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    DVD/CD Receiver XV-DV9 Speaker System S-DV9 Digital Wireless Speaker System XW-DV1WS Operating Instructions XV-DV9.book 1 ページ 2004年2月20日 金曜日 午前11時42分[...]

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    Location: Rear of the unit 10 cm or more 15 cm or more Rear: 10 cm or more PHONES STANDBY/ON DOWN VOLUME CD MODE TIMER UP DVD/CD TUNER TV/L1/L2 FM/AM/ST. DIRECT PLAY DISC SKIP EXCHANGE OPEN/CLOSE 123 4 5 DISC 12345 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenan[...]

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    The following does not apply to the Asian and Oceanic models: W ARNING: BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULL Y . The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sur e that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage ([...]

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    Energy-saving design This system is designed to use 0.5W of electricity when power is switched to standby. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protect[...]

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    5 En Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference . Contents 01 Before you start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 W[...]

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    6 En Listening with headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Enhancing dialogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Listening with a virtual surround back speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Adjusting the bass and treble [...]

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    7 En Wireless speaker system maintenance and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Moving the wireless speaker . . . . . . . . . . 79 Radio wave reflections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Radio wave caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Scope of operation . . . . .[...]

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    Before you start 01 8 En Chapter 1 Before you start Features • 24-bit / 96kHz compatible DAC This system is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail. • Surround sound entertainment with Dolby Digital and DTS software [...]

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    Before you start 01 9 En Putting the batteries in the remote control • Open the battery compartment cover and insert the batteries as shown. Use two AA/R6P batteries and follow the indications (  ,  ) inside the compartment. Close the cover when you’re finished. Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting[...]

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    Before you start 01 10 En This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD stan- dard for superior picture quality, dual soundtracks, and widescreen support. CD-R/RW compatibility • This system will play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD/ Super VCD format, or as a CD-ROM containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files. However, any other content [...]

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    Before you start 01 11 En JPEG file compatibility • Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.1* still image files up to 8 mega- pixels are supported (maximum resolution is 5120 x 5120 pixels). * File format used by digital still cameras • File extensions: .jpg (must be used for the player to recognize JPEG files – do not use for other fil[...]

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    Connecting up 02 12 En Chapter 2 Connecting up Connecting the speakers and wireless speaker system Connect each speaker using the color-coded speaker cable. Match them to the colored labels above the speaker terminals. Note that surround speaker are not provided, but if you want, you can connect speakers with a nominal impedence of 6 Ω –16 Ω [...]

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    Connecting up 02 13 En • These speaker terminals can be under HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE . When you connect or disconnect the speaker cables, to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not touch uninsulated parts before disconnecting the power cord. • Do not connect any of the supplied speakers to any other amplifier. This may result in malfunction or fi[...]

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    Connecting up 02 14 En 6 When you’re finished connecting everything, plug the supplied power cord into the wireless speaker AC IN inlet, then plug the other end into a household power outlet. Placing the speakers After setting up your front speakers as shown below, refer to Using the wireless speaker system on page 42 for more wireless speaker pl[...]

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    Connecting up 02 15 En • Make sure that all speakers are securely installed (if you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it by suitable means). This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shock[...]

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    Connecting up 02 16 En Connecting to your TV This system has three different kinds of video output that you can use to connect up your TV. Check the available inputs on your TV to see which you can use. • Do not connect a VCR between this system and your TV as DVD playback will be affected. • Use the supplied video cable to connect the VIDEO OU[...]

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    Connecting up 02 17 En Connecting using the component video output If your TV has component video inputs, you can use these instead of the standard video output to connect this system to your TV. This should give you the best quality picture from the three types of video output available. • Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect th[...]

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    Connecting up 02 18 En When TV format is set to PAL : • Progressive cannot be selected. See also TV format setting on page 75. Compatibility of this player with progressive-scan and high-definition TVs. This player is compatible with progressive video Macro Vision System Copy Guard. Consumers should note that not all high- definition television s[...]

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    Connecting up 02 19 En Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display If you have a Pioneer plasma display (models PDP-504HDG and PDP-434HDG), you can use an SR+ cable (see note below) to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various convenient features, such as automatic video input switching of the plasma display when the input is changed.[...]

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    Connecting up 02 20 En • The automatic volume muting feature is enabled separately; see SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays on page 66. (You can also use the System Setup menu to switch the SR+ mode of this unit.) • If you disconnect the SR+ cable or switch the plasma display off while SR+ is on, the setting automatically reverts to[...]

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    Connecting up 02 21 En Connecting the supplied antennas The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to AM and FM radio. If you find that reception quality is poor, an outdoor antenna should give you better sound quality—see Connecting external antennas on page 81 for more on how to do this. Assembling the loop antenna 1 Bend the stand in[...]

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    Connecting up 02 22 En • It’s also possible to fix the AM antenna to a wall using two screws (see illustration below). Before fixing, make sure that the reception is satisfactory. FM wire antenna • Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω terminal in the same way as the AM loop antenna. For best results, extend the FM antenna fully [...]

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    Controls and displays 03 23 En Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 1  STANDBY/ON (page 31) Press to switch the system on or into standby. 2 DIRECT PLAY buttons (page 35) Press to start playback of any disc in the player. 3 DVD/CD (page 34) Press to switch to the DVD/CD function. Also starts/pauses/resumes playback of the currently loaded[...]

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    Controls and displays 03 24 En 10 EXCHANGE (page 37) Press during playback to open the disc tray without stopping playback. Press again to close the disc tray. 11  OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. 12 Disc tray 13 VOLUME control Use to adjust the volume. 14 Timer indicator (page 62) Lights when the timer is set. 15 This mark indicate[...]

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    Controls and displays 03 25 En 5 Lights to indicate random or repeat play of all discs loaded. 6 PGM (page 54) Lights when a program list has been programmed. 7 RPT and RPT-1 (page 52) RPT lights during repeat play. RPT-1 lights during repeat one-track play. 8 RDM (page 53) Lights during random play. 9 ATT (page 74) Lights when the input attenuator[...]

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    Controls and displays 03 26 En Remote control • Functions printed in green on the remote control are accessed using the SHIFT button. Press the function button you want while holding down SHIFT . 1  STANDBY/ON (page 31) Press to switch the system on or into standby. 2  OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. 3 Function select buttons [...]

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    Controls and displays 03 27 En ANGLE (page 59) Press to change camera angle during DVD multi-angle scene playback. ZOOM (page 58) Press to change the screen zoom level. 7 ROOM SETUP (page 32) Press to start Room Setup. WIRELESS (SHIFT+ROOM SETUP) Press to switch between surround modes with the wireless speaker system (see Using the wireless speaker[...]

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    Controls and displays 03 28 En  / FOLDER – Press to jump to the beginning of the current chapter/track, then to previous chapters/tracks. Press SHIFT +  to jump to the beginning of the previous folder  / FOLDER + Press to jump to the next chapter/track (or folder by pressing SHIFT +  ).  Press to pause playback; press again to rest[...]

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    Controls and displays 03 29 En Transmitter Wireless speaker 1 CHANNEL indicators Light to indicate the selected channel. 2 CHANNEL In case of poor reception due to interference from other electrical devices, you can improve reception by selecting another channel. Each time you press the button, the channel changes sequentially: • Poor reception m[...]

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    Controls and displays 03 30 En 4 Wireless speaker antenna Receives signals from the transmitter. 5 POWER Press to switch the unit on or off. 6 WIRELESS MODE switch Slide to select either W.SURROUND or W.STEREO mode. See Using the wireless speaker system on page 42 for more on these modes. • W.SURROUND — Sounds going to the surround left and rig[...]

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    Getting started 04 31 En Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on and setting up After making sure everything is connected up properly, you’re ready to switch on. The first thing to do is to tell the system what kind of TV you’re using, standard or widescreen. After that you can set up the surround sound for your room, and set the clock so that y[...]

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    Getting started 04 32 En 4 Press ENTER again to finish setting up. • Use the  (cursor right) button to select Back then press ENTER if you want to go back and change the setting you just made. • You can also use the  OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel or the function buttons ( DVD/CD , TUNER , etc.) to switch the system on from standby.[...]

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    Getting started 04 33 En 4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a room type then press ENTER. Choose one of the following depending on your room size: • S – Smaller than average room • M – Average room • L – Larger than average room 5 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a seating position setting, then press[...]

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    Getting started 04 34 En Using the on-screen displays For ease of use, this system makes extensive use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs). You should get used to the way these work as you’ll need to use them when setting up the system, using some of the playback features, such as program play, and when making more advanced settings for audio [...]

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    Getting started 04 35 En 2 Press  OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 3 Load a disc. Load a disc with the label side facing up in the front-most disc space, using the disc tray guide to align the disc. (If you’re loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it with the side you want to play face down.) If you want to load more discs, press DISC SKIP (r[...]

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    Getting started 04 36 En • You may find with some DVD discs that some playback controls don’t work in certain parts of the disc. This is not a malfunction. Using the front panel controls The  OPEN/CLOSE and  (stop) buttons on the front panel work the same way as the remote control equivalents. The front panel scan and skip buttons ( ?[...]

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    Getting started 04 37 En For DVD discs only: If you change discs using the DISC SKIP , DISC or DIRECT PLAY buttons, or take the disc out of the player, the play posi- tion is stored in memory. When you load the disc next time, the display shows Last Mem and you can resume playback (this works for up to five discs). If you want to clear the resume/l[...]

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    Getting started 04 38 En Most likely, the disc is the wrong region for your system. The region number should be printed on the disc; check it against the region number of the system (which you can find on the rear panel). See also DVD Video regions on page 76. If the region number is OK, it may be that the disc is damaged or dirty. Clean the disc a[...]

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    Getting started 04 39 En Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus Some Video CD/Super VCDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch. These are called PBC (Playback control) menus. You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD without having to navigate the PBC menu by pressing  (stop) then starting playback using a number button to select a track[...]

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    Getting started 04 40 En 1 If the system isn’t already on, press  STANDBY/ON to switch on. 2 Press TUNER to switch to the tuner, then press repeatedly to select the AM or FM band. The display indicates the tuner band and the frequency. • If you’re using the front panel controls, the TUNER button switches between FM, AM and station presets [...]

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    Getting started 04 41 En Listening to station presets 1 Make sure the TUNER function is selected. 2 Use ST +/– or the number buttons to select a station preset. • If you are using the front panel controls, press TUNER FM/AM/ST. until you’re in station preset mode, then use the  and  buttons to select a station preset. Listening to[...]

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    Getting started 04 42 En Using the wireless speaker system The wireless speaker supplied with your system can be used for multichannel sound with your main setup, or as a second stereo speaker system. 1 Switch the wireless speaker off and the main unit into standby. 2 Press SYSTEM SETUP . 3 If it’s not already selected, use / (cursor left/r[...]

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    Getting started 04 43 En • Wide (default) – Use to create enveloping surround sound with the wireless speaker placed behind the listening position (see illustration for Normal above). • Left Side – Use for surround sound with the wireless speaker placed to the left of the listening position. • Right Side – Use for surround sound with th[...]

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    Listening to your system 05 44 En Chapter 5 Listening to your system About the listening modes As explained in Placing the speakers on page 14 and Using the wireless speaker system on page 42, there are several setup options available. However, unless you have connected an extra pair of surround speakers, you should use the Standard ( Listening in [...]

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    Listening to your system 05 45 En Listening in surround sound You can listen to any source—stereo or multichannel, analog or digital—in surround sound. Surround sound is generated from stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes. • Press SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode (or press SURROUND then use the / [...]

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    Listening to your system 05 46 En Using the Advanced Surround effects Advanced Surround effects can be used with multichannel or stereo sources for a variety of additional surround sound effects. The 5-spot setup described in should be used with these effects. For more options, see Adjusting the Advanced and Front Surround effect level below. • P[...]

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    Listening to your system 05 47 En 5 Press FRONT SURROUND to select an Front Surround mode (or press FRONT SURROUND then use the / buttons). Press repeatedly to select from: • Frt. Movie – The Front Surround Movie mode emphasizes directionality, giving you a realistic movie theater-type sound. • Frt. Music – The Front Surround Music mo[...]

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    Listening to your system 05 48 En Enhancing dialogue • Default setting: Dialog Off The Dialogue Enhancement feature is designed to make the dialog stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. • Press DIALOGUE (SHIFT + SURROUND ) to select the amount dialog enhancement. Press repeatedly to select from: • Dialog Off – N[...]

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    Listening to your system 05 49 En Adjusting the bass and treble Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall tone. 1 Press SOUND MODE. 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘Bass’ or ‘Treble’. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the sound. The bass and treble can be adjusted from –3 to +3 . 4 P[...]

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    Playing discs 06 50 En Chapter 6 Playing discs • Some DVD discs restrict the use of some functions (random or repeat, for example). This is not a malfunction. • When playing Video CD/Super VCDs, some of the functions are not available during PBC playback. If you want to use them, start the disc playing using a number button to select a track. ?[...]

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    Playing discs 06 51 En • Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc. Playing in slow motion You can play DVDs and Video CD/Super VCDs at four different forward slow motion speeds. DVD discs can also be played at two reverse speeds. 1 During playback, press  (pause). 2 Press and h[...]

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    Playing discs 06 52 En • Not all VR format DVD-RW discs have a Playlist. The screen for CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs shows a list of tracks. The screen for WMA/MP3 discs shows the folder names on the left and the track names on the right (note that any folder and track names that contain accented or non-roman characters, will show up with generic [...]

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    Playing discs 06 53 En 2 Select ‘Repeat’ from the list of functions on the left. 3 Select a repeat play option. If program play is active, select Program Repeat to repeat the program list, or Repeat Off to cancel. • For DVD discs, select Title Repeat or Chapter Repeat (or Repeat Off ). • For CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select All Discs Rep[...]

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    Playing discs 06 54 En • The Random All function ignores DVDs loaded in the player. • Use the following controls during random play: • You can also use the RANDOM ( SHIFT + 3 ) button on the remote to select a random play mode. The random mode is indicated in the front panel display and on-screen. The random modes available are the same as wh[...]

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    Playing discs 06 55 En • When this screen first appears, the first title on the disc is highlighted. From here you can select a title, or a chapter within a title. • Some titles and/or chapters of DVD discs may be grayed out, depending on the disc. Grayed out titles/chapters can’t be added to the program list. 6 Press ENTER to add the highlig[...]

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    Playing discs 06 56 En 5 Select a folder or track for the first/next step in the program list. • When this screen first appears, the first folder or track of the disc in the play position is highlighted. From here you can select something on this disc, or move left to the Disc column and select something from one of the other discs loaded. • Wi[...]

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    Playing discs 06 57 En • The current playlist is erased if you change the type of disc in the play position (DVD or non-DVD) or select Program Delete from the Play Mode menu. • DVD playback follows commands recorded on the disc. There may be cases where program play is automatically canceled or may not work. This is not a malfunction • With V[...]

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    Playing discs 06 58 En Switching subtitles Some DVD discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language during playback. • Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option. • Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the [...]

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    Playing discs 06 59 En • If you are displaying subtitles, these will disappear when the screen is zoomed. They will reappear when you return the screen to normal. Switching camera angles Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles—check the disc box for details. When a multi-angle scene is playing, a icon appears on screen and in[...]

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    Viewing JPEG discs 07 60 En Chapter 7 Viewing JPEG discs Playing a JPEG slideshow After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG pictures, press  (play) to start a slideshow from the first folder/picture on the disc. The pictures in each folder are displayed in alphabetical order. Pictures are automatically adjusted so that they fill as much of the [...]

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    Viewing JPEG discs 07 61 En 2 Use the cursor buttons ( /// ) to navigate. When a file is highlighted, a thumbnail image is displayed. • When a folder is highlighted you can press ENTER to open the Photo Browser screen for that folder. See below for more on using the Photo Browser. 3 To resume the slideshow from the highlighted file, p[...]

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    Using the timer 08 62 En Chapter 8 Using the timer Setting the wake-up timer Use the wake-up timer to set the system to switch on at any time and start playing whatever source you want. • The clock must be set to the correct time for the wake-up timer to work properly (see Setting the clock on page 32). 1 Select the source you want played. For ex[...]

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    Using the timer 08 63 En • You can check the timer settings in standby by pressing TIMER ( SHIFT + 6 ) twice. (Press TIMER ( SHIFT + 6 ) once to display the current time.) Turning the wake-up timer on/off If the wake-up timer is on, it will switch on the system everyday at the time you have set. 1 Press TIMER (SHIFT + 6) twice to reach the timer [...]

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    Using the timer 08 64 En 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a switch-off time then press ENTER. Choose between the following options: • Sleep Auto – Available only in CD mode; the system switches off automatically after the currently playing disc has finished (not possible during repeat play). • Sleep 90 – System switches [...]

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    Surround sound and other settings 09 65 En Chapter 9 Surround sound and other settings Using the System Setup menu All the available settings in the setup menu are listed in Surround and sound setup options and SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays below. See the notes in each section for additional information about the settings. Follow [...]

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    Surround sound and other settings 09 66 En • Surr. 0.3m ~ Surr. 9m – Distance can be set in increments of 0.3m. The default is 3m. Dynamic Range Control Specifies the amount of dynamic range adjustment to Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks: • DRC Off – No dynamic range adjustment (use when listening at higher volume) • DRC Mid. – Mid sett[...]

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    Surround sound and other settings 09 67 En • Vol C.On – When this unit is switched to an input that used the plasma display (DVD, for example), the volume on the plasma display is muted so only sound from this unit is heard. Function setting for DVD input • DVD -> OFF / PDP1–5 / PDPTV – Matches the DVD function of this unit with a numb[...]

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    Surround sound and other settings 09 68 En • RS – Right surround speaker • LS – Left surround speaker • SW – Subwoofer 3 Use the VOLUME +/– button to adjust the volume to an appropriate level. Turn down the volume to 40 or less to ensure you have adequate headroom. 4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the speaker level[...]

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    Video Adjust menu 10 69 En Chapter 10 Video Adjust menu Video Adjust • Default setting: Standard From the Video Adjust screen you can select the standard video presentation or define presets of your own. 1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Video Adjust’ from the on-screen display. 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select a preset. ?[...]

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    Initial Settings menu 11 70 En Chapter 11 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu gives you complete control in setting up your DVD system, including video output settings and parental lock settings, among others. If an option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current time. This is usual[...]

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    Initial Settings menu 11 71 En Language settings Display settings S-Video Out (See also Connecting using the S-video output on page 16.) S2 Standard setting. S1 If you find that the picture is stretched or distorted on the default S2 setting, try changing it to this setting. Setting Option What it means Audio Language English If there is an English[...]

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    Initial Settings menu 11 72 En Options Parental Lock • Default level: Off ; Default password: none ; Default Country code: us (2119) To give you some control over what your children watch on your DVD player, some DVD- Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. If your player is set to a lower level than the disc, the disc won’t play. Some discs[...]

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    Initial Settings menu 11 73 En Changing your password To change your password, confirm your existing password then enter a new one. 1 Select ‘Password Change’. 2 Use the number buttons to enter your existing password, then press ENTER . 3 Enter a new password and press ENTER. This registers the new password and you will return to the Options me[...]

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    Additional information 12 74 En Chapter 12 Additional information Optional system settings These settings are accessed by using the System Setup menu while in standby. 1 Switch the system into standby. 2 Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT + HOME MENU). 3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose the setting you want to adjust then press ENTER. T[...]

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    Additional information 12 75 En Line attenuator setting If the source connected to the LINE analog input is distorting, the attenuator can reduce the signal level. • ATT 6dB – Reduces the signal level by 6dB. • ATT 10dB – Reduces the signal level by 10dB. • ATT Off – No attenuation Frequency step setting If you find that you can’t tun[...]

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    Additional information 12 76 En 3 Press the front panel  button. All the system’s settings are now reset, and you should see the ‘Let’s Get Started’ screen. Using and taking care of discs Titles, chapters and tracks DVD discs are generally divided into one or more titles. Titles may be further subdivided into chapters. CDs and Video CD/S[...]

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    Additional information 12 77 En If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents, including products designed for cleaning vinyl records. Storing discs Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable than vinyl records, you s[...]

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    Additional information 12 78 En  Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the system unit’s feet. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service c[...]

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    Additional information 12 79 En AC adapter and power cord caution • Do not leave the power cord near heating equipment. The coating of the cord may melt, which could lead to fire and/or electrocution. • Make sure to grasp the body of the AC adaptor when removing it from the power outlet. If you pull the power cord, it may become damaged which c[...]

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    Additional information 12 80 En • If the transmitter is used near A/V equipment with an antenna input terminal, such as a TV, VCR, BS tuner or CS tuner, you may experience noise interference on a TV near the transmitter. In such cases, place the transmitter at a larger distance from the antenna input terminal of the A/V equipment. Scope of operat[...]

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    Additional information 12 81 En Connecting external antennas External AM antenna Use 5–6 meters of vinyl-insulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the AM loop antenna connected. External FM antenna Use 75 Ω coaxial cable to hook up an external FM antenna. Connecting auxiliary components This system has both stereo analog input[...]

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    Additional information 12 82 En These include digital components such as an MD player, digital satellite, or a game system. Connect using a coaxial digital cable (not supplied). • If you find that the LINE 1 audio is distorting when played through this system, you can set the input attenuator to reduce the input signal level. See Optional system [...]

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    Additional information 12 83 En Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot[...]

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    Additional information 12 84 En DVD/CD/Video CD/Super VCD player Sound Demo shows in the display and the unit can’t be controlled. • P ress and hold  (stop) on the front panel for about five seconds. The disc tray ejects automatically to indicate the Sound Demo mode is disabled. Timer indicator is blinking and the system will not switch on.[...]

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    Additional information 12 85 En WMA/MP3/JPEG discs Tuner When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV selector, there is disturbance in the playback picture. • This system uses copy-protection technology which may prevent recording or cause picture problems when connected through a VCR or AV selector. This is not a malfunction. P icture disturb[...]

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    Additional information 12 86 En Wireless speaker system Sound is mono only . • The tuner may be set to FM mono (see Improving poor FM reception on page 40). Considerable noise in radio broadcasts. • T une into the correct frequency . • Connect the antenna (see and Connecting external antennas on page 81). • F ully extend the FM wire antenna[...]

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    Additional information 12 87 En Error Messages No sound from the wireless speaker . • If you selected W.Stereo , the volume on the wireless speaker may be turned down too low . Horizontal stripe noise inter ference on a TV set near the transmitter . • If there a piece of A/V equipment with an antenna near the transmitter , move the transmitter [...]

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    Additional information 12 88 En Screen sizes and disc formats DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspects, ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3. Televisions also come in different aspect ratios; ‘standard’ 4:3 and widescreen 16:9. Widescreen TV [...]

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    Additional information 12 89 En Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Country code list Country, Country code, Country code letter Japanese (ja), 1001 English (en), 0514 French (fr), 0618 German (de), 0405 Italian (it), 0920 Spanish (es), 0519 Dutch (nl), 1412 Russian (ru), 1821 Chinese (zh), 2608 Korean (ko), 1115 Greek[...]

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    Additional information 12 90 En Preset code list Please note that there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using. ACURA 644 ADMIRAL 631 AIWA 660 AKAI 632, 635, 642 AKURA 641 ALBA 607, 639, 641, 644 A[...]

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    Additional information 12 91 En Glossary Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double- D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Analog audio Direct representation of sound by an electrical signa[...]

  • Page 92

    Additional information 12 92 En Specifications Amplifier section Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front, center, surround . . . . . 100 W per channel (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω ) Subwoofer . . . . 100 W (100 Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω ) FM tuner section Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 – 108 MHz Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Additional information 12 93 En Digital Wireless Speaker System (XW- DV1WS) General Digital Wireless Speaker System (Transmitter / Wireless speaker) Transmitter AC adapter: Power requirements: Australian/New Zealand models . . . . . . . . . . AC 240V, 50/60 Hz Taiwanese model . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 110V, 60 Hz All other models . . . . . AC 220?[...]

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