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HTZ-BD92HW
HTZ-BD82HF
XV-BD422W
XV-BD122W
XV-BD922FSW
XV-BD822FSW
S-BD422W
S-BD122
S-BD922HW
S-BD822HF
S-BD922SW
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Blu-ray Disc surround system
Système Home-Cinéma Blu-ray Disc
sistema surround de Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc receiver
Système Home-Cinéma Blu-ray Disc
receptor de Blu-ray Disc
Speaker System
Enceintes acoustiques
Sistemas de parlantes
Subwoofer
Enceinte d'extrêmes graves
Altavoz de subgraves
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Summarization of Contents
Product Registration
Register Your Product Online
Provides website URLs for product registration in the US and Canada.
Benefits of Registration
Lists advantages of registering products, such as tips, updates, and product development input.
Safety Information
General Safety Precautions
Covers electrical shock, laser warnings, and general handling precautions.
Ventilation and Operating Environment
Details requirements for proper ventilation and suitable operating conditions.
Important Safety Instructions
General Safety Guidelines
Provides a numbered list of essential safety instructions for product usage and maintenance.
FCC Compliance and Warnings
Details FCC compliance statements, radio frequency exposure, and Proposition 65 warnings.
Handling Power and Cords
Power Cord Safety
Provides precautions for handling the power cord to prevent hazards like fire or electric shock.
Operational Cautions
Covers condensation issues, safe listening volumes, and general usage guidelines.
Regulatory Compliance and Warnings
FCC and Industry Canada Compliance
States compliance with FCC and Industry Canada regulations regarding interference and RF exposure.
3D Viewing Precautions
Advises on potential fatigue and discomfort during 3D viewing, especially for children.
Copyright and Disc Information
Notes on Copyrights and Copy Protection
Explains copyright systems like AACS and copy protection measures for discs.
TV Color System Compatibility
Important Notice for TV Color System
Discusses how the player's color system interacts with different TV systems (PAL, NTSC).
Before You Start
Introduction
Provides an overview of the manual's sections and product setup.
Supplied Accessories
Lists all accessories included with the system, categorized by speaker model.
Connecting the System
Speaker Setup and Placement
Details how to assemble, mount, position, and connect speakers for various models (BCS-727, BCS-323).
Connecting Various Components
Covers connections to TV (HDMI, Video), external devices (AUX, Optical), and network setup.
Getting Started: Supplied Accessories
Accessories for BCS-727 and BCS-323
Details the specific accessories provided for the BCS-727 and BCS-323 speaker systems.
Accessories for BCS-HW929
Lists the accessories included for the BCS-HW929 speaker system, such as brackets and non-skid pads.
Supplied Accessories Details
Accessories for BCS-HF828
Details accessories for the BCS-HF828 system, including bases, arms, and screws.
Accessories for BCS-FS525 and BCS-SB626
Lists accessories for BCS-FS525 (cables, pads) and BCS-SB626 (cables, screws, bases).
Remote Control and Software Update
Installing Remote Control Batteries
Provides step-by-step instructions for inserting batteries into the remote control.
Software Update Information
Guides users to the Pioneer website for software updates and service information.
Disc and File Compatibility
Playable Disc Types
Lists and categorizes discs that can be played, including BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-ROM, etc.
Disc Playback Restrictions and Audio Formats
Incompatible Discs and 8cm Discs
Lists discs that cannot be played and provides instructions for 8cm discs.
Cinavia Notice and Supported Audio Formats
Explains Cinavia technology and lists supported audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD.
BD Playback Compatibility
Details compatibility with Blu-ray Disc formats (BDMV, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE) and BD-ROM Profile 5.
Blu-ray and DVD Features
BONUS VIEW and BD-LIVE Functions
Describes BONUSVIEW (secondary video/audio) and BD-LIVE (internet downloads) features.
DVD Playback and Region Codes
Explains DVD playback compatibility, VR format, and region number restrictions for Blu-ray and DVD discs.
Media File Playback
CD and DualDisc Playback
Covers CD playback requirements and notes on DualDisc playback compatibility.
Computer-Created Discs and File Structure
Discusses playback of discs created on computers and the required folder structure for media files.
Supported File Formats and DivX Features
Playable File Types and Restrictions
Lists playable video, image, and audio files, with notes on restrictions like DRM and file systems.
Supported Video Formats: RMVB and DivX
Details support for Real RMVB and DivX Plus HD, including DivX VOD registration requirements.
Detailed Playable File Specifications
Playable Files Table
A comprehensive table listing playable file extensions, supported media, and file specifications for each format.
Trademarks, Licenses, and Technologies
Supported Technologies and Trademarks
Lists supported technologies (HDMI, Dolby, DTS, DLNA, Wi-Fi) and associated trademarks.
Compatibility with Apple and Google Services
Details compatibility and integration with Apple iPod/iPhone and Google services like YouTube/Picasa.
Remote Control Operation
Remote Control Layout and Basic Functions
Identifies main buttons on the remote control and their basic functions (Power, Function, Open/Close).
Source Selection and TV Control Buttons
Explains how to select input sources and lists buttons for controlling TV, Home Media Gallery, and Karaoke.
Advanced Remote Control Functions
Playback and Navigation Controls
Details buttons for playback (Play, Pause, Stop), navigation (Cursor, Enter, Return), and special functions like Replay and Skip.
Special Function Buttons
Explains buttons for specific features like Program, Bookmark, Zoom, Keylock, and color buttons for menus.
Front Panel Overview
Front Panel Components
Identifies and describes the function of each button and port on the player's front panel.
Rear Panel Connectivity
Rear Panel Ports and Connectors
Details all input/output terminals on the rear panel, including AC IN, Speakers, HDMI, AUX, and USB.
Speaker Setup for BCS-727
Preparing and Connecting Front/Surround Speakers
Guides on connecting speaker wires, attaching non-skid pads, and assembling the speaker base.
Wall Mounting the BCS-727 Speaker
Wall Mounting Preparation and Instructions
Provides instructions and safety precautions for wall-mounting the center speaker.
BCS-727 Speaker Placement and Precautions
Speaker Placement Guidelines
Advises on optimal placement for front, center, and surround speakers for best surround sound.
Precautions for Speaker Placement
Highlights warnings regarding magnetically shielded speakers, subwoofers, and child safety.
Speaker Setup for BCS-323
Preparing and Connecting BCS-323 Speakers
Details the process of attaching non-skid pads and connecting speaker wires for the BCS-323 system.
Wall Mounting BCS-323 Speakers
Provides instructions and safety notes for wall-mounting the BCS-323 speakers.
BCS-323 Speaker Placement and Precautions
Speaker Placement and Safety Notes
Offers guidance on positioning speakers and highlights safety concerns like magnetic shielding and child safety.
Speaker Setup for BCS-HW929
Preparing Front and Subwoofer Speakers
Instructions for attaching non-skid pads to front speakers and subwoofer for the BCS-HW929 system.
Wall Mounting the BCS-HW929 Speaker
Mounting Fixtures and Wall Attachment
Details how to attach mounting fixtures and secure the speaker to the wall using provided and external screws.
BCS-HW929 Speaker Placement and Precautions
Speaker Placement and Safety Advice
Advises on front speaker placement, subwoofer positioning, and safety warnings for children.
Speaker Setup for BCS-HF828
Subwoofer and Front Speaker Preparation
Instructions for attaching pads to the subwoofer and assembling stands for front speakers.
BCS-HF828 Front Speaker Assembly
Vertical Speaker Mounting and Wiring
Details the steps for vertically mounting front speakers and connecting them to the player.
Wall Mounting the BCS-HF828 Speakers
Wall Mounting Procedures and Fixtures
Provides instructions for attaching speakers to the wall and mounting them on speaker stands.
BCS-HF828 Speaker Placement and Precautions
Speaker Positioning and Safety Advice
Offers guidance on placing front speakers and subwoofers, with safety warnings regarding children.
Connecting to Your TV
HDMI Connection to TV
Explains how to connect the player to a TV using an HDMI cable for video and audio signals.
DVI Device Considerations
Notes limitations and considerations when connecting to devices with DVI interfaces, especially regarding HDCP.
Advanced TV Connections
ARC Functionality
Details how to use the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function to send audio back to the TV.
Basic Video Connection
Explains how to connect the player to a TV using a standard video cable for audio and video signals.
External Device and Antenna Connections
Antenna Connection for Radio
Instructs on connecting the FM antenna for radio reception.
AUX Connection for External Audio
Explains how to connect external audio devices using analog RCA cables to the AUX input.
Audio Connections for Portable and Digital Devices
Portable Device Connection (PORTABLE IN)
Guides on connecting portable audio players via the 3.5mm jack for playback.
Digital Optical Audio Connection (OPTICAL IN)
Details how to connect components with digital optical output for audio playback.
HDMI and Bluetooth Connectivity
HDMI IN Connection for Components
Explains how to connect components like set-top boxes or game consoles via HDMI IN ports.
Connecting the Bluetooth ADAPTER
Describes how to connect an optional Bluetooth adapter for wireless music playback.
Home Network Connectivity
Wired Network Connection Setup
Guides on establishing a wired network connection using the player's LAN port and router.
Wireless Network Setup
Wireless Network Configuration
Details the process of setting up the player for wireless network communication via an access point or router.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
WPS Connection Methods
Explains how to connect to a wireless network using WPS Push Button Configuration (PBC) or PIN Input.
Network Connection Notes and Troubleshooting
Notes on Network Setup and ISP Policies
Provides important notes regarding network setup, ISP restrictions, and potential issues with content services.
USB Device Connectivity
Connecting and Using USB Devices
Guides on connecting USB devices for playing media files, including compatibility notes and file system requirements.
Initial Setup and Configuration
Using the Setup Navigator Menu
Details the initial setup process using the Setup Navigator for language, resolution, and aspect ratio settings.
Operating the TV with the Player's Remote
Setting Up TV Remote Control
Explains how to program the player's remote to control the TV by inputting manufacturer codes.
TV Remote Control Codes
TV Preset Code List
A comprehensive list of manufacturer codes for various TV brands to enable remote control operation.
Playback Operations: Discs and Files
Starting Disc Playback
Guides on how to insert a disc and start playback, including basic playback controls like Play, Pause, and Stop.
Resume Playback Function
Explains the resume playback feature that allows continuing from a stopped point and its limitations.
Playback Navigation and Control
Scanning, Skipping, and Slow Motion Playback
Details functions like scanning, skipping content, playing in slow motion, and step-by-step playback.
Repeat Playback Functions (A-B Repeat, Repeat Play)
Explains how to use A-B Repeat for specific sections and Repeat Play for continuous playback.
Advanced Playback Features
Programmed Play and Bookmarks
Guides on creating programmed playback sequences, editing, deleting programs, and making/managing bookmarks.
Zoom Functionality
Explains how to use the zoom feature during playback to magnify parts of the image.
Media File Playback Features
Slideshows and Camera Angle Selection
Details how to play photo slideshows, rotate images, and switch camera angles on compatible discs.
Subtitle and External Subtitle Options
Explains how to switch subtitles, turn them off, and use external subtitle files with DivX media.
Audio and Disc Information
Audio Stream and CD/SACD Area Selection
Guides on switching audio streams and selecting playback areas for CD/SACD discs.
Displaying Disc Information
Explains how to view disc information such as title, format, and playback status on the TV screen.
BONUSVIEW and BD-LIVE Features
Using BONUSVIEW and BD-LIVE
Explains how to enjoy BONUSVIEW (secondary video/audio) and BD-LIVE (internet content) using a USB flash drive.
Playback Functionality Matrix
Usable Playback Functions by Disc/File Type
A table detailing which playback functions (scanning, skipping, A-B Repeat, etc.) are supported for different disc and file types.
Playback Tools and Time Search
Using the TOOLS Menu
Explains how to access and use various playback functions via the TOOLS menu, such as Title, Chapter, Time, Mode, and Audio.
Time Search Functionality
Guides on how to search and play content from a specific time point within a title or track.
Playback Search and Sequence Options
Title/Chapter Search and Random Play
Details how to search for specific content and play items in random or shuffled order.
Continued Viewing Playback
Explains the function to save playback progress and continue later, even after power off.
Home Media Gallery Operations
Introduction to Home Media Gallery
Introduces the Home Media Gallery function for accessing media files from various sources like discs, USB, and network.
Network Playback Technologies
Explains the use of Windows Media Player and Windows Media DRM for network playback.
Network Media Playback Details
DLNA Compliance and Network Content
Discusses DLNA certification, content compatibility over networks, and third-party content disclaimers.
Network Playback Behavior and Requirements
Covers potential issues during network playback, performance tips, and PC/network connection requirements.
Accessing Media via DLNA and Disc/USB
DLNA Search and Playback
Guides on searching for media files on network servers using DLNA and playing them.
Disc and USB Media Playback
Details how to play media files from discs and USB devices, including image slideshows.
Creating and Managing Playlists
Adding and Playing Tracks in a Playlist
Explains how to add tracks/files from discs or USB to create a playlist and play it.
Deleting Playlist Items
Guides on how to remove tracks or files from a created playlist.
Playing Web Content (Streaming)
Available Web Contents: YouTube and Picasa
Lists available online streaming content like YouTube and Picasa, with notes on compatibility and usage.
Accessing and Playing Web Content
Provides instructions on how to select, play, and stop web content accessed via the player.
Recording Audio CDs to USB
CD to USB Recording Process
Step-by-step guide on recording audio CDs to a USB device, including setting speed and bitrate.
iPod/iPhone and TV Connectivity
iPod/iPhone Playback and Connection
Details how to connect and play music/view images from iPod/iPhone, including compatibility and safety notes.
Connecting iPod/iPhone to TV
Explains how to connect the player to a TV to view iPod/iPhone images, with notes on TV output settings.
Operating Your iPod/iPhone
iPod/iPhone Playback Control
Guides on selecting iPod as input and using remote control buttons for playback and navigation.
iPod/iPhone Troubleshooting and Notes
Provides troubleshooting tips and notes on potential issues when operating an iPod/iPhone with the unit.
Radio Operations
Listening to Radio and Improving Reception
Details how to listen to the radio, preset stations, and improve FM reception by switching to mono.
RDS Information and Radio Search
Explains how to view Radio Data System (RDS) information and search for stations by program type.
Bluetooth Wireless Music Playback
Connecting and Pairing a Bluetooth Device
Guides on connecting an optional Bluetooth adapter and pairing it with a wireless device for music playback.
Playing Music via Bluetooth
Instructs on how to play music from a paired Bluetooth device and notes on pairing methods.
Karaoke Functionality
Setting Up and Using Karaoke
Details the steps for enabling Karaoke mode, adjusting microphone volume and echo, and using Vocal Cancel.
Audio Settings and Sound Modes
Sound Settings Overview
Explains various sound settings like Sound Retriever, Equalizer modes (News, Gaming, Music), and Surround options.
Speaker Modes and Audio Sync
Details speaker modes (5 Speaker Mode, Dolby Pro Logic II, Sound Wing) and the Audio Sync adjustment.
Changing Player Settings
Video and Display Settings
Covers settings for TV Screen aspect ratio, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, and Noise Reduction.
Advanced Audio and HDMI Settings
Audio Output and HDMI Configuration
Explains settings for DRC, Speaker Setup, HDMI audio output, Deep Color, and 3D playback options.
Network and System Settings
Network Configuration and Connection Tests
Details network settings like IP address, proxy server, internet connection, BD-Live, and performing connection tests.
Language, Playback, and Setup Options
Covers language settings for OSD/Audio/Subtitle/Menu, playback options (Angle Mark, PIP Mark), DivX VOD, and Setup Navigator.
System Management and Customization
Security, Update, and Reset Settings
Covers password management, parental controls, country code, software updates, and restoring factory defaults.
Karaoke and Microphone Settings
Details settings related to the Karaoke function, including microphone volume, echo, and vocal cancel.
Video and Speaker Adjustments
Video Display Adjustments
Guides on adjusting video parameters like Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation for optimal picture quality.
Speaker Setup and IP Address Configuration
Explains speaker setup and network IP address configuration.
Network and Data Management
Proxy Server and Network Testing
Details how to set up a proxy server and test the network connection for troubleshooting.
Language Settings and Data Erasing
Covers changing system languages and erasing BD-LIVE/application data from the unit.
Security and Regional Settings
Password Management and Parental Controls
Guides on registering/changing passwords and setting parental lock levels for DVD/BD-ROM viewing.
Country Code Settings
Explains how to change the country or area code for regional compatibility of discs.
Software Update Procedures
Updating Software via Internet Connection
Provides detailed steps for updating the player's software by connecting to the internet.
Updating Software and Restoring Defaults
Updating Software via USB/Disc
Guides on updating the player's software using a USB flash drive or disc, with specific formatting instructions.
Restoring Factory Default Settings
Explains how to reset all player settings to their original factory defaults.
Code Tables for Settings
Language Code Reference
A comprehensive table listing language names, codes, and input codes for multilingual support.
Country/Area Code Reference
A list of country/area names, codes, and input codes for regional settings.
Troubleshooting: Picture and Sound Issues
Picture Display Problems
Provides solutions for common picture issues like no display, distortion, or dark images.
Sound Output Problems
Offers remedies for issues such as no sound, multi-channel sound not outputting, or noise during radio reception.
Troubleshooting: Control and Network Issues
Control Function Problems
Addresses issues where the remote control or HDMI control function does not work as expected.
Network Connectivity Problems
Provides solutions for common network issues, including BD-LIVE connection failures and slow software updates.
Troubleshooting: Other Issues
Power and Remote Control Issues
Offers solutions for problems like the unit not turning on, auto power off, or remote control not working.
USB Device and Display Issues
Addresses problems related to USB device recognition, file system compatibility, and dark display windows.
Product Specifications
General Specifications for HTZ-BD Series
Lists power requirements, consumption, dimensions, weight, and operating conditions for HTZ-BD52/32 and HTZ-BD92HW/82HF models.
Inputs/Outputs and Tuner Specifications
Details the player's input/output terminals and tuner specifications (FM tuning range, antenna input).
System and Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier Power Output Details
Provides power output specifications for the amplifiers in HTZ-BD52/32 and HTZ-BD92HW/82HF models.
System Components and S-BD422 Speaker Specs
Lists system components (laser, signal system, LAN) and detailed specifications for S-BD422 speakers.
Speaker System Specifications
Specifications for S-BD122 and S-BD922HW Speakers
Details the specifications (type, impedance, dimensions, weight) for S-BD122 and S-BD922HW speaker models.
Specifications for S-BD822HF Speakers
Lists the specifications for the S-BD822HF speaker system, including front speakers and subwoofer.
Unit and Disc Maintenance
Handling and Cleaning the Player Unit
Provides instructions for handling, cleaning, and maintaining the player unit, including shipping precautions.
Disc Handling and Cleaning
Offers guidelines on handling, storing, and cleaning discs to ensure optimal playback quality.
Important Information on Network Services
Third-Party Content and Service Disclaimers
Outlines Pioneer's responsibilities and disclaimers regarding third-party network content and services.
Product Support and Legal Information
Service and Accessory Information
Provides URLs for product registration, service locations, and purchasing parts or accessories.
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