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HTP-2750DV Quick Start Guide
1
Check that you have all the
accessories.
RECEIVER
SLEEP
DIMMER ANALOG ATT
STANDBY/ON
INPUT SELECTOR
DVD
TV
DVR
RECEIVER
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
F.AUDIO
CD
CD-R
FM
AM
1
2
MIDNIGHT/
STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO
LOUDNESS
Speaker cord x1
4
5
TOP MENU
MENU
7
8
SETUP
DIALOG E
TOP MENU
ENTER
ONE
TOUCH
TUNER EDIT
COPY
S.RETRIEVER
RETURN
ENTER
VOLUME
FM wire antenna
EFFECT/CH SEL
LEVEL
HOME
MENU
MUTE
HDD
DVD/DVR
DVD
SUBTITLE
/
CH
CH
GUIDE
REC
AUDIO
TIMER REC
INFO
REC STOP
JUKEBOX
DVD/DVR
PLAY MODE SURROUND
DISPLAY
CLASS
SHIFT
MPX
TUNING
STATION
TUNER
RECEIVER
DVD
Brackets x4
Remote control
Batteries x4
AM loop
antenna
(to confirm system
operation)
You should also have:
• Speakers x5
• Subwoofer
• Mini plug audio cable
• Audio/video cable
Screws x4
• Coaxial digital cable
• Operating instructions
Non-skid pads
• Warranty card
(1x20, 1x4)
4
Connect the antennas.
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend along a
1
window frame or another suitable place that gives good
reception.
To connect the AM loop antenna, twist the exposed wire
2
strands together and insert into the terminal, then snap
the connector shut as shown below.
AM loop
antenna
FM wire antenna
FM UNBAL
AM
75
Ω
LOOP
ANTENNA
OPT
CD
DIGITAL IN
TV /
COAX
IN
SAT
PLAY
DVR
CD-R
COAX
IN
/ TAPE
/ MD
DVD/LD
REC
OUT
AUDIO
L
3/8 in.
(10mm)
For detailed instructions, see the Operating Instructions supplied and/or contact one of our knowledgeable Pioneer Customer Service Representatives at 1-800-421-1404.
Put the batteries in the remote
2
control and stick the non-skid pads
to the base of the speakers.
OPEN/CLOSE
For Receiver
ANGLE
3
CLEAR
6
ENTER
9
0
MENU
For DVD Player
RETURN
/
ZOOM
DISPLAY
Note
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations and/or
environmental regulations that apply in your country or area.
• Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot places, 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.
Stick the self-adhesive non-skid pads to the
underside of each speaker, and to the underside of
the subwoofer. Use four pads per speaker (see below).
Front and surround speakers
Center speaker
Connect the receiver to the DVD
5
player.
Use the coaxial digital cable to connect the digital output jack
1
on the DVD player to the DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) DVD jack
on the receiver.
Use the red/white stereo audio cable (not supplied) to connect
2
the AUDIO TV IN jack on the receiver to the audio output on
your TV. This will allow you to listen to your TV through this
speaker system.
Use the audio/video cable to connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
3
jack on the DVD player to your TV's audio/video input.
FM UNBAL
AM
75
Ω
LOOP
ANTENNA
OPT
Receiver
CD
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB WOOFER
S
R
L
R
L
DIGITAL IN
P
E
TV /
COAX
IN
SAT
A
PLAY
DVR
K
CD-R
COAX
IN
/ TAPE
E
/ MD
DVD/LD
R
REC
OUT
AUDIO
L
S
FRONT
S
R
P
E
Receiver
A
K
E
R
S
VIDEO
IN
DVD player
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
P
L
B
COAXIAL
R
P
R
Y
S-VIDEO
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connect each speaker to the receiver using the
3
supplied speaker wires.
To connect, insert the colored wire into the matching positive (colored)
terminal and the other wire into the negative (black) terminal as shown
below. Connect the center speaker the same way (matching the wire to
the color-coded terminal).
Note that the color-coded terminals are as follows:
• Red : Front right (R)
• White : Front left (L)
• Green : Center speaker
1
2
Twist and pull off the
protective shields on
color-coded
each wire.
wire
FM UNBAL
AM
75
Ω
LOOP
ANTENNA
OPT
CD
FRONT
SURROUND
S
R
L
R
DIGITAL IN
P
E
TV /
COAX
IN
SAT
A
PLAY
DVR
K
CD-R
COAX
IN
/ TAPE
E
/ MD
DVD/LD
R
REC
OUT
AUDIO
L
S
Receiver
Subwoofer
Plug the receiver, DVD player and TV
6
into a convenient AC outlet.
1
Press
STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver.
ADVANCED
ST/DIRECT/
DVD/LD
TV /SAT
DVR
CD
CD-R / TAPE / MD
FRONT AUDIO
STANDARD
SURR
AUTO SURR
LISTENING MODE
ANALOG
MIDNIGHT/
DIMMER
ATT
LOUDNESS
SLEEP
STANDBY / ON
PHONES
TUNER
QUICK
MUTE
EDIT
TONE
SETUP
SETUP
RETURN
MULTI JOG
STANDBY/ON
Switch on your DVD player and TV, and set the TV to the correct
2
video input.
STANDBY/ON
L
L
R
R
AUDIO
AUDIO
TV
IN
OUT
STANDBY/ON
Surround right
• Purple : Subwoofer
• Grey : Surround right (R)
• Blue : Surround left (L)
CENTER
SUB WOOFER
L
Front right
Center
After switching on, make any
7
necessary settings required by the
DVD player, then you're ready to
start enjoying your home theater
system.
Refer to both the receiver's and DVD player's operating
instructions for a detailed explanation of this system's surround
AUDIO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
SX-316
MULTI JOG
ENTER
sound and DVD features.
FM
AM
TUNING
STATION
MPX
VSB
DIALOGUE
MODE
ENHANCEMENT
DVD/DVR
MASTER
VOLUME
FRONT
AUDIO INPUT
DOWN
UP
GUIDE
Receiver
TIMER REC
VIDEO 1
VIDEO SELECT
TV
DVD player
Surround left
Listening position
Subwoofer
Front left
HDD
DVD
SUBTITLE
CH
CH
REC
AUDIO
INFO
REC STOP
JUKEBOX

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  • Page 1 STANDBY/ON 3/8 in. DVD player (10mm) DVD player VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT For detailed instructions, see the Operating Instructions supplied and/or contact one of our knowledgeable Pioneer Customer Service Representatives at 1-800-421-1404.
  • Page 2 DIGITAL IN TV / COAX PLAY CD-R COAX / TAPE / MD DVD/LD AUDIO Surround L. Surround R. (Grey) (Blue) For detailed instructions, see the Operating Instructions supplied and/or contact one of our knowledgeable Pioneer Customer Service Representatives at 1-800-421-1404. <XRE3122-A>...
  • Page 3 (such as floppy discs and tape or video BEFORE USE cassettes) should also not be kept close to the subwoofer. • Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. • Please read through this operating guide before using your speaker system to optimize performance.
  • Page 4 www.pioneerelectronics.com PLACEMENT AND FINE TUNING CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM SUBWOOFER IMPORTANT: Sound spreads in all directions in the very low frequency range. Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any Human hearing cannot easily detect the source of very low connections.
  • Page 5 • If you are unsure of the quality and strength of the walls, consult a professional for advice. • Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or damage that result from improper installation. If the subwoofer is placed on a hard floor, such as wood or tile, place four non-skid pads (large) on the bottom surface of the subwoofer.
  • Page 6 270 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 100 mm (D) 10 5/8 in. (W) x 3 9/16 in. (H) x 3 15/16 in. (D) Weight ............. 0.8 kg/ 1 lb. 12 oz Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2006 Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7 www.pioneerelectronics.com We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
  • Page 8 DVD Player DV-290- DV-393- DV-490V- DV-490V- Register Your Product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions...
  • Page 9 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: The lightning flash with arrowhead, within The exclamation point within an equilateral an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC triangle is intended to alert the user to the the user to the presence of uninsulated SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR presence of important operating and...
  • Page 10 READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push operating instructions should be read before the • If this product is equipped with a polarized objects of any kind into this product through product is operated.
  • Page 11 This product includes FontAvenue ® fonts the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is service center or your dealer for a replacement. S002_En a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 13: Before You Start

    Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Features easily connect to a HDMI-equipped AV receiver or audiovisual device for high quality audio and • 24-bit/96 kHz compatible DAC video, and communication between the video The integrated 24-bit/96 kHz DAC means that source and (DTV) players, set-top boxes, and this player is compatible with high sampling- other audiovisual devices is also supported.

  • Page 14: What's In The Box

    Before you start • Remove batteries from equipment that It is not possible to output SACD or DVD- isn’t going to be used for a month or more. Audio sources from the HDMI connection of this player. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are environmental public instruction’s rules...

  • Page 15: Disc / Content Format Playback Compatibility

    Before you start • Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with • is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd. cloth—this may prevent proper cooling of • Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD the unit. This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD •...
  • Page 16 Before you start DVD+R/DVD+RW compatibility About WMA Only DVD+R/DVD+RW discs recorded in ‘Video Mode (DVD Video Mode)’ which have been finalized, can be played back. However, some editing made during the recording may not be played back accurately. DVD-R/RW compatibility •...
  • Page 17 Before you start Displaying DivX subtitle files ® • Plays all versions of DivX video (including The font sets listed below are available for DivX ® ® DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX external subtitle files. You can see the proper media files.

  • Page 18: Connecting Up

    Connecting up Chapter 2 Connecting up Easy connections • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet. • The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables supplied with the player.

  • Page 19: Connecting Using The S-Video Output

    Connecting up Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to a set of A/V inputs on your S-VIDEO Use the supplied audio/video cable, connecting the red and white plugs to the audio outputs and the yellow plug to the video output.

  • Page 20: Connecting To An Av Receiver

    Connecting up Watching progressive scan video resolution will be reset to its default—see Resetting the output resolution to the from the component video outputs default setting with HDMI connection on This player can output progressive scan video page 15.) from the component video output. Compared to interlace video, progressive scan video STANDBY/ON effectively doubles the scanning rate of the...

  • Page 21: Connecting Using Hdmi (Dv-490V Only)

    Connecting up Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack on this player to a coaxial digital input on your AV receiver. AV receiver AUDIO/ VIDEO IN DIGITAL IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) AV receiver COAXIAL S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DV-490V AUDIO OUT...

  • Page 22: About Hdmi

    Connecting up • The arrow on the cable connector body Visual Interface (DVI) in one specification. should be face up for correct alignment HDCP is used to protect digital content with the connector on the player. transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays.

  • Page 23: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel DV-490V DV-393/ DV-290 STANDBY/ON (page 18) (page 21) Disc tray (page 21) TOP MENU (page 22) (page 21) ENTER & cursor buttons (page 18) (page 21) MENU (page 22) 14 HDMI indicator (DV-490V only) Lights when this player is recognized by RETURN (page 22) another HDMl or DVI/HDCP compatible...

  • Page 24: Remote Control

    Controls and displays Remote control (page 21) 12 PLAY MODE (page 27) 13 SURROUND (page 32) OPEN/CLOSE (page 20) STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 15 ANGLE (page 31) AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE 16 CLEAR (page 29) CLEAR 17 ENTER (page 18) ENTER 18 MENU (page 22) 19 RETURN (page 18) TOP MENU MENU...

  • Page 25: Getting Started

    Getting started Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on Using the on-screen displays After making sure that everything is connected For ease of use, this player makes extensive properly and that the player is plugged in, use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs). STANDBY/ON on the front panel or press All the screens are navigated in basically the...

  • Page 26: Setting Up The Player For Your Tv

    Getting started Setting the language of this Note player’s on-screen displays • From here on in this manual, the word This sets the language of the player’s on- ‘select’ generally means use the cursor screen displays. buttons to highlight an item on-screen, then press ENTER.

  • Page 27: Playing Discs

    Getting started Playing discs Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, Video CD, DivX video and MP3/WMA discs Load a disc. are covered here. Further functions are Load a disc with the label side facing up, using detailed in the next chapter.
  • Page 28 Getting started Basic playback controls Resume and Last Memory The table below shows the basic controls on When you stop playback of a DVD, CD, or Video the remote for playing discs. The following CD or DivX video discs, RESUME is shown in chapter covers other playback features in more the display indicating that you can resume detail.
  • Page 29 Getting started DVD-Video disc menus Video CD PBC menus Many DVD-Video discs feature menus from Some Video CDs have menus from which you which you can select what you want to watch. can choose what you want to watch. These are They may also give access to additional called PBC (Playback control) menus.
  • Page 30 Getting started • I’ve connected to a HDMI compatible component but I can’t get any signal and the front panel HDMI indicator won’t light! • After I load a DVD disc, it ejects automatically after a few seconds! Make sure that you’ve selected this player as the HDMI input in the settings for the Most likely, the disc is the wrong region for component you’re using.

  • Page 31: Playing Discs

    Playing discs Chapter 5 Playing discs • Depending on the disc, normal playback Note may automatically resume when a new • Many of the functions covered in this chapter is reached on a DVD disc. chapter apply to DVD discs, Video CDs, CDs, DivX video and WMA/MP3 JPEG Playing in slow motion discs, although the exact operation of...

  • Page 32: Frame Advance/Frame Reverse

    Playing discs Frame advance/frame reverse Button What it does You can advance or back up DVD discs frame- Pauses the slideshow and rotates the by-frame. With Video CDs and DivX video file displayed picture 90º (counter) you can only use frame advance. clockwise.

  • Page 33: Browsing Wma, Mp3, Divx Video And Jpeg Files With The Disc Navigator

    Playing discs Select a view option. You can use either the cursor buttons ( ) and ENTER to select a thumbnail, or the number buttons. Disc Navigator Title To select using the number buttons, enter a Chapter two-digit number then press ENTER. The options available depend on the kind of disc loaded and whether the disc is playing or •...

  • Page 34: Looping A Section Of A Disc

    Playing discs Looping a section of a disc • When a JPEG file is highlighted, a thumbnail image is displayed on the right. The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track (CD, Video CD) or title (DVD) that form a loop which is 00:00/ 00:00 0kbps...

  • Page 35: Using Random Play

    Playing discs Using random play During playback, press PLAY MODE and select ‘Repeat’ from the list of functions on Use the random play function to play titles or the left. chapters (DVD-Video), or tracks (CD, Video CD) at random. (Note that the same track/title/ Play Mode chapter may play more than once.) A-B Repeat...

  • Page 36: Creating A Program List

    Playing discs • For CDs and Video CDs, select On or Off to Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to select a title, chapter or track for the switch random play on or off. current step in the program list. For a DVD disc, you can add a title or a chapter to the program list.

  • Page 37: Searching A Disc

    Playing discs • The disc must be playing in order to use time search. • Use the following controls during program Use the number buttons to enter a title, play: chapter or track number, or a time. Button What it does Play Mode PLAY Save the program list and exit...

  • Page 38: Switching Audio Language/Channels

    Playing discs Switching audio language/ Use the cursor buttons to change the zoomed area. channels You can change the zoom factor and the When playing a DVD and DivX video disc zoomed area freely during playback. recorded with dialog in two or more languages, •...

  • Page 39: Audio Settings And Video Adjust Menus

    Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter 6 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu Note The Audio Settings menu offers features for • Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby adjusting the way discs sound. Digital audio sources. Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio •...

  • Page 40: Video Adjust Menu

    Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus • If the player is outputting Dolby Digital, Make settings using the (cursor) buttons, and ENTER. DTS or MPEG bitstream audio (in other words, no conversion to PCM), Virtual Surround has no effect on the audio from Video Adjust the digital output.

  • Page 41: Initial Settings Menu

    Initial Settings menu Chapter 7 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu provides audio and • The Digital Audio Out settings only need to video output settings, parental lock settings, be set if you have connected the digital and display settings, among others.

  • Page 42: Video Output Settings

    Initial Settings menu Setting Option What it means DTS Out DTS encoded digital audio is output when playing a DTS disc. (Noise will be output if your amplifier/receiver is not compatible with DTS audio.) No digital audio is output when playing a DTS disc. 96 kHz PCM Out 96kHz >...

  • Page 43: Language Settings

    Initial Settings menu Setting Option What it means HDMI Resolution* 1920x1080i Set if your TV supports 1920 x 1080 pixel interlace video. * DV-490V only. 1280x720p Set if your TV supports 1280 x 720 pixel progressive-scan video. 720x480p Set if your TV supports 720 x 480 pixel. 720x480i Set if your TV supports 720 x 480 pixel.

  • Page 44: Display Settings

    Initial Settings menu Display settings Setting Option What it means OSD Language English On-screen displays of the player are in English. Languages as displayed On-screen displays are shown in the language selected. Angle Indicator A camera icon is displayed on-screen during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc.

  • Page 45: Parental Lock

    Initial Settings menu Parental Lock Changing your password To change your password, confirm your • Default level: Off; Default password: none; existing password then enter a new one. Default Country/Area code: us (2119) To give you some control over what your Select ‘Password Change’.
  • Page 46 Initial Settings menu The new Country/Area code is set and you will Select ‘Display’. return to the Options menu screen. Note that Your 8-digit registration code is displayed. the new Country/Area code doesn’t take effect until the next disc is loaded (or the current disc Initial Settings is reloaded).

  • Page 47: Additional Information

    Taking care of your player and This player is designed to be used only with conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use discs shaped discs. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs. General Hold discs by the edge or by the center hole Cleaning discs and edge.

  • Page 48: Screen Sizes And Disc Formats

    Please note that some movie aspect ratios are nearest Pioneer-authorized service center. We wider than 16:9, so even though you have a do not recommend using commercially widescreen TV, these discs will still play in a available lens cleaners for CD players.

  • Page 49: Resetting The Player

    Additional information Selecting languages using the Note language code list • Using the 16:9 (Wide) setting with a Some of the language options (such as ‘DVD standard 4:3 TV, or either of the 4:3 settings Menu Lang.’ in the Setup Navigator) allow you with a widescreen TV, will result in a to set your preferred language from any of the distorted picture.
  • Page 50 Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

  • Page 51: Glossary

    • Static electricity or other external influences may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplug the power cord and then plug back in. This will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your nearest Pioneer service center.
  • Page 52 Additional information “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. compressed stereo audio file format. Files are recognized by their file HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition extension “.mp3”. Multimedia Interface are trademarks or MPEG audio An audio format used on Video CDs and...

  • Page 53: Language Code List

    Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 Bhutani (dz), 0426 Kirghiz (ky), 1125 Sinhalese (si), 1909 English (en), 0514 Esperanto (eo), 0515 Latin (la), 1201 Slovak (sk), 1911 French (fr), 0618 Estonian (et), 0520 Lingala (ln), 1214 Slovenian (sl), 1912 German (de), 0405...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Output level ....1 Vp-p (75 Ω) Copyright © 2006 Pioneer Corporation. Jack....... . . RCA All rights reserved.
  • Page 55 Audio Multi-Channel Receiver SX-316-S...
  • Page 56 IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, The exclamation point within an equilateral within an equilateral triangle, is intended to TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC triangle is intended to alert the user to the alert the user to the presence of uninsulated SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR presence of important operating and...
  • Page 57 Before changing the voltage, disconnect the AC power the power cord once in a while. When you find it cord. Use a medium size screwdriver to change the damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized voltage selector switch. service center or your dealer for a replacement.
  • Page 58 Contents Contents 01 Before you start 05 The System Setup menu Checking what’s in the box ....5 Making receiver settings from the System Loading the batteries ....5 Setup menu.

  • Page 59: Before You Start

    Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start • Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different Checking what’s in the box batteries together. Please check that you've received the following • When disposing of used batteries, please supplied accessories: comply with governmental regulations or •...

  • Page 60: Installing The Receiver

    Before you start Press STANDBY/ON to switch on. Installing the receiver Press QUICK SETUP . • When installing this unit, make sure to put Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your it on a level and stable surface. room size. Don’t install it on the following places: Depending on the distance of your speakers –...

  • Page 61: Connecting Up

    Connecting up Chapter 02: Connecting up Coaxial and Optical digital audio Making cable connections cables Coaxial digital audio cables (standard video Make sure not to bend the cables over the top cables can also be used) or optical cables are of this unit.

  • Page 62: Connecting To A Tv And Dvd Recorder Or Player

    Connecting up Note Connecting to a TV and DVD • If your DVD player only has an optical recorder or player digital output, you can still connect it to The diagram below shows the connections for this receiver using the CD OPT optical a basic home theater setup of a TV, DVD digital jack.

  • Page 63: Connecting Other Digital Components

    Connecting up Note Note • You can only record from analog audio • If your digital component only has an sources (TV/SAT, CD-R/TAPE/MD, optical digital output, you can still connect FRONT AUDIO or FM/AM inputs). Audio it to this receiver using the CD OPT optical from the digital inputs is not recordable digital jack.

  • Page 64: Am Loop Antenna

    Connecting up AM loop antenna To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated Assemble the antenna and connect to the wire to the AM antenna terminal without receiver. Attach (if necessary) and face in the disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

  • Page 65: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting up Connecting the speakers The diagram below shows a complete surround sound setup of six speakers set up in a typical configuration. For the best sound, try to follow this setup in your room as closely as possible. Make sure the positive (colored) and negative (black) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.

  • Page 66: Speaker Terminals

    Connecting up Speaker terminals • If possible, place the surround speakers slightly above ear level. Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the • Try not to place the surround speakers speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker further away from the listening position wire is touching the back panel when you than the front and center speakers.

  • Page 67: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 3: Controls and displays Front panel SX-316 AUDIO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MULTI JOG ENTER ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ DIALOGUE DVD/LD TV /SAT CD-R / TAPE / MD FRONT AUDIO TUNING STATION STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR MODE ENHANCEMENT DIALOGUE LISTENING MODE MODE ENHANCEMENT MASTER...

  • Page 68: Display

    Controls and displays ADVANCED SURR 16 SLEEP Switches between the various surround Press to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min – 60 modes(page 20). min – 90 min – Off). ST/DIRECT/AUTO SURR 17 MUTE Switches between direct and stereo Mutes/unmutes the sound.
  • Page 69 Controls and displays 2 DIGITAL 10 Tuner indicators Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded / MONO signal is detected. Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. ANALOG Lights when an analog signal is detected. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode.

  • Page 70: Remote Control

    Controls and displays STEREO Switches between direct and stereo Remote control playback. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of a source (page 21). Also selects the Auto Surround mode(Auto RECEIVER SLEEP DIMMER ANALOG ATT playback on page 19). INPUT SELECTOR MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS RECEIVER...
  • Page 71 Controls and displays MUTE 12 DVD/DVR control buttons Mutes/unmutes the sound. You can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player or recorder connected to your SHIFT system (press DVD/DVR to access the below Press to access commands in a rectangle controls).

  • Page 72: About The Wma9 Pro Decoder

    Controls and displays 13 TUNER controls The TUNING +/– buttons can be used to find radio frequencies (page 25) and the STATION +/– buttons can be used to select preset radio stations (page 25). DISPLAY Switch the display between station preset name, frequency (see tip on page 25).

  • Page 73: Listening To Your System

    Listening to your system Chapter 4: Listening to your system Important Listening in surround sound • Certain features explained in this section Using this receiver, you can listen to any will not be possible depending on the source in surround sound. However, the source (for example, PCM 88.2 kHz / 96 options available will depend on the type of kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA 9 Pro...

  • Page 74: Using The Advanced Surround Effects

    Listening to your system Using the Advanced surround effects Setting the effect options Try different settings with various soundtracks When using surround effects, there are a to see which you like. number of settings you can adjust. S.RETRIEVER RETURN VOLUME EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL MUTE...

  • Page 75: Using The Virtual Surround Back Mode

    Listening to your system Using the Virtual Surround Back Listening in stereo mode (VSB) When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you will hear the source through just the front left and Selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual right speakers.

  • Page 76: Using The Sound Retriever

    Listening to your system Using the Sound Retriever When audio data is removed during the 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.

  • Page 77: The System Setup Menu

    The System Setup menu Chapter 5: The System Setup menu • OTHER allows you to make customized settings to reflect how you are using the Making receiver settings from receiver. the System Setup menu DRC – This setting specifies the amount of The following section shows you how to make dynamic range adjustment to Dolby Digital detailed settings to specify how you’re using...

  • Page 78: Setup Menu

    The System Setup menu Adjust the level of each channel using the • MID – Mid setting. (cursor left/right) buttons. • MAX – Dynamic range is reduced (loud If you selected T. TONE M., use (cursor sounds are reduced in volume while up/down) to switch speakers.

  • Page 79: Using The Tuner

    Using the tuner Chapter 6: Using the tuner Naming station presets Listening to the radio You can name your station presets for easy recall. The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts and memorize Choose the preset you want to name.

  • Page 80: Changing The Frequency Step

    Using the tuner Changing the frequency step If you find that you can’t tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/region. Here’s how to switch the setting: Switch the receiver into standby. On the front panel, press STANDBY/ ON while you press and hold the TUNER EDIT button.

  • Page 81: Additional Information

    Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used, because sometimes the problem may lie there. If the trouble isn't sorted out even after going through the checks below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.

  • Page 82: Resetting The Main Unit

    Additional information Problem Remedy No sound from surround or • Connect the speakers properly. center speakers. • Refer to Channel level on page 23 to check the speaker levels. No sound from subwoofer. • The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are listening to may not have an LFE channel.

  • Page 83: Specifications

    Subwoofer ..100 W (100 Hz, 1.0 % THD, 8 Ω) Maximum Power Output Front Published by Pioneer Corporation..130 W per channel (1 kHz, 10 % THD, 8 Ω) Copyright ©2006 Pioneer Corporation.
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  • Page 85 16 9/16 in. (W) x 6 1/4 in. (H) x 13 11/16 in.(D) Channel level the trouble isn't sorted out even after going through the checks below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to 420 mm (W) x 158 mm(H) x 348 mm(D) Dual Mono Setup carry out repair work.

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