Pioneer XV-CX500, S-CX505 manual Connecting to your TV, Connecting using the component video output

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02Connecting up

External FM antenna

Use a PAL connector to hook up an external FM antenna.

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Connecting using the component video output

If your TV has component video inputs, you can use these instead of the standard video output

to connect this system to your TV.1 This should give you the best quality picture from the three types of video output available.

Use a component video cable to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to a set of component inputs on your TV.

Connecting to your TV

This system offers three types of video connections. If your TV has component video inputs, see Connecting using the component video output below.

1Use the supplied yellow video cable to connect the VIDEO OUT jack to a video input on your TV.

2Optionally: Use a stereo audio cable to connect the audio outs of your TV (or VCR) to the LINE IN jacks on the rear of this unit. This will enable you to hear the TV (or VCR) sound through this system. See Connecting auxiliary components below for more on this.

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About progressive scan video

Compared to interlace video, progressive scan video effectively doubles the scanning rate of the picture, resulting in a very stable, flicker- free image. Progressive scan video is available only from the component video output.

Compatibility of this player with progressive-scan and high-definition TVs.

This player is compatible with progressive video Macro Vision System Copy Guard.2

Note

1The component video output is switchable between interlaced and progressive formats. See Video Output settings on page 42.

2 Consumers should note that not all high-definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output (Interlace). If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center.

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Contents CX303 Ventilation Caution Operating EnvironmentFor Taiwan exclusively Information to UserThank you for buying this Pioneer product Initial Settings menu Adjusting the soundAudio Settings and Video Adjust menu USB playbackChecking what’s in the box Before you startBefore you start Chapter Loading the batteriesPlacing the subwoofer Before you start Range of the remote control unitAttaching the non-skid pads Removing the speaker grillesBefore you start Attaching the brackets Standard surround/Front surround setup Front surround modeFront surround setup Extra Power mode CX500 model onlyBefore you start Wall-mounting the speakers Connecting up Connecting up ChapterConnecting up To Main unitCX505/CX500 model only Connecting up Multichannel speaker connectionsHints on speaker placement External AM antenna Connecting the radio antennasConnecting external antennas Up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the AMExternal FM antenna Connecting to your TVConnecting using the component video output About progressive scan videoConnecting the power Congratulations! You’re done setting upControls and displays Chapter VolumeControls and displays AudioSound Remote controlControls and displays Display Controls and displays Display ReturnSleep MuteGetting started Chapter Using the on-screen displaysGetting started Playing discsDVD-Video disc menus Getting startedBasic playback controls Video CD/Super VCD PBC menusReducing AM reception noise Listening to the radioImproving FM stereo sound EnterDimming the display Getting started Memorizing stationsListening to other sources Home theater sound setup Setting up for surround soundSetting up for surround sound Chapter For Extra Power mode Setting up for surround soundSetting the channel levels Use the / buttons to adjust the speaker levels in turnHome theater sound Chapter Auto listening modeHome theater sound About the listening modesUsing the Front Surround mode Home theater sound Using Front SurroundListening with headphones Using the Extra Power modeScanning discs Frame advance/frame reverse Disc playback featuresDisc playback features Chapter Playing in slow motion Pauses the slideshow or audio press again to restart Disc playback featuresWhile the slideshow is running Select a view optionDuring playback, press Home Menu and select ‘Play Mode’ Using repeat playLooping a section of a disc Creating a program list Using random playUsing the OSD Select ‘Repeat’ then select a repeat play Option.1Clear Using PlaylistsUsing the front panel display Press PGM SHIFT+1Listening to playlists Switching subtitlesSearching a disc Clearing files from a playlistZooming the screen Switching camera anglesDisplaying disc information USB playback Chapter Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Basic playback controlsTo resume playback, press  play.1 USB playback Scanning filesBrowsing files with the Navigator Menu Displays the Navigator screen see belowSinging karaoke Singing karaokeSinging karaoke Chapter Changing the vocal mixUsing the Sound menu Adjusting the soundAdjusting the sound Chapter Using the Sound Field ControlMuting the sound Adjusting the sound Boosting the bass levelPress X.BOOM repeatedly to select a mode Audio Settings menu Audio Settings and Video Adjust menuAudio Settings and Video Adjust menu Chapter Video Adjust menuAudio Settings and Video Adjust menu Using the Initial Settings menu Initial Settings menuInitial Settings menu Chapter Video Output settingsOptions settings Initial Settings menuDisplay settings Registering a new passwordSetting/changing the Parental Lock About DivX VOD contentChanging your password Setting/changing the Country/Area codeUse / to select a speaker Playing DivX VOD contentSpeaker Distance Additional information Optional system settingsSystem Setup menu options in standby Additional information ChapterAdditional information Setting the sleep timerDisc/content format playback compatibility About DivX Disc compatibility tableAbout DVD+R/DVD+RW compatibility DivX video compatibilityAbout WMA Using and taking care of discsAbout MPEG-4 AAC DVD Video regionsInstallation and maintenance Screen sizes and disc formats Resetting the systemProblems with condensation Moving the system unitAdditional information Troubleshooting GeneralProblem Remedy DVD/CD/Video CD playerUSB connection WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG discsTuner Using the language code list Error MessagesLanguage Language code letter, Language code Additional information Language code listCountry/Area code list Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letterAdditional information Specifications CX303 Speaker systemCX500 Speaker system AccessoriesCX505 Speaker system Surround speakersAdditional information Pioneer Corporation

CX303, XV-CX303, CX505, S-CX505, S-CX303 specifications

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