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Contents

01 Speaker Setup Guide

Home theater sound setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 5 spot/4 spot speaker layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 spot/2 spot speaker layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Preparing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Preparation common to all models . . . . . . . 6 Preparation for the HTZ280DVD/

HTZ280DVD-AP/HTZ282DVD/ HTZ282DVD-AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Preparation only for the HTZ181DVD . . . . . . 7

Wall mounting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Before mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Attaching the brackets only for the HTZ180/ 181DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Additional notes on speaker placement . . . . . 8

02 Connecting up

Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

03 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Putting the batteries in the remote

control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

04 Getting started

Setting Speaker Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Setting the channel levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Resume and Last Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 DVD-Video disc menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus . . . . . . . 19 Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Improving poor FM reception . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Reducing AM reception noise . . . . . . . . . . 20 Memorizing stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Listening to other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

05 Listening to your system

Selecting Listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Auto listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using Front Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Listening with headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting the bass and treble . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using the SFC modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Boosting the bass level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Using the MP3 Expander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the Voice Enhancer mode . . . . . . . . . . 24 Effective Sound (for optimum sound) . . . . . . 24

06 Disc playback features

Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Playing a JPEG slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Browsing DVD or Video CD/Super VCD discs with the Disc Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Browsing Windows MediaTM Audio (WMA), MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, DivX video/WMV and

JPEG files with the Disc Navigator . . . . . . . . 27 Using Playlists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Programming playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Listening to playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Clearing files from a playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Looping a section of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Creating a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Other functions available from the program menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Searching a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Switching language/audio channels . . . . . . . 30 Zooming the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Displaying disc information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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S-DV5SW, XV-DV180, S-DV180, XV-DV181, S-DV280T specifications

Pioneer has long been recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality audio and video solutions, and its lineup of DVD players, including the S-DV282T, XV-DV282, S-DV585, XV-DV282AP, and S-DV280T, is no exception. Each of these models boasts impressive features and technologies aimed at providing an enhanced multimedia experience for users.

The S-DV282T and XV-DV282 are both versatile DVD players capable of playing a variety of disc formats, including DVD, VCD, and CD, making them a perfect addition to any home entertainment system. They support multiple playback modes and formats, allowing users to enjoy their favorite movies and music without limitations. With their user-friendly interfaces and intuitive remote controls, navigating through menus and selecting media is convenient and straightforward.

One standout feature across these models is their ability to upscale standard DVDs to near HD quality. This upscaling technology enhances the viewing experience by producing sharper images and richer colors, ideal for viewers with larger screens. The S-DV585, among these models, takes it a step further with its built-in progressive scan feature, which minimizes flicker and enhances detail in video playback.

Moreover, the XV-DV282AP and S-DV280T introduce advanced audio decoding capabilities, supporting formats like Dolby Digital and DTS. This ensures that users experience high-quality sound alongside their visuals, immersing them in a comprehensive entertainment experience. Additionally, these models come with multiple audio outputs, including digital coaxial outputs, allowing users to connect to external audio systems for an enriched auditory experience.

Designed with user convenience in mind, these players often feature various connectivity options, such as USB ports and compatibility with external hard drives. This allows users to enjoy their digital media collections effortlessly. The sleek, modern designs of these DVD players also complement contemporary home decor while retaining functionality.

In summary, Pioneer’s S-DV282T, XV-DV282, S-DV585, XV-DV282AP, and S-DV280T DVD players provide an array of features suited for any multimedia enthusiast. Their commitment to picture and sound quality, user-friendly interfaces, and versatility in playback formats make them a valuable addition to any home entertainment system.
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