Pioneer HTZ-424DVD User manual

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HTZ-424DVD
HTZ-222DVD
Operating Instructions
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2Safety Information
Safety Information
1
Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or
strong artificial light)
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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 symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT
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WARNING
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or
shock hazard, do not place any container filled with
liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot)
or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.
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WARNING
Before plugging in for the first time, read the following
section carefully.
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V
or 120 V) written on the rear panel.
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VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation
(at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each
side).
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product,
and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire
hazard, the openings should never be blocked or
covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths,
curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet
or a bed.
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CAUTION
This product is a class 1 laser product classified
under the Safety of laser products, IEC 60825-1:2007.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly.
After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
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3Safety Information
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Safety Information
WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame
sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.
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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC
outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed
and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and
mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of
this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the
cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make
sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing
the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused
for a long period of time (for example, when on
vacation).
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CAUTION
The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not
completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.
Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect
device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the
AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make
sure the unit has been installed so that the power
cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in
case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power
cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet
when left unused for a long period of time (for
example, when on vacation).
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This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires
repair will be charged for even during the warranty
period.
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POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the
plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power
cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a
short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a
piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the
cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other
cords. The power cords should be routed such that they
are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord
can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check
the power cord once in a while. When you find it
damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized
service center or your dealer for a replacement.
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Safety Information
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Safe way to remove the battery or the battery
from the equipment:
Remove the old battery pack, follow the steps
in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent
contamination of the environment and bring on
possible threat to human and animal health, the
old battery or the battery put in the appropriate
container at designated collection points. Do
not dispose of batteries or battery together with
other waste. It is recommended that you use
local, free reimburse ment system batteries and
accumulators.
The battery shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Copyrights
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show,
broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent
copyrighted material without permission. This
product features the copy protection function
developed by Rovi Corporation. Copy protection
signals are recorded on some discs. When
recording and playing the pictures of these
discs picture noise will appear. This product
incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL
HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE
FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT
AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE
DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF
525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE
USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE
‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE
ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND
625p UNIT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER
SERVICE CENTER.
This item incorporates copy protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights of
Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and
disassembly are prohibited.

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Notes on Copyrights
• Many DVD discs are encoded with copy
protection. Because of this, you should only
connect your player directly to your TV, not
to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a
distorted picture from copy-protected discs.
• Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright
laws of other countries, unauthorized
recording, use, display, distribution, or
revision of television programmes, videotapes,
BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs and other
materials may subject you to civil and/or
criminal liability.

6Contents
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2
3
4
5
6
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1
Safety Information
2 CAUTION
4 Copyrights
2
Preparation
8 Unique Features
8 Playable Discs
9 Supplied Accessories
10 Playable les
12 Front panel
13 Rear panel
14 Remote Control
3
Installation
16 Assemble the speakers
16 Speaker Setup
18 Connecting the cord
18 Wall mounting
19 Additional notes on speaker
20 Positioning the System
21 Connections to your TV
21 Component Video Connection
22 HDMI OUT Connection
23 Video Connection
24 Optional Equipment Connection
24 AUX IN Connection
24 PORTABLE IN Connection
25 USB Connection
25 Antenna Connection
26 Adjust the Initial Settings
26 To display and exit the Initial
Settings Menu
26 Initial Settings Menu
26 Digital Audio Out settings
26 Video Output settings
27 Language settings
27 Display settings
27 Options settings
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Operation
28 Basic Operations
29 Other Operations
29 Displaying Disc Information
on-screen
29 To display the DVD Menu
29 To display the DVD Title
29 Selecting a subtitle language
29 Switches Audio
29 Switches Angle
29 1.4 times speed playback
30 Last Scene Memory
30 A-B Repeat
30 Creating a program list
31 Other functions available from the
program menu
31 Searching a disc
31 Viewing photo les as a slide show
31 Listening to music during slide
show
32 Radio Operations
32 Listening to the Radio
32 Presetting the Radio stations

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32 Deleting all the saved stations
32 Improving poor FM reception
33 Audio Settings
33 To display Audio Settings Menu
33 Audio Settings parameters
34 Video Adjust
34 To display Video Adjust Menu
34 Video Adjust parameters
35 Advanced Operations
35 Sleep Timer Setting
35 Dimmer
35 Screen Saver
35 Turn o the sound temporarily
35 Audio Sync
35 Listening to music from your
portable player or external device
36 Setting the TV system
36 Copying les on to USB devices
37 Recording audio CD tracks on to
USB devices
38 Karaoke
38 Using karaoke
39 Extra functions for karaoke
5
Maintenance
40 Notes on Discs
40 Handling the Unit
6
Troubleshooting
41 Troubleshooting
7
Appendix
42 Operating the TV with the player’s
remote control
44 Language Codes
45 Area Codes
46 Trademarks and Licences
47 Specications (HTZ-424DVD)
48 Specications (HTZ-222DVD)

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Unique Features
Portable In
Listens to music from your portable device.
(MP3, Notebook, etc)
USB Direct Recording
Records music from CD to your USB
device.
Playable Discs
DVD-Video
• DVD‑Videodiscs
• DVD‑R/‑RW/‑RDLand
DVD+R/+RW/+R DL discs
recorded in the Video mode
DVD VR DVD-R/-RW/-R DL discs
recorded in the VR mode
Video CD Video CDs (including Super
VCDs)
CD(R/RW)
• AudioCDs
• CD‑R/‑RW/‑ROMdiscs
containing music recorded in
the CD-DA format
JPEG
JPEG files recorded on
DVD-R/-RW/-R DL discs,
CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs
DivX
DivX video files recorded on
DVD-R/-RW/-R DL discs,
CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs
WMA
WMA files recorded on
DVD-R/-RW/-R DL discs,
CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs
MP3
MP3 files recorded on
DVD-R/-RW/-R DL discs,
CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs
• Only the discs that have been nalized
can be played.
• ThisunitisnotcompatibletoCPRM.
Discs that cannot be played
• Blu‑raydiscs
• HDDVDs
• AVCHD
• AVCREC
• DVD‑Audiodiscs
• DVD‑RAMdiscs
• SACDs
• CD‑G
• Discsrecordedwithpacketwriting
• Programsthatcanberecordedonly
once and that are (already) recorded on
a DVD-R/-RW/-R DL

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Supplied Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
VIDEO cable (1) Remote Control (1)
AAA/R03 dry cell
batteries (2) FM Antenna (1)
Accessories of speaker (HTZ-424DVD)
Colour-coded
Speaker cables (4) Non-skid pads (1)
Screws M4 x 16 (16)
(They are used to fix to the
base and lower cabinet.)
Screws M4 x 12 (8)
(They are used to fix the
upper and lower cabinet.)
Accessories of speaker (HTZ-222DVD)
Colour-coded
Speaker cables (2) Non-skid pads (3)
Screws M4 x 16 (8)
(They are used to fix to the
base and lower cabinet.)
Screws M4 x 12 (4)
(They are used to fix the
upper and lower cabinet.)
Screws M3.5 x 12 (2)
(These screws are used to
fix the surround speakers
to the stands.)
WARNING
Store small parts out of the reach of children
and infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact
a doctor immediately.
•Operatinginstructions(Thisdocument)

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Symbol Used in this Manual
NOTE
Indicates special notes and operating
features.
CAUTION
Indicate cautions for preventing possible
damages from abuse.
All discs and file listed below ALL
MP3 files MP3
DVD and finalized
DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW DVD
Video CD and Super VCD VCD
WMA files WMA
DivX files DivX
Audio CDs ACD
JPEG files JPEG
Regional Codes
This unit has a regional code printed on
the rear of the unit. This unit can play only
DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the
unit or “All”.
• MostDVDdiscshaveaglobewithone
or more numbers in it clearly visible on
the cover. This number must match your
unit’s regional code; or the disc cannot
play.
• IfyoutrytoplayaDVDwithadifferent
regional code from your unit, the
message “Incompatible disc region
number Can’t play disc” appears on the
TV screen.
Playable les
• OnlydiscsrecordedinISO9660Level1,
Level 2 and Joliet can be played.
• FilesprotectedbyDRM(DigitalRights
Management) cannot be played.
• Filesotherthantheonesbelow(WMV,
MPEG4-AAC, etc.) are not guaranteed
to play.
Supported video le formats
DivX
Extension: .divx .avi
Resolution: up to 720 x 480
• DivXisamediatechnologycreated
by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain
image data.
• DivXfilesmayalsoincludesuch
advanced playback functions as menu
screens and selection of multiple
subtitle languages/audio tracks.
• FilesnotcontainingDivXvideosignals
cannot be played, even if they have the
extension “.avi”.
Displaying external subtitle les
• Thefontsetslistedbelowareavailable
for external subtitle files. You can see
the proper font set on-screen by setting
the Subtitle Language on page 27 to
match the subtitle file.
• Thisplayersupportsthefollowing
language groups:
Group 1 Afrikaans (af), Basque (eu), Catalan (ca),
Danish (da), Dutch (nl), English (en), Faroese
(fo), Finnish (fi), French (fr), German (de),
Icelandic (is), Irish (ga), Italian (it), Norwegian
(no), Portuguese (pt), Rhaeto-Romanic (rm),
Scottish (gd), Spanish (es), Swedish (sv)
Group 2 Albanian (sq), Croatian (hr), Czech (cs),
Hungarian (hu), Polish (pl), Romanian (ro),
Slovak (sk), Slovenian (sl)
Group 3 Bulgarian (bg), Byelorussian (be), Macedonian
(mk),Russian (ru), Serbian (sr), Ukrainian (uk)
Group 4 Hebrew (iw), Yiddish (ji)
Group 5 Turkish (tr)
• Someexternalsubtitlefilesmaybe
displayed incorrectly or not at all.

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• Forexternalsubtitlefilesthefollowing
subtitle format filename extensions are
supported (please note that these files
are not shown within the disc navigation
menu): .srt, .sub, .ssa, .smi
• Thefilenameofthemoviefilehasto
be repeated at the beginning of the
filename for the external subtitle file.
• Thenumberofexternalsubtitlefiles
which can be switched for the same
movie file is limited to a maximum of 10.
Supported image le formats
JPEG
Extension: .jpg .jpeg
• Resolution:Upto3072x2048pixels
• ThisplayersupportsbaselineJPEG.
• ThisplayersupportsExifVer.2.2.
Supported audio le formats
• ThisplayerdoesnotsupportVBR
(Variable Bit Rate) and lossless encoding.
Windows Media™ Audio (WMA)
Extension: .wma
• Samplingfrequencies:32kHz,44.1kHz
and 48 kHz
• Bitrate:Upto192kbps
• Thisplayersupportsfilesencoded
using Windows Media Player Ver. 7/7.1,
Windows Media Player for Windows XP
andWindowsMediaPlayer9Series.
• WindowsMediaiseitheraregistered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
• Thisproductincludestechnologyowned
by Microsoft Corporation and cannot
be used or distributed without a license
from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.
MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3)
Extension: .mp3
• Samplingfrequencies:32kHz,44.1kHz
and 48 kHz
• Bit‑rates:128kbpsorhigher
recommended
• ThisPlayersupportsID3tagVer1.1.
Compatible USB Devices
• MP3Player:FlashtypeMP3player.
• USBFlashDrive:Devicesthatsupport
USB 2.0 or USB 1.1.
• TheUSBfunctionofthisunitdoesnot
support some USB devices.
USB device requirement
• Deviceswhichrequireadditional
program installation connected to a
computer, are not supported.
• DonotextracttheUSBdevicewhilein
operation.
• ForalargecapacityUSB,itmay
take longer than a few minute to be
searched.
• Topreventdataloss,backupalldata.
• IfyouuseaUSBextensioncableorUSB
hub, the USB device is not recognized.
• UsingNTFSfilesystemisnot
supported. (Only FAT(16/32) file system
is supported.)
• Thisunitisnotsupportedwhenthetotal
number of files is 600 or more.
• ExternalHDD,Cardreaders,Locked
devices, or hard type USB devices are
not guaranteed to support.
• USBportoftheunitcannotbe
connected to PC. The unit can not be
used as a storage device.
• Somecopyright‑protectedfilescannot
be played.
• Themaximumdisplayablenumberof
characters for the folder and file names
on the Disc Navigator is 14.
• Theorderofthefolderandfilenames
displayed on the Disc Navigator is
dependant on the time and date when
the folders or files were created on the
USB device.

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1Disc Tray
2Operation buttons
STANDBY/ON
Switches the unit ON or OFF.
OPEN/CLOSE
FUNCTION
Changes the input source or function.
(PLAY/PAUSE)
(STOP)
 (SKIP)
– TUNE + (Radio tuning)
3ECHO VOL
4MIC VOL
5MIC 1, 2
6Remote Sensor
7PORTABLE IN
8USB port
9Display window
aVolume control
Front panel
1
2
3
4
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Rear panel
1
AC IN
Plug into the power source.
2SPEAKERS connectors
3HDMI OUT (type A)
Connects to TV with HDMI inputs.
4
VIDEO OUTPUT
5
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PBPR) OUTPUT
6AUX (L/R) INPUT
7FM ANTENNA connector
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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Remote Control
Remote control
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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STANDBY/ON () : Switches the unit ON or
OFF.
FUNCTION : Selects the function and input
source. (DVD/CD, USB, FM TUNER, AUX,
PORTABLE IN)
OPEN/CLOSE () : Opens and closes the
disc tray.
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TV CONTROL buttons : Controls the TV.
Controlling the TV
You can control the sound level, input
source, and power switching of Pioneer
TVs as well (See page 42 for details).
DIRECT FUNCTION buttons : Changes input
source or function.
RESOLUTION : Sets the output resolution
for HDMI and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks.
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SOUND RETRIEVER : Switches Sound
Retriever setting.
NIGHT : Switches the night mode ON or OFF.
SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
EQUALIZER : Chooses sound impressions.
SURROUND : Switches between 5 Speaker
Mode and Dolby Pro Logic II.
AUDIO SYNC : Switches AUDIO SYNC.
VOL (Volume) (+/–) : Adjusts speaker
volume.
MUTE : Mutes the sound.
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TOP MENU : If the current DVD title has
a menu, the title menu appears on the
screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may not
appear.
MENU : Accesses the menu on a DVD disc.
/ / / (up/down/left/right) : Used to
navigate on-screen displays.

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ENTER : Acknowledges menu selection.
HOME MENU : Press to display/hide HOME
MENU.
RETURN : Moves backwards in the menu or
exits the Initial Settings menu.
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PROGRAM : Registers FM radio stations.
DISPLAY : Accesses On-Screen Display.
ZOOM : Will zoom in or zoom out.
DIMMER : Adjusts the display brightness.
 (),  () : Searches
backward or forward.
PLAY (d) : Starts playback.
PREV (), NEXT () : Goes to next or
previous title/chapter/track/file.
PAUSE () : Pauses playback.
STOP () : Stops playback or recording.
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0 to 9 numerical buttons : Selects
numbered options in a menu.
AUDIO : For discs or files including multiple
audio streams/channels, the audio stream/
channel can be changed during playback.
SUBTITLE : On DVD-Video or DivX discs
containing subtitles in multiple languages,
the subtitle can be changed during
playback.
ANGLE : On DVD-Video discs featuring
multiple angle, the angle can be changed
during playback.
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CLEAR : Removes a track number on the
Program List.
REPEAT : Select Title Repeat, Chapter
Repeat or Track Repeat.
USB REC () : USB Direct Recording.
KARAOKE : Press to display the Karaoke
Settings screen.
KARAOKE REC () : Starts recording
KARAOKE.
KEY : Lowers the key for KARAOKE by a
semitone.
KEY : Raises the key for KARAOKE by a
semitone.
Put the battery into the remote control
• Makesureforthe+(plus)and–(minus)
on the battery to be matched on the remote
control.
• Thebatteriesincludedwiththeunitareto
check initial operations; they may not last
over a long period. We recommend using
alkaline batteries that have a longer life.
WARNING
Do not use or store batteries in direct
sunlight or other excessively hot place,
such as inside a car or near a heater.
This can cause batteries to leak, overheat,
explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the
life or performance of batteries.
When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or
environmental public institution’s rules
that apply in your country/area.

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Assemble the speakers
Speaker Setup
1. Connect the wires to the player.
Insert the cables connected to the
player to the same colored connector
on the speaker.
CAUTION
• ThesespeakerterminalscarryHAZARDOUS
LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric
shock when connecting or disconnecting
the speaker cables, disconnect the power
cord before touching any uninsulated parts.
• Donotconnectanyspeakersotherthan
those supplied to this system.
• Donotconnectthesuppliedspeakersto
any amplifier other than the one supplied
with this system. Connection to any other
amplifier may result in malfunction or fire.
2. Attach the non-skid pads to the base of
each speaker.
• Surround speaker (HTZ-222DVD only)
• Center speaker
• Surround speaker (HTZ-222DVD only)
• Center speaker
3. Mount the front/surround speaker.
1Pass the speaker cable through the
cable hole on the side of the base.
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2Insert the lower cabinet to the base
so that the cable hole is positioned at
the backside.
3Fix the base to the lower cabinet from
the underside, using the four screws
(M4 x 16).
4Insert the upper cabinet to the lower
cabinet.
5Fix the upper cabinet and the lower
cabinet from the backside of the
speaker using the two screws (M4 x
12).
CAUTION
• Becarefulnottotightenscrewsexcessively.
If excessive force is used to tighten screws,
the threads of screw and/or nut may be
damaged. Use a middle-sized manual
screwdriver during assembly. Do not use
power screwdrivers or oversized screwdrivers
that may exert excessive force on the screws
and nuts. Confirm that no foreign matter is
stuck to the base or the lower cabinet during
assembly. If the unit is assembled with
foreign matter stuck between the base and
lower cabinet, the unit may not be assembled
securely, resulting in tipping or falling.
• Donotstandonthespeakerstandbase
of the tall speaker to push or swing the
speaker. The speaker may fall and break,
or someone may be injured. Pay special
attention to children.

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Connecting the cord
1. Attach one end of the supplied speaker
cord to the rear of the each speaker.
Connect the wire with the colored
marker to the red (+) terminal; the plain
wiretotheblack(–)terminal.Press
down the spring-loaded tab and insert
the wire, as shown below. Release the
tab to secure the wire.
Red (+)
Black (–) Red colored marker
Wall mounting
Thesurroundspeakers(HTZ‑222DVDonly)
and the center speaker have a mounting
hole which can be used to mount the
speaker on the wall.
Before mounting
Remember that the speaker system is
heavy and that its weight could cause the
screws to work loose, or the wall material
to fail to support it, resulting in the speaker
falling. Make sure that the wall you intend
to mount the speakers on is strong enough
to support them. Do not mount on plywood
or soft surface walls.
Mounting screws are not supplied. Use
screws suitable for the wall material and
support the weight of the speaker.
CAUTION
• Ifyouareunsureofthequalitiesand
strength of the wall, consult a professional
for advice.
• Pioneerisnotresponsibleforanyaccidents
or damage that result from improper
installation.

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5 mm
10 mm
5 mm to 7 mm
Mounting screw
(not supplied)
This hole is used to x the
unit to the speaker stand.
Caution:Do not use this hole
to mount on walls or ceilings.
The speaker may fall resulting
in injury.
• Surround speaker (HTZ-222DVD only)
• Center speaker
5 mm to 7 mm
Mounting screw
(not supplied)
5 mm
10 mm
5 mm
10 mm
5 mm to 7 mm
Mounting screw
(not supplied)
This hole is used to x the
unit to the speaker stand.
Caution:Do not use this hole
to mount on walls or ceilings.
The speaker may fall resulting
in injury.
• Surround speaker (HTZ-222DVD only)
• Center speaker
5 mm to 7 mm
Mounting screw
(not supplied)
5 mm
10 mm
Additional notes on speaker
Install the main front left and right
speakers at an equal distance from the TV.
Precautions:
The center speaker supplied with this
system are magnetically shielded. However,
depending on the installation location,
color distortion may occur if the speaker is
installed extremely close to the screen of
a television set. If this case happens, turn
the power switch of the television set OFF,
and turn it ON after 15 min. to 30 min. If
the problem persists, place the speaker
system away from the television set.
The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded
and so should not be placed near a TV or
monitor. Magnetic storage media (such as
floppy discs and tape or video cassettes)
should also not be kept close to the
subwoofer.
Do not attach the front speakers, the
surroundspeakers(HTZ‑424DVDonly)and
the subwoofer to a wall or ceiling. They
may fall off and cause injury.

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Positioning the System
The following illustration shows an
example of positioning the system.
Note that the illustrations in these
instructions differ from the actual unit for
explanation purposes.
For the best possible surround sound, all
the speakers other than the subwoofer
should be placed at the same distance
from the listening position ( ).
Front left speaker (L)/ Front right
speaker (R):
Place the front speakers to the sides of
the monitor or screen and as flush with
the screen surface as possible.
Center speaker: Place the center speaker
below or in front of the monitor or
screen.
Surround left speaker (L)/ Surround
right speaker (R):
Place these speakers behind your
listening position, facing slightly
inwards.
Subwoofer: The position of the subwoofer
is not so critical, because low bass
sounds are not highly directional. But
it is better to place the subwoofer near
the front speakers. Turn it slightly toward
the center of the room to reduce the wall
reflections.
Unit
CAUTION
• Becarefultomakesurechildrendonot
put their hands or any objects into the
*subwoofer duct.
*subwoofer duct: A hole for plentiful bass
sound on subwoofer cabinet (enclosure).
• Placethecentrespeakeratasafedistance
from the child’s reach.
Otherwise it may result in the speaker falling
down and causing personal injury and/or
property damage.
• Thespeakerscontainmagnetparts,socolor
irregularity may occur on the TV screen
(CRT) or PC monitor screen. Please use the
speakers away from the TV screen (CRT) or
PC monitor screen.