Pioneer MCS-838 User manual

Blu-ray Disc Surround System
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MCS-838
MCS-636
MCS-434
MCS-737
MCS-535
MCS-333
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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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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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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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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.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
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CAUTION
The 1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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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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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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CAUTION
This product is a class 1 laser product classified
under the Safety of laser products, IEC 60825-1:2007,
but this product contains a laser diode higher than
Class 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove
any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of
the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
The following caution label appears on your unit.
Location: inside of the unit
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Safety Information

Cautions on 3D Viewing
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Notes on Copyrights
Because AACS (Advanced Access Content
System) is approved as content protection
system for Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use
of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD
format, certain restrictions are imposed on
playback, analog signal output, etc., of AACS
protected contents. The operation of this
product and restrictions on this product may
vary depending on your time of purchase
as those restrictions may be adopted and
or changed by AACS after the production of
this product.
Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are
additionally used as content protection
systems for Blu-ray Disc format, which
imposes certain restrictions including
playback restrictions for BD-ROM Mark
andor BD+ protected contents. To obtain
additional information on AACS, BD-ROM
Mark, BD+, or this product, please contact
an authorized Customer Service Center.
Many BD-ROM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 programs, videotapes,
BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs and other
materials may subMect you to civil andor
criminal liability.
Important Notice for TV colour
system
The colour system of this player differs
according to currently playing discs.
For example, when the player plays the disc
recorded in the NTSC colour system, the image
is output as an NTSC signal.
Only the multi system colour TV can receive all
signals output from the player.
If you have a PAL colour system TV, you will
see Must distorted images when using discs
or video contents recorded in NTSC.
The multi system colour TV changes the
colour system automatically according to
input signals. In case that the colour system
is not changed automatically, turn it off and
then on to see normal images on screen.
Even if the disc recorded in NTSC colour
system are well displayed on your TV, these
may not be recorded correctly on your
recorder.

Table of Contents
1 Before you start
6 Introduction
6 – Supplied accessories
6 – Accessories of speaker box (MCS-838,
MCS-737)
6 – Accessories of speaker box (MCS-636,
MCS-535)
6 – Accessories of speaker box (MCS-434,
MCS-333)
7 – Putting the batteries in the remote control
7 – Software update
7 – About operation of this player from a
mobile device (iPod, iPhone, iPad etc.)
8 – Types of discs/les that can be played
15 – Trademarks and licenses
17 – Remote control
19 Front panel
20 Rear panel
2 Connecting
21 Assemble the speakers
21 – Speaker setup for MCS-838, MCS-737
22 – Wall mounting the speaker for MCS-838,
MCS-737
23 – Additional notes on speaker for MCS-838,
MCS-737
23 – Positioning the system for MCS-838, MCS-
737
24 – Speaker setup for MCS-636, MCS-535
26 – Wall mounting the speaker for MCS-636,
MCS-535
27 – Additional notes on speaker for MCS-636,
MCS-535
27 – Positioning the system for MCS-636, MCS-
535
28 – Speaker setup for MCS-434, MCS-333
28 – Wall mounting the speaker for MCS-434,
MCS-333
29 – Additional notes on speaker for MCS-434,
MCS-333
29 – Positioning the system for MCS-434, MCS-
333
30 Connecting to Your TV
30 – HDMI connection
30 Antenna connection
31 Connections with external device
31 – AUX connection
31 – PORTABLE IN connection
32 – OPTICAL IN connection
32 – HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 connection
33 Connecting to your Home Network
33 – Wired network connection
34 – Wireless network connection (MCS-838/
MCS-636/MCS-434 only)
34 – Wireless network setup
(MCS-838/MCS-636/MCS-434 only)
36 – WPS setup (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
(MCS-838/MCS-636/MCS-434 only)
38 USB device connection
38 – About USB devices
38 – Connecting the USB device
3 Getting Started
39 Making settings using the Setup Navigator
menu
40 Operating the TV with the player’s remote
control
41 – TV preset code list
4 Playback
42 Playing discs or les
43 – Forward and reverse scanning
43 – Playing specic chapters, tracks or les
43 – Skipping content
43 – Playing in slow motion
43 – Step forward and step reverse
43 – Playing a specic section within a title or
track repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
44 – Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
44 – Playing in the desired order (Programmed
Play)
45 – Making bookmarks
45 – Zoom
45 – Playing photos as slideshows
45 – Switching the camera angles
46 – Switching the subtitles
46 – Switching the audio
46 – Convert 2D image into 3D
46 – Switching the CD/SACD playback area
46 – Displaying the disc information
47 – Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE

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48 – Playback functions
49 Using the TOOLS menu
49 – Playing from a specic time (Time Search)
50 – Playing a specic title, chapter, track or le
(Search)
50 – Playing specied range of discs, titles or
chapter (track/le) in random order
50 Continuing playback from a specied
position (Continued Viewing Playback)
5 Playback from Home Media
Gallery
51 About Home Media Gallery
51 – About network playback
53 Playback le on the network
53 Disc/USB playback
53 – Playing back image les
53 – Switch Play Mode
54 Playing in the desired order (Playlist)
54 – Adding tracks/les
54 – Playing the playlist
54 – Deleting tracks/les from the playlist
55 Copy les to a USB
55 – Select and copy a single le/folder
55 – Copy all les
56 Use the unit’s Wi-Fi Direct™ function (MCS-
838/MCS-636/MCS-434 only)
56 – Display the Wi-Fi Direct mode screen
56 – Connect to mobile device
57 – Connect using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup)
57 – Connect using mobile device’s Wi-Fi Direct
function
57 – Playback photos, music and video les
from a mobile device
58 – Ending Wi-Fi Direct connection
58 – Change SSID and password
6 Playing the web contents
59 Available web contents
59 Playing the items
59 Enjoying YouTube
7 Other Operating
60 Recording Audio CD to a USB device
61 iPod/iPhone/iPad playback (MCS-838/MCS-
636/MCS-434 only)
61 – Connect an iPod/iPhone/iPad
62 – Playing your iPod/iPhone/iPad
63 Radio Operations
63 – Listening to the radio
63 – Presetting the radio stations
63 – Deleting all the saved stations
63 – Improving poor FM reception
63 – FM Recording
64 Karaoke
64 – Enjoying Karaoke
66 Sound
8 Advanced settings
67 Changing the settings
67 – Operating the initial setup screen
74 – Software updating
75 – Restoring all the settings to the factory
default settings
76 – Language code table and country/area
code table
9 Troubleshooting
77 – Picture
78 – Sound
78 – Playback
79 – Network
81 – Wireless LAN (MCS-838/MCS-636/MCS-
434 only)
81 – iPod/iPhone/iPad (MCS-838/MCS-636/
MCS-434 only)
82 – Others
10 Appendix
83 Specications
86 Maintenance
86 – Handling the unit
86 – Notes on discs
87 Important Information Relating to Network
Services