Pioneer XW-HT1 manual

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    Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Di g ital Wireless S p eaker S y ste m Enceinte sans fil pour transmission numérique XW-HT1 Register y our pr oduct at www .pioneerelectr onics.com • Protect y our ne w in vestment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Imp[...]

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    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. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "danger[...]

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    READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RET AIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All opera[...]

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    This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. D8-10-1-3_EF NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable [...]

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    [For U.S. model] Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer (party responsible) for compliance could not void the user's authority to operate the equipment. [For Canadian model] Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer[...]

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    S001_En Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your eq[...]

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    7 En Contents Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Checking the supplied accessories . . . . . . . 7 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . .10 Transmit[...]

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    Before you start 01 8 En Chapter 1 Before you start Features • Realistic surround sound using only this unit and your TV You can achieve realistic surround sound by using your TV for front sound along with this wireless speaker behind the listening position for a true surround experience. • SRS Labs patented SRS Circle Surround II technology Th[...]

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    Before you start 01 9 En English Using the remote control Inserting the battery Insert the lithium battery (CR2025) into the remote control as shown below. When you notice a decrease in the operating range, replace the battery in the same manner. 1 Insert a screwdriver (or other sharp object) where shown to loosen the battery casing. 2 Pull out the[...]

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    Controls and displays 02 10 En Chapter 2 Controls and displays Transmitter VOL UME CHANNEL SURROUND MODE 1 2 3 VOL UME DVD CS CINEMA MUSIC CINEMA MUSIC W.S T EREO W.STEREO WIRELESS OFF AT T / MUTE CHANNEL 1234 TV CS VOL UME DVD CS CINEMA MUSIC CINEMA MUSIC W. STEREO W .STEREO WIRELESS OFF AT T / MUTE CHANNEL 123 4 TV CS 9 10 7 8 6 5 4 En_XW-HT1.boo[...]

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    Controls and displays 02 11 En English 1 VOLUME +/– Press to adjust the volume of the wireless speaker (and subwoofer, if connected). 2 CHANNEL In case of poor reception due to interference from other electrical devices, you can improve reception by selecting another channel. Each time you press the button, the channel changes sequentially: Note [...]

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    Controls and displays 02 12 En Wireless speaker 1 TUNED indicator Lights when the signal from the transmitter is properly received. 2 POWER indicator Lights when the wireless speaker is switched on. 3 POWER Press to switch the unit on or off. 4 AC IN cord inlet 5 Wireless speaker antenna Receives signals from the transmitter. • Note that if you c[...]

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    Controls and displays 02 13 En English Remote control 1 VOLUME +/– Press to adjust the wireless speaker volume. 2 SURROUND MODE buttons Press to switch the surround mode. See Using the surround modes on page 18. 3 WIRELESS OFF Press to switch off sound from the wireless speaker (the TV or mini component outputs sound in stereo). Use one of the SU[...]

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    Connecting up 03 14 En Chapter 3 Connecting up Connecting a DVD player DC IN 12 V TV TV DVD L L L R R R SUB W OOFER OUT IN OUT SUB WOOFER IN V OLUME DVD CS CINEMA MUSIC CINEMA MUSIC W .STEREO W .STEREO WIRELESS OFF ATT / MUTE CHANNEL 123 4 TV CS 4 5 3 2 1 TV DVD player Wireless speaker RCA/phono stereo audio cable RCA/phono mono audio cable Video c[...]

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    Connecting up 03 15 En English Important • When connecting, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged. • Do not use the supplied cords or AC adapter for any other purpose than that described here. 1 Connect the DVD IN jacks on the transmitter to a set of stereo output jacks on your DVD player. Use a commercially available RCA[...]

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    Connecting up 03 16 En Connecting a TV or mini component system DC IN 12 V TV TV DVD L L L R R R SUB W OOFER OUT IN OUT V OLUME DVD CS CINEMA MUSIC CINEMA MUSIC W.S T EREO W.STEREO WIRELESS OFF ATT / MUTE CHANNEL 123 4 TV CS SUB WOOFER IN 4 3 2 1 or Wireless speaker AC power outlet AC power outlet AC power cord AC adapter T ransmitter Subwoofer AUD[...]

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    Connecting up 03 17 En English Important • When connecting, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged. • Do not use the supplied cords or AC adapter for any other purpose than that described here. 1 Connect the TV IN jacks on the transmitter to the stereo audio output jacks on your TV or mini-component system. Use the supplie[...]

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    Listening in surround sound 04 18 En Chapter 4 Listening in surround sound Using the surround modes You can listen to any source using the different surround modes, but the modes available depend on which input source you are listening to ( DVD or TV ). Important • Since the surround modes work in conjunction with the corresponding input ( DVD or[...]

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    Listening in surround sound 04 19 En English • Select either the CS II CINEMA or CS II MUSIC surround mode. • CS II CINEMA – Especially designed for movies, this mode uses SRS Circle Surround II technology to clearly place the dialogue up front, while providing realistic surround sound from the rear. • CS II MUSIC – Especially designed fo[...]

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    Listening in surround sound 04 20 En Using the front panel controls You can also use the SURROUND MODE button on the transmitter to switch between surround modes. Press repeatedly to select the surround mode you want: * Automatically switches to DVD input when selected. FAQ • The wireless speaker is switched on and connected, but there is still n[...]

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    Listening in surround sound 04 21 En English Placing the wireless speaker system The illustration below shows a typical speaker setup using the wireless speaker for multichannel sound. Where you put the wireless speaker has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system. See[...]

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    Additional information 05 22 En Chapter 5 Additional information 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. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer [...]

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    Additional information 05 23 En English Taking care of the unit Cleaning the unit’s exterior • Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. If the surfaces are very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water and wrung out well, then wipe again with a dry cloth. • Do not [...]

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    Additional information 05 24 En • Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth—this may prevent proper cooling of the unit. • Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the unit’s feet. Moving the wireless speaker If you need to move the wireless speaker, first press POWER on the top panel to t[...]

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    Additional information 05 25 En English Note • If the transmitter is used near A/V equipment with an antenna input terminal, such as a TV, VCR, BS tuner or CS tuner, you may experience noise interference on a TV near the transmitter. In such cases, place the transmitter at a larger distance from the antenna input terminal of the A/V equipment. ?[...]

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    Précautions concernant le cordon d’alimentation Saisissez le cordon d’a limentation au niveau de la prise. Ne tentez pas de débrancher la fiche du cordon d’alimentation en tiran t sur le cordon; ne touchez pas le cordon qua nd vous avez les mains mouillées, vous pourriez provoquer un court-c ircuit ou ressentir un e secousse électrique. N[...]

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    3 Fr Français Table des matières Table des matière s . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Vérification des accessoires f ournis . . . . . . . 3 Avant de commencer . . . . . . . . . . .4 Particularités. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Utilisation du boîtier de télécommande . . . . 5 Commandes et afficheurs . . . . . . . . 6 Émett[...]

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    Avant de commencer 01 4 Fr Chapitre 1 Avant de commencer Partic ularité s • Restitution réa liste des sons d’ambiance grâce à cet appareil et aux haut-parleurs du télév iseur Il est possible de reproduire de manière réaliste les sonorités d’ambiance en n’utilisant que les haut-parleurs du téléviseur et cette enceinte sans fil pla[...]

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    Avant de commencer 01 5 Fr Français Utilisation du boîtier de télécommande Mise en place de la pile Introduisez la pile (CR2025) dans le b oîtier de télécommande en procédant de la manière illustrée ci-dessous. Lo rsque vous consta tez une diminution de la portée du boîtier de télécommande, remplacez la p ile en effectuant les mêmes [...]

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    Commandes et afficheurs 02 6 Fr Chapitre 2 Commandes et afficheurs Émetteur VO LUME CHANNEL SURROUND MODE 1 2 3 VOLUME DVD CS CINEMA MUSIC CINEMA MUSIC W.STEREO W .STEREO WIRELESS OFF AT T / MUTE CHANNEL 1234 TV CS VOLUME DVD CS CINEMA MUSIC CINEMA MUSIC W .STEREO W .STEREO WIRELESS OFF AT T / MUTE CHANNEL 123 4 TV CS 9 10 7 8 6 5 4 FR_XW-HT1.book[...]

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    Commandes et afficheurs 02 7 Fr Français 1V O L U M E + / – Utilisez ces touches pour régler le niveau de sortie de l’enceinte sans fil (et du cai sson de graves si l’ installation en comporte un). 2 CHANNEL Si la réception est médiocre du fait de brouillage p rovoqué par d’ autres appare ils électriques, tentez de l’a méliorer en [...]

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    Commandes et afficheurs 02 8 Fr Enceinte sans fil 1 Témoin TUNED Il s’éclaire lorsque le signal provenant de l’émetteur est reçu convenablement. 2 Témoin POWER Il s’éclaire lorsque l’enceinte sans fil est en service. 3P O W E R Appuyez sur cette touche p our allumer l’appareil ou le mettre en veille. 4 Prise pour le cordo n d’alim[...]

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    Commandes et afficheurs 02 9 Fr Français Boîtier de télécommande 1V O L U M E + / – Tournez cette commande pou r régler le niveau émis par l’enceinte sans fil. 2 Touches SURROUND MODE Appuyez sur cette touche po ur allumer l’appareil ou le mettre en veille. Reportez-vous à Utilisat ion des modes d ’ambiance , page 14. 3 WIRELESS OFF [...]

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    Raccordements 03 10 Fr Chapitre 3 Raccordements Raccordement à un lecteur de DVD DC IN 12 V TV TV DVD L L L R R R SUB WOOFER OUT IN OUT SUB WOOFER IN VOLUME DVD CS CINEMA MUSIC CINEMA MUSIC W.STEREO W .STEREO WIRELESS OFF ATT / MUTE CHANNEL 123 4 TV CS 4 5 3 2 1 Téléviseur Lecteur de DVD Enceinte sans fil Câble audio stéréophonique à fiche C[...]

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    Raccordements 03 11 Fr Français Important • Avant d’effecteur quelque con nexion que ce soit, assurez-vous que tous les appareils so nt hors tensi on et que la fiche de leur cor don d’alime ntation es t débranchée. • N’utilisez ni les cord ons d’aliment ation ni l’adaptateur secteur fournis, pour un objet autre que celui décr it i[...]

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    Raccordements 03 12 Fr Raccordement d’un téléviseur ou d’une mini-chaîne DC IN 12 V TV TV DVD L L L R R R SUB WOOFER OUT IN OUT VOLUME DVD CS CINEMA MUSIC CINEMA MUSIC W.STEREO W .STEREO WIRELESS OFF ATT / MUTE CHANNEL 123 4 TV CS SUB WOOFER IN 4 3 2 1 ou Enceinte sans fil V ers la prise secteur V ers la prise secteur Cordon d’alimentation[...]

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    Raccordements 03 13 Fr Français Important • Avant d’effecteur quelque con nexion que ce soit, assurez-vous que tous les appareils so nt hors tensi on et que la fiche de leur cor don d’alime ntation es t débranchée. • N’utilisez ni les cord ons d’aliment ation ni l’adaptateur secteur fournis, pour un objet autre que celui décr it i[...]

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    Écoute des sonorités d’ambiance 04 14 Fr Chapitre 4 Écoute des sonorités d’ambiance Utilisation des modes d’ambiance Vous pouvez écouter n’impo rte quelle source et lui associer un mode d’ambi ance, mais les modes disponibles dépendent de la source sélectionnée ( DVD ou TV ). Important • Étant donné que le mode d’ambianc e d[...]

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    Écoute des sonorités d’ambiance 04 15 Fr Français Modes d’ambiance pour l’entrée DVD Utilisez ces mod es pour profiter, à l’aide de l’enceinte sans fil, de sons avec effets sonores lorsque le lecteur de DVD est la source. • Sélectionnez le mod e d’ambiance CS II CINEMA ou CS I I MUSIC. • CS II CINE MA – Spécialement étudi?[...]

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    Écoute des sonorités d’ambiance 04 16 Fr Utilisation du mode Wireless Stereo Utilisez ce mode pour rep roduire un signal stéréophonique ordinaire à l’aide de l’enseinte sans fil. • Appuyez sur (DVD) W. STEREO ou sur (TV) W.STEREO, en foncti on de l’entrée désirée. Utilisation du mode Wireless Off Le mode Wireless Off coupe les son[...]

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    Écoute des sonorités d’ambiance 04 17 Fr Français stéréophonique. Le tableau qui suit indique les modes d’ambi ance compatibles avec les signaux monophoniques et stéréophoniques. Disposition de l’enceinte sans fil L’illustration ci-dessous prop ose une disposition standard faisant ap pel aux enceintes sans fil pour la restitution d e[...]

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    Informations complémentaires 05 18 Fr Chapitre 5 Informations complémentaires Guide de dépannage • Un erreur d’utilisation est souvent prise po ur un défaut ou une ano malie de fonctionnement. Si vous pensez que le fonctionn e ment de l’appa reil est an ormal, vérifi ez tout d’abord ce qui suit. Si cela ne vous permet pa s de corriger [...]

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    Informations complémentaires 05 19 Fr Français Soin de l’appareil Nettoyage de l’extérieur de l’appareil • Utilisez un torchon de nettoyage ou un chiffon sec pour enlever la poussière et la saleté. Si les surfaces sont très sales, nettoyez-les avec un chiffon doux humecté d’un produit nettoyant neutre dilué cinq ou six fois dans d[...]

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    Informations complémentaires 05 20 Fr Conseils d’installation Nous souhaitons que vou s puissiez utiliser cet appareil pendant de nombre uses années; les consigne s suivant es vous aideron t à choisir un emplacement adéqua t: Ce que vous devez faire… • Utiliser l’appareil dan s une pièce bien aérée. • Placer l’appa reil sur une s[...]

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    Informations complémentaires 05 21 Fr Français Réflexions des ondes radioélectriques Les ondes reçues par l’enceinte sans fil se composent d’ondes provenant directement de l’émetteur (ondes directes) et d’ondes qui ont été réfléchies par les murs, le plafond et les meubles (ondes réfléchies). Les ondes réfléchies (qu’elles p[...]

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    Informations complémentaires 05 22 Fr • Si vous habitez dans une zone très peuplée (appartements, immeubles résidentiels, etc.) et si un de vos voisins possède un four à micro-ondes installé dans une pièce proch e de votre ensemble, il se peut que vous notiez des brouillages radioélectriques ou que l’enceinte n’émette aucun son. En [...]

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    Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below . 8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer withou[...]