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Pioneer DV-333 User's Manual

1. Audio Connections This player features two digital optical and coaxial and also analog audio output formats Digital Audio Connections You can enjoy the digital audio recorded on DVD discs from both optical digital and coaxial digital output jacks When making digital audio connections do not make connections from both the coaxial and optical digital outputs to the same component When a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG is loaded noise will be output if you have made connections via the digital audio jacks to a receiver or amplifier that cannot decode a Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG digital bitstream In this case be sure to set up the Setup Navigator audio settings to best reflect the type of system you are using page 19 Additionally the digital audio settings can be adjusted manually in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu page 26 27 DIGITAL OUT Optical The digital signal is transmitted as light pulses through a fiber optic cable e Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with built in Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG decoder e Use a fiber optic cable not supplied to connect the DIGITAL OUT OPT digital optical output on the player to the digital optical input on an AV amplifier or receiver DIGITAL IN AN AV amplifier or receiver with built in Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG decoder DIGITAL OUT Coaxial The digital signal is transmitted electronically through a coaxial cabl
2. D Stereo gt 1 L Left gt ave 4 SUBTITLE button Press repeatedly to select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD or to tum the subtitles off page 33 5 SETUP button Press when the player is in either play or stop mode to open and close the Setup screen page 17 6 MENU button Use to display or close the DVD menu screen page 21 7 DISPLAY button Press during playback to display statistical disc information Press repeatedly to display different information page 47 Cursor buttons lt gt a v Use to move through the options on menu screens and to change settings 9 ENTER button Use to implement settings selected with the cursor buttons or to set items highlighted in a menu PREV lt lt previous During playback press PREV lt lt to go back to a previous chapter track page 22 D STOP m button Press to stop playback Pressing once enables playback to resume from a point shortly before the location where it was stopped Pressing twice causes the disc to return to the beginning of the disc when playback starts again page 23 2 lt i STEP SLOW 11 gt buttons Press STEP SLOW 11 gt during playback to view Slow playback In pause mode press STEP SLOW II to advance DVDs and Video CDs frame by frame and STEP SLOW lt 1 to back up a few frames ata time page 38 3 Number buttons 1 9 0 10 Use to perform direct title and chapter track searches an
3. PLAY gt Repeat play ofa chapter track Press REPEAT once during playback of the chapter or track you want to repeat Repeat play of a title Press REPEAT twice during playback of the title you want to repeat e With DVDs the title continues playing until the end and then playback starts once more from the beginning of that title e With CDs and Video CDs a disc is considered a single title so the entire disc is repeated To repeat a program Press REPEAT once during program playback to repeat the program To cancel repeat play Press CLEAR Playback continues but the repeat function is canceled Repeat play of a specified section Press REPEAT A B at the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat e When REPEAT A B is pressed a second time the disc retums to the location where REPEAT A B was pressed first and plays the selected section repeatedly e You can only perform A B repeat within the same title chapter or track To cancel A B repeat play Press CLEAR Playback continues but the repeat function is canceled Return to a specified location on a disc 1 Press REPEAT A B at the desired location 2 When you want to retum to the specified location press PLAY p gt To clear the specified location Press CLEAR to cancel repeat play or to clear the specified location that was set using REPEAT A B Notes e With some DVD discs there may be times when repeat playback
4. S VIDEO OUT e Make S video connections to a TV or monitor with S video input to produce a high quality video image e Use an S video cable not supplied to connect the output on the player to S video input on the TV or monitor e When making S video connections make sure to set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel of the player to the left to assign S video output VIDEO OUT SELEC TV or monitor VIDEO OUT e Make composite video connections to a standard TV or monitor with a video input jack e Use the supplied video cable to connect the VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the video input on the TV or monitor e Be sure to match the color of the plug with the color of the jack yellow e When making video connections make sure to set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel of the player to the left to assign composite video output TV or monitor COMPONENT VIDEO OUT e Make component video connections to a TV or monitor with component inputs to produce a higher quality video image e Use a component video cable or 3 video cords not supplied to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the component jacks on the monitor e When making component video connections make Sure to set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel of the player to the right to assign component video output COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y Pe PR TV or monitor
5. e Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level e Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Grouprecommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is included for your protection Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library soft whispers 40 Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation Features of This Player Compatible
6. francais Espanol 4 WMove Eleesclect Kiai Settings English francais Espanol Factory setting Note In addition to setting the OSD language the audio and subtitle language are also set at this time If you wish to change the audio or subtitle language to a different language make changes in the Setup screen Language menu Audio Language and Subtitle Language as needed page 31 33 Setting the TV screen size The TV Type screen establishes the size or more appropriately the width to height ration of your television or monitor The width to height ratio of conventional TVs is 4 3 while the width to height ratio of wide screen and high definition TVs is 16 9 This width to height ratio is called the aspect ratio Setup Navigator TV Connection TV Type BCE Sars alr Standard 4 3 4 WMove Eleeselect Kiai Settings Widescreen 16 9 Standard 4 3 Factory setting Note There are two screen formats that can be used to display wide screen format DVDs letter box and pan amp scan When Standard 4 3 is selected in the Setup Navigator the letter box screen format is automatically selected To switch the preference to the pan amp scan format make changes in the Setup screen Video menu TV Screen setting page 28 Setting digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or decoder The Digital J ack screen establishes whether digital connections have been made to an AV a
7. gt to select either Chapter or Title program 3 Oncethe program type is selected Use the cursor button vV to enter the program window When Program Chapter is selected you must also select what title the chapters to be programmed are in Use the cursor button A to highlight Title and then use the number buttons to enter the title number to be used 4 inthe program window use the number buttons to enter the numbers of the titles or chapters in the order you want to program them in e To program DVD titles chapters 9 7 and 18 in order press 9 7 10 and 8 Program Chapter Program Title Current Title 7 Chapter 1 Current Title 2 20 oo 18 n _ Title 1 Chapter 1 18 09 07 18 see oe eee ee Program Memory Off UMove Bapa GU Exit Program Memory Off Pove Bala GUN Exit 5 Press ENTER or PLAY e Playback starts in the set order e Press PROGRAM to retum to the previous display The program will not begin until PLAY r IS pressed To program a pause in a program Press PAUSE II instead of a number button H appears on the screen and the pause can be programmed A pause cannot be programmed as the first or last position in a program and two or more pauses cannot be programmed in succession To delete a number Use the cursor buttons A V 4 to highlight the incorrect number and then press CLEAR The n
8. 96kHz gt 48kHz MPEG Out MPEG PCM Setup audio Digital output format tone adjust BD FYMove Exit Use the cursor buttons lt gt to select the menu you want As each menu is selected with the cursor the settings appear below the menu heading Use the cursor buttons v to enter the menu The top item within the menu becomes highlighted Example le oA melee Dolby Digital DTS Out l Dolby Digital gt PCM 96kHz PCM Out 96kHz gt 48kHz MPEG Out MPEG gt PCM Change Dolby Digital output mode D a9 Move Bama exit Use the cursor buttons 4 w to select the setting you want to change The options available for each setting appear to the right when the setting is selected The current setting appears with the setting indicator lit Use the cursor buttons gt to enter the setting options Example Audiot Audio2 VideolLanquage General _ Dolby Digital Out DTS Out Dolby Digital PCM 96kHz PCM Out 96kHz gt 48kHz MPEG Out MPEG PCM Output Dolby Digital 4 Pove ae Select Bal Exit e Not all menu options can be changed while a disc is playing In these cases the options appear grayed out on the screen and cannot be adjusted To change these settings press STOP m first before pressing SETUP Operating the menu after pressing STOP m may cancel the resume function e Some menu options are not immediately effective if set while a disc is playing T
9. ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overtum WAT 3 VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product andto protectitfrom overheating andthese openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location NONUSE PERIO
10. Fiji fj D O D W D 51 52 Troubleshootinc Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions If you think that there is something wrong with this component check the points below Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component Inspect 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 The disc table comes back out automatically shortly after the disc table is closed The disc is dirty or warped Refer to Disc Care page 49 The disc is not placed properly on the disc table Use the disc table guide to align the disc page 20 Region number does not conform with this unit f the region number on the disc does not match the number on the player the disc cannot be used page 55 There is condensation on the operating section of the player Allow time for condensation to evaporate If player is near an air conditioning unit you should move the player page 50 Playback is not possible The disc has been loaded upside down Check that the disc has been loaded with the label Side facing up Q mark appears on screen The selected function does not operate for that disc mark appears on screen The operation is prohibited by the player Picture playback stops
11. In this case unplugging the power cord and then re plugging it in will usually reset the unit for proper operation If this does not correct the problem please consult your nearest PIONEER service center NOLIVWIARIOAINI TWNOLLIGdY E Terms Aspect ratio Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens The ratio of a standard TV is 4 3 while the ratio of a high definition or wide TV is 16 9 The latter allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective Chapter number Chapter numbers are the numbers assigned to sections of atitle on the disc similar to chapters in a book If the disc includes chapter numbers you can locate the section you want very quickly using search and other functions Component color difference video output The color signal of the TV is divided into the luminance Y signal and the color Ps and Pr signals and then output In this way mutual interference of each signal is avoided On a TV with component input jacks these Signals are synthesized to produce the picture Condition memory Condition refers to the various mode settings etc On this player various conditions such as those set during playback can be memorized This function allows you to play back the same disc at any time without having to redo your preferred settings Digital bitstream The bitstream does not refer to the audio signal but rather to the digital data that once conver
12. O MEMORY MEMORY OKT ANGLE REPEAT aa sa lt REV FWD gt gt Advancing to the next chapter track Press NEXT gt gt gt gt gt gt on the front panel e Press to skip forward to the next chapter track e You can advance more than one chapter track forward by pressing and holding NEXT gt and releasing when the desired chapter track number appears in the display Skipping back to the previous chapter track Press PREV lt lt lt lt lt lt on the front panel e Press once to skip back to the start of the chapter track currently playing e Press twice to skip back to the start of the previous chapter track e You can skip back to previous chapters tracks by pressing and holding PREV lt lt and releasing when the desired chapter track number appears in the display Fast forward scanning Press and hold FWD gt gt gt gt gt gt on the front pane during playback e Release FWD gt when you reach the desired location Normal playback resumes e When the Scan indicator on the screen changes from flashing to lit fast forward scanning will continue even if the button is released When the desired location has been reached press PLAY gt Fast reverse scanning Press and hold REV lt lt lt lt lt lt on the front pane during playback e Release REV lt lt when you reach the desired location Normal playback
13. PLAY gt PAUSE II PAUSE II lt IISTEP SLOWII gt lt 4REV FWD gt gt lt 1 STEP SLOWII gt AA Notes e There is no sound when viewing still frames or slow playback or when advancing one frame at a time e Still frame slow play or frame advance playback may not be possible with certain titles In this case the Q mark is displayed Viewing a still frame Press PAUSE II When viewing a DVD if the paused picture shakes select the Field setting in the Setup screen Video menu Still Picture setting as described in the section On page 29 To retum to normal playback When viewing a still frame playback pressing PAUSE I or PLAY restores normal playback operation Viewing slow playback Press and hold STEP SLOW 11 gt during playback e Slow playback is engaged e During slow playback the speed of playback can be adjusted from 1 2 normal playback speed to 1 16 normal playback speed in four steps using STEP SLOW lt i and II fll 1 16 1 8 1 4 1 2 I gt Press and hold STEP SLOW lt i during DVD playback e Slow playback in the reverse direction is engaged e Inthe reverse direction the playback speed cannot be adjusted To retum to normal playback When viewing still frames or slow playback pressing PLAY gt restores normal playback operation Frame by frame advance playback Viewing one frame at a time 1 Press PAUSE 11 2 Press STEP SLOW
14. Press to start disc playback pages 20 23 25 PAUSE 11 button Press to pause playback of a disc Press again to resume playback page 38 26 lt lt REV FWD gt fast reverse forward buttons During playback of DVD and Video CD press FWD gt to perform fast forward scanning Press REV lt lt to perform fast reverse scanning of DVD and Video CD When a CD is loaded audio scanning is performed page 22 27 CLEAR button Works in conjunction with a number of player functions Use to cancel repeat and random playback and to edit programs SEARCH MODE button Press to perform a title chapter track or elapsed time search page 39 SNOLDNNAN ANV SSINIVN Making Connections Connecting Your DVD Player Unlike any other audiovisual media format DVD offers a wide array of audio and video output options which allows playback to be enjoyed in any number of system configurations from a standard TV with stereo audio input to ahome theater system with a TV or monitor and full Surround sound capabilities Audio cord Included Included TV or monitor Connection Guide The illustration on this page shows the basic setup using the audio and video cords included with this player Use this illustration as a guide to setting up your home system An explanation of each type of audio and video connection available can be found on pages 15 to 16 To determine the best audio and video connection
15. When loading or removing discs try not to touch their playing surfaces Cleaning Fingerprints or other dirt on the disc may affect sound and picture quality To clean your discs use a soft clean cloth to wipe them If necessary moisten a soft cloth with diluted neutral detergent to remove heavy dirt or fingerprints f A NYA n a Do not wipe in a circular Gently wipe from the direction Concentric inside toward the outer scratches in the disc groove edge tend to cause noise Discs must not be cleaned with record cleaning sprays or static prevention sprays etc Also do not use volatile liquids such as benzine or thinner etc Lens cleaner The player s pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use but if for some reason it should malfunction due to soiling contact your nearest PIONEER authorized service center Lens cleaners are commercially available but special care should be exercised in their use since some may cause damage to the lens Never play cracked or warped discs The disc revolves in the player at high speed when it is played Never play a cracked scratched or warped disc This may damage the player or cause it to 9 malfunction Never use discs with special shapes CD s with special shapes heart shaped CDs octagonal CDs etc cannot be played on this set Attempting to do so may damage the cs set Do not use such CDs After using discs store them upright Afte
16. both Video CDs and CDs are considered to be a single title regardless of the number of tracks Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 DA ay 0 a Video CD Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest quality digital audio and video available today The amount of information that can be recorded onto a DVD disc is remarkable allowing it to offer numerous functions and features available with no other format Because using the DVD player and DVDs may be confusing at first following the order below should help you get through the important stages of getting set up SO you can start using your player as soon as possible Get familiar with the player Refer to the section Before Using on page 8 to confirm that all the accessories were included with the player If you are new to DVD it might be beneficial for you to go through the Names and Functions section starting on page 9 to get familiar with the parts and buttons on the main unit and remote control as they will be referred to throughout this manual There is also a list of terms that can be found on page 54 if you are having trouble understanding some of the terminology associated with DVD Make the necessary connections No entertainment system seems to be set up exactly the same way The Making Connections section Starting on page 14 shows how video and audio connections may be mad
17. the following pages When setting up for the first time Some DVDs start playing automatically when loaded in the player Because the Setup Navigator cannot be used if adisc is playing it is recommended to set up the player using the Setup Navigator before loading a DVD for the first time If a DVD has been loaded be sure to press STOP m before proceeding a OPEN LAST CONDITION CLOSE if 2 MEMORY MEMORY O AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEAT a SETUP MENU D A B K STOP E PLAY gt PAUSE II oom D lt 4qIISTEP SLOWII gt lt lt 4REV FWD gt gt Pioneer won ___ ieee 0 oe cr a aaa e 1 Press STANDBY ON on the front panel 6 on the remote control 2 Press SETUP When SETUP is pressed for the first time the following screen appears Though the Setup Navigator may be used more than once this screen only appears the first time SETUP is pressed Setup Navigator Setup Navigator Kye Auto Start Off WMove ElesSelect Kiai 3 Use the cursor buttons a v to make a selection e If you are going to use the Setup Navigator it is not necessary to change the setting on the first screen Please proceed to the next step If you do not want to set up the player using the Setup Navigator use the cursor button v to select Auto Start Off at this time The Setup Navigator function may still be used at a later time
18. 3 Letter Box is selected on this screen If you prefer the pan amp scan format change the settings on this screen e Whether the aspect can be switched or not depends on the disc Please refer to the information written on the disc jacket etc e Some discs may not include the screen format selected in the TV Screen setting When this occurs the standard TV screen format available on the disc is automatically selected Differences in screen sizes and DVD formats The number of screen size formats currently available can be somewhat confusing If set incorrectly the video presentation may not appear as it should The following diagrams and descriptions are intended to help you set your TV screen size in a way that will allow you to fully enjoy the digital video of DVD The settings in the TV Screen setting are perhaps most applicable when the DVD you are watching is programmed in the wide screen format If you have a Standard TV select either 4 3 Letter Box or 4 3 Pan amp Scan based on your personal preference If you have a wide screen TV select 16 9 Wide When viewing a wide screen TV or monitor DVD screen size format Setting and Appearance Wide screen format DVD Please note that there are some wide screen letter box formats that place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction Standard screen format DVD When viewing a standard screen format DVD on a w
19. Customer Service Department at the above listed number for assistance PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT P O BOX 1760 LONG BEACH CA 90801 1760 U S A For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Should this product require service in Canada please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada Alternatively please contact the Customer Service Department at the following address Customer Service Department 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 905 479 4411 1 877 283 5901 For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Si ce produit doit tre r par au Canada veuillez vous adresser a un distributeur autoris e Pioneer au Canada pour obtenir le nom de la Soci t de Service Autoris e Pioneer le plus pr s de chez vous Ou encore veuillez communiquer avec le Service de Client le de Pioneer Pioneer lectroniques du Canada Inc D partement de service aux consommateurs 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 905 479 4411 1 877 283 5901 Pioneer Electronics of Canada Inc Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la Garantie Limit e qui accompagne le produit Published by Pione
20. Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy the sound of Dolby Digital soundtracks DTS DTS stands for Digital Theater System DTS is a Surround system different from Dolby Digital that has become a popular surround sound format for movies In order to enjoy the benefits of DTS encoded discs the digital output jack either coaxial or optical of this player needs to be connected to an AV amplifier or receiver or to a DTS decoder to be able to enjoy the surround sound of DTS audio DTS audio is not output from the analog audio outputs Dynamic range Dynamic range refers to the difference between the maximum and minimum levels of the audio soundtrack as measured in decibels dB Compressing the dynamic range raises the minimum Signal level and lowers the maximum signal level This allows you to hear voices and other low level audio Signals clearly while lowering strong audio signals like the sound of explosions MPEG Short for Moving Picture Experts Group This is an international standard for compression of moving images On some DVDs digital audio has been compressed and recorded in this format Multi angle When you watch a TV program you are watching the image filmed through the TV camera Because of this the picture is displayed on your TV from the viewpoint of the TV camera s position In a TV studio the image is filmed by many cameras at the same time and one of those images is selected by the program director and t
21. I Select Password Change in the Parental Lock setting The screen changes to the password input screen To enter the password refer to Entering the password on the previous page If you have not yet set a password you cannot select this setting Establish a password by selecting Level Change first 2 Use the cursor buttons lt 4 w or the number buttons to enter the new password 3 When the new password has been entered press ENTER The new password is set and the screen retums to the General menu screen To go back to the General menu screen without making any changes press RETURN Changing the Background Oe Fo ae ma ey of a 1 pert You can select a blue or black background to appear E when the player is in the stop mode M ake changes to the Background Color setting in the Setup screen General menu in the Expert menu mode page 25 Audio2 VideolLanguage General Setup Menu Mode Expert Setup Navigator Parental Lock Level 8 SNOLDNNAH CEK Black I Blue dBA Move Settings Black Blue Factory setting 37 Still Frame Slow Play Frame Advance Playback pvpwideo co The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed as a still frame played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame l OPEN Oo LAST CONDITION CLOSE MEMORY MEMORY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEAT on au SETUP MENU TOPMENU AS aD E PLAY gt
22. Patel P 9 Display WINCKOW cecsseeeeeeseeeesssseeeeseeeeees 10 Rear Panel dann Ann aan adaa Ann nada KS 11 Remote Control ccccccsssssseeeeeeeessseeeseesseees 12 Making Connections cccsssssssssseessees 14 Connecting Your DVD Player aa 14 Audio Connections erra naaa 15 Video Connections meme na naaa 16 System Control CONNECTIONS aa 16 Setting Up the Player sssss s 17 Using the Setup Navigator aaa 17 Getting Started Using Your DVD Player a ae 20 Playing DVDs Video CDs and CDSs 20 Chapter Track Skip Forward Skip Back 22 Forward and Reverse Scanning aaa 22 Resuming playback from where VOUSTOD DCG raaa tients 23 Stopping Playback and Switching POWER OMT e aT 23 Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Pai ia 24 Using the Setup Screen Menus aaa 24 Changing to the Setup Screen Expert Menu MOIE aderans Ae 25 Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible with Your AV Component 26 Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio SOUNA IEK koniin a A Ga 27 Setting the TV Screen Size aaa 28 Selecting Picture Quality Appropriate for Program Content memesan 29 Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle MUItI FANQI cc ea an 30 Setting the Language Options 31 Setting the on screen display OSD language era 31 Setting Lang
23. and the operation buttons cannot be used Player malfunctions Stop disc playback press STOP m then start playback again New settings made in the Setup screen menus while a disc is playing are ineffective Some settings can be changed while a disc is playing but are not effective This is not a malfunction Make the same setting when the player is stopped Stop disc playback press STOP m then start playback again When playback is resumed the new settings should be in effect Please note that making settings in the Setup screen menus may cancel the resume function When making changes in the Setup screen menus ve is displayed There is a Video CD or CD loaded in the player and the setting that was changed only applies to DVD performance The setting will be effective the next time a DVD is loaded Settings are canceled When the power is tumed off by power failure or by unplugging the power cord settings will be canceled Before unplugging the power cord press STANDBY ON and check that OFF disappears in the display No picture The rear panel s VIDEO OUT SELECT switch setting is not correct Check that the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch is set to the correct position for the monitor connection you are using page 16 Connection is incorrect Check that cord connections are correct and that plugs are firmly connected Operation settings of TV or AV amplifier is not a
24. component video inputs you can produce a higher quality picture on your TV or monitor by connecting to the component video outputs on this unit When using these jacks be sure to set VIDEO OUT SELECT to the right position page 16 2 DIGITAL OUT jack coaxial Use to output the digital audio signal recorded on discs You can output the digital signal via either coaxial output jack to an AV amplifier or receiver page 15 3 VIDEO OUT SELECT switch Use to set which output is used to output the video Signals Select either video S video or component video signal output depending on the connections you make page 16 4 DIGITAL OUT jack optical OPT Use to output the digital audio signal recorded on discs You can output the digital signal via either optical output jack to an AV amplifier or receiver page 15 5 CONTROL IN jack Use to connect this player to another component bearing the Pioneer mark This lets you control this unit as though it were a component in a system Player operations are then performed by pointing the remote control at the component that the player is connect to page 16 6 AC IN power cord connection terminal Use to connect the power cord to the wall outlet page 14 7 S VIDEO OUT jack If your TV or monitor has an S video input clear picture reproduction is possible by connecting the player to your TV or monitor via the S Video jack When using this output be sure to set V
25. how to select other languages see When Other is selected on page 34 Factory setting i 3 A 33 When Other is selected If you select Code use the cursor When you want to select one of the 136 languages as buttons a v to input the numbers of the the main audio language follow the steps below when input code the following screen appears Use the cursor buttons 4 to change the A language code list can be found on page 51 position of the cursor You can also use the number buttons to enter the code Code 0 2 OSD Language English P Audio Language EE Subtitle Language French lol o Auto Language l Spanish Other y Setup audio language ED APove EM exit 4 Press ENTER to set the new language E To exit the screen without making any changes G press RETURN FR s 1 2 3 Setting Auto Language to control ae es subtitle and audio language based p AREV ating on program content When the Auto Language function is used foreign movies are shown with the original audio soundtrack and subtitles in the language selected in the Subtitle 1 Use the cursor buttons to select Other Language menu option Domestic films are shown with the original audio soundtrack and no subtitles and press ENTER Make changes to the Auto Language setting in the Setup screen Language menu The language selection screen appears Language A
26. in order press 9 7 10 and 8 e To edit the program refer to the procedures on the previous page 3 Press ENTER or PLAY gt e Playback starts in the specified track order e To stop the program play press STOP m Notes e To program a pause or to add or delete a number refer to the procedures for programming DVDs on page 42 e You cannot program when playing a Video CD using menu selections during PBC Additional programming options DVD Video CD CD After you have made a program it is then possible to confirm add or clear the contents of the program To confirm the contents of a program On a CD or Video CD track program press PROGRAM to confirm The program screen displays the current program On a DVD select the program type title or chapter with the cursor buttons lt gt The current DVD title or chapter program can then be confirmed on the appropriate program screen To add to a program 1 Press PROGRAM 2 Press a number button to add a new title chapter or track at the end of the program 3 Press PROGRAM to exit the program screen To delete a program 1 Press PROGRAM 2 Select the program with the cursor buttons lt gt then press CLEAR 3 Press PROGRAM to exit the program screen Notes e The complete program will be deleted even if the disc tray iS Open e Pressing CLEAR when the disc is stopped will clear all programs To make a program of your favorite pa
27. is STEP SLOWS AS automatic on some discs CLEAR Press CONDITION MEMORY during playback Settings are memorized for the disc currently playing The following six settings are memorized Picture Quality page 29 OSD Position page 29 Multi Angle page 30 Multi language page 32 Multi Language subtitles page 33 Parental Lock Level page 36 View ing Disc Information DVD Video CD CD Use DISPLAY to get current information about the disc currently loaded You can get information about the titles and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Video CD or CD When viewing DVDs you can also check the digital bitstream transmission rate i OPEN LAST CONDITION CLOSE oO MEMORY MEMO REPEAT a aa SETUP MENU TOP MENU daaa Da DISPLAY PLAY gt PAUSE Il Press DISPLAY dunng while a disc is playing Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the information being displayed The disc information is displayed superimposed over the video image on the screen Press and hold DISPLAY to display the time remaining on the disc When you release the button the information disappears Note Depending on the format and type of disc being used not all screens may be displayed The display changes for each type of disc as follows each time the button is pressed DVD TITLE information Play 2 1 0 24 Title 0 05 0 29 Top Row title and chapter number elapsed time of current
28. is not possible In these cases the Q mark will appear on the screen e With Video CDs repeat play is not possible when the menu is displayed PBC playback To perform repeat play start playback without displaying a menu by pressing the track number to be repeated when the disc is stopped and then press REPEAT e If you switch camera angle during repeat play repeat play is cancelled Random playback of chapters within one title pvp Random Play pvowideo coco Play titles chapters or tracks on a disc in random order Press RANDOM once then press ENTER or PLAY gt a 9 Random Chapter appears on the screen and Dg chapters within the title will be played back in random E E order Random playback of titles TAKE Press RANDOM twice then press ENTER or PLAY gt PLAY gt PAUSE II lt IISTEP SLOWII gt lt lt REV FWD gt gt l CLEAR Random Title appears on the screen and titles will be played back in random order RANDOM Random playback of tracks Video CD CD Press RANDOM Random appears on the screen and random playback begins To change titles chapters or tracks during random play e Press NEXT gt and the next randomly selected track starts playing e Press PREV lt lt and playback of the current track starts again from the beginning To stop random play Press CLE
29. mode page 25 TV Screen 16 9 Wide Picture Quality Standard Still Picture Field On Screen Display O OSD Position Off Angle Indicator On ED Ao Ba exit Settings On Off Factory setting Setting the position of the on screen display When watching conventional software on a wide screen TV the operation display is at the very top of the screen and may be difficult to see Changing the position of the display lets you see operation indicators clearly even on a wide screen TV Make changes in the OSD Position in the Setup screen Video menu in the Expert menu mode page 25 Video TV Screen 16 9 Wide Picture Quality Standard Still Picture Field On Screen Display On ORDE toi t Wide Angle Indicator Normal ED A Pove setup Exit Settings Wide Normal SONLLLAS CIAN ANY ONY DNLSN fav E Factory setting Note This setting is only effective with DVDs that contain a 4 3 aspect ratio video presentation View ing from a Desired Camera Angle Multi Angle DVD You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi angle option fs OPEN CONDITION CLOSE 2 MEMORY MEMORY J ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLF REPEAT REPEAT SETUP MENU TOPMENU AB OL Press ANGLE during playback The camera angle changes each time you press the button ANGLE A Fag ANGEE MSA a E Pioneer Notes e You
30. page 25 OSD Language English Audio Language English Subtitle Language w Subtitle Language Auto Language jJEnglish OYE eee French Subtitle Display Spanish Subtitle Off Other ED LIN Settings w Subtitle Language English French Spanish Other For details on how to select other languages see When Other is selected on page 34 Factory setting Notes e The menu settings may look different from the one shown above e If this function is not effective the languages that can be selected may also be selected in the DVD menu Press MENU to open the DVD menu and make your selection accordingly Selecting subtitles assist subtitles or no subtitles Use this function to turn the subtitles on or off Additionally some DVDs provide assist subtitles that provide additional explanations of scenes in addition to the standard subtitles for viewers who are hard of hearing Select Assist Subtitle to display these Subtitles on DVDs where this function is offered Make changes to the Subtitle Display setting in the Setup screen Language menu in the Expert menu mode page 25 OSD Language English Audio Language English Subtitle Language Spanish Auto Language On DVD Language On Subtitle Display ii Subtitle Off Assist Subtitle ED AN Bay Exit Settings On Off Assist Subtitle Factory setting Notes e If there is no subtitle
31. to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock 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 Cleaning the player To clean the PLAYER wipe with a soft dry cloth For stubbom dirt wet a soft cloth with a mild detergent solution made by diluting one part detergent to 5 or 6 parts water wring well then wipe off the dirt Also use a dry cloth to wipe the surface dry Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene and thinner which are harmful to the unit Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences page 34 Language Input code Language Input code Input code 1001 Gujarati gu 0721 1813 ish en 0514 Hausa ha 0801 1814 French fr 0618 Hindi hi 0809 1815 de 0405 Croatian hr 0818 1823 Italian it 0920 Hungarian hu 0821 1901 Spanish es 0519 Armenian hy 0825 1904 Chinese zh 2608 Interlingua ia 0901 1907 Dutch nl 1412 Interlingue ie 0905 1908 Portuguese pt 1620 Inupiak ik 0911 1909 Sv 1922 Indonesian in 0914 1911 Russian ru 1821 celandic is 0919 1912 Korean ko 1115 Hebrew iw 0923 1913 el 0512 iddish ji 1009 1914 Afar aa 0101 avanese jw 1023 1915 ian ab 0102 Georgian ka 1101 1917 i af 0106 Kazakh kk 1111 1918 ic am 0113 Greenlandic kl 1112 1919 ic ar 0118 Cambodian km 1113
32. with DVD Video CD and CD formats DVD Video CD and CD discs that display the logos shown below can be played back on PIONEER DVD players For more information on discs compatible with this player refer to the table below Types of playable Diameter discs and their marks Playable sides Playback time DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO Digital audio Digital video MPEG 2 12 cm 5in single sided 12 cm 5in double sided 133 min 242 min 266 min 484 min VIDEO 3 DVD VIDEO Digital audio Digital video MPEG 2 8cm 3 in 41 min single sided 75 min 8 cm 3 in 82 min double sided 150 min VIDEO CD VIDEO CD Digital audio Digital video MPEG 1 single sided Max 74 COMPACT liste m VIDEO CD single igi Digital audio DIGITAL VIDEO VIDEO Digital video 8 cm 3 in MPEG 1 single sided Max 20 minutes CD Digital audio 12 cm 5 in Max 74 single sided minutes 12 cm 5 in COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT CD single Digital audio DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable COMPACT 8 cm 3in Max 20 single sided minutes DIGITAL AUDIO ReWritable The disc format logos shown above are found on disc labels or on disc jackets e To prevent malfunction do not use an 8 cm 3 in adaptor for CDs e Discs other than the ones indicated above cannot be played on this unit DVDs that have incompatible region numbers DVD Audio DVD ROM and CD ROM cannot be played
33. 1920 as 0119 Kannada kn 1114 1921 ay 0125 Kashmiri ks 1119 1923 az 0126 Kurdish ku 1121 2001 Bashkir ba 0201 Kirghiz ky 1125 2005 Byelorussian be 0205 Latin la 1201 2007 Bulgarian bg 0207 Lingala In 1214 2008 Bihari bh 0208 Laothian lo 1215 2009 Bislama bi 0209 Lithuanian It 1220 2011 Bengali bn 0214 Latvian Iv 1222 2012 Tibetan bo 0215 Malagasy mg 1307 2014 Breton br 0218 Maori mi 1309 2015 ca 0301 Macedonian mk 1311 2018 ican co 0315 Malayalam ml 1312 2019 cs 0319 Mongolian mn 1314 2020 Welsh cy 0325 Moldavian mo 1315 2023 Danish da 0401 Marathi mr 1318 2111 Bhutani dz 0426 Malay ms 1319 2118 Esperanto eo 0515 Maltese mt 1320 2126 Estonian et 0520 Burmese my 1325 2209 Basque eu 0521 Nauru na 1401 2215 Persian fa 0601 Nepali ne 1405 2315 fi 0609 Norwegian no 1415 2408 0610 Occitan oc 1503 2515 fo 0615 Oromo om 1513 2621 Frisian fy 0625 Oriya or 1518 Irish ga 0701 Panjabi pa 1601 Scots Gaelic gd 0704 Polish pl 1612 Galician gl 0712 Pashto Pushto ps 1619 Guarani gn 0714 Quechua qu 1721 apanese ja m 5 Q n G D 3 D 5 O V a D D N Q WN 5 gt oy A o N g D gt h 3 D g m W P gt LS nia s g o a 3 5 2 D A W D Z D g D gt N D D QD Q gt O D v D O O T Q g D O N D Q 3 a 3 3 NN S
34. 2 DVD indicator Lights when a DVD is loaded 3 Eh indicator Indicates Multi Angle playback is in progress page 30 4 TITLE indicator Indicates a title number is being displayed 5 TRK indicator Indicates a track number is being displayed 6 CHP indicator Indicates a chapter number is being displayed 7 GUI indicator Indicates an on screen menu operation is being performed page 17 REMAIN indicator Indicates that the remaining playback time of a title or chapter track is being displayed S GO eG Gut D 42 13 co sierra CON DITION TOTAL REMAIN 9 CONDITION indicator Indicates that Condition Memory settings are memorized for the currently loaded DVD page 46 TOTAL indicator Indicates that the disc in the player is stopped and DISPLAY has been pressed page 48 D CD indicator Indicates that the Repeat function is on and that the current title chapter or track is being repeated page 40 2 DOLBY DIGITAL indicator Indicates Dolby Digital audio playback 3 LAST MEMO indicator Indicates the Last Memory location is recorded in memory for the currently loaded DVD or Video CD page 45 Counter display Displays the playback mode type of disc title and chapter track numbers playback time etc 5 m gt indicator m light when any disc is playing When a disc is paused II lights 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks If your TV or monitor has
35. AR This returns you to normal playback of chapters tracks in order from the chapter track currently playing Notes e With Video CDs random play is not possible during playback when the menu is displayed PBC playback To perform random play start playback without displaying a menu by pressing a track number button while in the stop mode and then press RANDOM e Random play of programmed chapters tracks is not possible e Inthe case of DVDs random playback may not be possible with some discs e Repeat playback of random playback is not possible In these cases the Q mark will appear on the screen Playback in a Desired Order Program Play pvovvideo coco The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and Similarly the tracks on a Video CD or CD can be arranged to play in the order you want Programming DVDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized E OPEN ST CONDITION CLOSE i 2 MEMORY MEMORY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEAT AT SETUP MENU TOPMENU AB Ge STOP E PLAY gt PAUSE Il LL lt 4IISTEP SLOWII gt lt lt 4REV FWD gt gt 1 Press PROGRAM The Program screen appears Program Chapter Program Title Current Title 7 Chapter 1 Current Title Title 1 Chapter 1 18 Program Memory Off Program Memory Off 4 WMove gy Play G Exit D Move EgyPlay GO Exit 2 Use the cursor buttons lt
36. BY ON on the front panel The disc tray goes back in 23 Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Using the Setup Screen Menus The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual The procedure on this page provides a basic outline for using the Setup screen menus When setting up for the first time Itis recommended to set up player using the Setup Navigator page 17 If you selected Auto Start Off when the Setup Navigator appeared you may still set up the player using the Setup Navigator in the General menu screen If you choose not to use the Setup Navigator be sure to make the necessary settings in the Setup screen Audio 1 Audio 2 Video and Language menus as described on the following pages Some DVDs start playing automatically when loaded in the player If a DVD has been loaded be sure to press STOP m before proceeding a OPEN LAST CONDITION CLOSE O MEMORY MEMORY Dur AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEAT CETT REPEAT SETUP MENU TOP MENU AB 2 D D D a 3 4 5 6 PLAY gt PAUSE Il Press STANDBY ON on the front panel on the remote control Press SETUP The Setup screen appears Example Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital DTS Out Off 96kHz PCM Out
37. DS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION e If this product is equipped with a polarized altemating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fit into the outlet only one way This is a Safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should Still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug e If this product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the Nat
38. DVD icon appears in the upper right hand comer of the screen to indicate that the setting is not applicable to the currently loaded disc The setting will be effective the next time a DVD is loaded IMPORTANT Changing to the Setup Screen Expert Menu Mode The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels Basic and Expert to make this unit more convenient to operate for different levels of users The Basic menu mode contains functions that may be considered necessary for the basic operations of this player and helpful on screen information identified by the mark The Expert menu mode adds to the Basic menu mode additional functions of the player that can be adjusted to further personalize performance of the player In this manual functions that are contained in the Expert menu mode are identified by the icon Make changes to the Setup Menu Mode setting in the Setup screen General menu General STO MLC Cefe cma Expert Setup Navigator Basic Parental Lock Level 8 Change menu mode D a9 Move Exit Settings Expert Basic Factory setting Note On screen information only appears if the OSD Language is set to English and menu mode is set to Basic i 25 26 Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible with Your AV Component ovo This player is capable of digital audio output for Dolby Digital DTS M
39. HE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT 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 model As an ENERGY STAR Partner Pioneer lonu Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly After you have finished reading the instructions put them away in a safe place for future reference e This player is not suitable for commercial use IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alertthe user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitut
40. IDEO OUT SELECT to the left position page 16 VIDEO OUT jack Connect to the video input on a TV or monitor or AV amplifier or receiver with video input capability When using this output be sure to set VIDEO OUT SELECT to the left position pages 14 16 9 AUDIO OUT jacks Use to output two channel audio analog to the audio stereo inputs on a TV or stereo amplifier If you are connecting to a receiver that has both digital and analog input jacks for DVD player connection it may be beneficial to make both connections pages 14 15 11 12 Remote Control a Law San ag TITLE _ A CE 7 gee my z D 19 AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE qu 19 a Buttons indicated with are used for menu operation 1 LAST MEMORY button You can resume DVD or Video CD playback from the point you last watched even if the disc is removed from the player Press LAST MEMORY during playback to set a Last Memory point When you want to resume playback of that disc press LAST MEMORY in the stop mode and playback starts from the memorized point Last Memory locations can be stored for up to 5 DVDs and 1 Video CD page 45 2 standby on button Press to switch the player on or to put in standby pages 20 23 3 AUDIO button Press repeatedly to select one of the audio languages and or audio formats programmed on a DVD page 32 For Video CD and CD each press changes the audio output as follows
41. ILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig A GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level e Start your volume control at a low setting
42. Notes e For some discs selection can be made using the top menu on the DVD In this case press TOP MENU to display the menu screen and then make your selection e With some DVDs the search operation may not be possible and may stop shortly after being performed In this case the Q mark is displayed e Time search is not possible with CDs e When performing DVD time search playback may start from a slightly different time than that specified e Time search is not possible during when the disc is stopped e Search using time search is not possible during PBC playback of Video CDs To perform a direct title or chapter track search using the number buttons e Press the number buttons while the disc is stopped to select a title number e Press the number buttons while the disc is playing to select a chapter or track Note Direct search cannot be performed for title chapter or track numbers 20 or higher To search for titles chapters or tracks with numbers 20 or higher use the title or chapter track search procedures using SEARCH MODE as described on this page Repeat Play pvoideo coco You can repeat an entire title chapter or track or just a part N O LAST CONDITION Coe MEMORY MEMORY C AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEAT 5 a aa REPEAT SETUP MENU TOP MENU lam REPEAT A B STOP E PLAY gt PAUSE II A lt IISTEP SLOWII gt lt lt REV FWD gt gt
43. PEG and signals with a sampling rate of 96 kHz Make settings in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu to reflect the capabilities of the components that you have made digital connections to Notes If you have already completed the Setup Navigator screen operations the settings on this page have already been set by the player If you have made only stereo line connections analog using the supplied audio cord it is not necessary to make any changes in this menu Dolby Digital Out This player is capable of outputting the Dolby Digital Surround sound audio signal When the player is connected to an AV component that has a built in Dolby Digital decoder select Dolby Digital This player can also convert the Dolby Digital signal to a digital Linear PCM signal the same digital signal output from a CD Select Dolby Digital PCM when you have made connections to an amplifier or receiver with a Dolby Pro Logic decoder or a Digital Analog Converter DAC ASEEN Dolby Digital DTS Out I Dolby Digital PCM 96kHz PCM Out 96kHz gt 48kHz MPEG Out MPEG PCM Change Dolby Digital output mode Ba VMove EM Exit Settings Dolby Digital Dolby Digital gt PCM Factory setting DTS Out This player is capable of outputting DTS digital audio for DVDs recorded in DTS When this player is connected to an AV component that has a built in DTS decoder select DTS If your system is not equipped to decod
44. Pioneer DVD PLAYER DV 333 Operating Instructions CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research for consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest technological developments We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD player Thank you for your support WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE IMPORTANT NOTICE For U S model The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area This is for your security CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when Shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections 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
45. Setup screen menus as outlined in the next section to set up the player to correspond to your home system Having made these settings you are now ready to start using the player to enjoy DVDs Video CDs and CDs 4 Press PLAY gt on the front panel e The disc tray closes and playback begins e Depending on the disc a menu may be f last conpimion close 1 6 e 2 ank If a menu is displayed proceed to Ee 5 5 5 Select the item you want to view e When a DVD is loaded 5 Select the item with the cursor buttons lt gt a v or the number buttons then press ENTER e When a Video CD is loaded Use the number buttons to select the item PLAY gt PAUSE Il Notes e Noise is output if you make digital audio connections to a receiver or amplifier that does not have a built in decoder Check that the digital audio output format selected in the Audio 1 menu corresponds to the audio components you have made connections to page 26 27 e The TV screen size is factory set to present the wide screen format 16 9 aspect ratio If you have a standard TV screen 4 3 aspect ratio this setting can be changed to match your TV screen size in the Video menu page 28 Ooo OOC When an operation is prohibited There are times when you are using the player and attempt to perform an operation but for some reason it cannot be performed When this occurs one
46. System Control Connections Using a commercially available cord with a mini plug 3 5 mm dia with no resistance to connect this player s CONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of another PIONEER component bearing the mi mark you can control the player as though it were a component in a system system control e If you connect for system control you cannot operate the player directly Point the remote control unit at the component AV amplifier etc connected to the CONTROL OUT jack to operate e When controlling as a system be sure to make a connection to the amplifier using an audio or video cord even when using only digital components e For details refer to the operation manuals of the connected components CONTROL OUT Pioneer component with mark Setting Up the Player Using the Setup Navigator The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of getting the DVD player ready to perform Designed as a series of on screen multiple choice questions the Setup Navigator automatically sets the audio video and language settings according to how the questions are answered Once this procedure is complete it will be possible to begin using the DVD player to enjoy DVDs The procedure on this page describes the operations necessary to function within the Setup Navigator screens A detailed description of the contents of each question that appears on the screen can be found on
47. Y ON switch Press to switch the player on or to put in standby pages 20 23 2 Disc tray When loading a disc place discs in the disc tray with the label side facing up pages 20 23 OA open close button Press to open and close the disc tray pages 20 23 Du stop button Press to stop playback Pressing once enables playback to resume from a point shortly before the location where it stopped Pressing twice causes the disc to retum to the beginning of the disc if playback starts again page 23 5 Il pause button Press during playback to pause Press again to resume playback page 38 S gd O 00 Haaa SANI a i gt 6 gt play button Press to start or resume playback pages 20 23 D gt gt forward button Press to advance to chapters tracks Press and hold to perform fast forward scanning page 22 lt lt lt reverse button Press to go back to previous chapters tracks Press and hold to perform reverse playback scanning pages 22 9 Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the player page 8 Display window Displays system information page 10 SNOLIDNINA ANY SEINYN ONISN ROAA E 10 Display Window Ome 0 ane DVD Po VCD gt TITLE TRK CHP WI Na Nd NA MI M NA WA MM AN AN YN TAN 5 aly VCD indicator VCD lights when a Video CD is loaded CD lights when an audio CD is loaded
48. able opens against strong resistance such as a closed glass door damage to the unit may result Condensation Moisture may form in the operating section of the player if the player is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly When this happens the player s performance will be impaired To prevent this let the player stand in its new Surroundings for about an hour before switching it on or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually Condensation may also form during the summer if the player is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner In such cases change the location of the player Switch POWER to STANDBY when not using the unit Depending on the strength of the TV or radio broadcast Signal having the TV or radio on while power to the unit is on may result in Stripes on the TV screen or noise However this is not a malfunction of this unit or the TV or radio In sucha case switch the power of the unit to standby Power cord caution Handle the power cord by the plug Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furniture etc on the power cord or pinch the cord Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords The power cords should be routed in such a way that they are not likely
49. age Subsequent presses rotates through the audio languages available on the DVD Dolby Digital Dolby Digital CH 5 1CH 1 English Audio 2 Spanish Notes e You cannot switch languages if there is only one language recorded on the disc e Switching the audio language may not be possible with some titles In this case the Q mark is displayed e For some titles selection can be made using the DVD menu In these cases press MENU to display the DVD menu screen and then make your selection Changing Audio Type Video CD CD For enjoyment of karaoke or similar format Video CDs and CDs it is possible to select stereo audio or either right or left channel mono depending on the requirements of the source Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to switch the audio type Audio output changes from 1 L Left channel to 2 R Right channel to Stereo Audio 1 L Audio 2 R Audio Stereo f Note With karaoke and other discs set the appropnate audio type for singing and accompaniment after referring to information on the disc jacket or accompanying material Selecting a Subtitle Language M ulti Language Subtitles DVD You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them OPEN LAST CONDITION CLOSE MEMORY MEMORY SUBTITLE os SETUP MENU TOP MENU AB am a am PLAY gt PAUSE II lt IISTEP SLOWII
50. age 17 Setup Navigator Setup Navigator Eject Auto Start Off Pove Msc ioi Select the type of TV screen you are using and the preferred screen format ERA 4 3 Letter Box you d like to use when Picture Quality 4 3 Pan amp Scan 116 9 Wid watching DVDs in the Video we men e 28 enu pag Select your display preference ED AFMove Bama Exit The on screen information only appears if you choose English as the OSD Language page 18 31 While using the Setup Navigator no on screen information D is displayed Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved DTS and DTS Digital are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Wide range of DVD viewing options Multi Angle page 30 You can view scenes from different camera angles when watching movies or other media with multiple angle playback available OO K ANGLE 73 4 UP pence y gt g e IS Multiple Languages page 32 You can select the language on when watching movies or other media that have multiple language and or audio soundtracks recorded on them Dolby Digital 1 English 5 1CH Dolby Digital Audio 2 Spanish 5 1CH Multi Language Subtitles page 33 You can select a subtitle language or tum subtitles off when w
51. atching movies or other media with subtitles available Subtitle 1 English Subtitle 2 Spanish HELLO This mark indicates this may not be possible with certain discs Energy savi ng design This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy when this player is in standby mode Differences in Disc Composition How to Proceed in This M anual DVD DVDs are divided into units referred to as titles and titles are divided into chapters A DVD which contains a movie may have only one title with many or no chapter divisions Karaoke DVDs may have many titles assigning a title to each song on the disc Menu screens do not belong to any title DVD player functions generally apply to titles on a disc or chapters within a selected title The player functions available may also vary from title to title depending on the disc When discs have a unique title division it Should be noted that search and program functions may be affected Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 pa 1 2 Video CD CD Video CDs and CDs are divided into units referred to as tracks Video CD tracks may also be referred to as scenes One song generally corresponds to one track Some tracks are further divided into units referred to as indexes Video CDs with PBC Playback Control also contain menus recorded on the disc which enable easy access to the contents of the disc When played back on a DVD player
52. can use the Multi Angle function only with discs featuring recordings of images shot from different camera angles e During Multi Angle playback the Po indicator in the display lights e For some discs selection can be made using the DVD menu In this case press MENU to display the DVD menu screen and then make your selection To check whether or not a disc is recorded with angles The jacket of discs that are recorded with angles will be marked with PO When locations on discs that are recorded with angles are played back the Po indicator can be displayed To cancel the angle mark set Angle Indicator to Off in the Setup screen Video menu described in the section below Tuming the angle indicator on and off When a picture recorded in different angles is played back is displayed on the screen This setting lets you see clearly whether the playback picture is recorded in multiple angles or not Tum the angle indicator on or off in the Angle Indicator setting in the Setup screen Video menu in the Expert menu mode page 25 TV Screen 16 9 Wide Picture Quality Standard Still Picture Field On Screen Display On OSD Position Normal Angle Indicator Off Sate Exit Settings On Pu is displayed Off Not Displayed Factory setting Note Even when the Angle Indicator setting is set to Off the indicator in the display panel of the player lights during multi angle
53. d to input numerical values RANDOM button Press to play chapters tracks in random order page 41 15 PROGRAM button You can program titles chapters or tracks to play back in a desired order Programs can be a maximum of 24 steps Additionally DVD programs for up to 24 discs can be stored in the player s memory for future use page 42 44 CONDITION MEMORY button You can store in memory the settings for up to 15 DVDs Press CONDITION MEMORY during DVD playback to memorize the settings page 46 7 OPEN CLOSE button Press to open or close the disc tray pages 20 23 ANGLE button Some DVDs are recorded with various camera angle playback options Press ANGLE repeatedly to display different camera angles page 30 REPEAT button Press once to repeat playback of current chapter track Press twice to repeat playback of current title page 40 20 REPEAT A B button Press at the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat or to mark a location you want to retum to page 40 21 TOP MENU button Press to call up the top menu programmed on the DVD Depending on the DVD the top menu may be identical to the DVD menu page 21 22 RETURN button Use to go one menu back current settings are maintained Use RETURN when you do not want to change the option setting in a menu 23 NEXT pp During playback press NEXT gt to advance to the next chapter track page 22 24 PLAY gt button
54. e e Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with built in Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG decoder e Use a coaxial cable not supplied to connect the DIGITAL OUT coaxial digital output on the player to the coaxial digital input on an AV amplifier or receiver DIGITAL IN AV amplifier or receiver with built in Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG decoder Analog Audio Connection AUDIO OUT e Make analog audio connections to a stereo amplifier or receiver e Analog audio connections can also be made to a TV or monitor with stereo input jacks Use the supplied audio cord to connect the AUDIO OUT on the player to the audio input on the stereo amplifier or receiver e When making analog audio connections be sure to match the color of the plugs with the color of the jacks red and white Stereo amplifier or receiver 15 16 Video Connections This player features S video composite and component video output possibilities Check the manual supplied with your TV or monitor to determine the best possible connection for your system In addition to making physical connections to your TV or monitor it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size You can use the Setup Navigator in the Setup screen General to set whether you are using a wide screen or standard size TV or monitor page 18 Additionally you can use the TV Screen setting in the Setup screen Video menu page 28
55. e DTS select Off Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your audio components if you are unsure about compatibility with DTS Audio1 Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital DTS Out Off 96kHz PCM Out I DTS MPEG Out MPEG gt PCM Change DTS output mode ED Pove E Exit Settings Off DTS Factory setting Note If you have made digital audio connections to component s not equipped to decode the DTS digital bitstream be sure to select Off If a DTS signal is output without decoding the output is digital noise that could potentially cause damage to your speakers 96 kHz PCM Out This player is capable of outputting digital signals with a Sampling frequency of 96 kHz If you have made connections to a component capable of processing this Signal rate select 96 kHz for the signal to be output as is AS Some components are incapable of processing digital signal input with sampling rates of 96 kHz selecting 96 KHz gt 48 kHz compresses the signal to a standard signal with a sampling rate of 48 kHz Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital DTS Out Off TG A ela 96KHz gt 48kHz MPEG Out 96kHz Change 96 kHz output mode ED APove Pata Exit Settings 96 kHz gt 48 kHz 96 kHz Factory setting Notes e On DVDs that contain copy protection the 96 kHz signal may only be output from the analog audio jacks e Changes to the 96 kHz PCM Out setting ca
56. e a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All wamings onthe product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning The product should be cleaned only with apolishing cloth orasoft dry cloth Never clean with fumiture wax benzine insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like
57. e for Program Content pvp video cD This lets you select the ideal picture quality for watching movies animation and other video media Make changes to the Picture Quality setting in the Setup screen Video menu TV Screen 16 9 Wide ANRE Cinema Animation Standard Adjust picture quality D Move Exit Settings Cinema Provides a sharp clear black picture for images with high contrast Animation Provides images with bright clear colors Standard Presents the video with no effect added Factory setting Selecting the type of paused image to display This function lets you view a clear still image when DVD playback is paused Make changes in the Still Picture setting in the Setup screen Video menu in the Expert menu mode page 25 TV Screen 16 9 Wide Picture Quality Standard Field On Screen Display Frame OSD Position J Auto Angle Indicator On DAN Exit Settings Field Picture shake will be eliminated during a paused picture Frame Select to obtain higher picture quality Auto Selects field or frame automatically according to the disc Factory setting Tuming the on screen display on or off If you would rather not have the operation indicators Play Stop Resume etc and other messages displayed on the screen it is possible to turn them off in the On Screen Display setting in the Setup screen Video menu in the Expert menu
58. e of track Track information Play 5 20 19 Track 2 02 4 40 Top Row current track number total elapsed time of Video CD Bottom Row remaining time of track total time of track 4 Display off Note When playing Video CDs in PBC mode or unfinalized CD Rs not all the above information is displayed Press DISPLAY during while a disc is stopped to display DVD title and chapter information or Video CD and CD track information Press DISPLAY again to tum the display off Information about the titles and chapters or tracks on a disc is displayed When the information exceeds the Space on the screen use the cursor buttons lt gt to move to other screens DVD DVD information Information DVD When a DVD is loaded each title and the number of chapters within each title is displayed CD and Video CD CD and Video CD Information Compact Disc information Tote Time When a CD or Video CD is a ae loaded the total time of 02 2 58 the disc and the time of each track on the disc is Exi displayed Resetting the Player to System Settings To reset the player press and hold m stop on the front panel when pressing amp STANDBY ON to tum the unit from standby to on All program memory saved settings from functions such as Last Memory and Condition Memory are cleared and all Setup screen menus are returned to factory settings Additional Information How to hold discs
59. e to suit your home entertainment system Set up the necessary player menus Before you can begin to enjoy the benefits of the DVD format it is first necessary to set up the player to output the video and audio information that corresponds to your system The section Setting Up the Player starting On page 17 explains how to use the Setup Navigator a function that automatically sets up the player corresponding to the answers given in a multiple choice on screen procedure The Setup screen menus described in the section starting on page 24 are also used in a number of other functions Leaming the procedure for operating these menus will make using this player much easier and more enjoyable Play a disc When all the connections and setups have been made you are ready to play a DVD Video CD or CD with the player The section Getting Started Using Your DVD Player starting on page 20 outlines the basic player operations Enjoy the many features available Once you are comfortable using the basic player functions you are ready to take advantage of the various options DVD and this player have to offer The section Advanced Functions starting on page 36 describes how to use the features available on many DVDs Table of contents Before USING nii aaa ani 8 Checking Accessones ee ren n naaa 8 Preparing the Remote Control 8 Names and Functions s scssssssseesees 9 VOI
60. eceseessssseeeeeeseeeeeaes 2 bee cae eer rere errr te cece eer RCA jacks Digital audio characteristics Frequency response 4 Hz to 44 kHz DVD fs 96 kHz SY LNW fo a nner ene eee enn ee 115 dB DYNAMIC range ssssseresrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrereereens 102 dB Total harmonic distortion sssesserrrserrrrrenns 0 002 Wow and flutter csecsen Limit of measurement 0 001 W PEAK or lower Digital output Optical digital output aa Optical digital jack Coaxial digital output ssssessseeeeseeeeeeeseresesesesene RCA jack Other terminals CONTROL IN seni an a Minijack 3 5 Accessories Remote control unit enak nana nana akan 1 AA R6P dry cell batteries senak 2 AU CO E a A a civendn 1 VOO CONE anaa A 1 PONEO A AA a 1 Operating INStUCTIONS ccceccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeess 1 Note The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice due to improvement E Renee ee ae A Sy A ee Aan a oa a eae ee ana De a a ema EN ER a EA See nee et oe ay a Should this product require service in the U S A and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company or if you wish to purchase replacement parts operating instructions service manuals or accessories please call the number shown below 800 421 1404 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the
61. ee Maa On 1 Off E Exi 2 Press ENTER The program is saved in Memory Note When a DVD with a program stored in memory is loaded program playback may start automatically To erase a program saved in memory DVD The player erases programs in chronological order when the maximum number of programs that can be held in memory is exceeded To prevent the player from erasing older programs that you may still use regularly or when you don t want to use a program anymore it is possible to manually erase programs stored in memory 1 Load a DVD that has a program stored in memory 2 Press PROGRAM The program screen appears 3 Use the cursor button v to highlight Program Memory and use the cursor buttons wv to select Off 4 Press ENTER The program is cleared from memory Continuing Playback from a Specified Location Last Memory pvpwideo cp The Last Memory function is convenient when you want to continue viewing a disc from the point where you were watching before Unlike the resume function the Last Memory function is effective even if the DVD is removed from the player Last Memory locations saved for Video CDs are effective only if the disc remains loaded in the player LAST MEMORY f o gn sane S o TS REPEAT oes OS parang REPEAT SETUP MENU TOP MEN AB es U 0 STOP m PLAY gt CLEAR Memorizing a Last Me
62. een Refer to the DVD or Video CD disc jacket and accompanying documentation for more information To navigate a menu screen e Although individual DVD titles may differ when a menu screen is displayed use the cursor buttons lt gt a v and ENTER on the remote control The cursor buttons are used to move around the options on the screen and ENTER is used for selection Occasionally the number buttons may also be used to make selections If this is possible using number buttons serves to directly select an option on a menu screen Only number buttons are used to make selections on Video CD menu screens When the Video CD has more than one menu pages can be advanced to or returned to with PREV lt lt or NEXT gt gt To play Video CDs without displaying menu screens Video CDs with Playback Control PBC display a menu screen when play is started It is possible however to play back Video CDs without displaying menu screens When a Video CD with PBC is loaded press STOP m and then the number button of the track you want to play i f 21 22 Chapter Track Skip Forw ard Skip Back pvpwideo coco OPEN gt LAST CONDITION CLOSE MEMORY MENU TOPMENU AB SETUP MEN DISPLAY RETURN NEXT gt gt Prioneer wo y lt lt lt lt gt gt PP Forward and Reverse Scanning pvoivideo co cp Va OPEN 2 LAST CONDITION CLOSE
63. er Corporation Copyright 2000 Pioneer Corporation All rights reserved PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 J apan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90801 1540 U S A PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 Canada PIONEER ELECTRONIC EUROPE N V Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1 9120 Melsele Belgium TEL 03 570 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 178 184 Boundary Road Braeside Victoria 3195 Australia TEL 03 9586 6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S A DE C V San Lorenzo Num 1009 3er piso Desp 302 Col Del Valle Mexico D F C P 03100 TEL 5 688 52 90 lt 00CO0ZW 0 00 gt Printed in China lt RB1244 A gt
64. etup Navigator is the final screen in the Setup Navigator Setup Navigator Save Changes Exit Setup Navigator Delete Changes Start Again 4 WMove EleesSelect Kiai Settings Save Changes Select to have the player make all of the necessary audio video and language settings automatically Delete Changes Select to exit the Setup Navigator without changing any of the system settings Start Again Select to retum to the OSD Language screen of the Setup Navigator and do the settings again Factory setting To exit the Setup screen When you have completed setting up the player using the Setup Navigator or if you exit the Setup Navigator the Setup screen General menu appears Press SETUP to close the Setup screen To change other player settings in the Setup screen menus The procedure for changing the settings in the Setup screen menus is described on page 24 gt 19 Getting Sta rted 1 Press STANDBY ON on the front Using YourDVD _ 2 Press OPEN CLOSE 4 on the front panel D a ye r The disc tray comes out 3 Loada disc e Load a disc with the label side facing up using the disc tray guide to align the disc Playing DVDs Video CDs and CDS pvp video cD cD Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and video on DVDs be sure that you have either performed the Setup Navigator procedure described in the previous section or made the necessary settings in the
65. gt lt lt 4REV FWD gt gt Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback Pressing SUBTITLE once displays the currently selected subtitle language Subsequent presses rotates through the subtitle languages available on the DVD Subtitle 1 English Subtitle 2 Spanish HELLO Notes e The subtitle language cannot be switched if the subtitle language is not recorded or if only one language is recorded e Switching the subtitle language may not be possible with some discs In this case the mark will be displayed e To clear subtitles during playback press SUBTITLE and then press CLEAR or press SUBTITLE until Off appears e For some discs subtitle language selection can be made using the menu on the DVD In this case press MENU to display the DVD menu screen and then make your selection Selecting a subtitle language preference The subtitle language that you will normally display can be selected from the subtitles programmed on a disc Even when the subtitle language is changed during playback by pressing SUBTITLE the language selected at this setting will be selected when the disc is changed M ake changes to the Subtitle Language setting in the Setup screen Language menu OSD Language English Audio Language English Sa English Auto Language French Spanish Other Setup disc s subtitle language ED APove Exit Settings English French Spanish Other For details on
66. ide screen TV black bars may be automatically placed at the side of the screen to adjust to the DVD format Wide setting Standard screen format DVD unnatural stretched effect If you are viewing a standard screen format DVD on a wide screen TV the picture may appear stretched on the screen To remedy this condition change your wide screen TV to display a standard 4 3 screen Refer to the instructions supplied with your wide screen TV or monitor for more information Wide setting When viewing a standard size TV or monitor DVD screen size format Setting and Appearance Wide screen format DVD The Letter box presentation places black bars at the top and bottom portions of the screen to provide the full wide screen presentation of a movie ona standard TV 4 3 aspect ratio Wide screen format DVD The Pan amp Scan presentation crops both sides of the wide screen presentation to use the full standard TV screen Standard screen format DVD If you have a standard TV the standard screen format will be presented regardless of the setting Wide screen format DVD unnatural squeezed effect If you are viewing a wide screen format DVD on a standard TV and the TV Screen setting is set to 16 9 Wide the picture may appear Squeezed on the screen To remedy this condition select either 4 3 Letter Box or 4 3 Pan amp Scan Wide setting Selecting Picture Quality Appropriat
67. ime number to locate scenes that occur at the time selected Title number DVD discs are divided into units referred to as titles and titles are divided into chapters Menu screens do not belong to any title A disc which contains a movie may have only one title with many or no chapter divisions Karaoke discs may have many titles assigning a title to each song on the disc General System DVD system and Compact Disc digital audio system Power requirements aaa AC 120 V 60 Hz Power CONSUMPTION reen aras nana nana a nana Kanan 10 W Power consumption in standby mode less than 1 W WENE cineraria a 2 7 kg 6 Ib DIMENSIONS aa 420 W x 281 D x 104 H mm 16 W x 11 D x 4 H in Not including protruding cables etc Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 36 F to 96 F Operating humidity 5 to 85 no condensation S Video output Y luminance Output level 1 Vp p 75 Q C color Output level 286 mVp p 75 Q VAC es aus cthcnctecs actos E S VIDEO jack Video output Output level ea A AA a 1 Vp p 75 Q MOCE n a A AAA RCA jack Component video output Y Ps Pr Output level esa Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Ps Pr 0 7 Vp p 75 Q jis ee ee RCA jacks Audio output Output level During audio output 200 mVmms 1 kHz 20 dB Number of Channels sssssceeeeeees
68. in manual Setup screen menu operation page 24 4 Press ENTER The selection is entered and the next Setup Navigator screen appears Use steps 3 and 4 as a basis for entering selections on the all of the Setup Navigator screens described on the following pages To change the answer to a prior question Use the cursor button 4 to return to previous screens Please note however that you cannot go forward using the cursor button gt so it will be necessary to answer all the questions that occur after the screen that was retumed to To exit the Setup Navigator Press SETUP while on any of the screens to exit the Setup Navigator Please note that if the Setup Navigator is exited before all the questions are answered no settings are changed To retum to the Setup screen Press RETURN The Setup Navigator is exited and the Setup screen General menu screen appears Please note that no settings are changed if RETURN is pressed before the Setup Navigator is finished WAV 1d HL dN DNLS SNOLIDSININOD DNDIVINI 7 17 Setting the OSD Language On Screen Display Language The OSD Language screen establishes the OSD language or on screen display language which refers to the language that is used by the player in menus and on screen messages Additionally the language that is established at this setting will also be used for the default audio and subtitle language Setup Navigator Language English OSD Language
69. information recorded on the DVD no subtitles are displayed even if this function is set to On e This setting serves as a default as whether or not to display subtitles Even if this option is set to Off subtitles can be displayed by pressing SUBTITLE Similarly if this option is set to On the subtitles can be tumed off by pressing SUBTITLE and then CLEAR Forcing subtitles to be displayed This setting allows you to force subtitles to be displayed with DVDs that do not automatically display them on the screen Select With Audio to display the subtitles in the same language as the currently selected audio language Select Selected Subtitle to display the subtitles in the language set in the Subtitle Language setting Make changes to the Subtitles Off setting in the Setup screen Language menu in the Expert menu mode page 25 Language OSD Language English Audio Language English Subtitle Language Spanish Auto Language On DVD Language English Subtitle Display IWith Audio Tele ii me jimml Selected Subtitle dBA Move setup exit Settings With Audio Selected Subtitle Factory setting i 3 A 35 Advanced Functions This player is compatible with DVD Video CD and CD disc formats Users already familiar with Video CD or CD will already be familiar with some of the functions the player is capable of performing With DVD an even greater number of possibi
70. 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 Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment CAUTION e Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure e The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard For Canadian model This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Pour le modele Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NM B 003 du Canada THE STANDBY ON SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN THE STANDBY POSITION For Canadian model CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS T
71. ional Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care shouldbe taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJ ECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result ina fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product SERVICING Do not attempt to service thi
72. l or II STEP SLOW II The picture advances one frame each time the button is pressed STEP SLOW 11 The picture backs up a DVD a few frames each time the button is pressed To retum to normal playback When viewing frame by frame playback pressing PLAY gt restores normal playback operation Searching for a Title Chapter Track or Location on a Disc DVD Video CD CD This player offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD Video CD or CD Using SEARCH MODE you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD tracks on a Video CD or CD and even select the point in time to start playback i OPEN LAST CONDITION CLOSE oO MEMORY MEMOR REPEAT aa 3 ps SETUP MENU TOP MENU wee 1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select the type of search The type of search changes which each press as follows poo Chapter Track on Time 2 Press the number button s of the desired title chapter or track or of the specific time where you would like to begin playback e To select number 3 press 3 e To select number 10 press 1 and O e To select number 87 press 8 and 7 When performing a time search e To select 21 minutes 43 seconds press 2 1 4 and 3 e To select 1 hour 14 minutes press 7 4 O and 0 3 Press PLAY p Playback of the selected title chapter or track starts When a time search is performed playback begins at the appointed time
73. lities and functions are available Note DVDs differ in content and do not all contain the same information Therefore some functions in this section may not work or have no effect on some DVDs Setting the Parental Lock Level This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has a parental lock level recorded on it With Parental Lock capable discs you can block access to material you feel IS inappropriate for your children Refer to the DVD disc jacket and the accompanying documentation to see if a particular disc contains a parental lock level Make changes to the Parental Lock setting in the Setup screen General menu Please note that changes to the Parental Lock level can only be made when the player is stopped Audio Video language General Setup Menu Mode Basic Setup Navigator EGCG Level Change Password Change Setup viewing restrictions EDA Move Exit Settings Level Change For information refer to Setting the Parental Lock level on the following page Password Change For information refer to Changing the password on the following page When a DVD with a set Parental Lock level is loaded Playback cannot be started until the code number has been correctly input by using the cursor buttons 4 A V or the number buttons and ENTER has been pressed Entering the password When you select either Level Change or Password Change it is necessary to e
74. mory location to retum to later 1 Press LAST MEMORY during play The LAST MEMO indicator lights on the player 2 Press to tum the power to standby or stop playback with STOP m Once memorized the memorized point will be recalled even if the power is tumed off or if the disc is ejected Points on up to 5 discs can be memorized and those points are recalled the next time any of the discs are played back e A Last Memory point can be memorized for only one Video CD at a time as the function is only effective until the Video CD is removed from the player Resuming playback from where LAST MEMORY was pressed 1 Load a disc that has a Last Memory point memonized Some DVDs will start playback automatically when loaded In this case press STOP m to stop playback 2 Press LAST MEMORY while in the stop mode The disc begins playback at the memorized point e Last Memory mode may not function for some DVDs If you register more than five DVDs details of the latest disc are memorized while details of the least recent disc the disc you registered first is erased Even with a disc you have memorized with Last Memory playback begins at the start of the disc if you press PLAY em This function is for playback of DVDs or Video CDs only You cannot use it with CDs To clear the Last Memory location Call up the Last Memory location by pressing LAST MEMORY Then press CLEAR while Last Memory is Still being dis
75. mplifier receiver or extemal decoder As there are numerous options available please refer to the instructions Supplied with the component the player is connected to determine what digital audio formats can be decoded If you have made no digital connections select Not Connected Setup Navigator Dolby Digital Dolby Digital DTS Amp Connection Dolby Digital MPEG Digital Jack Dolby D DTS MPEG PCM Not Connected q WMove EleeSelect Kiai Settings Dolby Digital Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Digital MPEG Dolby D DTS MPEG PCM Not Connected Factory setting Setting compatibility with 96 kHz output The 96 kHz PCM Audio screen establishes whether or not the AV component the player is connected to is capable of processing an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz This screen only appears if connections have been made to an external AV component as determined in previous screens Setup Navigator Amp Connection HX 96 kHz PCM Audio Yes Don t Know 4 WMove Eleesclect Kiai Settings No Select if the connected AV component cannot process an audio signal witha Sampling rate of 96 kHz Yes Select if the connected AV component can process an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz Don t Know Select if you are uncertain whether the connected AV component can process an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz Factory setting Confirming the settings The Exit S
76. n the rear panel of the DVD player The illustration below shows the regions and corresponding region numbers Sampling Frequency When a sound wave is converted to a digital signal the sound is sampled and converted to data at a specific frequency rate For example a signal with a 96 kHz Sampling rate indicates that in one second the analog Signal was sampled 96000 times to produce the digital Signal Subtitle Subtitles are language titles superimposed on movies or other media Up to 32 different subtitle languages can be recorded on a DVD disc The subtitle function can be used to select the language of your choice S video Connecting the S video output on the player to a TV or monitor with S video input via an S video cable produces clearer picture reproduction by sending separate signals for the luminance and the color These signals are then combined by the television to produce a better quality picture System control When you connect this player via a cord with a mini plug to another Pioneer component such as a receiver or an amplifier bearing the gi mark you can control the player as though it were a component in a system To control the player point the player s remote control at the component that the player is connected to and not the player itself Time number The time number corresponds to the elapsed playback time of a disc from its beginning When using the time search function use the t
77. nnot be made when a disc is playing MPEG Out This player is capable of outputting the MPEG digital bitstream When the player is connected to an AV component that has a built in MPEG decoder select the MPEG setting Otherwise select MPEG PCM to convert the digital signal to the PCM signal the digital Signal output from a CD Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital DTS Out Off 96kHz PCM Out 96kHz gt 48kHz IMPEG I MPEG gt PCM Change MPEG audio output mode CDA Move Exit Settings MPEG MPEG gt PCM Factory setting Digital Out Depending on your preferences and the type of connections made you may opt not to have the digital audio signal output at all When this setting is set to Off there is no signal output from the digital audio output jacks Make changes to the Digital Out setting in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu in the Expert menu mode page 25 Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital DTS Out Off 96kHz PCM Out 96kHz gt 48kHz MPEG Out MPEG gt PCM BIPIE On Settings On Digital bitstream is output Off Digital bitstream is not output Factory setting Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtrack pvp Audio DRC stands for Audio Dynamic Range Compression When Audio DRC is on soft sounds such as dialog can be heard more clearly without making loud sounds even louder Select from three levels of compression depending on how much effec
78. nter the password 4 digit code number Use the following steps at any time you are aSked to enter or confirm your password 1 Use the cursor buttons A V or the number buttons to select a number between 0 and 9 You can also use the number buttons to enter the numbers directly When entering your password for the first time or changing it you will be asked to reenter your password When using the number buttons to confirm the password the numbers appear as asterisks and the cursor advances automatically to the next position General a He y Enter 4 Digit Code B Move APH GA Return A Exit 2 Use the cursor buttons lt gt to move the cursor to a different position in the password When all four numbers of the passoword have been entered ENTER appears on the screen General Parental Lock Register Code Number aaa Enter 4 Digit Code Move Y Return BM Exit 3 Press ENTER to set the new password The password is entered Note Be sure not to forget your password If you should forget it reset the system and enter a new password To reset the system see Resetting the Player to System Settings page 48 Please note that this procedure resets the system and clears all saved settings not just the password Setting the Parental Lock level Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level according to the
79. ntrol Inserting batteries into the remote control T While pushing the tab on the battery compartment cover toward the center of the remote pull out in the direction indicated by the arrow 2 Insert batteries M ake sure to match the plus and minus polarity guides on the batteries with the marks inside the battery compartment 3 Close the cover Notes e Do not mix old and new batteries e When replacing batteries use all new batteries e When not using the remote control for a long period of time over 1 month remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion If battery leakage occurs wipe the battery liquid from the battery component then insert new batteries Remote control operation When operating the remote control point it at the remote sensor fl located on the player s front panel The remote control can be used up to 23 feet 7 m from the player and within a 30 angle on each side of the sensor DRR s0 a ean el 23ft Notes e Exposing the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong light may cause faulty operation If the CONTROL IN jack on the player s rear panel is connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of another component point the remote control at the other component to operate the player Operation will not be possible when pointed at this player page 16 Names and Functions Front Panel Proneer woran Os D STANDB
80. o make these settings effective stop playback and then start again or change the settings while the disc is Stopped continued a I OPEN Oo LAST CONDITION CLOSE MEMORY MEMORY B D O AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEAT 9 Sa 7 8 STOP E PLAY gt PAUSE Il lt 4IISTEP SLOWII gt lt lt 4REV FWD gt gt __ 7 Use the cursor buttons a v to select a new setting and press ENTER to set the new setting in memory Press RETURN or the cursor button lt to exit the options without making any changes 8 Press RETURN or the cursor button 4 to go back to the main menu bar to select another menu O Press SETUP to close the Setup screen The Setup screen closes Note The next time you press SETUP you ll see the menu screen that you exited from last time How to interpret the setting indicator colors in the Setup screen menus When setting up the system or when making adjustments it is convenient to know what settings are applicable to the different disc formats When the settings appear for each menu option the currently selected setting appears with the setting indicator highlighted in one of three colors blue green or yellow These colors correspond to what formats the menu option effects as shown in the table below a II aa aa Allcompatibe formats Note If a setting applicable only to DVDs is changed while a Video CD or CD is loaded a blue
81. of the two following icons appears on the screen S The operation is prohibited by the player The operation is prohibited by the programming on the disc When a menu screen is displayed Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control PBC DVDs often contain extra information that can be accessed in the DVD menu and sometimes makes navigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable as watching the feature presentation A OPEN CONDITION CLOSE 2 MENORY MEMORY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEAT MENU TOP MENU DISPLAY RETURN Cursor buttons PREV a lt STOP m oe D lt IISTEP SLOWII gt lt lt 4REV FWD gt gt GED GEA Number buttons Example When a DVD that has menu screens is loaded Main Menu Chapter List Commercial Header Subtitles Soundtrack Start Main Feature Example When a Video CD that has Playback Control is loaded STANDARD VOCAL BEST 2 3 4 5 6 is 8 Bad Whack Naff Riff Hood in the Boyz dubmyheadbassman Sleek Machine Gooey Love Jingle Philip William Praise the Day Formerly an Artist G3 Ba san Pfeuti Abstract Jazz Phunk John Torn Rock the Love Jive Hot Monkey Stick To open or retum to the DVD or Video CD menu screen Although this differs depending on the disc pressing MENU TOP MENU or RETURN during DVD playback or RETURN during Video CD playback displays the menu scr
82. on this unit The region number of the player can be found on the rear panel Playing recordable CDs e Note that this unit cannot record onto recordable discs e This unit can play music use CD R and CD RW discs However depending on the condition of the player and the disc you may find that not all discs will play successfully For example if the disc is scratched or dirty or if the player s pickup lens is dirty Compatible with a wide range of DVD digital audio output formats DO dts DIGITAL DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audio formats as of October 1998 The digital audio output jacks of this player output Dolby Digital DTS MPEG and linear PCM digital bitstreams This player has a function that converts Dolby Digital and MPEG audio formats into the linear PCM format This allows playback of DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital and MPEG without the need for a decoder Easy setup and adjustment using on screen menus Press SETUP on the remote control to open the Setup screen and you ll find setting up and adjusting the system easy to do with on screen menus conveniently organized and arranged Additionally on screen information D appears to clarify the functions and explain the options available Below are just a few examples Answer a few questions and have all the necessary audio video and on screen language adjustments set automatically by the player using the Setup Navigator p
83. playback Therefore it is possible to know when the multi angle function can be used without having to display the icon on the screen Setting the Language Options DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio information which includes the ability to hold up to 8 different language tracks and subtitle information in as many as 32 different languages This section outlines the variety of audio language and subtitle options available with this player Notes e DVDs differ in content and do not all contain multiple language or subtitle information Therefore making settings in this section may have no effect on some DVDs If you have already completed the Setup Navigator screen Operations the settings on this page have already been set by the player Setting the on screen display OSD language This setting is used to establish the language that operation indicators and on screen messages and operations display Change this setting in the Setup screen Language menu OSD Language setting Language EN English Audio Language fran ais Subtitle Language Espa ol Auto Language On Select the On Screen Language ED AF Move Exit Settings English francais Espanol Factory setting Note The OSD Language setting is factory set to English If you want English to be displayed it is not necessary to adjust this setting Setting Language and Subtitle Prefe
84. played on the screen The LAST MEMO indicator disappears from the display M emorizi ng Setti ngs for Often dada disc that has memorized settings is Vi ew ed DVD S C 0 nd ti on Condition Memory will appear on the screen and the previously memorized settings will be selected Memory ovo You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often Erasing the recorded contents Load a disc that has memorized settings and press CLEAR while Condition Memory is being displayed The disc s recorded data will be erased watch Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch power to the player to standby If you load a disc that has its settings memorized CONDITION appears in the display When you start playing the disc the memorized settings are automatically recalled Notes e Settings are stored in memory for use any time CONDITION MEMORY e You can store settings for up to 15 DVDs in memory If you memorize settings for more than 15 E D DVDs previously memorized settings are erased in a chronological order from the least recently memorized Subsequently if you load a disc with E erased settings the settings of the most recently played disc are used If you make changes to any of the settings memorized in Condition Memory press CONDITION MEMORY during playback to memorize new settings Soe e Switching of the multi language mode etc
85. ppropriate Be sure that your TV receiver or amplifier is set up to view DVD playback The screen is stretched or aspect does not change The multi aspect setting is not appropriate Change the aspect setting in the TV Screen setting in the Setup screen Video menu to the screen type most appropriate to the TV or monitor you are using page 28 Picture disturbance during playback or dark This is not a malfunction This player is compatible with Macro Vision System copy guard Some discs include a copy prevention signal and when this type of disc is played back stripes etc may appear on some sections of the picture depending on the TV When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV selector there is disturbance in the playback picture This is not a malfunction Due to the player s copy protection circuits connection of this device through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording or cause picture problems Remote control operation is not possible The rear panel control input jack on the player is being used Point the remote control at the component that the player is connected to page 16 The remote control is too far from the player or the angle with the remote sensor is too wide Be sure to operate the remote from a location within its operating range page 8 The batteries are exhausted Replace the exhausted batteries with all new batteries page 8 Audio is not out
86. put or is distorted The Setup screen Audio 1 menu 96 kHz PCM Out setting is set to 96 kHz Digital output is prohibited on some discs Be sure to make analog audio connections as well as digital connections page 15 The disc is dirty Refer to Disc Care page 49 The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the terminals or are not connected Check that all connection plugs are firmly inserted The connection plug or terminal is dirty Check that the plugs and terminals are wiped clean of dirt etc Audio cable connection is wrong Check to make sure that the audio cables are connected correctly page 15 Connection is made to the stereo amplifiers PHONO input terminal Change connection to any input terminal except PHONO The pause mode is engaged Press PLAY or PAUSE 11 to exit the pause mode Stereo amplifier operation is incorrect Check input CD AUX etc selector to determine if it is selected for DVD playback The DVD or CD is recorded in DTS audio gt DTS audio is only output from the digital output jacks Connect the digital output on the player to the digital input on a receiver or amplifier with a built in DTS decoder to hear DTS audio Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume DVDs and CDs use different recording methods This is not a malfunction Caution Static electricity or other external influence may cause malfunctioning of this unit
87. r cord Moving this unit with the disc loaded may result in damage to this unit Installation e Select a stable place to the side of a TV set or stereo system to be connected to the unit e When using the unit with a stereo system install the Speakers a little bit away from the TV e Do NOT install the unit on top of a TV or color monitor Install the unit away from equipment that may be affected by magnetism such as a cassette deck e Do NOT place objects on top of the unit Avoid installing in a place that is e Exposed to direct sunlight e Exposed to humidity or where ventilation is poor e Extremely hot or cold e Exposed to vibration e Exposed to dust e Exposed to oily smoke steam or heat for example a kitchen Do not block vents Do NOT use the player on top of a long fibered carpet bed or sofa and do not cover it with a cloth etc This will prevent heat radiation and could result in damage Avoid heat Do NOT place the unit on equipment which generates heat such as an amplifier When installing the unit in a rack place it on the lowest Shelf possible however not where it is exposed to dust and separated from the amplifier to avoid the heat generated by the amplifier or other audio equipment CAUTION WHEN PLACING THE UNIT INA STEREO RACK WITH GLASS DOORS Be sure there is ample space between the unit and the glass doors when opening the disc table using the remote control If the disc t
88. r playing a disc always remove it from the player and retum it to its jacket Then store it standing upright away from heat and humidity e Store discs carefully If you store discs at an angle or stacked on top of each other discs may become warped even when in their jackets e Do not leave discs in locations such as the seat of a car which may become excessively hot CAUTION WHEN USING THE DISC All rights reserved Unauthorized public performance broadcasting or copying is a violation of applicable laws Notes on using optical cables e Do not route cords around sharp angles When storing wind the cords so that they have a diameter of at least 15 cm 6 in e When connecting push all the way into the terminal e Do not use cords with a length of over 3m e f moisture or dust has collected on the plug wipe it with a soft cloth before connecting 15 cm 6 in dia For Proper and Long Use of This Unit Do not move the unit during playback During playback the disc rotates at high speed Do NOT lift or move the unit during playback Doing so may damage the disc When moving the unit When changing places of installation or packing the unit for moving be sure to remove the disc and retum the disc table to its original position in the player Then press O STANDBY ON and switch the power to standby Check that the OFF indication on the display goes off then disconnect the powe
89. ransmitted to your TV If all the filmed images were transmitted to your TV you would be able to select the camera image you want Some DVD discs are recorded with the angles of more than one camera used for filming and these can be selected using this player These types of discs are called multi angle discs Parental lock level This function was suggested by parents concerned about what type of media their children were able to watch Parental lock restrictions are restrictions incorporated into titles which include scenes that parents may not wish their children to view PCM PCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation and is digital audio The digital audio of CDs is PCM This player also has a function that converts Dolby Digital and MPEG digital bitstreams into PCM to enable you to listen to quality digital sound even without a special decoder Playback Control PBC This refers to signals recorded on a Video CD Version 2 0 enabling playback control You can use menus recorded on discs with PBC for easy interactive search for desired scenes and playback You can also enjoy viewing high resolution standard resolution still images Regional restriction codes region number Regional restriction codes are built in to DVD players and DVD discs for each sales region If the regional code of the DVD player does not match one of the regional codes of the DVD disc playback is not possible The region number can be found o
90. rences in the Setup Screen Menus The Setup screen Language menu contains a number of settings related to the audio and subtitle language preferences Selecting an audio language preference The audio language that you normally listen to can be selected from the various audio languages on a DVD Even when the audio language is changed during playback by pressing AUDIO the language selected at this setting will be selected as the default when the DVD is changed Make changes to the Audio Language setting in the Setup screen Language menu OSD Language English Audio Language Engish Subtitle Language French Auto Language l Spanish l Other Setup audio language ED AF Move ag Exit Settings English French Spanish Other For details on how to select other languages see When Other is selected on page 34 Factory setting SNOLLDD DVNONV 1 SH ONLLLAS SONLLLAS OS A UNV CIGNY ONLLSN fav 31 32 Changing the Audio Language M ulti Language Function ovo Dolby Digital PCM and other audio data can be recorded on DVDs in a number of languages or audio tracks letting you choose the desired language or audio i OPEN LAST CONDITION CLOSE Oo MEMORY MEMORY D Gf SETUP MENU TOPMENU AB EYT P AUDIO PLAY gt PAUSE II Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired language Pressing AUDIO once displays the currently selected langu
91. resumes e When the Scan indicator on the screen changes from flashing to lit fast reverse scanning will continue even if the button is released When the desired location has been reached press PLAY Resuming playback from Stopping Playback and Switching Power Off where you stopped pvovideo cp Use the resume feature to restart playback from the DVD Video CD CD point that the disc was stopped last time Press STOP m once The display shows RESUME and the stop position is memorized CETIS e The resume position remains memorized as long as 4 9 2 the disc is in the player even if you switch the power off am a am e Pressing STOP m twice causes the disc to retum to the beginning when PLAY gt is pressed again The display shows the disc type DVDs or Video CDs Press PLAY gt 1 STOP E PLAY PAUSE Playback starts from the resume position D lt 4IISTEP SLOWII gt lt lt 4REV FWD gt gt Notes e The actual restart position may be slightly before or after the resume position e If you want to remove the disc but still want to resume playback from the last stopped position use the LAST MEMORY feature instead page 45 1 Press STOP m m on the front panel Playback stops VAY Id GAG 8NOA DNISN CELLAVLS DNLLLD E 2 Press OPEN CLOSE 4 on the front panel The disc tray comes out 3 Remove the disc 4 Press o STAND
92. rts of a disc as it plays DVD Video CD CD With this player itis possible to make a program as you watch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to a CD Press and hold PROGRAM for at least 2 seconds at any point during playback of a title chapter or track you want to program and it will be made into or added to a program without displaying a Program screen When a title chapter or track is successfully added to the program it is shown momentarily in the display as well as its position in the program Chapter 07 Program 03 To confirm the contents of a program Press PROGRAM Notes e When using this function to program DVDs the program being created corresponds to the Program screen chapter or title that appears when PROGRAM is pressed Be sure to check that the appropriate program type is selected e You cannot make a program containing chapters in different titles To save a program in memory DVD This player can memorize the programs on up to 24 DVDs By tuming the Program Memory to On the player will save your program and recall it the next time you use the same DVD When the program memory exceeds 24 programs will be erased in chronological order from the oldest program in memory 1 Use the cursor button v to highlight Program Memory and use the cursor button gt to select On Program Chapter Program Title Current Title 7 Chapter 1 Title 1 Chapter 1 49 09 07 18
93. s product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage orotherhazards Referall servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and referservicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product e If the product has been exposed to rain or water e If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by aqualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way e Whenthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition WALL OR CE
94. settings printed on the DVD disc jacket or accompanying documentation If you use the Condition Memory function to save the settings for a particular disc the Parental Lock level is saved as well Because it is saved in memory Parental Lock levels can be set for individual discs according to their content rather than a set level for all DVDs Parental Lock Level Change LEELEE Level 1 2 3 4 5l Set Parental Lock Hai Return D Move Mem Select Boi I Select Level Change in the Parental Lock setting The screen changes to the password input screen If you have not yet set a password you will be asked to do so at this time To enter the password refer to Entering the password on the previous page 2 Use the cursor buttons lt gt to adjust the Parental Lock level The lock icons appear unlocked up to the selected level to indicate that access is available 3 Press ENTER to set the new level The new Parental Lock level is set and the screen retums to the General menu screen To go back to the General menu screen without making any changes press RETURN Changing the password Change your password whenever you feel it is necessary However if you forget your existing password you cannot enter this screen to change it Setup Menu Mode Basic Setup Navigator Parental Lock Level Change Password Change Setup viewing restrictions Move Hua Sselect Kal Exit
95. setup for your system refer to the manuals supplied with the components you are making connections to In addition to making physical connections to your TV or monitor it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size You can use the Setup Navigator in the Setup screen General menu to set whether you are using a wide screen or standard size TV or monitor page 18 Additionally you can use the TV Screen setting in the Setup screen Video menu page 28 Notes e When making connections to this unit or when changing connections check that the unit is off by pressing STANDBY ON and unplug the power cord from the power outlet e The analog video output on this player uses copy protect circuitry to prevent the video playback on DVDs from being copied If you connect the player to a TV via a VCR or record and play back the contents of a disc with a VCR the playback picture may not be normal a Finally connect to a power outlet 120 V Make audio connections from the AUDIO OUT jacks on the player to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV or monitor using the stereo audio cord included with the player Be sure to match the color of the plugs with the color of the jacks red and white VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN Make video connections from the VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV or monitor using the video cord included with the player Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT to the left position
96. t you want When Audio DRC is set to Off there is no effect on the audio source Make changes to the Audio DRC setting in the Setup screen Audio 2 menu LUCO High IMedium ILow Off Dynamic playback at low volume D Move Bay Exit Settings High maximum compression of audio source Medium moderate compression of audio source Low very little compression of audio source Off Factory setting Note Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby Digital audio sources SONLLLAS CAN GNY ONY DNILLSN fav E 27 Setting the TV Screen Size The width to height ratio of conventional TVs is 4 3 while the width to height ratio of wide screen and high definition TVs is 16 9 This width to height ratio is called the aspect ratio When viewing software recorded in different aspect ratios the image s height to width ratio can be switched to match the TV or monitor being used Make changes to the TV screen size in the TV Screen setting in the Setup screen Video menu Please note that changes to the TV Screen setting cannot be made when a disc is playing Stop playback of the disc before attempting to make any changes NENG 4 3 Letter Box Picture Quality 4 3 Pan amp Scan 1116 9 Wide Select your display preference ED AN Bay exit Settings 4 3 Letter Box 4 3 Pan amp Scan 16 9 Wide Factory setting Notes If Standard 4 3 is selected in the Setup Navigator screen 4
97. ted becomes the audio signal The player outputs digital bitstreams via the digital optical or digital coaxial output If the bitstream cannot be decoded by the connected AV amplifier etc digital noise is produced Digital bitstream formats compatible with different entertainment systems can be selected in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu Digital output Coaxial Output of the digital audio signal is transmitted electronically using a coaxial cable Because the signal being transmitted is digital connection must be made to the coaxial digital input of another component Noise will be output if connected to the analog audio inputs as the digital signal cannot be decoded Digital output Optical Normally audio is converted to an electric signal and transmitted through an electric wire from the player to the amplifier etc Changing this signal to a digital signal and transmitting it through an fiberoptic cable is called optical digital output Similarly optical digital input receives digital signals from extemal units such as an AV amplifier or receiver Dolby Digital The maximum 5 1 channels of audio used in the Surround system Surround Digital for movie theaters is digital data compressed by the third generation algorithm encoder DO Pov DIGITAL In order to enjoy Dolby Digital discs this unit s digital output jack either coaxial or optical must be connected to the digital input jack of an AV amplifier or
98. title Bottom Row remaining time in title total time of title CHAPTER information 1 1 19 19 2 18 Play 1 Chapter 1 Top Row title and chapter number elapsed time of current title Bottom Row time in current chapter total time of chapter CHAPTER information Play 11 1 19 Chapter 0 59 2 18 Top Row title and chapter number elapsed time of current title Bottom Row remaining time in current chapter total time of chapter Data transmission rate 1 32 information Play 1 1 Tr Rate PERE R RRR 8 9 Top Row title and chapter number total elapsed time of DVD Bottom Row bitstream transmission rate level 4 Display off CD Track Information Play 1 0 03 Track 3 29 3 32 Top Row current track number track time Bottom Row remaining time of current track and total time of track Disc information 1 2 0 15 6 15 6 32 Top Row current track number total number of tracks on CD total elapsed time of CD Bottom Row remaining time of CD total time of CD 4 Display off Video CD with PBC disabled Disc information 5 10 20 19 2 38 22 57 Top Row current track number total number of tracks total elapsed time of Video CD Bottom Row remaining time of Video CD total time of Video CD Track information Play 5 20 19 Track 2 38 4 40 Top Row current track number total elapsed time of Video CD Bottom Row track time total tim
99. uage and Subtitle Preferences in the Setup Screen Menus ccccccsseseeeees 31 Changing the Audio Language Multi Language FUNCTION 32 Selecting a Subtitle Language Multi Language Subtitles 33 Advanced FUNCTIONS s sssssssssssseeees 36 Setting the Parental Lock Level 36 Changing the Background Color Of the Sree en A AAA A 37 Still Frame Slow Play Frame Advance Playback aaa 38 Searching for a Title Chapter Track or Location ON a DISC aaa 39 Repeat Play Awa an A a ai 40 Random Pla arrea ae AA oa AN 41 Playback in a Desired Order Program Play santai de aaa 42 Continuing Playback from a Specified Location Last Memory 45 Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs Condition Memory 46 Viewing DISC Information aan 47 Resetting the Player to System Settings 48 Additional Information sss 49 DISC Cae asses noaisoh eevee amen aeee 49 For Proper and Long Use of This Unit 50 Language Code LISt era 51 Troubleshooting cssececeeeeeeseesassesseeeeeeeees 52 Ea o A tives E a shen eer tla dees 54 SPCEIMC ATOMS ea a O 55 Before Using Checking Accessories Please confirm that the following were received with the player Audio cord Video cord Power cord Operating instructions this manual Preparing the Remote Co
100. udio Language List of Languages Code 0 2 Language OSD Language English Audio Language English Subtitle Language Spanish Auto Language EE On Off Play dialog etc in original language Subtitle ON with foreign audio EDA Move Baa Exit 1 o o i v Setup audio language B Move A Return Ay H Ai select B Exit Settings On 2 Use the cursor buttons lt gt to select Off either List of Languages or Code Factory setting 3 if you select List of Languages use the Note cursor buttons a w to select the The Auto Language function operates only when this lanquade function is set to On and the language set for the Audio nguage Language and Subtitle Language settings is the same For languages which are only shown as a code please refer to Language Code List on page 51 List of Languages y Selecting a DVD menu language preference In addition to containing different audio languages DVD may also contain menu screens in different languages as well Setting a DVD language preference sets the selected language as a default when DVDs with menu information in that language are encountered Selecting w Subtitle Language automatically assigns the language selected in the Subtitle Language Setting Make changes to the DVD Language setting in the Setup screen Language menu in the Expert menu mode
101. umber is deleted If the number was before another number the later numbers are reordered automatically To insert a number Use the cursor buttons A V 4 to highlight the number to be placed after the new number and then press the number button s of the number to be inserted The new number is inserted before the previously selected number To stop program play Press STOP m Notes e When programming chapters chapters not programmed may appear on the screen This is not a malfunction e Programming may not be possible with certain DVD discs On these types of discs the y mark will appear on the screen when programming is attempted e Only chapters within the same title can be programmed during chapter programming Programming Video CDs CDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized g 1 oren Oo LAST CONDITION CLOSE MEMORY MEMORY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE RE oe a a PEAT REPEAT SETUP MENU TOP MEN AB U D Pa DIS Cursor buttons PLAY gt PAUSE II a am CLEAR 1 Press PROGRAM The program screen appears When a Video CD or CD is loaded the cursor appears in the program window Program Track Current Track 1 10 Total Time Move EE Play ee Exit 2 Use the number buttons to enter the numbers of the tracks in the order you want to program them in e To program tracks 9 7 and 18

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