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SBX-N700 Network AV Speaker Bar System SBX-N500 SBX-N700SB Network AV Speaker Bar SBX-N700SW Wireless Subwoofer For customers in Europe: Discover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www.pioneer.co.uk http://www.pioneer.eu Download an electronic version of this manual from our website.
(including when mounting to a wall) and at D3-4-2-2-2a*_A1_En the top of the AV Speaker Bar. For the wireless subwoofer (SBX-N700 only), leave a space of at least 10 cm from the wall. Furthermore, to facilitate good heat dissipation, make sure there is a little distance between the other devices.
Notice to users in Singapore This product complies with IDA standards. Complies with IDA Standards DB03074 [European model only] Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries Symbol for These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean equipment that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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Important Notice for TV colour For Wireless product European Union Notice system PIONEER hereby declares that this/ these product(s) is/are in compliance The colour system of this AV Speaker Bar with the essential requirements and differs according to currently playing video other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ contents.
Installing the AV Speaker Bar Sound – Mounting the AV Speaker Bar to a Wall PHASE CONTROL technology – Installing the Wireless Subwoofer (SBX-N700 IR Repeater Function Only) – When the TV remote control does not work Connecting to Your TV...
Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Power cord for wireless subwoofer (SBX-N700 only) Introduction • Warranty • Easy Setup Guide Supplied accessories • Software License Notice • Operating Instructions (this manual) WARNING Store small parts out of the reach of Height adjustment foot x2 (L, R) children and infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
Software update Insert the batteries as indicated by the +* Product information on this unit is provided marks in the battery compartment. on the Pioneer website. Check this website for update and service information on your unit. IN Europe: ...
Before you start Playable files Note ® • This DivX Certified device must be registered You can play video, image, and audio files on in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) USB devices or the devices on the network to content.
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Before you start Table of Playable Files Playable media Playable files File specifications (Extensions) USB devices Network Sampling frequencies: Up to 48 kHz Bit rate: Up to 320 kbps (.mp3) Audio type: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 Sampling frequencies: Up to 48 kHz Bit rate: Up to 192 kbps (.wma) Audio type: WMA version 9 Sampling frequencies: Up to 96 kHz...
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Before you start Playable media Playable files File specifications (Extensions) USB devices Network Maximum resolution: Up to 1280 x 720 RMVB ® Video: RealVideo (.rm/.rmvb) ® Audio: RealAudio , AAC 1. This unit supports FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file systems. 2.
Before you start Trademarks and licenses The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wi-Fi Direct, The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Miracast, WPA, WPA2 are marks of the Wi-Fi Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are Alliance.
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Before you start ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ® ® DivX , DivX Certified , DivX Plus™ HD and...
Before you start Remote control / b / c / d Used to select items and change settings. Also moves the cursor. ENTER Used to execute the selected item, confirm a changed setting, etc. 10 SETUP Displays/closes the settings screen. 11 Operation Buttons (page 27) d PLAY g STOP...
Before you start Front panel STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECT VOLUME DIALOG NIGHT SURROUND Wi-Fi Direct / BT TRANSMITTER BT AUDIO Miracast PORTABLE IN 0.5A 1 u STANDBY/ON a Remote control sensor Turns the power of the unit on/off (standby Point the remote control to this, then mode).
Connecting Chapter 2 Attaching the Height Adjustment Feet Connecting If you wish to adjust the height of the AV Speaker Bar attach the supplied height adjustment feet. Before connecting the unit or changing the Caution connections, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
Installing the Wireless • The AV Speaker Bar and wireless subwoofer can be used at a distance of up to approximately 10 m Subwoofer (SBX-N700 Only) from each other. This distance differs depending on the operating environment and operation at the distance of 10 m is not guaranteed.
Connecting Wireless network connection Wireless network setup Another connection option is to use an For the wireless network connection, the unit Access Point or a wireless router. The network needs to be set up for network communication. configuration and connection method may vary This adjustment can be done from the [Initial depending on the equipment in use and the Setup] menu.
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Connecting How to enter the security code 1 Select the security code section using /b / c/d and press ENTER to start the software keyboard. 2 Use /b / c/d to select characters and items, and then press ENTER to input. 3 Select [abc], [ABC], or [!@#$] using /b / c/d to switch to lower case characters, upper case characters, or symbols.
Connecting WPS setup (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) When performing wireless settings set [Initial Setup] d [Network] d [Interface] to [Wireless]. WPS connection setting 1. Press SETUP. The Initial Setup screen is displayed. WPS is abbreviation of Wi-Fi Protected Setup. A standard established by the Wi-Fi Alliance 2.
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Connecting • xDSL modem is required to use xDSL service Notes on Network Connection: and a cable modem is required to use cable • Many network connection problems during set modem service. Depending on the access up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or method of and subscriber agreement with modem.
Connecting USB device connection Connecting the USB device You can play movies, music, and photos stored Caution on a USB device connected to this unit. • Be sure to turn the unit’s power off before connecting or disconnecting USB devices. About USB devices • When using an external hard disk as the external storage device, be sure to turn on the hard disk’s...
Basic operations y To adjust just the volume of the bass Chapter 3 sound, use SUBWOOFER VOL. Basic operations Playback Files on a USB Device Outputting the TV Sound from the Unit 1. Turn on the power of the TV. 2.
Basic operations About Files on the Network DLNA The input sources that can be played from Media Server are as shown below. • Files on the network servers (on the computers or components connected to the unit via LAN interface.) Note ®...
2. Press u STANDBY/ON to turn on the suspended, interrupted, or discontinued at any power of the unit. time without notice, and Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such occurrences. 3. Press MEDIA SERVER to display the Media Server.
Basic operations Playing Files on a USB Playback functions Device or Media Server The functions that can be used differ according to the type of file. In some cases, some of the functions cannot be used. Check the usable Forward and reverse scanning functions on the table below.
Basic operations Using the TOOLS menu Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) Various functions can be called out according to the unit’s operating status. Use this procedure to play the currently playing chapter or file repeatedly. 1. Display the TOOLS menu. Press TOOL during playback. 1.
Basic operations Playing specified range of Rotating/inverting photos chapter (file) in random order When a slideshow is playing or paused, the display switches as shown below when the / You can select from 2 types of random b/c/d are pressed. playback.
Basic operations Use the unit’s Wi-Fi • The maximum number of files that can be displayed is 1000 files. Direct™/Miracast™ • The file list may take some time to be displayed when it includes a large number of files. functions Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast are functions for connecting your mobile devices to the unit without using a wireless LAN router.
Basic operations Connect using mobile device’s Connecting by Miracast Wi-Fi Direct function You can connect to your mobile device if it has the Miracast function. You can connect using a Wi-Fi Direct function, Press Wi-Fi Direct to display the Wi-Fi Direct/ if your mobile device has one.
Basic operations Connect to device not Connect using WPS (Wi-Fi compatible with Wi-Fi Direct/ Protected Setup) Miracast You can connect using WPS if your mobile device supports it. Press Wi-Fi Direct to display the Wi-Fi Direct/ Press Wi-Fi Direct to display the Wi-Fi Direct/ Miracast mode screen, and select [Next].
Third party content services may be changed, suspended, interrupted, or discontinued at any time without notice, and Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such occurrences. Pioneer does not represent or warrant that content...
Basic operations Enjoying music on Note Bluetooth® devices • The pairing method may vary depending on the type of Bluetooth device. 4. Play music using your Bluetooth device Enjoy listening to music For details on the playback procedure, see wirelessly from a Bluetooth the operating instructions for your Bluetooth device.
Basic operations Powering on the unit 2. Set [Bluetooth] d [BT Transmitter] to [On]. with the Bluetooth BT TRANSMITTER Indicator flashes. device 3. Select [Bluetooth] d [Bluetooth Device Search] d [Next Screen]. If you set Bluetooth Standby Mode to On, you 4.
Basic operations Listening to the audio of the the unit will result in poorer sound quality, and the connection will be cut off if the distance between unit with a Bluetooth receiver the Bluetooth device and the unit exceeds the operating range.
Basic operations Sound Press SOUND MENU on the remote control to display the sound select menu on the TV screen. Use /b/c/d to make a selection, then press ENTER. Press SOUND MENU to exit the Sound Menu. Note • When YouTube is selected, the Sound menu cannot be displayed. Switch to other input source and then switch SOUND.
PHASE CONTROL pitched sounds cancel each other out due to technology concept developed by Pioneer. interference with other channels. The PHASE CONTROL technology in the unit is used to recreate powerful low-pitched sounds that are faithful to the original sounds.
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Basic operations Note • For details about the location of the TV remote control sensor, see the operating instructions for your TV. • Select an installation location that best matches your usage environment. • Carefully wipe off any dust or objects at the affixing location.
• The audio of the unit may be interrupted by operation of the TV or another connected device. Note Setting the Control with • On certain Pioneer TVs, the Control with HDMI function appears as “KURO LINK”. HDMI function • Linked operation cannot be guaranteed for TVs...
Control with HDMI function 3. Use /b to select [Control], and press • Linking power with TV ENTER. y When the TV power is set to standby mode, the power for the unit is also set to y On standby mode. This enables the Control with HDMI • Automatic input switching function.
Advanced settings Operating the initial setup Chapter 5 Advanced settings screen 1. When playback is stopped, display the Changing the settings Initial Setup screen. Press SETUP. 2. Select the item and change the setting. Use /b/c/d to select, then press ENTER. ...
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When multiple audio signals are input to TV (ARC) or an optical input, the main audio and sub audio are selected. Speaker Setup Adjust the Delay (distance from viewers) of the speakers. (SBX-N700 only) Please see “Adjust speaker settings” for more details (page 50). Subwoofer Setup Wireless Select this to use the wireless subwoofer.
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Advanced settings Setting Options Explanation TV Input TV(ARC) Select this to input the audio of a TV compatible with HDMI audio return channel (ARC) via HDMI. Also set [Control] to [On]. This also enables the input to be switched to [TV(ARC)] when TV on the remote control is pressed.
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Advanced settings Setting Options Explanation Screen Saver The screen saver is not activated. The screen saver will be activated if no operation has been performed for 1 min more than one minute/two minutes/three minutes. Operating the remote 2 min control can deactivate the screen saver. 3 min Auto Power Off Select this if you do not want the power to turn off automatically.
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Advanced settings Adjusting the video Setting the IP address 1. Select and set [Display Setting] d 1. Select and set [Network] d [IP Address [Video Adjust] d [Custom]. Setting] d [Next Screen]. Use /b to select, then press ENTER. Use /b to select, then press ENTER.
Advanced settings Setting the proxy server Note Only set the proxy server if so instructed by y “0.0.0.0” is displayed when each IP address has your Internet service provider. not been set. Testing the network connection 1. Select and set [Network] d [Proxy Server] d [Next Screen].
2. Press PORTABLE on the remote Product information on this unit is provided control to switch the input of the unit to on the Pioneer website. Check the website portable. shown on page 7 for update and service information on your unit.
Updating using a USB flash drive 4. Select and set [OK]. Note Use c/d to select, then press ENTER. y When an update file is provided on the Pioneer 5. Press u STANDBY/ON to turn off the website, use your computer to download it power.
Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the points below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Control with HDMI function are connected between the Control-compatible device and the unit. y Even when connected to a Pioneer product compatible with the Control with HDMI function, some of the functions may not work. Also refer to the operating instructions for the connected device.
Troubleshooting Problem Check Remedy Is [Control] set to [On] on the Set [Control] to [On] on the connected device. The Control with HDMI connected device? function operates when [Control] is set to [On] for all devices connected to the HDMI OUT terminal. Once connections and settings of all the devices are finished, be sure to check that the unit’s picture is output to the TV.
Troubleshooting Problem Check Remedy Is the IP address being The automatic configuration process takes time. Please wait. automatically configured? The audio/video files Is Windows Media Player 11, Install Windows Media Player 11, Windows Media Player 12, or DLNA- stored on components Windows Media Player 12, or compatible digital media servers on your computer.
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Troubleshooting Problem Check Remedy Are multiple wireless devices When connecting multiple wireless devices, their IP addresses must be connected to the wireless LAN changed. router? Are the connection settings If the connection settings between the unit and the wireless LAN router between the unit and the etc.
Troubleshooting Bluetooth Problem Check Remedy The Bluetooth wireless Are objects that emit If such as an object is near the unit, set the unit far from it. Or, stop technology device electromagnetic waves in using the object emitting the electromagnetic waves. cannnot be connected.
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Some external storage devices may not operate. Display window is dark. Press DIMMER on the remote and select the desired display brightness. “OC ERROR” is displayed Unplug the unit and contact the Pioneer Customer Support Center. on the unit’s display window. The CONNECT indicator Unplug the unit and contact the Pioneer Customer Support Center.
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz (ASEAN model) Power requirements AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz (Other models) AV Speaker Bar (same for SBX-N700/SBX-N500) 45 W (In Standby mode: Less than 0.5 W) Power consumption Wireless subwoofer (SBX-N700 only) 32 W (In Standby mode: Less than 0.5 W)
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4 Ω Net Weight 6.7 kg • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • All other product names, technology names, and company names contained in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of PIONEER or their respective companies.
Note the respective Content and Service Providers. • When submitting the unit for repairs, please Please note that PIONEER is not responsible submit both the unit and subwoofer because for any Content or Services provided by the operation of the entire system will need to be Service Provider or any changes to, removal of, checked even in the case of a partial failure.
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212-0031, Japan Indoor use only [*] SBX-N700, SBX-N500 English: Dansk: Hereby, Pioneer, declares that this [*] Undertegnede Pioneer erklærer herved, is in compliance with the essential at følgende udstyr [*] overholder de requirements and other relevant væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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1999/5/EF. noteikumiem. Íslenska: Šiuo Pioneer deklaruoja, kad šis [*] Hér með lýsir Pioneer yfir því að [*] er í atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun...