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PIONEER NS-DV1000

dvd home cinema system

THING OF BEAUTY
Pioneers NS-DV1000 not only boasts mouthwatering looks, it plays DVD-A and SACD discs, is packed with features and performs to an impeccable standard. Danny Phillips is bowled over

A work of genius

Accepts both high-resolution audio formats and DVD-Video
Every now and again, a piece of kit comes along that doesnt just ask for your attention it downright demands it. The latest all-in-one system from Pioneer is a perfect example. The NS-DV1000 is a flamboyant and feature-packed home cinema solution, designed to bring a grown AV reviewer to his knees. It plays back high-resolution DVD-Audio and SACD discs making it the first universal all-in-one system and pumps out 75W per channel (powerful by home cinema system standards). That, ladies and gents, amounts to one tempting proposition. Then again, it should do for 1,300.

DESCRIPTION

The NS-DV1000 is made up of the XV-DV1000 DVD/tuner, S-DV1000ST sats and the S-DV1000SW sub. The XV-DV1000 is a sophisticated, esoteric unit, tantalisingly clad in brushed aluminium. At the touch of a button, the front panel slides down to reveal the disc tray and a few controls. As if that wasnt flashy enough, it comes with a separate screen that takes the place of a front-mounted display panel. Attached to the main
A decent selection of sockets but no component video out
unit with a cable, it houses an OEL (organic electroluminescent) colour panel, capable of displaying complex animations/information in a bright, easy-to-read fashion. The twirling logos and flashy screensavers are sure to impress onlookers in the showroom. The S-DV1000ST speakers are also classy, sporting the same brushed aluminium as the main unit. The walnut wood-effect panels on top are slightly dubious, but fear not fashion fans they can be turned upside down to reveal a more contemporary silver design. The walnut panels on the sides of the main unit can also be removed. The dark-grey sub is hefty. Thats because it shoulders all amplification duties, indicated by the springclip terminals on the rear. These are joined by two sockets for the control cables that send power and audio signals between the sub and the main DVD unit. Connections are too numerous to discuss in full (see Specifications), but worth noting are the two-way Scart socket which outputs RGB and accepts audio from your TVs Scart plus two digital audio inputs. The chief disappointments are the lack of an electrical digital
audio output and a component video output (featured on the US version). Rounding off this incredibly attractive package is the remote. This weighty, aluminium-styled zapper is a work of genius, using a dual function key system. A switch (under a slide panel at the bottom) lets you change from one set of controls to another. All of the other buttons are intelligently placed.

OPERATION

The unusual connectivity makes the NS-DV1000 quite complicated to set up, but the speaker cables are helpfully colour-coded. The onscreen displays are extremely informative, and all the details are simultaneously replicated on the OEL screen though this information can be simplified if required. Pioneers excellent menu system includes the standard DVD options along with Video Adjust mode. This lets you tweak every aspect of the picture. Three user-defined presets can be created, or you can select one of Pioneers own optimised for a CRT TV, plasma or professional video monitor. As well as Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD-A and SACD playback, the
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SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES DVD/DVD-A/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video and VR modes)/DVD+R/DVD+RW/CD/SACD/CD-R/ CD-RW/VCD/SVCD/MP3 playback; DD, DPL & DTS decoding; DD & DTS bitstream output; 24-bit/192kHz audio DAC; FM/AM radio tuner with 30 presets & RDS; Disc Navigator; Room Setup; Advanced Surround modes; P.Bass; Quiet and Midnight listening modes; Video Adjust with 3 presets and 3 memory positions; line signal level attenuator; speaker setup; trickplay modes; wakeup timer; sleep timer; parental lock; 3 screensavers and dimmer for OEL display SOCKETS DVD/CD tuner: 1 Scart (RGB out, audio in); 2 S-video outs; 3 S-video ins; 2 composite video outs; 3 composite video ins; analogue stereo audio out; 4 analogue audio ins; optical digital audio out; optical/electrical digital audio ins; FM/AM antenna ins; control sockets for sub/display device Sub: front, centre, surround springclip speaker terminals; control sockets TEST DATA Video jitter: 3ns (very good) Signal-to-noise ratio: -70.6dB (good) Chroma AM/PM: -73.3dB/-63.6dB (excellent/good) Chroma crosstalk: -60.8dB (very good) Frequency response (S-video) at 5MHz: -5.15dB (excellent) composite video at 5.8MHz: -4.97dB (very good) Audio jitter: 326.6ps (good) DIMENSIONS DVD/CD tuner: 380(w) x 71(h) x 299(d)mm CONTACT Pioneer www.pioneer-eur.com

NS-DV1000 offers Pro-Logic and Pro-Logic II decoding. Seven Advanced Surround effects are on hand to further enhance multichannel and stereo audio. If you dont fancy configuring the speakers manually, a simple setup mode asks the size of your room (large, middle or small) and where youre sitting. However, delay (set in metres) and channel level settings are provided. An LFE attenuator keeps tabs on bass levels, but if you want more rumble then P.Bass boosts the low end. Quiet and Midnight modes adjust the general dynamic range so you dont wake the neighbours. With all this going on, its easy to forget about MP3 playback and the FM/AM RDS radio tuner with 30 presets.
The NS-DV1000s sizzling detail resolution is also the reason why every strand of Gandalfs beard is visible, and why the CG scenery of Rivendell looks so majestic. And theres no MPEG-related nastiness to complicate matters.
the most attractive home cinema system ever created

PERFORMANCE

Peter Jacksons epic The Fellowship of the Ring is the perfect test of DVD playback, and the images produced are (excuse the pun) absolutely spellbinding. The way this system delivers the dark, detail-packed battle scenes near the start is unbelievable every rushing Orc and raised weapon is resolved effortlessly amid the gloomy backdrop of a ravaged Middle Earth.
It also delivers perfect colour, demonstrated by the luscious green New Zealand scenery. The warm, vibrant hues draw you in, but theres something about their solidity and authenticity that keeps you transfixed. Sonically, this system excels. The key to its success is the calibre of speakers; they can muster plenty of bass (stooping to a low 100Hz), speech isnt thin or grating, and theres a general richness to their output. The subwoofer stamps its authority on proceedings, but doesnt overwhelm the sats a common flaw with all-in-one systems. With movies, the soundstage is spacious and forceful. The score, dialogue and surround effects
are beautifully expressed and placement is spot-on. Its not troubled at loud volumes, either. Break out the SACD/DVD-A discs and further treats are in store. A two-channel live recording of I Cant Get Started by Benny Waters (from the Opus 3 Showcase SACD) really sparkles, thanks to this systems sharp, textured delivery. The excellent 5.1-channel DVD-A mix of Missy Elliotts Miss E So Addictive has the required punch, with a funky bottom end and engaging surround contribution. It doesnt sound as detailed or well separated as Pioneers DV-757Ai standalone deck through a better sound system but its mightily impressive all the same.

VERDICT

WHATS GOOD Picture; sound; features; looks WHATS BAD No component video output; a bit pricey OVERALL An extravagant system with exceptional performance and astonishing features PICTURE.77777 SOUND.77777 FEATURES.77777 EASE OF USE.7777 VALUE.777 OVERALL.77777

CONCLUSION

Pioneers NS-DV1000 is the most attractive home cinema system ever created, with an incredible features roster. Refined picture and sound performance with any of its compatible formats completes a hugely impressive package. While 1,300 is pricey, you definitely get what you pay for and if you buy before the end of March, you get a free BBC comedy DVD into the bargain. But after buying this stunning system, we reckon youll already be laughing s

XV-DV323.book 1

DVD/CD Receiver

XV-DV323 XV-DV424

Speaker System

S-DV323 S-DV424

Operating Instructions

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Location: underside of the unit

IMPORTANT

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead, 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: 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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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.
FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted.
The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribution panel should be provided with 5 A fuse. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows ; The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of a three pin plug. NOTE After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover in the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which corresponds to the colour of the insert in the base of the plug or the word that is embossed on the base of the plug, and the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover. If lost replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your dealer. Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I or A.S.T.A to B.S.1362 should be used.

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WARNING: The apparatus is not waterproofs, to prevent fire or shocks 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 D3-4-2-1-3_En bottle etc.

VENTILATION:

European, UK, Australian, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Taiwanese models: When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each side). All other models: When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 20 cm at top, 15 cm at rear, and 15 cm at each side).

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. D3-4-2-1-4_En
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, D3-4-2-1-7b_En sofa, or fabric having a thick pile.
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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CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

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This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and D3-4-2-1-9a_En 93/68/EEC).

Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 C +35 C (+41 F +95 F); 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 D3-4-2-1-7c_En ventilated location

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Before you start

Chapter 1

Features
24-bit/96kHz compatible DAC This system is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail. Surround sound entertainment with Dolby Digital and DTS software The built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders let you enjoy great surround sound with Dolby Digital and DTS discs. Pure Cinema progressive scan video Not applicable to the European model When connected to a progressive scancompatible 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 See Zooming the screen on page 36. MP3 and WMA compatibility See Compressed audio compatibility on page 7. JPEG compatibility See JPEG file compatibility on page 7. Graphical on-screen displays Setting up and using your DVD home theater system is made very easy using the graphical on-screen displays. Energy saving design This system is designed to use 0.5 W of power when in standby.
Disc / content format playback compatibility
This player is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some disc types, such as recordable CD and DVD, may be in an unplayable formatsee below for further compatibility information.

DVD-Video

DVD-RW

Audio CD

Video CD

Fujicolor CD

is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.
Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD This player supports the IECs Super VCD standard for superior picture quality, dual soundtracks, and widescreen support.
Super Video CD (Super VCD)

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CD-R/RW compatibility
Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/ Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files * ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this player. Multi-session playback: No Unfinalized disc playback: Yes

10 Display See Display on page 9 for detailed information. 11 Remote sensor 12 Disc tray

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Display

MIDNIGHT QUIET

RPT -1

REC MODE kHz MHz

PRO LOGIC DIGITAL

Deutsch

ADV.SURR. PRGSVE
Tuner indicators European model only Lights when in one of the RDS display or search modes.
6 RPT and RPT-1 RPT lights during repeat play. RPT-1 lights during repeat one-track play (page 31). 7 RDM Lights during random play (page 32). 8 ATT Lights when the input attenuator is active for the currently selected analog input (page 59). 9 REC MODE Lights when the Rec Mode is on (page 54). 10 Timer indicators
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. 3 MIDNIGHT Lights when the Midnight mode is selected (page 27). 4 QUIET Lights when the Quiet mode is selected (page 27). 5 PGM Lights when a program list has been programmed (page 33).
Lights when the wake-up timer is set (page 42).
Lights when the sleep timer is active (page 43). PRO LOGIC II Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding (page 24). DIGITAL Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital source (page 24).

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13 Speaker indicators These show which speakers are being used to output the current source (they are not placement diagrams). The illustrations below show some example displays.
5.1 channel surround sound

Remote control

CD DVD

FM/AM TUNER TV

L1/L2 LINE OPEN/CLOSE

FRONT SURROUND

DVD MENU

RETURN

Stereo (2.1 channel) sound

TUNE+ ST ENTER

3.1 channel sound with Dialogue enhancement on the center channel 5.1 channel surround sound with Virtual Surround Back mode active

MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL

BASS MODE DIALOGUE SURROUND ADVANCED

CH LEVEL VIRTUAL SB

14 PRGSVE Not applicable to the European model Lights when progressive scan video output is selected (page 50). 15 ADV.SURR. Lights when one of the Advanced or Front Surround listening modes is selected (page 25). 16 Lights during playback of a DTS source (page 24). 17 kHz / MHz Indicates the unit of the frequency shown in the character display (kHz for AM, MHz for FM). 18 Character display 19 Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc (page 36).

PROGRAM AUDIO

REPEAT SUBTITLE

RANDOM ANGLE

TOP MENU

HOME MENU

SYSTEM SETUP

TEST TONE

QUIET/ MIDNIGHT

DIMMER

DISPLAY

TIMER/ CLOCK

SR+ CLR

FOLDER

FOLDER+ ENTER

ROOM SETUP

Important Functions printed in green on the remote control are accessed by switching the MAIN/SUB switch to SUB. 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the system on or into standby. 2 Function select buttons Press to select the source you want to listen to (DVD (CD). TUNER, TV, LINE)

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3 FRONT SURROUND Use to select a Front Surround listening mode (page 25). 4 Disc playback controls Press to start or resume playback. and / Use for reverse slow motion playback, frame reverse and reverse scanning. and / Use for forward slow motion playback, frame advance and forward scanning. Press to pause playback; press again to restart. Press to stop playback. 5 Press to jump to the beginning of the current chapter/track, then to previous chapters/ tracks. 6 DVD MENU Press to display a DVD disc menu, or the Disc Navigator if a VR format DVD-RW, CD, Video CD/Super VCD, MP3, WMA or JPEG disc is loaded. 7 Cursor buttons, ENTER and tuning buttons Cursor buttons Use the cursor buttons ( / / / ) to navigate on-screen displays and menus. ENTER Press to select an option or execute a command. TUNE +/ Use to tune the radio. 8
ST +/ Use to select station presets when listening to the radio. MUTE Press to mute all sound from the speakers and headphones (press again to cancel).
9 MASTER VOLUME Use to adjust the volume. 10 TV CONTROL (page 16) Press to switch the TV on or into standby. INPUT Press to switch the TV input. CH +/ Use to select channels on the TV. VOL +/ Use to adjust the volume on the TV. 11 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. 12 Press to jump to the next chapter/track. 13 RETURN Press to return to a previous menu screen. 14 SOUND Press to access the sound menu, from which you can adjust the DSP effect level, bass and treble, etc. 15 Surround sound mode/sound enhancement buttons SURROUND Use to select a Surround mode (page 24). ADVANCED Use to select an Advanced Surround mode (page 25). VIRTUAL SB Press to switch the Virtual Surround Back speaker effect on/off (page 27).
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BASS MODE Use to select a Bass Mode (page 28). DIALOGUE Use to select a Dialogue mode (page 27). CH LEVEL Use to adjust the speaker level (page 46). 16 DVD/CD buttons AUDIO Press to select an audio channel or language (page 35). SUBTITLE Press to display/change the DVD subtitle display (page 35). ANGLE Press to change camera angle during DVD multi-angle scene playback (page 36). PROGRAM Use to program/play a program list (page 3334). REPEAT Use to select a repeat play mode (page 31). RANDOM Use to select a random play mode (page 32). 17 ZOOM Press to change the screen zoom level (page 36). 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). HOME MENU Press to display (or exit) the on-screen menu for Initial Settings, Play Mode functions, etc. 18 SYSTEM SETUP Use to make various system and surround sound settings (page 44).
TEST TONE Use to output the test tone (for speaker setup) (page 46). QUIET/MIDNIGHT Use to select the Quiet and Midnight modes (page 27). 19 DIMMER Press to switch between normal and dimmed front panel display. DISPLAY Press to display/change disc information shown on-screen (page 36). TIMER/CLOCK Press to display the clock and to access the timer menu (page 14 and page 42). 20 SR+ Press to switch the SR+ mode on/off (page 58). FOLDER Press to jump to previous folders. FOLDER + Press to jump to the next folder. CLR Press to clear an entry. ENTER Selects menu options, etc. (works exactly the same as the ENTER button in 7 above). 21 MAIN/SUB Change from MAIN to SUB to access the functions/commands printed in green on the remote. ROOM SETUP Press to start Room Setup (page 15). 22 Number buttons Use the number buttons for selecting chapters/tracks from a disc directly.

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What it does Selects the highlighted menu item (both ENTER buttons work in exactly the same way) Returns to the main menu without saving changes
4 Press (play) to start playback. If youre playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD, a menu may appear. See DVD-Video disc menus on page 19 and Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus on page 20 for how to navigate these. If youre playing an WMA/MP3 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 38 for more on playing these discs. See also Options on page 51 if the disc contains both WMA/MP3 audio files and JPEG picture files. 5 Use the MASTER VOLUME / + button (or the front panel VOLUME buttons) to adjust the volume.
Tip The button guide at the bottom of every OSD screen shows you which buttons youll 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 chapter 5. 1 If the player isnt already on, press STANDBY/ON to switch it on. If youre 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 tray. OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc

Basic playback controls

The following table shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs. You can find other playback features in the chapter 5.
FRONT SURROUND OPEN CLOSE
3 Load a disc. 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).

RANDOM ANGLE HOME MENU

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What it does Starts playback. DVD and Video CD: If the display shows Resume or Last Mem playback starts from the resume or last memory point (see also Resume and Last Memory below.) Pauses a disc thats playing, or restarts a paused disc. Stops playback. DVD and Video CD: The display shows Resume. Press again if you want to cancel the resume function. (See also Resume and Last Memory below.) 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.

Button Numbers

What it does 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 or track after a few seconds (or after pressing ENTER).

Select Auto above to switch back to autostereo 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.

TV CONTROL

CD FM/AM TUNER TV L1/L2 LINE OPEN CLOSE
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.
Improving poor FM reception
If youre listening to an FM station in stereo but the reception is weak, you can improve the sound quality by switching to mono. Tune to an FM radio station. Press SYSTEM SETUP.
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.
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.
3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose FM Mode? then press ENTER. 4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select FM Mono then press ENTER. The mono indicator ( ) lights when the tuner is in mono reception mode.

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Note If the system is unplugged from the power supply completely, saved stations will remain for several days, after which youll 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.
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 Connecting auxiliary components on page 53.
1 If the system isnt 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 youre using the remote control, press TV to select the TV IN input, or use the LINE (L1/L2) button to select the LINE 1 or LINE 2 input.

3 If necessary, start playback of the external source.

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Listening to your system

Chapter 4

About the listening modes
As explained in Home theater sound setup on page 15, there are two basic surround speaker setup options available. Of course you can select any of the listening modes regardless of how you place your speakers, but you will achieve the best surround effect by using the listening modes in conjunction with your speaker setup: Standard surround 5-spot setup Use the Standard (Listening in surround sound on page 24) and Advanced (Using the Advanced Surround effects on page 25) surround listening modes with this setup. Front surround 3-spot setup See Using Front Surround on page 25 for the options available with this speaker setup. Make sure you have completed Using the Room Setup on page 15. For a more detailed surround sound setup, see Using the System Setup menu on page 44. Note Certain features explained in this section may not be possible depending on the source (for example, 88.2 / 96 kHz sources), or a conflicting system setting. See Error Messages on page 67 for more on this.

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.
Press SURROUND to select the Auto listening mode. If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the 2 DIGITAL or DTS indicator on the front panel lights. Note Any previously active Dolby Pro Logic or Advanced Surround mode is canceled when Auto listening mode is selected.

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Listening in surround sound
You can listen to any sourcestereo or multichannel, analog or digitalin surround sound. Surround sound is generated from stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes.
Note When listening in Dolby Digital / DTS mode, two-channel material will automatically be played in surround sound using Dolby Pro Logic II 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. 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.

Press VIRTUAL SB repeatedly to switch between Vir. SB On and Vir. SB Off. Note You cant use Virtual Surround Back when using the Stereo listening mode (or Auto with stereo sources). If you are using the The Front surround 3spot setup (see Home theater sound setup on page 15), switch the Virtual Surround Back feature off. If there is no surround channel, Virtual Surround Back has no effect.
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
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 (using the 5spot setup described in Home theater sound setup on page 15) to simulate an added
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.

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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 youre listening.
BASS MODE DIALOGUE SURROUND ADVANCED PROGRAM AUDIO REPEAT SUBTITLE CH LEVEL VIRTUAL SB

Press ENTER to confirm.

Boosting the bass level
There are three bass modes you can use to enhance the bass in a source.
BASS MODE DIALOGUE AUTO ADVANCED CH LEVEL VIRTUAL SB RANDOM ANGLE HOME MENU
RANDOM ANGLE HOME MENU PROGRAM AUDIO REPEAT SUBTITLE
Press QUIET/MIDNIGHT repeatedly to switch between Quiet, Midnight and Off.
Adjusting the bass and treble
Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall tone. Bass and treble adjustment is not possible when the Quiet or Midnight modes are active.
Press BASS MODE repeatedly to choose an option that fits the source youre 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 Switch off the bass boost if it causes excessive bass (i.e. it sounds boomy) in the source

Press SOUND.

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.

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Chapter 5
Note Some DVDs restrict the use of some functions (random or repeat, for example) in some or all parts of the disc. 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. Many features are not available when using unfinalized CD-R/RW discs. Remember To access functions printed in green on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB. Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.

Searching for RDS programs
One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio program. You can search for any of the program types listed on the previous page. 1 Press the TUNER button to select the FM band. RDS is only possible in the FM band. 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until PTY SEARCH appears in the display. 3 Use / (cursor left/right) to select the program type you want to hear. 4 Press ENTER to search for the program type. The system starts searching through the station presets for a match. When it finds one, the search stops and the station plays for five seconds. 5 If you want to keep listening to the station, press ENTER within the 5 seconds. If you dont press ENTER, searching resumes.
Displaying RDS information
Use the DISPLAY button to display the different types of RDS information available (RT, PS and PTY). Press DISPLAY to select the RDS information display. Each press changes the display as follows: RT Radio Text display PS Program Service display PTY Program Type display PTY SEARCH see Searching for RDS programs below Current tuner frequency Note If any noise is picked up while displaying the RT scroll, some characters may be displayed incorrectly. If you see No Data in the RT display, it means no RT data is transmitted from the broadcast station. If you have entered a name for the station, it is broadcast instead of RT data. If you havent, the display will automatically switch to the PS data display. If no PS data is transmitted from the station, the frequency will be displayed. In the PTY display, there are cases where No Data or None is shown. If this happens, the PS display is shown after a few seconds.

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Using the timer

Chapter 8

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 14).

Set the volume.

4 Press TIMER/CLOCK 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 TimerEdit 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 youre 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 youre done. After pressing ENTER this last time, the wakeup indicator lights, and the switch-on, switchoff 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/CLOCK twice. (Press TIMER/CLOCK once to display the current time.)

1 Select the source you want played. For example, press TUNER (FM/AM 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.
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.

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1 Press TIMER/CLOCK 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.
1 Press TIMER/CLOCK twice to reach the timer menu. 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select Sleep? then press ENTER. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a switch-off time then press ENTER. Choose between the following options: Sleep Auto System switches off automatically after the currently playing CD, Video CD or WMA/MP3 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 Sleep Off cancels the sleep timer 4 To check how much time is left, repeat steps 1 and 2. The remaining time is displayed momentarily. Note Sleep Auto will not work with Video CDs during PBC playback or CDs in repeat play.
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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.

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Surround sound and other settings

Chapter 9

Using the System Setup menu
All the available settings in the setup menu are listed in Surround and sound setup options and SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays below. See the notes in each section for additional information about the settings. Follow the steps below to customize the settings in the System Setup menu.
You can't change the Surround and sound setup options with the Recording Mode (page 54) switched on.
Surround and sound setup options
The Room Setup feature (page 15) is designed to give you a basic surround sound setup, however you can make more detailed settings that may improve the surround sound in your listening room. Note that the first setting in each section is the default.

BASS MODE DIALOGUE CH LEVEL SURROUND ADVANCED VIRTUAL SB PROGRAM AUDIO REPEAT SUBTITLE RANDOM ANGLE HOME MENU
Front speakers distance setting
Specifies the distance from your listening position to the front speakers: Front 0.3 m ~ Front 9 m Distance can be set in increments of 0.3 m. The default is 3 m.

Press SYSTEM SETUP.

Center speaker distance setting
Specifies the distance from your listening position to the center speaker: Center 0.3 m ~ Center 9 m Distance can be set in increments of 0.3 m. The default is 3 m.
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 youre done, press ENTER to leave the System Setup menu. Note The System Setup menu is exited automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity.
Surround speakers distance setting
Specifies the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers: Surr. 0.3 m ~ Surr. 9 m Distance can be set in increments of 0.3 m. The default is 3 m.

Dynamic Range Control

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

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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 27).
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
SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays
You only need to make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this unit using an SR+ cable (not supplied). Note that in the function settings below, the number of video inputs may change depending on your display. See also Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display on page 57.

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.

connection to the standard definition output (Interlace). If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center. This system is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors: PDP-503HDG, PDP-504HDG, PDP-433HDG, PDP-434HDG.
Using the SCART AV output
European model only There are two different kinds of video outputs you can use to connect this system to your TV. The SCART output should give you better picture quality than the standard composite video output. The SCART AV connector functions as both a video and audio output. Use a commercially available SCART cable to connect the AV CONNECTOR to your TV.

FRONT CENTER

AV CONNECTOR CONTROL FM ANTENNA UNBAL 75

VIDEO OUT VIDEO

Compatibility of this player with progressive-scan and high-definition TVs.
This player is compatible with progressive video Macro Vision System Copy Guard. Consumers should note that not all highdefinition 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
Note SCART cables are available in several configurations. Make sure that the one you get will work with this system and your TV/ monitor. You can find the pin assignments below.

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Switching the TV audio input from SCART to RCA
You can set the TV audio input to RCA or SCART. Press TV. Press SYSTEM SETUP.

Pin No.

Assignment
Status GND (video) No connection G OUT
Video or Y OUT No connection GND (video)
3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select TV Audio?. 4 Press ENTER.
5 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select SCART or RCA. 6 Press ENTER
Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display
If you have a Pioneer plasma display (models PDP-504HDG and PDP-434HDG or (European model only) PDP-504HDE and PDP-434 HDE), you can use an SR+ cable (see note below) to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various convenient features, such as automatic video input switching of the plasma display when the input is changed.

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Additional information

Chapter 13

Optional system settings
These settings are accessed by using the System Setup menu while in standby.

Child lock setting

The Child Lock feature is useful when youve set the wake-up timer and dont want the system switched on before it activates. Lock On Makes the front panel buttons and controls inoperative.
Lock Off Restores regular use of the front panel buttons and controls.

Clock format setting

Specifies how the clock is displayed:
12-Hour Sets the clock to show in 12hour format in the display. 24-Hour Sets the clock to show in 24hour format in the display.
Switch the system into standby. Press SYSTEM SETUP.
3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose the setting you want to adjust then press ENTER. The current setting is shown for each option as you cycle through the display. See below for a full list and description of each. 4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the setting. 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make other settings. 6 Press ENTER to confirm.

TV attenuator setting

If the source connected to the TV analog input is producing distortion through the speakers, the attenuator will reduce the signal level. ATT 6dB Reduces the signal level by 6dB. ATT 10dB Reduces the signal level by 10dB. ATT Off No attenuation

Line attenuator setting

If the source connected to the LINE analog input is distorting, the attenuator can reduce the signal level. ATT 6dB Reduces the signal level by 6dB. ATT 10dB Reduces the signal level by 10dB. ATT Off No attenuation
System Setup menu options in standby
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.

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Frequency step setting
Not applicable to the European model If you find that you cant tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/region. FM50. AM9 FM100. AM10
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).

TV format setting

The default setting of this system 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 regions 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).