Speaker Setup Guide

Chapter 1
Safety precautions when setting up
When assembling the speakers, lay them down flat on their side to avoid accidents or injury. Make sure to use a stable surface when assembling, setting up, and placing the speakers. If the speakers are to be used in a stacked configuration, always use the provided brackets to secure them together (page 8).

Front surround setup

This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker placement isnt possible or you want to avoid running long speaker cables in your listening area. The surround left and right speakers should be about 1.5 m apart.
Surround left Center Front left Front right Surround right Center

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Home theater sound setup
Depending on the size and characteristics of your room, you can place your speakers in one of two ways using this system.

Listening position

Subwoofer

Standard surround setup

This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theater sound. The front left and right speakers should be about 1.8 m to 2.7 m apart.

Front left Front right

*When center speakers are placed in the center. FR FL SL C SR
Center Subwoofer Surround left Surround right
*When center speakers are placed in the center. FL C

Preparing the speakers

1 Attach the non-skid pads to the base of each speaker (as shown). Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the base (flat surface) of each speaker.
Non-skid pads (for satellite speakers)
As shown in the illustration, stack the speakers. Align the brackets with the screw holes on the back of the two speakers, and use the two screws to fix in place. Standard surround setup:

Left Front speaker Right

Center speaker Green

Front speaker

Center speaker

Surround speaker

Bracket Center speaker Screw
Non-skid pads (for subwoofer)
2 (When mounting center speakers to right and left) Stack the speakers and fix with the bracket. Each speaker is provided with a color-coded indicator on the label on the rear side to assist identification. Refer to the color indicators and install the speakers correctly.

Color indicator

Front surround setup:
Left Blue Right Surround Grey speaker Center speaker
Using the supplied speaker stands
When setting up the front surround, the supplied accessory speaker stand can be used. Apply the non-skid pads (for speaker stand) to the four corners of the speaker stand and set the speakers on the stand.

Color-coded wire (Connect to speaker) Color-coded connector (Connect to rear panel)

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a. Bend the stand in the direction indicated by the arrow. b. Clip the loop onto the stand. c. If you want to fix to a wall or other surface, perform step b after first securing the stand with screws. It is recommended that you determine the reception strength before securing the stand with the screws. 2 Connect the AM and FM antennas1. a. Connect one wire of the AM loop antenna to each AM antenna terminal2. For each terminal, press down on the tab to open; insert the wire, then release to secure.
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Since there is only one terminal to connect the two center speakers, you will need to use the supplied Y-cable for the connection. Twist and pull off the protective shields on each wire.
b. Push the FM antenna3 plug onto the center pin of the FM antenna socket.
Connect the wires to the speaker. Each speaker in the illustration can be identified by means of the color-coded indicator provided on the rear-surface label.
Note 1 Keep antenna cables away from the receiver and other cables. If reception with the supplied antenna is poor, see Improving poor FM reception and Improving poor AM sound on page 45 or Connecting external antennas on page 61. Do not attach any antenna other than the provided loop antenna, or an external antenna as described on page 61. 2 Dont let it come into contact with metal objects and avoid placing near computers, television sets or other electrical appliances. If radio reception is poor, you may be able improve it by re-inserting each antenna wire into the opposite terminal. For best reception, do not untwist the AM loop antenna wires or wrap them around the loop antenna. 3 To ensure optimum reception, make sure the FM antenna is fully extended and not coiled or hanging at the rear of the unit.
Match the color-coded wire with the color indicator on the label, then insert the colorcoded wire into the red (+) side and the other wire into the black () side.
Black () Red (+) Color-coded wire
Fasten the cables together with the spiral wrap. Hold multiple cables together and place the wrap over the cables from the end. Wrap the spiral wrap with the cables in the center. The spiral wrap may be cut at a desired length.
When connecting the center speakers, connect the Y-cable dual end to the two center speakers in the same way. Caution These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

Playing discs

The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, SACD, Video CD/Super VCD, DivX video/ WMV and MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in chapter 6. Important Throughout this manual, the term DVD means DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and DVD-R/-RW. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified.
If you loaded a disc containing JPEGs, a slideshow will start. See Playing a JPEG slideshow on page 33 for more on this. If a disc contains a mixture of DivX video/ WMV and other media file types (MP3, for example), first select whether to play the DivX video/WMV files (DivX/WMV) or the other media file types (MP3/WMA/JPEG/ MPEG-4 AAC) from the on-screen display. Please see Disc/content format playback compatibility on page 73 if you want to play a DualDisc (DVD/CD hybrid disc).
If the system isnt already on, 1 switch it on. If youre playing a DVD, disc containing DivX video/WMV files or Video CD/Super VCD, also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input.
OPEN/CLOSE 2 [front panel] Press to load a disc. Open the front panel door to access the OPEN/CLOSE button.

Adjust the volume.

Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if youre loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it with the side you want to play face down).
3 Start playback. If youre playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD, a menu may appear. See DVD-Video disc menus and Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus on page 26 to navigate these.

Basic playback controls

The following table shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs.1 You can find other playback features in chapter 6.
Button What it does Starts/resumes normal playback. If the display shows Resume or Last Memory playback starts from the resume or last memory point (see Resume and Last Memory below). Pauses/unpauses a disc. Stops playback or cancels the resume function (if the display shows Resume).

Resume and Last Memory2

With the exception of DVD-Audio, SACD and MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC discs, when you stop playback of a DVD, CD, or Video CD/Super VCD or DivX video/WMV discs, 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. (If you want to clear the resume point, press (stop) while Resume is displayed.) With DVDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, if you take the disc out of the player after stopping playback, the last play position is stored in memory. If the next disc you load is the same one, the display shows Last Memory and playback will resume.3 For DVD-Video discs, the player stores the play position of the last five discs. When one of these discs is next loaded, you can resume playback.

Chapter 5
Important This units audio function may be restricted depending on the sound source, Line Output setting (page 60), and HDMI audio setting (page 63). In this event, the menus may not appear, or a message may be displayed instead (page 83).

SURROUND

Press repeatedly to select a listening mode.1 The choices that appear in the display will vary according to the type of source thats playing. With two channel sources, you can select from: Auto See Auto listening mode above 2PL II Movie (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie)2 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to movie sources 2PL II Music (Dolby Pro Logic II Music)2 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to music sources; see Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings below 2Pro Logic (Dolby Pro Logic)2 4.1 channel surround sound for use with any two-channel source Stereo See Listening in stereo on page 29 A.L.C. See Listening in stereo on page 29 With multichannel sources, you can select (according to format): Auto See Auto listening mode above Stereo See Listening in stereo on page 29 A.L.C. See Listening in stereo on page 29

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. If you set up the system for Front surround (page 7), the Front Stage Surround modes will give the best results (page 28).
Press to select the Auto listening mode.1 When playing stereo sources, the STEREO indicator will light. The 2D indicator will light when playing a Dolby Surround sound source.
Listening in surround sound
You can listen to stereo or multichannel sources in surround sound. Surround sound is generated from stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes. If you set up the system for Front surround (page 7), the Front Stage Surround modes will give the best results (page 28).
Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings
When listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode (see above), there are three settings you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama.
1 Press when Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode is active.

Press to select an Advanced Surround mode. The ADV SURR indicator lights when one of these modes is chosen. You cannot switch between modes for some audio streams.1 Press repeatedly to select: Action Designed for action movies with dynamic soundtracks
1 During 88.2 kHz/96 kHz source playback, the listening mode is fixed to Auto and cannot be changed. When using a Pioneer flat screen TV with HDMI Control function support, these operating modes can be changed by operating the TV.

Listening in stereo

You can listen to any source stereo or multichannel in stereo. When playing a multichannel source, all channels are downmixed to the front left/right speakers and the subwoofer. In the Auto level control stereo mode (A.L.C.), this unit equalizes playback sound levels if each sound level varies with the music source recorded in a portable audio player.
technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed two channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.

SOUND RETRIEVER

Press while listening to a stereo source.1 Press repeatedly to switch between: Retriever On Switches the Sound Retriever on. The S.RTRV indicator lights. Retriever Off Switches the Sound Retriever off.
Press repeatedly to select Stereo or A.L.C. mode. Stereo The STEREO indicator will light and ordinary stereo sound will be produced. A.L.C. Listening in Auto level control stereo mode. The STEREO and ALC indicators will light.
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ
You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound on page 22.2
Listening with headphones
When headphones are connected, only the Stereo, A.L.C. and PhonesSurround modes are available. With headphones connected, press SURROUND to select Stereo or A.L.C., or press ADV SURR to select PhonesSurround. Stereo See Listening in stereo above A.L.C. See Listening in stereo above PhonesSurround Virtual surround sound for headphones. 1
Press to open the sound menu.

2 ENTER.

Select MCACC EQ then press
3 Switch EQ On or EQ Off then press ENTER to confirm. The MCACC indicator lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active. On the EQ Off setting, equalization is set to off and speaker settings (channel delay and channel level) remains as it is set. EQ On is selected automatically after the Auto MCACC setup is completed.

Playing a JPEG slideshow

After loading a disc containing JPEG pictures, press (play) to start a slideshow from the first folder/picture on the disc.1 The player displays the pictures in each folder in alphabetical order. If the folder contains WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC files, playback of the slideshow and WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC file repeats. During the audio playback, you can still use the skip (/), scan (/) and pause () functions. Pictures are automatically adjusted so that they fill as much of the screen as possible. While the slideshow is running:
Button What it does Pauses the slideshow (or audio); press again to restart. Jumps to the previous picture (or audio file with audio playback). Jumps to the next picture (or audio file with audio playback). Pauses the slideshow and rotates/flips the displayed picture (Press (play) to restart slideshow).
Browsing DVD or Video CD/ Super VCD discs with the Disc Navigator
Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a DVD-Video, VR mode DVD-R/-RW or Video CD/Super VCD disc to find the part you want to play.
1 During playback, select Disc Navigator from the on-screen menu.

Disc Navigator

Select a view option.
Disc Navigator Title Chapter
The options available depend on the kind of disc loaded and whether the disc is playing or not, but include: Title Titles from a DVD-Video disc. Chapter Chapters from the current title of a DVD-Video disc. Track Tracks from a Video CD/Super VCD disc. Time Thumbnails from a Video CD/Super VCD disc at 10 minute intervals. Original: Title Original titles from a VR mode DVD-R/-RW disc. Playlist: Title Playlist titles from a VR mode DVD-R/-RW disc. Original: Time Thumbnails from the Original content at 10 minute intervals. Playlist: Time Thumbnails from the Playlist at 10 minute intervals.
Pauses the slideshow and zooms the picture. Press again to toggle between 1x, 2x and 4x zoom (Press (play) to restart slideshow). Displays the Disc Navigator screen (see below).
1 The time it takes for the player to load a file increases with large file sizes. Discs can contain up to 299 folders and up to 648 folders and files combined.
The screen shows up to six moving thumbnail images displayed one after another. To display the previous/next six thumbnails, press /. 3 Select the thumbnail image for what you want to play.
2 Use for navigating folders and files. Use / to move up and down the folder/file list. Use to return to the parent folder.1 Use ENTER or to open a highlighted folder. When a JPEG file is highlighted, a thumbnail image is displayed on the right.

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Displaying RDS information
Use DISPLAY to display the different types of RDS information available.2
Press for RDS information. Each press changes the display as follows: Radio Text (RT) Messages sent by the radio station. For example, a talk radio station may provide a phone number as RT. Program Service Name (PS) The name of the radio station. Program Type (PTY) This indicates the kind of program currently being broadcast. PTY SEARCH PTY search (see below) Current tuner frequency
Finance Stock market reports, commerce, trading, etc. Children Programs for children Social Social affairs Religion Programs concerning religion Phone In Public expressing their views by phone Travel Holiday-type travel information as opposed to traffic announcements. Leisure Leisure interests and hobbies Jazz Jazz Country Country music Nation M Popular music in a language other than English Oldies Popular music from the 50s and 60s Folk M Folk music Document Documentary
Searching for RDS programs
You can search for a program type listed above. 1

FM/AM TUNER

Press for the FM band.3
2 Press repeatedly until PTY SEARCH appears in the display.

3 to hear.

Select the program type you want
4 ENTER Start the search. The system searches the station presets for a match. If it finds one, searching stops for five sec. 5 If you want to keep listening to the station, press ENTER within the five seconds. If you dont press ENTER, searching resumes.
1 In addition, there are three other program types, TEST, ALARM!, and None, ALARM! and TEST are used for emergency announcements. None appears when a program type cannot be found. 2 If any noise is picked up while displaying the RT scroll, some characters may be displayed incorrectly. If you see No Radio Text Data in the RT display, it means no RT data is sent from the broadcast station. The display will automatically switch to the PS data display (if no PS data, the frequency is displayed). In the PTY display, NO DATA or None may be shown. In this case, the PS display is shown after a few seconds. 3 RDS is only possible in the FM band.

Surround sound settings

Chapter 9
Important This units audio function may be restricted depending on the Line Output setting (page 60) and HDMI audio setting (page 63). In this event, the menus may not appear. Dynamic Range Compression Resuscitates detailed sound susceptible to ambient noise to create an acoustic environment where you feel as if you are right in the action. Frequency Characteristic Correction Realizes the playback characteristic optimized for long hours of listening in addition to the added features of the supplied speaker units. The Effective Sound mode can be turned off (activating Direct Sound mode) by doing the following:

Connecting using HDMI

If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped monitor or display, you can connect it to this system using a commercially available HDMI cable for high quality digital video.1 See About HDMI on page 64 for more about the HDMI connection.

TV To HDMI input

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From HDMI output

HDMI/DVI-equipped component
1 An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information. This system has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). When HDMI Audio is set to TV, sound is output from this unit to the TV connected to the HDMI connectors in for audio format supported by that TV. Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers.
1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this system to an HDMI output on your HDMI component. With the arrow on the cable plug facing up, connect the plug to the players connector.
Switching the HDMI audio setting
Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this system (amp) or through to a TV or flat screen TV. You cannot use a number of sound functions of this system when HDMI audio is set to TV.
1 Once this system is properly connected to your HDMI component, the HDMI indicator (red) lights up on the front panel when you watch HDMI contents. 2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this system to an HDMI interconnect on an HDMI-compatible display.
Select HDMI Setup then press
Select HDMI Audio, then press
3 HDMI Press repeatedly to select the HDMI input youve connected to (for example, HDMI 2). You can also use the front panel FUNCTION to carry out this operation. Set the HDMI Audio setting to TV in Switching the HDMI audio setting below if you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or flat screen TV (no sound will be heard from this unit). If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat screen TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display.
4 Adjust the setting then press ENTER to confirm. AMP Output an HDMI audio signal from this system. TV Output an HDMI audio signal from a TV or flat screen TV.1

You can use the supplied remote to control your TV. To be able to use this feature you first have to program the remote with a maker code from the following table.

TV Preset code list

Please note that there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using.
Manufacturer Code(s) Aiwa 660 Alba 639 Bush 647 Fisher 635, 638 Fujitsu 648 Funai 640, 658 GE 611, 628 General 629 Goldstar 610, 623, 650 Grandiente 630 Grundig 631, 653 Hitachi 606, 624, 625, 633, 634, 654 ITT 642 JVC 613 Magnabox 612 Mitsubishi 609 NEC 659 Nokia 632, 652 Panasonic 608, 622 Philips 607, 656, 668 RCA 601, 615, 616, 617, 618, 661, 662 Salora 643 Samsung 644, 646, 669, 670 Sanyo 614, 621, 645 SEI 649 Sharp 602, 619, 627, 667 Sony 604 Tandy 641 Telefunken 637 Thomson 636, 663 Toshiba 605, 626 Uniden 671 Zenith 603, 620 Pioneer 600, 651
Press and hold CLEAR and Use the number buttons to input the maker code for your TV, and press ENTER. See the following table for the list of maker codes. If there is more than one code given for your make, input the first one in the list.
If the makers name of your TV doesnt appear in the table, you will not be able to use this remote to control your TV. 2 Point the remote towards your TV and press TV Control to check that the remote works with your TV. If the remote is set up correctly, the TV should switch off. If it doesnt and there is another code given for your maker, repeat step 1 with a new code.

Surround sound formats

Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats youll find on DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes.
Dolby Pro Logic II 5.1 channel sound (stereo surround) from any stereo source With two channel sources, the.1 subwoofer channel is generated by bass management in the receiver. Dolby Surround is an encoding system which embeds surround sound information within a stereo soundtrack, which a Dolby Pro Logic decoder can then use for enhanced surround listening with greater sound detail. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
The Dolby technologies are explained below. See www.dolby.com for more detailed information.
The DTS technologies are explained below. See www.dtstech.com for more detailed information.

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD and digital broadcast soundtracks. It can deliver up to six discrete audio channels, comprising five full range channels and a special LFE (low frequency effects) channel used mainly for deep, rumbling sound effects; hence the term 5.1channel Dolby Digital.

Wipe lightly from the center of the disc using straight strokes. Dont wipe the disc surface with circular strokes.
Installation and maintenance

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 location: Do.
Use in a well-ventilated room. Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack.
Problems with condensation
Condensation may form inside the player if it is brought into a warm room from outside, or if the temperature of the room rises quickly. Although the condensation wont damage the player, it may temporarily impair performance. Leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about an hour before switching on.

Moving the system unit

If you need to move the main unit, first remove a disc if theres one in the player, then press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the system off. Wait for --Off-- to disappear from the display, then unplug the power cord.1 Never lift or move the unit during playback discs rotate at high speeds and may damage.
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 units feet.
Screen sizes and disc formats
DVD-Video discs come in different screen aspects, ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen movies2, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3. Televisions also come in different aspect ratios; standard 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.3

Widescreen TV users

If you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting (page 53) of this player should be set to 16:9 (Wide) or 16:9 (Compressed). When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format with the 16:9 (Wide) setting, 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.

The front panel display and indicators do not appear. Motion sensor not working.
Tray Lock shows in the Press and hold OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel for about eight seconds. Then display and the tray cant the tray can be opened/closed using OPEN/CLOSE. be ejected.

DVD/CD/Video CD player

The disc is ejected automatically after loading.
Clean the disc and align the disc properly in the disc guide. If the region number on a DVD-video disc does not match the number on the player, the disc cannot be used (see DVD Video regions on page 76). In this instance, the following message appears on screen: Incompatible disc region number/Cant play disc. Allow time for any condensation inside the player to evaporate. Avoid using the player near an air-conditioning unit. If the disc is loaded upside down, reload the disc with label side face up. Press (stop), then (play) to start playback again. Switch the power off once, then on again using the front panel STANDBY/ON button. When the power is cut, settings will be canceled.
Playback not possible. Picture playback stops and buttons cannot be used. Settings are canceled.
No picture/No color. Screen is stretched or aspect doesnt change. When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV selector, there is disturbance in the playback picture.
Check that connections are correct and that plugs are inserted fully. Check the manual of the TV/monitor to make sure the settings are correct. The TV Screen setting is incorrect. Set the TV Screen option to match the TV/ monitor youre using (page 53). 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 This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard. Some discs during playback or dark. 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 player 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 player. Noticeable difference in DVDs and CDs use different recording methods. This is not a malfunction. DVD and CD volume. CD-ROM disc is not recognized. DVD-ROM disc is not recognized. Files dont show up in the Disc Navigator/ Photo Browser. Cant play WMA or MPEG-4 AAC files. Cant play WMV files. Make sure that the CD-ROM was recorded using the ISO 9660 disc format. See Disc/content format playback compatibility on page 73 for more on disc compatibility. Make sure that the DVD-ROM was recorded using the UDF bridge format. See Disc/content format playback compatibility on page 73 for more on disc compatibility. The files on the disc must be named with the correct file extension:.mp3 for MP3 files;.wma for WMA files;.m4a for MPEG-4 AAC files;.jpg for JPEG files (upper or lower-case is OK). See Disc/content format playback compatibility on page 73. The files were recorded using DRM (digital rights management). This is not a malfunction. When the bit rate the file is more than 192 kbps, the file cannot be played back.

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Country/Area code list
Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area 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

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Specifications

DVD/CD receiver

Amplifier section
RMS Power Output: Front, Center. 100 W per channel (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 4 ) Surround. 50 W per channel (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 8 ) Subwoofer. 100 W (100 Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 4 )

Miscellaneous

Power requirements. AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption.60 W Power consumption in standby. 0.7 W (HDMI Control ON) 0.4 W (HDMI Control OFF) Dimensions.420 mm (W) x 80 mm (H) x 364 mm (D) Weight. 5.2 kg

Speaker system

(Front speakers x2, Center speakers x2, Surround speakers x2, Subwoofer x1) Front speakers
Enclosure. Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded) System.2-way system Speakers: Woofer. 5.2 cm cone type x2 Tweeter. 2.6 cm semi-dome type Impedance. 4 Frequency range. 200 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum input power.100 W Dimensions. 80 mm (W) x 196.8 mm (H) x 82 mm (D) Weight. 1.02 kg

Disc section

Type. DVD system, Video CD/Super VCD system and Compact Disc digital audio system Wow and Flutter.Limit of measurement (0.001 % W.PEAK) or less (JEITA)

FM tuner section

Frequency range. 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Antenna. 75 , unbalanced

AM tuner section

Frequency range. 531 kHz to 1602 kHz Antenna.Loop antenna

Input/Output section

HDMI terminal: Input. 19-pin x2 Output. 19-pin (5 V, 55 mA) Audio input. Coaxial x1, Optical x2 (Digital) RCA (2-pin) (Analog) Audio output. RCA (2-pin) (Analog) Video output. RCA x1 AV connector output. 21-pin Control jack. Input x1, Output x1 (Mini jack) MCACC input.Mini jack iPod/USB connector.5 V, 500 mA

Center speakers

Enclosure. Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded) System. 5.2 cm 1-way system Speakers. 5.2 cm cone type Impedance. 8 Frequency range. 200 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum input power.50 W Dimensions.80 mm (W) x 80 mm (H) x 82 mm (D) Weight. 0.48 kg

DISPLAY

CTRL AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
6 Number buttons Use to enter a track number or radio station. 7 FL DIMMER* Press to switch the brightness of the Blu-ray disc players display. The FL OFF indicator lights when Off is selected.

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8 TV CONTROL buttons These control Pioneer Flat Screen TVs. 9 VOLUME +/ Adjusts the volume. 10 MUTE Mutes the sound (press again to cancel). 11 TOP MENU Press to return to the iPod Top menu when using iPod functions. After set the remote control operation switch to BD, press to displays the players top menu of a BD-ROM, or DVD-Video disc. 12 SETUP Use to make various system and surround sound settings (page 42, 51, 56). TOOLS* Press to display/hide the TOOLS menu. 13 /// (TUNE +/, ST +/), ENTER Use to select/switch system settings and modes, and to confirm actions. Use TUNE +/ to find radio frequencies and use ST +/ to find preset stations. 14 HOME MENU* Press to display/hide the Home Menu. 15 RETURN Press to return to the previous screen. 16 CLASS Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 40). HOME MEDIA GALLERY* Press to display/hide the Home Media Gallery screen. 17 T.EDIT Memorizes stations for recall (page 40). OUTPUT RESOLUTION* Use to switch the output video resolution from the players HDMI OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO output terminals.
18 SOUND Accesses the sound menu to adjust the tone, bass and treble, etc. (page 32, 34). VIDEO SELECT* Press to switch the players terminal from which the video signals are output. Use to switch between digital output (HDMI OUT terminal) and analog output (COMPONENT VIDEO, S-VIDEO or VIDEO output terminals) (the signals are only output from the selected video output terminal). 19 MCACC Starts the Auto MCACC setup (page 29). POPUP MENU* Press to display the BD-ROM or DVD-Video menus. 20 Playback controls See iPod playback on page 36 and Playing discs or files on page 90 for an explanation of these controls. 21 Color (red/green/yellow/blue) buttons
Use these to navigate BD-ROM menus.
22 iPod controls: CTRL Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls. Changes repeat play setting. Changes shuffle play setting. BD/DVD controls: AUDIO* Press to switch the audio streams/ channels. SUBTITLE* Press to switch the subtitles.
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ANGLE* Press to switch the BD-ROM or DVD-Video camera angles. 23 DISPLAY Displays RDS information (page 41). Displays song playback information when using the iPod function. After set the remote control operation switch to BD, press to display the disc information. 24 Remote control operation selector switch Set to RECEIVER iPod to operate this system or iPod, BD to operate the Blu-ray disc player.

Sound processing indicators BASS MODE Lights when Bass Mode is active (page 35). TONE Lights when any of the Midnight, Quiet or tone controls feature is selected (page 35). V.SB Lights when Virtual Surround Back mode is active (page 44). L.OUT Lights when Line Output is set to Lt/Rt (page 48). ALC Lights when listening mode is set to A.L.C. (page 31). S.RTRV Lights when Sound Retriever is active (page 33). DIALOG Lights when Dialogue Enhancement is active (page 34).
9 Lights when sleep timer is active (page 56).
5 MCACC Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active (page 34). Blinks during Auto MCACC Setup (page 29).
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Rear panel

English

ANALOG

IN ANALOG R

FRONT 4

OUT CONTROL CENTER L

OPTICAL

Deutsch

AUDIO IN

1 AM LOOP 2 FM UNBAL 75

AUDIO OUT R

SURROUND 8

SUB WOOFER 4

SPEAKERS

3 COAX DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL IN HDMI OUT IN 2 IN 1

ANTENNA

LX03BD

IN ANALOG PREOUT AC IN R

OUT CONTROL L

CENTER

SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT R

SPEAKERS ( 4

SX-LX08

AC IN Power inlet

2 AUDIO OUT (ANALOG) jacks Connect to the other audio component. 3 CONTROL IN/OUT jacks Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor. 4 SPEAKERS terminals Match the colors of the speaker cables to their respective connectors. 5 AUDIO IN (ANALOG) jacks Handle sound from an external component by using stereo audio cable. To listen to analog audio, change the input to Analog. 6 DIGITAL IN3 (COAX) jack To listen to coaxial digital audio, change the input to Digital 3 COAX.
7 HDMI OUT connector Connect to a television that has an HDMI terminal. 8 HDMI IN1/2 connectors Use high-quality audio/video connection with compatible HDMI devices. Connect the Blu-ray disc player to HDMI IN 1. To select this input, choose HDMI 1 or HDMI 2. 9 DIGITAL IN1/2 (OPTICAL) jacks To listen to optical digital audio, change the input to Digital 1 or Digital 2. 10 AM LOOP antenna terminal 11 FM antenna socket 12 SUBWOOFER PREOUT jack (SX-LX08 model only) Use the RCA plug cable furnished with the speaker system (or commercial alternative) to connect a powered subwoofer.

Press repeatedly to select Stereo or A.L.C. mode.
1 This setting cannot be used with multichannel or 88.2 kHz/96 kHz sources.
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Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ
You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound on page 29.1
3 Select the amount of Dialogue Enhancement then press ENTER to confirm. Select between Off, Mid, Max or Auto. When Dialogue is set to Auto, the amount of Enhancement is selected automatically to optimally match the audio signal. The DIALOG indicator lights when Dialogue Enhancement is active.

VIDEO SELECT

Press to open the sound menu.

2 ENTER.

Select MCACC EQ then press
Using Midnight and Quiet listening modes
3 Switch EQ On or EQ Off then press ENTER to confirm. The MCACC indicator lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active. On the EQ Off setting, equalization is set to off and speaker settings (channel delay and channel level) remains as it is set. EQ On is selected automatically after the Auto MCACC setup is completed.
The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive bass or treble in a sound source.
Select Tone then press ENTER.

Enhancing dialogue

The Dialogue Enhancement feature is designed to make the dialogue stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack.
3 Select Midnight or Quiet then press ENTER to confirm. The TONE indicator lights. To cancel the Midnight or Quiet listening modes, select Bass/Treble.
Select Dialogue then press
1 Acoustic Calibration EQ is not available when headphones are connected.
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Adjusting the bass and treble
Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall tone. 1 Press to open the sound menu.
3 Select the desired Bass Mode setting, then press ENTER to confirm. Select between Off, Music, Cinema or Auto. When Bass Mode is set to Auto, the setting (Music or Cinema) is selected automatically to optimally match the audio signal. The BASS MODE indicator lights when Bass Mode is active.
3 Select Bass/Treble then press ENTER. Selecting Bass/Treble cancels the Midnight and Quiet listening modes. These modes cannot be used at the same time.

Adjusting sound delay

Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so the soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the picture. By adding a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to match the presentation of the video. There are a total of 60 steps (levels) that you can adjust, with a total range of 200 msec.
4 Use / to select Bass or Treble; use / to adjust the sound then press ENTER to confirm. Bass and Treble can be adjusted from 6dB to +6dB. When the Bass or Treble is set to something other than 0dB, the TONE indicator lights.

Switching the iPod controls1
You can switch over the iPod controls between the iPod and the unit. 1 AUDIO Press to switch the iPod controls.2 This will enable the controls and display on your iPod; simultaneously, this units remote control unit will be disabled.

Error I2

2 AUDIO Press again to switch back to the receiver controls. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Error I3

iPod Error The power requirements of the iPod are too high for this unit. No Music There are no playable songs currently Track stored in the iPod. Input some music files compatible with iPod playback. No Track When there are no tracks in the category selected on the iPod. Select a different category.
1 You cannot use this function, when an iPod of fifth generation or iPod nano of first generation is connected. 2 When this function is set, iPod images cannot be played on this unit.
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Listening to the radio

Chapter 7
Improving poor FM reception
The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts, and lets you memorize your favorite stations so you dont have to manually tune in every time you want to listen.
If youre listening to an FM station in stereo but the reception is weak, you can improve the sound quality by switching to mono.
1 TUNER Switch to the tuner, then press repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The display shows the band and frequency.
1 TOOLS Press after tuning to an FM radio station.
Select Tuner Setup then press
2 Tune to a frequency. TUNE 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 keep searching. 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.
3 Choose FM Auto/Mono then press ENTER.
4 Select FM Mono then press ENTER. The mono indicator ( ) lights when the tuner is in mono reception mode. Select FM Auto above to switch back to autostereo mode (the stereo indicator ( ) lights when receiving a stereo broadcast).

Improving poor AM sound

The simplest way to improve the sound quality of AM radio is to make sure that the TV in the room is switched off. Also try changing the position and direction of the AM loop antenna.
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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. If the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions. For audio-related problems, please also check the settings of the audio playback device. See the operating instructions for the device for detailed information.

General

Problem
The power does not turn on, or switches off suddenly (an error message may be displayed at startup). Or, the display disappears suddenly and no sound is output.

Remedy

Leave the unit plugged in, wait for one minute, then switch back on. Make sure there are no loose strands of wire touching the unit. This could cause the system to shut off automatically. Check that the speakers are connected correctly. Make sure there is enough space for ventilation around the unit. Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model. Try reducing the volume level. If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing. Do not block the air intake opening on the bottom as well as the air exhaust opening on the back of this unit. If youre using the line input, make sure the component is connected correctly and the volume level of your external component (i.e. a portable player, etc.) is adjusted (see Listening to the sound of an external device on this receiver on page 47). Turn up the volume. No audio is output from the speakers connected to this unit if HDMI Audio is set to TV (page 51). No audio is output if a DVI component is connected via HDMI. Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.
No sound is output when an input function is selected.
No sound from surround Refer to Channel level setting on page 43 to check the speaker levels. or center speakers. Check that you havent selected the Auto, Stereo, A.L.C. or Virtual mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 31). Connect the speakers properly (see Basic connections on page 26). Confirm audio output and HDMI settings for the external component

connected by optical digital cable, coaxial digital cable, or HDMI cable.
If the source is 88.2 kHz/96 kHz, it will be played in stereo.
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Problem No audio signal is output from AUDIO OUT jacks. No sound from subwoofer.
Audio input from ANALOG RCA jacks cannot be output from AUDIO OUT jacks. Check the speaker level settings (see Channel level setting on page 43).
SX-LX08 model only: Check subwoofer for correct connections (see Connect the speakers on page 24). Be sure subwoofer's power is turned ON. Raise subwoofer's volume level.
Cant operate using 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 (see Using the remote control on page 9). Remove any obstacles or operate from another position. Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light. Check that theres nothing mistakenly plugged into the CONTROL IN jack. For operating the other Pioneer component connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of this unit, make sure that the control cable and either an HDMI or analog audio cable are connected (page 49). If an object is placed on top of the touch sensor, the sensor will be activated, thus disabling the remote control unit operations. If the action indicator remains continuously lighted, remove any object sitting on the touch sensor panel. If the display mode is set to Auto Display, the display will automatically turn off if no operation is performed for a period of one minute. Try performing an operation. The motion sensor is on the front of the unit. Make sure you are within 2.5 m and 40 of the sensor. Since the motion sensor uses infrared rays, it may not work correctly if placed in direct sunlight or close to heat source. Minimum unit height must be 25 cm or above from ground level. The sensor will not work properly when located at ground level. Motion sensor will not work if placed in a fully sealed cabinet (include glass / clear cabinet).
Franais Italiano Nederlands
The front panel display and indicators do not appear. Motion sensor not working.
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Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.
Connect the AM antenna (see Basic connections on page 26) and adjust the direction and position for best reception. You may also connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to Connecting external antennas on page 49). Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall. You may also connect an outdoor FM antenna (see Connecting external antennas on page 49). Turn off other equipment that may be causing the noise or move it further away. The radio signal is weak. Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good signal. For more sensitive tuning, connect an outdoor antenna.

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Section Two

Blu-ray Disc Player

BDP-LX08

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Section Two

Section Two 01 Before you start
Types of discs/files that can be played. 71 Playable discs. 71 Playable files. 74 Playing discs or files. 90 Forward and reverse scanning.91 Playing specific titles, chapters or tracks.91 Skipping content.91 Playing in slow motion. 92 Step forward and step reverse.92 Switching the camera angles. 92 Switching the subtitles. 93 Switching the audio streams/channels.93 Switching the secondary audio. 94 Switching the secondary video.94 Displaying the disc information. 95 Using the Play Mode functions. 95 Playing from a specific time (Time Search). 95 Playing a specific title, chapter or track (Search). 96 Playing a specific section within a title or track repeatedly (A-B Repeat). 96 Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play). 97 Playing in random order (Random Play). 98 About Play Mode types. 99 Playing from the Home Media Gallery. 100 Playing discs. 100 Playing movie files. 100 Playing music files. 102 Playing in the desired order (HMG Playlist). 103

04 Playback

Connecting a TV. Connecting using the HDMI cable included with this receiver. Connecting to a TV with no HDMI input. Connecting the other audio component. Connecting using audio cables. Connecting the power cord.

02 Player connections

03 Getting Started
Making settings using the Setup Navigator menu. Using the TOOLS menu. Erasing the additional data from BD-ROMs. Switching the video output terminal. Switching the output video resolution.
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05 Adjusting audio and video 06 Advanced settings
Adjusting the video.105 Adjusting the Audio DRC.107 Changing the settings (Initial Setup).108 Operating the Initial Setup screen.108 Changing to other language at language setting.114 Changing the speaker setup.114 Adjusting the output level of the various speakers (Channel Level).115 Registering or Changing the password.116 Changing the Age Restriction for watching BD-ROMs.117 Changing the Parental Lock level for watching DVDs.117 Changing the Country/Area code.119 Changing the terminals for outputting video and audio signals (Output Terminal Priority).119 Restoring all the settings to the factory default settings.120 About the audio output settings.121
07 Additional information
Troubleshooting.123 Playback.123 When connected using an HDMI cable.127 Others.128 Language Code Table and Country/ Area Code Table.130 Language Code Table.130 Country/Area Code Table.131
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Before you start

Types of discs/files that can be played

Playable discs

Disc type BD-ROM BD-R BD-RE DVD-ROM
Discs with the logo marks below indicated on the disc label, package or jacket can be played.

Press RETURN. Note There are some discs for which Time Search is not available.
5 Starting playback from the specified title, chapter or track. Use / to select Search, then press ENTER.

To cancel the search

Press RETURN. Note To search for title 32, input 0, 3 and 2, then press ENTER. There are some discs for which searching is not available. Press CLEAR to clear the values you have input.
Playing a specific title, chapter or track (Search)
Playing a specific section within a title or track repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
Use this procedure to play a specific section within a title or track repeatedly.
3 Select the type of search. Use / to select, then press ENTER. See the table on page 99 for the search types.
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Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
3 Select A-B Repeat. Use / to select, then press ENTER.
Use this procedure to play the currently playing disc, title, chapter, track or file repeatedly.
4 Select the starting point for A-B Repeat. Use / to select A (Start), then press ENTER.
3 Select Repeat/Random. Use / to select, then press ENTER.

A-B Repeat

A (Start)

B (End)

5 Select the end point for A-B Repeat. Use / to select B (End), then press ENTER. A-B Repeat playback starts.
4 Select the type of Repeat Play. Use / to select, then press ENTER. See the table on page 99 for the types of repeat playback.
Repeat/Random Off Repeat All Repeat Track Random Track
To cancel A-B Repeat play
Select Off from the Repeat/Random screen, then press ENTER.
During playback, press (stop) or CLEAR. Note A-B Repeat play is canceled in the following cases: When the angle is switched (for BDROM and DVD-Video discs only). When you search outside the repeat range. When you start other repeat or random play.

To cancel Repeat Play

Select Off from the Repeat/Random screen, then press ENTER. During playback, press (stop) or CLEAR.
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Note There are some discs and files for which Repeat Play is not available. The type of repeat modes depends on the disc and file being played. See the table on page 99. Repeat Play is canceled in the following cases: When the angle is switched (for BDROM and DVD-Video discs only). When you search outside the repeat range. When you start other repeat or random play.

AAC PCM

DTS Downmix

Stereo

Speakers Audio Output Mode * Only valid for analog audio outputs. 2 Channel

Multi-channel

Speaker Setup * Only valid for analog audio outputs. Channel Level * Only valid for analog audio outputs. HDMI HDMI High-Speed Transmission
When an AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is connected to the players AUDIO OUT (7.1 ch) terminals, this sets whether or not to use the speakers which are connected to the AV receiver or amplifier, as well as the size of the speakers. For details, see Changing the speaker setup on page 114. Fix Variable The output for the various speakers is set to the maximum. The output level of the various speakers is set within the range of 6.0 dB to +6.0 dB (in 0.5 dB steps) (page 115). Select this when connected with a High Speed HDMI cable (page 77). Select this when connected with a Standard HDMI cable (page 77).

On Off

The players setting screen is closed if the output video resolution is switched by changing the HDMI HighSpeed Transmission setting. When HDMI High-Speed Transmission is set to On, use the supplied HDMI cable.
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Setting HDMI Color Space

Options Auto YCbCr 4:4:4 YCbCr 4:2:2 RGB (16 to 235)
Explanation The video signal that is output (YCbCr or RGB) is switched automatically. Select this to output the video signals as YCbCr 4:4:4 signals. Select this to output the video signals as YCbCr 4:2:2 signals. Select this to output the video signals as RGB signals. Choose this if the colors seem too dense and all the dark colors are displayed in a uniform black when RGB (0 to 255) is selected. Select this to output the video signals as RGB signals. Choose this if the colors seem too faint and the black seems too bright when RGB (16 to 235) is selected.

RGB (0 to 255)

Normally it is recommended to set this to Auto. When set to Auto, the optimum video signals for your TV are output. HDMI Audio Out Auto The signals are output with as many audio channels as possible. In cases when the number of channels does not decrease when the signals are output as such without converting them to linear PCM, they are output as such (page 121). Select this when you want the secondary audio and interactive audio signals to be mixed for output or when you want to output prioritizing sampling frequency over the number of channels (page 121). Enables PQLS function (page 78). Disables PQLS function (page 78). Select this to control the player with the remote control of the AV device connected using an HDMI cable. Also refer to About HDMI Control function on page 78. Select this when you do not want to control the player with the remote control of the AV device connected using an HDMI cable. Select this to set the language of the on-screen displays to English. Choose a language for the on-screen displays from the listed languages.

To change the language using numbers

Use / to select Number.

Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the number, then press ENTER.
Changing the speaker setup
3 Select the speaker and change the setting. Use / to select, then use / to change the setting.
Speaker Setup BD PLAYER L/R C SL/SR SBL/SBR Large Yes Yes Yes ] to select a speaker, then press [ to select speaker option. ][ ]
Set whether or not to use the speakers which are connected to the AV receiver or amplifier, as well as the size of the speakers. This setting is only valid for analog audio outputs. Note Select Initial Setup from the HOME MENU, then press ENTER.
L/R (front left and right speakers): Small/ Large (this setting also applies to the C, SL/ SR and SBL/SBR speakers) C (center speaker): Yes/No
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SL/SR (left and right surround speakers): Yes/No SBL/SBR (left and right surround back speakers): Yes/No
Caution This cannot be selected when Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel. Change the setting to Multi-channel (page 110).
Closing the speaker settings screen
Press ENTER. 3 Select and set the method for switching the speaker to be adjusted. Use / to select, then press ENTER.
Speaker Setup BD PLAYER Video Out Audio Out Speakers HDMI Language Parental Lock Options Setup Navigator Test Tone Switching Select whether test tone output is switched automatically or manually.
Adjust each output level of the different speakers by using test tones. This setting is only valid for analog audio outputs.
Adjusting the output level of the various speakers (Channel Level)

Manual

Auto Switch the speaker to be adjusted automatically. Manual Switch the speaker to be adjusted manually. Caution Test tones are output. Lower the volume of the device connected to the player.
2 Select and set Channel Level, then Fix or Variable. Use / to select, then press ENTER. Fix The output level of all the speakers is set to the maximum. Variable The output level of all the speakers is set 6.0 dB lower than when Fix is selected. From this point, the output levels of the L, C, R, SL, SR, SBL, SBR and SW speakers can be adjusted within the range of 6.0 dB to +6.0 dB. If you have selected Variable, proceed to step 3.

4 Select the terminal for outputting audio signals. Use / to select, then press ENTER. HDMI HDMI OUT terminal Digital Audio DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal Analog Audio AUDIO OUT (2 ch) terminals or AUDIO OUT (7.1 ch) terminals The optimum audio signals for the audio format and the players settings are output from the output terminal(s) set here. Caution Linear PCM (2-channel) audio signals are output from the audio terminals other than the one set at Audio, regardless of the audio format and the players settings.
3 Select the terminal for outputting video signals. Use / to select, then press. When a digital output is selected for the video output terminal, Video is fixed at HDMI and cannot be changed. When an analog output is selected for the video output terminal, Component Video or S-Video/Video can be selected for Video.
Initial Setup BD PLAYER Video Out Audio Out Speakers HDMI Language Parental Lock Options Setup Navigator Output Terminal Priority Video Audio S-Video/Video Analog Audio
Restoring all the settings to the factory default settings
1 Check that the players power is turned on. 2 When a disc is playing, press STOP to stop playback. Eject the disc from the player. 3 While pressing STOP, press STANDBY/ON. Operate using the buttons on the players front panel. Note After restoring all the settings to the factory default settings, use Setup Navigator to reset the player (page 83).
HDMI HDMI OUT terminal Component Video COMPONENT VIDEO output terminals S-Video/Video S-VIDEO output terminal or VIDEO output terminal The video and audio signals output from the set output terminals are output synchronously (lip synchronization). Caution If the output terminal you want to select at Video is not displayed, use the VIDEO SELECT button to switch between digital and analog output (page 87).
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About the audio output settings
AUDIO OUT terminal Audio format 2ch2
The audio signals that are output differ according to the audio format recorded on the disc and the players settings. Check on the table below.
DIGITAL OUT terminal Not Converted to converted to linear PCM linear PCM audio3 audio4,5 HDMI OUT terminal1 PCM6

Is the audio output of the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., properly set? Is multi-channel sound selected? Is Audio Out set to audio formats supported by the connected AV receiver or amplifier? Are Audio Output Mode and Speaker Setup properly set?
Digital audio signals are not output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminals (analog audio signals are output).
Is Audio Out set to audio formats supported by the connected AV receiver or amplifier?
Noise can be heard Is the connected AV receiver or when outputting DTS amplifier compatible with DTS Digital Surround Digital Surround? signals. 192 kHz or 96 kHz digital audio signals cannot be output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminals. Secondary audio or interactive audio is not output. Is HDMI Audio Out properly set?
If an AV receiver or amplifier that is not compatible with DTS Digital Surround is connected to the DIGITAL OUT terminal, set DTS Out to DTS PCM. Noise will be heard if DTS Out is set to DTS (page 109). It is not possible to output 192 kHz or 96 kHz digital audio signals from this players DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminals. The signals are automatically converted to under 96 kHz for output.
Set HDMI Audio Out to PCM (page 111).
Are Dolby Digital Out and DTS Set Dolby Digital Out to Dolby Digital 1, DTS Out to DTS Out properly set? 1 (page 109). When this player is connected by HDMI cable to a Pioneer AV receiver or amplifier compatible with the PQLS function via HDMI connection, the PQLS function is activated when playing a music CD (CD-DA). Because of this, the sound output from components other than the ones connected by HDMI cable may be fast or slow. If this happens, set PQLS to Off (page 111).
Sound is fast or slow. When an HDMI cable is connected, are audio signals being output from devices connected with cables other than HDMI cables?
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Files recorded on discs cannot be played.
Is the disc one that is playable on this player?
Check whether the disc is one that can be played on this player (page 71).

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Country/Area Code Table

Anguilla, 0109, ai Antigua and Barbuda, 0107, ag Argentina, 0118, ar Armenia, 0113, am Australia, 0121, au Austria, 0120, at Azerbaijan, 0126, az Bahamas, 0219, bs Barbados, 0202, bb Belarus, 0225, by Belgium, 0205, be Belize, 0226, bz Bermuda, 0213, bm Brazil, 0218, br Bulgaria, 0207, bg Canada, 0301, ca Cayman Islands, 1125, ky Chile, 0312, cl China, 0314, cn Colombia, 0315, co Croatia, 0818, hr Cyprus, 0325, cy Czech Republic, 0326, cz Denmark, 0411, dk Dominica, 0413, dm Dominican Republic, 0415, do
Country/Area name, input code, Country/Area code
Estonia, 0505, ee Finland, 0609, fi France, 0618, fr Georgia, 0705, ge Germany, 0405, de Greece, 0718, gr Greenland, 0712, gl Grenada, 0704, gd Guyana, 0725, gy Haiti, 0820, ht Hong Kong, 0811, hk Hungary, 0821, hu Iceland, 0919, is India, 0914, in Indonesia, 0904, id Ireland, 0905, ie Israel, 0912, il Italy, 0920, it Jamaica, 1013, jm Japan, 1016, jp Kazakhstan, 1126, kz Korea, Republic of, 1118, kr Kyrgyzstan, 1107, kg Latvia, 1222, lv Liechtenstein, 1209, li Lithuania, 1220, lt Luxembourg, 1221, lu Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of, 1311, mk Malaysia, 1325, my Malta, 1320, mt Mexico, 1324, mx Moldova, Republic of, 1304, md Monaco, 1303, mc Montserrat, 1319, ms Netherlands, 1412, nl New Zealand, 1426, nz Norway, 1415, no Pakistan, 1611, pk Peru, 1605, pe Philippines, 1608, ph Poland, 1612, pl Portugal, 1620, pt Puerto Rico, 1618, pr Romania, 1815, ro Russian Federation, 1821, ru Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1114, kn Saint Lucia, 1203, lc Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 2203, vc San Marino, 1913, sm Singapore, 1907, sg Slovakia, 1911, sk Slovenia, 1909, si Spain, 0519, es Suriname, 1918, sr Sweden, 1905, se Switzerland, 0308, ch Taiwan, Province of China, 2023, tw Tajikistan, 2010, tj Thailand, 2008, th Trinidad and Tobago, 2020, tt Tunisia, 2014, tn Turkey, 2018, tr Turkmenistan, 2013, tm Turks and Caicos Islands, 2003, tc Ukraine, 2101, ua United Kingdom, 0702, gb United States, 2119, us Uruguay, 2125, uy Uzbekistan, 2126, uz Venezuela, 2205, ve Virgin Islands, British, 2207, vg
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