Setting the channel levels
Set the relative channel levels from your main listening position.2

Subwoofer

1 Press SHIFT+TEST TONE. The test tone is output in the following order (from the speakers active in the current listening mode):
L Front left speaker C Center speaker

Listening position

Surround left

Surround right

R Front right speaker SR Right surround speaker SL Left surround speaker SW SubwooferUse the VOLUME +/ button to adjust the volume to an appropriate level. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the speaker levels in turn. You should hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position. The channel level range is 10 dB. 4 When youre done, press ENTER to exit test tone setup.
Front surround 3-spot setup This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker placement isn't possible or you want to avoid running long speaker cables in your listening area. Use this setup together with the Front Surround modes to take advantage of wall and ceiling reflections for a very realistic surround effect.
Center Front left Subwoofer Surround left Surround right Front right
1 See About the listening modes on page 11 for more on using the different listening modes with each speaker setup. 2 This is only available when DVD/CD is selected and playback is stopped. Also make sure headphones are unplugged. The speaker volume can be adjusted while listening to any sound source you want: Press SHIFT+SYSTEM SETUP, use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select the channel level setting, then press ENTER. Use / (cursor up/down) to adjust the channel levels; / (cursor left/right) to move to the next channel. Press ENTER when youre finished. 3 Since the subwoofer produces ultra-low frequencies its sound may seem quieter than it actually is.

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Using the on-screen displays
For ease of use, this system makes extensive use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs). All the screens are navigated in basically the same way, using the cursor buttons ( , , , ) to change the highlighted item and pressing ENTER to select it.1 Important Throughout this manual, Select means use the cursor buttons to highlight an item on-screen, then press ENTER.
Button What it does Displays/exits the on-screen display Changes the highlighted menu item
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).

English Espaol

3 Press (play) to 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 8 to navigate these.

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

Button What it does

SHIFT+TOP Displays the top menu of a DVD MENU discthis varies with the disc. DVD MENU
Displays a DVD disc menuthis varies with the disc and may be the same as the top menu. Moves the cursor around the screen.

ENTER RETURN

Numbers
Selects the current menu option. Returns to the previously displayed menu screen. Highlights a numbered menu option (some discs only). Press ENTER to select.

Resume and Last Memory

When you stop playback of a disc, RESUME shows in the display indicating that you can resume playback from that point. With DVDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, even if ejected, the play position is stored in memory.1 The next time you load the disc, the display shows LAST MEM and you can resume playback. If you want to clear the resume point, press (stop) while RESUME is displayed.
Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus
Some Video CD/Super VCDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch. These are PBC (Playback control) menus. You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD without having to navigate the PBC menu by starting playback using a number button to select a track, rather than the (play) button.
Button What it does Displays the PBC menu. Selects numbered menu options. Press ENTER to select. Displays the previous menu page (if there is one). Displays the next menu page (if there is one).

DVD-Video disc menus

Many DVD-Video discs contain menus from which you can select what you want to watch.

RETURN

1 The Last Memory function may not work with some discs. For DVD-Video discs (except VR mode DVD-RW), the player stores the play position of the last five discs.

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Listening to the radio
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.

Memorizing stations

You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time.
1 Press TUNER to switch to the tuner, then press repeatedly to select the AM or FM band. The display shows the band and frequency. 2 Tune to a frequency. There are three tuning modesmanual, 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.

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 SHIFT+SYSTEM SETUP.
3 Use / (cursor left/right) to choose ST.MEM. then press ENTER. 4 Use / (cursor up/down) to select the station preset you want then press ENTER.
Listening to station presets
1 Make sure the TUNER function is selected. 2 Use the ST +/ buttons to select a station preset. You can also use the number buttons to do this.
Listening to other sources
You can connect up to two external sources (TV, satellite receiver, etc.) to this system. See Connecting auxiliary components on page 24.

FM/AM DVD/CD TUNER LINE

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.
1 Tune to an FM radio station then press SHIFT+SYSTEM SETUP. 2 Use / (cursor left/right) to choose FM MODE then press ENTER. 3 Use / (cursor up/down) to 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).
1 Make sure that the external source (TV, satellite receiver, etc.) is switched on. Press LINE to select the source. If necessary, start playback of the source.

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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.1
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select an option then press ENTER. Choose between the following options:2
SLP AUTO Switches off automatically after the currently playing CD, Video CD or DivX disc has finished. SLP ON Switches off after about an hour SLP OFF Cancels the sleep timer After selecting SLP ON, you can press SLEEP again to check how much time is left. Each line indicates approximately 12 minutes (remaining):

SLP - - - - Dimming the display
You can choose to dim the display if you find it too bright.
Press SHIFT+SYSTEM SETUP.
2 Use / (cursor left/right) then ENTER to choose the dimmer setting. This is shown in the front panel display. 3 Use / (cursor up/down) to select LIGHT or DARK then press ENTER.
1 The display dims when the sleep timer is set. 2 Sleep Auto will not work with WMA/MP3 discs, Video CD/Super VCDs during PBC playback, or CDs in repeat play.

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Listening to your system

Chapter 2

About the listening modes
As explained in Home theater sound setup on page 6, there are two basic surround speaker setup options available with any of the listening modes: Standard surround 5-spot setup Use any of the surround listening modes with this setup (except Front Surround). Front surround 3-spot setup Make sure the Front Surround mode is switched on before selecting a surround listening mode (see Using Front Surround on page 11).
Press SHIFT+SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode.1 The choices that appear in the display will vary according to the type of source thats playing.
AUTO Auto listening mode (see above) DOLBY DIGITAL / DTS Dolby Digital or DTS decoding (depending on the source).3 For a multichannel source, this will be the same as AUTO. PROLOGIC (Dolby Pro Logic) 4.1 channel surround sound for use with any twochannel source MOVIE (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie) Pro Logic II 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to movie sources (use with any two-channel source) MUSIC (Dolby Pro Logic II Music) Pro Logic II 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to music sources, for use with any two-channel source STEREO See Listening in stereo below

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.
CLEAR SHIFT SLEEP SURROUND DISPLAY FRONT SURROUND
Press SHIFT+SURROUND to select the AUTO listening mode.1

Using Front Surround

The Front Surround mode is effective when you are using the Front surround 3-spot speaker setup as described in Home theater sound setup on page 6. The surround speakers should be placed on top of the front speakers and oriented towards the walls (see the Speaker Setup Guide) and DVD/CD must be selected as the input source.2
Listening in surround sound
You can listen to stereo or multichannel sources in surround sound.2 Surround sound is generated from stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes.
1 If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the front panel 2 D or DTS indicator lights. 2 Note that the input source must be switched to DVD/CD for multichannel playback. If youre planning on recording a multichannel source, refer to Recording mode on page 24. 3 When listening in DOLBY DIGITAL / DTS mode, two-channel material will automatically be played in surround sound using Dolby Pro Logic II decoding.

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CLEAR SHIFT

SLEEP SURROUND

DISPLAY FRONT SURROUND
Adjusting the bass and treble
Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall tone.
Press SHIFT+FRONT SURROUND to switch Front Surround on or off. When set to MODE ON, make sure to follow the guidelines in the Setup Guide for best surround sound.

Press SOUND MODE.

2 Use / (cursor left/right) to select BASS or TREBLE then press ENTER. 3 Use / (cursor up/down) to adjust the sound then press ENTER to confirm.

Listening in stereo

You can listen to any sourcestereo or multichannelin stereo. When playing a multichannel source, all channels are downmixed to the front left/right speakers and the subwoofer.

Boosting the bass level

There are two bass modes you can use to enhance the bass in a source.
Press SHIFT+SURROUND repeatedly until STEREO shows in the display.
2 Use / (cursor left/right) to select BASSMODE then press ENTER. 3 Use / (cursor up/down) to adjust the sound then press ENTER to confirm. Select between OFF, MUSIC or CINEMA.
Listening with headphones
When headphones are connected, only the STEREO mode is available.

Using the SFC modes

The SFC (Sound Field Control) modes can be used with any multichannel or stereo source for a variety of additional surround sound effects.
HOME MENU SYSTEM SETUP ENTER SOUND MODE TEST TONE RETURN DVD MENU TOP MENU
2 Use / (cursor left/right) to select SFC MODE then press ENTER. 3 Press / (cursor up/down) then ENTER to select an SFC Sound Mode. Select between OFF, ACTION, DRAMA, ROCK, POP, HALL or LIVE.

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Chapter 3
Important Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD discs, Video CDs/ Super VCDs, CDs, DivX video and WMA/ MP3/JPEG discs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded. 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.

During playback, press

(pause).
2 Press and hold / or / until slow motion playback starts. Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed (shown on-screen).
To resume playback, press (play).2
Frame advance/frame reverse
You can advance or back up DVD discs frameby-frame. With Video CD/Super VCDs and DivX video you can only use frame advance.
2 Press / or / to reverse or advance a frame at a time. To resume playback, press (play).2

Scanning discs

You can fast-scan discs forward or backward at various different speeds.1

This feature lets you program the play order of titles/chapters/tracks on a disc.2
1 During playback, press HOME MENU and select Play Mode. 2 Select Program then select Create/Edit from the list of program options. 3 Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to select a title, chapter or track for the current step in the program list. For a DVD disc, you can add a title or a chapter.
For a CD or Video CD/Super VCD, select a track to add to the program list. After pressing ENTER to select the title/ chapter/track, the step number automatically moves down one.

Using random play

Use this function to play titles or chapters (DVD-Video) or tracks (CD and Video CD/Super VCD) in a random order.1
1 During playback, press HOME MENU and select Play Mode. 2 Select Random then select an option. For DVD discs, select Random Title or Random Chapter.
For CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select On or Off to switch random play on or off. Tip Use the following controls during random play:
Button What it does Selects a new track/title/chapter at random. Returns to the beginning of the current track/title/chapter; further presses select another random track/title/chapter.
4 Repeat step 3 to build up a program list. A program list can contain up to 24 steps.
You can insert steps by just highlighting the position where you want the new step to appear and entering a title/chapter/track number. To delete a step, highlight it and press CLEAR.
5 To play the program list, press (play). Program play remains active until you turn off program play (see below), erase the program list (see below), eject the disc or switch off.
Random play remains in effect until you select Random Off from the random play menu options.
1 You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped. However, you can't use random play together with program play. You cant use random play with VR format DVD-RW discs, WMA/MP3 discs, DivX video discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. 2 Program lists are saved for the DVD disc loaded. When you load a disc with a saved program list, program play is automatically turned on. You cant use Program play with VR format DVD-RW discs, WMA/MP3 discs, DivX video discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.

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Tip Use the following controls during program play:
Button HOME MENU What it does Save the program list and exit without starting playback. Skip to the next step in the program list.

DVD disc menus are displayed in the same language as your selected subtitle language, if possible.
Languages as displayed DVD menus are displayed in the selected language, if possible. Other Language Subtitle Display On Off
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see Using the language code list on page 38). Subtitles are displayed in your selected subtitle language. Subtitles are always off by default when you play a DVD disc.

Display settings

Setting OSD Language Option English What it means
On-screen displays of the player are in English.
Languages as displayed On-screen displays are shown in the language selected. Angle Indicator On Off
A camera icon is displayed on-screen during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc. No multi-angle indication is shown.

Options settings

Setting Parental Lock DivX VOD Option Display What it means
See Parental Lock below. See About DivX VOD content below.

Speakers settings

Setting Speaker Distance Option What it means
Specify the distance of your speakers from your listening position (see Speaker Distance on page 23).

Parental Lock

Default level: Off; Default password: none; Default Country/Area code: us (2119)
To give you some control over what your children watch on your DVD player, some DVDVideo discs feature a Parental Lock level. If your player is set to a lower level than the disc, the disc wont play.

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Some discs also support the Country/Area Code feature. The player does not play certain scenes on these discs, depending on the Country/Area Code you set.
Setting/changing the Country/Area code
You can find the Country/Area code list on page 39.
Select Country Code. Input your password, then press ENTER.
Registering a new password
Register a password to change the Parental Lock level or enter a Country/Area code.1

Select Password.

3 Select a Country/Area code then press ENTER. There are two ways you can do this:
Select by code letter: Use / (cursor up/ down) to change the Country/Area code.
Video Output Language Display Options Speakers

Parental Lock DivX VOD

Password Level Change Country Code
Select by code number: Press (cursor right) then use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit Country/Area code. The new Country/Area code takes effect after ejecting the disc once.

2 Use the number buttons to input a 4-digit password then press ENTER.

About DivX VOD content

In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on this player, you first need to register the player with your DivX VOD content provider. You do this by generating a DivX VOD registration code, which you submit to your provider.2 Important DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Digital Rights Management) system. This restricts playback of content to specific, registered devices. If you load a disc that contains DivX VOD content not authorized for your player, the message Authorization Error is displayed and the content will not play.

Changing your password

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

Select Password Change.

2 Input your existing password, then press ENTER. 3 Enter a new password and press ENTER.
Setting/changing the Parental Lock

1 Select Level Change.

2 Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER. 3 Select a new level and press ENTER. Press (cursor left) repeatedly to lock more levels (more discs will require the password); press (cursor right) to unlock levels. You cant lock level 1.
Displaying your DivX VOD registration code
1 Not all discs use Parental Lock, and will play without requiring the password first. If you forget your password, youll need to reset the player to register a new password. (see Resetting the system on page 38) 2 Resetting the player (as described in Resetting the system on page 38) will not cause you to lose your registration code.

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Select Options, then DivX VOD.
Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock DivX VOD Display

Speaker Distance

3 Select Display. Your 8-digit registration code is displayed.
Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Speakers DivX VOD Registration Code 01234567
1 Use the / (cursor up/down) to select a speaker. The L and R speakers are paired; you cant set them differently.

Official DivX Certified product. Plays DivX 5, DivX 4, DivX 3, and DivX VOD video content (in compliance with DivX Certified technical requirements). File extensions:.avi and.divx (these must be used for the player to recognize DivX video files). Note that all files with the.avi extension are recognized as MPEG4, but not all of these are necessarily DivX video files and therefore may not be playable on this player.
Compressed MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA) audio
Sampling rates: 32, 44.1 or 48kHz Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher recommended) VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 playback: No VBR WMA playback: No WMA lossless encoding: No DRM (Digital Rights Management) compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio les will not play in this player) File extensions:.mp3,.wma (these must be used for the player to recognize MP3 and WMA les File structure (may differ): Up to 299 folders on a disc; up to 648 folders and les (combined) within each folder
Displaying DivX subtitle files
The font sets listed below are available for DivX external subtitle files. You can see the proper font set on-screen by setting the Subtitle Language (in Language settings on page 20) to match the subtitle file. This player supports the following language groups:
Group 1: Albanian (sq), Basque (eu), Catalan (ca), Danish (da), Dutch (nl), English (en), Faroese (fo), Finnish (fi), French (fr), German (de), Icelandic (is), Irish (ga), Italian (it), Norwegian (no), Portuguese (pt), RhaetoRomanic (rm), Scottish (gd), Spanish (es), Swedish (sv) Group 2: Albanian (sq), Croatian (hr), Czech (cs), Hungarian (hu), Polish (pl), Romanian (ro), Slovak (sk), Slovenian (sl) Group 3: Bulgarian (bg), Byelorussian (be), Macedonian (mk), Russian (ru), Serbian (sr), Ukrainian (uk) Group 4: Hebrew (iw), Yiddish (ji) Group 5: Turkish (tr)

JPEG le

Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image les up to a resolution of 3072 x 2048. *File format for digital still cameras Progressive JPEG compatible: No File extensions:.jpg (must be used for the player to recognize JPEG les) File structure (may differ): Up to 299 folders on a disc; up to 648 folders and les (combined) within each folder

About DivX

DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the DivX video codec from DivXNetworks, Inc. This player can play DivX video files burned on CD-R/RW/ROM discs. Keeping the same terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are called Titles. When naming files/titles on a CD-R/RW disc prior to burning, keep in mind that by default they will be played in alphabetical order.

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license. Some external subtitle files may be displayed incorrectly or not at all. For external subtitle files the following subtitle format filename extensions are supported (please note that these files are not shown within the disc navigation menu):.srt,.sub,.ssa,.smi

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The filename of the movie file has to be repeated at the beginning of the filename for the external subtitle file. The number of external subtitle files which can be switched for the same movie file is limited to a maximum of 10.

Handling discs

Hold the disc by its edges when handling so as not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on either side of the disc. Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback performance. If a disc becomes marked with fingerprints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth.

About WMA

The Windows Media logo printed on the box indicates that this player can playback Windows Media Audio content. WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 7, 7.1, Windows Media Player for Windows XP, or Windows Media Player 9 Series. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.
Wipe lightly from the center of the disc using straight strokes. Dont wipe the disc surface with circular strokes. If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents such as those designed for cleaning vinyl records.

Storing discs

Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight). Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing instrument. These could all damage the disc.

Discs to avoid

Using and taking care of discs

DVD Video regions

All DVD Video discs carry a region mark that indicates which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with. Your DVD system also has a region mark (on the rear panel). Discs from incompatible regions will not play in this player. Discs marked ALL play in any player.
Discs spin at high speed inside the player. If a disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk using it in your player you could end up damaging the unit. This unit is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs.

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Set to 4:3 (Letter Box), widescreen discs are shown with black bars top and bottom.
2 Use / (cursor left/right) to choose TV SYS then press ENTER. The TV system changes as follows:
AUTO NTSC PAL NTSC PAL AUTO
The system automatically switches on and youll see the new TV system setting in the display after seeing WELCOME.4

Player setting

Format NTSC NTSC PAL NTSC NTSC NTSC PAL PAL PAL PAL AUTO NTSC PAL NTSC or PAL
Set to 4:3 (Pan&Scan), widescreen discs are shown with the left and right sides cropped. Although the picture looks larger, you dont actually see the whole picture.
DVD/Super VCD/ Video CD/DivX Video CD/MP3/WMA/ JPEG/no disc

TV system 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 find picture distortion with some discs, set the TV system to match your country or regions system. However, this may restrict the kinds of disc you can watch. See the table for the kinds of discs compatible with each setting (AUTO, PAL and NTSC).3

Frequency step setting

If you find that you cant tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/region.
1 Switch the unit into standby, then press SHIFT+SYSTEM SETUP. 2 Use / (cursor left/right) to choose AM 9K/10K then press ENTER. 3 Use / (cursor up/down) to select AM 9K or AM 10K then press ENTER.
1 Switch the unit into standby, then press SHIFT+SYSTEM SETUP.
1 Many widescreen discs override the systems settings so that the disc is shown in letterbox format regardless of the setting. 2 Using the 16:9 (Wide) setting with a standard 4:3 TV, or one of the 4:3 settings with a widescreen TV, will result in distortion. When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format, you can use the TV controls to select how the picture is presented. Your TV may offer various zoom and stretch options; see the instructions that came with your TV for details. Some movie aspect ratios are wider than 16:9, so even with a widescreen TV, these discs will still play in a letterbox style. 3 Most models of the newly developed countdown PAL TV system detect 50 Hz (PAL)/60 Hz (NTSC) and automatically switch vertical amplitude, resulting in a display without vertical shrinkage. However, in some cases, the image may appear without color. If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control, you may not be able to watch NTSC discs because of picture roll. If the TV has a V-Hold control, adjust it until the picture stops rolling. On some TVs, the picture may shrink vertically, leaving black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. 4 You have to switch the player into standby (press STANDBY/ON) before each change.

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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.

General

Problem The power does not turn on, or switches off suddenly (an error message may be displayed at startup). 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 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. If youre using the line input, make sure the component is connected correctly (see Connecting auxiliary components on page 24). Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off. Make sure the TV is connected correctly (refer to the Setup Guide). Reset the video output to interlace (see Video Output settings on page 20). Refer to Setting the channel levels on page 6 to check the speaker levels. When TUNER or LINE is selected, you can only hear the source in stereo. Switch the input source to DVD/CD for multichannel sound. Check that the Recording mode hasnt been switched on (see Recording mode on page 24). Check that you havent selected the STEREO mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 11). Connect the speakers properly (refer to the Setup Guide). Replace the batteries (refer to the Setup Guide). Operate within 7 m, 30 of the remote sensor (refer to the Setup Guide). Remove any obstacles or operate from another position. Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.

Setting up your DVD/CD Receiver
When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch the power off with the STANDBY/ON button, and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Do not use these speakers with any other system or amplifier as this may result in damage or fire.
Check that you have all the accessories, then put the batteries in the remote control.
Power cord Power plug adapter Power cord*
* Illustration shows the Central and South American models
Connect the AM and FM antennas to the rear panel of the DVD/CD receiver.

Using the remote control

The remote control can be used within a range of about 7 meters from the remote sensor on the front panel, and within a 30 degree angle.
Additional notes on connecting antennas
Keep antenna cables away from the main unit and other cables. To assure optimum reception, pull the FM antenna so that it is fully extended and not coiled or hanging at the rear of the unit. If reception with the supplied antenna is poor, see the Other connections section in the main operating instructions for details on connecting outdoor antennas.

Precautions:

1 Pull off the protective
shields of both AM antenna wires.

fig. A fig. B fig. C

Batteries and remote control

STANDBY/ON MUTE

2 Push open the tabs, then insert
one wire fully into each terminal.
3 Release the tabs to secure the AM

antenna wires.

Video cord

FM/AM DVD/CD TUNER LINE

The remote control may not work if there is an obstacle between the remote control and the display unit, or if the remote control is not directed towards the remote sensor of the display unit at the correct angle. The remote control may not work properly if strong light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the units remote sensor. The remote control may not work properly when this unit is used near devices emitting infrared rays, or when remote controls of other devices which use infrared rays are used. Also, the use of this remote control may cause other devices to work improperly. When the operating range of the remote becomes too short, replace the batteries.
Additional notes on speaker placement
If your listening room is of adequate size, place the speakers as shown in step 3 to achieve the optimum surround sound effect. If you are listening in a fairly small room and a typical surround speaker setup is not possible, see Home theater sound setup in the instruction manual and the Speaker Setup Guide for information on the Front Surround 3-spot setup option. When using the standard surround speaker setup as shown in step 3, please observe the following guidelines: Install the main front left and right speakers at an equal distance from the TV. For optimum effect, install the rear speakers slightly above ear level. Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.

VOLUME

FM antenna
AUDIO SUBTITLE HOME MENU SYSTEM SETUP

ST TUNE

ANGLE ZOOM DVD MENU TOP MENU
4 Fix the AM loop antenna to the

attached stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. A) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. B). Note: If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. C) before clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.
Remote control battery caution

ANTENNA

AM LOOP ANTENNA

ENTER SOUND MODE RETURN

FM UNBAL 75

TEST TONE

CLEAR SHIFT

SLEEP SURROUND

DISPLAY FRONT SURROUND

AM loop antenna

5 Place the AM antenna on a flat
surface and point in the direction giving the best reception.
Dont let it come into contact with metal objects and avoid placing near computers, television sets or other electrical appliances.
6 Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 antenna terminal.
For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Dont drape loosely or leave coiled up.
Note: The signal earth (H) is designed to reduce noise that occurs when an antenna is connected. It is not an electrical safety earth.
Incorrect use of batteries may cause leakage or rupture. Always be sure to follow these guidelines: Always insert batteries into the battery compartment correctly matching the positive and negative polarities, as shown by the display inside the compartment. Never mix new and used batteries. Batteries of the same size may have different voltages, depending on brand. Do not mix different brands of batteries. When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. In order to prevent battery leakage, remove the batteries when not using the remote control for an extended period (one month or more). If leakage occurs, carefully wipe away any battery fluid inside the compartment, and replace the batteries with new ones. Do not allow books or other objects to rest on top of the remote control, since the buttons may be depressed, causing faster exhaustion of the batteries.

When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with tape or some other suitable means. Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as earthquakes, endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker. Do not connect the supplied speakers with any other amplifier. This may result in malfunction or fire. The front, center and surround speakers supplied with this system are magnetically shielded. However, depending on the installation location, color distortion may occur if the speaker is installed extremely close to the screen of a television set. If this happens case, turn the power switch of the television set OFF, and turn it ON after 15 to 30 minutes. If the problem persists, place the speaker system away from the television set. The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and so should not be placed near a TV or monitor. Magnetic storage media (such as floppy discs and tape or video cassettes) should also not be kept close to the subwoofer. Do not fix the subwoofer to the wall or ceiling; they could cause injury if they fell.
Connect each speaker using the color-coded speaker plugs. Match them to the colored speaker terminals on the rear panel of the DVD/CD receiver.
Connect each speaker as shown below.
Match the color-coded speaker plugs to the colored speaker terminals on the rear of the DVD/CD receiver (as shown at left). Make sure to insert completely. The small lug at the wire-end of the speaker plug should face up or down depending on whether it's being plugged into one of the upper or lower three speaker terminals. Please make sure to connect correctly.

Surround right (Grey)

Surround left (Blue)
Connect the DVD/CD receiver to your TV, then connect the supplied power cord.
Connect one end to a video input on your TV.
Use the supplied video cord.

Upper three terminals

Connect the other end to the video output of the DVD/CD receiver.
This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this player to your TV via a VCR using AV cables, as the picture from this player will not appear properly on your TV.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO

CB/ PB CR/ PR

LINE OUT

CENTER

Listening position Subwoofer (Purple)

Lower three terminals

Connect the power cord to the AC inlet.

R AUDIO

SURROUND R

VIDEO IN

L SPEAKERS

SUB WOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

These speaker terminals can be hazardous when live. When you connect or disconnect the speaker cables, to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not touch uninsulated parts before disconnecting the power cord.
ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO

Front right (Red)

Center (Green)

Front left (White)

For the best surround sound, setup your speakers as above. The front left and right speakers should be about 1.82.7 m apart.
Congratulations! You're done setting up.

To AC outlet

Printed in

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Speaker Setup Guide
Check that you have all the speaker accessories.
Front speakers x 2 Center speaker x 1 Surround speakers x 2 Subwoofer x 1 Mounting brackets x 4 Screws (for mounting brackets) x 4
Front surround 3-spot 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.
Subwoofer Surround left Front left Center Surround right Front right

Listening position

Non-skid pads (large) x 4 Non-skid pads (small) x 12
Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of each of the front speakers and the center speaker. The four large non-skid pads are for the subwoofer (as shown).
Use the supplied adhesive to attach 4 pads to the base (flat surface) of each speaker.
Please refer to Wall-mounting the front and surround speaker system in the operating instructions for installation.

Front speakers

Center speaker

Subwoofer

Standard surround 5-spot setup
This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theater sound.

Surround left

Subwoofer Front left Center Surround right Listening position Front right
Connect the speaker system.
Refer to the Setting up your DVD/CD Receiver (the other part of this setup guide) to connect the speakers properly. Place them as shown in the diagram above for optimal surround sound. The base of each surround speaker fits into the circular groove on the top of the front speakers as shown.

Secure the speaker wire.

After testing for the slack necessary to turn the speaker (see the following step), use the groove provided to secure the speaker wire.
Turn the speakers towards the closest wall, lining the arrows up for optimal Front Surround.
Turn each surround speaker so that the arrow at the base is lined up with the (FRONT SURROUND) arrow on the front speaker. This is only necessary when you are using the Front Surround mode (MODE ON). See the operating instructions for more on using Front Surround. Caution