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01 1 En DVD/CD Receiver XV-HTD7 Speaker System S-HTD7 Operating Instructions XV-HDT7.book 1 ページ 2003年5月12日 月曜日 午後7時56分[...]
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Location: rear of the unit 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. IMPOR T ANT CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK[...]
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CAUTION: THE ST ANDBY/ON BUTTON IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEP ARA TE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN ST ANDBY POSITION. therefore install the unit suitable places easy to disconnect the MAINS plug in case of the accident. The MAINS plug of unit should be unplugged from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time. H01[...]
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E NERGY S TAR ® and the E NERGY S TAR certification mark are registered US marks. K001B_En Energy-saving design This system is designed to use 0.73 W of electricity when power is switched to Standby. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property [...]
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5 En 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 . 01 Before you start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 What’s in [...]
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6 En 06 Playing audio and video discs Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Playing only CDs, MP3 and WMA discs (CD mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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7 En Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . 78 Connecting auxiliary components . . . . . . 79 Reducing the TV and line signal levels . . 80 Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 DVD/CD/Video CD player . . .[...]
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Before you start 01 8 En Chapter 1 Before you start Features 24-bit/96kHz compatible DAC This system is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering better-than-CD sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high- frequency detail. Super VCD compatible This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD standar[...]
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Before you start 01 9 En What’s in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the main system box when you open it. • Remote control • AA/R6P dry cell batteries (x2) • Video cable (yellow plugs) • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Power cable (Central and South Amer- ican model x2) • Power plug adapter (Central a[...]
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Before you start 01 10 En Using the remote control 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 system unit. • The remote has a range of about 7 m at an angle of less than 30º. • Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fl[...]
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Before you start 01 11 En DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs (Audio CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs) recorded using a DVD recorder, CD recorder or personal computer may not be playable on this system. This may be caused by a number of possibilities, including but not limited to: the type of disc used; the type of recording; damage, dirt or condensation on eith[...]
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Before you start 01 12 En Compressed audio compatibility • This system unit will play CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs containing files saved in the MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) or Windows Media Audio (WMA) format with a sampling rate of 32, 44.1 or 48kHz (except 32kHz WMA files encoded at 20kbps and 44.1kHz WMA stereo source files encoded at 32kbps).[...]
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Before you start 01 13 En JPEG file compatibility • Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.1* still image files up to 8 mega-pixels are supported (maximum vertical and horizontal resolution is 5120 pixels). (* File format used by digital still cameras ) • The CD-ROM used to compile your JPEG files must be ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: [...]
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Connecting up 02 14 En Chapter 2 Connecting up • Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all the components are switched off and unplugged from the power supply. Connecting the speakers Connect each speaker using the color-coded speaker cable. Match them to the colored labels above the speaker terminals. A UDIO P B Y [...]
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Connecting up 02 15 En • These speaker terminals can be under HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE . When you connect or disconnect the speaker cables, to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not touch uninsulated parts before disconnecting the power cord. (H047 En) • Do not connect any of the supplied speakers to any other amplifier. This may result in malfunc[...]
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Connecting up 02 16 En • If possible, install the surround 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. • If you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it by suitable means to reduce the risk of dam[...]
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Connecting up 02 17 En Connecting to your TV This system has three different kinds of video output that you can use to connect up your TV. Check the available inputs on your TV to see which you can use. • Do not connect a VCR between this system and your TV as DVD playback will be affected. • Use the supplied video cable to connect the VIDEO OU[...]
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Connecting up 02 18 En 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. This should give you the best quality picture from the three types of video output available. • Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect th[...]
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Connecting up 02 19 En Connecting the supplied antennas The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to AM and FM radio. If you find that reception quality is poor, an outdoor antenna should give you better sound quality—see Connecting external antennas on page 78 for more on how to do this. Assembling the loop antenna 1 Bend the stand in[...]
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Connecting up 02 20 En • It’s also possible to fix the AM antenna to a wall using two screws (see illustration below). Before fixing, make sure that the reception is satisfactory. FM wire antenna • Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω terminal in the same way as the AM loop antenna. For best results, extend the FM antenna fully [...]
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Controls and displays 03 21 En Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 1 STANDBY/ON (page 27) Press to switch the system on or into standby. 2 DVD/CD (page 30) Press to switch to the DVD/CD function. Also starts/pauses/resumes playback. 3 TUNER FM/AM/ST. (page 36) Press to switch to the tuner function, then between bands and station presets[...]
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Controls and displays 03 22 En 10 EXCHANGE (page 33) Press during playback to open the disc tray without stopping playback. Press again to close the disc tray. 11 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. 12 Disc tray 13 VOLUME control Use to adjust the volume. 14 DISC indicators Shows which disc spaces are currently occupied. 15 Display Se[...]
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Controls and displays 03 23 En 5 Lights to indicate random or repeat play of all discs loaded. 6 PGM (page 48) Lights when a program list has been programmed. 7 RPT and RPT-1 (page 46) RPT lights during repeat play. RPT-1 lights during repeat one-track play. 8 RDM (page 47) Lights during random play. 9 ATT (page 80) Lights when the input attenuator[...]
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Controls and displays 03 24 En Remote control • Functions printed in green on the remote control are accessed using the SHIFT button. Press the function button you want while holding down SHIFT . 1 STANDBY/ON (page 27) Press to switch the system on or into standby. 2 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. 3 Function select buttons [...]
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Controls and displays 03 25 En 8 MUTE (page 42) Press to mute all sound from the speakers and headphones (press again to cancel). 9 VOLUME Use to adjust the volume. 10 HOME MENU / SYSTEM SETUP • Press to display (or exit) the on-screen menu for Initial Settings, Play Mode functions, etc. • Use with SHIFT for SYSTEM SETUP : Use to make various s[...]
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Controls and displays 03 26 En CH LEVEL (SHIFT + 5) (page 63) Use to adjust the speaker level. TIMER (SHIFT + 6) (page 59) Press to display the clock and to access the timer menu. DISPLAY (SHIFT + 8) (page 54) Press to display/change disc information shown on-screen. DIMMER (SHIFT + 9) Press to switch between normal and dimmed front panel display. [...]
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Getting started 04 27 En Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on and setting up After making sure everything is connected up properly, you’re ready to switch on. The first thing to do is to tell the system what kind of TV you’re using, standard or widescreen. After that you can set up the surround sound for your room, and set the clock so that y[...]
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Getting started 04 28 En 4 Press ENTER again to finish setting up. • Use the (cursor right) button to select BACK then press ENTER if you want to go back and change the setting you just made. • You can also use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel or the function buttons ( DVD/CD , TUNER , etc.) to switch the system on from standby.[...]
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Getting started 04 29 En 1 If the system isn’t already on, press STANDBY/ON to switch it on. 2 Press ROOM SETUP. • If you have previously set up the room type and seating position, the display will show the current room settings. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a room type then press ENTER. Choose one of [...]
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Getting started 04 30 En • Throughout this manual, ‘Select’ means use the cursor buttons to highlight an item on-screen, then press ENTER . • The button guide at the bottom of every OSD screen shows you which buttons you’ll need to use for that screen. Playing discs The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, Video CD/Super VCD and W[...]
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Getting started 04 31 En 4 Press (remote) or (front panel) to start playback of the disc loaded in the front-most disc space. Alternatively, use the DISC buttons on the remote, or the DIRECT PLAY buttons on the front panel to start playback of other discs. If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD, a menu may appear. See DVD-Video dis[...]
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Getting started 04 32 En • You may find with some DVD discs that some playback controls don’t work in certain parts of the disc. This is not a malfunction. Using the front panel controls The OPEN/CLOSE and (stop) buttons on the front panel work the same way as the remote control equivalents. The front panel scan and skip buttons ( ?[...]
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Getting started 04 33 En Changing discs You can change any of the discs not in the play position using the EXCHANGE button on the front panel. Because the disc in the play position is unaffected, you can use this button to change discs even during playback. 1 Press EXCHANGE to open the disc tray. • The EXCHANGE button only works when there is at [...]
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Getting started 04 34 En •I have a standard (4:3) TV and set the system to show widescreen DVDs in pan & scan format, so why do I still get black bars top and bottom with some discs? Some discs override the display preferences of the system, so even if you have 4:3 (Pan & Scan) selected, those discs will still be shown in letterbox format[...]
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Getting started 04 35 En Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus Some Video CD/Super VCDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch. These are called PBC (Playback control) menus. You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD without having to navigate the PBC menu by starting playback using a number button to select a track, rather than (play) [...]
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Getting started 04 36 En 7 Sing! Note: Depending on the microphone level, the sound of the disc may distort. If this happens, turn down the volume. Listening to the radio The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts, and lets you memorize your favorite stations so you don’t have to manually tune in every time you want to listen. 1 If the syste[...]
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Getting started 04 37 En 1 Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT + HOME MENU). 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose ‘FM Mode?’, then press ENTER. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select ‘Mono’ or ‘Auto’, then press ENTER. Select Auto in step 3 to switch back to auto- stereo mode (the stereo indicator lights when rece[...]
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Home theater sound 05 38 En Chapter 5 Home theater sound Using this system you can enjoy listening to sources, analog or digital, in either stereo or surround sound. 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. ?[...]
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Home theater sound 05 39 En • PL II Music – Pro Logic II 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to music sources, for use with any two- channel source (see also Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings below) • Stereo – See Listening in stereo below • See also Using the Advanced Surround effects below, for further stereo and surround play[...]
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Home theater sound 05 40 En • With headphones connected, press ADVANCED to select ‘Phones Surround’ or SURROUND to select ‘Stereo’ . Using the Advanced Surround effects Advanced Surround effects can be used with multichannel or stereo sources for a variety of additional surround sound effects. • Press ADVANCED to select an Advanced Surr[...]
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Home theater sound 05 41 En Enhancing dialogue • Default setting: Dialog. Off The Dialogue Enhancement feature is designed to make the dialog stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. • Press DIALOGUE to select the amount dialog enhancement. Press repeatedly to select from: • Dialog. Off – No dialog enhancement •[...]
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Home theater sound 05 42 En Adjusting the bass and treble • Default setting: Bass: 0 , Treble: 0 Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall tone. 1 Press SOUND MODE. 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘Bass’ or ‘Treble’. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the sound. The bass and treble ca[...]
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Playing audio and video discs 06 43 En Chapter 6 Playing audio and video discs Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. For an explanation of how to navigate these, see Using the on-screen displays on page 29. Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD discs, Video CD/Super VCDs, CD[...]
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Playing audio and video discs 06 44 En • You can’t use the Disc Navigator when playing a Video CD/Super VCD in PBC mode, or an unfinalized CD-R/RW disc. 1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Navigator’ from the on-screen display. Alternatively, if a CD, Video CD/Super VCD, VR mode DVD-RW or WMA/MP3/JPEG disc is loaded, you can press DVD MENU ,[...]
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Playing audio and video discs 06 45 En • Another way to find a particular place on a disc is to use one of the search modes. See Searching a disc on page 52. Scanning discs You can fast-scan discs forward or backward at various different speeds. 1 During playback, press or to start scanning. 2 Press repeatedly to increase the scanning spe[...]
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Playing audio and video discs 06 46 En • The picture quality when using frame reverse is not as good as frame advance. • Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached. • When changing direction with a DVD disc, the picture may ‘jump’. This is not a malfunction. Looping a section of a disc Th[...]
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Playing audio and video discs 06 47 En 1 During playback, press HOME MENU and select ‘Play Mode’. 2 Select ‘Repeat’ from the list of functions on the left. 3 Select a repeat play option. If program play is active, select Program Repeat to repeat the program list, or Repeat Off to cancel. For DVD discs, select Title Repeat or Chapter Repeat [...]
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Playing audio and video discs 06 48 En 1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Play Mode’. 2 Select ‘Random’ from the list of functions on the left. 3 Select a random play option. For DVD discs, select Random Title or Random Chapter (or Random Off ) For CDs, Video CD/Super VCDs and WMA/ MP3 discs, select Random All , Random Disc (or Random Off ). •[...]
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Playing audio and video discs 06 49 En 1 Make sure that the DVD disc you want to make the program list for is in the play position. Use the DISC select buttons on the remote, or the DIRECT PLAY buttons on the front panel to select the disc. 2 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Play Mode’. • Alternatively, press PROGRAM ( SHIFT + 1 ) and skip to step[...]
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Playing audio and video discs 06 50 En Creating and editing a non- DVD program list This feature lets you program the play order of folders and tracks on the CDs, Video CD/ Super VCDs and WMA/MP3 discs loaded. If you want to program the play order of a DVD disc, see Creating and editing a DVD program list on page 48. • You can’t use program pla[...]
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Playing audio and video discs 06 51 En 6 Press ENTER to add the highlighted item to the program list. The program step number automatically moves to the next position. 7 Add further items to the program list in the same way. •A program list can contain up to 24 steps. • To clear a step in the program list, move to the Program Step column, highl[...]
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Playing audio and video discs 06 52 En • Playback Stop – Turns off program play, but does not erase the program list • Program Delete – Erases the program list and turns off program play Searching a disc You can search DVD discs by title or chapter number, or by time. CD/Super VCDs can be searched by track number, and Video CDs by track num[...]
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Playing audio and video discs 06 53 En • Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press DVD MENU to access. • To set audio language preferences, see Audio Language on page 69. Switching subtitles Some DVD discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are [...]
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Playing audio and video discs 06 54 En • If the navigation square at the top of the screen disappears, press ZOOM again to display it. • We do not recommend using DVD disc menus when the screen is zoomed as menu options will not be highlighted. • If you are displaying subtitles, these will disappear when the screen is zoomed. They will reappe[...]
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Playing audio and video discs 06 55 En • JPEG disc displays • You can see disc information (number of titles/chapters, tracks, folders and so on) from the Disc Navigator screen. See Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc on page 43. Front panel display information Limited disc information also appears in the front panel displ[...]
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Viewing JPEG discs 07 56 En Chapter 7 Viewing JPEG discs Playing a JPEG slideshow After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG pictures, press (play) to start a slideshow from the first folder/picture on the disc. The pictures in each folder are displayed in alphabetical order. Pictures are automatically adjusted so that they fill as much of the [...]
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Viewing JPEG discs 07 57 En The left column shows the folders on the disc, the right column shows the files in a folder. (note that any folder and file names that contain accented or non-roman characters, will show up with generic names – F_033 , FL000035 , etc.). 2 Use the cursor buttons ( /// ) to navigate. When a file is highlighte[...]
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Viewing JPEG discs 07 58 En 2 Use the cursor buttons ( /// ) to change the zoomed area. You can change the zoom factor and the zoomed area freely. 3 To resume the slideshow, press (play). XV-HDT7.book 58 ページ 2003年5月12日 月曜日 午後7時56分[...]
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Using the timer 08 59 En Chapter 8 Using the timer Setting the wake-up timer Use the wake-up timer to set the system to switch on at any time and start playing whatever source you want. • The clock must be set to the correct time for the wake-up timer to work properly (see Setting the clock on page 28). 1 Select the source you want played. For ex[...]
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Using the timer 08 60 En 9 Switch the system into standby mode. The wake-up timer will not work if the system is left on! • You can check the timer settings in standby by pressing TIMER ( SHIFT + 6 ) twice. (Press TIMER ( SHIFT + 6 ) once to display the current time.) Turning the wake-up timer on/off If the wake-up timer is on, it will switch on [...]
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Using the timer 08 61 En 1 Press TIMER (SHIFT + 6) twice to reach the timer menu. 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select SLEEP TIMER then press ENTER. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a switch-off time then press ENTER. Choose between the following options: • Auto – Available only in CD mode; the system swit[...]
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Surround sound setup 09 62 En Chapter 9 Surround sound setup Setting up surround sound The Room Setup feature (page 28) is designed to give you a basic surround sound setup, however you can make the more detailed settings that may improve the surround sound in your listening room. • When you change speaker distance and channel level settings, the[...]
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Surround sound setup 09 63 En Center speaker distance setting Specifies the distance from your listening position to the center speaker: • Center 0.3m ~ Center 9m – Distance can be set in increments of 0.3m. The default is 3m. Surround speakers distance setting Specifies the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers: • Su[...]
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Surround sound setup 09 64 En • L – Front left speaker • C – Center speaker • R – Front right speaker • RS – Right surround speaker • LS – Left surround speaker • SW – Subwoofer 3 Use the VOLUME +/– button to adjust the volume to an appropriate level. 4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the speaker levels [...]
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Video Adjust menu 10 65 En Chapter 10 Video Adjust menu Video Adjust • Default setting: Standard From the Video Adjust screen you can select the standard video presentation or define presets of your own. 1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Video Adjust’ from the on-screen display. 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select a preset. ?[...]
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Video Adjust menu 10 66 En You can adjust any or all of the following picture quality settings: • Contrast – Adjusts the contrast between light and dark. • Brightness – Adjusts the overall brightness. • Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated colors appear. 4 Press ENTER to save the preset and exit the Video Adjust screen. XV-HDT7.book 66 [...]
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Initial Settings menu 11 67 En Chapter 11 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu gives you complete control in setting up your DVD system, including video output settings and parental lock settings, among others. If an option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current time. This is usual[...]
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Initial Settings menu 11 68 En Component Out You only need to make this setting if you connected this system to your TV using the component video outputs. • Default setting: Interlace If you have a progressive-scan compatible TV, set this to Progressive for flicker-free video output. If your TV is not compatible with progressive-scan video, set t[...]
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Initial Settings menu 11 69 En S-Video Out You only need to make this setting if you connected this system to your TV using an S-video cable. • Default setting: S2 If you find that the picture is stretched or distorted on the default S2 setting, try changing it to S1 . Language settings Audio Language • Default setting: English This setting is [...]
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Initial Settings menu 11 70 En • You can usually change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD disc during playback using the SUBTITLE button. (This does not affect this setting.) See Switching subtitles on page 53. • Some DVD discs set the subtitle language automatically when loaded, overriding the subtitle language you set in the Initial Settin[...]
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Initial Settings menu 11 71 En This sets whether operation displays are shown on-screen ( Play , Resume , Scan and so on.) Note that when set to Off , you won’t be able to display disc information on-screen. Angle Indicator • Default setting: On If you prefer not to see the camera icon on- screen during multi-angle scenes on DVD discs, change t[...]
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Initial Settings menu 11 72 En 3 Press ENTER to register the password and return to the Options menu screen. If you forget your password, you can reset the system then register a new one. See Resetting the system on page 75 for how to reset the system. Changing your password To change your password, confirm your existing password then enter a new o[...]
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Initial Settings menu 11 73 En Setting/changing the Country Code You may also want to refer to the Country code list on page 86. 1 Select ‘Country Code’. 2 Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER. 3 Select a country code. There are two ways you can do this. • Select by code letter: Use / (cursor up/down) to change th[...]
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Additional information 12 74 En Chapter 12 Additional information Switching off the demo • Default setting: Demo On This system has an automatic demo feature that starts when the system is plugged in for the first time. 1 Switch the system into standby. 2 Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT + HOME MENU). 3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to sel[...]
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Additional information 12 75 En If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control, you may not be able to watch NTSC discs because of picture roll. If the TV has a V-Hold control, adjust it until the picture stops rolling. On some TVs, the picture may shrink vertically, leaving black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction;[...]
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Additional information 12 76 En Using and taking care of discs Titles, chapters and tracks DVD discs are generally divided into one or more titles. Titles may be further subdivided into chapters. CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs are divided into tracks. CD-ROMs contain folders and files. MP3 and WMA files are referred to as tracks. Folders may contain f[...]
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Additional information 12 77 En If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents, including products designed for cleaning vinyl records. Storing discs Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable than vinyl records, you s[...]
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Additional information 12 78 En Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the system unit’s feet. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service c[...]
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Additional information 12 79 En External FM antenna Use 75 Ω coaxial cable to hook up an external FM antenna. Connecting auxiliary components This system has both stereo analog inputs and outputs, as well as a coaxial digital input. Use these to connect external components, such as your VCR, MD or CD-R recorder. • Connect the LINE 1 (IN) jacks [...]
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Additional information 12 80 En • Connect the COAX IN (LINE 2) jack on the rear panel to the coaxial digital output of an external playback component. These include digital components such as an MD player, digital satellite, or a game system. Connect using a coaxial digital cable (not supplied). Reducing the TV and line signal levels • Default [...]
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Additional information 12 81 En Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot[...]
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Additional information 12 82 En DVD/CD/Video CD player Can’t operate the remote control. • Replace the batteries (see Putting the batteries in the remote control on page 9). • Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (see Using the remote control on page 10). • Remove any obstacles or operate from another position. ?[...]
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Additional information 12 83 En WMA/MP3/JPEG discs Tuner CD won’t play . • Set the PhotoViewer menu option in the Initial Settings menu to Off to be able to play some copy-protected CDs. See also PhotoViewer on page 73. When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV selector, there is disturbance in the playback picture. • This system uses co[...]
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Additional information 12 84 En Error Messages Sound is mono only . • Check that the tuner is not set to FM mono (see Improving poor FM reception on page 36). Considerable noise in radio broadcasts. • T une into the correct frequency . • Connect the antenna (see Connecting the supplied antennas on page 19 and Connecting external antennas on p[...]
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Additional information 12 85 En Screen sizes and disc formats DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspects, ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3. Televisions also come in different aspect ratios; ‘standard’ 4:3 and widescreen 16:9. Widescreen TV [...]
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Additional information 12 86 En Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 English (en), 0514 French (fr), 0618 German (de), 0405 Italian (it), 0920 Spanish (es), 0519 Dutch (nl), 1412 Russian (ru), 1821 Chinese (zh), 2608 Korean (ko), 1115 Greek (el), 0512 Afar (aa), 0101 Abkhazian (ab), 0102 Afrikaans (a[...]
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Additional information 12 87 En Glossary Analog audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio . Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the s[...]
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Additional information 12 88 En JPEG A file format used for still images, such as photographs and illustrations. JPEG files are identified by the file extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”. Most digital cameras use this format. MP3 MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file format. Files are recognized by their file extension “.mp3” or ?[...]
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Additional information 12 89 En Specifications Amplifier section Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front, center, surround . . . . . 100 W per channel (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω ) Subwoofer . . . 100 W (100 Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω ) Disc section Digital audio characteristics . . . . . . . . DVD fs: 96 kHz, 24-bit Type . . . . . . . DVD system, video CD[...]
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Additional information 12 90 En Surround speakers Enclosure . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.7 cm 1-way system Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.7 cm cone type Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ω Frequency range . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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Additional information 12 91 En XV-HDT7.book 91 ページ 2003年5月12日 月曜日 午後7時56分[...]
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PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90810-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: (905) 479-4411 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Mels[...]