Pioneer S-CX500, S-CX303, XV-CX505, XV-CX500, CX303 User Manual

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CX303

DVD/CD Receiver

XV-CX303

Speaker System

S-CX303

CX505

DVD/CD Receiver

XV-CX505

Speaker System

S-CX505

CX500

DVD/CD Receiver

XV-CX500

Speaker System

S-CX500

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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CAUTION

This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The following caution label appears on your unit.

Location: top of the main unit

Taiwan model

CAUTION : CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER

RADIATION WHEN OPEN, AVOID

EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filed with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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All other models

Location: bottom of the main unit

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 30 cm at top, 15 cm at rear, and 15 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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For Australia Model

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SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

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Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

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CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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For Taiwan exclusively

aiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug

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

Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Range of the remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . 7

Attaching the non-skid pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Placing the subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Removing the speaker grilles . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Attaching the brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Wall-mounting the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

02 Connecting up

Connecting the speaker terminals . . . . . . . . 10

Multichannel speaker connections . . . . . . . . 12

Hints on speaker placement. . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting the radio antennas. . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting to your TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting using the component video

output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting auxiliary components. . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

03 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

04 Getting started

Using the on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Resume and Last Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

DVD-Video disc menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus . . . . . . . 21

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Improving FM stereo sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Reducing AM reception noise . . . . . . . . . . 22

Memorizing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Manually saving station presets . . . . . . . . . 23

Automatically saving station presets . . . . . 23

Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Listening to other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Dimming the display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

05 Setting up for surround sound

Home theater sound setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting the channel levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

06 Home theater sound

About the listening modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Auto listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using Front Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Front Surround mode . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Extra Power mode. . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Listening with headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

07 Disc playback features

Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Frame advance/frame reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing a JPEG slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Browsing DVD or Video CD/Super VCD discs

with the Disc Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Browsing WMA, MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, DivX video

and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator . . . . . 30

Looping a section of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Creating a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Other functions available from the program

menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the front panel display . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using Playlists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Programming playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Listening to playlists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Clearing files from a playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Searching a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Switching language/audio channels. . . . . . . 34

Zooming the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Displaying disc information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

08 USB playback

Using the USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Basic playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Scanning files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playing a JPEG slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Browsing files with the Navigator . . . . . . . . . 36

09 Singing karaoke

Singing karaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing the vocal mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing the backing track . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

10 Adjusting the sound

Using the Sound menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the Sound Field Control. . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Boosting the bass level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Muting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

11 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menu

Audio Settings menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Audio DRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Virtual Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Video Adjust menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

12 Initial Settings menu

Using the Initial Settings menu. . . . . . . . . . . 42

Video Output settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Options settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

About DivX® VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

13 Additional information

Optional system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

System Setup menu options in standby . . . 46

Setting the sleep timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Disc/content format playback

compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Disc compatibility table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

About DVD+R/DVD+RW compatibility. . . . 48

About DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

About MPEG-4 AAC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

About WMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Using and taking care of discs. . . . . . . . . . . . 49

DVD Video regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Storing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Discs to avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Installation and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Cleaning the pickup lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Problems with condensation. . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Moving the system unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

DVD/CD/Video CD player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG discs . . . . . 54

Tuner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

USB connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using the language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Language code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Before you start01

Chapter 1

Before you start

• Non-skid pads for subwoofer x4

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:

• Remote control

• AA/R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2

•Video cord

•AM loop antenna

•FM antenna

•Power cord: Duty free model x2 Argentine (CX303 only), Taiwan,

Philippines models x2 All other models x1

• Power plug adapter x1 (CX303 Argentine model only)

• Speaker cables x5 (S-CX500 only)

• Brackets x2 (S-CX500 only)

• Screw x8 (S-CX500 only)

• Non-skid pads for center speaker x4 (S-CX505 only) / for front, center, surround speaker x24 (S-CX500 only)

• Non-skid pads for front speaker x8 (S-CX505, S-CX303)

• Non-skid pads for surround speaker (S-CX505 only)

• Spiral wrap x2 (S-CX500 only)

• These operating instructions

Loading the batteries

Use AA/R6 batteries with the supplied remote con tro l. Ma ke sure to foll ow th e ind icatio ns (, ) inside the compartment.

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

• Never use new and old batteries together.

• Insert the plus and minus sides of the

• Batteries with the same shape may have

• When disposing of used batteries, please

• Do not use or store batteries in direct

Important

batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It ca n also r educe the life or performance of batteries.

Before you start 01

• CX303 model only – Attach the non-skid

Range of the remote control unit

The remote control has a range of about 7 meters. It may not work properly if:

• There are obstacles between the remote control and this unit’s remote sensor.

• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.

• This system is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays.

• This unit is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.

pads to four corners on the bottom surface of the Front speaker.

Placing the subwoofer

The subwoofer supplied with this system can be placed upright or on its side (flat). Choose the position that works best for your room, then attach the non-skid pads as shown below.

Attaching the non-skid pads

Use the self-adhesive non-skid pads to provide a stable base for the speakers. Attach four to each speaker as shown below.

The illustration shows the CX505.

Front speaker

Center speaker

• CX500 model only – Attach the non-skid pads to four corners on the bottom surface of each speaker. (The shape of the speaker is different from the CX505 model)

Surround speaker

Subwoofer

Caution

• Do not place other speakers (front/center/ surround) on top of the subwoofer. There is a risk that they will fall and cause injuries.

Removing the speaker grilles

CX505/CX303 model only

If necessary, remove the front speaker grilles as described below.

1 Gently ease the grille loose by gripping the bottom and pulling towards you.

2 Pull the top free in the same way.

When reattaching, start from the top then push the bottom in until secure.

• It is not recommended (due to dirt and dust) to leave the speaker grilles removed.

• Do not install your speakers overhead on the ceiling or wall. If improperly attached, the speaker grille can fall and cause damage or personal injury.

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Attaching the brackets

CX500 model only

Attach the brackets as described below. Before attaching, make sure to check which Home

theater sound setup you want to use.

• Stack the speakers and fix with the brackets.

Each speaker is provided with a color-coded indicator on the model label on the rear side to assist identification. Refer to the color indicators and install the speakers correctly.

Standard surround/Front surround setup (Front surround mode):

Model label

Left

Green

Center speaker

Right

Green

Standard surround/Front surround setup (Front surround mode):

Bracket

Center speaker

Front speaker

Screw

Front surround setup (Extra Power mode):

Surround speaker

Bracket

Front speaker

Color indicator

White

Front surround setup (Extra Power mode):

Left

Surround speaker

Model label

Color indicator

Blue

Green

White

Center speaker

Front speaker

As shown in the illustration, stack the speakers. Align the bracket with the respective upper screw hole on the back of the front speaker and fasten the screws securely.

Red

Right

Gray

Green

Red

Center speaker

Front speaker

Caution

• Do not attempt to carry the speakers when they are connected with the bracket. Doing so may cause damage to the bracket or worsen damage to the bracket and speakers in the event they are dropped.

Note

1 • Refer to Home theater sound setup on page 24 for details on how to place your speakers.

• Standard surround/Front surround setup (Front surround mode) only - Attaching brackets is necessary only when mounting

center speakers to right and left.

Screw

Before you start 01

Wall-mounting the speakers

CX505 – Center speaker, Surround speakers only CX500 – Front speakers, Center speakers,

Surround speakers

Depending on the speaker setup you choose, you can wall-mount the front, center and surround speakers. (When using Front surround setup, you can only wall-mount the center speaker.)

The illustration shows the CX505.

5 mm

10 mm

5 mm to 7 mm

Before mounting (see above), keep in mind the following points:

• Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that its weight could cause the screws to work loose, or the wall material to fail to support it, resulting in the speaker falling. Make sure that the wall you intend to mount the speakers on is strong enough to support them. Do not mount on plywood or soft surface walls.

• Mounting screws are not supplied. Use screws suitable for the wall material and support the weight of the speaker.

Caution

• If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the walls, consult a professional for advice.

• Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or damage that result from improper installation.

• Subwoofer and (CX303/CX505 model only) front speakers only – Do not attach these speakers to the wall or ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury.

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Chapter 2

Connecting up

Important

• Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

• When making cable connections, make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit. This may cause a humming noise from the speakers.

Connecting the speaker terminals

Connect the wires from the speakers to the terminals on the main unit rear panel as shown below. Before connecting, you may want to consider the placement options available in

your room, and when using this system:

• CX303 model only – Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV, then connect them as shown below.

• CX505/CX500 model only – A color-coded system is provided for speaker connections (see Multichannel speaker connections below). See Home theater sound setup on page 24 for surround placement options.

Caution

• Do not connect this speaker to any amplifier other than the one supplied with this system. Connection to any other amplifier may result in a malfunction or fire.

• Make sure that the bare speaker wires cannot touch each other, or come into contact with other metal parts once the unit is switched on.

• Match the color-coded speaker plugs to the colored speaker terminals on the rear of the unit (as shown below).

Make sure to insert completely. The small lug at the wire-end of the speaker plug should face up or down depending on whether it’s being plugged into one of the upper or lower three speaker terminals. Please make sure to connect correctly.

Upper terminals

Lower terminals

• CX500 only: The front and surround speaker cables have a color-coded connector at one end and two bare wires at the other end.

Color-coded wire (Connect to speaker)

Color-coded connector (Connect to rear panel)

Note

1 The speakers supplied with this system are magnetically shielded. However, placing them extremely close to a television may result in color distortion on the screen. If this happens, move the speakers a little further away and switch off the television for 15 to 30 minutes.

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• Since there is only one terminal to connect the two center speakers, you will need to use the supplied Y-cable for the connection.

• Twist and pull off the protective shields on each wire.

• Connect the wires to the speaker. Each speaker in the illustration can be identified by means of the color-coded indicator provided on the rear-surface model label. Match the color-coded wire with the color indicator on the model label, then insert the color-coded wire into the red (+) side and the other wire into the black (–) side.

• When connecting the center speakers, connect the Y-cable dual end to the two center speakers in the same way.

• When connections are completed, adjust the cable placements. If the speakers have been fixed with the brackets, fix the cable to the groove in the brackets as shown.

• Fasten the cables together with the spiral wrap. Hold multiple cables together and place the wrap over the cables from the end. Wrap the spiral wrap with the cables in the center. The spiral wrap may be cut at a desired length.

To Main unit

Y-cable

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Multichannel speaker connections

CX505/CX500 model only

Connect each speaker using the color-coded speaker cable. Match them to the colored labels above the speaker terminals (see illustration below).

The illustration shows the CX505.

Blue

Surround right Surround left

Gray

Purple

FRONT CENTER

SURROUND

SPEAKERS (4

Ω)

SUB WOOFER

Center

White

Subwoofer

Front leftFront right

Red

Hints on speaker placement

The following guidelines will help you to get the best performance from your speaker system. See Home theater sound setup on page 24 for surround placement options with this system.

• Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV.

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

• If possible, place the surround speakers slightly above ear level.

Green

Caution

• These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE VOLTAGE. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

• If you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by other suitable means, to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

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• Try not to place the surround speakers further away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.

• Make sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality.

• Subwoofer and (CX505 model only) front speakers only – Do not attach these speakers to the wall or ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury.

Connecting the radio antennas

Connecting the supplied antennas will allow you to listen to both AM and FM radio broadcasts. If you find that reception quality is poor, an outdoor antenna should give you better sound quality — see Connecting external antennas below for more on how to do this.

fig. a fig. b fig. c

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

AM LOOP

1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the 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).

• 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.

4 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.

5 Connect the FM wire antenna in the same way as the AM loop antenna.

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

Connecting external antennas

External AM antenna

Use 5 to 6 meters of vinyl-insulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the AM loop antenna connected.

Outdoor antenna

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

Indoor

antenna

(vinyl-coated

wire)

5 m to 6 m

AM LOOP

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External FM antenna

Use a PAL connector to hook up an external FM antenna.

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

PAL connector

Connecting to your TV

This system offers three types of video connections. If your TV has component video inputs, see Connecting using the component video output below.

1 Use the supplied yellow video cable to connect the VIDEO OUT jack to a video input on your TV.

VIDE

2 Optionally: Use a stereo audio cable to connect the audio outs of your TV (or VCR) to the LINE IN jacks on the rear of this unit.

This will enable you to hear the TV (or VCR) sound through this system. See Connecting auxiliary components below for more on this.

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. give you the best quality picture from the three types of video output available.

• Use a component video cable to connect

the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

component inputs on your TV.

COMPONENT

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

About progressive scan video

Compared to interlace video, progressive scan video effectively doubles the scanning rate of the picture, resulting in a very stable, flickerfree image. Progressive scan video is available only from the component video output.

Compatibility of this player with progressive-scan and high-definition TVs.

This player is compatible with progressive video Macro Vision System Copy Guard.

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to a set of

omponent input

Note

1 The component video output is switchable between interlaced and progressive formats. See Video Output settings on page 42. 2 Consumers should note that not all high-definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progre ssive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output (Interlace). If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center.

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Connecting auxiliary components

This system has a front panel audio input as well as stereo analog inputs on the rear panel.

• See Using the USB interface on page 35 to

connect the front panel USB INPUT.

• Connect the LINE IN jacks on the rear panel to an auxiliary playback component.

These include components such as a VCR, cassette deck, or your TV. Connect using RCA pin-plug stereo cables.

• Connect the front panel AUDIO IN miniplug jack to an auxiliary playback component.

These include components like a digital audio player or the analog audio output of a PC.

Connect using a 1/4" stereo mini-plug cable.

Connecting the power

After making sure that everything is connected properly, connect the Media unit and the Power unit with attached cord, then plug in the power cord to the AC inlet, and the other end to a mains power outlet.

Power unit

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

Media unit

BAL 75 ½

UB WOOFER

EAKERS (4 - 6 )

SYSTEM

Congratulations! You’re done setting up.

AC IN

To AC outlet

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STANDBY/ON







FULL DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM

VOLUME

OPEN/CLOSE

Chapter 3

Controls and displays

7 Disc tray

Front panel

1 2 43

MIC VOL

and MIC input jacks

Controls the volume of the karaoke mics (MAIN and SUB) (page 37).

9 Remote sensor

PHONES

jack

Headphone jack.

11 AUDIO IN

Connect an auxiliary component using a stereo mini-jack cable (see Connecting auxiliary components on page 15).

USB

interface

Connect a USB device for playback (see USB playback on page 35).

MIN MAX

MAIN MIC SUB

 STANDBY/ON

MIC VOL

AUDIO IN

PHONES

USB

9 10 11 12

Switches the player on or into standby.

2 Playback controls

The skip buttons are used for skipping on discs. The playback control buttons are used for playing, pausing and stopping playback.

3Display

See Display on page 17.

4VOLUME

Adjusts the volume level.

X.BOOM

button

Switches on the bass boost (page 39).

 OPEN/CLOSE

Opens/closes the disc tray.

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6 Playback mode indicators

Display

L RL RKEYKEYECHOECHOKARAOKEKARAOKE RPT - 1RPT - 1 PGMPGM RDMRDM

1 Character display

2 Format indicators

2 PL II (CX505/CX500 only) – Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding.

2 D – Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital source.

DTS – Lights during playback of a DTS source.

Lights when the sleep timer is active.

4 Tuner indicators

– Lights when a broadcast is being

received.

– Lights when FM mono reception is

selected.

– Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is

being received in auto stereo mode.

5 Karaoke indicators

KARAOKE (Vocal cancel) – Vocals in the

backing track are partially eliminated using EQ.

ECHO – Lights when the Karaoke ECHO effect is selected.

KEY – Lights when the Karaoke pitch control is selected.

L – Left channel only. Use for tracks that have a vocal recorded in the right channel.

R – Right channel only. Use for tracks that have a vocal recorded in the left channel.

L R – Use to put a single-channel vocal track into the center of the mix.

2PL 2D

DTS

SOUND

74 65

RPT-1 – RPT lights during repeat play (RPT1 lights during repeat one-track play).

PGM – Lights during program play. RDM – Lights during random playback.

7SOUND

Lights when the SFC modes, XBOOM, bass, treble, ST.WIDE, MP3 EXP. (MP3 Expander) or VOICE. E. (Voice Enhancer) are active.

Remote control

The illustration shows the CX505/CX500.

STANDBY

TUNER

(

)

X.BOOM

DVD

FM/AM

USB F .AUDIO LINE

PGM

456

CLEAR

HOME MENU

SYSTEM SETUP

SFC

RPT

SURROUND

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

RDM

ENTER

EXT PWR

FRT. SURR

PLAY LIST

KARAOKE

ECHO

TOP MENU

RETURN

SOUND MODE

 STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

SHIFT VOLUME

SLEEP

DISPLAY

ZOOM

MUTE

ANGLE

Switches the player on or into standby.

2 Input source function select

Selects the source you want to listen to.

TEST TONE

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3 Number buttons and SHIFT functions

The number buttons can be used for selecting tracks directly, the functions above the buttons are accessed by pressing SHIFT at the same time as the button.

PGM (SHIFT+1) – Use to program/play a program list (page 31).

RPT (SHIFT+2) – Selects a repeat play mode (page 30).

RDM (SHIFT+3) – Selects a random play mode (page 31).

CLEAR – Clears an entry. ENTER – Selects menu options, etc.

HOME MENU

Press to display (or exit) the on-screen menu for Initial Settings, Play Mode functions, etc.

ENTER

, TUNE & cursor control buttons

Navigates on-screen displays and menus.

ENTER

selects an option or executes a

command.

SYSTEM SETUP

Use to make various system settings (page 46). Also used when saving station presets when using the tuner (page 23).

7 Sound Field/listening mode buttons

SFC – Selects sound modes or custom

settings from the Sound Field Control (page 38).

SURROUND (

surround listening mode (page 26).

EXT PWR (CX505/CX500

the Extra Power mode (page 27).

FRT.SURR (CX505/CX500

the Front Surround mode (page 27).

SOUND MODE

Sound menu, such as the tone controls (page 38).

8 Playback controls

 – Starts/resumes playback.  and / – Use for reverse slow

motion playback, frame reverse and reverse scanning.

CX505/CX500

–

Accesses settings in the

only) –

Selects a

Switches on

 and / – Use for forward slow motion playback, frame advance and forward scanning.

 – Jumps to the next chapter or track.  – Jumps to the beginning of the

current chapter or track, then to previous chapters/tracks.

 – Pauses playback; press again to restart.

 – Stops playback.

9 DVD controls

AUDIO – Selects the audio channel or

language (page 34). SUBTITLE – Selects a subtitle display

(page 33). ANGLE – Changes the camera angle

during DVD multi-angle scene playback (page 34).

ZOOM – Changes the zoom level (page 34).

10 SHIFT

Press to access the functions/commands written in green on the remote.

X.BOOM

Switches the bass boost on or off (page 39).

PLAY LIST

Adds tracks to (during playback), or selects the playlist (while stopped) (page 32).

13 KARAOKE controls

KARAOKE – Selects audio channels for

karaoke (page 37). ECHO – Changes the echo level on the

karaoke mics (page 37).  /  – Raises/lowers the pitch of the

backing track (page 37).

Displays the DVD menu (for Video CD/ Super VCDs, DivX video and WMA/MP3/ MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG discs, the Disc Navigator screen appears).

TOP MENU (SHIFT+MENU) Displays the top menu of a DVD disc.

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