Pioneer S-TA505 User Manual

HTP-55

SX-SW505 S-TA505

HTP-33

SX-SW303 S-ST303

Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer

Speaker System

Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer

Speaker System

Operating Instructions

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.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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:

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

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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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.

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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)

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).

WARNING

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

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., 230V or 120V) written on the rear panel.

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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.

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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 5 cm at top, 5 cm at rear, and 5 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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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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What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following items are all supplied.

Receiver subwoofer (SX-SW505/SX-SW303) box:

• Remote control (page 15)

• AA/R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm operation) x2 (page 16)

• Display unit (page 14)

• Power cord x2 (page 13)

• AM loop antenna (page 11)

• FM wire antenna (page 11)

• Display cable (page 11)

• Coaxial cable (page 27)

• Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup) (page 17)

• These operating instructions

5 cm

5 cm 5 cm

Speakers (S–TA505) box:

• Speakers (front x2, surround x2, center x1) (page 12)

• Speaker cables x5 (page 11)

• Non-skid pads (large) x4 (page 5)

• Non-skid pads (large) x16 (page 5)

• Non-skid pads (small) x4 (page 5)

• Speaker stand bases x4 (page 5)

• Screws (for bases) x12 (page 5)

Speakers (S–ST303) box:

• Speakers (front x2, surround x2, center x1) (page 12)

• Speaker cables x5 (page 11)

• Non-skid pads (large) x4 (page 7)

• Non-skid pads (small) x20 (page 7)

• Speaker stands x2 (page 8)

• Screws (for speaker stands) x2 (page 8)

Contents

What’s in the box

01 Speaker Setup Guide

Safety precautions when setting up Home theater sound setup (HTP-55) Home theater sound setup (HTP-33)

Standard surround setup Front surround setup

Wall mounting the speakers

Before mounting Wall mounting the center speaker Wall mounting the other speakers (HTP-33)

Additional notes on speaker placement

02 Connecting up

Basic connections Using this system for TV audio

03 Controls and displays

Display unit

Display Remote control Using the remote control Putting the batteries in the remote control

04 Getting started

System demo setting Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround

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sound

05 Listening to your system

Auto listening mode Listening in surround sound

Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings Using Front Surround (HTP-33 only) Using Advanced Surround Listening in stereo Using the Sound Retriever Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Enhancing dialogue Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes Adjusting the bass and treble Boosting the bass level

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06 Listening to the radio

Listening to the radio

Improving poor FM reception Improving poor AM sound Memorizing stations Listening to station presets Changing the frequency step

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07 Surround sound settings

Using the Setup menu

Channel level setting Speaker distance setting Dynamic Range Control Dual mono setting

Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone

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08 Other connections

Connecting auxiliary components

Connecting an analog audio component Listening to an external audio source Connecting external antennas Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma

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display About the control out jack

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09 Additional information

Setting the sleep timer Dimming the display DTS CD setting Resetting the system Installation and maintenance

Hints on installation Glossary

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Setting up the remote to control your TV

Using the TV remote control buttons

Preset code list Troubleshooting

General

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Tuner

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Error Messages Specifications

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Speaker Setup Guide

Chapter 1

Speaker Setup Guide

1 Attach the speaker stand bases to the stems

Safety precautions when setting up

When assembling the speakers, lay them down flat on their side to avoid accidents or injury. Make sure to use a stable surface when assembling, setting up, and placing the speakers.

Home theater sound setup (HTP-55)

• This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theater sound.

Front

left

Surround

left

Center

Listening position

Receiver subwoofer

Front right

Surround

right

using the screws provided.

Once you have aligned the stem and base, secure with the small screws at the points shown below. Note that the speaker should face in the direction of the base of the isosceles triangle (outlined below).

2 Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of the center speaker. The large non-skid pads are for the front and surround speakers, and the receiver subwoofer (as shown).

Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the base (flat surface) of each speaker.

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Rear

Front

Speaker Setup Guide

Non-skid pads (small) x 4

Non-skid pads (large) x 16

Non-skid pads (large) x 4

Front and Surround speakers

3 Secure each of the front and surround speakers using the metal catch provided.

Screw two picture hooks or similar into the wall behind the speaker. Pass a chain or cord around the hooks and through the metal catch so that the speaker is stabilized (make sure to test that it supports the weight of the speaker).

After installing, make sure the speaker is securely fixed.

Center speaker

Receiver subwoofer

Chain or cord

Caution

• The metal catch is not a mounting fixture, and the speaker should not be hung directly from the wall using this catch. Always use a chain or cord when stabilizing the speaker.

• Pioneer disclaims all responsibility for any losses or damage resulting from improper assembly, installation, insufficient strength of the installation materials, misuse, or natural disasters.

4 Connect the speaker system.

Refer to

Connecting up

to connect the speakers properly. After connecting everything, place the speakers as shown in the diagram above for optimal surround sound.

After placing the speakers, run the Auto MCACC setup (page 17) to complete your surround sound setup.

Home theater sound setup (HTP-33)

Depending on the size and characteristics of your room, you can place your speakers in one of two ways using this system.

Standard surround setup

This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theater sound.

Front

left

Front right

Metal catch

Surround

left

Center

Listening position

Receiver subwoofer

Surround

right

Speaker Setup Guide

1 Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of each of the front, surround and center speakers. The four large non-skid pads are for the receiver subwoofer (as shown).

Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the base (flat surface) of each speaker.

Front and surround speakers

Non-skid pads (small) x 20

Center speaker

Non-skid pads (large) x 4

Front right

Surround right

subwoofer

Receiver

Surround left

Front left

Center

Listening position

1 Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of the front and center speakers and to the speaker stands. The four large non-skid pads are for the receiver subwoofer (as shown).

Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the base (flat surface) of each speaker or stand.

Speaker stands

Non-skid pads (small) x 20

Front speakers

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Receiver subwoofer

2 Connect the speaker system.

Refer to

Connecting up

to connect the speakers properly. After connecting everything, place the speakers as shown in the diagram (left) for optimal surround sound.

After placing the speakers, run the Auto MCACC setup (page 17) to complete your surround sound setup.

Front surround setup

This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker placement isn't possible or you want to avoid running long speaker cables in your listening area. Use this setup together with the Front Surround modes in page 20 to take advantage of wall and ceiling reflections for a very realistic surround effect.

Center speaker

Non-skid pads (large) x 4

Receiver subwoofer

2 Connect the speaker system.

Refer to

Connecting up

to connect the speakers properly. After connecting everything, place the speakers as shown in the diagram (above) for optimal surround sound (the surround speakers are next to the front speakers).

Speaker Setup Guide

3 Attach the surround speakers to the speaker stands.

For each speaker, line up the spurs on the stand with the holes on the back of the speaker and insert, then secure the speaker to the stand with the screw provided.

Wall mounting the speakers

Before mounting

• 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.

4 Turn the speakers as shown, following the guide marks for optimal Front Surround.

If you have selected or

FRTMUSIC

surround speaker so that the guide markers on the stand base are lined up horizontally in the direction the listening position (see below). With Power), the surround speakers should point in the same direction as the front speakers (see below).

See

Using Front Surround (HTP-33 only)

more information.

After placing the speakers, run the Auto MCACC setup (page 17) to complete your surround sound setup.

Caution

• Please don’t attach the surround speakers to the wall for Front surround setup.

FRTMOVIE

(Front Surround Music), turn each

FRTMOVIE / FRTMUSIC

(Front Surround Movie)

EXTPOWER

on page 20 for

(Extra

Caution

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

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

Wall mounting the center speaker

The center speaker has a mounting hole which can be used to mount the speaker on the wall.

5 mm

10 mm

5 mm to 7 mm

Wall mounting the other speakers (HTP-33)

In addition to the center speaker, the front and surround speakers also have holes for wall mounting. However, if you are using the Front Surround setup described on the previous page, do not wall mount the surround speakers.

5 mm

10 mm

5 mm to 7 mm

Speaker Setup Guide

Additional notes on speaker placement

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

HTP-33 only:

• speakers slightly above ear level.

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

Precautions:

• 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.

• The front (L/R), center and surround (L/R) speakers supplied with this system are magnetically shielded. However, depending on the installation location, color distortion may occur if the speaker is installed extremely close to the screen of a television set. If this happens, turn the power switch of the television set OFF, and turn it ON after 15 min to 30 min. If the problem persists, place the speaker system away from the television set.

• The receiver subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and so should not be placed near a TV or monitor. Magnetic storage media (such as floppy discs and tape or video cassettes) should also not be kept close to the receiver subwoofer.

•

HTP-55 only:

speakers and receiver subwoofer to the wall or ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury.

•

HTP-33 only:

the wall or ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury.

• For safety, make sure that there is no exposed bare speaker wire outside of the speaker terminals.

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

• Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied to this system.

For optimum effect, install the rear

Do not attach the front, surround

Do not attach the receiver subwoofer to

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Connecting up

Chapter 2

Connecting up

Basic connections

Important

• When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. After completing all connections, connect the power cord to the wall socket.

Receiver subwoofer

FM antenna

AM loop antenna

ANTENNA

CONTROL IN

MCACC

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT

SETUP MIC

CONTROL

SPEAKERS

OUT

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

AC IN

SURROUND

FRONT

DVD/DVR 1

(COAXIAL)

FM UNBALAMLOOP ANTENNA75Ω

DIGITAL

DVD/DVR 2 (OPTICAL)

AUDIO INPUT

(OPTICAL)

DIGITAL

ANALOG

Note

• When using the display unit in a wall-mounted location, take full precautions to prevent the unit from accidentally falling.

• Screws and other fixtures for use in wall mounting are not included.

Display unit

Display cable

WARNING

• Pioneer bears no responsibility for accidents resulting from faulty assembly or installation, insufficient mounting strength of walls, mounting fixtures (or other building fixtures), misuse or natural disasters.

Connecting up

1 Connect the display unit to the receiver subwoofer.

Plug the L-shaped end of the display cable into the connector on the rear of the display unit, then plug the other end of the display cable into

CONNECTOR

jack on the receiver subwoofer.

SYSTEM

2 Assemble the AM loop antenna.

a. Bend the stand in the direction indicated by the

arrow. b. Clip the loop onto the stand. c. If you want to fix to a wall or other surface, perform

step b after first securing the stand with screws.

It is recommended that you determine the reception

strength before securing the stand with the screws.

3 Connect the AM and FM antennas1.

a. Connect one wire of the AM loop antenna to each AM

antenna terminal

For each terminal, press down on the tab to open;

insert the wire, then release to secure.

4 Connect each speaker.

• Each speaker cable has a color-coded connector at one end and two wires at the other end.

Color-coded wire

Color-coded connector (Connect to rear panel)

(Connect to speaker)

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

• Connect the wires to the speaker. Match the colored wired with the color-coded label (model label), then

insert the colored wire into the red ( other wire into the black (

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) side.

) side and the

• Connect the other end to the color-coded speaker terminals on the rear of the receiver subwoofer. 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 speaker terminals. Please make sure to connect correctly.

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b. Push the FM antenna

plug onto the center pin of the

FM antenna socket.

Note

1• Keep antenna cables away from other cables, the display unit and receiver subwoofer.

• If reception with the supplied antenna is poor, see

external antennas

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

• The signal earth () is designed to reduce noise that occurs when an antenna is connected. It is not an electrical safety earth.

• If radio reception is poor, you may be able improve it by re-inserting each antenna wire into the opposite terminal.

• For best reception, do not untwist the AM loop antenna wires or wrap them around the loop antenna.

3 To ensure optimum reception, make sure the FM antenna is fully extended and not coiled or hanging at the rear of the unit.

on page 27.

Improving poor FM reception

Upper terminal Lower terminal

5 Connect the subwoofer cable.

• Just below the subwoofer speaker, to the left of center, you should see the subwoofer connecting cable. Plug this into the

SUBWOOFER SPEAKER

terminal.

and

Improving poor AM sound

on page 23 or

Connecting

Connecting up

Caution

• These speaker terminals carry

voltage

. To prevent the risk of electric shock when

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connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

Receiver subwoofer (SX-SW505)

ANTENNA

CONTROL IN

MCACC

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT

SETUP MIC

CONTROL

SPEAKERS

5 4

OUT

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

AC IN

SURROUND

FRONT

DVD/DVR 1

FM UNBALAMLOOP ANTENNA75Ω

DIGITAL

DVD/DVR 2

(OPTICAL)

AUDIO INPUT

DIGITAL

(OPTICAL)

To AC outlet

Receiver subwoofer (SX-SW303)

• Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied to this system.

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

Surround right

(Gray)

ANALOG

Listening position

Center (Green)

Front right

Red)

(

Surround left

(Blue)

Front left

(White)

Speaker system (S-TA505)

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT

Surround right

(Gray)

ANTENNA

CONTROL IN

MCACC

SETUP MIC

CONTROL

SPEAKERS

OUT

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

AC IN

SURROUND

FRONT

DVD/DVR 1

FM UNBALAMLOOP ANTENNA75Ω

DIGITAL

DVD/DVR 2 (OPTICAL)

AUDIO INPUT

DIGITAL (OPTICAL)

ANALOG

Front right

(Red)

Listening position

Center (Green)

Speaker system (S-ST303)

Surround left

(Blue)

Front left

(White)

To AC outlet

Connecting up

6 If you have a DVD player or other source1 component you want to connect, connect it now before connecting the power cord in the next step.

See

Connecting auxiliary components

to connect a digital source component. See also

this system for TV audio

below to connect a TV.

7 Connect the power cord.

on page 27 for how

Using

• Connect the power cord to AC inlets on the receiver subwoofer. Connect the power cord to a wall socket.

Using this system for TV audio

If your TV has a stereo audio output you can connect it to this system and enjoy surround TV sound.

AUDIO INPUT

CONTROL

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

OUT

SUB WOOFER

USE ONLY WITH

DISPLAY UNIT

CENTER

AC IN

1 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on your TV to the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT jacks on the receiver subwoofer.

Use the red/white stereo audio cable (not supplied) for this connection. Make sure you match the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.

• You can use the analog source you want, such as a tape deck, etc.

DIGITAL

SPEAKERS

DVD/DVR 1

DIGITAL

DVD/DVR 2

SURROUND

FRONT

ANALOG

(COAXIAL)

(OPTICAL)

ANALOG AUDIO INPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

jacks for any

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Note

1 Make sure to connect a TV or monitor (for video sources) to take advantage of this system’s home theater potential. Please refer to the instruc-

tion manual supplied with your TV or monitor for connection details.

2• Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this system.

• Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other than connecting to this system.

Controls and displays

Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Display unit

STANDBY/ON

1 4 652 3



STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the system on/into standby.

2 Front panel display

See below for details.

VOLUME

Use to adjust the volume.

buttons

Display

2 3

SOUND

DTS F.SURR.

2D 2PL

789

DTS

Lights during playback of a DTS source (page 19).

F.SURR. (HTP-33 only)

Lights when one of the Front Surround listening modes is selected (page 20).

SURR.

Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening modes is selected (page 20).

3 SOUND

Lights when Sound Retriever is active (page 20).

4 Tuner indicators

– Lights when a broadcast is being received.

– Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being

received in auto stereo mode.

– Lights when FM mono reception is selected.

– VOLUME + AUDIO INPUT SURROUND

AUDIO INPUT (page 27)

Press repeatedly to select one of the external audio inputs (

DVD/DVR1, DVD/DVR2, DIGITAL

SURROUND

Use to select a Surround mode (page 19).

6 IR remote sensor

5 kHz / MHz

Indicates the frequency unit shown in the character display (

6 Character display

Lights when sleep timer is active (page 30).

82 PL II

Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding (page 19).

92 D

Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital source (page 19).

kHz

for AM,

(page 16)

kHz MHz

5 4

MHz

for FM).

ANALOG

Controls and displays

Remote control

STANDBY/ON

DVD/DVR1DVD/DVR

ENTER

SETUP

SOUND

RETRIEVER

CHANNEL

DVD/DVR1

DVD/DVR2

DIGITAL

ANALOG

23)

VOLUME

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TV CONTROL

RECEIVER

MUTE

2DIGITAL

ANALOG

FM /AM

SLEEP

CLEAR

TEST TONE

MCACCADVANCEDSURROUND

VOLUME

INPUT

digital audio input.

audio input.

audio inputs.

6 8

11 14

1 2 4

10 12 13



STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the receiver subwoofer on or into standby.

MUTE

Press to mute all audio from the speakers. Press again to cancel and restore the sound.

VOLUME

+/–

Use to adjust the volume.

4 Input select buttons

DVD/DVR1

Press to select the

DVD/DVR2

Press to select the

DIGITAL

Press to select the

ANALOG

Press to select the

FM/AM

(page 28)

(page

Press to select the built-in radio tuner.

5 Number buttons, CLEAR and ENTER

Use the number buttons for entering radio stations directly, and so on.

Use

CLEAR to clear an entry and start again. ENTER to confirm an entry.

Use

SLEEP

Press to set the sleep timer (page 30).

SETUP

Use to access the menu system for surround sound setup, tuner settings and so on (page 17, 23, 24, 25, 30).

8 SR+

Use to setup the SR+ features and to select the SR+ mode (page 29).

///

(cursor buttons) and

ENTER

Use to navigate the receiver subwoofer menus.

SOUND

(page 22) Press to access the sound menu, from which you can adjust bass and treble, etc.

TEST TONE

Use to output the test tone (for speaker setup) (page 26).

12 SOUND RETRIEVER

Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed stereo audio sources (page 21).

SURROUND

Use to select a Surround mode (page 19).

ADVANCED

Use to select a Pioneer original surround mode (page 21).

MCACC

Starts the Auto MCACC setup (page 17).

16 TV CONTROL

(page 31)

After setting up, use these controls to control your TV.

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Controls and displays

Using the remote control

Please keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit.

• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s remote sensor.

• Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit.

• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote.

• Use within the operating range in front of the remote control sensor on the display unit, as shown.

7 m

Putting the batteries in the remote control

1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control.

2 Insert two AA/R6 batteries into the battery compartment following the indications ( the compartment.

,

• Remove batteries from equipment that isn’t going to be used for a month or more.

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

WARNING

• Do not use or store batteries in direct 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 can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

) inside

3 Close the cover.

Caution

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:

• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.

• Don’t use different kinds of battery together— although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.

• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment.

Getting started

Chapter 4

Getting started

System demo setting

Switches the automatic demo feature on or off (this starts when you plug in for the first time).

ENTER

SETUP

SOUND

RETRIEVER

1Switch the system into standby. 2 Press

SETUP

3 Use the

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

DEMO from the menu, then press

/

4 Use the setting, then press

(cursor up/down) buttons to select a

ENTER

Select from:

DEMO ON

•

DEMO OFF

– Switches the demo display on.

– Switches the demo display off and the

system into standby.

SLEEP

CLEAR

TUNE

ENTER

TEST TONE

TUNE

MCACCADVANCEDSURROUND

ENTER

Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound

The Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) system measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, and testing for channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided, the system uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization (Acoustic Calibration

EQ) for your particular room.

Important

• The test tones used for Auto MCACC setup are loud; however, do not turn the volume down during setup as this may result in a sub-optimal setup.

• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the MCACC setup.

STANDBY/ON

MUTE

VOLUME

DVD DTV

PC/GAME

1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the rear panel.

SETUP

SOUND

AUX

TUNER

RETRIEVER

CHANNEL

TUNE

ENTER

TEST TONE

TUNE

MCACCADVANCEDSURROUND

VOLUME

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MCACC

SETUP MIC

ANTENNA

CONTROL IN

MCACC

SETUP MIC

FM UNBALAMLOOP ANTENNA

75Ω

AUDIO INPUT

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

CONTROL

OUT

USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT

AC IN

DIGITAL

SPEAKERS

DVD/DVR 1

DIGITAL

DVD/DVR 2

SURROUND

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

FRONT

ANALOG

(COAXIAL)

(OPTICAL)

2 Place the microphone at your normal listening position.

Place it about ear height, and make sure it is level by using a table or chair.

Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

Note

1 You only need to use the Auto MCACC setup once (unless you change the placement of your speakers or your room layout).

Getting started

3 If the receiver subwoofer is off, press

to turn the power on.

MCACC

4 Press

Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing



STANDBY/

MCACC

. The volume increases automatically and the system outputs a series of test tones.

• To cancel Auto MCACC setup before it has finished, press

MCACC

. The unit will continue to use the

previous settings.

• If the ambient noise level is too high, the display for five seconds. To exit and check the

noise levels

ENTER

• If you see an

when

, press

MCACC

RETRY

shows in the display.

ERR MIC

ERR SP

NOISY

blinks in

, or to try again, press

message in the display, there may be a problem with your mic or the speaker connections. To try again, press

when you see

RETRY2.

ENTER

When the MCACC setup is complete, the volume level returns to normal, Acoustic Calibration EQ is activated.

COMPLETE3 shows in the display, and

Note

1• If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC setup (too much ambient noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary.

• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the mic. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV during Auto MCACC setup.

2 If this doesn’t work, press 3 If

COMPLETE

4 See

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

MCACC

doesn’t appear, it is likely an error occurred during the setup. Please check all connections and try again.

, turn off the power, and check the problem indicated by the

on page 21 to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ.

ERR

message, then try the Auto MCACC setup again.

Listening to your system

Chapter 5

Listening to your system

Auto listening mode

The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to listen to any source as it was mastered: the output from the speakers mirrors the channels in the source material.

HTP-33 only:

(page 7), the Front Surround modes will give the best results (see page 20).

• Press mode.

If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the front panel 2 D or

• You can also use the

If you set up the system for Front surround

Using Front Surround (HTP-33 only)

ENTER

TUNE

VOLUME

CHANNEL

SURROUND

TEST TONE

MCACCADVANCEDSURROUND

INPUT

button on the

SURROUND

DTS

indicator lights.

SOUND

RETRIEVER

to select the AUTO listening

display unit to change the listening mode.

Listening in surround sound

You can listen to stereo or multichannel sources in surround sound. Surround sound is generated from stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes.

HTP-33 only:

(page 7), the Front Surround modes will give the best results (see page 20).

• Press mode.

• You can also use the

The choices that appear in the display will vary according to the type of source that’s playing.

If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the front panel or

DTS

•

If you set up the system for Front surround

Using Front Surround (HTP-33 only)

SURROUND

display unit to change the listening mode.

indicator lights.

AUTO

– Auto listening mode (see above)

DOLBY PL

(Dolby Pro Logic) – 4.1 channel surround

sound for use with any two-channel source

MOVIE

(Dolby Pro Logic II Movie) – 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to movie sources, for use with any two-channel source

MUSIC

(Dolby Pro Logic II Music) – 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to music sources, for use with any two-channel source; see

Logic II Music settings

STEREO

– See

Listening in stereo

ENTER

SOUND

RETRIEVER

SOUND

CHANNEL

TEST

TONE

TUNE

MCACCADVANCEDSURROUND

VOLUME

INPUT

repeatedly to select a listening

SURROUND

button on the

Dolby Pro

below

on page 21

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Listening to your system

Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings

When listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode (see above), there are three settings you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama.

SLEEP

ENTER

CLEAR

SETUP

SOUND

RETRIEVER

1With Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode active, press

SOUND

2 Use

/

(cursor left/right) to select C WIDTH,

DIMEN. or PANORAMA then press

•

C WIDTH

(Center Width): Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spreading the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings).

•

DIMEN.

(Dimension): Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings).

•

PANORAMA

: Extends the front strereo image to include the surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’ effect.

3 Use

/

then press

(cursor up/down) to adjust the setting

ENTER

to confirm.

TUNE

ENTER

TEST TONE

TUNE

MCACCADVANCEDSURROUND

ENTER

Using Front Surround (HTP-33 only)

The Front Surround modes are effective when you are using the Front surround speaker setup as described on page 7. The surround speakers should be placed beside the front speakers and oriented either towards the walls, or straight ahead, depending on which mode you are using (see below).

ENTER

SOUND

RETRIEVER

• Press

ADVANCED

to select a Front Surround mode.

Press repeatedly to select

EXTPOWER

• If you have selected Movie) or

FRTMUSIC

each surround speaker so that the guide markers on the stand base are lined up horizontally in the direction the listening position (see below). With

EXTPOWER

(Extra Power), the surround speakers should point in the same direction as the front speakers (see below).

TEST TONE

TUNE

MCACCADVANCEDSURROUND

VOLUME

CHANNEL

INPUT

FRTMOVIE, FRTMUSIC

FRTMOVIE

(Front Surround

(Front Surround Music), turn

FRTMOVIE / FRTMUSIC

EXTPOWER

Listening to your system

Using Advanced Surround

The Advanced Surround effects can be used with any multichannel or stereo source for a variety of additional surround sound effects.

HTP-33 only:

If you set up the system for Front surround (page 7), the Front Surround modes will give the best results (see

• Press

Using Front Surround (HTP-33 only)

ENTER

CHANNEL

TEST TONE

TUNE

MCACCADVANCEDSURROUND

VOLUME

INPUT

ADVANCED

SOUND

RETRIEVER

to select an Advanced Surround

above).

mode.

Press repeatedly to select:

ADVMOVIE

•

ADVMUSIC

•

EXPANDED

•

TV SURR.

– Suitable for movies – Suitable for music – Wide sound field

– Surround sound for mono or stereo TV

broadcasts

SPORTS

•

– Suitable for sports programming

GAME

– Suitable for TV game units

VIRTUAL

– A virtual surround effect using just the

subwoofer and front speakers.

•

5 STEREO

– Powerful surround sound for stereo

music sources

Listening in stereo

You can listen to any source—stereo or multichannel—in stereo. When playing a multichannel source, all channels are downmixed to the front left/right speakers and the subwoofer.

TUNE

VOLUME

CHANNEL

TV CONTROL

SURROUND

TEST TONE

MCACCADVANCEDSURROUND

INPUT

button on the

SOUND

RETRIEVER

• Press

SURROUND

repeatedly until STEREO shows in

the display.

• You can also use the display unit to change the listening mode.

Using the Sound Retriever

When audio data is removed during the MP3 or WMA compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.

TUNE

ENTER

SOUND

RETRIEVER

CHANNEL

•While listening to a stereo source, press

RETRIEVER

TEST TONE

TUNE

MCACCADVANCEDSURROUND

VOLUME

SOUND

Press repeatedly to switch between:

RTRV ON

•

— Switches the Sound Retriever on.

RTRV OFF

— Switches the Sound Retriever off.

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration EQ set in

Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal

surround sound

1 Press 2 Use the

MCACC EQ then press 3 Use the

EQ ON or EQ OFF then press

• On the speaker settings (channel delay and channel level) remains as it is set.

• Acoustic Calibration EQ is set to on automatically after Auto MCACC setup is used.

on page 17.

SLEEP

ENTER

CLEAR

SETUP

SOUND

RETRIEVER

CHANNEL

SOUND

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

ENTER

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to switch

EQ OFF

setting, equalization is set to off and

TUNE

ENTER

TEST TONE

TUNE

MCACCADVANCEDSURROUND

VOLUME

ENTER

to confirm.

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