Pioneer XV-DV505 manual Adjusting the sound Using Midnight and Quiet listening, Muting the sound

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08Adjusting the sound

Using Midnight and Quiet listening

• Default setting: OFF

The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume at which you’re listening.

The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive bass or treble in a sound source. You can use this feature if the music is a little bit harsh and you would like a smoother sound.

•Press QUIET/MIDNIGHT repeatedly to switch between QUIET, MIDNIGHT and OFF.

Muting the sound

Use the mute button if you need to momen- tarily turn off any sound coming out of the speakers.

•Press MUTE to switch off the volume. To switch the sound back on, adjust the volume or press MUTE again.

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Reducing the TV and line signal levels

• Default setting:OFF

Some sources may produce a high signal level which may produce unpleasant distortion from the speakers. In such cases, you may need to reduce the signal level of the auxiliary source (connected to the TV or line 1 inputs) by switching on the attenuator.

1Switch the system into standby.

2Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT + DVD SETUP).

3Use the / buttons to select TV ATT or LINE1 ATT.

4Use the / buttons to select ATT 6dB, ATT 10dB or OFF.

Use the ATT 10dB option for sources with especially high signal levels, and the ATT 6dB option for other source levels causing distortion.

5 Press ENTER to confirm.

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Contents XV-DV505 European model only Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenVentilation Before mountingContents Adjusting the sound Using the timerInitial Settings menu Playing sourcesBefore you start Introduction to home theater General disc compatibilityCD-R/RW compatibility Before you start DVD-R/RW compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility MP3 audio compatibilityTitles, chapters and tracks DVD Video regionsCDs and Video CDs are divided into tracks Controls and displays Front panel DVD/CDFM/AM Tuner STANDBY/ONControls and displays Remote control Controls and displays Display PGM RDMATT PRO LogicGetting started Setting the unit to match your TV system Press Enter again to finish setting upPress Enter to move on to the next screen Getting started Using the Quick Room Setup Setting the clockPress Timer SHIFT+6 Press Enter Use the / buttons to set the hourSetting up the remote to control your TV Getting startedChanging the clock format Use the / buttons to set the minute Press Enter to confirmGetting started Using the on-screen displays Playing discsPress 0 OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Why won’t the disc I loaded play? Press 3 6 to start playbackBasic playback controls SHIFT+MP3 disc DVD-Video disc menus Front panel controlsTOP Menu NumbersAutomatic power on buttons Listening to auxiliary componentsVideo CD PBC menus ¢ Displays the next menu page if there is oneUsing the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Playing discs IntroductionScanning discs Playing in slow motionTo resume normal playback, press Play Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speedFrame advance/frame reverse Looping a section of a discPress Enter on ‘AStart Point’ to set the loop start point Using repeat play Using the OSDUsing random play Using the front panel displayDuring DVD playback During CD/VCD/MP3 playbackChapter Random play Title Random Off Press DVD Setup and select ‘Play Mode’ Playing discs Creating program listsSelect ‘Program’ from the list of functions on the left Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program optionsEditing program lists using the OSD PressChapter from the list Name from the list Repeat to build up a program ListOther functions available from the OSD program menu Select a program play function Create/Edit See abovePlayback Start Starts playback of a saved program list Searching a disc Clearing a track from the program listClearing the program list Switching subtitles Switching DVD audio languagesZooming the screen Switching camera angles Displaying disc informationUse the cursor buttons to change the zoomed area DVD displaysCD and Video CD displays MP3 disc displaysVideo CD displays except during PBC play CD displaysPress repeatedly to switch between AM and FM There are three tuning modes-manual, auto, and high-speedListening to the radio Choosing stations Improving poor FM receptionListening to station presets Press Enter to save the station presetListening to the radio Memorizing stations Listening to the radio An introduction to RDS NewsCurrent affairs General informationUsing the RDS display Listening to the radioSearching for RDS programs FrequencySetting up for surround sound Front speaker distance settingCenter speaker distance setting Surround speaker distance settingSurround speaker distance setting Front speaker distance settingCenter speaker distance setting Dynamic range control settingSetting the relative volume level of each channel Dual mono settingLFE attenuator setting Volume Playing sources Using the multi-channel sound modes AutoSurround modes Advanced Surround modesPlaying sources Listening to multi-channel playbackStereo Listening to a stereo source Auto Stereo Dolby Digital/DTS Auto Stereo Music MoviePlaying sources Using Advanced Surround Using the headphones with Advanced SurroundVirtual Surround SurroundAdjusting the sound Adjusting the bass and treble Adjusting the effect levelBoosting the bass level OFFAdjusting the sound Using Midnight and Quiet listening Reducing the TV and line signal levelsMuting the sound Using the timer Setting the wake-up timer Set the switch-off timeFront panel to select the radio as your Source Prepare the sourceUsing the timer Setting the sleep timerTurning the wake-up timer on/off Press EnterInitial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu Video settingsDefault 43 Letterbox TV ScreenInitial Settings menu Language settingsVideo Out Audio LanguageDisplay settings DVD Menu LanguageSubtitle Display OSD LanguageAngle Indicator Registering a new passwordOptions Parental LockChanging your password Setting/changing the Parental Lock levelSetting/changing the Country Code You may also want to refer to the Country code list onSelect ‘Country Code’ Select a country codeAdditional information Switching off the demo Setting the TV formatResetting the unit Dimming the displayAdditional information Child Lock Additional information Using discs with this unit Handling discsStoring discs Discs to avoidHints on installation Cleaning the pickup lensProblems with condensation Moving the unitConnecting auxiliary components Connecting external antennasAdditional information Additional connections External AM antennaAdditional information Additional information Troubleshooting Adjust the Master VolumeConnect the speakers properly refer to the Setup Guide English GeneralDVD/CD/Video CD player STANDBY/ON buttonError Messages TunerChild Lock CAN’T USEAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats Widescreen TV usersStandard TV users Additional information Language code list Country code listLanguage Language code letter, Language code Country, Country code, Country code letterPreset Code List CordesMagnavox Additional information Glossary MP3Regions DVD-Video only Sampling frequencyAdditional information Specifications Power cord caution Accessories Speaker systemSurround speakers SubwooferAdditional information Additional information Pioneer Electronics USA INC Pioneer Electronics of CANADA, INCPioneer Europe NV Pioneer Electronics DE Mexico S.A. 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