Pioneer DCS-525 User Manual

Setting up your XV-DV525 DVD/CD Receiver

W.SURROUND

W.STEREO

WIRELESS

MODE

STEREO MODE

VOLUME

MIN

MAX

TUNED

POWER

OFF

When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch the power off with the STANDBY/ON or POWER button, and disconnect the power cord and AC adapter from the AC outlet. Do not use these speakers with any other system or amplifier as this may result in damage or fire. Before setting up, please read Important notes and safety precautions below for more information.

Check that you have all the accessories, then put

the batteries in the remote control.

Wireless speaker system:

Satellite speaker system:

AM loop antenna

1 2

• Wireless speaker (1)

• 2-pin RCA cord (1)

• Center (1)

• Front (x2)

• Subwoofer (1)

Power cord

Video cord

FM antenna

• Transmitter (1)

• AC adapter (1)

• Power cord (1)

• Speaker cables (x6)

• Non-slip pads (x29)

Batteries

and remote

control

STANDBY/ON

CD FM/AM

DVD TUNER TV LINE

FRONT

SURROUND

DVD MENU

TUNE+

ST–

ENTER

TUNE–

MUTE

MASTER

VOLUME

TV CONTROL

INPUT

CH VOL

OPEN

Connect the AM and FM antennas to the rear panel of the DVD/CD receiver.

Connect the WIRELESS (IN) jack on the transmitter to the

WIRELESS (OUT) jack on the rear panel of the DVD/CD receiver using a 2-pin RCA cord, then connect to a power

Pull off the protective shields

of both AM antenna wires.

fig. A fig. B fig. C

Push open the tabs, then insert

one wire fully into each terminal.

Release the tabs to secure the AM

L1/L2

OPEN CLOSE

¡83

RETURN

ST+

SOUND

antenna wires.

Fix the AM loop antenna to the

attached stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. A) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. B).

FM UNBAL 75Ω

LOOP ANTENNA

ANTENNA

Note: If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. C) before clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

Place the AM antenna on a flat

surface and point in the direction giving the best reception.

Don’t let it come into contact with metal objects and avoid placing near computers, television sets or other electrical appliances.

Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75Ω antenna terminal.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

Note:

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

antenna is connected. It is not an electrical safety earth.

outlet using the supplied AC adapter.

WIRELESS

Transmitter

IN IN

AUDIO

LINE 1

OUT

WIRELESS

AC IN

OPTICAL IN

LINE 2

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

XV-DV525 DVD/CD Receiver

When connecting, make sure both units are switched off and unplugged.

adaptor

To power outlet

CONTROL

ANTENNA

UNBAL 75Ω

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PRPBY

Connect each speaker using the color-coded speaker cords.

Match them to the colored labels above the speaker terminals.

SURROUND

IN IN

AUDIO

CENTER

FRONT

6 6 6

SPEAKERS

6 66

SUB

WOOFER

The supplied blue and grey speaker cords can be used to attach a pair of speakers to the SURROUND speaker terminals. Make sure to use speakers with a nominal impedence of 6Ω and a maximum input power of no less than 75W.

LINE 1

OUT

WIRELESS

AC IN

Color-coded wire (Connect to speaker)

Color-coded connector (Connect to rear panel)

OUT

OPTICAL IN

LINE 2

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

CONTROL

ANTENNA

UNBAL 75Ω

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PRPBY

Subwoofer (Purple)

Front right

(Red)

Remove the supplied non-slip pads from the paper, and stick four onto the base of each satellite speaker.

Center (Green)

Front left

(White)

Actual speakers supplied may differ from those shown.

Connect each speaker as shown below.

Twist and pull off the protective

shields on each wire.

Connect the wires to the

speaker. Match the colored wire with the color-coded label (above the tabs), then insert the colored wire into the red (+) tab and the other wire with the black (–) tab.

Connect the other end to the

color-coded speaker jacks on the rear of the DVD/CD receiver (as shown at left). Make sure to insert completely.

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

Connect the DVD/CD receiver to your TV, then connect the

supplied power cords.

Connect one end to a video input on your TV.

Use the supplied video cord.

Connect the other end to the video output of the DVD/CD receiver.

This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this player to your TV via a VCR using AV cables, as the picture from this player will not appear properly on your TV.

Connect the power cords.

Connect both the wireless speaker and DVD/CD receiver power cords to their respective AC IN inlets (the DVD/CD receiver hookup is shown in the illustration) then plug them into an AC outlet.

VIDEO IN

AC IN

OPTICAL IN

LINE 2

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

CONTROL

ANTENNA

UNBAL 75Ω

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

To AC outlet

PRPBY

OUT

IN IN

AUDIO

LINE 1

OUT

WIRELESS

AC IN

Congratulations! You're done setting up.

Using the digital wireless speaker system

The wireless speaker system can be used for multichannel sound with your main setup, or as a second stereo speaker system.

CHANNEL indicator

Lights to indicate the selected channel

CHANNEL

Press to select a frequency channel. The frequency channel changes sequentially each time the button is pressed:

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3

Transmitter antenna

Transmits signals to the wireless speaker.

Power cord

Connect to an AC outlet after connecting to the rear AC IN inlet.

POWER

Press to switch the speaker on or off.

WIRELESS MODE switch

CH 4

Slide to select either W.SURROUND or W.STEREO.

W.SURROUND – W.STEREO –

Sounds going to the surround left and right channels are heard through the wireless speakers.

Any source playing through the main system is heard in stereo through the wireless speakers

(multi-channel sources will be downmixed to stereo).

• Make sure you select the same mode on the main unit when doing this (see note below). Refer to Using the wireless speaker system on page 27 of the main operating instructions for more on this.

STEREO MODE VOLUME

Turn to adjust the speaker volume when the WIRELESS MODE is set to W.STEREO.

• The STEREO MODE VOLUME knob has no effect when WIRELESS MODE is set to W.SURROUND.

Wireless speaker antenna

Receives signals from the transmitter.

POWER indicator

Lights when the wireless speaker is switched on.

TUNED indicator

Lights when the signal from the transmitter is properly received.

Transmitter

Wireless speaker

Overhead view of a multichannel (SURROUND) setup with the wireless speaker

CHANNEL

654 7

WIRELESS

POWER

MODE

OFF

W.STER EO

W.SURROUND

POWER

STEREO MODE

MIN

VOLUME

MAX

TUNED

Printed in <XRE3088-A>

Important notes and safety precautions

Using the remote control

The remote control can be used within a range of about 7 meters from the remote sensor on the front panel, and within a 30 degree angle.

Precautions:

• The remote control may not work if there is an obstacle between the remote control and the display unit, or if the remote control is not directed towards the remote sensor of the display unit at the correct angle.

• The remote control may not work properly if strong light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the unit’s remote sensor.

• The remote control may not work properly when this unit is used near devices emitting infrared rays, or when remote controls of other devices which use infrared rays are used. Also, the use of this remote control may cause other devices to work improperly.

• When the operating range of the remote becomes too short, replace the batteries.

Remote control battery caution

Incorrect use of batteries may cause leakage or rupture.

Always be sure to follow these guidelines:

• Always insert batteries into the battery compartment correctly matching the positive ª and negative · polarities, as shown by the display inside the compartment.

• Never mix new and used batteries.

• Batteries of the same size may have different voltages, depending on brand. Do not mix different brands of batteries.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area.

• In order to prevent battery leakage, remove the batteries when not using the remote control for an extended period (one month or more). If leakage occurs, carefully wipe away any battery fluid inside the compartment, and replace the batteries with new ones.

• Do not allow books or other objects to rest on top of the remote control, since the buttons may be depressed, causing faster exhaustion of the batteries.

Additional notes on connecting antennas

• Keep antenna cables away from other cables and the display unit and main set.

• To assure optimum reception, pull the FM antenna so that it is fully extended and not coiled or hanging at the rear of the unit.

• If reception with the supplied antenna is poor, see the Other Connections section in the main operating instructions for details on connecting outdoor antennas.

Additional notes on speaker placement

Place speakers as shown in step 4 to achieve the optimum surround sound effect

• Install the main front left and right speakers at an equal distance from the TV.

• For optimum effect, install the rear speakers slightly above ear level.

• This system's speakers are magnetically shielded (excluding the wireless speaker and subwoofer), so there's virtually no picture color distortion when they are placed near a TV. In the rare event that there is some picture color interference, switch power to the TV off, and wait 15 to 30 minutes before switching on again.

• Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.

• When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with tape or some other suitable means. Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as earthquakes, endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker.

• Do not connect the supplied speakers with any other amplifier. This may result in malfunction or fire.

• Since they are not magnetically shielded, do not place any magnetic storage media (such as floppy disks and tape or cassettes) close to the wireless speaker or subwoofer.

video

• The wireless speaker will output the source at very loud volumes if the wireless speaker is set to W.SURROUND and the main unit is set to W.Stereo. In this case, the volume control has no effect, so please follow these precautions.

• Even when not in use, the fan in the wireless speaker will continue to operate. Switching off the wireless speaker when not in use will increase product life.

AC adaptor 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 could lead to fire and/or electrocution.

• Do not attempt to plug in or remove the AC adaptor with wet hands. This may result in electrocution.

• Insert the prongs of the AC adaptor all the way into the power outlet. If the connection is incomplete, heat may be generated which could lead to fire. Furthermore, contact with the connected prongs of the adaptor may result in electrocution.

• Do not insert the AC adaptor into a power outlet where the connection remains loose despite inserting the prongs all the way into the outlet. Heat may be generated which could lead to fire. Consult with the retailer or an electrician regarding replacement of the power outlet.

Center

Front left

Transmitter/

XV-DV525

CHANNEL

OPEN/CLOSE

Wireless speaker

DVD/CD

FM/AM VOL.– DOWN UP +

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

Subwoofer

Front right

to AC outlet

For the best surround sound, setup your speakers as above. The front left and right speakers should be about 1.8–2.7 m apart.

Placing the wireless speaker

• For best surround sound, make sure to place the wireless speaker directly behind the center of the listening position and no higher than ear level. Also, make sure you don't move the wireless speaker too far behind the listening position or you will lose much of the surround sound effect.

• For a greater surround sound effect from the wireless speaker, see Setting the channel levels on page 52 of the XV-DV525 main operating instructions to increase the surround channel levels.

• If you listening area is not large enough to place the wireless speaker behind you, you can use the left and right placement options illustrated below with the Left Side and Right Side wireless modes. See Using the wireless speaker system on page 27 of the XV-DV525 main operating instructions for more on the wireless speaker modes.

Front left

Center

Front right

Front left

Subwoofer

Wireless speaker

Listening position

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• The wireless speaker can be used at distances up to 10m from the transmitter. This range may change depending on the environment.

• Depending on your room characteristics, there will be places where you will achieve better reception from the transmitter. If you are experiencing bad reception, try moving the speaker slightly. If the problem persists, try locating the best frequency channel with the two units quite close together at first.

Center

Subwoofer

Listening position

Front right

Wireless speaker

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