Pioneer S-HTD340 PC-created disc compatibility, Compressed audio compatibility, About WMA

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•WMA/MP3/JPEG file playback on DVD-R/ RW: No

PC-created disc compatibility

Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information.

Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are not compatible with this player.

Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information.

Compressed audio compatibility

•Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA)

•Sampling rates: 32, 44.1 or 48kHz

•Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher recom- mended)

•VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 playback: Yes

•VBR WMA playback: No

•WMA lossless encoding compatible: No

•DRM (Digital Rights Management) compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not play in this player). See also DRM in the Glossary on page 80.

•File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be used for the player to recognize MP3 and WMA files – do not use for other file types)

•File structure: Up to 999 files per folder

About WMA

The Windows Media® logo printed on the box indicates that this player can playback Windows Media Audio content.

WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded by using Windows

Media® Player version 7, 7.1, Windows Media®

Player for Windows® XP, or Windows Media® Player 9 Series.

Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.

JPEG file compatibility

•Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.1* still image files up to 8 mega- pixels are supported (maximum resolution is 5120 x 5120 pixels).

*File format used by digital still cameras

•File extensions: .jpg (must be used for the player to recognize JPEG files – do not use for other file types)

•File structure: Up to 999 files per folder

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Contents Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Protect your new investmentWash hands after handling Important Safety Instructions Energy-saving design Contents Surround sound and other settings Using the timerVideo Adjust menu Initial Settings menuPutting the batteries in the remote control FeaturesBefore you start Before you start ChapterUsing the remote control Disc / content format playback compatibilityBefore you start CD-R/RW compatibilityCompressed audio compatibility PC-created disc compatibilityAbout WMA Jpeg file compatibilityConnecting up Connecting up ChapterConnecting the speakers On each wire Connecting upMatch the colored wire with the color-coded Placing the speakersFront left Connecting to your TV Wall-mounting the surround speaker systemBefore 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 displayPull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires Connecting up Connecting the supplied antennasAssembling the loop antenna AM loop antennaFM wire antenna Connecting the powerControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Speaker indicators Timer indicatorsRPT and RPT-1 12 2 PRO Logic IIControls and displays Remote control Tune + Cursor buttons, Enter and tuning buttonsST + QUIET/MIDNIGHTCH Level Shift + 5 Timer Shift + 6SR+ Shift + 7 Display Shift + 8Switching on and setting up Getting startedGetting started Chapter Using the Room Setup Setting the clockGetting 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 controlsResume and Last Memory Using the front panel controlsResume and Last Memory Last Memory belowChanging discs Press Exchange to open the disc trayPress 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 menusImproving poor FM reception Press Enter to save the station presetMemorizing stations Tune to a frequencyListening to other sources Listening to station presetsSelect the source you want to listen to If necessary, start playback of the external sourcePress Surround to select the ‘Auto’ listening mode Auto listening modeListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterUse the cursor up/down buttons to adjust the setting Dolby Pro Logic II Music settingsListening to your system Listening in surround sound Use the cursor up/down buttonsPress repeatedly to select from Using Front SurroundAdjusting the Advanced and Front Surround effect level Listening with headphonesListening to your system Listening in stereoUsing Quiet and Midnight listening modes Listening to your system Enhancing dialogueListening with a virtual surround back speaker Press Sound Mode Listening to your system Adjusting the bass and trebleTo adjust the sound Boosting the bass levelPlaying discs Playing only CDs and WMA/ MP3 discs CD modePlaying discs Chapter Scanning discsFrame advance/frame reverse Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discUsing repeat play Looping a section of a discTo resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menu Using random play Select a repeat play optionSelect a random play option Press Home Menu and select ‘Play Mode’ Creating and editing a DVD program listSelect ‘Program’ from the list of functions on the left Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program optionsPress Enter to add the highlighted item to the program list Creating and editing a non- DVD program listAdd further items to the program list in the same way To play the program list, press playProgram Program Step Disc Folder Track Searching a disc Select a search modeOther functions available from the program menu Press Enter to start playbackSwitching DVD audio language Playing discs Switching subtitlesSwitching camera angles Zooming the screenDisplaying disc information OSD disc informationFront panel display information Viewing Jpeg discs Using the Jpeg Disc Navigator and Photo BrowserViewing Jpeg discs Chapter Playing a Jpeg slideshowUsing the Photo Browser Viewing Jpeg discsUse the cursor buttons Navigate Using the timer Chapter Using the timerSetting the wake-up timer Set the switch-off timeUsing the timer Setting the sleep timerTurning the wake-up timer on/off To select a switch-off time then press To select ‘Sleep?’ then press EnterTo check how much time is left, repeat steps 1 Surround sound and other settings Chapter Using the System Setup menuSurround and sound setup options SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays Surround sound and other settingsFunction setting for TV input Function setting for DVD inputFunction setting for L1 input Function setting for L2 inputWhen you’re done, press Enter to exit test tone setup Video Adjust menu Chapter Video Adjust menuVideo Adjust Creating your own presetsInitial Settings menu Chapter Initial Settings menuUsing the Initial Settings menu Video Output settingsInitial Settings menu Language settingsDisplay settings Registering a new password OptionsParental Lock Setting/changing the Parental Lock Changing your passwordSetting/changing the Country code Select ‘Password Change’System Setup menu options in standby Optional system settingsAdditional information Additional information ChapterUsing and taking care of discs Resetting the systemAdditional information Titles, chapters and tracksHandling discs Storing discsDiscs to avoid Proper installation and maintenance of this system Connecting auxiliary components Connecting external antennasExternal AM antenna External FM antennaPress Sound Mode Use the Use Recording modeButtons to select ‘Rec Mode?’ To select ‘R.Mode On’ or ‘R.Mode Off’Additional information Troubleshooting See Using the remote control onGeneral DVD/CD/Video CD player Sound Demo showsSTANDBY/ON button Tuner WMA/MP3/JPEG discsError Messages Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats Selecting languages using the language code listWidescreen TV users Standard 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