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Operating Instructions
HTD88DVD
DVD/CD Receiver
XV-DV88
Speaker System
S-DV88
HTD8DVD
DVD/CD Receiver
XV-DV8
Speaker System
S-DV8
Operating Instructions
XV-DV88.book 1


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Location: Rear of the unit
10 cm or more
15 cm or more
Rear: 10 cm or more
PHONES
STANDBY/ON
DOWN
VOLUME
CD MODE TIMER
UP
DVD/CD
TUNER
TV/L1/L2
FM/AM/ST.
DIRECT PLAY
DISC SKIP
EXCHANGE
OPEN/CLOSE
12
3
4
5
DISC
12
34
5
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT
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WARNING
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire
or shock hazard, do not place any container filed
with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or
flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain
or moisture.
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WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked
flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the
equipment.
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VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat
radiation (at least 15 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and
10 cm at each side).
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the
product, and to protect it from overheating. To
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be
blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the
equipment on thick carpet or a bed.
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or
strong artificial light)
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CAUTION
The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not
completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.
Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect
device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from
the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore,
make sure the unit has been installed so that the
power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC
outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard,
the power cord should also be unplugged from the
AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time
(for example, when on vacation).
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CAUTION
These speaker terminals carry
HAZARDOUS LIVE
voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when
connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables,
disconnect the power cord before touching any
uninsulated parts.
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XV-DV88.book 2


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The following does not apply to the Asian and Oceanic models:
WARNING
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V
or 120 V) written on the rear panel.
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Before plugging in for the first time, read the following
section carefully.
CAUTION
This product is a class 1 laser product, but this
product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1.
To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers
or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
The following caution label appears on your unit.
Location: rear of the unit
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD. D6-8-2-1_En
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate
the equipment.
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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.
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XV-DV88.book 3


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Energy-saving design
This system is designed to use 0.5 W of
electricity when power is switched to
standby.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims
of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
For U.S. and Australia Model
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For Australian and
New Zealand models only
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120-
127V
220-
230V
240V
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
120-
127V
220-
230V
240V
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
Voltage selector
[Excluding Taiwan model]
You can find the voltage selector switch on the rear
panel of multi-voltage models.
The factory setting for the voltage selector is 220­
230 V. Please set it to the correct voltage for your
country or region.
· Saudi Arabia operates on 127 V and 220 V mains
voltage. Please set to the correct voltage before using.
For Australian and New Zealand models:
The factory setting for the voltage selector is 240 V.
Please set it to the correct voltage for your country
or region.
Before changing the voltage, disconnect the AC power
cord. Use a medium size screwdriver to change the
voltage selector switch.
If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC
outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed
and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and
mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of
this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the
cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make
sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing
the mains plug from the wall socket when left
unused for a long period of time (for example, when
on vacation).
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XV-DV88.book 4


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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.
Contents
01 Before you start
Features
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What's in the box
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Putting the batteries in the remote control
. . 7
Using the remote control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Disc / content format playback
compatibility
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CD-R/RW compatibility
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DVD-R/RW compatibility
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PC-created disc compatibility
. . . . . . . . . . 9
Compressed audio compatibility
. . . . . . . . 9
About WMA
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
JPEG file compatibility
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
02 Connecting up
Connecting the speakers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Attaching the non-skid pads for front, center
and surround speakers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Placing the speakers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wall-mounting the center and surround
speaker system
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting to your TV
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting using the S-video output
. . . . 14
Connecting using the component video
output
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Listening to TV audio through this system
. .16
Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display
. .16
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer
plasma display
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting the supplied antennas
. . . . . . . 18
Assembling the loop antenna
. . . . . . . . . 18
AM loop antenna
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FM wire antenna
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting the power
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
03 Controls and displays
Front panel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Display
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Remote control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
04 Getting started
Switching on and setting up
. . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting the clock
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Room Setup
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting up the remote to control your TV
. . 28
Using the on-screen displays
. . . . . . . . . . . 29
Playing discs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Basic playback controls
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Resume and Last Memory
. . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Changing discs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
DVD-Video disc menus
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus
. . . . . . . 34
Listening to the radio
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Improving poor FM reception
. . . . . . . . . 35
Memorizing stations
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Listening to station presets
. . . . . . . . . . . 36
Listening to other sources
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Singing karaoke
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
05 Listening to your system
About the listening modes
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Auto listening mode
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Listening in surround sound
. . . . . . . . . . . 38
Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings
. . . . . . 38
Using the Advanced Surround effects
. . . . 39
Using Front Surround
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the Advanced and Front
Surround effect level
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Listening in stereo
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Listening with headphones
. . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Enhancing dialogue
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Listening with a virtual surround back
speaker
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using Quiet and Midnight listening
modes
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjusting the bass and treble
. . . . . . . . . . 42
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