Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so
you will know how to operate your model properly.
After you have finished reading the instructions, put
them away in a safe place for future reference.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power
plug and power outlet may differ from that shown in
the explanatory drawings. However, the method of
connecting and operating the unit is the same.
Contents
1
Before You Start
Checking what's in the box ................................. 7
Using this manual .............................................. 7
Putting the batteries in the remote ..................... 7
Using the remote control ................................... 8
Finding a suitable location ................................. 8
Avoiding condensation problems ..................... 9
Moving the system unit ...................................... 9
Discs compatible with this system ..................... 10
DVD Video regions .......................................... 11
2
Connecting Up
The rear panel .................................................. 12
Connecting the speakers .................................. 13
Connecting the front speakers ....................... 13
Connecting the Super Woofer speakers ......... 13
Connecting the center and surround (rear)
speakers ......................................................... 14
Speaker caution! ............................................ 14
Placing the speakers ....................................... 15
Using a subwoofer ............................................ 16
Connecting to your TV ...................................... 16
Setting the TV format ..................................... 17
Connecting the radio antennas ......................... 17
Connecting external antennas ......................... 18
Connecting auxiliary components ..................... 19
Connecting the power ...................................... 20
3
Controls & Displays
Front panel ...................................................... 21
Display ............................................................ 25
Remote control ................................................ 27
4
Setting Up
Switching on and setting the clock ................... 31
Setting up for surround sound ......................... 32
Using the system setup menu ......................... 32
Setting the subwoofer .................................... 33
Setting the crossover frequency ..................... 33
Reducing the Low Frequency Effects level ....... 34
Setting up the speaker distances .................... 35
Limiting the dynamic range ............................ 36
Balancing the surround sound ........................ 37
Setting up the remote to control your TV ......... 38
Using this remote with your TV ...................... 38
Using the Setup Navigator ............................... 40
5
Playing Discs
Watching DVD discs ......................................... 42
Summary of playback controls for DVD discs . 43
Navigating DVD disc menus .............................. 45
Watching Video CDs ......................................... 45
Improving DVD and Video CD picture quality . 47
Summary of playback controls for Video CDs . 47
Navigating Video CD PBC menus ...................... 48
Playing audio CDs ............................................ 49
Summary of playback controls for CDs .......... 50
Changing discs .................................................. 51
6
Advanced DVD/CD features
Introduction .................................................... 52
Finding what you want on a disc ....................... 52
Switching camera angles (DVD only) ................. 53
Switching subtitles
(DVD only) ...................................................... 53
Switching audio language (DVD only) ............... 54
Changing the picture mode (DVD and Video CD
only) ............................................................... 54
Programming playlists ...................................... 55
More programming options ........................... 57
Using repeat play ............................................. 58
Looping a section of a disc ............................. 59
Using random play ........................................... 60
Bookmarking a place in a disc
(DVD/Video CD) .............................................. 61
Memorizing disc settings (DVD only) ................ 62
Displaying disc information .............................. 63
7
Listening to the Radio
Tuning in stations ............................................. 64
Improving poor FM reception ......................... 65
Saving stations for quick recall ......................... 65
Listening to station presets ............................ 66
8
Playing & Recording Cassette Tapes
Playing cassette tapes ...................................... 67
Resetting the tape counter ............................. 69
Relay play ...................................................... 69
Making Tape Recordings .................................. 70
Automatically recording CDs ......................... 72
Copying tapes ............................................... 73
Improving AM tape recordings ....................... 74
9
Singing Karaoke
Singing karaoke ............................................... 75
10 Using Sound Effects
Using the Sound Morph ................................... 77
Using preset effects ......................................... 77
Audio preset mode ........................................ 77
Visual preset mode ........................................ 78
Changing sound presets using the remote ...... 78
Using individual sound effects .......................... 78
Equalizer mode .............................................. 78
Zoom Surround mode ................................... 79
P.Bass mode ................................................... 79
Changing sound effects using the remote ....... 79
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