Pioneer HTP-500 User manual

HTP-500
S-SWR500
SX-SWR1
Audio/Video Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer
Speaker System
5.1 ch Surround System
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel.
IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug
must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.
If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of
safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows;
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter Nor coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter Lor coloured RED.
How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.
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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Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S.
Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;
5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872;
7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S.
and worldwide patents issued & pending.
DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS
logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master
Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©
1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
These symbols are only valid
in the European Union.
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(Symbol examples for batteries)
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Setup Guide
What’s in the box
Please confirm that the following items are all supplied.
1
SYSTEM
SYSTEM TV CONTROL
CH
VOL
DIMMER SIGNAL SEL
BD MENU
DISPLAY
SURROUND SYSTEM
CH
CH
ENTER
ENTER
MUTE
INPUT
SOURCE
Large non-skid pads
(for receiver subwoofer) x4
Dry cell batteries
(AAA size IEC R03) x2
Microphone (for Auto
MCACC setup) x1
Remote control x1
Receiver subwoofer x1
FM wire antenna x1
Operating instructions
(This document)
Power cords x2
Receiver subwoofer (SX-SWR1) box
A
C C
DE
B
Speakers (S-SWR500) box
Front speakers x2
Speaker cables
(for front speaker x2, for center speaker x1,
for surround speaker x2)
Brackets x2
Small non-skid pads
(for speaker stand bases) x18
Center speakers x2
Surround speakers x2 Mounting brackets x6 Screws x8
Commercially available
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Connection
1 2
A
A
A
B
B
CC
C D E
DE
CC
B
E D B A
FRONT - L
FRONT
- R
CENTER
SURROUND
- L
SURROUND
- R
A
B
C
D
E
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
VIDEO IN
6
C
White
Red
Green
Blue
Grey
For enjoying your self
(MCACC)
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For enjoying your self (MCACC)
2
SYSTEM SOURCE
SYSTEM TV CONTROL
CH
INPUT
ENTER
ENTER
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Manual SP Setup
Return
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Manual SP Setup
Return
1.Auto MCACC
Now Analyzing
Environment Check
Ambient Noise
Speaker YES/NO
Return
1.Auto MCACC
Check!
OK
Return
10:Next
Front
Center
Surr
Surr. Back
Subwoofer
[ YES ]
[ YES ]
[ YES ]
[YESx2]
[ YES ]
33
-
35
?
VIDEO1
On
On
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Home theater
3
SYSTEM SOURCE
SYSTEM SOURCE
SYSTEM SOURCE
SYSTEM TV CONTROL
CH
VOL
INPUT
BD/DVD Radio
SYSTEM TV CONTROL
CH
VOL
DIMMER SIGNAL SEL
BD MENU
INPUT
ENTER
VIDEO1
BD/DVD
TUNER
SYSTEM SOURCE
ENTER
55
On
On
Off
Off
Off
On
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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
.
Contents
Setup Guide .....................................4
For enjoying your self (MCACC).....6
Home theater...................................7
01 Speaker Setup
Safety precautions when setting up. . . . . .10
Home theater sound setup . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Preparing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Wall mounting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . .12
Before mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Additional notes on speaker placement. . .13
02 Connecting up
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Making cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . .15
About video outputs connection . . . . . . .15
HDMI cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Analog audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Digital audio cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Connect your TV (For TV audio) . . . . . . . . .17
Connecting your TV and playback
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Connecting your component with no
HDMI terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR
and other video sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Connecting a satellite receiver or other
digital set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Connecting other audio components. . . . .22
Connecting to the front panel video
terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Connecting an iPod/iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Connecting using an optional cable . . . .23
Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Connecting the FM antenna . . . . . . . . . . .24
Connecting external antennas. . . . . . . . .24
Use the PRE OUT outputs to connect
the surround back speakers . . . . . . . . . . .25
Plugging in the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
03 Controls and displays
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Putting the batteries in the remote
control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
04 Getting started
Changing the TV format setting. . . . . . . . . 33
Changing the frequency step . . . . . . . . . . 33
Automatically setting up for surround
sound (MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Other problems when using
the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Basic operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
05 iPod/USB playback
Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
iPod playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Watching photos and video content . . . . 39
About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Playing a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Compressed audio compatibility. . . . . . . 41
06 Using the tuner
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Improving FM stereo sound . . . . . . . . . . 42
Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Listening to station presets. . . . . . . . . . . 43
Naming preset stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
07 Listening to your system
Selecting Listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the Advanced surround effects. . . 45
Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using Front Stage Surround Advance . . . . 45
Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Sound Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . 46
Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . 46
Functions when surround back speakers
are connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Surround sound mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using surround back channel
processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting the Up Mix function . . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting the Audio options. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
08 The System Setup menu
Using the System Setup menu. . . . . . . . . 52
Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Speaker Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
09 Controlling the rest of your
system
Setting the remote to control other
components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Selecting preset codes directly. . . . . . . . . 55
Clearing all the remote control settings . . 55
Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Controls for other components . . . . . . . . 57
Preset Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
10 Additional information
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Important information regarding
the HDMI connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
iPod messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
USB messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Resetting the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
SX-SWR1 Receiver subwoofer . . . . . . . . 67
S-SWR500 Speaker system . . . . . . . . . . 67
Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Chapter 1
Speaker Setup
Safety precautions when
setting up
When assembling the speakers, lay them down
flat on their side to avoid accidents or injury.
Make sure to use a stable surface when
assembling, setting up, and placing the
speakers.
If the speakers are to be used in a stacked
configuration, always use the provided
brackets to secure them together (page 11).
Home theater sound setup
This is a standard multichannel surround
sound speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel
home theater sound. The front left and right
speakers should be about 1.8 m to 2.7 m apart.
Preparing the speakers
1 Attach the non-skid pads to the base of
each speakers and the receiver subwoofer.
For front, center and surround speakers:
Use the supplied adhesive to attach three pads
to the base (bottom) of each speaker.
For subwoofer:
Use the supplied adhesive to attach four large
pads to the base of subwoofer.
Front left
Front right
Surround left Surround right
Listening position
Subwoofer
Center Center
*When center speakers are placed in the center.
Center
Front left Front right
Small non-skid pads
Large non-skid pads
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2 (When mounting center speakers to right
and left) Stack the speakers and fix with the
bracket.
Each speaker is provided with a color-coded
indicator on the model label on the rear side to
assist identification. Refer to the color
indicators and install the speakers correctly.
As shown in the illustration, stack the
speakers. Align the bracket with the respective
upper and lower screw holes as shown in each
figure below and fasten the screws securely.
Caution
• Do not attempt to carry the speakers when
they are connected with the bracket. Doing
so may cause damage to the bracket or
worsen damage to the bracket and
speakers in the event they are dropped.
3 Connect each speaker.
Connect the wires to the speaker. Each
speaker in the illustration can be identified by
means of the color-coded indicator provided
on the rear-surface label.
Front left: White
Front right: Red
Center: Green
Surround left: Blue
Surround right: Gray
Match the color-coded wire with the color
indicator on the label, then insert the color-
coded wire into the red (+) side and the other
wire into the black (–) side.
• When connecting the center speakers,
connect the Y-cable dual end to the two
center speakers in the same way.
Model label
Color indicator
Left Right
Green
Center
speaker
Front
speaker
Green
White Red
Bracket
Screw
Center
speaker
Front
speaker
Black (–)
Red (+) Color-coded wire
Y-cable
To receiver subwoofer
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Connect the other end to the color-coded
speaker terminals on the rear of the receiver
subwoofer.
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.
• After connecting the plugs, pull lightly on
the cables to make sure that the ends of
the cables are securely connected to the
terminals. Poor connections can create
noise and interruptions on the sound.
• If the cable’s wires happen to be pushed
out of the terminals, allowing the wires to
come into contact with each other, it
places an excessive additional load on the
amp. This may cause the amp to stop
functioning, and may even damage the
amp.
Wall mounting the speakers
All the speakers (except the subwoofer, which
should be placed on the ground) have holes for
mounting brackets, and depending on the
speaker setup you choose, you can wall-mount
the front, center and surround speakers.
• Make sure to tighten the supplied screw as
securely as possible when attaching the
bracket to the back of the speaker.
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.
Black (–)
Color-coded wire
Color-coded tab (+)
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Additional notes on speaker
placement
• Install the main front left and right
speakers at an equal distance from the TV.
• Install the surround speakers slightly
above ear level for optimum effect.
Precautions:
• When installing the center speaker on top
of the TV, be sure to secure it with tape or
some other suitable means. Otherwise, the
speaker may fall from the TV due to
external shocks such as earthquakes,
endangering those nearby or damaging
the speaker.
• The front, center and surround speakers
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 subwoofer to the wall or
ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury.
Mounting bracket
(supplied)
Screw (supplied)
5 mm to 7 mm
Mounting screw
(not supplied) 5 mm
10 mm
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Chapter 2
Connecting up
Rear panel
1 Coaxial/Optical digital audio inputs (x3)
Use for digital audio sources, including DVD
players/recorders, digital satellite receivers,
CD players, etc.
2 HDMI inputs (x3)/output (x1)
Multiple inputs and one output for high-quality
audio/video connection to compatible HDMI
devices.
3 FM antenna socket
4 Stereo analog audio inputs/outputs
Use for connection to audio sources such as
CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc.
5 Surround back pre-amplifier outputs
Use to connect separate amplifiers for
surround back channels.
6 MCACC SETUP MIC jack
Use to connect the supplied microphone for
the Auto MCACC setup (page 33).
7 Video inputs/outputs
Use for connection to video sources, such as
DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc.
8 AC IN – Power inlet
9
SPEAKERS terminals
Match the colors of the speaker cables to their
respective connectors.
1
1 2
7
8
9
6
5
4
3
21
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Making cable connections
Make sure not to bend the cables over the top
of this unit. If this happens, the magnetic field
produced by the transformers in this unit may
cause a humming noise from the speakers.
Caution
• When connecting this system or changing
connections, be sure to switch power off
and disconnect the power cord from the
wall socket.
After completing all connections, connect
the power cords to the wall socket.
About video outputs connection
This system is not loaded with a video
converter. When you use HDMI cable for
connecting to the input device, the same
cables should be used for connecting to the TV.
HDMI cables
The HDMI cables transfers uncompressed
digital video, as well as almost every kind of
digital audio that the connected component is
compatible with, including DVD-video, DVD-
Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-
HD Master Audio (see below for limitations),
Video CD/Super VCD, CD, SACD (DSD 2 ch
only) and 192 kHz/8 ch (Max. number of
channel inputs) PCM.1
Be careful to connect the terminal in the
proper direction.
About HDMI
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
supports both video and audio on a single
digital connection for use with DVD players,
DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices.
HDMI was developed to provide the
technologies of High Bandwidth Digital
Content Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital
Visual Interface (DVI) in one specification.
HDCP is used to protect digital content
transmitted and received by DVI-compliant
displays.
HDMI has the capability to support standard,
enhanced, or high-definition video plus
standard to multi-channel surround-sound
audio. HDMI features include uncompressed
digital video, a bandwidth of up to 2.2 gigabytes
per second (with HDTV signals), one connector
(instead of several cables and connectors),
and communication between the AV source
and AV devices such as DTVs.
This system is also compatible with the
DeepColor and x.v.Color feature (x.v.Color is
trademarks of Sony Corporation).
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
Note
1 • Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 49 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in
Choosing the input signal on page 36 to HDMI, if you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or flat screen TV
(no sound will be heard from this system).
• If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat screen TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your
component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be
displayed. In this case, use a (analog) composite connection.
• The signals input from the (analog) composite video inputs of this unit will not be output from the HDMI OUT.
• When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be
received.
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Important
• Compared to existing digital audio
transmission formats (optical and coaxial),
HDMI format digital audio transmissions
requires a longer time to be recognized.
Due to this, interruption in the audio may
occur when switching between formats or
beginning playback.
Additionally, turning on/off the component
connected to this unit’s HDMI OUT
terminal or disconnecting/connecting the
HDMI cable may cause noise or
interrupted audio.
Analog audio cables
Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect
analog audio components. These cables are
typically red and white, and you should
connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals
and white plugs to L (left) terminals.
Digital audio cables
Commercially available coaxial digital audio
cables or optical cables should be used to
connect digital components to this system.1
Coaxial digital audio cable
Optical cable
Standard RCA video cables
These cables are the most common type of
video connection and are used to connect to
the composite video terminals. The yellow
plugs distinguish them from cables for audio.
Note
1 • When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical
socket.
• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.
• You can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial digital connections.
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Connect your TV (For TV audio)
This will allow you to play the sound from the TV’s built-in tuner.
• Connect the analog audio outputs from
your TV to the TV/SAT inputs on this system.
Use a stereo RCA phono cable.
•IfyourTVhasabuilt-in digital decoder, you
can also connect an optical digital audio
output from your TV to the DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN 2 (AUX) input on this system.
Use an optical cable for the connection.1
1
1 2
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
ANALOG
RL
AUDIO OUT
TV
Select one
Note
1 In this case, you’ll need to tell the system which digital input you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal
on page 36).
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Connecting your TV and playback components
Connecting using HDMI
If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can
connect it to this system using a commercially available HDMI cable.
1 Connect the HDMI output on your BD/
DVD player to the HDMI BD/DVD IN input on
this system.
Use an HDMI cable for the connection.
2 Connect the HDMI OUT on this system to
an HDMI input on your TV.
3 Connect the MONITOR OUT on this
system to the composite video input on your
TV.
The OSD will not appear if you have connected
using the HDMI output to your TV. Use
composite connections for system setup.
Use a standard RCA video cable.
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1 2
1 1
2
3
VIDEO IN
HDMI OUTHDMI IN HDMI OUT
HDMI/DVI-compatible
monitor or flat screen TV
HDMI/DVI-equipped
component
HDMI/DVI-compatible
Blu-ray disc player
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Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal
This diagram shows connections of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no
HDMI terminal to the system.
1 Connect the composite video output on
your DVD player to the VIDEO BD/DVD input
on this system.
Use a standard RCA video cable.
2 Connect the audio output on your DVD
player to the AUDIO BD/DVD IN inputs on this
system.
Use a stereo RCA phono cable. If your component
has a digital output, you can also use an optical
cable or coaxial cable for the connection.
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3 Connect the MONITOR OUT on this system
to the composite video input on your TV.
Use a standard RCA video cable.
1
1 2
1
2 3
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
ANALOG
RL
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICALCOAXIAL
TV
DVD player, etc.
Select one
Note
1 In this case, you’ll need to tell the system which digital input you connected the component to (see Choosing the input
signal on page 36).
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Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources
This system has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video
recorders, including VCRs and HDD/DVD recorders.
1 Connect the composite video output on
your video component to the VIDEO DVR/VCR
input on this system.
Use a standard RCA video cable.
• If the video component connected is
equipped with an HDMI output, an HDMI
cable may also be used for connection. In
this case, use an HDMI cable to connect
the TV as well.
2 Connect the VIDEO DVR/VCR OUT on this
system to the composite video input on your
video component.
3 Connect the audio output on your video
component to the AUDIO DVR/VCR IN inputs
on this system.
Use a stereo RCA phono cable. If your
component has a digital output, you can also
use an optical cable or coaxial cable for the
connection.1
4 Connect a video inputs on the recorder to
the VIDEO DVR/VCR output on this system.
Use a standard RCA video cable.
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1 2
HDMI OUT
ANALOG
RL
AUDIO IN
ANALOG
RL
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
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Select one Select one
DVR, VCR, LD player, etc.
Note
1 In this case, you’ll need to tell the system which digital input you connected the component to (see Choosing the input
signal on page 36
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