

12 Disc tray

13 VOLUME control

Use to adjust the volume.

14 DISC indicators

Shows which disc spaces are currently occupied.

15 Display

See Display on page 22 for detailed information.

16 CD MODE indicator (page 43)

Lights when the CD Mode is on. In this mode, the system only plays audio CDs and WMA/MP3 discs.

17 Remote sensor

18 Timer indicator (page 59)

Lights when the timer is set.

19 RW COMPATIBLE

This mark indicates compatibility with DVD-RW discs recorded on a DVD recorder in Video Recording (VR) mode.

20 Mic jack

21 MIC volume

22 PHONES jack

Headphone jack.

Display

graph LR
    A["1 2"] --> B["MIDNIGHT"]
    C["3"] --> D["QUIET"]
    E["4"] --> F["PGM RPT-1 RDM ATT REC MODE"]
    G["5"] --> H["PGM RPT-1 RDM ATT REC MODE"]
    I["6"] --> J["PGM RPT-1 RDM ATT REC MODE"]
    K["7"] --> L["PGM RPT-1 RDM ATT REC MODE"]
    M["8"] --> N["PGM RPT-1 RDM ATT REC MODE"]
    O["9"] --> P["PGM RPT-1 RDM ATT REC MODE"]
    Q["10"] --> R["PGM RPT-1 RDM ATT REC MODE"]
    S["11"] --> T["PGM RPT-1 RDM ATT REC MODE"]
    U["13"] --> V["PGM RPT-1 RDM ATT REC MODE"]
    W["4"] --> X["PGM RPT-1 RDM ATT REC MODE"]
    Y["15"] --> Z["PGM RPT-1 RDM ATT REC MODE"]
    AA["kHz MHz PROSVE"] --> AB["DIGITAL ADV.SURR."] --> AC["DIPRO LOGIC"]

1 Tuner indicators (page 36)

Lights when a broadcast is being received.

Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode.

Lights when FM mono reception is selected.

2

Lights when a disc is playing.

Lights when the Midnight mode is selected.

4 QUIET (page 41)

Lights when the Quiet mode is selected.

5

Lights to indicate random or repeat play of all discs loaded.

6 PGM (page 48)

Lights when a program list has been programmed.

7 RPT and RPT-1 (page 46)

RPT lights during repeat play. RPT-1 lights during repeat one-track play.

8 RDM (page 47)

Lights during random play.

9 ATT (page 80)

Lights when the input attenuator is active for the currently selected analog input.

10 REC MODE (page 80)

Lights when Rec Mode is on.

11 Timer indicators (page 59)

Lights when the timer is set

Lights when the sleep timer is active

12 PRO LOGIC II (page 38)

Lights during Dolby Pro Logic decoding.

13 ☐ DIGITAL (page 38)

Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital source.

14 Speaker indicators

These show which speakers are being used to output the current source. The illustrations below show some example displays.

5.1 channel surround sound

Stereo (2.1 channel) sound

3.1 channel sound with Dialogue enhancement on the center channel

5.1 channel surround sound with Virtual Surround Back mode active

(When headphones are connected, none of the speaker indicators are lit.)

15 PRGSVE (page 68)

Lights when progressive scan video output is selected.

16 ADV.SURR. (page 40)

Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening modes is selected.

17 DTS (page 38)

Lights during playback of a DTS source.

18 kHz / MHz

Indicates the unit of the frequency shown in the character display (kHz for AM, MHz for FM)

19 Character display

20 (page 54)

Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc

Remote control

STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE DVD/CD TUNER TV LINE L1/L2FMA DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM AUTO SURROUND ADVANCED ROOM SETUP BASS MODE IR.SB DIALOGUE MUTE VOLUME + SYSTEM SETUP TOP MENU HOME MENU ST- ENTER ST- SOUND MODE TUNE- RETURN QUIET MIDNIGHT FOLDER - FOLDER+ PROGRAM REPEAT RANDOM 1 2 3 CLEAR TEST TONE CH LEVEL TIMER ENTER 4 5 6 DISPLAY DIMMER 7 8 9 0 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 SHIFT DISC 4 DISC 5 CO MODE DISC SKIP 5.1ch DVD SURROUND Pioneer

Important

- Functions printed in green on the remote control are accessed using the SHIFT button. Press the function button you want while holding down SHIFT.

1 Ⓧ STANDBY/ON (page 27)

Press to switch the system on or into standby.

2 ▲ OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.

3 Function select buttons

Press to select the source you want to listen to (DVD/CD. TUNER, TV, LINE)

4 DVD buttons

AUDIO (page 52)

Press to select an audio channel or language.

SUBTITLE (page 53)

Press to display/change the subtitle display.

ANGLE (page 54)

Press to change camera angle during DVD multi-angle scene playback.

ZOOM (page 53)

Press to change the screen zoom level.

5 Surround sound mode buttons

AUTO (page 38)

Press to select the default decoding for the current source.

SURROUND (page 38)

Use to select a Surround mode.

ADVANCED (page 40)

Use to select an Advanced Surround mode.

6 ROOM SETUP (page 28)

Press to start Room Setup.

7 Sound enhancement buttons

BASS MODE (page 42)

Use to select a Bass Mode.

VIR. SB (page 41)

Press to switch the Virtual Surround Back speaker effect on/off.

DIALOGUE (page 41)

Use to select a Dialogue mode.

8 MUTE (page 42)

Press to mute all sound from the speakers and headphones (press again to cancel).

9 VOLUME

Use to adjust the volume.

• Press to display (or exit) the on-screen menu for Initial Settings, Play Mode functions, etc.
• Use with SHIFT for SYSTEM SETUP: Use to make various system and surround sound settings. (page 62)

11 DVD MENU / TOP MENU

• Press to display a DVD-Video disc menu, or the Disc Navigator if a VR mode DVD-RW, CD, Video CD/Super VCD, MP3, WMA or JPEG disc is loaded.
• Use with SHIFT for TOP MENU: Use to display the top menu of a DVD disc in the play position (this may be the same as pressing DVD MENU).

12 TUNE +/-, ST +/-, cursor control buttons and ENTER

• Use the TUNE +/- and ST +/- buttons when listening to the radio to tune into stations, or select preset stations.
• Use the cursor buttons (↑/↓/←/→) and enter to navigate on-screen displays and menus; ENTER selects an option or executes a command.

• Use to adjust the tone and effect level. (pages 39–42)
• Use with SHIFT for QUIET/MIDNIGHT: Use to select the Quiet and Midnight modes. (page 41)

14 RETURN

Press to return to a previous menu screen.

15 Playback controls

Press to start or resume playback.

Use for reverse slow motion playback, frame reverse and reverse scanning.

Use for forward slow motion playback, frame advance and forward scanning.

Press to jump to the beginning of the current chapter/track, then to previous chapters/tracks.

Press SHIFT + ◀◀◀ to jump to the beginning of the previous folder

Press to jump to the next chapter/track (or folder by pressing SHIFT + ▶▶▶).

Press to pause playback; press again to restart.

Press to stop playback.

16 Number buttons and SHIFT functions

Use the number buttons for selecting chapters/tracks from a disc directly; use with the SHIFT button to access the functions printed in green.

PROGRAM (SHIFT + 1) (page 48)

Use to program/play a program list.

REPEAT (SHIFT + 2) (page 46)

Use to select a repeat play mode.

RANDOM (SHIFT + 3) (page 47)

Use to select a random play mode.

TEST TONE (SHIFT + 4) (page 63)

Use to output the test tone (for speaker setup).

CH LEVEL (SHIFT + 5) (page 63)

Use to adjust the speaker level.

TIMER (SHIFT + 6) (page 59)

Press to display the clock and to access the timer menu.

DISPLAY (SHIFT + 8) (page 54)

Press to display/change disc information shown on-screen.

DIMMER (SHIFT + 9)

Press to switch between normal and dimmed front panel display.

CLEAR

Press to clear an entry.

ENTER

Press to select menu options, etc. (works exactly the same as the ENTER button in 12 above).

17 Disc selection buttons

DISC select buttons (page 30)

Use to select discs in the player.

DISC SKIP / CD MODE

• During playback, press to start playing the next disc in the player.
• If the disc tray is open while no disc is playing, the tray rotates one disc space.
• If the disc tray was opened using the EXCHANGE button (front panel only), then pressing DISC SKIP rotates the disc tray two disc spaces. (page 30, 33)
• Use with SHIFT for CD MODE: Use to switch CD Mode on/off. (page 43)

18 SHIFT

Use to access the functions/commands printed in green on the remote (press the button for the function you want while holding down SHIFT).

Chapter 4

Getting started

Switching on and setting up

After making sure everything is connected up properly, you're ready to switch on. The first thing to do is to tell the system what kind of TV you're using, standard or widescreen.

After that you can set up the surround sound for your room, and set the clock so that you can use the timer features.

STANDBY/ON ROOM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP ENTER TINER ENTER SHIFT Pioneer

1 Press ⏻ STANDBY/ON (on the remote or on the front panel) to switch the system on.

Also make sure that your TV is switched on and that the video input is set to this system. You should see the welcome screen displayed.

Welcome to Pioneer DVD! Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer DVD player. Before using, please take a little time to setup your DVD player Put the batteries into the remote control Next, press the ENTER button on the remote control and start the Let's Get Started Menu Next

2 Press ENTER to move on to the next screen.

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select either 'Wide screen' or 'Standard size screen' according to the kind of TV you have, then press ENTER.

See also Screen sizes and disc formats on page 85 if you're not sure which one to choose.

Let's Get Started Menu What kind of TV do you have? Use the ← → cursor buttons to choose, then press ENTER Wide screen (16:9) Standard size screen (4:3)

4 Press ENTER again to finish setting up.

Let's Get Started Menu Setup complete If you're finished setting up, choose [Complete], to start again choose [Back] Complete Back

- Use the → (cursor right) button to select BACK then press ENTER if you want to go back and change the setting you just made.

Tip

- You can also use the ▲ OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel or the function buttons (DVD/CD, TUNER, etc.) to switch the system on from standby.

FAQ

- The system switches on, but there is nothing displayed on my TV.

Make sure that the TV is set to the correct video input (not a TV channel). For example, if you connected this system to the VIDEO 1 input on your TV, switch your TV to VIDEO 1.

Setting the clock

Setting the clock allows you to use the timer features.

1 Press TIMER (SHIFT + 6).

- If you are adjusting the clock, rather then setting it for the first time, press TIMER (SHIFT + 6) again.

2 If CLOCK ADJ isn't already shown in the display, press ← or → (cursor left or right) until you see it.

3 Press ENTER.

4 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to set the hour.

5 Press ENTER.

6 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to set the minute.

7 Press ENTER to confirm.

The display flashes to indicate the clock is set.

Tip

- Press TIMER (SHIFT + 6) anytime to display the clock.

Note

- If you unplug the system from the wall outlet, or there is a power outage, you will need to set the clock again.

Using the Room Setup

Before using your DVD system to enjoy surround sound playback, we recommend you spend a few minutes using the Room Setup. This is a quick and easy way to get good surround sound for your room.

Depending on the distance of the surround speakers from your main listening position, choose between S (small), M (medium), or L (large) room, then depending on your seating position relative to the front and surround speakers, choose Fwd (forward), Mid, or Back.

1 If the system isn't already on, press ⏻ STANDBY/ON to switch it on.

2 Press ROOM SETUP.

- If you have previously set up the room type and seating position, the display will show the current room settings.

3 Press ENTER.

4 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to select a room type then press ENTER.

Choose one of the following depending on your room size:

• S – Smaller than average room
• M – Average room
• L – Larger than average room

5 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to select a seating position setting, then press ENTER.

Choose one of the following depending on where your main listening position is:

• Fwd – If you are nearer to the front speakers than the surround speakers
• Mid – If you are equal distance from the front and surround speakers
• Back – If you are nearer to the surround speakers than the front speakers

Note

• The Room Setup automatically sets up channel levels and channel delay. If you have already set the channel levels manually (see Setting the channel levels on page 63), you will see Room Set? in the display when you first press the ROOM SETUP button. If you continue, the previous settings will be overwritten.
• For more detailed surround sound setup, see Setting up surround sound on page 62.

Using the on-screen displays

For ease of use, this system makes extensive use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs). You should get used to the way these work as you'll need to use them when setting up the system, using some of the playback features, such as program play, and when making more advanced settings for audio and video.

All the screens are navigated in basically the same way, using the cursor buttons to change the highlighted item and pressing ENTER to select it.

HOME MENU ENTER RETURN ENTER

Button What it does
HOME MENU	Displays/exits the on-screen display
←↑↓→	Changes the highlighted menu item
ENTER	Selects the highlighted menu item (both ENTER buttons work in exactly the same way)
RETURN	Returns to the main menu without saving changes

Important

- Throughout this manual, 'Select' means use the cursor buttons to highlight an item on-screen, then press ENTER.

Tip

- The button guide at the bottom of every OSD screen shows you which buttons you'll need to use for that screen.

Playing discs

The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, Video CD/Super VCD and WMA/MP3 discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter.

STANDBY:ON OPENCLOSE DVD:CD VOLUME + ENTER ENTER Pioneer DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 ON/OFF ON/OFF

1 If the system isn't already on, press STANDBY/ON to switch on.

[Non-Text]

If you're playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD, also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input.

2 Press ▲ OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

3 Load a disc.

Load a disc with the label side facing up in the front-most disc space, using the disc tray guide to align the disc. (If you're loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it with the side you want to play face down.)

Illustration of a hand placing a circular object onto a mechanical component labeled 'Pioneer' (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

Disc number

If you want to load more discs, press DISC SKIP (remote or front panel) to rotate the disc tray. You can load up to five discs at once.

• Do not place discs in the two partially accessible disc spaces, as it easy to misalign them. Use only the front-most space.
• Do not load more than one disc in a space.
• Before loading or removing discs, always wait for the disc mechanism to come to a complete stop.
• Do not rotate the disc tray by hand. Always use the DISC SKIP button.
  • Sometimes, when the disc tray mechanism is moving, the controls are inoperative.

4 Press ▶ (remote) or ▶/Ⅱ (front panel) to start playback of the disc loaded in the front-most disc space.

Alternatively, use the DISC buttons on the remote, or the DIRECT PLAY buttons on the front panel to start playback of other discs.

If you're playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD, a menu may appear. See DVD-Video disc menus on page 34 and Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus on page 35 for how to navigate these.

If you're playing an WMA/MP3 or JPEG disc, it may take a few seconds before playback starts, depending on the complexity of the file structure on the disc.

If you loaded a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEGs, a slideshow will start. See Viewing JPEG discs on page 56 for more on playing these discs.

- See also PhotoViewer on page 73 if the disc contains both WMA/MP3 audio files and JPEG picture files.

5 Use the – VOLUME + button (or the front panel VOLUME knob) to adjust the volume.

Basic playback controls

The table below shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs. You can find other playback features in Playing audio and video discs on page 43.

ENTER Pioneer

Button What it does

Starts playback. DVD and Video CD: If the display showsResumeor Last Mem playback starts from the resume or last memory point (see also Resume and Last Memory below.)
■	Pauses a disc that's playing, or restarts a paused disc.
■	Stops playback. DVD and Video CD: The display showsResume. Press ■ (stop) again if you want to cancel the resume function. (See also Resume and Last Memory below.)

Button What it does

◀◀ Press to start fast reverse scanning. Press ▶ (play) to resume normal playback.
▶▶ Press to start fast forward scanning. Press ▶ (play) to resume normal playback.
◀◀ Skips to the start of the current track or chapter, then to previous tracks/chapters.
▶▶▶| Skips to the next track or chapter.

FOLDER +/- Skips to the next/previous folder when playing an WMA/MP3 disc.

Numbers • If the disc is stopped, playback starts from the selected title (for DVD) or track number (for CD/Video CD/Super VCD/WMA/MP3) after a few seconds (or after pressing ENTER).

- If the disc is playing, playback jumps to the start of the selected chapter (title for VR format DVD-RW discs) or track after a few seconds (or after pressing ENTER).

Note

- You may find with some DVD discs that some playback controls don't work in certain parts of the disc. This is not a malfunction.

Using the front panel controls

The ▲ OPEN/CLOSE and ■ (stop) buttons on the front panel work the same way as the remote control equivalents.

The front panel scan and skip buttons (I◀◀◀◀ and ▶▶▶▶▶) are combined. Press once for chapter/track skip, or press and hold for scanning.

Resume and Last Memory

When you stop playback of a DVD or Video CD disc, Resume is shown in the display indicating that you can resume playback again from that point.

If the disc tray is not opened, the next time you start playback the display shows Resume and playback resumes from the resume point.

For DVD discs only: If you change discs using the DISC SKIP, DISC or DIRECT PLAY

buttons, or take the disc out of the player, the play position is stored in memory. When you load the disc next time, the display shows

Last Mem and you can resume playback (this works for up to five discs).

If you want to clear the resume/last memory point, press ■ (stop) while Resume or Last Mem is displayed.

Note

• When a Video CD is loaded, the Resume point is lost if the system is switched off.
• For the Last Memory function to work, you must press ■ (stop) to stop playback before opening the disc tray or changing the disc.
• The Last Memory function doesn't work with VR format DVD-RW discs.

Changing discs

You can change any of the discs not in the play position using the EXCHANGE button on the front panel. Because the disc in the play position is unaffected, you can use this button to change discs even during playback.

1 Press EXCHANGE to open the disc tray.

- The EXCHANGE button only works when there is at least one disc loaded.

2 Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc.

Illustration of a hand using a tool to press a circular component into a fan base (no text or symbols)

Disc number

- If you want to load more discs, press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray two disc spaces.

- Before loading or removing discs, always wait for the disc mechanism to come to a complete stop.

- Load discs only in the two fully accessible disc spaces. Do not try and load discs into any of the other spaces; they may not load correctly and cause the system to malfunction.

- Do not rotate the disc tray by hand. Always use the DISC SKIP button.

- Do not obstruct the movement of the disc tray.

3 Press EXCHANGE or ▲ OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

- Always use the ▲ OPEN/CLOSE or EXCHANGE button to close the disc tray after exchanging discs. Never push the disc tray shut by force.

FAQ

• After I load a DVD disc, it ejects automatically after a few seconds!

Most likely, the disc is the wrong region for your system. The region number should be printed on the disc; check it against the region number of the system (which you can find on the rear panel). See also DVD Video regions on page 76.

If the region number is OK, it may be that the disc is damaged or dirty. Clean the disc and look for signs of damage. See also Using and taking care of discs on page 76.

• Why won't the disc I loaded play?

First check that you loaded the disc the right way up (label side up), and that it's clean and not damaged. See Using and taking care of discs on page 76 for information on cleaning discs.

If a disc loaded correctly won't play, it's probably an incompatible format or disc type, such as DVD-Audio or DVD-ROM. See Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 10 for more on disc compatibility.

• I have a widescreen TV so why are there black bars at the top and bottom of the screen when I play some discs?

Some movie formats are such that even when played on a widescreen TV, black bars are necessary at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction.

- I have a standard (4:3) TV and set the system to show widescreen DVDs in pan & scan format, so why do I still get black bars top and bottom with some discs?

Some discs override the display preferences of the system, so even if you have 4:3 (Pan & Scan) selected, those discs will still be shown in letterbox format. This is not a malfunction.

DVD-Video disc menus

Many DVD-Video discs contain menus from which you can select what you want to watch. They may give access to additional features, such as subtitle and audio language selection, or special features such as slideshows. See the disc packaging for details.

Sometimes DVD-Video menus are displayed automatically when you start playback; others only appear when you press DVD MENU or TOP MENU.

TOP MENU DVD MENU ENTER RETURN 1 2 3 4 5 6 ENTER 7 8 9 0 SHIFT Pioneer

Button What it does

TOP MENU (SHIFT + DVD MENU)	Displays the ‘top menu’ of a DVD disc—this varies with the disc.
DVD MENU	Displays a DVD disc menu—this varies with the disc and may be the same as the ‘top menu’.
←↑↓→	Moves the cursor around the screen.
ENTER	Selects the current menu option.
RETURN	Returns to the previously displayed menu screen.
Numbers	Highlights a numbered menu option (some discs only). Press ENTERto select.

Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus

Some Video CD/Super VCDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch. These are called PBC (Playback control) menus.

You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD without having to navigate the PBC menu by starting playback using a number button to select a track, rather than ▶ (play) (or▶/■ on the front panel).

ENTER RETURN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Pioneer

Button	What it does
RETURN	Displays the PBC menu.
Numbers	Selects a numbered menu option.
|◀◀	Displays the previous menu page (if there is one).
▶▶|	Displays the next menu page (if there is one).
ENTER	Press to select highlighted menu option.

Singing karaoke

Using the karaoke features you can plug in a micro-phone and mix the sound of your own voice with a backing track. The backing track can be anything you like, from a song on the radio, to a dedicated DVD karaoke disc that displays the lyrics on screen as the music plays. Tailor the mix by adjusting the microphone level relative to the backing track.

1 Set MIC LEVEL to minimum.

2 Plug in the microphone.

The mic jack is located on the front panel.

- If the microphone has an on/off switch, make sure it's on.

3 Load a karaoke backing disc.

You can also use the radio or a component connected to the auxiliary inputs as source material for a backing track.

4 To change the mix (CD or VCD only), press AUDIO.

Pressing repeatedly switches between these modes:

• STEREO – Use for backing tracks with no vocals.
• L CH – Left channel only. Use for tracks that have a vocal recorded in the right channel.
• R CH – Right channel only. Use for tracks that have a vocal recorded in the left channel.

5 Play the backing track.

6 Adjust the MIC LEVEL to get the sound you want.

If when you turn the MIC LEVEL up, you get a loud whistling from the speakers, move the microphone so that it points away from the speakers.

7 Sing!

Note: Depending on the microphone level, the sound of the disc may distort. If this happens, turn down the volume.

Diagram of a power supply device with labeled ports and an inset microphone showing internal components.

Listening to the radio

The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts, and lets you memorize your favorite stations so you don't have to manually tune in every time you want to listen.

STANDBY/ON STMAN TUNER SYSTEM SETUP TUNE+ ST- ENTER ST+ TUNE- ENTER SHIFT Pioneer

1 If the system isn't already on, press ⏻ STANDBY/ON to switch on.

2 Press TUNER to switch to the tuner, then press repeatedly to select the AM or FM band.

The display indicates the tuner band and the frequency.

- If you're using the front panel controls, the TUNER button switches between FM, AM and station presets (see page 37).

3 Tune to a frequency.

There are three tuning modes—manual, auto, and high-speed:

- Manual tuning: Press TUNE +/- repeatedly to change the displayed frequency.

- Auto tuning: Press and hold TUNE +/- until the frequency display starts to move, then release. The tuner will stop on the next station it finds. Repeat to search for other stations.

- High-speed tuning: Press and hold TUNE +/- until the frequency display starts to move rapidly. Keep the button held down until you reach the frequency you want. If necessary, fine tune the frequency using the manual tuning method.

Tip

- You can use the ◀◀◀◀◀ and ▶▶▶▶▶I buttons on the front panel instead of the TUNE +/- buttons.

Improving poor FM reception

If you're listening to an FM station in stereo but the reception is weak, you can improve the sound quality by switching to mono.

1 Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT + HOME MENU).
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose 'FM Mode?', then press ENTER.
3 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to select 'Mono' or 'Auto', then press ENTER.

Select Auto in step 3 to switch back to auto-stereo mode (the stereo indicator lights when receiving a stereo broadcast).

Memorizing stations

You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time.

1 Tune to an AM or FM radio station.

For the FM band, select mono or auto-stereo reception as necessary. This setting is saved along with the preset.

2 Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT + HOME MENU).

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose 'St. Memory?' then press ENTER.

4 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to select the station preset you want.

There are 30 preset locations; each can store one station preset.

5 Press ENTER to save the station preset.

Note

- If the system is unplugged from the power supply completely, saved stations will remain for several days, after which you'll have to save them again.

Listening to station presets

1 Make sure the TUNER function is selected.
2 Use the ST +/- buttons to select a station preset.

- If you are using the front panel controls, press TUNER FM/AM/ST. until you're in station preset mode, then use the ◀◀◀◀◀ and ▶▶▶▶▶1 buttons to select a station preset.

Listening to other sources

You can connect up to three external sources (TV, satellite receiver, etc.) to this system, including one digital source. See also Listening to TV audio through this system on page 18 and Connecting auxiliary components on page 79.

STANDBY-ON L1/L2 TV LINE

1 If the system isn't already on, press ⏻ STANDBY/ON to switch on.

Also make sure that the external source (TV, satellite receiver, etc.) is switched on.

2 Select the source you want to listen to.

• If you're using the remote control, press TV to select the TV input, or use the LINE (L1/L2) button to select the LINE 1 or LINE 2 input.
• Using the front panel controls, the TV/L1/L2 button switches between the three inputs.

3 If necessary, start playback of the external source.

Chapter 5

Home theater sound

Using this system you can enjoy listening to sources, analog or digital, in either stereo or surround sound.

Auto listening mode

The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to listen to any source as it was mastered; the output from the speakers mirrors the channels in the source material.

AUTO

- Press AUTO to select the 'Auto' listening mode.

If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the ☐ DIGITAL or DTS indicator on the front panel lights.

Note

- Any previously active Dolby Pro Logic or Advanced Surround mode is cancelled when Auto listening mode is selected.

Listening in surround sound

You can listen to any source—stereo or multichannel, analog or digital—in surround sound. Surround sound is generated from stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes.

SUBROUND ENTER

- Press SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode (or press SURROUND then use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons).

The listening mode choices that appear in the display will vary according to the type of source that's playing.

• Auto – Auto listening mode (see above)
- Dolby Digital / DTS – Dolby Digital or DTS decoding (depending on the source). For a multichannel source, this will be the same as Auto.
- Pro Logic – 4.1 channel surround sound for use with any two-channel source
- PL II Movie – Pro Logic II 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to movie sources, for use with any two-channel source

• PL II Music – Pro Logic II 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to music sources, for use with any two-channel source (see also Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings below)
• Stereo – See Listening in stereo below

Tip

- See also Using the Advanced Surround effects below, for further stereo and surround playback options.

Note

• You can't use the Surround modes with high sampling rate 88.2 / 96 kHz sources.
• When listening in Dolby Digital / DTS mode, two-channel material will automatically be played in surround sound using Dolby Pro Logic decoding.
• Dolby Digital / DTS sources that use only the center channel cannot be played back in surround sound.

Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings

When listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode, there are three further parameters you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama.

1 With Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode active, press SOUND MODE.

2 Use the ←/→ (cursor left/right) buttons to select 'C Width', 'Dimen.' or 'Pnrm.'

• C Width (Center Width): Makes the center channel wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings)
• Dimen. (Dimension): Makes the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings)

- Pnrm. (Panorama): Creates more spacious surround sound

3 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the setting.

Center Width is adjustable between 0 and 7; Dimension between -3 and +3. Panorama is On or Off.

4 Press ENTER to confirm.

Listening in stereo

You can listen to any source—stereo or multichannel, analog or digital—in stereo. When playing a multichannel source, stereo sound is created by downmixing all channels to the front left/right speakers and the subwoofer.

SURROUND

- Press SURROUND repeatedly until 'Stereo' shows in the display.

Any active Advanced Surround mode is cancelled.

Tip

• See also Using the Advanced Surround effects below, for further stereo and surround playback options.

Listening with headphones

When headphones are connected, only the Stereo (default) and Phones Surround (virtual surround sound for headphones) modes are available.

When you disconnect them it reverts to the previous mode.

- With headphones connected, press ADVANCED to select 'Phones Surround' or SURROUND to select 'Stereo'.

Using the Advanced Surround effects

Advanced Surround effects can be used with multichannel or stereo sources for a variety of additional surround sound effects.

ADAMKED ENTER SOUND MODE

- Press ADVANCED to select an Advanced Surround mode (or press ADVANCED then use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons).

Press repeatedly to select from:

• Adv. Music – Gives a concert hall-type sound
• Adv. Movie – Gives a movie theater-type sound
• Expanded – Creates an extra wide stereo field
• TV Surr. – Designed for mono or stereo TV broadcasts and other sources
• Sports – Designed for sports and other programs based on commentary
• Game – Creates surround sound from video game sources

• ExPwrSurr. (Extra Power Surround) – Gives additional energy and width to stereo sources

• Virtual – Creates the impression of surround sound from just the front speakers

• 5ch Stereo – Designed to give powerful surround sound to stereo music sources

Note

• You can't use the Advanced Surround modes with high sampling rate 88.2 / 96 kHz sources.
• You can use any of the above Advanced Surround modes with any type of source. The descriptions are given only as a guide.

Adjusting the Advanced Surround effect level

You can emphasize or reduce the effect of the Advanced Surround modes as you like. For each Advanced Surround mode you can set the effect level independently.

1 With one of the Advanced Surround modes active, press SOUND MODE.

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select 'Effect'.

3 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the effect level.

The effect level can be adjusted from 10 (min) to 90 (max).

4 Press ENTER to confirm.

Enhancing dialogue

- Default setting: Dialog. Off

The Dialogue Enhancement feature is designed to make the dialog stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack.

CILLOGIE

- Press DIALOGUE to select the amount dialog enhancement.

Press repeatedly to select from:

• Dialog. Off – No dialog enhancement
• Dialog. Mid – Moderate dialog enhancement
• Dialog. Max – Strong dialog enhancement

Note

- You can't use Dialog Enhancement with high sampling rate 88.2 / 96 kHz sources.

Listening with a virtual surround back speaker

- Default setting: Vir. SB Off

The Virtual Surround Back feature can be used when listening in surround sound to simulate an added surround back channel. In a real theater the surround back speaker would be directly behind you, creating more cohesive and realistic surround sound.

YB.S8

- Press VIR. SB repeatedly to switch between 'Vir. SB On' and 'Vir. SB Off'.

Note

• You can't use Virtual Surround Back when listening in Stereo or Virtual listening modes.
• If there is no surround channel, Virtual Surround Back has no effect.
• You can't use the Virtual Surround Back effect with high sampling rate 88.2/96 kHz sources, or with headphones.

Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes

- Default setting: Off

The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive bass or treble in a sound source. You can use this feature if the music is a little bit harsh and you would like a smoother sound.

The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume at which you're listening.

RUTED MIGHT

- Press QUIET/MIDNIGHT (SHIFT + SOUND MODE) repeatedly to switch between 'Quiet', 'Midnight' and 'Off'.

Adjusting the bass and treble

- Default setting: Bass: 0, Treble: 0

Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall tone.

ENTER SOUND MODE

1 Press SOUND MODE.

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select 'Bass' or 'Treble'.

3 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the sound.

The bass and treble can be adjusted from -3 to +3.

4 Press ENTER to confirm.

Note

- Bass and treble adjustment is not possible when the Quiet or Midnight modes are active.

Boosting the bass level

There are three bass modes you can use to enhance the bass in a source.

BASS MODE

- Press BASS MODE repeatedly to choose an option that fits the source you're listening to.

• Music – Can be used with music to give a deeper bass sound
• Cinema – Good for action movies or movies with lots of sound effects
• P. Bass – Can be used with music sources to bring the beat of the music (or soundtrack) to the forefront
• Off

Note

- You can't use the bass mode when headphones are connected.

Muting the sound

Use the MUTE button if you need to momentarily turn off all sound from the speakers.

MUTE

- Press MUTE to mute the volume.

To cancel, adjust the volume or press MUTE again.

Chapter 6

Playing audio and video discs

Introduction

Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. For an explanation of how to navigate these, see Using the on-screen displays on page 29.

Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD discs, Video CD/Super VCDs, CDs and WMA/MP3/JPEG discs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded.

Some DVD discs restrict the use of some functions (random or repeat, for example). This is not a malfunction.

When playing Video CD/Super VCDs, some of the functions are not available during PBC playback. If you want to use them, start the disc playing using a number button to select a track.

Note

- If you want to play the MP3 or WMA tracks on a disc that also contains JPEG picture files, make sure that the Photoviewer option is set to Off. See PhotoViewer on page 73.

Playing only CDs, MP3 and WMA discs (CD mode)

Using this feature you can play only the CDs, MP3 and WMA discs loaded in the disc tray—automatically skipping over any DVDs and Video CDs loaded. This may be useful if you have a mixture of discs loaded but only want to play music: you don't have to keep track of what kind of disc is where in the disc tray.

1 Press CD MODE (SHIFT + DISC SKIP) to switch CD mode on.

- The indicator on the front panel lights when CD mode is on.

2 Press ▶ (play) to start playback.

The first CD loaded automatically starts to play.

Once all the CD/WMA/MP3 discs loaded have played, playback automatically stops.

• To cancel the CD mode, press CD MODE (SHIFT + DISC SKIP) again.
• If you open the disc tray and load a DVD, Video CD or JPEG disc in the front-most position then press ▶ (play) (on the front panel), CD mode is cancelled.

Note

• You can't switch on CD mode while playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD. Stop playback first.
• Although program play is not possible in CD mode, it is possible to program a playlist. When you start program playback, however, CD mode is cancelled.
• Repeat and random play is possible in CD mode (see Using repeat play on page 46 and Using random play on page 47).

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc

Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a disc to find the part you want to play. You can use the Disc Navigator when a disc is playing or stopped.

Important

- You can't use the Disc Navigator when playing a Video CD/Super VCD in PBC mode, or an unfinalized CD-R/RW disc.

1 Press HOME MENU and select 'Disc Navigator' from the on-screen display.

Alternatively, if a CD, Video CD/Super VCD, VR mode DVD-RW or WMA/MP3/JPEG disc is loaded, you can press DVD MENU, which takes you straight to the Disc Navigator screen.

HOME MENU DVD Play Mode Video Adjust Initial Settings Disc Navigator

2 Select what you want to play.

Depending on the type of disc you have loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly different.

The screen for DVD discs shows the titles on the left and the chapters on the right. Select a title, or a chapter within a title.

Disc Navigator Title 1-10 Chapter 1-3 DVD Title 01 Chapter 001 Title 02 Chapter 002 Title 03 Chapter 003 Title 04 Title 05 Title 06 Title 07 Title 08

For a VR format DVD-RW disc select between the PlayList and Original areas of the disc, or a title. Press → (cursor right) to preview the title.

- You can't switch between Original and PlayList during playback.

- Not all VR format DVD-RW discs have a Playlist.

Disc Navigator DVD-RW Original Play List Title(1-03) 01. 3/31 FIRST LEAGUE 02. 4/28 SECOND LEAGUE 03. 4/29 FINAL ROUND

The screen for CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs shows a list of tracks.

Disc Navigator CD Track 1-10 Track 01 Track 02 Track 03 Track 04 Track 05 Track 06 Track 07 Track 08

The screen for a WMA/MP3 disc shows the folder names on the left and the track names on the right (note that any folder and track names that contain accented or non-roman characters, will show up with generic names - F_033, T_035, etc.).

Select a folder, or a track within a folder.

Disc Navigator Folder 1-17 Track 1-10 WMA/MP3 001. ACP 001. Gravity deluxe 002. Nth Degree 002. Tesla's patent 003. Pfeutl 003. Border dispute 004. Live 004. Delayed by rain 005. Glitch music 005. Accident incident 006. CodHead 006. Pigeon post 007. Thermo 007. Outternational 008. Missing Man 008. Vacuum tube

Playback starts after you press ENTER.

Tip

- You can't use the Disc Navigator when there are no discs loaded.

- Another way to find a particular place on a disc is to use one of the search modes. See Searching a disc on page 52.

Scanning discs

You can fast-scan discs forward or backward at various different speeds.

1 During playback, press ◀◀ or ▶▶ to start scanning.

2 Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

• WMA/MP3 tracks can only be scanned at one speed.
• The scanning speed is shown on-screen.

3 To resume normal playback, press ▶ (play).

Note

• Sound can be heard while scanning audio CDs and MP3 discs.
• When scanning a Video CD/Super VCD or WMA/MP3 track, playback automatically resumes at the end or beginning of the track.
• There is no sound while scanning DVDs, WMA tracks and Video CD/Super VCDs, and no subtitles while scanning DVDs.
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.

Playing in slow motion

You can play DVDs and Video CD/Super VCDs at four different forward slow motion speeds. DVD discs can also be played at two reverse speeds. (With Video CD/Super VCDs and VR format DVD-RWs, you can only use forward slow motion playback.)

1 During playback, press II (pause).

2 Press and hold ◀/◄◄ or ►/► until slow motion playback starts.

• The slow motion speed is shown on-screen.
• There is no sound during slow motion playback.

3 Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed.

- The slow motion speed is displayed on-screen.

4 To resume normal playback, press ▶ (play).

Note

• The picture quality during slow motion playback is not as good as during normal playback.
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached.

Frame advance/frame reverse

You can advance or back up DVD-Video discs frame-by-frame. With Video CD/Super VCDs and VR mode DVD-RW discs, you can only use frame advance.

1 During playback, press Ⅱ (pause).

2 Press ◀/◀/ or ||▶/||▶ to reverse or advance a frame at a time.

3 To resume normal playback, press ▶ (play).

Note

• The picture quality when using frame reverse is not as good as frame advance.
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached.
• When changing direction with a DVD disc, the picture may 'jump'. This is not a malfunction.

Looping a section of a disc

The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track (CD and Video CD) or title (DVD-Video and DVD-RW) that form a loop which is played over and over.

Important

- You can't use A-B Repeat with WMA/MP3/Super VCD discs, Video CDs in PBC mode, unfinalized CD-R/RW discs.

1 During playback, press HOME MENU and select 'Play Mode'.

2 Select 'A-B Repeat' from the list of functions on the left.

Play Mode A-B Repeat A(Start Point) Repeat B(End Point) Random Off Program Search Mode

3 Press ENTER on 'A(Start Point)' to set the loop start point.

Play Mode A-B Repeat A(Start Point) Repeat B(End Point) Random Off Program Search Mode

4 Press ENTER on 'B(End Point)' to set the loop end point.

Play Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode A(Start Point) B(End Point) Off

After pressing ENTER, playback jumps back to the start point and plays the loop.

• The minimum loop time is 2 seconds.

5 To resume normal playback, select 'Off' from the menu.

Using repeat play

There are various repeat play options, depending on the kind of disc loaded. It's also possible to use repeat play together with program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in the program list (see Creating and editing a DVD program list on page 48 and Creating and editing a non-DVD program list on page 50).

Important

- Repeat play is not available with Video CD/Super VCDs in PBC mode, or unfinalized CD-R/RW discs.

1 During playback, press HOME MENU and select 'Play Mode'.
2 Select 'Repeat' from the list of functions on the left.

Play Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Title Repeat Chapter Repeat Repeat Off

3 Select a repeat play option.

If program play is active, select Program Repeat to repeat the program list, or Repeat Off to cancel.

For DVD discs, select Title Repeat or Chapter Repeat (or Repeat Off).

Play Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Title Repeat Chapter Repeat Repeat Off

For CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select All Discs Repeat, Disc Repeat or Track Repeat (or Repeat Off).

Play Mode A-B Repeat All Discs Repeat Repeat Disc Repeat Random Track Repeat Program Repeat Off Search Mode

For WMA/MP3 discs, select All Discs Repeat, Disc Repeat, Folder Repeat or Track Repeat (or Repeat Off).

Play Mode A-B Repeat All Discs Repeat Repeat Disc Repeat Random Folder Repeat Program Track Repeat Search Mode Repeat Off

Tip

- You can also use the REPEAT (SHIFT + 2) button on the remote to select a repeat play mode. The repeat mode is indicated in the front panel display and on-screen. The repeat modes available are the same as when choosing from the Play Mode menu.

Note

- If you switch camera angle during repeat play, repeat play is canceled.

Using random play

With a DVD you can choose to play titles or chapters within a title in a random order. With CDs, Video CD/Super VCDs, MP3 or WMA discs, you can play all the discs at random, or just the contents of a single disc.

You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped.

Important

- You can't use random play with VR format DVD-RW discs, Video CD/Super VCDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.

1 Press HOME MENU and select 'Play Mode'.

2 Select 'Random' from the list of functions on the left.

Play Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Random Title Random Chapter Random Off

3 Select a random play option.

For DVD discs, select Random Title or Random Chapter (or Random Off)

Play Mode A-B Repeat Random Title Repeat Random Chapter Random Random Off Program Search Mode

For CDs, Video CD/Super VCDs and WMA/MP3 discs, select Random All, Random Disc (or Random Off).

Play Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Random All Random Disc Random Off

- The Random All function ignores DVDs loaded in the player.

Tip

- You can also use the RANDOM (SHIFT + 3) button on the remote to select a random play mode. The random mode is indicated in the front panel display and on-screen. The random modes available are the same as when choosing from the Play Mode menu. Press ENTER to start random play.

• To stop the disc and cancel random playback, press ■ (stop).

• To cancel random playback without stopping playback, press CLEAR. The disc will play to the end, then stop.

- During random play, the ◀◀◀ and ▶▶◀ buttons function a little differently to normal: ◀◀◀ returns to the beginning of the current track/chapter. You can't go back further than this. ▶▶◀ selects another track/chapter at random from those remaining.

- You can't use random play together with program play.

Creating and editing a DVD program list

This feature lets you program the play order of titles and chapters on the DVD disc currently in the play position.

If you want to program the play order of CDs, Video CDs, MP3 or WMA discs, see Creating and editing a non-DVD program list on page 50.

Important

- You can't use Program play with VR format DVD-RW, Video CD/Super VCDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.

1 Make sure that the DVD disc you want to make the program list for is in the play position.

Use the DISC select buttons on the remote, or the DIRECT PLAY buttons on the front panel to select the disc.

2 Press HOME MENU and select 'Play Mode'.

• Alternatively, press PROGRAM (SHIFT + 1) and skip to step 5.

3 Select 'Program' from the list of functions on the left.

Play Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Create/Edit Playback Start Playback Stop Program Delete

4 Select 'Create/Edit' from the list of program options.

Play Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Create/Edit Playback Start Playback Stop Program Delete

5 Select a title or chapter for the first/ next step in the program list.

Program Program Step Disc Title 1-38 Chapter 1-4 01. -01 . DVD Title 01 Chapter 001 02. . CD Title 02 Chapter 002 03. . DVD Title 03 Chapter 003 04. . ??? Title 04 Chapter 004 05. . --- Title 05 06. 07. 08. Title 06 Title 07 Title 08 ↓

- When this screen first appears, the first title on the disc is highlighted. From here you can select a title, or a chapter within a title.

- Some titles and/or chapters of DVD discs may be grayed out, depending on the disc. Grayed out titles/chapters can't be added to the program list.

6 Press ENTER to add the highlighted item to the program list.

The program step number automatically moves to the next position.

Program Program Step Disc Title 1-38 Chapter 1-4 01. ①-01 ②. DVD Title 01 Chapter 001 02. ③. CD Title 02 Chapter 002 03. ④. DVD Title 03 Chapter 003 04. ⑤. ??? Title 04 Chapter 004 05. ⑥. .... Title 05 06. Title 06 07. Title 07 08. Title 08 ↓

7 Add further items to the program list in the same way.

• A program list can contain up to 24 steps.

• To clear a step in the program list, move to the Program Step column, highlight the step to clear and press CLEAR.

• To insert a step in the program list, move to the Program Step column and highlight the step where you want a new step to appear. After you select a title/chapter, all the program steps will move down one to make space for the new one.

8 To play the program list, press ▶ (play).

- Program play remains active until you turn off program play (see below), erase the program list (see below), or switch off the system.

Creating and editing a non-DVD program list

This feature lets you program the play order of folders and tracks on the CDs, Video CD/ Super VCDs and WMA/MP3 discs loaded.

If you want to program the play order of a DVD disc, see Creating and editing a DVD program list on page 48.

Important

- You can't use program play with Video CD/Super VCDs playing in PBC mode, or with unfinalized CD-R/RW discs.

1 Make sure that a non-DVD disc is in the play position.

Use the DIRECT PLAY buttons on the front panel to select a disc.

2 Press HOME MENU and select 'Play Mode'.

• Alternatively, press PROGRAM (SHIFT + 1) and skip to step 5.

3 Select 'Program' from the list of functions on the left.

Play Mode A-B Repeat Create/Edit Repeat Playback Start Random Playback Stop Program Program Delete Search Mode

4 Select 'Create/Edit' from the list of program options.

Play Mode A-B Repeat Create/Edit Repeat Playback Start Random Playback Stop Program Program Delete Search Mode

5 Select a folder or track for the first/next step in the program list.

Program Program Step 01. ①-01 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. Disc ①.WMA/MP3 ②.CD ③.DVD ④.??? ⑤.--- Folder 1-6 001. Electro A-M 002. Electro N-Z 003. Rock 1 004. Rock 2 005. Jazz 006. Classical Track 1-10 001. Gravity Deluxe 002. Tesla's Patent 003. Border Dispute 004. Delayed by Rai 005. Pigeon Post 006. Outternational 007. Panic Button 008. Accident Incide

• When this screen first appears, the first folder or track of the disc in the play position is highlighted. From here you can select something on this disc, or move left to the Disc column and select something from one of the other discs loaded.
• With WMA/MP3 discs, you can select a folder, or an individual track in a folder.
• With CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select a track.
• Any DVDs loaded are shown grayed out and can't be selected.
• If the system has not yet determined the type of disc in a tray position, '???' is displayed as the disc type. If you select it, '??? 1-500' is displayed in the middle column and '??? 1-999' in the right column. You can add items to the program list from this disc, although what you select must actually exist on the disc for it to play. Also, if the disc is a DVD, program play will be cancelled when it comes to that disc in the program list.
• If a tray position is empty, ‘— — —’ is displayed.

6 Press ENTER to add the highlighted item to the program list.

The program step number automatically moves to the next position.

Program Program Step 01. 001-003 02. 001-003 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. Disc WMA/MP3 CD DVD ??? ... ... Folder 1-6 001. Electro A-M 002. Electro N-Z 003. Rock 1 004. Rock 2 005. Jazz 006. Classical Track 1-10 001. Gravity Deluxe 002. Tesla's Patent 003. Border Dispute 004. Delayed by Rai 005. Plgeon Post 006. Outternational 007. Panic Button 008. Accident Incide

7 Add further items to the program list in the same way.

• A program list can contain up to 24 steps.
• To clear a step in the program list, move to the Program Step column, highlight the step to clear and press CLEAR.
• To insert a step in the program list, move to the Program Step column and highlight the step where you want a new step to appear. After you select a folder/track, all the program steps will move down one to make space for the new one.

8 To play the program list, press ▶ (play).

- Program play remains active until you turn off program play (see below), erase the program list (see below), or switch off the system.

Tip

• To save your program list and exit the program edit screen without starting playback, press HOME MENU. (Don't press RETURN—your program list won't be saved.)
• During program play, press ▶▶▶ to skip to the next program step.

- Press CLEAR during playback to switch off program play. Press while stopped to erase the program list.

Note

• The current playlist is erased if you change the type of disc in the play position (DVD or non-DVD) or select Program Delete from the Play Mode menu.
• DVD playback follows commands recorded on the disc. There may be cases where program play is automatically cancelled or may not work. This is not a malfunction
• With Video CD/Super VCDs that feature PBC playback, make sure that the disc is stopped before you start making the program list.

Other functions available from the program menu

As well as creating and editing a program list, you can start program play, cancel program play, erase the program list from the Play Mode menu.

1 Press HOME MENU and select Play Mode.

Play Mode A-B Repeat Create/Edit Repeat Playback Start Random Playback Stop Program Program Delete Search Mode

2 Select a program play function.

• Create/Edit – See above

• Playback Start – Starts playback of a saved program list

• Playback Stop – Turns off program play, but does not erase the program list

• Program Delete – Erases the program list and turns off program play

Searching a disc

You can search DVD discs by title or chapter number, or by time. CD/Super VCDs can be searched by track number, and Video CDs by track number or time. WMA/MP3 discs can be searched by folder or track number.

Important

- You can't use the search functions with Video CD/Super VCDs in PBC mode, or unfinalized CD-R/RW discs.

1 Press HOME MENU and select 'Play Mode'.

2 Select 'Search Mode' from the list of functions on the left.

The search options that appear depend on the kind of disc loaded. The screen below shows the DVD search options.

Play Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Title Search Chapter Search Time Search

3 Select a search mode.

4 Use the number buttons to enter a title, chapter, folder or track number, or a time.

graph TD
    A["Play Mode"] --> B["A-B Repeat"]
    A --> C["Repeat"]
    A --> D["Random"]
    A --> E["Program"]
    A --> F["Search Mode"]
    B --> G["Title Search"]
    C --> H["Chapter Search"]
    D --> I["Time Search"]
    F --> J["Input Chapter 0 0 1"]

- For a time search, enter the number of minutes and seconds into the currently playing title (DVD) or track (Video CD) you want playback to resume from. For example, press 4, 5, 0, 0 to have playback start from 45 minutes into the disc. For 1 hour, 20 minutes and 30 seconds, press 8, 0, 3, 0.

5 Press ENTER to start playback.

Note

- The disc must be playing in order to use time search.

Switching DVD audio language

When playing a DVD disc recorded with dialog in two or more languages, you can switch audio language during playback.

- Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio language option.

Current /Total

Audio French Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH1/2

Note

• Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press DVD MENU to access.
  • To set audio language preferences, see Audio Language on page 69.

Switching subtitles

Some DVD discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language during playback.

- Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option.

Current / Total

Subtitle English1/2

Note

• Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Press DVD MENU to access.
  • To set subtitle preferences, see Subtitle Language on page 69.

Switching audio channel when playing a Video CD/ Super VCD

When playing a Video CD, you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel.

Super VCD supports four channels of audio. You can switch the playback channel between Stereo 1, Left 1, Right 1, Stereo 2, Left 2 and Right 2 (note that not all Super VCDs have a second soundtrack).

- Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio channel option.

Audio Stereo

Zooming the screen

Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while watching a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD.

1 During playback, use the ZOOM button to select the zoom factor.

• Normal
  • 2x
  • 4x

Normal

Zoom 2x

Zoom 4x

- Since DVD and Video CD/Super VCD has a fixed resolution, picture quality will deteriorate, especially at 4x zoom. This is not a malfunction.

2 Use the cursor buttons to change the zoomed area.

You can change the zoom factor and the zoomed area freely during playback.

- If the navigation square at the top of the screen disappears, press ZOOM again to display it.

Note

• We do not recommend using DVD disc menus when the screen is zoomed as menu options will not be highlighted.
• If you are displaying subtitles, these will disappear when the screen is zoomed. They will reappear when you return the screen to normal.

Switching camera angles

Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles—check the disc box for details.

When a multi-angle scene is playing, a 📄 icon appears on screen and in the front panel display to let you know that other angles are available (this can be switched off if you prefer—see Angle Indicator on page 71).

- During playback (or when paused), press ANGLE to switch angle.

Displaying disc information

Various track, chapter and title information, as well as the video transmission rate for DVD discs, can be displayed on-screen while a disc is playing.

- To show/switch the information displayed, press DISPLAY (SHIFT + 8).

When a disc is playing, the information appears at the top of the screen. Press DISPLAY (SHIFT + 8) repeatedly to change the displayed information.

- DVD displays

Play DVD
	Current / Total Elapsed	Remain	Total
Title	2.0511/38	4.57	7.02
Audio	1. French	1. English 1
	Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH AngleSubtitle

Play DVD ▶
	Current / Total Elapsed	Remain	Total
Chapter	2.0511/38	4.57	7.02
Tr. Rate 8.6Mbps

• VR format DVD-RW displays

Play DVD-RW ▶ Original
	Current / Total Elapsed		Remain	Total
Title		0.081/32	30.22	30.30
Audio Dolby Digital 2/0CH Subtitle

Play DVD-RW ▶Original

Current / Total

Chapter 1/1

Tr. Rate 4.3Mbps

• CD and Video CD displays

Play CD	▶ 1
	Elapsed	Remain	Total
Disc	28.00	30.20	58.20

Play CD	▶1
	Current / Total	Elapsed	Remain	Total
Track	2/16	1.07	4.40	5.47

• WMA/ MP3 disc displays

Play	MP3
	Current / Total	Elapsed	Remain	Total
Track	1/17	0.18	12.42	13.00
Track Name	Outernational

Play	▶ ↓ MP3
Current / Total
Folder	2/7
Folder Name	ACP

- JPEG disc displays

Play JPEG ▶ ① Current / Total File 1/40 File Name FL000001

Play JPEG ▶ ↓ Current / Total Folder 2/6 Folder Name Holiday

Note

- You can see disc information (number of titles/chapters, tracks, folders and so on) from the Disc Navigator screen. See Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc on page 43.

Front panel display information

Limited disc information also appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY (SHIFT + 8) to change the displayed information.

- DVD / DVD-RW displays

2 · 2 " 8"

Disc no.

Chapter no.

Elapsed title time

2·T 1 1 0 7 0"0

Disc no.

Title no.

Remaining title time

2 · 2 · 0"

Disc no.

Chapter no.

Remaining chapter time

• CD and Video CD displays

1 · 4 · 1"

Disc no.

Track no.

Elapsed track time

1 · 4 · 3"

Disc no.

Track no.

Remaining track time

1 D s c 53'15"

Disc no.

Remaining disc time

- WMA/ MP3 disc displays

4 · 2 · 0"

Disc no.

Track no.

Elapsed track time

4 EVERYBOD

Disc no.

Track name

4·BEST_OF_

Disc no.

Folder name

- JPEG disc displays

2.TIGER_01

Disc no.

File name

2 Z 0 0 _ T R I P

Disc no.

Folder name

Chapter 7

Viewing JPEG discs

Playing a JPEG slideshow

After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG pictures, press ▶ (play) to start a slideshow from the first folder/picture on the disc. The pictures in each folder are displayed in alphabetical order.

Pictures are automatically adjusted so that they fill as much of the screen as possible (if the aspect ratio of the picture is different to your TV screen you may notice black bars at the sides, or at the top and bottom of the screen).

While the slideshow is running:

Button	What it does
II	Pauses the slideshow; press again to restart.
|◀◀	Displays the previous picture. Use with SHIFT to jump to the first file in the previous folder.
▶▶I	Displays the next picture. Use with SHIFT to jump to the first file in the next folder.
ANGLE	Pauses the slideshow and rotates the currently displayed picture 90° clockwise. Press ▶ (play) to restart slideshow).
ZOOM	Pauses the slideshow and zooms the screen (see below). Press ▶ (play) to restart slideshow).
DVD MENU	Displays the Disc Navigator screen (see below).

Note

• The II (pause), ANGLE and ZOOM buttons do not work while the display shows LOADING.
• The time it takes for a file to load increases with large file sizes.
• Up to 999 files are viewable on a disc. If there are more files than this on a disc, only the first 999 files are viewable.
• If you want to play the MP3 or WMA tracks on a disc that also contains JPEG picture files, you should first set the Photoviewer option to Off. See PhotoViewer on page 73.

Using the JPEG Disc Navigator and Photo Browser

Use the JPEG Disc Navigator to find a particular folder or picture by filename on the disc in the play position; use the Photo Browser to find a picture within a folder by thumbnail image.

1 Press DVD MENU to display the Disc Navigator screen.

Disc Navigator Folder 1-2 File 1-40 001. FL000001 002. FL000002 003. FL000003 004. FL000004 005. FL000005 006. FL000006 007. FL000007 008. FL000008 JPEG 001. F_001 002. F_002

The left column shows the folders on the disc, the right column shows the files in a folder. (note that any folder and file names that contain accented or non-roman characters, will show up with generic names – F_033, FL000035, etc.).

2 Use the cursor buttons ( ↑/↓/←/→ ) to navigate.

When a file is highlighted, a thumbnail image is displayed.

- When a folder is highlighted you can press ENTER to open the Photo Browser screen for that folder. See below for more on using the Photo Browser.

3 To resume the slideshow from the highlighted file, press ENTER.

Using the Photo Browser

The Photo Browser displays nine thumbnail images at a time from the current folder.

1 From the Disc Navigator screen, highlight a folder to display then press ENTER.

The Photo Browser screen opens with the first nine pictures displayed as thumbnails.

Photo Browser 2 / 40 Live at Soft

2 Use the cursor buttons (↑/↓/←/→) to highlight a thumbnail picture.

• Use the track skip buttons (◀◀ and ▶▶) to see the previous / next page of thumbnails. Keep the button pressed if you want to skip several pages; release when you reach the page you want.
• To return to the Disc Navigator screen, press RETURN.

3 Press ENTER to display the selected thumbnail full size on screen.

The slideshow resumes from the selected picture.

Zooming the screen

Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while viewing pictures from a JPEG disc.

1 During slideshow playback, use the ZOOM button to select the zoom factor.

• Normal
  • 2x
  • 4x

Normal

Zoom 2x

Zoom 4x

• The slideshow is paused when the screen is zoomed.
• Since JPEG pictures have a fixed resolution, picture quality may deteriorate, especially at 4x zoom. This is not a malfunction.

2 Use the cursor buttons ( ↑/↓/←/→ ) to change the zoomed area.

You can change the zoom factor and the zoomed area freely.

3 To resume the slideshow, press ▶ (play).

Chapter 8

Using the timer

Setting the wake-up timer

Use the wake-up timer to set the system to switch on at any time and start playing whatever source you want.

Important

- The clock must be set to the correct time for the wake-up timer to work properly (see Setting the clock on page 28).

STANDBY-ON DVD/CD TUNER TV LINE L1/L2/FM VOLUME + ENTER TIVER ENTER SHIFT Pioneer

1 Select the source you want played.

For example, press TUNER (TUNER FM/AM/ST. on the front panel) to select the radio as your source.

2 Prepare the source.

For example, tune in the radio station you want to wake up to.

If you've selected a CD, make sure that it's stopped.

3 Set the volume.

4 Press TIMER (SHIFT + 6) twice to reach the timer menu.

5 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select WAKE-UP then press ENTER.

6 Use the ←/→ (cursor left/right) buttons to select TIMER EDIT then press ENTER.

7 Set the switch-on time.

Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to set the hour, then press ENTER. Set the minute in the same way, pressing ENTER when you're done.

8 Set the switch-off time.

Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to set the hour, then press ENTER. Set the minute in the same way, pressing ENTER when you're done.

After pressing ENTER this last time, the wake-up indicator lights, and the switch-on, switch-off times, the function (DVD/CD, etc.) and volume are confirmed in the display.

9 Switch the system into standby mode.

The wake-up timer will not work if the system is left on!

Tip

- You can check the timer settings in standby by pressing TIMER (SHIFT + 6) twice. (Press TIMER (SHIFT + 6) once to display the current time.)

Turning the wake-up timer on/off

If the wake-up timer is on, it will switch on the system everyday at the time you have set.

1 Press TIMER (SHIFT + 6) twice to reach the timer menu.
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select WAKE-UP then press ENTER.
3 Use the ←/→ (cursor left/right) buttons to select TIMER ON or TIMER OFF.

- You must have the timer set (see above) to select ON. The wake-up timer switches on and off according to your previous settings.

4 Press ENTER.

Note

- The wake-up timer will automatically be canceled if the clock is reset.

Setting the sleep timer

The sleep timer switches off the system after a specified time so you can fall asleep without worrying about it.

Important

- If you set the sleep timer while either the wake-up timer is active, the earlier switch off time takes priority.

STANDBY:ON DVD/CD TUNER TV LINE LT/L2FM/AM ENTER TIMFR SHIFT Pioneer

1 Press TIMER (SHIFT + 6) twice to reach the timer menu.
2 Use the ←/→ (cursor left/right) buttons to select SLEEP TIMER then press ENTER.
3 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to select a switch-off time then press ENTER.

Choose between the following options:

• Auto – Available only in CD mode; the system switches off automatically after the currently playing disc has finished.
• Sleep 90– System switches off after 90 minutes
• Sleep 60– System switches off after an hour
• Sleep 30– System switches off after 30 minutes
• Off – cancels the sleep timer

4 To check how much time is left, repeat steps 1 and 2.

The remaining time is displayed momentarily.

Chapter 9

Surround sound setup

Setting up surround sound

The Room Setup feature (page 28) is designed to give you a basic surround sound setup, however you can make the more detailed settings that may improve the surround sound in your listening room.

SYSTEM SETUP ENTER SHIFT Pioneer

Note

- When you change speaker distance and channel level settings, these settings will override settings you made in the Room Setup.

1 Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT + HOME MENU).

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose the setting you want to adjust.

The current setting is shown for each option as you cycle through the display. See below for a full list and description of each.

3 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the setting.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make other settings.

5 When you're done, press ENTER to leave the System Setup menu.

Note

- The System Setup menu is exited automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity.

System Setup menu options

Below are all the available settings in the setup menu. The first setting in each section is the default. See also the notes in each section for additional information about the settings.

Front speakers distance setting

Specifies the distance from your listening position to the front speakers:

- Front 0.3m \~ Front 9m – Distance can be set in increments of 0.3m. The default is 3m.

Center speaker distance setting

Specifies the distance from your listening position to the center speaker:

- Center 0.3m \~ Center 9m – Distance can be set in increments of 0.3m. The default is 3m.

Surround speakers distance setting

Specifies the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers:

- Surr. 0.3m \~ Surr. 9m – Distance can be set in increments of 0.3m. The default is 3m.

Dynamic Range Control

Specifies the amount of dynamic range adjustment to Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks:

• DRC Off – No dynamic range adjustment (use when listening at higher volume)
• DRC Mid – Mid setting
• DRC High – Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased)

Note

- This setting works only with Dolby Digital and some DTS soundtracks. For other sources you can create a similar effect using the Midnight mode (see Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes on page 41).

Dual mono setting

Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks should be played. You can also use this setting to switch the audio channel on DVD-RW discs recorded with two separate soundtracks.

- L-Ch1 R-Ch2 – Both channels are played through the front speakers

• Ch1 Mono – Only channel 1 is played
• Ch2 Mono – Only channel 2 is played

Note

• On the Ch1 Mono and Ch2 Mono settings the sound comes only from the center speaker (or from the front speakers if listening in STEREO mode).
• This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks. See the disc packaging for channel information.

LFE attenuator setting

Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as needed to prevent the ultra-low bass from distorting the sound.

• LFE ATT 0 – The LFE channel is played with no attenuation
• LFE ATT 10 – LFE channel is attenuated by 10dB
• LFE Off – LFE channel is not played

Setting the channel levels

You can set the relative channel levels from your main listening position for each listening mode, including all the Surround and Advanced Surround modes.

If you used the Room Setup feature (page 28), the channel levels for each listening mode will already be set. However, you can still fine-tune the levels here if you need to.

1 Press SURROUND or ADVANCED repeatedly to select a listening mode.

2 Press TEST TONE (SHIFT + 4) to hear the test tone.

The test tone is output in the following order (from the speakers active in the current listening mode):

• L – Front left speaker
• C – Center speaker
• R– Front right speaker
• RS – Right surround speaker
  • LS – Left surround speaker
• SW – Subwoofer

3 Use the VOLUME +/- button to adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

4 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the speaker levels in turn.

You should hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position. The channel level range is ± 10 dB.

5 When you're done, press ENTER to exit test tone setup.

Tip

- The speaker volume can be adjusted while listening to any sound source you want by pressing CH LEVEL (SHIFT + 5) and then using the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the channel levels. After you're finished with one channel, use the ←/→ (cursor left/right) buttons to move to the next.

Note

- Since the subwoofer produces ultra-low frequencies its sound may seem quieter than it actually is.

Chapter 10

Video Adjust menu

Video Adjust

- Default setting: Standard

From the Video Adjust screen you can select the standard video presentation or define presets of your own.

1 Press HOME MENU and select 'Video Adjust' from the on-screen display.

HOME MENU DVD Play Mode Video Adjust Initial Settings Disc Navigator

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select a preset.

Video Adjust Standard

- Standard

- Memory1–2 – Use for saving your own presets (see below)

3 Press ENTER to make the setting and exit the Video Adjust screen.

Note

- Depending on the disc and the TV/monitor, you may not see the effect clearly.

Creating your own presets

You can create up to two presets of your own.

1 Select one of the Memory presets (see above).

2 Press ↓ (cursor down) to select 'Detailed Settings' then press ENTER.

Video Adjust Memory1 Detailed Settings

3 Adjust the picture quality settings.

Memory1 Recall Settings ← Memory1 → Contrast min max Brightness min max Chroma Level min max

• Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to select a setting.
• Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust the current setting.
• Press DISPLAY (SHIFT + 8) to switch between full and single view.
• You can recall the preset number from the Recall Settings menu item.

You can adjust any or all of the following picture quality settings:

• Contrast – Adjusts the contrast between light and dark.
• Brightness – Adjusts the overall brightness.
• Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated colors appear.

4 Press ENTER to save the preset and exit the Video Adjust screen.

Chapter 11

Initial Settings menu

Using the Initial Settings menu

The Initial Settings menu gives you complete control in setting up your DVD system, including video output settings and parental lock settings, among others.

If an option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current time. This is usually because a disc is playing. Stop the disc, then change the setting.

1 Press HOME MENU and select 'Initial Settings' from the on-screen display.

HOME MENU DVD Play Mode Video Adjust Initial Settings Disc Navigator

2 Select the setup category from the list on the left, then select an item from the menu list to the right.

3 Make the setting you want.

Note

- The language options shown in the on-screen display illustrations on the following pages may not correspond to those available in your country or region.

Video Output settings

TV Screen

- Default setting: 4:3 (Letter Box)

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options TV Screen Component Out S-Video Out ■ 4:3 (Letter Box) 4:3 (Pan&Scan) 16:9 (Wide)

If you have a widescreen TV, select the 16:9 (Wide) setting—widescreen DVD software is then shown using the full screen area. When playing software recorded in conventional (4:3) format, the settings on your TV will determine how the material is presented—see the manual that came with your TV for details on what options are available.

If you have a conventional TV, select either 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan). In Letter Box mode, widescreen software is shown with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. Pan & Scan chops the sides off widescreen material to make it fit the 4:3 screen (so even though the image looks larger on the screen, you're actually seeing less of the picture). See also Screen sizes and disc formats on page 85.

Component Out

You only need to make this setting if you connected this system to your TV using the component video outputs.

- Default setting: Interlace

graph TD
    A["Initial Settings"] --> B["Video Output"]
    A --> C["Language"]
    A --> D["Display"]
    A --> E["Options"]
    B --> F["TV Screen"]
    C --> G["Component Out"]
    D --> H["S-Video Out"]
    I["Progressive"] --> J["■ Interlace"]

If you have a progressive-scan compatible TV, set this to Progressive for flicker-free video output. If your TV is not compatible with progressive-scan video, set to Interlace. Check the operating instructions that came with your TV if you're unsure about its compatibility.

When setting to Progressive, you have to press ENTER once more to confirm (or RETURN to cancel). See also below for important information on progressive scan video.

About progressive scan video

Compared to interlace video, progressive scan video effectively doubles the scanning rate of the picture, resulting in a very stable, flicker-free image. Progressive scan video is available only from the component video output.

Important

- When TV system is set to AUTO or NTSC only: When Component Out (above) is set to Progressive, there is no video output from the VIDEO and S-VIDEO jacks. If you

want to display video on more than one monitor simultaneously, make sure that it is set to Interlace. See also Setting the TV System on page 74.

- If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a progressive scan signal and switch the system to progressive, you will not be able to see any picture at all. In this case, press ⏻ STANDBY/ON to put the system in standby, then press and hold the front panel ■ (stop) button for about 8 seconds until the display shows Mem.Clr.? Press the front panel ◀◀◀◀◀ or ▶▶▶▶▶ I button so that the display shows Interlace?. Press the front panel ▶/Ⅱ button to set to interlace and switch the system back on.

- When TV system is set to AUTO or NTSC only: When set to Progressive, PAL and NTSC discs are both output as progressive NTSC video. See page 74. - When TV System is set to PAL only: Progressive video is not output. See page 74.

Compatibility of this system with progressive-scan TVs.

This system is compatible with progressive video Macro Vision System Copy Guard.

CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE "STANDARD DEFINITION" OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

This player is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors: PDP-503HDG, PDP-433HDG progressive scan-compatible TVs.

S-Video Out

You only need to make this setting if you connected this system to your TV using an S-video cable.

- Default setting: S2

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options TV Screen Component Out S-Video Out S1 ■ S2

If you find that the picture is stretched or distorted on the default S2 setting, try changing it to S1.

Language settings

Audio Language

- Default setting: English

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Audio Language Subtitle Language DVD Menu Lang. Subtitle Display ■ English French Spanish Chinese Other Language

This setting is your preferred audio language for DVD discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a disc, the system automatically plays the disc in that language.

The DVD format recognizes 136 different languages. Select Other Language if you want to specify a language other than those listed. See also Selecting languages using the language code list on page 85.

Tip

• You can usually switch between the languages recorded on a DVD disc during playback using the AUDIO button. (This does not affect this setting.) See Switching DVD audio language on page 52.
• Some DVD discs set the audio language automatically when loaded, overriding the audio language you set in the Initial Settings menu.
  • Discs with two or more audio languages usually allow you to select the audio language from the disc menu. Press DVD MENU to access the disc menu.

Subtitle Language

- Default setting: English

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Audio Language Subtitle Language DVD Menu Lang. Subtitle Display ■English French Spanish Chinese Other Language

This setting is your preferred subtitle language for DVD discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a disc, the system automatically plays the disc with those subtitles.

The DVD format recognizes 136 different languages. Select Other Language if you want to specify a language other than those listed. See also Selecting languages using the language code list on page 85.

Tip

• You can usually change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD disc during playback using the SUBTITLE button. (This does not affect this setting.) See Switching subtitles on page 53.
• Some DVD discs set the subtitle language automatically when loaded, overriding the subtitle language you set in the Initial Settings menu.
  • Discs with two or more subtitle languages usually allow you to select the subtitle language from the disc menu. Press DVD MENU to access the disc menu.

DVD Menu Language

- Default setting: w/Subtitle Lang.

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Audio Language Subtitle Language DVD Menu Lang. Subtitle Display ■ w/Subtitle Lang. English French Spanish Chinese Other Language

Some multilingual discs have disc menus in several languages. This setting specifies in which language the disc menus should appear. Leave on the default setting for menus to appear in the same language as the Subtitle Language setting—see above.

The DVD format recognizes 136 different languages. Select Other Language if you want to specify a language other than those listed. See also Selecting languages using the language code list on page 85.

Subtitle Display

- Default setting: On

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Audio Language Subtitle Language DVD Menu Lang. Subtitle Display ■ On Off

When set to On, the system displays subtitles according to the Subtitle Language setting. Set to Off to switch subtitles off altogether.

Display settings

OSD Language

- Default setting: English

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options OSD Language On Screen Display Angle Indicator English français Español 漢語

This sets the language of this system's on-screen displays.

On Screen Display

- Default setting: On

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options OSD Language On Screen Display Angle Indicator ■ On Off

This sets whether operation displays are shown on-screen (Play, Resume, Scan and so on.) Note that when set to Off, you won't be able to display disc information on-screen.

Angle Indicator

- Default setting: On

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options OSD Language On Screen Display Angle Indicator ■ On Off

If you prefer not to see the camera icon on-screen during multi-angle scenes on DVD discs, change this setting to Off.

Options

Parental Lock

• Default level: Off
• Default password: none
• Default country code: us (2119)

Some DVD Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. If the player is set to a lower level than the disc, the disc won't play. This gives you some control about what your children watch on your DVD system.

Some discs also support the Country Code feature. Certain scenes on these discs will not be played, depending on the country code you set.

Before you can set the Parental Lock level or the Country Code you must register a password. As the password owner, you can change the Parental Lock level or Country Code whenever you like. You can also change the password.

Note

• Not all discs that you may consider inappropriate for your children use the Parental Lock feature. These discs will always play without requiring the password first.
• If you forget your password, you'll need to reset the system to its factory settings (see Resetting the system on page 75), then register a new password.

Registering a new password

You must register a password before you can change the Parental Lock level or enter a Country Code.

1 Select 'Password'.

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock PhotoViewer Password Level Change Country Code

2 Use the number buttons to enter a 4-digit password.

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock: Register Code Number * * * *

The numbers you enter show up as asterisks (*) on-screen.

3 Press ENTER to register the password and return to the Options menu screen.

If you forget your password, you can reset the system then register a new one. See Resetting the system on page 75 for how to reset the system.

Changing your password

To change your password, confirm your existing password then enter a new one.

1 Select 'Password Change'.

graph TD
    A["Video Output"] --> B["Options"]
    C["Language Display"] --> B
    D["Parental Lock"] --> E["PhotoViewer"]
    F["Password Change"] --> G["Level Change"]
    F --> H["Country Code"]

2 Use the number buttons to enter your existing password, then press ENTER.

The numbers appear as asterisks as you enter them.

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock: Password Change Password * * * * New Password _ _ _ _ _

3 Enter a new password.

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock: Password Change Password * * * * New Password * * * *

4 Press ENTER to register the new password and return to the Options menu screen.

Setting/changing the Parental Lock level

1 Select 'Level Change'.

graph TD
    A["Video Output"] --> B["Options"]
    C["Language"] --> B
    D["Display"] --> B
    E["Parental Lock"] --> F["PhotoViewer"]
    G["Password Change"] --> H["Level Change"]
    I["Country Code"] --> H

2 Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER.

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock : Level Change Password 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 off

3 Select a new level.

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock : Level Change Password 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 off

Press ← (cursor left) repeatedly to lock more levels (more discs will require the password); press → (cursor right) to unlock levels. You can't lock level 1.

4 Press ENTER to set the new level and return to the Options menu screen.

Setting/changing the Country Code

You may also want to refer to the Country code list on page 86.

1 Select 'Country Code'.

graph TD
    A["Video Output"] --> B["Language Display"]
    B --> C["Options"]
    D["Parental Lock"] --> E["PhotoViewer"]
    F["Password Change"] --> G["Level Change"]
    G --> H["Country Code"]

2 Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER.

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock: Country Code Password Country Code List Code us 2 1 1 9

3 Select a country code.

There are two ways you can do this.

- Select by code letter: Use ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) to change the country code.

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock: Country Code Password Country Code List Code us 2 1 1 9

- Select by code number: Press → (cursor right) then use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit country code (you can find the Country code list on page 86.)

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock: Country Code Password Country Code List Code us 2 1 1 9

4 Press ENTER to set the new Country Code and return to the Options menu screen.

Note

- Changing the country code does not take effect until the next disc is loaded (or the current disc is reloaded).

PhotoViewer

- Default setting: On

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock PhotoViewer On Off

This setting is important if you load a disc that contains both WMA/MP3 audio files and JPEG picture files.

The default On setting allows you to view only the JPEG files on this kind of disc. Set to Off to be able to play the WMA/MP3 audio files. Note that when this setting is changed, discs already loaded (other than in the play position) that contain both WMA/MP3 audio files and JPEG picture files will show up as ??? in the Disc Navigator and program list screens until they are reloaded.

Chapter 12

Additional information

Switching off the demo

- Default setting: Demo On

This system has an automatic demo feature that starts when the system is plugged in for the first time.

1 Switch the system into standby.

2 Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT + HOME MENU).

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select 'Demo MODE?', then press ENTER.

4 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to select 'Demo Off?' (or 'Demo On?') then press ENTER to confirm.

Note

- After setting the clock, the demo mode switches off automatically. However, if you unplug the system from the wall outlet, the demo mode will revert to Demo On (and the clock will be reset).

Setting the TV System

The default setting of this player is AUTO, and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs, you should leave it set to AUTO. If you experience picture distortion with some discs, set the TV system to match your country or region's system. Doing this, however, may restrict the kinds of disc you can watch. The table below shows what kinds of disc are compatible with each setting (AUTO, PAL and NTSC).

- Default setting: Auto

1 Switch the system into standby.

2 Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT + HOME MENU).

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select 'TV System?', then press ENTER.

4 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to select 'Auto?', 'NTSC?' or 'PAL?'.

5 Press ENTER to confirm.

Note

- You have to switch the player into standby (press ⏻ STANDBY/ON) before each change.

DiscPlayer setting
Type	Format	NTSC	PAL	AUTO
DVD / Super VCD	NTSC	NTSC	MOD.PAL	NTSC
	PAL	NTSC	PAL	PAL
Video CD	NTSC	NTSC	MOD.PAL	NTSC
	PAL	NTSC	PAL	PAL
CD / no disc —		NTSC	PAL	NTSC or PAL

Watching NTSC on a PAL TV (MOD. PAL)

Most models of the newly developed countdown PAL TV system detect 50 Hz (PAL)/60 Hz (NTSC) and automatically switch vertical amplitude, resulting in a display without vertical shrinkage. However, in some cases, the image may appear without color.

If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control, you may not be able to watch NTSC discs because of picture roll. If the TV has a V-Hold control, adjust it until the picture stops rolling.

On some TVs, the picture may shrink vertically, leaving black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction; it is caused by the NTSC to PAL conversion.

Child Lock

- Default setting: Lock Off

This system has a child lock feature that makes the front panel buttons and controls inoperative. This is useful when you've set the wake-up timer and don't want the system switched on before it activates.

1 Switch the system into standby.

2 Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT + HOME MENU).

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select 'Child Lock?', then press ENTER.

4 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to select 'Lock On?' or 'Lock Off?'.

5 Press ENTER to confirm.

Changing the clock format

- Default setting: 12-Hour

You can choose to display the clock in either 12 or 24 hour formats.

1 Switch the system into standby.

2 Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT + HOME MENU).

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select '12/24 Hour?', then press ENTER.

4 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to select either '12-Hour?' or '24-Hour?'.

5 Press ENTER to confirm.

Changing the frequency step (Except for Saudi Arabia mode)

- Default setting: FM50 AM 9

If you find that you can't tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/region.

1 Switch the system into standby.

2 Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT + HOME MENU).

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select 'FM AM STEP?', then press ENTER.

4 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to select 'FM 50 AM 9?' or 'FM100 AM10?' then press ENTER to confirm.

Resetting the system

Use this procedure to reset all system settings to the factory default.

1 Switch the system into standby.

2 Press and hold the front panel ■ (stop) button for about 8 seconds until the display shows 'Mem.Clr.?'.

3 Press the from panel ▶/|| button.

All the system's settings are now reset, and you should see the welcome screen.

Using and taking care of discs

Titles, chapters and tracks

DVD discs are generally divided into one or more titles. Titles may be further subdivided into chapters.

graph LR
    A["Step 1: Leaf"] --> B["Step 2: Tree"]
    B --> C["Step 3: Bird"]
    C --> D["Step 4: Wave"]
    D --> E["Step 5: Person"]

CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs are divided into tracks.

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6

CD-ROMs contain folders and files. MP3 and WMA files are referred to as tracks. Folders may contain further folders.

graph LR
    A["Folder A"] --> B["Folder B"]
    B --> C["Folder C"]
    C --> D["Track 1"]
    C --> E["Track 2"]
    C --> F["Track 3"]
    C --> G["Track 1 File 1"]
    C --> H["File 2"]

DVD Video regions

All DVD Video discs carry a region mark on the case somewhere that indicates which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with. Your DVD system also has a region mark, which you can find on the rear panel. Discs from incompatible regions will not play in this system. Discs marked ALL will play in any player.

The diagram below shows the various DVD regions of the world.

World map with numbered regions and labeled areas, likely representing continents and key countries

Handling discs

When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge.

Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback performance. Take care also not to scratch the label side of the disc. Although not as fragile as the recorded side, scratches can still result in a disc becoming unusable.

Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center to the outside edge as shown in the diagram below.

Illustration of a hand holding a cup with a cloth, showing a circular object on the cup (no text or symbols)

Wipe lightly from the center of the disc using straight strokes.

Don't wipe the disc surface using circular strokes.

If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents, including products designed for cleaning vinyl records.

Storing discs

Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable than vinyl records, you should still take care to handle and store discs correctly. When you're not using a disc, return it to its case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight).

Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing instrument. These could all damage the disc.

For more detailed care information see the instructions that come with discs.

Do not load more than one disc into the player at a time.

Discs to avoid

Discs spin at high speed inside the player. If you can see that a disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk using it—you could end up damaging the player.

Symbol of a crossed-out circle with four circular elements, no text or labels present

This system is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs.

Proper installation and maintenance of this system

Hints on installation

We want you to enjoy using this system for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a suitable location for it:

Do...

√ Use in a well-ventilated room.
√ Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack.

Don't...

✗ Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity, including near radiators and other heat-generating appliances.
✗ Place on a window sill or other place where the system will be exposed to direct sunlight.
✗ Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment.
✗ Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use.
✗ Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interference—especially if the television uses an indoor antenna.
✗ Use in a kitchen or other room where the system may be exposed to smoke or steam.
✗ Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth—this may prevent proper cooling of the system unit.

✗ Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the system unit's feet.

Cleaning the pickup lens

The DVD player's lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service center. Although lens cleaners are commercially available, we do not recommend using them since some may damage the lens.

Problems with condensation

Condensation may form inside the system unit if it is brought into a warm room from outside, or if the temperature of the room rises quickly. Although the condensation won't damage the system, it may temporarily impair its performance. For this reason you should leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about an hour before switching on and using.

Moving the system unit

If you need to move the main system unit, first remove all discs, then press Ⓧ STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the system off. Wait for Good Bye to disappear from the display, then unplug the power cable. Never lift or move the system unit during playback—discs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged.

Note

- Unplugging the system before Good Bye disappears from the display may cause the system to return to the factory settings.

Power cable caution

Handle the power cable by the plug part. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cable, and never touch the power cable when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the system unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cable or pinch the cable in any other way. Never make a knot in the cable or tie it with other cables. The power cable should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cable can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cable once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

Connecting external antennas

External AM antenna

Use 5–6 meters (15–18 feet) of vinyl-insulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the AM loop antenna connected.

Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) M/A LOOP ANTenna FM QBAL M/A LOOP ANTenna

External FM antenna

Use 75Ω coaxial cable to hook up an external FM antenna.

75Ω coaxial cable ANTENIA FM UNIBAL 75° AN LOOP ANTENIA

Connecting auxiliary components

This system has both stereo analog inputs and outputs, as well as a coaxial digital input. Use these to connect external components, such as your VCR, MD or CD-R recorder.

Tape deck, etc. AUDIO INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO COXIAL IN OUT IN IN LINE 1 TV ANTENIA FM UNBAL 75° M1 LOOP ANTENIA

- Connect the LINE 1 (IN) jacks to the analog outputs of an external playback component.

These include components such as a VCR or cassette deck. Connect using RCA pin-plug stereo cables. See also Reducing the TV and line signal levels below.

- Connect the LINE 1 (OUT) jacks to the analog inputs of an external recording component.

These include components such as a cassette deck, VCR, MD or another recorder with analog inputs. Connect using RCA pin-plug stereo cables.

- Connect the COAX IN (LINE 2) jack on the rear panel to the coaxial digital output of an external playback component.

COAXIAL IN LINE 2

These include digital components such as an MD player, digital satellite, or a game system. Connect using a coaxial digital cable (not supplied).

Reducing the TV and line signal levels

- Default setting: ATT 6dB

Some sources may produce a high signal level which may produce unpleasant distortion from the speakers. In such cases, you may need to reduce the signal level of the auxiliary source (connected to the TV or LINE 1 analog inputs) by switching on the attenuator.

1 Switch the system into standby.

2 Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT + HOME MENU).

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select 'TV ATT?' or 'LINE1 ATT?', then press ENTER.

4 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to select 'ATT OFF', 'ATT 6dB' or 'ATT 10dB'.

If the ATT 6dB setting still results in distorted sound, try the ATT 10dB setting.

5 Press ENTER to confirm.

Recording mode

The Recording mode allows you to make analog recordings from the LINE 1 (OUT) jacks.

When Recording mode is on, most sound-related functions (including SURROUND, ADVANCED, AUTO, SYSTEM SETUP)

become inactive. The display will briefly blink RecMode On if you try and use a prohibited function while Recording mode is on.

When Recording mode is off, the audio from the analog output may be interrupted, depending on the operation.

1 Press SOUND MODE.

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select 'Rec Mode?'.

3 Press ENTER.

4 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to select 'R.Mode On' or 'R.Mode Off'.

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

Important

- If the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

General

Problem	Remedy
The power does not turn on.	Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel. This could cause the system to shut off automatically.
No sound is output when a function is selected.	If you're using the line input, make sure the component is connected correctly (see Connecting auxiliary components on page 79).Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.Adjust the VOLUME.
No image is output when playing discs.	Make sure the TV is connected correctly (see Connecting to your TV on page 17).Reset the video output to interlace (see About progressive scan video on page 68).
No sound from surround or center speakers.	Refer to Setting the channel levels on page 63 to check the speaker levels.Check that you haven't selected the STEREO sound mode (see Listening in stereo on page 39).Check that the Virtual mode is not on (see Using the Advanced Surround effects on page 40).Connect the speakers properly (see Connecting the speakers on page 14).
Can't operate the remote control.	Replace the batteries (see Putting the batteries in the remote control on page 9).Operate within 7 m, 30^ of the remote sensor on the front panel (see Using the remote control on page 10).Remove any obstacles or operate from another position.Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.
Timer indicator is blinking and the system will not switch on.	Unplug the system, then plug back in. Wait for one minute then switch on.Make sure the fan at the rear of the system unit is not being blocked.Check that the speakers are connected correctly.Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model.If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.

DVD/CD/Video CD player

Problem Remedy
The disc is ejected automatically after loading.	Clean the disc.Align the disc properly in the disc guide.If the region number on a DVD-video disc does not match the number on the system unit, the disc cannot be used (seeDVD Video regionson page 76).Allow time for any condensation inside the system unit to evaporate.Avoid using the system near an air-conditioning unit.
Playback is not possible. • If the disc is loaded upside down, reload the disc with the label side face up.
Picture playback stops and the operation buttons cannot be used.	Press ■ (stop), then ▶ (play) to start playback again.Switch the power off once, then on again using the front panel ⏻ STANDBY/ON button.
Settings are canceled. • When the power is cut due to power failure or by unplugging the power cable, settings will be canceled.
No picture/No color. • Check that connections are correct and that plugs are inserted fully.• Check the instruction manual of the TV/monitor to make sure the TV/monitor settings are incorrect.
Screen is stretched or aspect does not change.	TheTV Screensetting is incorrect. Set the TV Screen option to match the TV/monitor you're using (seeTV Screenon page 67).
Problem	Remedy
CD won’t play. • Set the PhotoViewer menu option in the Initial Settings menu to to be able to play some copy-protected CDs. See also PhotoViewer on page 73.	Off
When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV selector, there is disturbance in the playback picture.	• This system uses copy-protection technology which may prevent recording or cause picture problems when connected through a VCR or AV selector. This is not a malfunction.
Picture disturbance during playback or dark.	• This system is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard. Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this type of disc is played back, stripes etc., may appear on some sections of the picture depending on the TV. This is not a malfunction.• Discs respond differently to particular system functions. This may result in the screen becoming black for a brief instant or shaking slightly when the function is executed. These problems are largely due to differences between discs and disc content and are not malfunctions of this system.
Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume.	• DVDs and CDs use different recording methods. This is not a malfunction.

WMA/MP3/JPEG discs

Problem Remedy
CD-ROM disc is not recognized by the system.	Make sure that the CD-ROM was recorded using the ISO 9660 disc format. SeeDisc / content format playback compatibility on page 10 for other disc compatibility information.
Files don't show up in the Disc Navigator/Photo Browser.	The files on the disc must be named with the correct file extension: .mp3 for MP3 files; .wma for WMA files; .jpg for JPEG files (upper or lower-case is OK). SeeDisc / content format playback compatibility on page 10 for other disc compatibility information.
Can play JPEG files, but not WMA/MP3 files on the same disc (or vice versa).	Set the PhotoViewer menu option in the Initial Settings menu to Off to be able to access the WMA/MP3 files. Set to On to be able to play the JPEG files. See also PhotoViewer on page 73.

Tuner

Problem	Remedy
Auto tuning does not pick up some stations.	• The radio signal is weak. Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good signal. For more sensitive tuning, connect an outdoor antenna.
Sound is mono only. • Check that the tuner is not set to FM mono (see reception on page 36).	Improving poor FM
Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.	• Tune into the correct frequency.• Connect the antenna (see Connecting the supplied antennas on page 19 and Connecting external antennas on page 78).• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall.• Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see Connecting external antennas on page 78).• Adjust the direction and position for best reception.• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (see AM loop antenna on page 19 and Connecting external antennas on page 78).• Turn off any other equipment that may be causing the noise or move it away from the system unit.• The tuning interval is incorrect for your country or region. Try switching the tuning interval (frequency step) (see Changing the frequency step on page 75).

Error Messages

Message Description
Child Lock	This message appears when the front panel buttons are pressed when the child lock feature is active. See Child Lock on page 75 for more on switching on/off the child lock.
Rec Mode On	Blinks rapidly for 2 seconds when an operation is prohibited because the Recording Mode is on (see Recording mode on page 80).
Phones In	Blinks rapidly for 2 seconds when an operation is prohibited because headphones are connected.
96K Stereo	Blinks rapidly for 2 seconds when an operation is prohibited because the source is digital 88.2 or 96kHz PCM.
No Surr. SP	Blinks rapidly for 2 seconds when an operation is prohibited because there is no surround speaker output.
Muting	Blinks rapidly for 2 seconds when an operation is prohibited because the sound is muted (see Muting the sound on page 42).
Exit	Appears briefly when a menu is automatically exited after a set period of inactivity.

Screen sizes and disc formats

DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspects, ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3.

Televisions also come in different aspect ratios; 'standard' 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.

Widescreen TV users

If you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting (page 67) of this system should be set to 16:9 (Wide).

When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format, you can use the TV controls to select how the picture is presented. Your TV may offer various zoom and stretch options; see the instructions that came with your TV for details.

Please note that some movie aspect ratios are wider than 16:9, so even though you have a widescreen TV, these discs will still play in a 'letterbox' style with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

Standard TV users

If you have a standard TV, the TV Screen setting (page 67) of this system should be set to 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan&Scan), depending on which you prefer.

Set to 4:3 (Letter Box), widescreen discs are shown with black bars top and bottom.

Set to 4:3 (Pan&Scan), widescreen discs are shown with the left and right sides cropped. Although the picture looks larger, you don't actually see the whole picture.

Please note that many widescreen discs override the system's settings so that the disc is shown in letterbox format regardless of the setting.

Tip

- Using the 16:9 (Wide) setting with a standard 4:3 TV, or either of the 4:3 settings with a widescreen TV, will result in a distorted picture.

Selecting languages using the language code list

Some of the language options (such as 'DVD Language' in the Setup Navigator) allow you to set your preferred language from any of the 136 languages listed in the Language code list on page 86.

1 Select 'Other Language'.

2 Use the ←/→ (cursor left/right) buttons to select either a code letter or a code number.

3 Use the ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to select a code letter or a code number.

See Language code list on page 86 for a complete list of languages and codes.

Language code list

Language (Language code letter), Language code

Japanese (ja), 1001

English (en), 0514

French (fr), 0618

German (de), 0405

Italian (it), 0920

Spanish (es), 0519

Dutch (nl), 1412

Russian (ru). 1821

Chinese (zh), 2608

Korean (ko), 1115

Greek (el), 0512

Afar (aa), 0101

Abkhazian (ab), 0102

Hungarian (hu), 0821

Armenian (hy), 0825

Interlingua (ia), 0901

Interlingue (ie), 0905

Inupiak (ik), 0911

Indonesian (in), 0914

Icelandic (is), 0919

Hebrew (iw), 0923

Yiddish (ji), 1009

Javanese (jw), 1023

Georgian (ka), 1101

Kazakh (kk), 1111

Greenlandic (kl), 1112

Cambodian (km), 1113

Kannada (kn), 1114

Kashmiri (ks), 1119

Kurdish (ku), 1121

Kirghiz (ky), 1125

Latin (la), 1201

Lingala (In), 1214

Laothian (lo), 1215

Lithuanian (lt), 1220

Latvian (lv), 1222

Malagasy (mg), 1307

Maori (mi), 1309

Macedonian (mk), 1311

Malayalam (ml), 1312

Mongolian (mn), 1314

Moldavian (mo). 1315

Marathi (mr). 1318

Malay (ms), 1319

Maltese (mt). 1320

Burmese (my), 1325

Nauru (na), 1401

Nepali (ne), 1405

Norwegian (no), 1415

Occitan (oc), 1503

Oromo (om), 1513

Oriya (or), 1518

Panjabi (pa), 1601

Polish (pl), 1612

Pashto, Pushto (ps), 1619

Portuguese (pt), 1620

Quechua (qu), 1721

Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813

Kirundi (rn), 1814

Romanian (ro), 1815

Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823

Sanskrit (sa), 1901

Sindhi (sd), 1904

Sangho (sg), 1907

Serbo-Croatian (sh), 1908

Sinhalese (si), 1909

Slovak (sk), 1911

Slovenian (sl), 1912

Samoan (sm), 1913

Shona (sn), 1914

Somali (so), 1915

Albanian (sq), 1917

Serbian (sr). 1918

Siswati (ss), 1919

Sesotho (st), 1920

Vietnamese (vi), 2209

Volapük (vo), 2215

Wolof (wo), 2315

Xhosa (xh), 2408

Yoruba (yo), 2515

Zulu (zu), 2621

Country code list

Country, Country code, Country code letter

Argentina, 0118, ar

Australia, 0121, au

Austria, 0120, at

Belgium, 0205, be

Brazil, 0218, br

Canada, 0301, ca

Chile, 0312, cl

China, 0314, cn

Denmark, 0411, dk

Finland, 0609, fi

France, 0618, fr

Germany, 0405, de

Hong Kong, 0811, hk

India, 0914, in

Indonesia, 0904, id

Italy, 0920, it

Japan, 1016, jp

Korea, Republic of, 1118, kr

Malaysia, 1325, my

Mexico, 1324, mx

Netherlands, 1412, nl

New Zealand, 1426, nz

Norway, 1415, no

Pakistan, 1611, pk

Philippines, 1608. ph

Portugal, 1620, pt

Russian Federation, 1821, ru

Singapore, 1907, sg

Spain, 0519, es

Switzerland, 0308, ch

Sweden, 1905, se

Taiwan, 2023, tw

Thailand, 2008, th

United Kingdom, 0702, gb

United States of America, 2119, us

Glossary

Analog audio

An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio.

Aspect ratio

The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as it is high).

Digital audio

An indirect representation of sound by numbers. During recording, the sound is measured at discrete intervals (44,100 times a second for CD audio) by an analog-to-digital converter, generating a stream of numbers. On playback, a digital-to-analog converter generates an analog signal based on these numbers. See also Sampling frequency and Analog audio.

Dolby Digital / Pro Logic II

Dolby Digital uses up to 5.1 discrete channels of audio for surround sound. The front, center and surround channels are full range, while a Low Frequency Effects channel delivers bass sounds often used for sound effects (hence 5.1 channels).

Dolby Pro Logic II is a matrix decoding system that extracts 4.1 (Dolby Pro Logic) or 5.1 (Dolby Pro Logic II) channel surround sound from a two channel source.

DRM

DRM (Digital Rights Management) is a type of server software developed to enable secure distribution of paid content over the Web, recently incorporated by WMA (Windows Media Audio).

DTS

DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a surround system different from Dolby Digital that has become a popular surround sound format for movies.

Dynamic range

The difference between the quietest and loudest sounds possible in an audio signal (without distorting or getting lost in noise). Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are capable of a very wide dynamic range, delivering dramatic cinema-like effects.

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File)

A file format developed by Fuji Photo Film for digital still cameras. Digital cameras from various manufacturers use this compressed file format which carries date, time and thumbnail information, as well as the picture data.

File extension

A tag added to the end of a filename to indicate the type of file. For example, “.mp3” indicates an MP3 file.

ISO 9660

International standard for the volume and file structure of CD-ROM discs.

JPEG

A file format used for still images, such as photographs and illustrations. JPEG files are identified by the file extension ".jpg" or ".JPG". Most digital cameras use this format.

MP3

MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file format. Files are recognized by their file extension ".mp3" or ".MP3".

MPEG audio

An audio format used on Video CD/Super VCDs and some DVD discs. This system can convert MPEG audio to PCM format for wider compatibility with digital recorders and AV amplifiers. See also PCM.

MPEG video

The video format used for Video CD/Super VCDs and DVDs. Video CD/Super VCD uses the older MPEG-1 standard, while DVD uses the newer and much better quality MPEG-2 standard.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

The most common system of encoding digital audio, found on CDs and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a lot of data compared to formats such as Dolby Digital and MPEG audio. See also Digital audio.

PBC (Playback Control) (Video CD/Super VCD only)

A system of navigating a Video CD/Super VCD through on-screen menus recorded onto the disc. Especially good for discs that you would normally not watch from beginning to end all at once—karaoke discs, for example.

Regions (DVD-Video only)

These associate discs and players with particular areas of the world. This system will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your system by looking on the rear panel. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or all regions).

Sampling frequency

The rate at which sound is measured to be turned into digital audio data. The higher the rate, the better the sound quality, but the more digital information is generated. Standard CD audio has a sampling frequency of 44.1kHz, which means 44,100 samples (measurements) per second. See also Digital audio.

WMA

WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 8 or Windows Media Player for Windows XP. Files are recognized by their file extension ".wma" or ".WMA".

Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Specifications

Amplifier section

Continuous Power Output (RMS):

Front, center, surround. . . . 100 W per channel (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)

Subwoofer ... 100 W (100 Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)

Disc section

Digital audio

characteristics ..... DVD fs: 96 kHz, 24-bit

Type. . . . . . DVD system, video CD system and compact disc digital audio system

Frequency response ..... 4 Hz to 44 kHz

Wow and Flutter. . . . . . Limit of measurement (±0.001 % W.PEAK) or less (JEITA)

FM tuner section

Frequency range .....87.5 - 108 MHz

Antenna 75 Ω, unbalanced

AM tuner section

Frequency range

With 9 kHz step ..... 531 kHz to 1,602 kHz

With 10 kHz step ..... 530 kHz to 1,700 kHz

(Except for Saudi Arabia model)

Antenna....Loop antenna

Miscellaneous

Power requirements

..... AC 120-127V / 220-230V / 240V / 50/60Hz

Power consumption 180 W

Power consumption in standby

0.40 W (120V/60Hz)

0.58 W (127V/ 50/60Hz)

Dimensions . . . 420 (W) x 125 (H) x 448 (D) mm

Weight 9.8 kg

Accessories (DVD/CD receiver)

Remote control 1

AA/R6P dry cell batteries....2

Video cable (yellow plugs) 1

AM loop antenna 1

FM antenna 1

Power cable....1

(Central and South American model x2)

Power plug adapter .... 1

(Central and South American model, PX

model and Duty-free model within Japan only)

Warranty card 1

(Australian and New Zealand model only)

Operating instructions

Speaker System

Front speakers

Enclosure .... Closed-box bookshelf type

(magnetically shielded)

System.....2-way system

Speakers

Woofer 10 cm cone type

Tweeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 cm cone type

Nominal impedance....6 Ω

Frequency range ..... 60 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum Input Power.....100 W

Dimensions. . . .145 (W) x 235 (H) x 204 (D) mm

Weight 2 kg

Center speaker

Enclosure .... Closed-box bookshelf type

(magnetically shielded)

System.....8.7 cm 1-way system

Speakers....8.7 cm cone type

Nominal impedance....6 Ω

Frequency range ..... 70 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum Input Power.....100 W

Dimensions. . . . .310 (W) x 110 (H) x 85 (D) mm

Weight 1 kg

Surround speakers

Enclosure .... Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded)

System.....8.7 cm 1-way system

Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.7 cm cone type

Nominal impedance....6 Ω

Frequency range 90 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum Input Power.....100 W

Dimensions. . . . 110 (W) x 155 (H) x 82 (D) mm

Weight 0.8 kg

Subwoofer

Enclosure .... Bass-reflex floor type

System. 16 cm 1-way system

Speaker 16 cm cone type

Nominal impedance....6 Ω

Frequency range 35 Hz to 2 kHz

Maximum Input Power.....100 W

Dimensions. . . .190 (W) x 360 (H) x 327 (D) mm

Weight 5.0 kg

Accessories (Speaker system)

Speaker cables....6 non-skid pads.... 1 sheet

Note

- Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice, due to improvements.

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