Pioneer S-DV131 User Manual

Setting up your dvd/cd receiver, Speaker setup guide, Ycb/ pb cr/ pr

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Setting up your DVD/CD Receiver

Check that you have all the accessories, then put
the batteries in the remote control.

Video cord

Batteries and
remote control

FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Connect the AM and FM antennas to the rear panel of the DVD/CD receiver.

Push open the tabs, then insert
one wire fully into each terminal.

Release the tabs to secure the AM
antenna wires.

Pull off the protective
shields of both AM antenna
wires.

Fix the AM loop antenna to the
attached stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the
direction indicated by the arrow (fig. A) then
clip the loop onto the stand (fig. B).

Note: If you plan to mount the AM antenna
to a wall or other surface, secure the stand
with screws (fig. C) before clipping the loop
to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

Place the AM antenna on a flat
surface and point in the direction
giving the best reception.
Don’t let it come into contact with metal
objects and avoid placing near computers,
television sets or other electrical appliances.

Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75

Ω antenna terminal.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door
frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

Note:

The signal earth (

H) is designed to reduce noise that occurs when an

antenna is connected. It is not an electrical safety earth.

When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch the power off with the STANDBY/ON button, and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
Do not use these speakers with any other system or amplifier as this may result in damage or fire.

Connect each speaker using the color-coded speaker
plugs. Match them to the colored speaker terminals
on the rear panel of the DVD/CD receiver.

Connect each speaker as shown below.

For the best surround sound, setup
your speakers as above. The front
left and right speakers should be
about 1.8–2.7 m apart.

Congratulations! You're done setting up.

These speaker terminals can be hazardous when live. When you connect or
disconnect the speaker cables, to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not
touch uninsulated parts before disconnecting the power cord.

Connect the DVD/CD receiver to your TV, then connect the
supplied power cord.

Connect the power cord to the AC inlet.

Connect one end to a video input on your TV.

Use the supplied video cord.

Using the remote control

The remote control can be used within a range of about 7 meters
from the remote sensor on the front panel, and within a 30
degree angle.

Precautions:

• The remote control may not work if there is an obstacle
between the remote control and the display unit, or if the remote
control is not directed towards the remote sensor of the display
unit at the correct angle.
• The remote control may not work properly if strong light such
as direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the unit’s
remote sensor.
• The remote control may not work properly when this unit is
used near devices emitting infrared rays, or when remote controls
of other devices which use infrared rays are used. Also, the use of
this remote control may cause other devices to work improperly.
• When the operating range of the remote becomes too short,
replace the batteries.

Remote control battery caution

Incorrect use of batteries may cause leakage or rupture.
Always be sure to follow these guidelines:
• Always insert batteries into the battery compartment correctly
matching the positive

ª and negative · polarities, as shown by

the display inside the compartment.
• Never mix new and used batteries.
• Batteries of the same size may have different voltages,
depending on brand. Do not mix different brands of batteries.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with
governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's
rules that apply in your country or area.
• In order to prevent battery leakage, remove the batteries when
not using the remote control for an extended period (one month
or more). If leakage occurs, carefully wipe away any battery fluid
inside the compartment, and replace the batteries with new ones.
• Do not allow books or other objects to rest on top of the
remote control, since the buttons may be depressed, causing
faster exhaustion of the batteries.

Additional notes on connecting antennas

• Keep antenna cables away from the main unit and other cables.
• To assure optimum reception, pull the FM antenna so that it is fully
extended and not coiled or hanging at the rear of the unit.
• If reception with the supplied antenna is poor, see the Other
connections section in the main operating instructions for details on
connecting outdoor antennas.

Additional notes on speaker placement

If your listening room is of adequate size, place the speakers as
shown in step 3 to achieve the optimum surround sound effect. If
you are listening in a fairly small room and a typical surround
speaker setup is not possible, see Home theater sound setup in the
instruction manual and the Speaker Setup Guide for information on
the Front Surround 3-spot setup option.
When using the standard surround speaker setup as shown in step
3, please observe the following guidelines:
• Install the main front left and right speakers at an equal distance
from the TV.
• For optimum effect, install the rear speakers slightly above ear
level.
• Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the
sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.

Precautions:

• When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to
secure it with tape or some other suitable means. Otherwise, the
speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as
earthquakes, endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker.
• Do not connect the supplied speakers with any other amplifier.
This may result in malfunction or fire.
• The front, center and surround speakers supplied with this
system are magnetically shielded. However, depending on the
installation location, color distortion may occur if the speaker is
installed extremely close to the screen of a television set. If this
happens case, turn the power switch of the television set OFF, and
turn it ON after 15 to 30 minutes. If the problem persists, place the
speaker system away from the television set.
• The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and so should not be
placed near a TV or monitor. Magnetic storage media (such as
floppy discs and tape or video cassettes) should also not be kept
close to the subwoofer.
• Do not fix the subwoofer to the wall or ceiling; they could cause
injury if they fell.

Connect the other end to the video output of the DVD/CD receiver.

This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this
player to your TV via a VCR using AV cables, as the picture from this player will not
appear properly on your TV.

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Match the color-coded speaker
plugs to the colored speaker
terminals on the rear of the
DVD/CD receiver (as shown at
left). Make sure to insert
completely.
The small lug at the wire-end of
the speaker plug should face up
or down depending on whether
it's being plugged into one of
the upper or lower three
speaker terminals. Please make
sure to connect correctly.

Upper three terminals

Lower three terminals

Power cord

* In some countries or regions, the shape of the
power plug may sometimes differ from that shown
in the explanatory drawings.

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ANTENNA

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UNBAL 75

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LOOP ANTENNA

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AUDIO SUBTITLE

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SYSTEM
SETUP

HOME
MENU

DVD

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MENU

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TEST TONE

SOUND
MODE

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CLEAR

SLEEP

DISPLAY

VOLUME

TUNE

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SURROUND

Front right

(Red)

Front left

(White)

Surround left

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Surround right

(Grey)

Listening position

Center (Green)

Subwoofer (Purple)

• Front speakers x 2

• Center speaker x 1

• Surround speakers x 2

• Subwoofer x 1

This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup
for optimal 5.1 channel home theater sound.

Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of each of the front
speakers and the center speaker. The four large non-skid pads
are for the subwoofer (as shown).

Use the supplied adhesive to attach 4 pads to the base (flat surface) of each speaker.

Connect the speaker system.

Refer to the Setting up your DVD/CD
Receiver (the other part of this setup
guide) to connect the speakers properly.
Place them as shown in the diagram
above for optimal surround sound.

Secure the speaker wire.

After testing for the slack necessary to turn the speaker
(see the following step), use the groove provided to
secure the speaker wire.

Standard surround
5-spot setup

• Non-skid pads
(large) x 4

• Non-skid pads
(small) x 12

• Mounting brackets x 4

Turn the speakers towards the closest wall, lining the arrows up for optimal Front Surround.

Turn each surround speaker so that the arrow at the base is lined up with the

(FRONT SURROUND) arrow on the front

speaker. This is only necessary when you are using the Front Surround mode (

MODE ON). See the operating instructions for