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Pioneer S-HTD510 Operating Instructions Manual

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DVD RECEIVER
XV-HTD510
SPEAKER SYSTEM
S-HTD510
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 DVD RECEIVER XV-HTD510 SPEAKER SYSTEM S-HTD510 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2: Information To User

    WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 4 Energy-saving design This system is designed to use 1W of electricity when power is switched to Standby. This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long- term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.
  • Page 6 The XV–HTD510 delivers breathtaking sound quality with Dolby Digital and DTS discs. Setting up your home theater is easy using the graphical Setup Navigator. Answer the questions that appear on-screen and the Setup Navigator makes the necessary video and language settings for you. •...
  • Page 7 ª · • Remove the batteries if the remote is not going to be used for a month or more. • Remove dead batteries promptly—they can leak and damage the unit. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s rules that apply in your country or area.
  • Page 8 ✗ Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interference—especially if the television uses an indoor antenna. ✗ Use in a kitchen or other room where the system may be exposed to smoke or steam. ✗ Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth— this may prevent proper cooling of the unit.
  • Page 9 Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all the components are switched off and unplugged from the power supply. The speaker terminal tabs and supplied speaker cables are color-coded for simpler connection. For proper sound, it’s important to connect the positive (colored) and negative (black) terminals for each speaker correctly.
  • Page 10 Please find the correct screws for your application. • If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the walls, consult a professional for advice. • PIONEER is not responsible for any accidents or damage that result from improper installation.
  • Page 11 FRONT REAR COAX DIGITAL SUB- CENTER WOOFER SPEAKERS COAX DIGITAL VIDEO VIDEO LOOP ANTENNA S-VIDEO UNBAL Ω S-VIDEO Alternatively, you can use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the Video input on your TV. S-Video should give you better picture quality than using the standard •...
  • Page 12 FRONT REAR SUB- WOOFER SPEAKERS CENTER COAX DIGITAL VIDEO S-VIDEO The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to AM and FM radio. If you find that reception quality is poor, an outdoor antenna should give you better sound quality—see Connecting external antennas below for more on how to do this.
  • Page 13 FRONT REAR SUB- WOOFER SPEAKERS CENTER COAX DIGITAL VIDEO LOOP ANTENNA UNBAL S-VIDEO Ω This will allow you to play the component through this system. This will allow you to record from this system to an external tape/MD/CD recorder. This will allow you to play a digital audio component (MD player, etc.) through this system.
  • Page 14: Remote Control

    TUNER STANDBY /BAND /AUX TEST TONE SURROUND MUTE CH LEVEL MODE — VOLUME DVD SETUP SYSTEM SETUP ENTER TOP MENU ∞ MENU SOUND RETURN e STEP/SLOW E — PREV NEXT + ¡ ¢ CONDITION LAST MEMO SEARCH DVD DISP CLEAR ANGLE MONO SLEEP...
  • Page 15 DVD RECEIVER XV-HTD510 STANDBY/ON STANDBY ADVANCED MODE THEATER DVD/CD Page 20 Pages 19, 21 Page 21 Pages 19, 21 Plug in a pair of headphones here. Turn to adjust the volume. DIGITAL PRO LOGIC ALL DISCS RANDOM REPEAT page 42 pages 23, 42 page 23 page 31...
  • Page 16 This system has a built-in clock, which needs to be set to be able to use the timer features. The display shows a clock, with the hour blinking. ∞ ∞ The display blinks to indicate that the time has been set. •...
  • Page 17 ∞ The default setting is 3m. You can adjust the range from 0.3m to 9.0m in steps of 0.3m. ∞ Ideally, your listening position should be equidistant from the surround speakers. The default setting is 3m. You can adjust the range from 0.3m to 9.0m in steps of 0.3m.
  • Page 18 Before playing any discs, we strongly recommend using the Setup Navigator. This makes all the basic DVD system settings for you. DVD SETUP Also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input. •...
  • Page 19 The basic controls for playing discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the chapter 7. STANDBY — VOLUME ENTER TOP MENU ∞ MENU RETURN e STEP/SLOW E — PREV NEXT + ¡ ¢ >10 10/0 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC SKIP OPEN/...
  • Page 20 ¡ While using the DVD playback controls, you may see the mark displayed on-screen. means that the operation is not allowed by the system. means that the operation is not allowed by the disc. Some DVD discs contain menus. Sometimes these are displayed automatically when you start playback;...
  • Page 21 You can change any of the discs not in the play position using the button. Because the disc in the play position is unaffected, you can use this button to change discs even during playback. You can load two discs at a time in the two fully accessible disc spaces.
  • Page 22 • To change the frequency one step at a time, press the 1 / ¡ buttons. When you locate a station signal, (tuned) indicator lights in the display. • Press and hold the 1 or ¡ button for high speed tuning, releasing the button once you reach the frequency you want.
  • Page 23 The simplest way to shape the sound is by adjusting the amount of bass and treble. • The bass and treble controls have no effect when using the DSP modes, or when the surround mode is set to anything other than (surround off).
  • Page 24 • played through only the front left and right speakers, and the subwoofer. No effects are added. • The surround modes cannot be used in combination with DSP effects or with 96kHz digital sources. • You cannot change the surround mode when Record mode is active (see Direct recording on the following page).
  • Page 25 When the volume is low, surround effects tend to become less than satisfactory. Turn the Midnight listening mode on to enjoy quality surround sound even at low volumes. ∞ • You cannot change the Midnight mode when Record mode is active (see Direct recording right). This feature let’s you record directly to an external recorder, without worrying about the various sound settings.
  • Page 26 • Most of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD discs, Video CDs and CDs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded. • When playing DVD discs, if the appears on-screen when you try and use a particular function, either the player or the disc doesn’t allow the use of that function.
  • Page 27 Making a program list means telling the player which tracks, and in what order, you want played. You can program a sequence of up to 24 tracks/chapters to play from any of the discs loaded in the disc changer. The discs can be any combination of DVD, Video CD and audio CD.
  • Page 28 • The playlist remains active even if you open the disc tray and change discs. If a step in the program list cannot be played (because the track number is too high, for example), that step is automatically skipped. • To delete the playlist, stop playback, then press •...
  • Page 29 • • • • • The function repeats all tracks on all audio and Video CDs loaded. If, during repeat play, the unit encounters a DVD disc, it will start playing, but the repeat mode will be canceled. You can use repeat play with program play and random play.
  • Page 30 If you have a particular set of preferences for a disc, you can memorize them using the Condition Memory function. Once memorized, your settings will be recalled automatically whenever you load that disc. The player can store settings for 15 discs; after this, memorizing another replaces the oldest one stored.
  • Page 31 You can use the timer as an alarm clock to wake up to the sound of a disc loaded or the radio. If you have an external component operated by a separate timer, you can also set it as the source function. Once the timer is active, it will switch the system on everyday at the set time.
  • Page 32 If you’ve set the wake-up timer, you can check the settings anytime. The display shows the timer settings: • On time • Off time • Function (DVD, etc.) • Volume The sleep timer switches the system into standby after a specified amount of time so that you can fall asleep without worrying about the stereo being left on all night.
  • Page 33 This chapter covers advanced settings to further optimize the sound of your system. The LFE (low frequency effects) channel carries ultra low bass sound to add weight to effects in Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. This channel can overload the subwoofer resulting in distortion.
  • Page 34 The dual-mono setting applies only to Dolby Digital discs that feature dual-mono material—see the disc box for details. Dual-mono discs are recorded with two independent channels that may be played together or separately depending on the situation. For example, a guitar tuition disc might have the guitar recorded on one channel and all the other instruments on the other.
  • Page 35 DVD SETUP ENTER ∞ RETURN The DVD Setup menu gives you access to all the system’s DVD settings. Press to display/leave the menu and the cursor (25∞3) and on the remote to navigate and select options. In some screens you can press to leave the screen without making any changes.
  • Page 36 • Default setting: Video Language General TV Screen – Picture Quality – S-Video Out Still Picture – On Screen Display – Angle Indicator – Move You can switch the type of S-Video signal output. If you connected your TV with an S-Video cord in some rare cases the TV picture may appear stretched.
  • Page 37: Language Settings

    • Default Setting: Language General Video OSD Language — English Audio Language - English English Subtitle Language - Japanese French Auto Language - Japanese Spanish Other Setup audio language Setup audio language Move SETUP Exit This setting is your preferred audio language for DVD discs.
  • Page 38: Subtitle Language

    You can still switch audio and subtitle languages on playback using the • Default Setting: Video Language General OSD Language — English Audio Language — English Subtitle Language Japanese Auto Language - On DVD Language English Subtitle Display - On Subtitle Off - Selected Subtitle Move Some multi-lingual discs have disc menus in several...
  • Page 39 • Default level: • Default password: none Video Language General Setup Menu Mode — Basic Setup Navigator Parental Lock Level Change Password Change Setup viewing restrictions Move Exit SETUP You can restrict access to certain discs using this feature. Once set, the player will ask for a four-digit password if a restricted disc is loaded, giving you a degree of control over what your children watch.
  • Page 40 Video Language General Parental Lock: Password Change Enter 4–Digit Code Move +/– RETURN If you forget your password, resetting the player will clear the password. See page 45 for more on this. • Default setting: Video Language General Setup Menu Mode — Expert Setup Navigator Parental Lock —...
  • Page 41 The disc pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dirt or dust, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for CD players are commercially available, we do not recommend using them since some may damage the lens.
  • Page 42 This system is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recom- mended. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped CDs and DVDs. The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conven- tional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square);...
  • Page 44 Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
  • Page 45 In this case, unplug the power cord and then plug back in. This will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your nearest Pioneer service center. Resetting the system returns all menu, picture and password settings to their factory defaults.
  • Page 46 The table below shows the effect of various TV Screen settings on the different kinds of disc available.
  • Page 47 † Antimagnetic design (EIAJ) speaker system conforms to the basic EIAJ standards. Note: • Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice, due improvements. Ω Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2001 Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. Ω Ω Ω...
  • Page 48 Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisée Pioneer au Canada pour obtenir le nom de la Société de Service Autorisée Pioneer le plus près de chez vous. Ou encore, veuillez communiquer avec le Service de Clientèle de Pioneer:...

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