Pioneer HTZ-55DV User Manual
DVD SURROUND SYSTEM
HTZ-55DV
Operating Instructions
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110V
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220V
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240V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
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DISCONNECT POWER
SUPPLY CORD,
BEFORE CHANGING
THE VOL T AGE
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 sometimes differ from that shown in the
explanatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and
operating the unit is the same.
Line Voltage Selector Switch
Only multi-voltage models are provided with this switch.
There is a Voltage Selector. Australian model is not provided
with this switch. Be sure this is set correctly.
Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127 V and 220 V only.
Always check that this selector is set properly before
plugging the power cord into the wall outlet.
1. Disconnect the power cord.
2. Use a small-sized screwdriver (flat blade).
3. Insert the screwdriver into the groove on the
voltage selector, and adjust the voltage
selector.
Installation Precautions
• Install components so that there are no obstructions above
or either side of them, or by ventilation holes. Also install
10cm away from the wall as shown in the figures.
Components feature ventilation holes on the bottom so do
not install on thick pile carpets or other surfaces that may
block them.
• Use a vacuum cleaner periodically to clean the port of the
subwoofer to keep it free of dust.
Powered subwoofer unit (S-DV55SW)
25 cm (10 in.) or more
10 cm (4 in.)
or more
CAUTION 240V
Power source voltage is factory adjusted
240 volts. If your area is different, change
voltage selector setting.
DVD Tuner system (XV-DV55)
10 cm (4 in.) or more
25 cm (10 in.) or more
10 c m
(4 in.)
or more
Rear: 10 cm (4 in.) or more
Rear: 10 cm (4 in.) or more
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Contents
1 Before You Start
Features ................................................................................ 5
Using this manual ................................................................ 5
Hints on installation ............................................................ 6
Avoiding problems with condensation ............................... 6
Moving the system ............................................................... 6
Discs compatible with this system ...................................... 6
DVD Video regions .............................................................. 6
2 Controls and Displays
Front panel .......................................................................... 7
Display ................................................................................. 7
Remote control .................................................................... 8
3 Getting Started
Introduction........................................................................10
Switching on and setting the clock.................................... 10
Switching the time format ................................................ 10
Setting up for surround sound .......................................... 11
Setting the speaker distances ............................................ 11
Balancing the surround sound ........................................... 12
Using the setup navigator .................................................. 13
Playing DVD Video discs..................................................... 14
Playing CDs ......................................................................... 16
Playing Video CDs .............................................................. 17
Listening to the radio ......................................................... 18
Improving FM stereo sound ............................................... 18
Listening to other components .........................................19
Switching between digital and analog sources ................. 19
4 Shaping the Sound
Adjusting the bass and treble ........................................... 20
Using P.Bass ....................................................................... 20
Using sound modes ........................................................... 21
Listening to surround-sound sources
with room effects .............................................................. 21
Listening to other sources with room effects .................. 22
Listening at low volume ..................................................... 22
Adjusting channel volume levels ....................................... 22
5 Using the DVD Player
Introduction....................................................................... 23
Finding what you want on a disc....................................... 23
Switching camera angles (DVD only) ............................... 24
Switching subtitles (DVD only)......................................... 24
Switching audio language (DVD only) ............................. 24
Programming playlists ....................................................... 24
Programming a DVD playlist ............................................. 25
Programming a CD/Video CD playlist .............................. 26
More programming options .............................................. 26
Using repeat play .............................................................. 27
Using random play ............................................................ 27
DVD .................................................................................... 27
CD/Video CD .................................................................... 27
Bookmarking a place in a disc (DVD/Video CD) ............. 28
Memorizing disc settings (DVD only) ............................... 28
Displaying disc information .............................................. 29
7 Using the Timer
Using the wake up timer ................................................... 31
Activating/deactivating the wake up timer ...................... 31
Checking the timer settings .............................................. 32
Using the sleep timer ........................................................ 32
8 Making a Recording
Making an audio or a video recording ............................. 33
Making a digital recording ................................................ 33
9 DVD Settings
Using the Setup menu ....................................................... 34
OSD settings...................................................................... 34
Setup Menu Mode ............................................................. 34
OSD language .................................................................... 34
On Screen Display (Expert) .............................................. 34
Video settings .................................................................... 35
TV Screen Size ................................................................... 35
Adjusting the video quality ............................................... 35
Still Picture (Expert) ......................................................... 35
Angle Indicator (Expert) ................................................... 35
Audio settings.................................................................... 36
Dolby Digital Out .............................................................. 36
Linear PCM Out ................................................................. 36
Language settings .............................................................. 36
Audio Language ................................................................. 36
Subtitle Language .............................................................. 37
Auto Language ................................................................... 37
DVD Language (Expert) .................................................... 38
Subtitle Off (Expert) ......................................................... 38
Subtitle Display (Expert) .................................................. 38
Miscellaneous settings ...................................................... 39
Parental Lock ..................................................................... 39
Changing the parental lock level ...................................... 39
Changing your password ................................................... 40
Background Color (Expert) .............................................. 40
10 Advanced Sound Settings
Advanced sound settings .................................................. 41
LFE attenuator ................................................................... 41
Dynamic Range Control .................................................... 41
Dual-mono setting............................................................. 42
11 Controlling Other Equipment
Setting up the remote control .......................................... 43
Setting up using component presets ................................ 43
Reassigning a MULTI CONTROL button ........................... 44
Learning directly from other remote controls ................. 45
Deleting a single command ............................................... 46
Deleting all commands for a component ......................... 46
Controlling a component while playing another ............. 46
Clearing all remote control settings ................................. 47
Checking preset codes ...................................................... 47
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD player controls .......................... 48
Cassette deck controls ...................................................... 49
DVD/DVR player controls ................................................. 50
DTV controls ...................................................................... 51
Cable TV/satellite TV/TV controls ................................... 52
6 Using the Tuner
Saving station presets ....................................................... 30
Listening to station presets .............................................. 30
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Features
1 Before You Start
12 Connecting Up
Connecting to a TV with the supplied video cord ........... 53
Connecting to a TV with an S-Video cord........................ 53
Playing your TV through this system ................................ 53
Watching TV ...................................................................... 53
Connecting Other Components ....................................... 54
Connecting an audio recorder.......................................... 54
Connecting Outdoor Antennas ........................................ 55
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna .............................. 55
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna .............................. 55
13 Additional Information
Setting the display brightness .......................................... 56
Switching the TV system output ....................................... 56
Taking care of your system ................................................ 57
Disc lens cleaner ................................................................ 57
Taking care of your discs ................................................... 57
Storing discs ...................................................................... 57
Discs to avoid .................................................................... 57
Glossary ............................................................................. 58
DVD language code list ..................................................... 59
Preset Code List ................................................................ 60
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 64
Resetting the player .......................................................... 66
Screen sizes and disc formats ........................................... 66
Component features & functions..................................... 67
DVD tuner system .............................................................. 67
Powered subwoofer unit .................................................... 67
Display unit ........................................................................ 67
Specifications .................................................................... 68
÷ Superlative audio performance with Dolby
Digital* and DTS** software
The HTZ–55DV delivers breathtaking sound quality with
Dolby Digital and DTS discs, and is also compatible with
96kHz/24-bit PCM sources.
÷ New graphical Setup Navigator
Setting up your home theater is easy using the graphical
Setup Navigator. Answer the questions that appear on-screen
and the Setup Navigator makes the necessary audio, video and
language settings for you.
• 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 protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under
license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Using this manual
This manual is for the HTZ–55DV DVD Surround System. It is
divided into several sections: information for before you start
using the system (chapters 1–2); getting started using the
system (chapters 3–4); more advanced features (chapters 5–
8); system settings and preferences (chapters 9–10); using
this remote control with other components (chapter 11);
connecting up the system and using this system with external
components (chapter 12). Chapter 13 provides additional
information, including a glossary of terms used in this
manual, and a troubleshooting section.
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1 Before You Start
Hints on installation
We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, 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...
✗ Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity,
including near radiators and other heat-generating
appliances.
✗ 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.
✗ 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 may be
exposed to smoke or steam.
✗ Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth—this may
prevent proper cooling of the unit.
✗ Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough
to support all four of the unit’s feet.
Discs compatible with this
system
Any disc that displays one of the following logos should play
in this system. Other formats, including DVD-RAM, DVDROM, DVD-Audio, CD-ROM, SACD and Photo CD will not play.
Single or double sided / Single or double layer.
Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM digital audio.
MPEG-2 digital video.
Discs are generally divided into one or more ‘titles’. Titles are
further subdivided into ‘chapters’.
Single sided / Single layer. 12 cm or 8cm (5" or 3") discs.
Linear PCM digital audio. (Also compatible with finalized CDRecordable discs.)
Discs are divided into ‘tracks’.
This system can play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded with
audio. However, depending on the quality of the initial
recording, and the condition of the disc, you may find that not
all discs will play successfully. (For example, if the disc is
scratched or dirty, or if the player’s pickup lens is dirty.) Some
CD-R and CD-RW discs may need to be finalized* before
playing successfully.
* Check with the instruction manual of the recording
component used to make the CD-R or CD-RW disc for
finalization procedures.
Avoiding problems with
condensation
Condensation may form inside the system if it is brought into
a warm room from outside, or if the temperature of the room
rises quickly. Although the condensation won’t damage the
system, it may 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.
Single sided / Single layer. 12 cm or 8cm (5" or 3") discs.
MPEG-1 digital audio. MPEG-1 digital video. Discs are divided
into ‘tracks’.
DVD Video regions
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Moving the system
If you need to move the system, first switch it off and unplug
from the wall outlet. Never lift or move the unit during
playback—discs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged.
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All DVD Video discs carry a region mark on the case
somewhere that indicates which region(s) of the world the
disc is compatible with. Your DVD system also has a 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.
2 Controls and Displays
Front panel
1 STANDBY / ON – Press to switch the system on or into
standby.
2 Standby/timer indicator – Lights red when the
system is in standby; lights in green if the timer has been set.
3 Disc tray
4 DVD function indicator – Lights when the system is
set to the DVD function.
5 0 OPEN/CLOSE – Press to open or close the disc tray.
6 PHONES – Plug in a pair of headphones for private
listening.
Display
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7 3 – Press to start or resume playback.
8 8 – Press to pause a disc that’s playing, or restart a paused
disc.
9 7 – Press to stop the disc.
10 VOLUME controls – Use to adjust the overall system
volume.
11 FUNCTION – Press to select the input source (DVD, tuner,
etc.)
1 CONDITION – Indicates playback settings (condition)
are memorized.
2 TITLE – Indicates a title playback.
3 TOTAL – Indicates total playback time of disc side currently
playing.
4 LAST MEMO – Indicates that the location on a disc where
you last stopped watching is memorized.
5 REMAIN – Indicates remaining playback time.
6 CHP/TRK – Indicates playback of a chapter or track.
7 ANGLE – Indicates multi-angle playback.
8 LFE – Lights if the current Dolby Digital or DTS source has a
Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel.
9 Channel indicators – Shows which channels are
recorded on the disc loaded.
10 2 DIGITAL – Indicates Dolby Digital playback.
11 2 PRO LOGIC – Indicates Dolby Pro Logic playback.
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12 DSP – Lights when a DSP mode or Advanced Theater effect
is on.
13 DTS – Indicates DTS playback.
14 Mono – Lights when the mono FM reception mode is
selected.
15 Stereo Station Reception – Lights during stereo
broadcast station reception.
16 Station Reception – Lights during broadcast station
reception.
17 Sleep Timer – Lights when the sleep timer is ON and
during sleep timer operation.
18 Wake-up Timer – Lights when the wake-up timer is ON,
and flashes during wake-up timer operation.
19 Timer ON – Lights when the wake-up timer is ON, and
flashes during wake-up timer operation.
20 96 kHz – Lights during playback of a source with a
sampling frequency of 96kHz.
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2 Controls and Displays
Remote control
Many of the remote control’s buttons have more than one
function. To make things easier, the button names are colorcoded:
• Sky blue – DVD and Video CD functions
• Yellow – tuner functions
• Pale purple – TV functions
• Green – sound and other system settings
• Orange – DVD and CD functions (press SHIFT first to
access)
• Pink – Cable TV functions
To learn how a particular button on the remote works, look
up the function name in the alphabetical list below. Buttons
labeled only with symbols appear first.
2/DTS – Press to switch the Theater mode when listening
to Dolby Digital or DTS DVD discs. For other discs, press to
switch on Dolby Pro Logic.
7 – Press to stop a disc playing.
3 – Press to start or restart a disc playing.
8 – Press to pause or restart a disc.
¶ – Press twice within 10 seconds to start recording on a
recorder connected to the AUDIO 1 or VIDEO 1 outputs.
4 – Press to skip back tracks/chapters/titles on a disc.
¢ – Press to skip forward tracks/chapters/titles on a disc.
e – Use for slow motion reverse playback and frame
reverse with a DVD or Video CD.
E – Use for slow motion forward playback and frame
advance with a DVD or Video CD.
1 – Press and hold to reverse scan through a disc.
¡ – Press and hold to forward scan through a disc.
– Press to switch the camera angle during a multi-angle
scene on a DVD disc.
0/10 – Use as zero, or 10 when selecting tracks/chapters/
titles from a DVD, Video CD or CD, or radio station presets.
1–9 (number buttons) – Use to select tracks/chapters/titles
from a DVD, Video CD or CD, or radio station presets.
>10 – Use when entering a track/chapter/title or radio
station preset number greater than 10. After pressing, input
the required number (>10, 2, 4 for 24, and so on).
A A-1 – Press to switch to an audio component connected to
the AUDIO 1 inputs/outputs.
A-2 – Press to switch to an audio component connected to
the AUDIO 2 inputs.
A-B – Use to set the start and end points of a repeating loop.
AUDIO (sky blue) – Press to switch to another audio
channel or language on the disc playing.
B BAND – Press to switch between AM and FM bands when
listening to the radio.
C C – Press to clear settings or entries.
CH+ / CH– – Press to change channels on a satellite
tuner, cable box, VCR, etc.
CH SELECT – Press to select the speaker channel when
setting up your system for surround sound.
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2 Controls and Displays
CONDITION – Press to save the current settings for the
DVD disc playing. Next time you load the disc, the player will
automatically revert to these settings.
D DISP (orange) – Press to switch the displayed informa-
tion for the DVD or CD loaded.
DISP (green) – Press to display the time.
DSP – Use to select a DSP room effect mode.
DVD – Press when you want to play a DVD, Video CD or CD.
E ENTER – Use to confirm menu choices, setups and so on.
ENTER/DISC – Used for controlling external components
only. Function varies with the external component.
EXIT – Press to exit the guide feature of cable TV.
F FL DIMMER – Use to adjust the brightness of the
fluorescent display.
FQ+/– – Use to manually tune to radio stations.
FUNCTION – Press to switch the system function (DVD,
tuner, Video 1, etc.), without changing the remote control
mode.
G GUIDE – Press to access the guide feature on cable TV.
L LAST MEMORY – Use to bookmark the current place on
a DVD or Video CD disc, and to start playing from a previously
bookmarked place on a disc.
M MENU – Press to display a DVD or Video CD disc menu for
navigating the contents of a disc.
MIDNIGHT – Press to switch the Midnight listening mode
on or off. This mode aids listening at low volume.
MONO – Press to listen to a stereo FM radio broadcast in
mono (this can improve the sound quality). Press again to
switch back to stereo.
MUTE – Press to mute the speakers. Press again to cancel
the mute.
P P.BASS – Press to switch P.BASS on or off. Switch on for
extended bass.
PAGE +/– – Press to display the next/previous page of a
cable TV guide.
PGM – Use to program a playlist for a DVD, Video CD or CD.
R RDM – Use to set the random play mode when playing a
DVD, Video CD or CD.
REMOTE SETUP – Press to put the remote into setup
mode. Use to setup the remote to control other components in
your system.
REPEAT – Use to set the repeat mode for a DVD, Video CD
or CD.
RETURN – Use to return to the previous level of a DVD disc
menu, or to display the menu of a Video CD playing in PBC
mode.
S SEARCH MODE – Use to select a search mode (title,
chapter, track, time) for a DVD, Video CD or CD.
SETUP – Press to show the on-screen display for making
audio, video and other settings for DVD playback.
SHIFT – Press to access the remote functions printed in
orange on the remote. After pressing, the shift mode remains
in effect for up to 10 seconds.
SLEEP – Use to select a preset time until the system switches
into standby.
SOUND CONTROL – Press to adjust the bass or treble.
SOURCE – Press to switch on/off a source component
(tape or MD deck, for example) connected to this system. (You
need to set up the remote first for this to work).
ST +/– – Press to switch the station preset when listening to
the radio.
STATION MEMORY – Use to save the current frequency
as a station preset.
SUBTITLE – Press to switch the subtitle language on a
multilingual DVD disc.
SYS – Press to switch the remote from TV control to system
control without changing the source function of the system.
SYSTEM – Press to switch the system on or into standby.
SYSTEM VOLUME – Use to adjust the overall system
volume.
T TEST TONE – While setting up the channel levels of the
speakers, press to start or stop the test tone.
TIMER/CLOCK ADJ – Use to set the timer or clock.
TOP MENU – Press to display the top level menu of a DVD
disc.
TUN – Press to switch to tuner for listening to the radio.
TV – Press to switch the remote from system, DVD, tuner, etc.
control to TV control.
TV – Press to switch your TV on/off. (You need to set up
the remote first for this to work).
TV CHANNEL – Use to change the TV channel.
TV INPUT – Press to switch the TV input (from internal
tuner, to VCR1, and so on).
TV VOL – Use to adjust the TV volume.
V V-1 – Press to switch to a video component connected to the
VIDEO 1 inputs/outputs.
V-2 – Press to switch to a video component connected to the
VIDEO 2 inputs.
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3 Getting Started
Introduction
This chapter covers switching on and setting the clock, using the Setup Navigator to set
some basic preferences, using all the basic controls for playing discs, and using the
tuner.
Switching on and setting the clock
This system has a built in clock, which needs to be set to be able to use the timer
features.
1 Press SYSTEM to switch on.
2 Press SYS then TIMER/CLOCK ADJ.
3 Press the @ or # button until you see CLOCK ADJUST in the
display.
4 Press ENTER.
If you've just connected the power, the display shows 12:00 AM, with the hour
blinking.
5 Use the % and fi buttons to set the hour, then press ENTER.
6 Use the % and fi buttons to set the minute, then press ENTER.
The display blinks for 2 seconds to indicate that the time has been set.
Tip
Press SYS then DISP anytime to see the clock when the system is on or in standby.
Switching the time format
You can display the clock in either 12 or 24-hour format.
1 Switch the system into standby.
2 Press SYS then TIMER/CLOCK ADJ.
3 Press the @ or # button until you see CLOCK 12 HOUR or
CLOCK 24 HOUR in the display.
4 Use the % and fi buttons to select 12 or 24.
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5 Press ENTER.
3 Getting Started
Setting up for surround sound
You can use this system right out of the box for 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 match this system to your listening room. These include setting the distances
from your listening position to your speakers, and balancing the speaker volumes. Unless you
change the layout of your speakers or main listening position, you only need to make these
settings once.
Setting the speaker distances
1 Press SYS, then SETUP.
This puts the remote into surround setup
mode.
2 Press the @ or # button until
you see FRONT in the display.
3 Use the % and fi buttons to set
the distance from your main
listening position to the front
speakers.
Ideally, your listening position should be
equidistant 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.
4 Press # to move on to the
CENTER speaker setting.
5 Use the % and fi buttons to set
the distance from your main
listening position to the center
speaker.
The default setting is 3m. You can adjust
the range from 0.3m to 9.0m in steps of
0.3m.
7 Use the % and fi buttons to set
the distance from your main
listening position to the
surround speakers.
Ideally, your listening position should be
equidistant from the surround speakers.
The default setting is 3m. You can adjust
the range from 0.3m to 9.0m in steps of
0.3m.
8 Press ENTER to make the last
setting and exit.
• The setting mode is automatically
exited if no operation is performed
within 20 seconds.
• There are several other settings that
you can make from the System Setup
menu to further tailor your surround
sound. See chapter 10 for more on this.
• The speaker distance settings have no
effect when the Dolby/DTS mode is set
to VIRTUAL SURR1 or
VIRTUAL SURR2. See page 21 for
more on Dolby/DTS modes.
6 Press # to move on to the
SURROUND speakers setting.
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Balancing the surround sound
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 Dolby/DTS modes. However, you can set levels
independently for each DSP mode.
Note: it may not be possible to accurately adjust the subwoofer level using this
method. You may prefer to leave it on its default setting and adjust it to your liking later
when playing surround-sound sources.
1 Press SYS then 2/DTS.
The Dolby/DTS mode can be set to any-thing except SURROUND OFF. (No test tone is
output if the Dolby/DTS mode is set to SURROUND OFF.)
2 Set the volume to a moderate level.
3 Press TEST TONE to start the test tone then adjust the master
volume to a suitable level.
The test tone plays through each speaker in turn:
• Front left
• Center
• Front right
• Surround right
• Surround left
• Subwoofer
4 Use the % and fi buttons to adjust the level of a speaker as the
test tone plays.
For best results, sit in your main listening position when doing this. You can adjust each
speaker in the range of +/-10dB.
5 When you're done, press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone.
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Using the setup navigator
Before playing any discs, we strongly recommend using the Setup Navigator. This makes all the
basic system settings for you.
1 Press SYSTEM to switch on.
Also turn on your TV and make sure that it
is set to the correct video input.
• If a disc already loaded starts playing,
press 7 to stop it.
2 Press DVD then SETUP.
The Setup Navigator on-screen
display (OSD) appears:
Audio GeneralLanguageVideo
Setup Navigator
Setup Navigator
Move
Start
Auto Start Off
ENTER
Select
SETUP
Exit
Navigate all of the following OSDs using
these controls:
%, fi – cursor up/down
ENTER – select the highlighted menu
option
@ – go back to the previous question
The control possibilities for the current
OSD are shown at the bottom of each
screen.
3 Select START.
Remember: Press ENTER to select an
option.
• If you decide you don’t want to use the
Setup Navigator, select Auto Start
Off here instead.
5 Select the type of TV you have.
Audio GeneralLanguageVideo
Setup Navigator
TV Connection
TV Type
Widescreen (16:9)
Standard (4:3)
Move
ENTER
Select
SETUP
Exit
• See Aspect ratio in the glossary on page
58 if you’re unsure of the difference
between widescreen and standard TVs.
6 Confirm all the settings.
Audio GeneralLanguageVideo
Setup Navigator
Exit Setup Navigator
Move
Save Changes
Delete Changes
Start Again
ENTER
Select
SETUP
Exit
7 Press SETUP to exit.
Congratulations, you’ve set up your
system!
If you want to use the Setup Navigator
again at any time, it is available from the
General menu. Also, each individual
setting can be changed using the
appropriate menu option—chapter 9
explains all menu options in detail.
4 Choose an OSD menu
language.
Audio GeneralLanguageVideo
Setup Navigator
Language
OSD Language
Move
ENTER
English
français
Español
Select
SETUP
Exit
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Playing DVD Video discs
Only the basic controls for playback of DVD discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed
in the next chapter.
1 Press DVD.
Alternatively, press FUNCTION on the
front panel to select DVD.
2 Load a DVD disc.
• Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to eject the
disc tray.
• Place a disc in the tray, label side face
up, making sure it is seated properly in
the disc guide.
• Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to close the
disc tray. Many DVD-Video discs start
playing automatically.
3 Basic playback controls*
Button What it does
3 Starts/resumes playback
8 Pauses a disc that’s playing or
restarts a paused disc
7 Stops playback. Display shows
RESUME (press 3 to start
playback again from the last place
stopped).
1 Press & hold for fast reverse
scanning. (After 5 seconds,
scanning continues even after
releasing the button: press 3 to
resume normal playback.)
¡ Press & hold for fast forward
scanning. (After 5 seconds,
scanning continues even after
releasing the button: press 3 to
resume normal playback.)
Button What it does
Numbers
>10 Selects titles/chapters 11 and over.
e Press & hold for about 2 seconds to
E Press & hold for about 2 seconds to
If the disc is stopped, playback starts
from the selected title number. If
the disc is playing, playback jumps
to the start of the selected chapter
number.
(For example, for 24, press >10 , 2,
4
.)
start slow-motion reverse scanning.
Change the speed using the e
and E buttons.
When playing, press once to pause;
reverse a single frame with each
subsequent press.
start slow-motion forward scanning.
Change the speed using the e
and E buttons.
When playing, press once to pause;
advance a single frame with each
subsequent press.
* While using the DVD, you may see the
or mark displayed on-screen.
means that the operation is not
allowed by the system.
means that the operation is not
allowed by the disc.
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4 Skips to the start of the current
chapter, then to previous chapters.
¢ Skips to the next chapter.
4 Basic disc menu controls
Some DVD discs contain menus.
Sometimes these are displayed
automatically when you start playback;
others only appear when you press MENU
or TOP MENU.
Control What it does
3 Getting Started
TOP MENU
MENU Displays a DVD disc menu—this
RETURN
Cursor
buttons
ENTER Selects the current menu option
Numbers
Displays the ‘top menu’ of a DVD
disc—this varies with the disc.
varies with the disc and may be the
same as the ‘top menu’.
Returns to the previously displayed
menu screen.
On some DVD-Audio discs featuring
browsable pictures, press to display
the browser screen.
Moves the cursor around the screen
Selects a numbered menu option
(some discs only)
5 Eject and remove the disc
before switching off.
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Playing CDs
Only the basic controls for playback of CDs are covered here. Further functions are
detailed in the next chapter.
1 Press DVD.
Alternatively, press FUNCTION on the front panel to select DVD.
2 Load a CD.
• Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc tray.
• Place a disc in the tray, label side face up, making sure it is seated properly in the
disc guide.
• Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
3 Basic playback controls:
Button What it does
3 Starts/restarts playback
8 Pauses a disc that’s playing or restarts a paused disc
7 Stops playback
1 Press & hold for fast reverse scanning.
¡ Press & hold for fast forward scanning.
4 Skips to the start of the current track, then to previous tracks.
¢ Skips to the next track.
Numbers
>10 Selects tracks 11 and over. (For example, to select track 24, press >10, 2, 4.)
4 Eject and remove the disc before switching off.
Starts playback from the selected track number.
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Playing Video CDs
Only the basic controls for playback of Video CDs are covered here. Further functions are detailed
in the next chapter.
1 Press DVD.
Alternatively, press FUNCTION on the
front panel to select DVD.
2 Load a Video CD.
• Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to eject the
disc tray.
• Place a disc in the tray, label side face
up, making sure it is seated properly in
the disc guide.
• Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to close the
disc tray.
3 Basic playback controls
Many Video CDs contain menus, from
which you control playback. This is called
PlayBack Control, or PBC, and if the disc
features it, the PBC menu will be the first
thing you see when you start playback (see
Basic PBC menu controls on the right
for how to navigate these).
Button What it does
3 Starts/resumes playback
8 Pauses a disc that’s playing or
restarts a paused disc
7 Stops playback. Display shows
RESUME (press 3 to start
playback again from the last place
stopped).
1 Press & hold for fast reverse
scanning. (After 5 seconds,
scanning continues even after
releasing the button: press 3 to
resume normal playback.)
Button What it does
Numbers
>10 Selects tracks 11 and over. (For
E Press & hold for about 2 seconds to
Starts playback from the selected
track number.
example, to select track 24, press
>10, 2, 4.)
start slow-motion forward scanning.
Change the speed using the e
and E buttons.
When playing, press once to pause;
advance a single frame with each
subsequent press.
4 Basic PBC menu controls
If the Video CD features PBC menus,
navigate them using the following
controls. To switch off PBC, press 7 then
restart playback using a number button to
select a track directly.
Button What it does
RETURN
Numbers
4 Displays the previous menu page (if
¢ Displays the next menu page (if
3 Press to select an item from a PBC
Displays the PBC menu.
Selects a numbered menu option.
there is one).
there is one).
menu.
5 Eject and remove the disc
before switching off.
¡ Press & hold for fast forward
scanning (After 5 seconds, scanning
continues even after releasing the
button: press 3 to resume normal
playback.)
4 Skips to the start of the current
track, then to previous tracks.
¢ Skips to the next track.
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Listening to the radio
The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the
automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Once you are tuned to a
station you can memorize the frequency for recall later—see Saving station presets on
page 30 for more on how to do this.
1 Press TUN.
Alternatively, press FUNCTION on the front panel to select Tuner.
2 Press BAND to select the FM or AM band.
Each press switches the band between FM and AM.
3 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 FQ + or
FQ – 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.
• Manual tuning
To change the frequency one step at a time, press the FQ + / FQ– buttons.
• High speed tuning
Press and hold the FQ+ or FQ– button for high speed tuning, releasing the button
once you reach the frequency you want.
Improving FM stereo sound
If you’re listening to a stereo FM broadcast, but find that there is a lot of noise because
of a weak signal, try switching to mono.
• Press MONO to switch between mono and stereo.
When listening in mono, the indicator lights in the display.
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Listening to other components
This system has several audio/video inputs for you to connect other components, such
as a VCR, MD deck, and so on. See chapter 12 for more on connecting up other
components.
1 Switch to the source you want to watch/listen to.
There are four external inputs you can connect components to. Select them using the
multi-control buttons:
• V-1 (Video 1)
• V-2 (Video 2)
• A-1 (Audio 1)
• A-2 (Audio 2)
Alternatively, you can use the FUNCTION button on the front panel, or press SYS then
FUNCTION on the remote.
2 Start playing the source component.
Switching between digital and analog sources
Both digital and analog inputs are available when Audio 1 or Video 2 is selected as the
source. The Input Select setting tells the system which input it should use.
See page 54 for more on connecting other components to this system.
Note: This system can only play Dolby Digital, PCM (32, 44.1, and 48kHz) and DTS
digital audio formats. For digital sources using other formats, use analog connections
and select INPUT ANALOG.
1 Press AUDIO A-1 or VIDEO V-2 (for the input you want to set).
The settings for the Audio 1 and Video 2 inputs are completely independent.
2 Press SYS then SETUP.
3 Press the @ or # button until you see INPUT in the display.
4 Use the % and fi buttons to select the input to use.
• INPUT OPTICAL – the optical digital input is used as the source
• INPUT COAXIAL – the coaxial digital input is used as the source (this setting is
only available for VIDEO 2)
• INPUT ANALOG – (default setting) the analog inputs are used as the source
5 Press ENTER to make the setting.
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Adjusting the bass and treble
The simplest way to shape the sound is by adjusting the amount of bass and treble.
Note: The bass and treble controls have no effect when using the DSP modes, or when
the Dolby/DTS mode is set to anything other than AUTO, STANDARD or SURROUND
.
OFF
1 Press SYS then SOUND
CONTROL.
2 Use the @ or # buttons to select BASS or TREBLE.
3 Use the % and fi buttons to adjust the sound.
You can see the current level in the display.
4 Press ENTER to set the level.
Using P.Bass
In addition to the standard controls for adjusting bass and treble, this system has a
P.Bass feature. Switch this on to further extend the bass.
Note: P.Bass has no effect when listening through headphones.
• Press SYS then P.BASS to switch P.BASS on or off.
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Using sound modes
The sound modes allow you to add various
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 concert hall.
For Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS
surround sources, such as DVDs, use the
Advanced Theater effects to add room
effects to the sound; for stereo-only
sources, such as audio CDs, use the DSP
modes. As well as choosing between effects,
you can also adjust how strong the effect
sounds. Often, a more subtle effect level
enhances the sound better than turning it
right up. Experiment to see what works
best for you.
Listening to surroundsound sources with
room effects
Effects modes
Switch on the Dolby/DTS mode when you
play a Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or
DTS encoded source.
• Auto – For digital sources, decoding
is automatically 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 played in the same
way as the Surround Off setting.
• Standard – As Auto, except that 2channel (analog or digital) sources
are processed using Dolby Pro Logic for
surround-sound effects.
• Musical – Concert hall sound.
• Drama – Classic, mid-size movie
theater sound.
• Action – Large, modern movie
theater sound.
• Virtual Surround 1 – Virtual
surround sound from just the main
front stereo speakers and a subwoofer.
Use this mode if you can't use the
surround speakers.
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• Virtual Surround 2 – Virtual
surround sound if you have connected
the surround speakers, but are using
them in front of the listening position.
• Rear Wide – Widens the rear
channel soundstage.
• Surround Off – All sources are
played through only the front left and
right speakers, and the subwoofer. No
effects are added.
Note: The Dolby/DTS mode cannnot be
used with 96kHz/24-bit sources, or in
combination with DSP effects.
1 Press SYS then 2/DTS to
select a sound mode.
Each press changes the mode as follows:
• AUTO
• STANDARD (surround on, with no
Advanced Theater effect)
• MUSICAL
• DRAMA
• ACTION
• VIRTUAL SURR.1
• VIRTUAL SURR.2
• REAR WIDE
• SURROUND OFF (surround off)
To adjust the effect level when
using one of the Advanced
Theater effects:
1 Press SYS then SOUND CON-
TROL.
2 Use the % and fi buttons to
adjust the effect level.
You can adjust the effect level in the range
of 10 to 90.
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