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Connect each speaker to the receiver using the
supplied speaker wires.
To connect, insert the colored wire into the matching positive (colored)
terminal and the other wire into the negative (black) terminal as shown
below. Connect the speakers the same way (matching the wire to the
color-coded terminal).
Note that the color-coded terminals are as follows:
• Red : Front right (R) • Purple : Subwoofer
• White : Front left (L) • Grey : Surround right (R)
• Green : Center speaker • Blue : Surround left (L)
Listening position
COAX
OPT
CD
DIGITAL IN
FRONT
RL
CENTERSURROUND
S
P
E
A
K
E
R
S
DVR
COAX
DVD/ LD
RL
SUB WOOFER
AM
LOOP
FM UNBAL
75
Ω
IN
IN
OUT
TV /
SAT
CD-R
/TAPE
/MD
ANTENNA
AUDIO
R
L
Twist and pull off the
protective shields on
each wire.
12
color-coded
wire
Front left
Front right
Surround left
Surround right
Center
Subwoofer
Receiver
For detailed instructions, see the Operating Instructions supplied and/or contact one of our knowledgeable Pioneer Customer Service Representatives at 1-800-421-1404.
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COAX
OPT
CD
DIGITAL IN
FRONT
RL
CENTERSURROUND
S
P
E
A
K
E
R
S
DVR
COAX
DVD/LD
RL
SUB WOOFER
AM
LOOP
FM UNBAL
75
Ω
IN
IN
OUT
TV /
SAT
CD-R
/TAPE
/MD
ANTENNA
AUDIO
R
L
DIGITAL
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
RL
Connect your DVD player/recorder
(optional-not supplied) to the receiver.
1Use a coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to connect the digital
output of your DVD player/recorder to the DIGITAL INPUT
(COAXIAL) DVD/DVR jack.
2Use a red/white stereo audio cord (not supplied) to connect the
AUDIO TV IN jack on the receiver to the audio output on your
TV.* This will allow you to listen to your TV through this
speaker system.
* Note that you must also connect the DVD player/recorder’s
video output to your TV’s video input to watch a DVD video
(video cable is not supplied).
DVD player/ recorder
Receiver
TV
(Not supplied)
COAX
OPT
CD
DIGITAL IN
FRONT
R
S
P
E
A
K
E
R
S
DVR
COAX
DVD/ LD
AM
LOOP
FM UNBAL
75
Ω
IN
IN
OUT
TV /
SAT
CD-R
/TAPE
/MD
ANTENNA
AUDIO
R
L
AM loop
antenna
FM wire antenna
10 mm
(3/8 in.)
4
Connect the antennas.
1Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend along a window
frame or another suitable place that receives good reception.
2To connect the AM loop antenna, twist the exposed wire strands
together and insert into the terminal, then snap the connector
shut as shown below.
Receiver
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VIDEO 1
UPDOWN
MULTI JOG
MASTER
VOLUME
ENTER
AUDIO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER
SX-218
STANDBY/ON
PHONES
FRONT
AUDIO INPUT
DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FRONT AUDIO FM AM
STANDARD
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
ADVANCED
SURR
ST/DIRECT/
AUTO SURR
LISTENING
MODE
QUICK
SETUP SETUP RETURN
MUTE TONE
ANALOG
ATT
SLEEP
TUNER
EDIT
DIMMER
MULTI JOG
TUNING STATION MPX VSB
MODE DIALOGUE
ENHANCEMENT
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
VIDEO SELECT
Plug the receiver, DVD player/
recorder and TV into a convenient
AC outlet.
1Press STANDBY/ON to turn on the receiver.
2Turn on your DVD player/recorder and TV, and set the TV to the
correct video input.
DVD player/ recorder
Receiver
TV
(Not supplied)
2
Subwoofer
Front and surround speakers
Put the batteries in the remote
control and stick the non-skid pads
to the base of the speakers.
Stick the self-adhesive non-skid pads to the underside of each speaker, and
to the underside of the subwoofer. Use four pads per speaker (see below).
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with
governmental and/or environmental regulations that apply in
your country or area.
• Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other
excessively hot places, such as inside a car or near a heater.
This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire.
It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.
Note
1
INPUT SELECTOR
RECEIVER
STANDARD
ADV.SURR STEREO
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
TOP MENU
SETUP
RETURN
S.RETRIEVER
TUNER EDIT
ONE
TOUCH
COPY
HDD DVD
DVD/DVR
TUNING
DISPLAY CLASS
MPX STATION
DVD/DVR
TUNER
AUDI O
SUBTITLE
MUTE
EFFECT/CH SEL
LEVEL
ENTER
RECEIVER
VOLUME
SLEEP
F.AUDIO
DVRDVD
CD-R
AMFMCD
RECEIVER
TV
DIMMER
ANALOG ATT
MENU
DIALOG E
GUIDE REC
TIMER REC INFO REC STOP JUKEBOX
CH CH
SHIFT
You should also have:
• Speakers x5
• Subwoofer
• Operating instructions
• Mini plug audio cable
Brackets* x2
Screws x4
* The brackets are used in the Extra Power mode.
For details regarding how to set the Extra Power
mode, see the speaker system S-FCRW3100-K
Operating Instructions.
Check that you have all the
accessories.
Speaker cable x6
FM wire antenna
AM loop
antenna
Non-skid pads
(1x16, 1x4)
Batteries x2
(to confirm system
operation)
Remote control
Front right (Red)
Subwoofer (Purple)
Front left (White)
Surround right (Grey)
Center (Green)
Surround left (Blue)
HTP-2920 Quick Start Guide
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HDD DVD
DVD/DVR
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
GUIDE REC
TIMER REC INFO REC STOP JUKEBOX
CH CH
After turning on, make any
necessary settings required by the
DVD player/recorder, then you’re
ready to start enjoying your home
theater system.
Refer to the receiver’s operating instructions for a detailed
explanation of this system’s surround sound features.