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Summarization of Contents
Speaker Setup Guide
Safety precautions when setting up
Safety guidelines for assembling, setting up, and placing speakers to prevent accidents.
Home theater sound setup (HTP-55)
Standard 5.1 channel surround sound speaker setup for optimal home theater experience.
Home theater sound setup (HTP-33)
Speaker placement options for HTP-33 system based on room size and characteristics.
Standard surround setup
A standard 5.1 channel surround sound speaker setup for optimal home theater sound.
Front surround setup
Setup for when rear surround speaker placement is not possible, using Front Surround modes.
Wall mounting the speakers
Instructions and precautions for securely mounting speakers to walls.
Wall mounting the center speaker
Details on how to mount the center speaker to a wall using its dedicated hole.
Wall mounting the other speakers (HTP-33)
Information on wall mounting front and surround speakers for HTP-33 systems.
Additional notes on speaker placement
Important considerations for optimal speaker positioning and precautions against interference.
Connecting up
Basic connections
Fundamental steps for connecting the receiver subwoofer, antennas, and display unit.
Assemble the AM loop antenna
Instructions for assembling the AM loop antenna for optimal reception.
Connect the AM and FM antennas
Guide on connecting AM loop and FM wire antennas to the receiver.
Connect each speaker
Step-by-step instructions for connecting speaker cables to the receiver and speakers.
Connect the subwoofer cable
How to connect the subwoofer cable to the receiver subwoofer terminal.
Connect the power cord
Instructions for connecting the power cord to the receiver and a wall socket.
Using this system for TV audio
How to connect your TV's audio output to enjoy surround sound from television broadcasts.
Controls and displays
Display unit
Identification and function of controls on the receiver's front panel display unit.
Display
Explanation of the indicators and character display on the receiver's front panel.
Remote control
Detailed layout and function of each button on the system's remote control.
Using the remote control
Guidelines and tips for effective remote control operation and range.
Putting the batteries in the remote control
Step-by-step instructions for inserting batteries into the remote control.
Getting started
System demo setting
How to enable or disable the automatic demo feature that starts upon first power-up.
Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound
Guide to using the Multichannel Acoustic Calibration system for room-specific sound optimization.
Listening to your system
Auto listening mode
Simple listening mode that mirrors source material channels for automatic output.
Listening in surround sound
How to listen to stereo or multichannel sources using Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes.
Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings
Adjusting Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.
Using Front Surround (HTP-33 only)
Utilizing Front Surround modes for the HTP-33 system, including speaker orientation guidance.
Using Advanced Surround
Applying various additional surround sound effects to multichannel or stereo sources.
Using the Sound Retriever
Restoring CD quality sound to compressed audio sources using the Sound Retriever feature.
Listening in stereo
How to listen to any source in stereo, with multichannel sources downmixed.
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ
Activating and using the Acoustic Calibration EQ set via Auto MCACC setup.
Enhancing dialogue
Using Dialogue Enhancement feature to make dialogue stand out from background sounds.
Boosting the bass level
Adjusting bass modes (Music or Cinema) to enhance low-frequency response.
Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes
Reducing excessive bass/treble (Quiet) or enjoying surround sound at low volumes (Midnight).
Adjusting the bass and treble
Controls for fine-tuning the overall tone by adjusting bass and treble levels.
Listening to the radio
Listening to the radio
Using the tuner to receive FM and AM broadcasts and memorizing stations.
Improving poor FM reception
Tips to improve FM reception quality by switching to mono or adjusting settings.
Improving poor AM sound
Simple methods to improve AM sound quality, like turning off the TV or repositioning the antenna.
Changing the noise cut mode
Adjusting noise cut modes to improve sound quality when reception is poor.
Memorizing stations
Saving favorite radio stations as presets for easy access.
Listening to station presets
How to select and listen to memorized radio station presets.
Changing the frequency step
Adjusting the frequency step for tuning if country/region settings are unsuitable.
Surround sound settings
Using the Setup menu
Accessing surround sound settings like channel levels and speaker distances via the Setup menu.
Channel level setting
Manually adjusting the volume level for each speaker channel for optimal surround sound.
Speaker distance setting
Setting the distance of each speaker from the listening position to improve surround effect.
Dynamic Range Control
Adjusting dynamic range to improve low-level sounds and control high-level peaks for Dolby Digital/DTS.
Dual mono setting
Specifying playback for dual mono encoded soundtracks or bilingual audio sources.
Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone
Using a test tone to reference and adjust channel levels for balanced speaker output.
Other connections
Listening to an external audio source
Connecting analog and digital external audio sources for playback.
Connecting auxiliary components
Connecting digital playback components like DVD, CD, and MD players to the receiver.
Connecting an analog audio component
Connecting analog audio components, such as tape players, using the ANALOG input jacks.
Connecting external antennas
Instructions for connecting external AM and FM antennas for improved reception.
Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display
Connecting the system to a Pioneer plasma display for enhanced features and control.
SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays
Configuring SR+ settings to enable features when connected to a Pioneer plasma display.
Automatic plasma display volume muting
Automatically muting the plasma display's volume when the receiver is active.
Automatic plasma display input switching
Automatically switching the plasma display's input based on the receiver's input selection.
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display
Enabling SR+ mode for integrated control with a Pioneer plasma display.
About the control out jack
Linking Pioneer components using SR CONTROL jacks for unified remote control.
Additional information
Setting the sleep timer
Setting a timer to automatically turn off the receiver subwoofer after a specified time.
Dimming the display
Adjusting the brightness of the receiver's front panel display.
DTS CD setting
Configuring the system to play DTS-encoded CDs correctly.
Resetting the system
Procedure to reset all system settings to their factory default values.
Installation and maintenance
Guidelines for proper installation and care of the audio system for longevity.
Hints on installation
Important considerations for choosing a location to install the system safely and effectively.
Glossary
Definitions of technical terms and audio technologies used in the manual.
Setting up the remote to control your TV
Programming the system's remote control to operate your TV.
Using the TV remote control buttons
Explains how to use the remote's buttons to control TV functions like power, input, and volume.
Preset code list
A list of manufacturer codes for programming the remote to control different TV brands.
Troubleshooting
Common problems and their solutions for system malfunctions or incorrect operations.
General
General troubleshooting steps for power issues, sound problems, and speaker connections.
Tuner
Troubleshooting steps for radio reception issues like noise or auto-tuning failures.
Error Messages
Descriptions of error messages displayed by the system and their meanings.
Specifications
Technical details and specifications for the receiver subwoofer and speaker systems.
Accessories
List of included accessories for the speaker systems.
S-TA505 Speaker system
Technical specifications for the S-TA505 speaker system components.
S-ST303 Speaker system
Technical specifications for the S-ST303 speaker system components.
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