Pioneer HTZ-434DVD instruction manual Setting up your DVD/CD Receiver, Speaker Setup Guide

Setting up your DVD/CD Receiver

When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch the power off with the STANDBY/ON button, and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Do not use these speakers with any other system or amplifier as this may result in damage or fire.

Check that you have all the accessories, then put

1 the batteries in the remote control.

Batteries and

2 Connect the AM and FM antennas to the rear panel of the DVD/CD receiver.

Using the remote control

The remote control can be used within a range of about 7 meters from the remote sensor on the front panel, and within a 30 degree angle.

Precautions:

Additional notes on connecting antennas

•	Keep antenna cables away from the main unit and other
cables.
•	To assure optimum reception, pull the FM antenna so that it is
fully extended and not coiled or hanging at the rear of the unit.

	remote control
		STANDBY/ON
Power cord*	CD	FM/AM	L1/L2
	DVD	TUNER TV	LINE
	FRONT
	SURROUND		OPEN CLOSE
* Illustration shows the Taiwan model		8	0
	1 3		¡
	4	7	4
	DVD MENU		RETURN
		TUNE+
		ST–	ST+
		ENTER
	MUTE	TUNE–	BASS
			MODE
Video cord		MASTER
		VOLUME
		TV CONTROL
	CH	INPUT	VOL

OPEN

FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Microphone

(for Auto MCACC setup)

1 2 3

1Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

2Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal.

3Release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

4Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. A) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. B).

Note: If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. C) before clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

fig. A fig. B fig. C

4

6

1

2

3

ANTENNA FM
		AM
UNBAL 75Ω	LOOP ANTENNA

•The remote control may not work if there is an obstacle between the remote control and the display unit, or if the remote control is not directed towards the remote sensor of the display unit at the correct angle.

•The remote control may not work properly if strong light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the unit’s remote sensor.

•The remote control may not work properly when this unit is used near devices emitting infrared rays, or when remote controls of other devices which use infrared rays are used. Also, the use of this remote control may cause other devices to work improperly.

•When the operating range of the remote becomes too short, replace the batteries.

Remote control battery caution

Incorrect use of batteries may cause leakage or rupture.

Always be sure to follow these guidelines:

• Always insert batteries into the battery compartment

correctly matching the positive ª and negative ·

polarities, as shown by the display inside the

compartment.

• Never mix new and used batteries.

• Batteries of the same size may have different voltages,

depending on brand. Do not mix different brands of

batteries.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with

• If reception with the supplied antenna is poor, see the Other

connections section in the main operating instructions for details

on connecting outdoor antennas.

Additional notes on speaker placement

If your listening room is of adequate size, place the speakers as shown in step 3 to achieve the optimum surround sound effect. If you are listening in a fairly small room and a typical surround speaker setup is not possible, see Home theater sound setup in the instruction manual and the Speaker Setup guide for information on the Front surround 3-spot setup option.

When using the standard surround speaker setup as shown in step 3, please observe the following guidelines:

•Install the main front left and right speakers at an equal distance from the TV.

•For optimum effect, install the rear speakers slightly above ear level.

•Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.

Precautions:

• When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure

to secure it with tape or some other suitable means. Otherwise,

the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as

earthquakes, endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker.

• Do not connect the supplied speakers with any other

amplifier. This may result in malfunction or fire.

• The front, center and surround speakers supplied with this

system are magnetically shielded. However, depending on the

5 Place the AM antenna on a flat	6 Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75Ω antenna terminal.
surface and point in the direction	For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door
giving the best reception.	frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.
Don’t let it come into contact with metal	Note: The signal earth (H) is designed to reduce noise that occurs when an
objects and avoid placing near computers,
	antenna is connected. It is not an electrical safety earth.
television sets or other electrical appliances.

governmental regulations or environmental public

instruction's rules that apply in your country or area.

• In order to prevent battery leakage, remove the

batteries when not using the remote control for an

extended period (one month or more). If leakage occurs,

carefully wipe away any battery fluid inside the

compartment, and replace the batteries with new ones.

• Do not allow books or other objects to rest on top of

the remote control, since the buttons may be depressed,

causing faster exhaustion of the batteries.

installation location, color distortion may occur if the speaker is

installed extremely close to the screen of a television set. If this

happens case, turn the power switch of the television set OFF,

and turn it ON after 15 to 30 minutes. If the problem persists,

place the speaker system away from the television set.

• The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and so should not

be placed near a TV or monitor. Since it is not magnetically

shielded, do not place any magnetic storage media (such as floppy

disks and tape or video cassettes) close to the subwoofer.

• Do not fix the front, center speakers and subwoofer to the

wall or ceiling; they could cause injury if they fell.

3 Connect each speaker using the color-coded speaker cords. Match them to the colored speaker terminals on the rear panel of the DVD/CD receiver.

Surround right	Surround left
(Grey)	(Blue)

* Illustration shows the Taiwan model

			IN	IN	OUT
6	6	MCACC				L
		MIC					Listening position
FRONT	CENTER
SPEAKERS		6
L		L				R
		6	TV	AUDIO	LINE 1		Subwoofer (Purple)
R		R
6	6	SURROUND
	SUB
	WOOFER

Connect each speaker as shown below.

Color-coded wire

(Connect to speaker)

Color-coded connector (Connect to rear panel)

1	Twist and pull off the protective
	shields on each wire.
2	Connect the wires to the
	speaker. Match the colored
	wire with the color-coded
	label (above the tabs), then
	insert the colored wire into
	the red (+) tab and the other
	wire with the black (–) tab.
3	Connect the other end to the color-
	coded speaker terminals on the

4 Connect the DVD/CD receiver to your TV, then connect the supplied power cord.

1Connect one end to a video input on your TV.

Use the supplied video cord.

2Connect the other end to the video output of the DVD/CD receiver.

This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this player to your TV via a VCR using AV cables, as the picture from this player will not appear properly on your TV.

3Connect the power cord to the AC inlet.

VIDEO IN

For the best surround sound, setup your speakers as above. The front left and right speakers should be about 1.8–2.7 m apart.

Center (Green)

	rear of the DVD/CD receiver (as
	shown at left). Make sure to insert
	completely.
Upper three terminals	The small lug at the wire-end of the
	speaker plug should face up or
	down depending on whether it's

			IN	IN	OUT		OPTICAL IN	IN
6	6	MCACC				L	AUDIO
		MIC						CONTROL
FRONT	CENTER						LINE 2		FM	AM
SPEAKERS		6					COMPONENT	ANTENNA
L		L				R			UNBAL 75Ω	LOOP ANTENNA
							VIDEO OUT
		6	TV	AUDIO	LINE 1		Y	PB
R		R

6	6	SURROUND	AC IN			VIDEO
	SUB		VIDEO	PR	S-VIDEO
	WOOFER
			OUT	VIDEO	OUT	OUT
						VIDEO

* Illustration shows the Taiwan model

Front right	Front left
(Red)	(White)

These speaker terminals can be hazardous when live. When you connect or disconnect the speaker cables, to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not touch uninsulated parts before disconnecting the power cord.

being plugged into one of the

upper or lower three speaker

terminals. Please make sure to

connect correctly.

Lower three terminals

AC IN

To AC outlet

Congratulations! You're done setting up.

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Speaker Setup Guide

Assembling the speaker stands and securing your front speakers Placing the Subwoofer (Taiwan model only)

What's in the box

•Front speakers x 2

•Center speaker x 1

•Surround speakers x 2

•Subwoofer x 1

•Speaker cords:

Red/White (Front speakers)

4 m x 2

Green (Center speaker) 4 m x 1 Blue/Grey (Surround speakers) 10m x 2

Purple (Subwoofer) 4 m x 1

•Non-skid pads (small) x 4

•Non-skid pads (large)

Taiwan model x 4

All other models x 6

•Front speaker stand bases

x2

•Screws (for bases) x 6

•Brackets x 2

•Screws (for brackets) x 4

•Mounting brackets x 2 *

•Screws

(for mounting brackets) x 2 *

*Please refer to Wall-mounting the front and surround speaker system in the operating instructions for installation.

Safety precautions when setting

When assembling the speakers, lay them down flat on their side to avoid accidents or injury. Make sure to use a stable surface when assembling, setting up, and placing the speakers.

Attach the speaker stand bases to the stems using the screws provided.

Before securing the base to the stand, thread the speaker wire through the holes provided on the base as shown below. Then, once you have aligned the stem and base, secure with the small screws at the points shown at right.

Choose your subwoofer placement

The subwoofer supplied with this	Upright position	Flat position
system can be placed upright or
on its side (flat). Choose the
position that works best for your
room, then attach the large non-
skid pads as shown at right.

Standard surround 5-spot setup

This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theatre sound.

Front	Front
left	right

Center	Subwoofer
Surround	Surround
left	right

Listening position

* Illustration shows the Taiwan model

Caution	2 Connect the speaker system.
• Please don't use the any attachments with the front speakers	Refer to the Setting up your DVD/CD Receiver (the other part of this
other than the brackets provided.	setup guide) to connect the speakers properly. Place them as
	shown in the diagram at far left optimal surround sound.
1 Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the
base of the center speaker.

Use the supplied adhesive to attach 4 pads to the base of center speaker.

Center speaker

Attach the non-skid pads to the Subwoofer

(Singapore/Indonesia/Hong Kong/Phillipines/Malaysia models)

Attach the large non-skid pads to the base of the subwoofer.

Use the supplied adhesive to attach 6 pads to the base of subwoofer.

: Non-skid pads

Front surround 3-spot setup

This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker placement isn’t possible or you want to avoid running long speaker cables in your listening area.

Surround	Surround
left	right
Front	Front
left	right

1	Attach the smaller non-	2 Place the surround speakers on top of the front	3 Secure in position with the brackets provided.	5 Secure the speaker wire.
	skid pads to the base of	speakers, turn the surround speakers towards	Line up the holes in the bracket with the holes in the speakers, then secure	When you're finished, thread
	the center speaker.	the closest wall, lining the arrows up for	with two screws at the points shown below. Make sure you've matched the	the surround speaker cords
	Use the supplied adhesive to	optimal Front Surround.	right and left brackets with the speakers (as shown).	through the outlet on the
	attach 4 pads to the base of	Turn each surround speaker so that the arrow at the base		back of the speaker stand and
	center speaker.			through the base of the
		is lined up with the FRONT SURROUND arrow on the front
				brackets as shown below.
		speaker. This is only necessary with the FrtMovie or
		FrtMusic modes. With ExtPower (Extra Power), the
		surround speakers should be in the same direction as the
		front speakers (as shown below). See the operating
		instructions for more on the Front Surround modes.

Center Subwoofer Center speaker

FrtMovie / FrtMusic ExtPower

Listening position

* Illustration shows the Taiwan model

Caution

•Please don't use the any attachments with the front speakers other than the brackets provided.

4 Connect the speaker system.

Refer to the Setting up your DVD/CD Receiver (the other part of this setup guide) to

connect the speakers properly.

FrtMovie / FrtMusic ExtPower