XVHTD 1

DVD RECEIVER
XV-HTD1
SPEAKER SYSTEM
S-HTD1
Operating Instructions
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European and UK models only CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1.
To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or
attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
The following caution label appear on your player.
Location: On the rear panel of the player
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
On the bonnet of the player
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION : AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
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Operating Environment H045 En

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 ventilated
location
VENTILATION: When installing this unit, make

sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to 5 cm or more
improve heat radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at
rear, and 5 cm at each side).
WARNING: Slots and openings in the cabinet are 10 cm or more
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation 1 2 3 4 5
DISC SKIP EXCHANGE 0 OPEN/CLOSE
of the product and to protect it from overheating, to VIDEO

5 cm
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be or more
VOLUME
DVD RECEIVER XV-HTD1
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY CD ADVANCED DSP DISC 1 2 3 4 5

MODE THEATER
blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers,

Karaoke
1
DVD/CD TUNER/BAND TV/AUX CD MODE 7 3/8 4.1 ¡.¢
MIC
LEVEL
table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also do not put the

MIC PHONES
apparatus on the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric

having a thick pile. H040 En Rear: 10 cm or more
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT.
Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research for consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest technological
developments. We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD player. Thank you for your support.
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Only multi-voltage model is provided with this Please read through these operating instructions so
switch. you will know how to operate your model properly.
After you have finished reading the instructions, put
Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127 V and
them away in a safe place for future reference.
220 V only. Never use this model with the 110 V
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power
setting in Saudi Arabia. H019 En
plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from
The line voltage selector switch is located on the rear panel.
Check that it is set properly before plugging the power cord into that shown in the explanatory drawings. However,
the outlet. If the voltage is not properly set or if you move to an the method of connecting and operating the unit is
area where the voltage requirements differ, adjust the selector the same.
switch as follows:
¶ Be sure to disconnect the power cord from its outlet before
making this adjustment. Please read through these operating instructions so
¶ Use a medium-sized (flat blade) screwdriver. Insert the tip you will know how to operate your model properly.
of the screwdriver into the groove of the selector switch and After you have finished reading the instructions, put
turn it so that the power voltage marking of your area points them away in a safe place for future reference.
to the arrow. • This player is not suitable for commercial use.
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
This product incorporates copyright protection
240V
technology that is protected by method claims of
220-230V certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
110-127V rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision
CAUTION 220 – 230 V Corporation, and is intended for home and other
Power source voltage is factory adjusted 220 - 230 volts. limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
If your area is different, change voltage selectors set- authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
tings. H038 En
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1 Before You Start
Features What’s in the box

Confirm that the following accessories are in the box
• Superlative audio performance with
when you open it.
Dolby Digital* and DTS** software
The XV–HTD1 delivers breathtaking sound quality with • Remote control
Dolby Digital and DTS discs. • AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2
• AM loop antenna
• Graphical Setup Navigator • FM antenna
Setting up your home theater is easy using the • Video cord (yellow)
graphical Setup Navigator. Answer the questions that • Power cord x1 (x2 (Central and South America
appear on-screen and the Setup Navigator makes the models only))
necessary video and language settings for you. • These operating instructions
• Warranty card (European and Australian models
• This product incorporates copyright protection only)
technology that is protected by method claims of • Speaker cords 5m x2 (for front L-R speakers)
certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property • Speaker cord 2m x1 (for center speaker)
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and • Speaker cords 6m x2 (for rear L-R speakers)
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protec- • Speaker cord 3m x1 (for subwoofer)
tion technology must be authorized by Macrovision • Power plug adapter (Central and South America
Corporation, and is intended for home and other models only)
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Using this manual
This manual is for the XV–HTD1 DVD Receiver. It is
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
divided into several sections: system basics and
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol
connecting up (chapters 1 and 2); an explanation of
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
the controls and displays (chapter 3); setting up for
unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laborato-
surround sound and other preferences (chapter 4);
ries. All rights reserved.
getting started (chapter 5); advanced features (chapters
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are 6–10); system settings and preferences (chapter 11).
registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.
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Before You Start 1
Contents
1 Before You Start 6 Using Surround Sound 11 DVD Setup Menu
Features 4 Adjusting the bass and treble 23 Using the DVD Setup menu 38
What’s in the box 4 Using P.Bass 23 Video settings 38
Using this manual 4 Using sound modes 23 TV Screen 38
Putting the batteries in Listening to surround-sound Picture Quality 38
the remote control 6 sources 23 S-Video Out 39
Using the remote control 6 Listening to other sources with Still Picture 39
Hints on installation 6 room effects 24 On Screen Display 39
Avoiding problems with Adjusting the effect level 24 Angle Indicator 39
condensation 7 Listening at low volume 25 Language settings 39
Moving the system 7 Direct recording 25 OSD language 39
Discs compatible with this system 7 Audio Language 40
DVD Video regions 7 7 Playing Discs Subtitle Language 40
Auto Language 40
Introduction 26
DVD Language 41
2 Connecting Up Finding what you want on a disc 26
Subtitle Display 41
Connecting the speakers 8 Switching camera angles 26
Subtitle Off 41
Placing the speakers 9 Switching subtitles 26
General settings 41
Wall mounting the rear speaker Switching audio language 26
Setup Menu Mode 41
system 9 Switching audio channel 26
Parental Lock 42
Connecting to your TV 10 Making a program list 27
Changing the parental lock level 42
Setting the TV System 10 More programming options 28
Changing your password 42
Connecting the supplied antennas 11 Using random play 28
Screen Saver 43
AM loop antenna 11 Using repeat play 28
Background Color 43
FM wire antenna 11 Looping a section of a disc 29
Connecting external antennas 12 Playing CDs only (CD Mode) 29
External AM antenna 12 Bookmarking a place in a disc 29 12 Additional Information
External FM antenna 12 Memorizing disc settings 30 Switching the AM frequency
Connecting other components 13 Displaying disc information 30 interval 44
Connecting the power 13 Singing karaoke (Except European Setting the display brightness 44
model) 31 Switching the time format 44
Resetting the system 44
3 Controls & Displays
8 Using RDS (European Taking care of your system 45
Remote control 14 Disc lens cleaner 45
Front panel 15 model only) Taking care of your discs 45
Display 15 Using RDS 32 Storing discs 45
RDS Program types 32 Discs to avoid 45
4 Setting Up Displaying RDS information 33 Glossary 46
Switching on and setting the clock 16 Searching for a program type 33 Language code list 47
Setting up for surround sound 16 Troubleshooting 48
Setting the speaker distances 16 9 Using the Timer Screen sizes and disc formats 50
Balancing the surround sound 17 Specifications 51
Using the wake up timer 34
Using the Setup Navigator 18 Switching the demo mode on/off 52
Activating/deactivating the
wake up timer 34
5 Getting Started Checking the timer settings 35
Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs 19 Using the sleep timer 35
Basic playback controls 19
Navigating DVD disc menus 20 10 Advanced Sound Setup
Navigating Video CD PBC menus 20
Advanced sound settings 36
Exchanging discs 21
LFE attenuator 36
Listening to the radio 21
Dynamic Range Control 36
Improving FM stereo sound 22
Dual-mono setting 37
Saving station presets 22
Adjusting channel volume levels 37
Listening to station presets 22
Listening to other components 22
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1 Before You Start
Chapter 12 provides additional information, including a • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with
glossary of terms used in this manual, and a trouble- governmental regulations or environmental public
shooting section. institution’s rules that apply in your country or area.
Using the remote control

Putting the batteries in the remote
Keep in mind the following when using the remote
control control:
1 Open the battery compartment cover on • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the
the back of the remote control. remote control and the remote sensor on the unit.
• Use within 7 meters of the remote sensor and at an
angle of less than 30º.
• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong
sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s
2 Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the remote sensor.
battery compartment following the • Remote controllers for different devices can interfere
indications (ª, ·) inside the with each other. Avoid using remotes for other equip-
compartment. ment located nearby this unit.
• Replace the batteries when you notice the operating
range of the remote starts to decrease.
Hints on installation
We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come,
3 Close the cover. so please bear in mind the following points when
choosing a suitable location for it:
Do...
✓ Use in a well-ventilated room.
✓ Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table,
shelf or stereo rack.
Don’t...
• Remove the batteries if the remote is not going to be ✗ Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or
used for a month or more. humidity, including near radiators and other heat-
• Remove dead batteries promptly—they can leak and generating appliances.
damage the unit. ✗ 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.
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Before You Start 1
✗ 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 Audio CD compatibility:
may be exposed to smoke or steam. • 12cm or 8cm (5” or 3”) discs
✗ Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth— • Linear PCM digital audio
this may prevent proper cooling of the unit. • CD-Audio, CD-R* and CD-RW* formats
✗ Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large CDs are divided into tracks.
enough to support all four of the unit’s feet.
* This system can play CD-R and CD-RW discs
recorded with audio. However, depending on the
Avoiding problems with condensation condition of the player and the disc, you may find that
Condensation may form inside the system if it is not all discs will play successfully. (For example, if the
brought into a warm room from outside, or if the disc is scratched or dirty, or if the player’s pickup lens is
temperature of the room rises quickly. Although the dirty.) Note that this unit cannot record onto recordable
condensation won’t damage the system, it may discs.
temporarily impair its performance. For this reason you
should leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for
about an hour before switching on and using.
Video CD compatibility:
Moving the system • 12cm or 8cm (5” or 3”) discs
If you need to move the system, first switch it off and • MPEG-1 digital audio
unplug from the wall outlet. Never lift or move the unit • MPEG-1 digital video
during playback—discs rotate at a high speed and may Video CDs are divided into tracks.
be damaged.
DVD Video regions
Discs compatible with this system 2 3 4 ALL
Any disc that displays one of the following logos should

All DVD Video discs carry a region mark on the case
play in this system. Other formats, including DVD-RAM,
somewhere that indicates which region(s) of the world
DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio, CD-ROM, SACD and Photo CD
the disc is compatible with. Your DVD system also has a
will not play.
region mark, which you can find on the rear panel.
Discs from incompatible regions will not play in this
system. Discs marked ALL will play in any player.
DVD Video compatibility:
• Single-sided or double-sided discs
• Single layer or dual layer discs
• Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM digital
audio
• MPEG-2 digital video
DVD discs are generally divided into one or more titles.
Titles may be further subdivided into chapters.
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2 Connecting Up
Before making or changing any rear panel connections,

make sure that all the components are switched off and
unplugged from the power supply.
Center
Connecting the speakers
Subwoofer
FRONT REAR
L L L
FRONT REAR
L L
R
R
R R
R AC INLET
SUB- CENTER
WOOFER
SPEAKERS
COAX
DIGITAL R L
IN
ANTENNA
TV/
VCR
IN
H
AM
VIDEO LOOP
OUT IN ANTENNA
1 S-VIDEO
AUX
FM
OUT UNBAL
OUT 75Ω
SUB-
WOOFER SPEAKERS CENTER
Front R Front L
H
1
H
Rear R Rear L
The speaker terminal tabs and supplied speaker cables 1 Twist off the protective covers on the
are color-coded for simpler connection. ends of the speaker
cable.
1 Use the speaker cables with the red
sleeves to connect the front speakers to
the FRONT L and FRONT R terminals. 2 Press the speaker terminal tabs to open
2 Use the speaker cables with the blue and insert the wire with the colored
sleeves to connect the rear speakers to sleeve into the colored terminal and the
the REAR L and REAR R terminals. other wire into the black terminal.
3 Use the speaker cable with the grey 3 Release the speaker terminal tabs to
sleeves to connect the subwoofer to the secure the
Colored tab
SUBWOOFER terminals. speaker cable.
4 Use the speaker cable with the green Colored

sleeve
sleeves to connect the center speaker to Black tab
the CENTER terminals.
For proper sound, it’s important to connect the positive
(colored) and negative (black) terminals for each 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the
speaker correctly. speaker in the same way.
Colored sleeve
Black tab
Colored tab
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Connecting Up 2
Do not connect any of the supplied speakers to any The front and center speakers supplied with this system
other amplifier. This may result in malfunction or fire. are magnetically shielded. However, placing them
This DVD receiver has been designed for best perfor- extremely close to a television may result in color
mance when connected to the supplied speakers. We do distortion on the screen. If this happens, move the
not, therefore, recommend that you connect and use speakers a little further away and switch off the
other speakers with this system. television for 15–30 minutes.
The rear speakers and subwoofer are not magnetically
Placing the speakers shielded, so they should not be placed near a TV or
Where you put your speakers in the room has a big monitor.
effect on the quality of the sound. The following
guidelines should help you to get the best sound from Wall mounting the rear speaker system
your system. Before mounting
• The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the • Remember that this speaker system is heavy and that
other speakers should be at about ear-level when you’re its weight may cause the wood screw to work loose or
listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor the wall to fail to support it, in which case the speaker
(except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on system may fall on the floor. This is extremely danger-
a wall is not recommended. ous. Make absolutely sure that the wall is sturdy enough
• For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2– to support the weight of the speaker system. Do not
3m apart. mount it on plywood boards or soft-surface walls. The
• The rear speakers should not be further away from mounting screws are not included with this unit.
your listening position than the front speakers. Please find the correct screws for your application.
• The center speaker should be as close as possible to Wall-mounting bracket
the TV screen so that movie dialog is localized properly.
3.5 mm
2-3 meters 9.5 mm
Center TV
Front L Front R Wood screw
Subwoofer
Rear L Rear R
Protrude:5-7mm
Your listening position

• If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the
walls, consult a professional for advice.
• PIONEER is not responsible for any accidents or
If you install the center speaker on top of your TV, be
damage that result from improper installation.
sure to secure it with tape or by some other suitable
means. An unsecured speaker may fall from the TV due
to external shocks such as earthquakes, endangering
those nearby or damaging the speaker.
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2 Connecting Up
Connecting to your TV
FRONT REAR
L L COAX
DIGITAL R
R R
IN TV/ AC INLET
VCR
H
VOLTAGE
SUB-
WOOFER CENTER
IN SELECTOR
SPEAKERS 240V
COAX 220-
DIGITAL R L
IN TV/ 230V
Supplied video cord

VCR
VIDEO
IN
H 110-
127V
AM
OUT VIDEO
OUT IN
IN
LOOP
ANTENNA
1 AUX
1 S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT OUT
AUX
FM
UNBAL
75Ω
OUT OUT
H
VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-Video cord (not supplied)
1 Use the supplied yellow video cord to Setting the TV System

connect the VIDEO OUT jack to a video The default setting of this player is AUTO, and unless
input on your TV. you notice that the picture is distorted when playing
Alternatively, you can use an S-Video cable (not some discs, you should leave it set to AUTO.
supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack to an S- If you experience picture distortion with some discs, set
Video input on your TV. S-Video should give you better the TV system to match your country or region.
picture quality than using the standard VIDEO OUT.
• See S-Video Out on page 39 for how to change the 1 Make sure that the system is in standby.
S-Video setting between S1 and S2 format. 2 Press SYSTEM SETUP.
The current TV system is shown in the display.
2 Optionally: Use a stereo audio cord to
connect the audio outs of your TV (or 3 Use 5 or ∞ to change the TV system.
VCR) to the TV/VCR IN jacks. Switch between auto, ntsc and pal.
This will enable you to hear the TV (or VCR) sound
through this system. 4 Press ENTER.
The system returns to standby power.
• If you want to connect both your TV and VCR, use
the TV/VCR IN jacks for one and the AUX IN jacks for
the other.
Placing the main unit too close to your TV may cause

interference, especially if you’re using an indoor
antenna. If you notice interference, move the unit away
from the TV.
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Connecting Up 2
Connecting the supplied antennas AM loop antenna

1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM
European model
antenna wires.
FM wire
2 Press the antenna terminal tabs to open
antenna
AM loop antenna and insert one wire into each terminal.
3 Release the tabs to secure the AM an-
L
FRONT
L
REAR
L
ANTENNA tenna wires.
H
R R R
AC INLET
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
AM
4 Bend the stand in the direction indicated

SUB-
WOOFER SPEAKERS CENTER 240V
DIGITAL
IN
COAX
TV/
R L
ANTENNA LOOP 220-
230V
VCR
IN
H
ANTENNA 110-
127V
1
AM
VIDEO LOOP
OUT IN ANTENNA
AUX
FM
UNBAL
by the arrow (see fig. A below left).

S-VIDEO
OUT OUT 75Ω
H FM
UNBAL
75Ω
5 Clip the loop onto the stand (fig. B below

left).
Except European model 6 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface
FM wire and point in the direction giving the best
antenna reception.
AM loop antenna
Avoid placing near computers, television sets or other
electrical appliances and do not let it come into contact
L
FRONT
L
REAR
L
ANTENNA with metal objects.
H
R R R
AC INLET
VOLTAGE
It’s also possible to fix the AM antenna to a wall. When

SELECTOR
SUB-
WOOFER SPEAKERS CENTER AM 240V
DIGITAL
IN
COAX
TV/
R L LOOP
ANTENNA
220-
230V
VCR
IN
H
ANTENNA 110-
127V
1
AM
VIDEO LOOP
OUT IN ANTENNA
installing on a wall or other surface, perform steps 4

AUX
FM
S-VIDEO
OUT OUT
UNBAL
75Ω FM
H UNBAL
75Ω
H
and 5 after first securing the stand with screws (see fig.
C below left). Before fixing, make sure that the
reception is satisfactory.
The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to FM wire antenna

AM and FM radio. If you find that reception quality is
poor, an outdoor antenna should give you better sound • Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM
quality—see Connecting external antennas on page UNBAL 75Ω terminals in the same way as
12 for more on how to do this. the AM loop antenna.
For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to
a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled
fig. A fig. B fig. C up.
The signal earth (H) is designed to reduce noise that

occurs when an antenna is connected. It is not an
electrical safety earth.
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2 Connecting Up
Connecting external antennas

External AM antenna
Use 5–6 meters of vinyl-insulated wire and set up either
indoors or outdoors. Leave the supplied AM loop
antenna connected.
External FM antenna
Except European model : Use 75Ω coaxial cable to
hook up an external FM antenna. Do not leave the
supplied FM wire antenna attached.
European model : Use 75Ω coaxial cable with a PAL
connector to hook up an external FM antenna.
European model
Outdoor
AM antenna
Indoor
AM antenna
H
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
75Ω
PAL connector
Except European model
Outdoor
AM antenna
Indoor
AM antenna
H
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
75Ω
H
75 Ω coaxial cable
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Connecting Up 2
Connecting other components
FRONT REAR
OAX
L L L R L
R R R
TV/
VCR AC INLET
IN
H
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SUB-
WOOFER SPEAKERS CENTER 240V
COAX 220-
DIGITAL R L
IN TV/ 230V
VCR
IN
H 110-
127V
AM
VIDEO
OUT IN IN
LOOP
ANTENNA
1
1
AUX
FM
UNBAL
AUX
S-VIDEO
OUT OUT 75Ω
OUT
H
Tape deck, VCR,
MD recorder, etc.
OUT (PLAY)
Analog
IN (REC)
1 Use a stereo audio cable to connect the Connecting the power

AUX IN jacks to the analog outputs of an Before connecting the power and switching on for the
external component. first time make sure that everything is connected
This will allow you to play the component through this properly (See page 3).
system.
1 Plug one end of the supplied power cord
2 Use a stereo audio cable to connect the into the AC INLET.
AUX OUT jacks to the analog inputs of an
2 Plug the other end into a household
external component.
power outlet.
This will allow you to record from this system to an
external tape/MD/CD recorder.
3 Use a digital coaxial cable to connect the

DIGITAL IN COAX jack to the digital FRONT REAR
L L L
output of an external component. R
SUB-
WOOFER
R
SPEAKERS CENTER
R
AC INLET
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
240V
COAX
This will allow you to play a digital audio component

DIGITAL R L 220-
IN TV/ 230V
VCR
IN
H 110-
127V
AM
VIDEO LOOP
OUT IN ANTENNA
AUX
S-VIDEO
OUT OUT
FM
UNBAL
75Ω AC INLET
H
(MD player, etc.) through this system. VOLTAGE

SE ECTOR
H
The DIGITAL IN COAX jack 1 should only be connected
to a PCM audio output (32, 44.1 or 48kHz). These H
include CD, MD and DAT players and satellite receivers.
Check the instructions that came with your other
component for more details.
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3 Controls & Displays
Remote control 15 ENTER

16 Cursor right Use for navigating menus and on-screen
displays.
17 MENU Page 20
DVD TUNER TV STANDBY
TOP MENU Page 20
/CD /BAND /AUX /ON
1 2 3 4 18 Cursor down Use for navigating menus and on-screen

TEST TONE SURROUND
MUTE CH LEVEL MODE DSP
5 6 7 8 displays.
— VOLUME + 9 10
19 SOUND Page 24, 25
DVD SETUP
5
SYSTEM SETUP 20 7 Page 19
11 12 13
21 3/8 Page 19
2 ENTER 3 14 15 16
TOP MENU 22 RETURN Page 20
∞ 17 18 19
23 4 / –PREV Pages 19-20
MENU SOUND
RETURN
7
— PREV
6
e STEP/SLOW E NEXT +
20 21 22
24 1 / STEP/SLOW e Pages 19-20
4
CONDITION
1
LAST MEMO
¡
SEARCH
¢
DVD DISP
23 24 25 26 25 ¡ / STEP/SLOW E Pages 19-20
1 2 3 CLEAR 27 28 29 30 26 ¢ / NEXT+ Pages 19-20
ANGLE MONO SLEEP FL DIMMER
4 5 6 >10 31 32 33 34 27 1 / CONDITION (SHIFT & 1) Page 30

PROGRAM RANDOM REPEAT REP A—B
7 8 9 10/0 35 36 37 38 28 2 / LAST MEMO (SHIFT & 2) Page 29

CD MODE AUDIO SUBTITLE SYSTEM DISP
39 40 41 42
29 3 / SEARCH (SHIFT & 3) Page 26
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC SKIP 30 CLEAR Clears/cancels various functions
43 44 45 46
SHIFT DISC 4 DISC 5
OPEN/
CLOSE DVD DISP (SHIFT & CLEAR) Page 30
0 47 48 49 50
31 4 / ANGLE (SHIFT & 4) Page 26
32 5 / MONO (SHIFT & 5) Page 22
33 6 / SLEEP (SHIFT & 6) Page 35
34 >10 Selects numbers over 10 Page 20
FL DIMMER (SHIFT & >10) Page 44
35 7 / PROGRAM (SHIFT & 7) Page 28
36 8 / RANDOM (SHIFT & 8) Page 28
37 9 / REPEAT (SHIFT & 9) Page 28
38 REP A–B (SHIFT & 10/0) Page 29
1 DVD/CD Pages 19, 34 10/0 Number button (10 and 0)
2 TUNER/BAND Pages 21-22, 34 39 CD MODE Page 29
3 TV/AUX Pages 22, 34 40 AUDIO Page 26
4 STANDBY/ON Page 19 41 SUBTITLE Page 26
5 MUTE Silences/restores all sound. 42 SYSTEM DISP Page 16
6 TEST TONE/CH LEVEL Page 17 43 DISC 1 Page 20
7 SURROUND MODE Pages 17, 24 44 DISC 2 Page 20
8 DSP Page 24 45 DISC 3 Page 20
9 VOLUME – Lowers the volume. 46 DISC SKIP Pages 19, 21
10 VOLUME + Raises the volume. 47 SHIFT Hold down to access secondary button functions
11 DVD SETUP Pages 18, 38 48 DISC 4 Page 20
12 Cursor up Use for navigating menus and on-screen 49 DISC 5 Page 20
displays. 50 OPEN/CLOSE 0 Pages 19, 21
13 SYSTEM SETUP Pages 16, 22, 34-37, 44
14 Cursor left Use for navigating menus and on-screen
displays.
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Controls & Displays 3
Front panel This illustration is not European model.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5
VIDEO
VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY CD ADVANCED DSP DISC 1 2 3 4 5

MODE THEATER
Karaoke
1
DVD/CD TUNER/BAND TV/AUX CD MODE 7 3/8 4.1 ¡.¢
MIC
LEVEL
MIC PHONES
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
1 STANDBY indicator 9 Mic input (Except European model)

CD MODE indicator 10 Mic volume (Except European model)
ADVANCED THEATER indicator 11 DISC indicators
DSP indicator 12 ¡ • ¢ Pages 19-20
2 Disc tray 13 4 • 1 Pages 19-20
3 Disc buttons Page 20 14 6 Page 19
4 DISC SKIP Pages 19, 21 15 7 Page 19
5 EXCHANGE Page 21 16 CD MODE Page 29
6 0 OPEN/CLOSE Pages 19, 21 17 TV/AUX (/DIGITAL IN) Pages 22, 34
7 VOLUME Turn to adjust the volume. 18 TUNER/BAND Pages 21-22
8 PHONES Plug in a pair of headphones here. 19 DVD/CD Pages 19, 34
20 STANDBY/ON Page 19
Display
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2 DIGITAL 2 PRO LOGIC MIDNIGHT CONDITION ANGLE LAST MEMO

L C R
ALL DISCS LFE

RANDOM
REPEAT Ls S Rs
18 17 16 15 14
1 DTS pages 23, 46 11 CONDITION page 30

2 2 DIGITAL pages 23, 46 12 ANGLE page 26
3 2 PRO LOGIC page 23 13 LAST MEMO page 29
4 Timer indicator page 34 14 Channel indicators Show which channels are available
5 Sleep indicator page 35 on the current disc.
6 Tuned indicator page 21-22 15 Character display When playing discs : Left to right
7 FM stereo indicator page 22 displays disc number, title, chapter/track, minutes, seconds.
8 FM mono indicator page 22 16 RANDOM page 28
9 RDS (European model only) Lights when in one of 17 REPEAT page 28
the RDS display or search modes 18 DISC | ALL DISCS Indicates the random or repeat
10 MIDNIGHT page 25 mode; page 28–29
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4 Setting Up
Switching on and setting the clock Setting up for surround sound

This system has a built-in clock, which needs to be set You can use this system right out of the box for
to be able to use the timer features. surround sound with just the default settings. However,
for really great surround sound, we recommend that
you spend a few minutes making some settings that
STANDBY
/ON
match this system to your listening room. Unless you
change the layout of your speakers or main listening
SYSTEM SETUP
position, you only need to make most of these settings
5
2 ENTER 3
once.
∞
TEST TONE SURROUND

/CH LEVEL MODE
SYSTEM DISP
– VOLUME +
SYSTEM SETUP
5
2 ENTER 3
SHIFT
1 Press to switch on.

2 Press SYSTEM SETUP.
3 Press the 2 or 3 button until you see
TIMER in the display.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Press 2 or 3 until you see CLOCK ADJ in Setting the speaker distances
the display. 1 Press SYSTEM SETUP.
6 Press ENTER. 2 Press the 2 or 3 button until you see
The display shows a clock, with the hour blinking. FRT. SP in the display.
7 Use the 5 and ∞ buttons to set the hour, 3 Use the 5 and ∞ buttons to set the
then press ENTER. distance from your main listening posi-
8 Use the 5 and ∞ buttons to set the tion to the front speakers.
minute, then press ENTER. Ideally, your listening position should be equidistant
The display blinks to indicate that the time has been set. from the two front speakers.
The default setting is 3m. You can adjust the range
from 0.3m to 9.0m in steps of 0.3m.
• Press SYSTEM DISP anytime to see the clock when
the system is on or in standby.
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Setting Up 4
4 Press 3 to move on to the CENTER

speaker setting. It may not be possible to accurately adjust the
5 Use the 5 and ∞ buttons to set the subwoofer level using this method. You may prefer to
distance from your main listening posi- leave it on its default setting and adjust it to your liking
tion to the center speaker. later when playing surround-sound sources.
The default setting is 3m. You can adjust the range • You cannot change the DSP mode when Record
from 0.3m to 9.0m in steps of 0.3m. mode is active (see Direct recording on page 25).
6 Press 3 to move on to the SURROUND 1 Press SURROUND MODE.
speakers setting. The surround mode can be set to anything except
7 Use the 5 and ∞ buttons to set the SURROUND OFF or AUTO (No test tone is output in
distance from your main listening posi- these modes.)

tion to the surround speakers. 2 Set the volume to a moderate level.
Ideally, your listening position should be equidistant
from the surround speakers. 3 Press TEST TONE (SHIFT & CH LEVEL) to
start the test tone then adjust the volume
The default setting is 3m. You can adjust the range
to a suitable level.
from 0.3m to 9.0m in steps of 0.3m.
The test tone plays through each speaker in turn:
8 Press ENTER to exit. • Front left
• The setting mode is automatically exited if no • Center
operation is performed within 20 seconds. • Front right
• There are several other settings that you can make • Surround right
from the System Setup menu to further tailor your • Surround left
surround sound. See chapter 9 for more on this. • Subwoofer
• The speaker distance settings have no effect when the 4 Use the 5 and ∞ buttons to adjust the
surround mode is set to VIR.SURR.1 or VIR.SURR.2. level of a speaker as the test tone plays.
See page 23 for more on surround modes. For best results, sit in your main listening position when
doing this. You can adjust each speaker in the range of
+/-10dB.
You can’t make these settings with the Record mode on.
See page 25 for how to switch the Record mode on/off. 5 When you're done, press TEST TONE
(SHIFT & CH LEVEL) to turn off the test
Balancing the surround sound tone.
You can further improve surround sound performance
by balancing the levels from the subwoofer, center and
surround speakers relative to the front left/right
speakers. To help you judge the sound level of each
speaker a test tone is played through each speaker in
turn (make sure that there are no headphones
connected). Adjust the levels until they all sound equal.
The levels you set here will apply to all surround modes.
However, you can set levels independently for each DSP
mode.
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4 Setting Up
Using the Setup Navigator 3 Select START.

Before playing any discs, we strongly recommend using • If you decide not to use the Setup Navigator, select
the Setup Navigator. This makes all the basic DVD Auto Start Off here instead.
system settings for you.
4 Choose an OSD menu language.
Video Language General
Setup Navigator
Language English
OSD Language français
Español
Select the On Screen Language
DVD SETUP
Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit
5
2 ENTER 3
• The language options shown in the on-screen

display illustrations on the following pages may not
correspond to those available in your country or region.
5 Select the type of TV you have.

Setup Navigator
TV Connection
TV Type Widescreen (16:9)
Standard (4:3)
Widescreen TV
16:9 aspect ratio
Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit
1 Make sure that the system is switched on. • See Aspect ratio in the glossary on page 46 if you’re
Also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the unsure of the difference between widescreen and
correct video input. standard TVs.
• If a disc that’s already loaded starts to play, press 7 6 Select Save Changes to make the settings.
to stop it. Video Language General
Setup Navigator
2 Press DVD SETUP. Save Changes

Exit Setup Navigator Delete Changes
The Setup Navigator on-screen display (OSD) appears: Start Again
Changes are saved
Video Language General Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit

Setup Navigator
Setup Navigator Start

7 Press DVD SETUP to exit.
Auto Start Off
Setup using the Setup Navigator
Congratulations, set up is complete!
Move Select Exit
ENTER SETUP
If you want to use the Setup Navigator again at any
Navigate all of the following OSDs using these controls: time, it is available from the General menu. Also,
5, ∞ – cursor up/down each individual setting can be changed using the
appropriate menu option—chapter 11 explains all
ENTER – select the highlighted menu option
menu options in detail.
2 – go back to the previous question
The control possibilities for the current OSD are shown
at the bottom of each screen.
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Getting Started 5
Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs • Do not place discs in the two partially accessible disc
The basic controls for playing discs are covered here. spaces, as it’s easy to misalign them. Use only the front-
Further functions are detailed in the chapter 7. most space.
• When using the DISC SKIP button, wait until the
disc tray has come to a complete stop before loading a
DVD
/CD
STANDBY
/ON
disc; the player may malfunction if a disc is caught in
DSP the disc tray mechanism.
— VOLUME
5
+
• Do not rotate the disc tray by hand. Always use the
2 ENTER 3 DISC SKIP button.
TOP MENU
MENU ∞
5 Press 6 to start playback of the disc

RETURN
7 6
— PREV e STEP/SLOW E NEXT +
4 1 ¡ ¢
1 2 3 just loaded.
4
7
5
8
6
9
>10
10/0
• If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu may
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC SKIP
appear. See page 20 for how to navigate these.
OPEN/
SHIFT DISC 4 DISC 5 CLOSE
0
Basic playback controls

Button What it does
6 Starts playback or pauses a disc that’s
playing (press again to restart playback).
DVD and Video CD only: Resumes playback
of a stopped disc.
1 Press STANDBY/ON to turn on the
player. 7 Stops playback. DVD and Video CD only:
Display shows resume (press 6 to start
2 Press DVD/CD. playback again from the last place
3 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 to open the disc stopped).
tray.
1 Press & hold for fast reverse scanning.
4 Load a disc. (After 5 seconds, scanning continues even
after releasing the button: press 6 to
resume normal playback.)
On the front panel use: 4·1
¡ Press & hold for fast forward scanning.

(After 5 seconds, scanning continues even
after releasing the button: press 6 to
resume normal playback.)
On the front panel use: ¡·¢
4 Skips to the start of the current track or

Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc chapter, then to previous tracks/chapters.
tray guide to align the disc (if you’re loading a double- On the front panel use: 4·1
sided DVD disc, load it with the side you want to play
face down). ¢ Skips to the next track or chapter.
On the front panel use: ¡·¢
If you want to load more discs, press DISC SKIP to
rotate the disc tray. You can load up to five discs at once.
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5 Getting Started
Numbers If the disc is stopped, playback starts from Navigating DVD disc menus
the selected track or title number. If the
disc is playing, playback jumps to the start Some DVD discs contain menus. Sometimes these are
of the selected track or chapter number. displayed automatically when you start playback; others
only appear when you press menu or top menu.
>10 Selects tracks/titles/chapters 11 and over.
(For example, for 24, press >10 , 2, 4.) Button What it does
DISC 1–5 Starts playing the selected disc. TOP MENU Displays the ‘top menu’ of a DVD disc—
(On the front panel use: 1–5) (SHIFT MENU) this varies with the disc.
MENU Displays a DVD disc menu—this varies with

the disc and may be the same as the ‘top
DVD and Video CD only:
menu’.
E (SHIFT ¡) During playback, press and hold to start
slow-motion forward scanning. Change the RETURN Returns to the previously displayed menu
speed using the e and E buttons. screen.
During playback, press once to pause;
advance a single frame with each subse-
235∞ Moves the cursor around the screen
quent press.
ENTER Selects the current menu option

DVD only:
e (SHIFT 1) During playback, press and hold to start Numbers Selects a numbered menu option (some
slow-motion reverse scanning. discs only)
During playback, press once to pause;
reverse a single frame with each subsequent
press. Navigating Video CD PBC menus
Some Video CDs have menus from which you can
choose what you want to watch. These are called PBC
(Playback control) menus, and are displayed
While using the DVD playback controls, you may see the
automatically when you start playback.
or mark displayed on-screen.
You can switch PBC off by starting playback using a
means that the operation is not allowed by the
number button to select a track, rather than the 6
system.
button.
means that the operation is not allowed by the disc.
Button What it does
RETURN Displays the PBC menu.
Numbers Selects a numbered menu option.
4 Displays the previous menu page (if there is

one).
¢ Displays the next menu page (if there is

one).
6 Press to select an item from a PBC menu.
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Getting Started 5
Exchanging discs Listening to the radio

You can change any of the discs not in the play position The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and
using the EXCHANGE button. Because the disc in the AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and
play position is unaffected, you can use this button to manual (step) tuning functions. Once you are tuned to
change discs even during playback. a station you can memorize the frequency for recall
later—see Saving station presets on page 22 for more
1 Press EXCHANGE to open the disc tray
on how to do this.
without interrupting playback.
2 Load a disc.
TUNER TV
/BAND /AUX
SYSTEM SETUP
2 ENTER 3
– PREV e STEP/SLOW E NEXT +

4 1 ¡ ¢
1 2 3
MONO
4 5 6 >10
7 8 9 10/0
You can load two discs at a time in the two fully

SHIFT
accessible disc spaces. Do not try and load discs into any
of the other spaces; they may not load correctly and
cause the unit to malfunction.
3 If you want to load more discs, press

DISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray.
4 Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE or EXCHANGE to 1 Press TUNER/BAND to select the tuner.
close the disc tray. On the remote, press repeatedly to switch between FM
• Do not push the disc tray shut by hand after and AM bands. On the front panel, the TUNER/BAND
exchanging discs. button switches between FM, AM and preset station
mode. For now, choose either FM or AM.
2 Tune to a station.
There are three ways to do this:
• Automatic tuning
To search for stations in the currently selected band,
press and hold either the 1 or ¡ button for about
a second. The system will start searching for the next
station, stopping when it has found one. Repeat this step
to search for other stations. Every time searching stops
on a station, the (tuned) indicator lights in the
display.
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• Manual tuning 5 Press 2 or 3 to select a station preset

To change the frequency one step at a time, press the number.
1 / ¡ buttons. When you locate a station signal, Alternatively, use the number buttons (use the >10
the (tuned) indicator lights in the display. button for numbers over 10).
• High-speed tuning If you use the number buttons, you can skip step 6.
Press and hold the 1 or ¡ button for high speed 6 Press ENTER again to save the station
tuning, releasing the button once you reach the preset.
frequency you want. When you stop on a station signal, Repeat these steps to save up to 30 station presets.
the (tuned) indicator lights in the display.
Listening to station presets
Improving FM stereo sound Having saved up to 30 station presets, you can be
If you’re listening to a stereo FM broadcast, but find that listening to a station with a couple of button presses.
there is a lot of noise because of a weak signal, try
switching to mono. 1 Press TUNER/BAND to switch to the
tuner.
• Press MONO (SHIFT & 5) to switch If you’re using the front panel controls, press TUNER/
between mono and stereo. BAND repeatedly to select the preset station mode.
When listening in mono, the indicator lights in the
display. 2 Use 4 or ¢ to select the station
preset you want to listen to.
Saving station presets Alternatively, use the number buttons (use the >10
If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's button for numbers over 10).
convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for • If the system is left disconnected from the AC power
easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. outlet for a lengthy period, the station presets will be lost
This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. and will have to be reprogrammed.
This system can save up to 30 station presets. When
saving FM frequencies, the receiver also saves the mono
Listening to other components
setting (see Improving FM stereo sound above).
You may have connected your TV, VCR, or other
1 Tune to a station you want to memorize. components to play through this system. Use the TV/
See Listening to the radio on page 21 for more on how AUX button to select your external equipment as the
to do this. source.
2 Press SYSTEM SETUP. 1 Press TV/AUX.

Press repeatedly to switch between:
3 Press 2 or 3 until you see ST. MEMORY
appear in the display. • TV inputs
• DIGITAL input
4 Press ENTER. • AUX analog inputs
2 Start playing the source component.
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Using Surround Sound 6
Adjusting the bass and treble Using sound modes

The simplest way to shape the sound is by adjusting the The sound modes allow you to add various surround
amount of bass and treble. and room-type sound effects to your DVDs, CDs and
other sources. These effects process the sound in various
ways to simulate different spaces such as a theater, or
• The bass and treble controls have no effect when concert hall.
using the DSP modes, or when the surround mode is set For Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS surround
to anything other than STANDARD, AUTO or sources, such as DVDs, use the Advanced Theater effects
SURR. OFF (surround off). to add room ambience to the sound; for stereo-only
• You cannot adjust the bass or treble when Record sources, such as audio CDs, use the DSP modes.
mode is active (see Direct recording on page 25). For each effect you can also adjust how strong the effect
1 Press SOUND. sounds. Often, a more subtle effect level enhances the
sound better than turning it right up. Experiment to see
2 Use the 2 or 3 buttons to select BASS or what works best for you.
TREBLE.
3 Use the 5 and ∞ buttons to adjust the Listening to surround-sound sources
sound. When you play DVD discs with Dolby Digital or DTS
You can see the current level in the display. sound, choose from the following sound settings.
• Auto – For digital sources, decoding is automati-
4 Press ENTER.
cally selected according to the source: Dolby Digital,
DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, 2-channel stereo, etc. No extra
effects are added to the source. Analog sources are
Using P.Bass
played in the same way as the Surround Off setting.
In addition to the standard controls for adjusting bass
and treble, this system has a P.Bass feature. Switch this • Standard – As Auto, except that 2-channel
on to further extend the bass. (analog or digital) sources are processed using Dolby
Pro Logic for surround-sound effects.
The following six settings are Advanced Theater effects.
• P.Bass has no effect when listening through • Musical – Concert hall sound.
headphones.
• Drama – Classic, mid-size movie theater sound.
• You cannot adjust P.Bass when Record mode is active
• Action – Large, modern movie theater sound.
(see Direct recording on page 25).
• Virtual Surround 1 (VIR.SURR.1) –
1 Press SOUND. Virtual surround sound from just the main front stereo
speakers and a subwoofer. Use this mode if you can't use
2 Use the 2 or 3 buttons to select P.BASS.
the surround speakers.
3 Use the 5 and ∞ buttons to switch on or
• Virtual Surround 2 (VIR.SURR.2) –
off.
Virtual surround sound if you have connected the
4 Press ENTER. surround speakers, but are using them in front of the
listening position.
• Rear Wide – Widens the rear channel
soundstage.
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• Surround Off (SUR.OFF) – All sources are

played through only the front left and right speakers, • The DSP effects cannot be used in combination with
and the subwoofer. No effects are added. the surround modes or with 96kHz digital sources.
• When playing stereo sources with DSP effects
switched off, there is no sound from the surround and
• The surround modes cannot be used in combination
center speakers.
with DSP effects or with 96kHz digital sources.
• You cannot change the DSP mode when Record
• You cannot change the surround mode when Record
mode is active (see Direct recording on the following
mode is active (see Direct recording on the following
page).
page).
1 Press DSP to select a sound mode.
1 Press SURROUND MODE.
Each press changes the mode as follows:
Each press changes the surround mode as follows:
• HALL 1
• AUTO
• HALL 2
• STANDARD (surround on, with no Advanced
• JAZZ
Theater effect)
• DANCE
• MUSICAL
• THEATER 1
• DRAMA
• THEATER 2
• ACTION
• SIMULATED STEREO
• VIR.SURR.1
• DSP OFF (no effects added)
• VIR.SURR.2
• REAR WIDE
• SUR.OFF (surround off) Adjusting the effect level
You can adjust the effect level when using one of the
Listening to other sources with room DSP effects or Advanced Theater effects. It is not possible
to change the effect level of the AUTO or STANDARD
effects
surround mode (or when DSP or Surround modes are
You can add room effects to audio CDs and other stereo
off).
sources using the DSP modes. Different effects work
better with different kinds of music, so don’t be afraid to
experiment a little.
• You cannot change the effect level when Record
There are seven DSP effects to choose from: mode is active (see Direct recording on the following
• Hall 1 – Large, wood-paneled concert hall sound. page).
• Hall 2 – Large, stone-walled concert hall sound.
• Jazz – Live jazz club sound. 1 Press SOUND.
• Dance – Nightclub sound. 2 Use the 2 or 3 buttons to select EFFECT.
• Theater 1 – Classic, mid-size movie theater
3 Use the 5 and ∞ buttons to adjust the
sound.
effect level.
• Theater 2 – Large, modern movie theater sound.
You can adjust the effect level in the range of 10 to 90.
• Simulated Stereo – Virtual stereo for mono
sources. 4 Press ENTER.
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Using Surround Sound 6
Listening at low volume Direct recording

When the volume is low, surround effects tend to This feature let’s you record directly to an external
become less than satisfactory. Turn the Midnight recorder, without worrying about the various sound
listening mode on to enjoy quality surround sound even settings. The bass, treble, surround, DSP and Midnight
at low volumes. settings are all bypassed so that the recording is direct-
from-source.
1 Press SOUND.
2 Use the 2 or 3 buttons to select
M.NIGHT. • When the Record Mode is on you cannot change or
3 Use the 5 and ∞ buttons to turn ON or adjust the bass, treble, surround and DSP mode settings
OFF. or the Midnight setting.
• Once the power is switched off or the function is
4 Press ENTER.
changed, the Record mode automatically reverts to off.
• The LFE channel is not recorded.
• You cannot change the Midnight mode when Record
1 Press SOUND.
mode is active (see Direct recording right).
2 Use the 2 or 3 buttons to select
RECORD MODE.
3 Press ENTER.
The display shows RECMODE ON.
4 Press ENTER again.

The Record Mode is now active.
• To switch off the Record Mode, repeat the same
proceedure. In step 3 above the display shows
RECMODE OFF.
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7 Playing Discs
Introduction • To switch the camera angle, press ANGLE

• Most of the functions covered in this chapter apply to (SHIFT & 4).
DVD discs, Video CDs and CDs, although the exact • To hide the TV angle indicator, choose Angle
operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc Indicator > Off from the Video menu (see page
loaded. 39).
• When playing DVD discs, if the or icon
appears on-screen when you try and use a particular Switching subtitles
function, either the player or the disc doesn’t allow the Many DVD discs have subtitles in one or more lan-
use of that function. guages—the disc box will usually tell you which
• When playing Video CDs, some of the functions are subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle
not available in PBC mode. You can switch PBC off by language anytime during playback.
starting playback using a number button to select a
track, rather than the 6 button. • To display/switch the subtitle language,
press SUBTITLE repeatedly.
• To switch off subtitles, press SUBTITLE
Finding what you want on a disc then CLEAR.
• To set subtitle preferences, see pages 40, 41.
You can directly access any point on a disc using one of
the search modes. Use these search modes while a disc is
playing, or when it’s stopped—playback immediately Switching audio language
starts from the point specified. When playing a DVD disc recorded with dialog in two or
more languages, you can switch audio language
1 Press SEARCH (SHIFT & 3) (remote only) anytime during playback.
to choose between:
• Title search (DVD only) • To display the current audio language,
• Chapter/Track search press AUDIO.
• Time search (DVD and Video CD only) • To switch the audio language, press
• Off AUDIO repeatedly.
2 Enter the title/chapter/track number or • To set audio language preferences, see page 40.
time (minutes & seconds).
For example, for title 4, press 4. Switching audio channel
For chapter/track 12, press 1 , 2.
For 45 minutes into the disc, When playing a CD or Video CD, you can switch between
press 4, 5, 0, 0. the stereo soundtrack, just the left channel, or just the
right.
3 Press 6 to start/restart playback.
• To switch the audio channel, press AUDIO
repeatedly.
Switching camera angles
Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two or more
angles—check the disc box for details: it should be
marked with a icon if it contains multi-angle scenes.
When these scenes are playing, a camera icon ( )ap-
pears on-screen.
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Playing Discs 7
Making a program list 3 Move the cursor to the TITLE/TRACK

field and enter a title or track number.
Making a program list means telling the player which Step Disc Title
Track Chap Program
1 1 06 Disc 1 DVD
tracks, and in what order, you want played. You can 2
3
Total 37 Title
program a sequence of up to 24 tracks/chapters to play 4

5
6
from any of the discs loaded in the disc changer. The 4 ¢ Page
Move PLAY Play PROGRAM Exit
discs can be any combination of DVD, Video CD and
audio CD. Chapters/tracks can appear more than once For DVDs, this number will be a disc title; for Video CDs
in the playlist, or can be left out entirely. and audio CDs, a track number.
1 Press PROGRAM (SHIFT & 7). For example, to enter title/track 6, press 6. To enter
title/track 14, press 1, 4.
Step Disc Title
Track Chap Program
1 1 Disc 1
2
DVD
VCD
• To clear an entry, press CLEAR.
2
3 ???
3
4
4
5
DVD
CD
• DVD only: If you want to put the whole title into the
5
6 program list, jump to step 5 below.
4 ¢ Page
4 If the current disc is a DVD, move the
The program screen appears showing the first six steps cursor to the CHAPTER field and enter a
in the playlist. Navigate around this screen using the chapter number.
cursor buttons. Jump to the next six steps using the Title Program
¢ button; to the previous six steps using the 4
Step Disc Track Chap
1 1 6 10 Disc 1 DVD
2 Title 6
button. 3
4
Total 10 Chapter
5
6
2 Enter a disc number (1 to 5). 4 ¢ Page
You can use either the DISC1–5 buttons, or the
number buttons.
5 Press ENTER.
• If this is the first step you’re programming, the The cursor moves down to the disc number field in the
number of the disc that is currently in the play position next step.
will appear automatically.
• If the unit has already read the contents of the disc 6 Repeat steps 2-5 to add more items to
you want to program, the disc details appear in the box the program list.
on the right of the screen (type of disc, number of titles/ 7 Press 6 to start the program list
chapters/tracks, etc.). If the unit hasn’t yet read the disc playing.
then ‘? ? ?’ appears in the box for disc type.
• If you want to put the whole disc into the program
list, jump to step 5 below.
• To edit any item in the program list, position the
cursor on the item you want to change, then enter a
new value using the number buttons.
• To delete a whole step, position the cursor anywhere
on the step you want to delete and press CLEAR.
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7 Playing Discs
1 Press RANDOM (SHIFT & 8) repeatedly

• The playlist remains active even if you open the disc to select a random play mode.
tray and change discs. If a step in the program list The mode is displayed on-screen and in the front panel
cannot be played (because the track number is too display:
high, for example), that step is automatically skipped.
• To delete the playlist, stop playback, then press • Random Chapter (from within the current
CLEAR. title)
• You may see an asterisk (*) appear on-screen when • Random Title
program play of some DVD discs starts. The asterisk
means that the part of the disc being played is not in the
• Random 1 Disc
playlist, but has to be played whenever the disc is first
• Random All Discs
loaded in to the play position. The asterisk will
disappear once the programmed chapters start playing. 2 Press ENTER or 6 to start random play.
• To stop the disc and cancel random playback,
More programming options press 7.
There are several other options available when making/ • To cancel random playback without stopping
using program lists. playback, press CLEAR. The rest of the disc plays out.
• To view the playlist, press PROGRAM
(SHIFT & 7).
During random play, the 4 and ¢ buttons
• To delete an entry from the playlist, function a little differently to normal: 4 returns to
position the cursor on the title/chapter/ the beginning of the current track/chapter. You can't go
track number and press CLEAR. back further than this. ¢ selects another track/
• To add an entry to the end of the playlist, chapter at random from those remaining.
press PROGRAM (SHIFT & 7), enter the
title/chapter/track number, then press
program again.
Using repeat play
You can set the player to repeat individual tracks on CDs
• To delete the playlist, exit the program or Video-CDs, chapters or titles on DVD discs, a whole
list screen, stop playback, then press disc, or all the discs loaded in the player. It's also
CLEAR. possible to loop a section of a disc.
You can use the repeat together with the programming
Using random play mode to repeat the tracks/chapters in the playlist (see
Use the random play function to play titles/chapters/ page 27 for how to program a playlist).
tracks in a random order.
1 Press REPEAT (SHIFT & 9) during play-
How random play works depends on the disc currently back to select a repeat mode.
in the play position. If the ‘current’ disc is a DVD, you Each press switches the repeat mode:
can play either the titles or chapters on that disc at
random. If the ‘current’ disc is an audio or Video CD,
you can play either the tracks on that disc, or all the • Chapter Repeat
tracks on all the CDs and Video CDs loaded at random • Title Repeat
(DVD discs loaded will be ignored). • Repeat Off
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2 Press 6.
• Track Repeat The player automatically starts playing the first CD
• 1 Disc Repeat loaded. Once all the CDs loaded have played, the player
• All Discs Repeat automatically stops.
• Repeat off
• The Repeat All function repeats all tracks on all
audio and Video CDs loaded. If, during repeat play, the • In CD Mode, use the DISC SKIP button to rotate the
unit encounters a DVD disc, it will start playing, but the disc tray to the next CD loaded (if there is one).
repeat mode will be canceled. • You can use repeat and random play in CD Mode
(see page 28 and this page).
2 To resume normal playback, press CLEAR.
• You can't switch on CD mode while playing a DVD or

You can use repeat play with program play and random
Video CD. Stop playback first.
play. During program/random play, press REPEAT
(SHIFT & 9). • Program play is not possible in CD Mode. However, it
is possible to program a playlist. When you start
Looping a section of a disc program play, CD Mode is canceled (see page 27).
• Press REP A-B (SHIFT & 10/0) once at

the start of the section you want to Bookmarking a place in a disc
repeat, then again at the end.
Playback immediately jumps back to the start point and If you watch only part of a DVD disc with the intention
plays the loop repeatedly. of picking up later where you left off, you can bookmark
• On a DVD disc, the start and end points of the loop the place then resume playback at a later date without
must be in the same title. having to manually search for the right place.
• To resume normal playback, press CLEAR. You can use this feature for up to five discs (after that
the oldest bookmark is deleted to make space for a new
• To repeat a section of a disc just once, one).
press REP A-B (SHIFT & 10/0) at the
start of the section, then 6 at the end. • At the point from which you want to
Playback jumps back to the start point. resume playback next time, press LAST
MEMO (SHIFT & 2).
Press 7 if you want to stop playback here.
Playing CDs only (CD Mode)
Using this feature you can play only the CDs loaded in • To resume playback, load the disc and
the disc tray—automatically skipping over any DVDs or press LAST MEMO (SHIFT & 2).
Video CDs loaded. This may be useful if you have a If the disc starts auto playback, stop it first.
mixture of discs loaded but only want to play music: • To clear the bookmark for the disc loaded, press
you don't have to keep track of what kind of disc is LAST MEMO (SHIFT & 2) then CLEAR while Last
where in the disc tray. Memory is displayed on-screen.
1 Press CD MODE.
The CD Mode indicator lights. • Bookmarking also works with Video CD, but for one
• To switch off, press CD MODE again. disc only, and you must leave the disc in the player—
opening the disc tray erases the memory. Last Memory
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7 Playing Discs
Memorizing disc settings • When a disc is stopped, all title/chapter, or track

information for the disc loaded appears on-screen. Press
DVD DISP(SHIFT & CLEAR) again to exit the screen.
If you have a particular set of preferences for a disc, you
can memorize them using the Condition Memory Information: DVD
function. Once memorized, your settings will be recalled
Title Chapter Title Chapter
automatically whenever you load that disc. The player 01 1~ 30 06 1~ 10
02 1~ 21 07 1~ 13
can store settings for 15 discs; after this, memorizing 03 1~ 46 08 1~ 5
04 1~ 12 09 1~ 4
another replaces the oldest one stored. 05 1~ 8
The settings memorized are: 1/1 DISPLAY Exit

DVD-Video
• OSD Position (page 39)
• Subtitle Language (page 40)
• Audio Language (page 40) Information: Compact Disc
• Angle Indicator (page 39) Total Time 6.30

Track Time
• Parental Lock level (page 42) 01 3.32
02 2.58
• To memorize settings for the current disc,

press CONDITION (SHIFT & 1) during 1/1 DISPLAY Exit
playback. CD/Video CD
• To recall memorized settings, just load • To display the time remaining on a DVD disc, press
the disc. and hold DVD DISP (SHIFT & CLEAR).
The display shows CONDITION and Condition The display shows the disc time remaining for as long
Memory appears on-screen. as you hold the button. Release the button to revert to
• To clear memorized settings, load the disc and press the previous display.
CLEAR while Condition Memory is displayed on-
screen.
Displaying disc information
Various track, chapter and title information, as well as

the video transmission rate for DVD discs, can be
displayed on-screen while a disc is playing, or while it’s
stopped.
• To show/switch the information dis-

played, press DVD DISP (SHIFT & CLEAR).
• When a disc is playing, the information appears at
the top of the screen. Keep pressing DVD DISP (SHIFT
& CLEAR) to change the displayed information.
Play 37—1 0.38
Tr. Rate : 7.2
DVD data transmission rate display
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Singing karaoke (Except European 6 Adjust the MIC LEVEL to get the sound
model) you want.
If when you turn the MIC LEVEL up, you get a loud
Using the karaoke features you can plug in a micro-
whistling from the speakers, move the microphone so
phone and mix the sound of your own voice with a
that it points away from the speakers.
backing track. The backing track can be anything you
like, from a song on the radio, to a dedicated DVD 7 Sing!
karaoke disc that displays the lyrics on screen as the Note: Depending on the microphone level, the sound
music plays. Tailor the mix by adjusting the micro- of the disc may distort. If this happens, turn down the
phone level relative to the backing track. volume.
1 Set MIC LEVEL to minimum.
2 Plug in the microphone.
The mic jack is located on the front panel. 1 2 3 4 5
• If the microphone has an on/off switch, make sure VIDEO
VOLUME
it’s on. STANDBY/ON

STANDBY CD
MODE
ADVANCED
THEATER
DSP DISC 1 2 3 4 5
MIC
Karaoke LEVEL
1 MIC PHONES
3 Load a karaoke backing disc. DVD/CD TUNER/BAND TV/AUX CD MODE 7 3/8 4.1 ¡.¢
MIC
LEVEL
MIC PHONES
You can also use the radio or a component connected to

the auxiliary inputs as source material for a backing
track.
4 To change the mix (CD or VCD only),

press AUDIO.
Pressing repeatedly switches between these modes:
• STEREO – Use for backing tracks with no vocals.
• L CH – Left channel only. Use for tracks that have a
vocal recorded in the right channel.
• R CH – Right channel only. Use for tracks that have
a vocal recorded in the left channel.
5 Play the backing track.
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8 Using RDS (European model only)
Using RDS RDS Program types

Radio Data System, or RDS as it’s usually known, is a News News
system used by FM radio stations to provide listeners Affairs Current affairs
with various information—the name of the station and Info General information
what kind of show they’re broadcasting, for example. Sport Sports
RDS allows you to search through stations automati- Educate Educational material
cally using this information. It shows up as text on the Drama Radio drama
display, and you can switch between the type of Culture Arts and culture
information shown. Although you don’t get RDS Science Science and technology
information from all FM radio stations, you do with Varied Usually talk-based material, such as
most. quiz shows or interviews.
This unit lets you display three different kinds of RDS Pop M Pop music
information: Radio Text, Program Service Name, and Rock M Rock music
Program Type. M.O.R. M "Middle of the road" music
Light M 'Light' classical music
Radio Text (RT) is a message sent by the radio station.
Classics 'Serious' classical music
It can be anything the broadcaster chooses—a talk
Other M Other music not fitting any of the
radio station might give out its telephone number as
above categories
RT, for example.
Weather Weather reports
Program Service Name (PS) is the name of the radio Finance Finance and business
station. Children Children’s' entertainment
Program Type (PTY) indicates the kind of program Social Social affairs
currently being broadcast. Religion Religious programming
Phone in Phone in talk show
Travel Holiday-type travel rather than traffic
announcements, etc.
Leisure Leisure interests and hobbies
Jazz Jazz music
Country Country music
Nation M Popular music in a language other
than English
Oldies Popular music from the '50s
Folk M Folk music
Document Documentaries
In addition, there are program types, ALARM and

TEST, used for exceptional emergency announcements.
The tuner will switch automatically to that station if it
picks up either of these RDS signals.
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Using RDS (European model only) 8
Displaying RDS information Searching for a program type

You can choose to display Program Service name (PS), You can search for a station that is broadcasting any
Program Type (PTY), or Radio Text (RT) for the FM program type from the list on page 32.
station you're listening to.
1 Select FM with the TUNER/BAND button.
1 Press SYSTEM DISP repeatedly to select
2 Press SYSTEM DISP repeatedly until
the RDS information you want to display.
SEARCH appears in the display.
Switch between:
3 Use 4 and ¢ to choose the program
• PS (Program Service name)
type, then press SYSTEM DISP.
• PTY (Program Type)
You can search for any of the program types listed on
• RT (Radio Text)
page 32.
• SEARCH (see below for more on this)
• OFF (don't display any RDS data) After pressing DISP/RDS, the system starts searching
through the station presets for a match. When it finds
The RDS information will appear after a few seconds.
one, the search stops and the station plays for 6 seconds.
4 If you want to keep listening to the

station, press SYSTEM DISP within the 6
• The RDS indicator will light in the RDS mode. seconds.
• If no RDS signal can be received, the no data If you don't press SYSTEM DISP, searching resumes.
message will be displayed.
• If there is noise during the RT scroll display when in
the RT mode, some characters may be temporarily
displayed incorrectly.
• In the RT mode, when no RT data is transmitted, no
radio text data is displayed.
• During RDS broadcast reception in the PTY mode,
no type data may be displayed. In this case, it will
automatically switch to PS mode after a few seconds.
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9 Using the Timer
Using the wake up timer 9 Set the switch off time.

You can use the timer as an alarm clock to wake up to Set in the same way as the switch on time, pressing
the sound of a disc loaded or the radio. If you have an ENTER to finish.
external component operated by a separate timer, you • If you make a mistake, press SYSTEM SETUP and
can also set it as the source function. start again from step 3.
Once the timer is active, it will switch the system on
10 Check the settings you just made.
everyday at the set time.
The display should indicate that you have set the wake
Unlike an ordinary alarm clock, you need to set a up timer, then show the on time, the off time, the
system switch off time, as well as a switch on time. function (DVD, etc.), and the volume. The display
shows CHECK END after all the settings.
1 Select the source that you’d like to wake
up to. • There is no direct way to edit the timer settings. If
For a disc, press DVD/CD; for the radio press TUNER/ you see that some timer setting is not what you’d
BAND; for an external component, press TV/AUX. intended, you’ll need to start the process again from the
top.
2 Load a disc or tune to a radio station,
then set the volume. 11 Switch the system into standby.
If you selected an external component, make the The timer will not work if the system is left on!
appropriate timer settings for it. The timer indicator ( ) lights when the timer is on.

4 Press 2 or 3 until you see TIMER in the Activating/deactivating the wake up
display. timer
5 Press ENTER. To activate the wake up timer, set the timer to ON. To
deactivate it, set the timer to OFF.
6 Press 2 or 3 until you see WAKE UP SET
in the display. 1 Press SYSTEM SETUP.
7 Press ENTER. 2 Press 2 or 3 until you see TIMER in the
The display shows a switch on time with the hour display.
blinking.
3 Press ENTER.
8 Set the switch on time. 4 Press the 2 or 3 button until you see
Use 5 and ∞ to set the hour then press ENTER. Set the TIMER ON or TIMER OFF in the display.
minute in the same way, pressing ENTER to finish.
5 Press ENTER.
• If you make a mistake, press SYSTEM SETUP and
The timer indicator ( ) lights when the timer is on.
start again from step 3.
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Using the Timer 9
Checking the timer settings Using the sleep timer

If you’ve set the wake-up timer, you can check the The sleep timer switches the system into standby after a
settings anytime. specified amount of time so that you can fall asleep
without worrying about the stereo being left on all
night. If you've also set the wake up timer this is
2 Press 2 or 3 until you see TIMER in the important since the wake up timer will only work if the
display. system is in standby.
3 Press ENTER. 1 Press SLEEP (SHIFT & 6) to set the time
4 Press the 2 or 3 button until you see until the system goes into standby.
TIMER CHECK in the display. Press repeatedly to switch between:
5 Press ENTER. • SLEEP AUTO – this setting is only available when
The display shows the timer settings: the system is playing a CD*
• SLEEP 90 (minutes)
• On time
• Off time
• Function (DVD, etc.)
• SLEEP OFF (cancels the sleep timer)
• Volume
The sleep timer indicator ( ) lights and the display
• CHECK END
dims when the sleep timer is active.
* This is not available when a Video CD is in PBC mode,
or if you're playing a CD or Video CD in repeat mode. If
you set a disc playing in repeat mode after setting the
sleep timer to SLEEP AUTO, it automatically switches
to the 90 minute setting.
• Once the sleep timer is set, you can check the time
left by pressing SLEEP (SHIFT & 6).
• To cancel the sleep timer, switch the system into
standby, or select SLEEP OFF (as described above).
• If you switch to a different source when sleep auto is
set, the system will automatically go into standby a
minute later.
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10 Advanced Sound Setup
Advanced sound settings Dynamic Range Control

This chapter covers advanced settings to further The dynamic range of a source is the difference between
optimize the sound of your system. the quietest and the loudest sounds. The dynamic range
of Dolby Digital soundtracks can be very great. This
LFE attenuator makes them exciting, but it also means that when you
The LFE (low frequency effects) channel carries ultra turn the volume down you can easily lose quiet dialog.
low bass sound to add weight to effects in Dolby Digital Switch on Dynamic Range Control to even out the
and DTS soundtracks. This channel can overload the soundtrack volume.
subwoofer resulting in distortion. Use the LFE attenua- • You can’t change this setting if the Record mode is
tor setting to reduce the signal fed to the subwoofer. on (see page 25).

The LFE attenuator only works with sources that 2 Press the 2 or 3 button until you see
contain an LFE channel. It is not a general level control D.R.C. in the display.
for the sub-woofer.
3 Use the 5 and ∞ buttons to select a
• You can’t change this setting if the Record mode is dynamic range setting.
on (see page 25). • D.R.C. OFF – default setting (no change to the
1 Press SYSTEM SETUP. dynamics)
• D.R.C. LOW – the dynamic range is reduced by a
2 Press the 2 or 3 button until you see LFE
small amount.
in the display.
• D.R.C. MID – mid setting
3 Use the 5 and ∞ buttons to set the
• D.R.C. HIGH – the dynamic range is reduced by a
amount of signal reduction.
large amount (good for listening at very low volume).
There are three settings:
• LFE ATT 0 – default setting (no signal reduction) 4 Press ENTER.
• LFE ATT 10 – the LFE channel signal level is
reduced to avoid distortion
• LFE OFF – the LFE channel is switched off
completely. This may be useful late at night, for
example.
4 Press ENTER.
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Dual-mono setting Adjusting channel volume levels

The dual-mono setting applies only to Dolby Digital Depending on your room and where you’re sitting, you
discs that feature dual-mono material—see the disc may want to adjust the relative volumes of one or more
box for details. speakers for a more balanced sound. You can do this in
Dual-mono discs are recorded with two independent any mode, including the surround, DSP, and stereo
channels that may be played together or separately modes. Settings that you make in any sound mode are
depending on the situation. For example, a guitar completely independent and don’t affect any other
tuition disc might have the guitar recorded on one mode.
channel and all the other instruments on the other. Use
the dual-mono setting to play just the guitar part on its
own; just the backing, or everything together (through • Each DSP effect has its own set of channel level
separate speakers, or mixed). settings.
• You can’t change this setting if the Record mode is • The channel levels you set for the Surround mode
on (see page 25). apply to Standard and all Advanced Theater effects.
• The headphone level is not affected by the channel
1 Press SYSTEM SETUP. level settings.
1 Press CH LEVEL.
CH or MIX in the display.
Adjustments to the channel volume levels will affect
3 Use the 5 and ∞ buttons to select a dual- only the current sound mode.
mono setting.
• L-CH1 R-CH2 – default setting (Ch1 is played 2 Use the 2 and 3 buttons to select a
through the left speaker; Ch2 through the right) channel to adjust.
The display shows the channel and its current setting.
• CH1 – Ch1 is played through the center speaker
(or through the left and right speakers if Surround • Remember that not all channels are available in all
Off is selected); Ch2 is muted. sound modes.
• CH2 – Ch2 is played through the center speaker 3 Use the 5 and ∞ buttons to adjust the
(or through the left and right speakers if Surround volume of the current channel.
Off is selected); Ch1 is muted. For best results, sit in your main listening position when
• MIX – Ch1 and Ch2 are mixed together and played doing this. You can adjust each speaker in the range of
through the center speaker (or through both left and +/-10dB.
right speakers if Surround Off is selected).
4 When you're done, press ENTER.
4 Press ENTER.
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11 DVD Setup Menu
Using the DVD Setup menu Video settings

TV Screen
• Set in Setup Navigator (Default: 16:9 (Wide))
DVD SETUP
5
TV Screen 4:3(Letter Box)
2 ENTER 3 Picture Quality 4:3(Pan&Scan)
∞
16:9(Wide)
RETURN
Select your display preference
Move SETUP Exit
If you have a widescreen TV, select the 16:9 (Wide)

setting—widescreen DVD software is then shown using
the full screen area. When playing software recorded in
conventional (4:3) format, the settings on your TV will
determine how the material is presented—see the
manual that came with your TV for details on what
options are available.
The DVD Setup menu gives you access to all the system’s If you have a conventional TV, choose either 4:3
DVD settings. Press DVD SETUP to display/leave the (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan). In Letter
menu and the cursor (25∞3) and ENTER buttons Box mode, widescreen software is shown with black bars
on the remote to navigate and select options. In some at the top and bottom of the screen. Pan & Scan chops
screens you can press RETURN to leave the screen the sides off widescreen material to make it fit the 4:3
without making any changes. The controls for each screen (so even though the picture looks larger on the
menu are shown at the bottom of the screen. screen, you’re actually seeing less of the movie). See
If an option is greyed out it means that it cannot be page 50 for more information.
changed at the current time. This is usually because a
disc is playing. Stop the disc, then change the setting. Picture Quality
The current setting for any option is marked with a • Default setting: Standard
colored box. The color of the box indicates what kind of
disc the setting is applicable to: blue for DVD only; Video Language General
yellow for DVD and Video CD; green for any type of disc. TV Screen – 16:9(Wide)
Picture Quality Cinema
Animation
Standard
Adjust picture quality

• The language options shown in the on-screen
Move SETUP Exit
display illustrations on the following pages may not
correspond to those available in your country or region.
There are three preset picture quality settings that suit
various program types.
Cinema – Sharp, high contrast picture.
Animation – Bright, vibrant colors.
Standard – Neutral picture.
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S-Video Out When watching DVD discs recorded in 4:3 format

• Default setting: S2 (‘regular’ TV size) on a widescreen TV, it can be difficult
to see the operation displays (Play, Stop, Resume,
etc.) at the top of the screen. If you find them hard to
TV Screen – 16:9(Wide) read, select Position – Wide.
Picture Quality – Standard
S-Video Out S1
Still Picture – S2
If you prefer not to have the operation displays shown
On Screen Display –
Angle Indicator –
Position Normal
On
on-screen, change the setting to Off.
Move SETUP Exit
Angle Indicator
You can switch the type of S-Video signal output. If you • Default setting: On
connected your TV with an S-Video cord in some rare
cases the TV picture may appear stretched. If you find Video Language General
TV Screen —16:9(Wide)
this switch the S-Video output from S2 to S1. Picture Quality —Standard
S-Video Out —S2
Still Picture —Auto
On Screen Display — Position - Normal
Still Picture Angle Indicator On
Off
• Default setting: Auto Move SETUP Exit
If you prefer not to see the camera icon on-screen

TV Screen —16:9(Wide) during multi-angle scenes on DVD discs, change the
Picture Quality —Standard
S-Video Out —S2 Angle Indicator setting to Off.
Still Picture Field
On Screen Display —Frame
Angle Indicator —Auto
Move SETUP Exit
Language settings
The player uses one of two processes when displaying a
still frame from a DVD disc. The default Auto setting lets OSD Language
the system decide which to use. • Set in Setup Navigator (default: English)
Field – produces a stable, generally shake-free image.
Frame – produces a sharper image, but more prone to OSD Language English
English
Audio Language - English
shake than field stills. français
Subtitle Language - Japanese
Español
Auto Language – On
On Screen Display Select the On Screen Language
Move SETUP Exit

• Default setting: Position – Normal
Choose the language you want the OSDs in.
TV Screen —16:9(Wide)
Picture Quality —Standard
S-Video Out —S2
Still Picture —Auto
On Screen Display Position - Wide
Angle Indicator —Position
On - Normal
Off
Move SETUP Exit
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11 DVD Setup Menu
Audio Language disc, the system automatically plays the disc with those
• Default Setting: English subtitles (although this depends on the Auto Language
setting—see Auto Language on page 40).
OSD Language — English
Audio Language - English
English
Subtitle Language - Japanese
French Subtitle Language
Auto Language - Japanese
Spanish List of Languages Code (0~2)
Other
Setup audio language ja: Japanese 1 0 0 1
Setup audio language
Move SETUP Exit Setup audio
Setup disc’s language
subtitle language
Move RETURN Return
+/– ENTER Select SETUP Exit
This setting is your preferred audio language for DVD

discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a The DVD format recognizes 136 different languages.
disc, the system automatically plays the disc in that Choose Other if you want to specify a language other
language (although this depends on the Auto Lan- than those listed, then follow the on-screen display to
guage setting—see Auto Language on page 40). select a language. You may also want to refer to the
Language code list on page 47.
Audio Language
List of Languages Code (0~2)
ja: Japanese 1 0 0 1
You can change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD disc
Setup audio
Setup audio language
language
any time during playback using the SUBTITLE button.
Move
+/–
RETURN Return
ENTER Select SETUP Exit
(This does not affect this setting.)
The DVD format recognizes 136 different languages. Auto Language

Choose Other if you want to specify a language other • Default Setting: On
than those listed, then follow the on-screen display to
select a language. You may also want to refer to the Video Language General
Language code list on page 47. Audio Language — English
Subtitle Language — English
Auto Language On On
Off
Play dialog, etc. in original language
Subtitle ON with foreign audio
You can switch between the languages recorded on a Move SETUP Exit
DVD disc any time during playback using the AUDIO

button. (This does not affect this setting.) When set to On, the system always selects the default
audio language on a DVD disc (French dialog for a
Subtitle Language French movie, for example), and displays subtitles in
• Default Setting: English your preferred subtitle language only if that is set to
something different. In other words, movies in your
Video Language General native language won’t have any subtitles, while foreign
Audio Language —English English
language movies will be shown with subtitles.
Subtitle Language Japanese
French
Auto Language - English
Spanish Set to Off to have the system play discs strictly
Other
Setup disc’s subtitle language according to your Audio Language and Subtitle
Move SETUP Exit Language settings.
For Auto Language to work, the Audio Language and
This setting is your preferred subtitle language for DVD Subtitle Language settings must be the same—see this
discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a page.
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Set to On, the player displays subtitles according to the

Subtitle Language and Auto Language settings above.
You can still switch audio and subtitle languages on
Set to Off to switch subtitles off altogether (although
playback using the AUDIO and SUBTITLE buttons.
see Subtitle Off on this page for special cases). Set to
Assist Subtitle to have the player display the extra
DVD Language assistive subtitles recorded on to some DVD discs.
• Default Setting: w/Subtitle Language
Subtitle Off
• Default Setting: Selected Subtitle
Audio Language — English
Subtitle Language Japanese
w/ Subtitle Language
Auto Language - On English
DVD Language EnglishFrench Video Language General
Subtitle Display - On
Spanish OSD Language – English
Subtitle Off - Selected
Other Subtitle Audio Language – English
Move SETUP Exit Subtitle Language – English
DVD Language – English
With Audio
Subtitle Display - On
Some multi-lingual discs have disc menus in several Selected Subtitle
Subtitle Off Selected Subtitle
Move SETUP Exit
languages. This setting specifies in which language the
disc menus should appear. Leave on the default setting
for menus to appear in the same language as your Some discs display subtitles even if the Subtitle Display
Subtitle Language—see page 40. setting (this page) is set to off. In this case, you can
either have the subtitles displayed in the same language
as your preferred audio language (With Audio), or
DVD Language in your preferred subtitle language (Selected
List of Languages Code (0~2)
Subtitle). If the Audio Language and Subtitle
ja: Japanese 1 0 0 1
Language settings are the same then both of these
Move RETURN Return choices will give the same result.
+/– ENTER Select SETUP Exit
The DVD format recognizes 136 different languages. General settings

Choose Other if you want to specify a language other
than those listed, then follow the on-screen display to Setup Menu Mode
select a language. You may also want to refer to the • Default setting: Basic
Language code list on page 47.
Setup Menu Mode Expert
Subtitle Display Setup Navigator Basic
Parental Lock — Level 8
• Default Setting: On
Change menu mode
Video Language General Move SETUP Exit

OSD Language – English
Audio Language – English
Subtitle Language – English
The Basic setup menu gives you access to the more
DVD Language - English
On
Subtitle Display On Off
commonly used settings. It also features an information
Assist Subtitle
Subtitle Off - Selected
Move
Subtitle
SETUP Exit
bar which tells you more about what the currently
highlighted option means.
Set to Expert for access to all settings.
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11 DVD Setup Menu
Parental Lock Changing the parental lock level

• Default level: 8
1 Select Level Change.
• Default password: none
2 Use number buttons to register a new
password or confirm your existing pass-
Setup Menu Mode — Basic word, then press ENTER.
Setup Navigator
Parental Lock Level Change
Password Change
Setup viewing restrictions Parental Lock: Register Code Number
Move SETUP Exit
Enter 4–Digit Code
You can restrict access to certain discs using this feature. Move
+/– RETURN Return SETUP Exit
Once set, the player will ask for a four-digit password if a
restricted disc is loaded, giving you a degree of control
The first time you set the parental lock level, you have
over what your children watch.
to register a password. Anything you input becomes your
The player can be set to one of eight levels. Setting the password.
level at 1 means that any disc with any level of
restriction will need the password in order to watch it, 3 Select a new level.
while setting it at level 8 gives unlimited access.
DVD discs are also rated from 1 to 8. Discs rated 1 (or Parental Lock: Level Change
with no rating) generally contain little or no offensive
Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
material; discs rated 2, may contain material that some Set Parental Lock
parents may feel is unsuitable for children. Discs rated 8 RETURN Return
Move
will almost certainly be unsuitable for children. ENTER Select SETUP Exit
Since a disc’s rating is up to the manufacturer, it is not

Move leftward to lock more levels (more discs will
possible to give a definitive guide to each level—check
require the password); rightward to unlock levels. You
the disc box for parental lock details.
can’t lock level 1.
4 Press ENTER to set the new level.

Not all discs that you may consider inappropriate for
your children are rated. Unrated discs will always play Changing your password
without requiring the password first.
1 Select Password Change.
2 Input your existing password, then press
ENTER.

Parental Lock: Confirm Code Number
ENTER
Move
+/– RETURN Return SETUP Exit
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DVD Setup Menu 11
3 Input a new password, then press ENTER. This specifies the color of the screen when the player is
stopped (or playing an audio disc).
Select Other if you want to make your own back-
Parental Lock: Password Change
ground color. Follow the on-screen display to create a
color from the red, green and blue bars.
Move Video Language General

+/– RETURN Return SETUP Exit Background color
If you forget your password, resetting the player will

clear the password. See page 44 for more on this. Move RETURN Return
–/+ ENTER Select SETUP Exit
Screen Saver
• Default setting: On

Setup Menu Mode – Expert
Setup Navigator
Parental Lock – Level 8
Screen Saver On
Background Color – Black
Off
Move SETUP Exit
If a constant image is displayed on a conventional CRT-

type TV, it can “burn in” leaving a ghost image on the
screen. When On, the screen saver makes sure that a
constant image is not displayed for a dangerously long
time.
Background Color
• Default setting: Blue

Setup Menu Mode — Expert
Setup Navigator
Parental Lock — Level 8
Screen Saver — Off
Background Color Black
Blue
Other
Move SETUP Exit
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12 Additional Information
Switching the AM frequency interval Resetting the system

As its default setting, the tuner jumps in steps of 10kHz Resetting the system returns all menu, picture and
when tuning in AM stations. If you find that this is password settings to their factory defaults.
unsuitable in your area (if you can’t tune into stations
1 Switch the system into standby using the
successfully), you can change the tuning interval to
front panel standby/on switch.
9kHz for AM. Here’s how to switch the setting.
2 Hold down the front panel 7 button and
1 Switch the system into standby.
switch back on.
3 Press the 2 or 3 button until you see AM
STEP in the display.
4 Use the 5 and ∞ buttons to select 9kHz
or 10kHz.
• When set to 9kHz, the FM tuning interval becomes
50kHz. This should not affect tuning into FM stations.
5 Press ENTER.
Setting the display brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the display to suit the
lighting conditions of the room.
• Press FL DIMMER (SHIFT & >10).

Press repeatedly to set the display brightness. There are
five levels.
Switching the time format

You can display the clock in either 12 or 24-hour
format.
1 Switch the system into standby.

CLOCK 12 HR or CLOCK 24 HR in the
display.
4 Use the 5 and ∞ buttons to select 12 or
24.
5 Press ENTER.
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Additional Information 12
Taking care of your system Storing discs

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. For Although CDs and DVDs are more durable than vinyl
stubborn dirt, wet a soft cloth with a mild detergent records, you should still take care to handle and store
solution made by diluting one part detergent to 5 or 6 discs correctly. When you’re not using a disc, return it to
parts water, wring well, then wipe off the dirt. Use a dry its case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in
cloth to wipe the surface dry. Do not use volatile liquids excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (includ-
such as benzene and thinner which may damage the ing under direct sunlight).
surfaces. Don’t glue paper or put stickers on discs, or write on
them using a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-
Disc lens cleaner tipped writing instrument.
The disc pickup lens should not become dirty in normal
use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to Discs to avoid
dirt or dust, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized Discs spin at high speed during playback. If you can see
service center. Although lens cleaners for CD players are that a disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise
commercially available, we do not recommend using damaged, don’t risk using it—you could end up
them since some may damage the lens. damaging the system.
Taking care of your discs

When holding discs, take care not to leave fingerprints,
dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its
edge or by the center hole and edge. Damaged or dirty
discs can affect playback performance. Take care also This system is designed for use with conventional, fully
not to scratch the label side of the disc. Although not as circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recom-
fragile as the recorded side, scratches can still result in a mended. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in
disc becoming unusable. connection with the use of shaped CDs and DVDs.
Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust,
etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly
from the center to the outside edge as shown on the next
page. If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a
commercially available CD or DVD cleaning kit to clean
a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or
other cleaning agents, including products designed for
cleaning vinyl records.
• Wipe lightly from the center of the disc using

straight strokes.
• Don’t wipe the disc surface using circular strokes.
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Glossary
Aspect ratio
The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conven-
tional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost
square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is
almost twice as wide as it is high).
Chapter
Just as a book is split up into several chapters, a title on
a DVD disc is usually divided into chapters. See also
Title.
Dolby Digital
A surround sound system developed by Dolby Laborato-
ries containing up to six channels of digital audio
(front left and right, surround left and right, center and
low-frequency channels). See also DTS.
DTS
A surround sound system developed by Digital Theater
Systems as an alternative to Dolby Digital. DTS discs
contain up to eight channels of digital audio. See also
Dolby Digital.
MPEG video
The video format used for Video CDs and DVDs. Video
CD uses the older MPEG-1 standard, while DVD uses the
newer and much better quality MPEG-2 standard.
PBC (PlayBack Control) (Video CD only)

A system of navigating a Video CD through on-screen
menus recorded onto the disc. Especially good for discs
that you would normally not watch from beginning to
end all at once—karaoke discs, for example.
Regions (DVD only)

These associate discs and players with particular areas
of the world. This unit will only play discs that have
compatible region codes. You can find the region code
of your unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs
are compatible with more than one region (or all
regions).
Title (DVD only)

A collection of chapters on a DVD disc. See also Chapter.
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Language code list
Language/Langue Code Language/Langue Code Language/Langue Code

Japanese/japonais ( ja ) 1001 Hausa ( ha ) 0801 Quechua ( qu ) 1721
English/anglais ( en ) 0514 Hindi ( hi ) 0809 Rhaeto-Romance ( rm ) 1813
French ( fr) 0618 Croatian (hr ) 0818 Kirundi ( rn ) 1814
German ( de ) 0405 Hungarian ( hu ) 0821 Romanian ( ro ) 1815
Italian ( it ) 0920 Armenian ( hy ) 0825 Kinyarwanda ( rw ) 1823
Spanish ( es ) 0519 Interlingua ( ia ) 0901 Sanskrit ( sa ) 1901
Dutch ( nl ) 1412 Interlingue ( ie ) 0905 Sindhi ( sd ) 1904
Russian ( ru ) 1821 Inupiak ( ik ) 0911 Sangho ( sg ) 1907
Chinese ( zh ) 2608 Indonesian ( in ) 0914 Serbo-Croatian ( sh ) 1908
Korean ( ko ) 1115 Icelandic ( is ) 0919 Singhalese ( si ) 1909
Greek ( el ) 0512 Hebrew ( iw ) 0923 Slovak ( sk ) 1911
Afar ( aa ) 0101 Yiddish ( ji ) 1009 Slovenian ( sl ) 1912
Abkhazian ( ab ) 0102 Javanese ( jw ) 1023 Samoan ( sm ) 1913
Afrikaans ( af ) 0106 Georgian ( ka ) 1101 Shona ( sn ) 1914
Amharic ( am ) 0113 Kazakh ( kk ) 1111 Somali ( so ) 1915
Arabic ( ar ) 0118 Greenlandic ( kl ) 1112 Albanian ( sq ) 1917
Assamese ( as ) 0119 Cambodian ( km ) 1113 Serbian ( sr ) 1918
Aymara ( ay ) 0125 Kannada ( kn ) 1114 Siswati ( ss ) 1919
Azerbaijani ( az ) 0126 Kashmiri ( ks ) 1119 Sesotho ( st ) 1920
Bashkir ( ba ) 0201 Kurdish ( ku ) 1121 Sundanese ( su ) 1921
Byelorussian ( be ) 0205 Kirghiz ( ky ) 1125 Swedish ( sv ) 1922
Bulgarian ( bg ) 0207 Latin ( la ) 1201 Swahili ( sw ) 1923
Bihari ( bh ) 0208 Lingala (ln ) 1214 Tamil ( ta ) 2001
Bislama ( bi ) 0209 Laothian ( lo ) 1215 Telugu ( te ) 2005
Bengali ( bn ) 0214 Lithuanian ( lt ) 1220 Tajik ( tg ) 2007
Tibetan ( bo ) 0215 Latvian ( lv ) 1222 Thai ( th ) 2008
Breton ( br ) 0218 Malagasy ( mg ) 1307 Tigrinya ( ti ) 2009
Catalan ( ca ) 0301 Maori ( mi ) 1309 Turkmen ( tk ) 2011
Corsican ( co ) 0315 Macedonian ( mk ) 1311 Tagalog ( tl ) 2012
Czech ( cs ) 0319 Malayalam ( ml ) 1312 Setswana ( tn ) 2014
Welsh ( cy ) 0325 Mongolian ( mn ) 1314 Tonga ( to ) 2015
Danish ( da ) 0401 Moldavian ( mo ) 1315 Turkish ( tr ) 2018
Bhutani ( dz ) 0426 Marathi ( mr ) 1318 Tsonga ( ts ) 2019
Esperanto ( eo ) 0515 Malay ( ms ) 1319 Tatar ( tt ) 2020
Estonian ( et ) 0520 Maltese ( mt ) 1320 Twi ( tw ) 2023
Basque ( eu ) 0521 Burmese ( my ) 1325 Ukrainian ( uk ) 2111
Persian ( fa ) 0601 Nauru ( na ) 1401 Urdu ( ur ) 2118
Finnish ( fi ) 0609 Nepali ( ne ) 1405 Uzbek ( uz ) 2126
Fiji ( fj ) 0610 Norwegian ( no ) 1415 Vietnamese ( vi ) 2209
Faroese ( fo ) 0615 Occitan ( oc ) 1503 Volapük ( vo ) 2215
Frisian ( fy ) 0625 Oromo ( om ) 1513 Wolof ( wo ) 2315
Irish ( ga ) 0701 Oriya ( or ) 1518 Xhosa ( xh ) 2408
Scots-Gaelic ( gd ) 0704 Panjabi ( pa ) 1601 Yoruba ( yo ) 2515
Galician ( gl ) 0712 Polish ( pl ) 1612 Zulu ( zu ) 2621
Guarani ( gn ) 0714 Pashto, Pushto ( ps ) 1619
Gujarati ( gu ) 0721 Portuguese ( pt ) 1620
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Troubleshooting
Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this
component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components
and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest
Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Problem Remedy
CDs, DVDs and Video CDs
The disc is ejected automati- • Check that the disc is clean and undamaged (page 45).
cally after loading. • Make sure that the disc is seated properly in the disc guide.
• Check that the disc has a compatible region number (page 7).
• There may be condensation inside the unit. Allow time for condensation to evaporate.
Avoid using the player near an air-conditioning unit.
Playback is not possible. • Check that the disc is loaded correctly (label side face up).
mark appears on screen. • The operation is prohibited by the system.
mark appears on screen. • The selected function does not operate for that disc.
When making changes in the • There is a CD or Video CD loaded and the setting that was changed applies only to
Setup OSD menus, is DVD discs. The settings will take effect next time a DVD is loaded.
displayed.
Picture playback stops and • Switch the power off once, then on again using the front panel standby/on switch.
the operation buttons cannot
be used.
New settings made in the • Some settings can be changed while a disc is playing, but are not effective until the
Setup screen menus while a disc is stopped then restarted. This is not a malfunction. Note that making settings in the
disc is playing are ineffective. Setup screen menus may cancel the resume function.
Settings are canceled. • If the power was cut due to power failure or by unplugging the power cord, settings
will be canceled.
No picture/No color. • Check that the video connections are correct and that plugs are inserted fully.
• Check that the TV/monitor settings are correct.
Screen is stretched or aspect • Make sure that the TV Screen option in the Setup menu matches the TV/monitor
does not change. you're using.
Picture disturbance during • This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard. Some discs include a
playback or screen is dark. 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.
• Problems with some discs may result in the screen becoming black for a brief instant
or shaking slightly when certain functions are executed.
• Due to copy protection, connection of this system through a VCR or an AV selector
may prevent recording or cause picture problems. This is not a malfunction.
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Problem Remedy
Noticeable difference in DVD • DVDs and CDs use different recording methods. This is not a malfunction.
and CD volume.
Tuner
Noisy radio reception • Check that the frequency is correct.
• Check that the antennas are connected properly. For FM, make sure that the antenna
is fully extended and positioned to give the best reception.
For AM, make sure that the loop antenna is pointing in the best direction.
• If the radio signal is weak, an outdoor antenna will usually give better results than the
supplied indoor types.
• Other electrical equipment, such as TVs, fluorescent lamps and motors can cause
interference. Try switching off or moving the equipment, or moving the antenna(s).
• The tuning interval may be incorrect for your country or region. Try switching the
tuning interval (page 44).
Auto tuning does not pick up • Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good signal. For more sensitive
some stations. tuning, connect an outdoor antenna.
General
The remote control doesn't • Make sure that you’re using the remote within its operating range and that there are
seem to work. no obstacles between the remote and the sensor on the main unit.
• Check that the batteries are not exhausted.
No audio, or audio is dis- • Check that the correct function is selected (DVD/CD, etc.), the volume turned up.
torted. • Check that the MUTE function is not on and that the disc is not paused.
• Check that the disc is clean and undamaged (page 45).
• Check that all rear panel connections are correct.
• If you find dirty or oxidized plugs/terminals, clean them.
Can’t adjust sound mode • The Record Mode is switched on. Switch off then adjust as desired (see page 25).
settings (bass, treble, etc.)
Static electricity or other external influences may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplug the power cord
and then plug back in. This will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please
consult your nearest PIONEER service center.
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Screen sizes and disc formats

The table below shows the effect of various TV Screen
settings on the different kinds of disc available.
When viewing a widescreen TV or monitor When viewing a standard size TV or monitor
Setting and appearance Screen format of disc Setting and appearance Screen format of disc
Widescreen (movies, etc.) Standard (TV programs, etc)
Note that some extra-wide The program is presented
formats (such as CinemaScope) correctly, regardless of the
will appear with black bars at the setting.
top and bottom of the screen.
16:9 (Wide) Any setting
Standard (TV programs, etc.) Widescreen (movies, etc.)

Your TV will determine how the The program is shown in
picture is presentedcheck the widescreen with black bars at
manual that came with the TV the top and bottom of the
for details. Typical options are screen.
black bars either side, some
form of stretched or zoomed 4:3 (Letter Box)
presentation.
Widescreen (movies, etc.)
The sides of the program are
cropped so that the picture fills
the whole screen.
16:9 (Wide)
4:3 (Pan & Scan)
Widescreen (movies, etc.)

The program appears squashed:
set to either 4:3 (Letter Box) or
4:3 (Pan & Scan).
16:9 (Wide)
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Specifications Speaker system (S-HTD1)

(Front Speaker x 2, Rear Speaker x 2, Center Speaker x 1,
Amplifier Section Subwoofer x 1)
Continuous power output (RMS) Front speaker
Front ................................................. 80 W, per channel Enclosure .................................... Closed-box bookshelf type
(1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 8 Ω) (magnetically shielded †)
Rear .................................................. 30 W, per channel System ................................................... 10 cm 2-way system
(1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 8 Ω) Speaker
Center ............................................... 30 W, per channel Woofer ................................................. 10 cm cone type
(1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 8 Ω) Tweeter .............................................. 5.2 cm cone type
Subwoofer .................. 80W (100Hz, 10% T.H.D., 8Ω) Nominal impedance ........................................................ 8 Ω
Frequency range ........................................ 50 to 20,000 Hz
DVD Player (Audio)Section Max. input ................................................................... 100 W
S/N ratio ........................................................... 115 dB (EIAJ) Dimensions ...................... 150 (W) x 270 (H) x 178 (D) mm
Dynamic range ................................................. 100 dB (EIAJ) Weight ........................................................................... 2.0 kg
Distortion ................................................................. 0.004% Rear speaker
Frequency response
Enclosure .................................... Closed-box bookshelf type
48 kHz sampling .................................. 4 Hz to 22 kHz
System .................................................. 8.7 cm 1-way system
96 kHz sampling .................................. 4 Hz to 44 kHz
Speaker .................................................. 8.7 cm (cone type)
Wow & flutter ................................. Below measurable levels
Nominal impedance ........................................................ 8 Ω
(±0.001% W.PEAK)
Frequency range ...................................... 120 to 20,000 Hz
Max. input ..................................................................... 33 W
DVD Player (Video) Section Dimensions ......................... 115 (W) x 150 (H) x 96 (D) mm
Output level ................................................... 1 Vp-p (75 Ω) Weight ........................................................................... 0.8 kg
Video Y output level ...................................... 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Video C output level ............................... 286 mVp-p (75 Ω) Center speaker
Enclosure .................................... Closed-box bookshelf type
DVD (Other jacks) Section (magnetically shielded †)
System .................................................. 8.7 cm 1-way system
Digital coaxial input (PCM/2/DTS) ...... Coaxial connector Speaker ................................................. 8.7 cm (cone type)
Tuner Section Frequency range ........................................ 80 to 20,000 Hz
FM tuner Max. input ..................................................................... 34 W
Frequency range .................... 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz Dimensions ...................... 370 (W) x 120 (H) x 130 (D) mm
Antenna ............................................. 75 Ω unbalanced Weight ........................................................................... 1.8 kg
AM tuner
Frequency range
Subwoofer
............................ 531 kHz to 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step) Enclosure .............................................. Bass reflex floor type
........................ 530 kHz to 1,700 kHz (10 kHz step) System .................................................. 16 cm 1-way system
Antenna ................................. loop antenna (supplied) Speaker ................................................... 16 cm (cone type)
Power Supply Section Frequency range ...................................... 30 Hz to 2000 Hz
Max. input ................................................................... 100 W
Power Requirements Dimensions ..................... 190 (W) x 360 (H) x 327 (D) mm
Multi voltage model Weight ........................................................................... 4.8 kg
.................. AC 110-127/220-230/240 V (Switchable)
, 50/60 Hz † Antimagnetic design (EIAJ) speaker system conforms to the basic
European model ................... AC 220-230 V, 50/60 Hz EIAJ standards.
UK model ..................................... AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Australian and New Zealand models Supplied Items
...................................................... AC 240 V, 50/60 Hz Remote control .................................................................... 1
AA/R6P dry cell batteries ................................................... 2
Power consumption AM loop antenna ................................................................. 1
Flat blade 2-pin AC plug model ......................... 540 W FM antenna .......................................................................... 1
Australian and New Zealand models .................. 139 W Video cord (yellow) ............................................................. 1
Except Flat blade 2-pin AC plug model and Power cord ............................................................................ 1
Australian and New Zealand models ................ 136 W ................ 2 (Central and South America models only)
Power consumption in standby mode ............................ 1 W Speaker cords
5m (for front L-R speakers) ....................................... 2
Miscellaneous 2m (for center speaker) ............................................. 1
6m (for rear L-R speakers) ......................................... 2
Dimensions 3m (for subwoofer) ................................................... 1
European model and UK mode Operating instructions ........................................................ 1
.............................. 420 (W) x 411.6 (D) x 150 (H) mm Warranty card (European and Australian models only) .... 1
Except European model and UK mode Power plug adapter (Central and South America models only) .... 1
.............................. 420 (W) x 410.4 (D) x 150 (H) mm
Weight ........................................................................... 9.8 kg Note: Specifications and design subject to possible modification
without notice, due improvements. 51
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Switching the demo mode
on/off
When you first plug in this system the display shows a demo
sequence. The demo will also start if the system is on in the
DVD function but idle for more than 5 minutes. The demo
will stop if you press any button except CD MODE on the
main unit .
• To switch the demo mode off completely,

press and hold CD MODE on the main unit
for about 3 seconds while the demo is in
progress.
• To switch the demo mode on, press and hold
CD MODE on the main unit for about 3
seconds while the system is in standby.
Published by Pioneer Corporation.

Copyright © 2001 Pioneer Corporation.
All rights reserved.
PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan

PIONEER ELECTRONICS [USA] INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90810-1540, U.S.A.
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada
PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: [03] 9586-6300
PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. San Lorenzo 1009 3er Piso Desp. 302 Col. Del Valle Mexico D.F. C.P. 03100
TEL: 5-688-52-90
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On the bonnet of the player

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

ADVARSEL : SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING

Operating Environment H045 En

VENTILATION: When installing this unit, make

of the product and to protect it from overheating, to VIDEO

DVD RECEIVER XV-HTD1

STANDBY CD ADVANCED DSP DISC 1 2 3 4 5

blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers,

table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also do not put the

apparatus on the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric

Features What’s in the box

Using the remote control

✗ Use near a television or monitor as you may

Any disc that displays one of the following logos should

Before making or changing any rear panel connections,

4 Use the speaker cable with the green Colored

Your listening position

Supplied video cord

S-Video cord (not supplied)

1 Use the supplied yellow video cord to Setting the TV System

Placing the main unit too close to your TV may cause

Connecting the supplied antennas AM loop antenna

4 Bend the stand in the direction indicated

by the arrow (see fig. A below left).

5 Clip the loop onto the stand (fig. B below

It’s also possible to fix the AM antenna to a wall. When

installing on a wall or other surface, perform steps 4

The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to FM wire antenna

The signal earth (H) is designed to reduce noise that

Connecting external antennas

Except European model

Connecting other components

1 Use a stereo audio cable to connect the Connecting the power

3 Use a digital coaxial cable to connect the

output of an external component. R

This will allow you to play a digital audio component

(MD player, etc.) through this system. VOLTAGE

Remote control 15 ENTER

1 2 3 4 18 Cursor down Use for navigating menus and on-screen

4 5 6 >10 31 32 33 34 27 1 / CONDITION (SHIFT & 1) Page 30

7 8 9 10/0 35 36 37 38 28 2 / LAST MEMO (SHIFT & 2) Page 29

Front panel This illustration is not European model.

DISC SKIP EXCHANGE 0 OPEN/CLOSE

DVD RECEIVER XV-HTD1

STANDBY CD ADVANCED DSP DISC 1 2 3 4 5

1 STANDBY indicator 9 Mic input (Except European model)

2 DIGITAL 2 PRO LOGIC MIDNIGHT CONDITION ANGLE LAST MEMO

ALL DISCS LFE

1 DTS pages 23, 46 11 CONDITION page 30

Switching on and setting the clock Setting up for surround sound

TEST TONE SURROUND

1 Press to switch on.

4 Press 3 to move on to the CENTER

distance from your main listening posi- these modes.)