Pioneer S-HTD340 operating instructions Before you start Chapter, Features, What’s in the box

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Chapter 1

Before you start

Features

•24-bit / 96kHz compatible DAC This system is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail.

•Surround sound entertainment with Dolby Digital and DTS software

The built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders let you enjoy great surround sound with Dolby Digital and DTS discs.

•Pure Cinema progressive scan video When connected to a progressive scan- compatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs, you can enjoy extremely stable, flicker free images, with the same frame refresh rate as the original movie.

What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the main system box when you open it.

•Remote control

•AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2

•Video cable (yellow plugs)

•AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

•Power cord

•These operating instructions

•Warranty card

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the speaker box when you open it.

•Speaker cables x6

•Non-skid pads for speakers (1 sheet)

•Picture zoom

See Zooming the screen on page 51.

•MP3 and WMA compatibility

See Compressed audio compatibility on page 9.

•JPEG compatibility

See JPEG file compatibility on page 9.

•Graphical on-screen displays

Setting up and using your DVD home theater system is made easy using the graphical on- screen displays.

•Energy saving design

This system is designed to use 0.5 W of power when in standby.

Putting the batteries in the remote control

•Open the battery compartment cover and insert the batteries as shown.

Use two AA/R6P batteries and follow the

indications ( , ) inside the compartment. Close the cover when you’re finished.

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:

• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.

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Contents Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Protect your new investmentWash hands after handling Important Safety Instructions Energy-saving design Contents Initial Settings menu Using the timerSurround sound and other settings Video Adjust menuBefore you start Chapter FeaturesPutting the batteries in the remote control Before you startCD-R/RW compatibility Disc / content format playback compatibilityUsing the remote control Before you startJpeg file compatibility PC-created disc compatibilityCompressed audio compatibility About WMAConnecting up Chapter Connecting upConnecting the speakers Placing the speakers Connecting upOn each wire Match the colored wire with the color-codedFront left Wall-mounting the surround speaker system Connecting to your TVBefore mounting Connecting using the component video output Connecting using the S-video outputProjection monitor receiver Plasma displayListening to TV audio through this system Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma displayTo switch SR+ mode on/off, press SR+ Shift + Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayAM loop antenna Connecting up Connecting the supplied antennasPull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires Assembling the loop antennaFM wire antenna Connecting the powerControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Controls and displays 12 2 PRO Logic II Timer indicatorsSpeaker indicators RPT and RPT-1Controls and displays Remote control QUIET/MIDNIGHT Cursor buttons, Enter and tuning buttonsTune + ST +Display Shift + 8 Timer Shift + 6CH Level Shift + 5 SR+ Shift + 7Getting started Switching on and setting upGetting started Chapter Setting the clock Using the Room SetupGetting started To select a room type then press Enter Setting up the remote to control your TVPlaying discs Getting started Using the on-screen displaysPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Basic playback controlsLast Memory below Using the front panel controlsResume and Last Memory Resume and Last MemoryPress Exchange to open the disc tray Changing discsPress Exchange or OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray DVD-Video disc menus Why won’t the disc I loaded play?Listening to the radio Video CD PBC menusTune to a frequency Press Enter to save the station presetImproving poor FM reception Memorizing stationsIf necessary, start playback of the external source Listening to station presetsListening to other sources Select the source you want to listen toListening to your system Chapter Auto listening modePress Surround to select the ‘Auto’ listening mode Listening to your systemUse the cursor up/down buttons Dolby Pro Logic II Music settingsUse the cursor up/down buttons to adjust the setting Listening to your system Listening in surround soundPress repeatedly to select from Using Front SurroundListening in stereo Listening with headphonesAdjusting the Advanced and Front Surround effect level Listening to your systemListening to your system Enhancing dialogue Using Quiet and Midnight listening modesListening with a virtual surround back speaker Boosting the bass level Listening to your system Adjusting the bass and treblePress Sound Mode To adjust the soundScanning discs Playing only CDs and WMA/ MP3 discs CD modePlaying discs Playing discs ChapterFrame advance/frame reverse Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discLooping a section of a disc Using repeat playTo resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menu Select a repeat play option Using random playSelect a random play option Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program options Creating and editing a DVD program listPress Home Menu and select ‘Play Mode’ Select ‘Program’ from the list of functions on the leftTo play the program list, press play Creating and editing a non- DVD program listPress Enter to add the highlighted item to the program list Add further items to the program list in the same wayProgram Program Step Disc Folder Track Press Enter to start playback Select a search modeSearching a disc Other functions available from the program menuZooming the screen Playing discs Switching subtitlesSwitching DVD audio language Switching camera anglesOSD disc information Displaying disc informationFront panel display information Playing a Jpeg slideshow Using the Jpeg Disc Navigator and Photo BrowserViewing Jpeg discs Viewing Jpeg discs ChapterViewing Jpeg discs Using the Photo BrowserUse the cursor buttons Navigate Set the switch-off time Using the timerUsing the timer Chapter Setting the wake-up timerSetting the sleep timer Using the timerTurning the wake-up timer on/off To select ‘Sleep?’ then press Enter To select a switch-off time then pressTo check how much time is left, repeat steps 1 Using the System Setup menu Surround sound and other settings ChapterSurround and sound setup options SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays Surround sound and other settingsFunction setting for L2 input Function setting for DVD inputFunction setting for TV input Function setting for L1 inputWhen you’re done, press Enter to exit test tone setup Creating your own presets Video Adjust menuVideo Adjust menu Chapter Video AdjustVideo Output settings Initial Settings menuInitial Settings menu Chapter Using the Initial Settings menuLanguage settings Initial Settings menuDisplay settings Options Registering a new passwordParental Lock Select ‘Password Change’ Changing your passwordSetting/changing the Parental Lock Setting/changing the Country codeAdditional information Chapter Optional system settingsSystem Setup menu options in standby Additional informationTitles, chapters and tracks Resetting the systemUsing and taking care of discs Additional informationStoring discs Handling discsDiscs to avoid Proper installation and maintenance of this system External FM antenna Connecting external antennasConnecting auxiliary components External AM antennaTo select ‘R.Mode On’ or ‘R.Mode Off’ Recording modePress Sound Mode Use the Use Buttons to select ‘Rec Mode?’See Using the remote control on Additional information TroubleshootingGeneral Sound Demo shows DVD/CD/Video CD playerSTANDBY/ON button Tuner WMA/MP3/JPEG discsError Messages Standard TV users Selecting languages using the language code listAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats Widescreen TV usersCountry code list Additional information Language code listMarantz Additional information Preset code listDolby Digital Additional information GlossaryAdditional information Specifications Subwoofer Accessories Speaker systemPage Pioneer Corporation