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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.
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Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. This product is for general household purposes. Any...
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference.
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06 Singing karaoke Singing karaoke ..... . 27 Changing the vocal mix ....27 Changing the backing track .
Controls and displays Chapter 1 Controls and displays Front panel COMPATIBLE OPEN/CLOSE Opens/closes the disc tray. DVD/CD Selects the DVD/CD function and starts/ pauses/resumes playback. Stops playback. USB Selects the USB function and starts/pauses playback. VOLUME +/– buttons ...
Controls and displays Remote control STANDBY TUNER DVD CD (FM/AM) OPEN/CLOSE LINE PLAYLIST AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLEEP CLEAR DISPLAY TOP MENU TUNE MENU ECHO SETUP ENTER HOME MENU RETURN KARAOKE TUNE TEST TONE FRT. SURR MP3 EXP SURROUND SOUND EXT PWR V.ENH TV CONTROL...
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See Basic playback controls on page 12, Disc playback features on page 18 and USB playback on page 25 for an explanation of these controls. TV CONTROL buttons These control Pioneer flat screen TVs. 10 SHIFT Press to access the controls highlighted in green. 11 OPEN/CLOSE Opens/closes the disc tray.
Controls and displays Display PRGSVE SOUND F.SURR. Lights during playback of a DTS source (page 15). PRGSVE Lights when progressive scan video signal is given from the component video output terminal (page 35). SOUND Lights when the SFC modes, the tone controls (treble, bass or bass boost), MP3 Expander mode, Voice Enhancer mode are active (page 16, 17).
Surround left Note 1 Since HTZ170DVD is equipped with only one center speaker, place the center speaker as shown in the above HTZ270DVD model speaker configuration. 2 Note that for HTZ272DVD, the surround speakers are the same size as the front speakers.
Getting started Setting the channel levels Set the relative channel levels from your main listening position. Press SHIFT+TEST TONE. The test tone is output in the following order (from the speakers active in the current listening mode): • L – Front left speaker •...
Getting started Press OPEN/CLOSE to load a disc. Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you’re loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it with the side you want to play face down). Press ...
Getting started DVD-Video disc menus Many DVD-Video discs contain menus from which you can select what you want to watch. Sometimes DVD-Video menus are displayed automatically when you start playback; others only appear when you press MENU or TOP MENU. Button What it does TOP MENU...
Getting started Memorizing stations You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time. Tune to an AM or FM radio station. For the FM band, select mono or auto-stereo reception as necessary.
Listening to your system Chapter 3 Listening to your system Auto listening mode The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to listen to any source as it was mastered: the output from the speakers mirrors the channels in the source material. •...
Listening to your system Using the Extra Power mode The Extra Power mode uses the Front surround setup as described in Home theater sound setup on page 10, but the surround speakers and center speakers should be pointed in the same direction as the front speakers (towards the listening position).
Listening to your system Using the MP3 Expander Reproduce the comfortable sound for compressed music (MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC) • Press MP3 EXP/V.ENH repeatedly to select MP3 EXP. Using the Voice Enhancer mode This mode is used for easy listening to the spoken lines of the movies or dialogs.
Disc playback features Chapter 4 Disc playback features Important • Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD discs, Video CDs/ Super VCDs, CDs, DivX video/WMV and WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG discs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded. •...
Disc playback features While the slideshow is running: Button What it does Pauses the slideshow (or audio); press again to restart. Jumps to the previous picture (or audio file with audio playback). Jumps to the next picture (or audio file with audio playback).
Disc playback features Browsing Windows Media Audio (WMA), MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, DivX video/WMV and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator Use the Disc Navigator to find a particular file or folder by filename. Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Navigator’ from the on-screen menu. 00:00/ 00:00 0kbps Folder1...
Disc playback features Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you’re done. • To add files without the on-screen display, simply press PLAYLIST 1, 2 or 3 during normal playback of the file you want (except when a JPEG slideshow is playing at the same time as audio).
Disc playback features Select ‘Random’ then select an option. • For DVD discs, select Random Title or Random Chapter. • For CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select On or Off to switch random play on or off. • Use the following controls during random play: Button What it does...
Disc playback features Searching a disc You can search DVD discs by title or chapter number, or by time; CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs by track number or time; DivX video/ WMV discs by time. Press HOME MENU and select ‘Play Mode’.
Disc playback features Zooming the screen Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while watching a DVD, DivX video/WMV title or Video CD/Super VCD or playing a JPEG disc. During playback, press SHIFT+ZOOM to select the zoom factor (Normal, 2x or 4x).
(MP3 players) of format FAT16/32. It is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this unit.
USB playback Scanning files You can fast-scan forward or backward at various different speeds. During playback, press or to start • scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed (shown on-screen). • To resume playback, press (play). Playing a JPEG slideshow Press ...
Singing karaoke Chapter 6 Singing karaoke Singing karaoke Using the karaoke features you can plug in a microphone and mix the sound of your own voice with a backing track. You can select a backing track from audio sources such as CDs, DVDs, VCDs or USB devices.
Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter 7 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu The Audio Settings menu offers features for adjusting the way discs sound. Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio Settings’ from the on-screen display. Audio Settings Select and change settings using // /...
Initial Settings menu Chapter 8 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video output settings, parental lock settings, and display settings, among others. If an option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current time.
Initial Settings menu Setting Option HDMI Resolution* 1920x1080p (See Connecting using 1920x1080i HDMI on page 35.) 1280x720p * Default changes with 720x480p (NTSC)/ TV format (PAL/NTSC). 720x576p (PAL) 720x480i (NTSC)/ 720x576i (PAL) HDMI Color* Full range RGB (See Connecting using HDMI on page 35.) * Default changes depending on device...
Initial Settings menu Setting/changing the Parental Lock Select ‘Level Change’. Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER. Select a new level and press ENTER. • Press repeatedly to lock more levels (more discs will require the password); press ...
Initial Settings menu Speaker Distance • Default setting: 3.0m To get the best surround sound from your system, you should set up the speakers equal distances from your listening position. Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial Settings’. Select ‘Speakers’, then ‘Speaker Distance’.
Other connections Chapter 9 Other connections Connecting external antennas For an external AM antenna, use 5 m to 6 m of vinyl-insulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the loop antenna connected. Only use the included AM loop antenna. Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna...
Other connections Connecting using the component video output If your TV has component video inputs, you can use these instead of the standard video outputs for a better quality picture. • Use a component video cable to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to a set of component inputs on your TV.
Other connections Switching the HDMI audio setting To listen to audio from the HDMI interconnect, make sure you’ve specified the HDMI audio output setting. Switch the system into standby. Press SHIFT+SETUP and use / to choose HDMI OUT then press ENTER. Use /...
Additional information Chapter 10 Additional information Disc/content format playback compatibility This player is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some disc types, such as recordable CD and DVD, may be in an unplayable format.
— you could end up damaging the unit. This unit is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs.
Additional information Moving the system unit If you need to move the main unit, first remove a disc if there’s one in the player, then press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the system off. Wait for GOOD BYE to disappear from the display, then unplug the power cord.
Additional information TV system setting Not applicable to Taiwanese model The default setting of this system is AUTO, and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs, you should leave it set to AUTO. If you find picture distortion with some discs, set the TV system to match your country or region’s system.
Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Additional information Problem Remedy • Press and hold (stop) on the front panel for about five seconds. The disc tray SND.DEMO shows in the display and the unit ejects automatically to indicate the Sound Demo mode is disabled. can’t be controlled. DVD/CD/Video CD player Problem Remedy...
Additional information Problem Remedy CD-ROM disc is not • Make sure that the CD-ROM was recorded using the ISO 9660 disc format. See recognized. Disc compatibility table on page 37 for more on disc compatibility. DVD-ROM disc is not • Make sure that the DVD-ROM was recorded using the UDF bridge format. See recognized.
• See HDMI connection above for troubleshooting tips. See also Resetting the HDMI connection on page 36 if the problem persists. EEP ERR • Contact your Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing. EXIT • Appears when any prohibited signal is input or the headphones are connected while the menu screen is displayed, and then the display returns to the normal display.
Additional information Resetting the system Use the front panel controls to reset all system settings to the factory default. With the system on, press STANDBY/ • ON while holding down USB. The next time you switch on, all the system settings should be reset.
Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 Estonian (et), 0520 English (en), 0514 Basque (eu), 0521 French (fr), 0618 Persian (fa), 0601 German (de), 0405 Finnish (fi), 0609 Italian (it), 0920 Fiji (fj), 0610 Spanish (es), 0519 Faroese (fo), 0615 Dutch (nl), 1412...
控制與顯示 遙控器 STANDBY TUNER DVD CD (FM/AM) OPEN/CLOSE LINE PLAYLIST AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLEEP CLEAR DISPLAY TOP MENU TUNE MENU ECHO SETUP ENTER HOME MENU RETURN KARAOKE TUNE TEST TONE FRT. SURR MP3 EXP SURROUND SOUND EXT PWR V.ENH TV CONTROL INPUT CHANNEL...