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Pioneer DV-233 DVD Player

1. Dolby Digital Out Pty eee DTS Out l Dolby Digital gt PCM 96kHz PCM Out 96kHz 48kHz MPEG Out MPEG PCM Output Dolby Digital 4 WMove uss Select Bag Exit 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 c So Operating the menu after pressing STOP m may i J cancel the resume function e Some menu options are not immediately effective if set while a disc is playing To make these settings effective stop playback and then start again or change the settings while the disc is stopped continued 24 En Ret REPEAT 9 15 G5 699 IAR a a Cy 1 7 ENSE nj lt lt USTEP SLOWI gt REV FWD P gt n 7 Use the cursor buttons A Y 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 lt to go back to the main menu bar to select another menu O9 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
2. Setting Up the Player Setting the TV System The default setting of this player is AUTO and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs you should leave it set to AUTO If you experience picture distortion with some discs set the TV system to match your country or region s system Doing this however may restrict the kinds of disc you can watch The table below shows what kinds of disc are compatible with each setting AUTO PAL and NTSC Disc Output format Type Format Position of TV SYSTEM mode NTSC PAL AUTO DVD NTSC NTSC MOD PAL NTSC PAL PAL PAL Video CD NTSC NTSC MOD PAL NTSC PAL NTSC PAL PAL CD No disc NTSC PAL NTSC or PAL STANDBY ON PPP Ee Eu oo E Switch the player into standby N Hold down gt gt gt then press STANDBY ON to switch the TV system The TV system changes as follows AUTO gt NTSC NTSC gt PAL PAL AUTO The display indicates the new setting Note that you have to switch the player into standby before each change About MOD Modulation PAL e SHRINK Most models of the newly developed countdown PAL TV system detect 50 Hz PAL 60 Hz NTSC and automatically switch vertical amplitude resulting in a display without vertical shrinkage f your PAL TV does not have a V Hold control you may not be able to view NTSC dis
3. 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 IN A 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 table 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 t
4. Resuming playback from where LAST MEMORY was pressed 1 Loada disc that has a Last Memory point memorized 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 Last Memory mode may not function for some DVDs f 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 gt This function is for playback of DVDs or Video CDs only You cannot use it with CDs To clear the Last Memory location 1 Load a disc that has a Last Memory point memorized Some DVDs will start playback automatically when loaded In this case press STOP IM to stop playback 2 Press LAST MEMORY while in the stop mode The disc begins playback at the memorized point 3 Oncethe picture appears press LAST MEMORY again 4 while Last Memory is displayed on the screen press CLEAR The LAST indicator disappears from the display SNOILLONNS 45 En 46 En Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs Condition Memory ovo You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often watch Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch power to
5. Select the item with the cursor buttons A v or the number buttons then press ENTER When a Video CD is loaded Use the number buttons to select the item aum au IISTEP SLOW lt lt REV FWD gt gt Notes 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 pages 26 27 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 poem me i sns acd ere 7 evi x o cs em Excmi LLL T 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 of the two following icons appears on the screen 8 The operation is prohibited by the player The operation is prohibited by the programming on Q the disc 20 En 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 D
6. Setting the Parental Lock Level 36 Making Connections 14 Changing the Background Color of the UR Connecting Your DVD Player ssssss 4 Still Frame Slow Play Frame Advance Playback Audio Connections eesti ent CM eam 38 Video Connections eene 6 Searching for a Title Chapter Track or Location System Control Connections 6 Ond DISC Marcas Aeris pc be o 39 Betting UR tne ply ene ecics TE Ply AMAA Setting the TV System setti 7 Playback in a Desired Order Program Play Using the Setup Navigator Mr DUUM due Me De UR bres cet 42 x Continuing Playback from a Specified Location Getting Started Using Your DVD Last Memory ac sese e rusticis 45 Player E 20 Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs Playing DVDs Video CDs and CDs 20 Condition Memory s s s 46 Chapter Track Skip Forward Skip Back 22 Viewing Disc Information ssssss 47 Forward and Reverse Scanning 22 Resetting the Player to System Settings 48 Resuming Playback from Where You Stopped MEET TRUM MS 23 Additional Information 49 Stopping Playback and Switching Power Off DISC CaFe adeo nth E he E 49 ER 23 For Proper and Long Use of This Unit 50 Eanguage Gode List c test ete 51 Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Troubleshooting nre een 52 Qd coecoe diee perdere y EU
7. 1 layer 41 min single sided 2 layer 75 min 8 cm 1 layer 82 min double sided 2 layer 150 min VIDEO CD VIDEO CD Digital audio Digital video 12 cm MPEG 1 COMPACT single sided Max 74 mist e VIDEO CD single Digital audio DIGITAL VIDEO Digital video 8 cm MPEG 1 single sided Max 20 minutes CD Digital audio COMPACT 12 cm Max 74 DIGITAL AUDIO single sided minutes COMPACT CD single Digital audio DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable 8 cm Max 20 compact single sided minutes DIGITAL AUDIO ReWritable The disc format logos shown above are found on disc labels or on disc jackets To prevent malfunction do not use an 8 cm 3 in adaptor for CDs 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 on this unit The region number of the player can be found on the rear panel Playing recordable CDs Note that this unit cannot record onto recordable discs 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 eas DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT DVDs are recorded in one of four typ
8. current chapter total time of chapter CHAPTER information Play 1 1 119 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 Play information Tr Rate n Top Row title and chapter number total elapsed time of DVD Bottom Row bitstream transmission rate level i Display off SNOILONN4 Q39NVAGV 47 En 48 En CD Track Information Play 1 0 03 Tack 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 12 015 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 i 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 time 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 i
9. jw Somali so Abkhazian ab Georgian ka Albanian sq Afrikaans af Kazakh kk Serbian sr Amharic am Greenlandic kl Siswati ss Arabic ar Cambodian km Sesotho st Assamese as Kannada kn Sundanese su Aymara ay Kashmiri ks Swahili sw Azerbaijani az Kurdish ku Tamil ta Bashkir ba Kirghiz ky Telugu te Byelorussian be Latin la Tajik tg Bulgarian bg Lingala In Thai th Bihari bh Laothian lo Tigrinya ti Bislama bi Lithuanian It Turkmen tk Bengali bn Latvian lv Tagalog tl Tibetan alagasy mg Setswana tn Breton br aori mi Tonga to Catalan ca acedonian mk Turkish tr Corsican co alayalam ml Tsonga ts Czech cs ongolian mn Tatar tt Welsh cy oldavian mo Twi tw Danish da arathi mr Ukrainian uk Bhutani dz alay ms Urdu ur Esperanto eo altese mt Uzbek uz Estonian et Burmese my Vietnamese vi Basque eu Nauru na Volap k vo Persian fa Nepali ne Wolof wo Finnish fi Norwegian no Xhosa xh Fiji fj Occitan oc Faroese fo Oromo om Frisian fy Oriya or Irish ga Panjabi pa Scot
10. section below 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 Please note that if you have completed the Setup Navigator the audio and subtitle language options have automatically been set in accordance with the OSD Language the language that appears on the screen Note 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 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 EDEN English Audio Language francais Subtitle Language Espafiol Auto Language On Select the On Screen Language P AF Move Baa 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 Changing the Audio Language Multi Language
11. 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 wide 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 on a standard TV 4 3 aspect ratio 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 enjo
12. 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 L1 o LAST CONDITION CLOSE MEMORY MEMORY a cx EFF ae 5553 ZCN CS ei c IISTEP SLOWII lt lt REV_FWD p gt AUDIO Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired language Pressing AUDIO once displays the currently selected language Subsequent presses rotates through the audio languages available on the DVD Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 1CH 5 1CH 1 English 2 Spanish CY SNOILdO JOWNONV1 JHL 9NILLHIS 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 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 2 5 c c e a e 2 c eg 5 2 z 5 c m o e J z e e 31 En 32 En 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
13. Setup Navigator is exited before all the questions are answered no settings are changed To return 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 Setting the OSD Language On Screen Display Language The OSD Languagel 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 General Setup Navigator Navigator Language OSD Language francais Espafiol 4 WMove jselect Klg Exit 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 pages 32 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 hig
14. The digital signal is transmitted electronically through a coaxial cable Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with built in Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG decoder 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 ACIN 8 SNOI193NNO2 9NDIVIA NH AV amplifier or receiver with built in Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG decoder Seem Jd a DIGITAL IN e Analog Audio Connection AUDIO OUT Make analog audio connections to a stereo amplifier or receiver 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 When making analog audio connections be sure to match the color of the plugs with the color of the jacks red and white AUDIO OUT 9 ec L E 15 En 16 En 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 i
15. 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 u3AV1d JHL df 2NILL3S E 19 En G etti n g Sta rte d 1 Press STANDBY ON on the front Using Your DVD 2 Press OPEN CLOSE 4 on the front panel P aye r The disc tray comes out 3 Load a disc Load a disc with the label side facing up using Playing DVDs Video CDs and the disc tray guide to align the disc CDs pvpwideo cp cp 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 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 gt on the front panel The disc tray closes and playback begins p Depending on the disc a menu may be LP me E displayed If a menu is displayed proceed to 1 2 step 5 D Select the item you want to view When a DVD is loaded
16. 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 transmitted 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 Contr
17. f QV 27 En 28 En Setting the TV Screen Size nvo 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 Video 4 3 Letter Box Picture Quality 4 3 Pan amp Scan 116 9 Wide Select your display preference ED 49vove ES Exit Settings 4 3 Letter Box 4 3 Pan amp Scan 16 9 Wide Factory setting Notes e f Standard 4 3 is selected in the Setup Navigator screen 4 3 Letter Box is selected on this screen If you prefer the pan amp scan format change the settings on this Screen 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 When viewing a wide screen TV or monitor
18. 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 made 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 functio
19. pages 18 31 While using the Setup Navigator no on screen information 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 3 DTS is a trademark 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 s ANGLE i cee 7 lt P gt Multiple Languages page 51 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 a ZI 5 1CH Dolby Digital Audio 2 ae 5 1CH Multi Language Subtitles page 33 You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off when watching movies or other media with subtitles available Subtitle 2 E This mark indicates this may not be possible with certain discs Energy saving design This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy when this player is in standby mode Differences in Disc Composition 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 a
20. 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 1 lo pr ie Enter 4 Digit Code 4 Move l VI Return EJ 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 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 General Parental Lock Level Change au augu EEE Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Set Parental Lock Wali Return uy Select alg Exit BP Move 1 Select Level Change in the Parental Lock setting and press ENTER The screen changes to the password input screen If you hav
21. program Press PROGRAM Notes 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 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 turning 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 ProgramTitle Current Title 7 Chapter 1 Title 1 Chapter 1 49 09 07 18 Program Memory On Dort DA Move ETT Exit 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 autornatically 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 manuall
22. recorded in multiple angles or not Turn the angle indicator on or off in the Angle Indicator setting in the Setup screen Video menu in the Expert menu mode page 25 Video TV Screen 16 9 Wide Picture Quality Standard S Video Out S2 Still Picture Auto On Screen Display Position Normal Angle Indicator On loff EDA Move Exit Settings On fy 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 playback Therefore it is possible to know when the multi angle function can be used without having to display the icon on the screen Notes You can use the Multi Angle function only with discs featuring recordings of images shot from different camera angles During Multi Angle playback the A indicator in the display lights 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 f When locations on discs that are recorded with angles are played back the fy indicator can be displayed To cancel the angle mark set Angle Indicator to Off in the Setup screen Video menu described in the
23. standby pages 20 23 Q Disc tray When loading a disc place discs in the disc tray with the label side facing up pages 20 23 Ga open close button Press to open and close the disc tray pages 20 23 Dm 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 return to the beginning of the disc if playback starts again page 23 6 u pause button Press during playback to pause Press again to resume playback page 38 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 aa lt lt lt reverse button Press to go back to previous chapters tracks Press and hold to perform reverse playback scanning page 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 10 En Display Window D 2 60 G 8 DER DATA D GU D Ex 15 D VOD indicator Lights when a Video CD is loaded 2 TITLE indicator Indicates a title number is being displayed 3 DVD indicator Lights when a DVD is loaded 4 CD indicator Lights when an audio CD is loaded 5 CD indicator Indicates that the Repeat function is on and that the current t
24. the player to standby If you load a disc that has its settings memorized COND appears in the display When you start playing the disc the memorized settings are automatically recalled CONDITION MEMORY ate my aast tmm CLOSE mewoay MEMUI I Cc EA SEP MENU TAE PARS O PLAY PAUSEM qms amp CLEAR Press CONDITION MEMORY during playback Settings are memorized for the disc currently playing The following six settings are memorized Picture Quality page 29 On Screen Display page 29 Multi Angle page 30 Multi language pages 31 32 Multi Language subtitles page 33 Parental Lock Level page 36 When a disc that has memorized settings is loaded Condition Memory will appear on the screen and the previously memorized settings will be selected 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 Notes e Settings are stored in memory for use any time You can store settings for up to 15 DVDs in memory If you memorize settings for more than 15 DVDs previously memorized settings are erased in chronological order from the least recently memorized Subsequently if you load a disc with erased settings the settings of the most recently played disc are used f you make changes to any of the settings memorized in Condition Memory p
25. to Off page 27 When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV selector there is disturbance in the playback picture 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 w This is not a malfunction Remote control operation is not possible The rear panel control input jack on the player is being used wb 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 wb 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 output or is distorted The Setup screen Audio 1 menu 96 kHz PCM Out setting is set to 96 kHz wb Either connect using the analog outputs or set 96kHz PCM Out in the Audio 1 menu to 96kHz gt 48 kHz pages 15 26 The disc is dirty Refer to Disc Care page 49 The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the terminals or are not connected 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 amplifier s P
26. to the General menu screen without making any changes press RETURN Changing the Background Color of the Screen z You can select a blue or black background to appear when the player is in the stop mode Make changes to the Background Color setting in the Setup screen General menu in the Expert menu mode page 25 General Setup Menu Mode Expert Setup Navigator Parental Lock Level 8 ET e el ar C Black Blue EBDA Move Ra Exit Settings Black Blue Factory setting gt gt 2 e m c z e o z N 37 38 En Still Frame Slow Play Frame Advance Playback pvowideo 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 aast common uc QE T 9 ee See MENU TWO AB N A9 DSA STEP SLOW 1 lt i gt PLAY gt PAUSE II 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 return to normal playback When viewing a still frame playback pressing PAUSE Il or PLAY restores normal playback operation Viewing slow playback Press and hold STEP SLOW i1 during playback Slow playback is engaged During slow playback the speed of pl
27. 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 turn 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 Information Compact Disc Total Time 6 30 Track Time 01 3 32 02 2 58 When a CD or Video CD is loaded the total time of the disc and the time of each track on the disc is displayed DISPLAY Exit Resetting the Player to System Settings To reset the player press and hold m stop on the front panel when pressing STANDBY ON to turn the unit from standby to on All program memory saved settings from functions such as Last Memory and Condition Memory are cleared TV System is reset to AUTO and all Setup screen menus are returned to factory settings Additional Information How to hold discs When loading or removing discs try not to touch their playing surfaces Cleanin
28. HONO input terminal Change connection to any input terminal except PHONO The pause mode is engaged Press PLAY or PAUSE II 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 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 Check that all connection plugs are firmly inserted Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume DVDs and CDs use different recording methods w This is not a malfunction Caution Static electricity or other external influence may cause malfunctioning of this unit 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 NOLIVINHOJNI TVNOLLIQOV 53 En 54 En 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 a title on the disc similar to chapters in a book I
29. ND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWERIN STANDBY POSITION THEREFORE INSTALL THE UNIT SUITABLE PLACES EASY TO DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG IN CASE OF THE ACCIDENT THE MAINS PLUG OF UNIT SHOULD BE UNPLUGGED FROM THE WALL SOCKET WHEN LEFT UNUSED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME H017BEn CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1 To ensure continued safety do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product Refer all servicing to qualified personnel The following caution label appears on your unit Location rear of the unit CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 H018 On the bonnet of the unit CAUTION _ VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENNABDECKUNG GE FFNET VORSICHT NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZENI SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED BNING UNDG UDSATTELSE FOR ADVARSEL Sraating SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR PPNAD BETRAKTA VARNING EJ stRALeN VARO AVATTAESSA ALTISTUT NAKYVA JA N KYM TT M LLE LASERSATEIL YLLE ALA KATSO S TEESEN CUIDADO RADIACI N L SER VISIBLE E INVISIBLE AL ESTAR ABIERTO EVITAR EXPOSICI N AL RAYO VRW1872 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research for consumer products and this
30. Pioneer DVD PLAYER DV 344 DV 233 Operating Instructions IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance H002 En WARNING THE APPARATUS IS NOT WATERPROOFS TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND DO NOT PUT ANY WATER SOURCE NEAR THIS APPARATUS SUCH AS VASE FLOWERPOT COSMETICS CONTAINER AND MEDICINE BOTTLE ETC HOO1AEn WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY THE VOLTAGE OF THE AVAILABLE POWER SUPPULY DIFFERS ACCORDING TO COUNTRY OR REGION BE SURE THAT THE POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE OF THE AREA WHERE THIS UNIT WILL BE USED MEETS THE REQUIRED VOLTAGE E G 230V OR 120V WRITTEN ON THE REAR PANEL H041 En CAUTION THE STANDBY ON BUTTON IS SECONDARY CONNECTED A
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32. Play titles chapters or tracks on a disc in random order Press RANDOM once then press ENTER or PLAY gt ust connmon d Ss Ser MENU TOME AS Random Chapter appears on the screen and chapters within the title will be played back in random order Random playback of titles pvp NEXT gt gt Press RANDOM twice then press ENTER or CT PLAY PLAY gt 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 and the next randomly selected track starts playing e Press PREV lt 4 and playback of the current track starts again from the beginning To stop random play Press CLEAR This returns you to normal playback of chapters tracks in order from the chapter track currently playing Notes 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 Random play of programmed chapters tracks is not possible n the case of DVDs random playback may not be possible with some discs Repeat playback of random playback is no
33. Press 6 STANDBY ON on the front panel 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 General Setup Navigator Navigator Setup Navigator Auto Start Off WMove ljselect Eid Exit 3 Use the cursor buttons A Y to make a selection f 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 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 lt to return to previous screens Please note however that you cannot go forward using the cursor button amp so it will be necessary to answer all the questions that occur after the screen that was returned to To exit the Setup Navigator Press SETUP while on any of the screens to exit the Setup Navigator Please note that if the
34. VD menu and sometimes makes navigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable as watching the feature presentation Pew LAST CONDITION CLOSE MEMORY MEMORY AUDIO SUBTILE ANGLE P bs MENU K TOP MENU E RETURN Cursor buttons ENTER Number buttons Example When a DVD that has menu screens is loaded Main Menu 2 Chapter List 3 Commercial Header 4 Subtitles 5 Soundtrack 6 Start Main Feature Example When a Video CD that has Playback Control is loaded STANDARD VOCAL BEST 2 BadWhack Naff Riff Hood in the Boyz dubmyheadbassman Sleek Machine Gooey Love Jingle Praise the Day G3 Ba san Pfeuti Abstract Jazz Phunk John Torn Rock the Love Jive Philip William Formerly an Artist Hot Monkey Stick To open or return 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 screen 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 W A Y 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 u
35. and 8 Program Chapter Program Title Program Chapter Program Title Current Title 7 Chapter 1 Current Title 2 20 Title 1 Chapter 1 18 09 07 18 Program Memory Off Program Memory Off awwoe May EE amp U9Moe MPa De D Press ENTER or PLAY Playback starts in the set order e Press PROGRAM to return to the previous display The program will not begin until PLAY is pressed To program a pause in a program Press PAUSE II instead of a number button M 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 4 lt gt to highlight the incorrect number and then press CLEAR The number is deleted If the number was before another number the later numbers are reordered automatically To insert a number Use the cursor buttons 4 lt gt 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 When programming chapters chapters not programmed may appear on the screen This is not a malfunction Programming may not be possible
36. ar black picture for images with high contrast Animation Provides images with bright clear colors Standard Presents the video with no effect added Factory setting Switching the S Video Output Expertii You can Switch the kind of S Video signal output from the S Video outputs If you connected your TV with an S Video cord in rare cases the TV picture may appear stretched In this case switch the output from S2 to S1 Make changes in the S Video Out in the Setup screen Video menu in the Expert menu mode page 25 Video TV Screen 16 9 Wide Picture Quality Standard S Video Out EJ till Picture S2 On Screen Display Position Normal Angle Indicator On DAF Move E Exit Settings 1 S2 Factory Setting Selecting the Type of Paused Image to Display m This function lets you view a clear stil 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 Video TV Screen 16 9 Wide Picture Quality Standard S Video Out S2 laest Picture ROC On Screen Display Frame Angle Indicator Auto 4P49voec Rama 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 sett
37. asic Setup Navigator ECEE Level Change Password Change Setup viewing restrictions EDA Move seu 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 lt gt A or the number buttons and ENTER has been pressed Entering the password When you select either Level Change or Password Changel it is necessary to enter 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 Y 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 Parental Lock Register Code Number a v O Enter 4 Digit Code B Move 49 Wall Return Bald Exit 2 Use the cursor buttons lt gt to move the cursor to a different
38. ation in that language are encountered Selecting w Subtitle Language automatically assigns the language selected in the Subtitle Language setting Make changes to the DVD Languagel setting in the Setup screen Language menu in the Expert menu mode page 25 You cannot make this setting with a disc playing Language OSD Language English Audio Language English Subtitle Language W Subtitle Language Auto Language English ETE French Subtitle Display 1Spanish Subtitle Off Other D A Prove EEx 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 The menu settings may look different from the one shown above e f 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 Expert 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 scree
39. 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 fiber optic cable is called optical digital output Similarly optical digital input receives digital signals from external units such as an AV amplifier or receiver Dolby Digital Using a maximum of 5 1 channels of audio this high quality surround system is used in many of the finer movie theaters around the world DO esa DIGITAL 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 DIGITAL OUT lo 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
40. ayback can be adjusted from 1 2 normal playback speed to 1 16 normal playback speed in four steps using STEP SLOW 1 and STEP SLOW i 4 nl 1 16 1 8 1 4 1 2 n gt Press and hold STEP SLOW lt i during DVD playback Slow playback in the reverse direction is engaged n the reverse direction the playback speed cannot be adjusted To return to normal playback When viewing still frames or slow playback pressing PLAY restores normal playback operation Frame by frame advance playback Viewing one frame at a time 1 Press PAUSE II 2 Press STEP SLOW lt 1 or STEP SLOW it STEP SLOW tm The picture advances one frame each time the button is pressed STEP SLOW lt i The picture backs up a DVD a few frames each time the button is pressed To return to normal playback When viewing frame by frame playback pressing PLAY restores normal playback operation Notes There is no sound when viewing still frames or slow playback or when advancing one frame at a time Still frame slow play or frame advance playback may not be possible with certain titles In this case the amp mark is displayed 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 sel
41. button Press when the player is in either play or stop mode to open and close the Setup screen pages 18 24 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 button previous During playback press PREV lt 4 to go back to a previous chapter track page 22 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 d2 STEP SLOW a11 11 gt buttons Press STEP SLOW tt 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 I to back up a few frames at a time page 38 d3 Number buttons 1 9 0 10 Use to perform direct title and chapter track searches and to input numerical values RANDOM button Press to play chapters tracks in random order page 41 5 PROGRAM button You can program titles chapters or tracks to play back in a d
42. c because the picture may roll If the TV has a V Hold control adjust it until the picture stops rolling On some TVs the picture may shrink vertically leaving black bands at the top and bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction it is caused by the NTSC PAL conversion 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 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 a disc 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 lii before proceeding gum 1 ee 1 a a 2 I II 3 oessa u3AV1d JHL dN DNILLIS SNOILIINNO3 SNDIVIA E 17 En 18 En 7
43. ce 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 When REPEAT A B is pressed a second time the disc returns to the location where REPEAT A B was pressed first and plays the selected section repeatedly 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 7 Press REPEAT A B at the desired location 2 When you want to return to the specified location press PLAY 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 With some DVD discs there may be times when repeat playback is not possible In these cases the Q mark will appear on the screen 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 f you switch camera angle during repeat play repeat play is cancelled Random playback of chapters within one title pvp Random Play pvowideo coven
44. channel to Stereo Audio d mm I I I I I Audio 2 R I I 4 I I l Note With karaoke and other discs set the appropriate audio type for singing and accompaniment after referring to information on the disc jacket or accompanying material 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 You cannot make this setting with a disc playing lLanguage OSD Language English MEET CR English Subtitle Language French Auto Language Spanish Other i Setup audio language B FMove EE Settings English French Spanish Other For details on how to select other languages see When Other is selected on page 34 Factory setting Selecting a Subtitle Language Multi Language Subtitles DVD You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them SUBTITLE a ISTEP SLOWII lt lt REV_FWD gt gt Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback Pressing SUBTITLE once displays the currently sele
45. 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 gg 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 time 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 AC 110 127 220 240V 50 60 Hz Power consumption cceeeeeceeeeeeeeseceeeeteneteteneeees 11W Power consumption in standby mode less than 1 W Weights e nive ia dieto veo ets 2 7 kg Dimensions 420 W x 281 D x 95 5 H mm Not including protruding cables etc Operating temperature ssss 5 C to 35 C Operating humidity 596 to 8596 no con
46. correct Check that cord connections are correct and that plugs are firmly connected Operation settings of TV or AV amplifier is not appropriate 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 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 This is not a malfunction The TV system may be set inappropriately wb See Setting the TV System on page 17 Discs respond differently to particular player functions which may result in the screen becoming black for a brief instant or shaking slightly when the function is executed These problems are largely due to differences between discs and disc content and are not malfunctions of this player Audio is output from the analog output jacks but not from the digital output jacks Player settings are incorrect nthe Audio 1 menu check that the appropriate digital audio output formats are selected and that the Digital Out setting is not set
47. cted subtitle language Subsequent presses rotates through the subtitle languages available on the DVD Subtitle 2 Spanish C HELLO Notes The subtitle language cannot be switched if the subtitle language is not recorded or if only one language is recorded Switching the subtitle language may not be possible with some discs In this case the mark will be displayed To clear subtitles during playback press SUBTITLE and then press CLEAR or press SUBTITLE until Off appears 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 Make changes to the Subtitle Languagel setting in the Setup screen Language menu You cannot make this setting with a disc playing Language OSD Language English Audio Language English Einige um English Auto Language French Spanish Other O Setup disc s subtitle language D avo Ene Settings English French Spanish Other For details on how to select other languages see When Other is
48. densation S Video output Y luminance Output level 1 Vp p 75 Q C color Output level 286 mVp p 75 Q Ne Y S VIDEO jack Video output Output level tse ERREUR 1 Vp p 75 Q ENE EAA IE RCA jack Component video output Y Pe Pr Outplit I8V68l 3c iet tette Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Ps Pr 0 7 Vp p 75 Q Ja6KS ut sse s isumdienuedius RCA jacks Audio output Output level During audio output Number of channels Digital audio characteristics Frequency response 4 Hz to 44 kHz DVD fs 96 kHz S NITatIO e trm e alia Nee eee te 118 dB Dynamic Tarige erc OE tt 103 dB Total harmonic distortion susssss 0 0016 96 Wow and flutter ssssssss Limit of measurement 0 001 W PEAK or lower Digital output Optical digital output 0 ee Optical digital jack Coaxial digital output ssssssee RCA jack Other terminals GONTROL IN opun oie Minijack 3 5 9 Accessories Audio Cordia ne ee teen e e 1 Mid6Oo COrd es fered e o e ee e aes 1 Power cord Central and South American model 2 Otherimodels 2 tona RR 1 Remote control unit sss 1 AA R6P dry cell batteries n 2 Operating Instructions Note The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice due to improvement NOLLVIAOJNI TVNOLLIQQV B 55 En Published by
49. e Ea co iron Voss pP Co Va re DReUD e ede 24 CO CMM nn SoA Using the Setup Screen Menus 24 Specifications tease E d etai 55 Changing to the Setup Screen Expert Menu Mode nsss 25 Setting the Digital Audio Output to Be Compatible with Your AV Component 26 Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtracks tee ree 27 Setting the TV Screen Size cece 28 Selecting Picture Quality Appropriate for Program Content ian arna 29 Switching the S Video Output 29 Selecting the Type of Paused Image to Display Vio e belit tree ate dhs ous iet pete te de ge ea 29 Setting the Position of the On screen Display S UE RETE EA Y eee 29 Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle MultisAngle ibt tette 30 Before Using Checking Accessories Please confirm that the following were received with the player Audio cord Video cord C Power cord Central and South American model 2 Other models 1 SS Remote control unit ql AA R6P dry cell batteries When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction s rules that apply in your country or area H048 En Operating instructions this manual Preparing the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the remote control 1 while pushing the tab on the battery compartment cover toward the center of the remote pull out in the directi
50. e forward buttons During playback of DVD and Video CD press FWD 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 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 SNOILLONN ANY S3IAVN 7 13 En 14 En 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 a home theater system with a TV or monitor and full surround sound capabilities Audio cord Included exl CAMESNENT 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 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
51. e 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 returns 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 General Setup Menu Mode Basic Setup Navigator Parental Lock Level Change Password Change D Setup viewing restrictions Move M seect Eid 1 Select Password Change in the Parental Lock setting and press ENTER 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 Changel first 2 Use the cursor buttons 4 A 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 returns to the General menu screen To go back
52. e to skip back to the start of the previous chapter track You can skip back to previous chapters tracks by pressing and holding PREV ke and releasing when the desired chapter track number appears in the display Fast forward scanning Press and hold FWD gt gt gt gt on the front panel during playback Release FWD gt when you reach the desired location Normal playback resumes 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 Fast reverse scanning Press and hold REV lt lt a lt lt on the front panel during playback e Release REV lt lt when you reach the desired location Normal playback resumes 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 Stopping Playback and Resuming Playback from Switching Power Off Where You Stopped pvowiceo co Use the resume feature to restart playback from the DVD Video CD CD point that the disc was stopped last time Press STOP i once The display shows RESUME and the stop position is memorized 4 The resume position remains memorized as long as the disc is in the player even if you switch the G power off ma e Pressing STOP lii t
53. ect the point in time to start playback O uer cwm these ly EN C a e SEP MENU Www AB o a o ven 1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select the type of search The type of search changes which each press as follows gt Title gt Chapter Track 3j Off lt Time 4 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 To select number 3 press 3 To select number 10 press 1 and 0 To select number 87 press 8 and 7 When performing a time search To select 21 minutes 43 seconds press 2 1 4 and 3 To select 1 hour 14 minutes press 7 4 0 and 0 3 Press PLAY gt Playback of the selected title chapter or track starts When a time search is performed playback begins at the appointed time Notes 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 With some DVDs the search operation may not be possible and may stop shortly after being performed In this case the a mark is displayed Time search is not possible with CDs When performing DVD time search playback may start from a slightly different time than that specified Time search is not possible during when the disc is stopped Search using time search is not possible durin
54. ect 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 right position pages 14 16 8 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks If your TV or monitor has 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 left position page 16 4 CONTROL IN jack Use to connect this player to another component bearing the Pioneer gg 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 SNOLLONN4 ANY S3IAVN ag 5 AC IN power cord connection terminal Use to connect the power cord to the wall outlet page 14 6 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 VIDEO OUT SELECT to the right position page 16 You can switch between S1 and S2 S video output from the Setup menu page 29 D 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 conn
55. ections you make page 16 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 8 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 11 En 12 En Remote Control i Buttons indicated with are used for menu operation CD 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 5 standby on button Press to switch the player on or to put in standby pages 20 23 B AUDIO button Press repeatedly to select one of the audio languages and or audio formats programmed on a DVD pages 31 32 For Video CD and CD each press changes the audio output as follows Z Stereo 1 L Left 2 R Right 4 SUBTITLE button Press repeatedly to select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD or to turn the subtitles off page 33 5 SETUP
56. es 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 appears to clarify the functions and explain the options available Below are just a few examples Answer a few questions and General have all the necessary audio Setup Navigator Navigator video and on screen language adjustments set automatically by the player using the Setup Navigator pages 17 18 Setup Navigator KAN Auto Start Off WMove Bljselect Hl Exit Select the type of TV screen you are using and the Video preferred screen format you d like to use when watching DVDs in the Video menu page 28 14 3 Letter Box Picture Quality 4 3 Pan amp Scan 116 9 Wide Select your display preference ED AF Move 3d Exit The on screen information only appears if you choose English as the OSD Languagel
57. esired 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 pages 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 1 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 Q0 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 return to page 40 D 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 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 03 NEXT 1 button During playback press NEXT to advance to the next chapter track page 22 4 PLAY gt button Press to start disc playback pages 20 23 PAUSE II button Press to pause playback of a disc Press again to resume playback page 38 69 REV lt lt FWD gt gt fast revers
58. f 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 converted 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
59. g Language OSD Language English Audio Language English Subtitle Language Spanish Auto Language On DVD Language English Subtitle Display With Audio ENTIA Selected Subtitle EDA Move 3i Exit Settings With Audio Selected Subtitle Factory setting SNOILdO 39Vn9NVT3H1 9NILLIS 35 En 36 En 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 possibilities 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 pvp 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 General Setup Menu Mode B
60. g 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 Do not wipe in a circular direction Concentric scratches in the disc groove tend to cause noise Gently wipe from the inside toward the outer edge 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 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 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 set Do not use such CDs After using discs store them upright After playing a disc always remove it from the player and return it to its jacket Then store it standing upright away from heat and humidity 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 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 Unauthori
61. g PBC playback of Video CDs To perform a direct title or chapter track search using the number buttons Press the number buttons while the disc is stopped to select a title number Press the number buttons while the disc is playing to select a chapter or track To select number 3 press 3 To select number 10 press 10 and 0 e To select number 37 press 410 410 10 and 7 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 SNOILONN4 Q39NVAGV 39 En 40 En Repeat Play pvowiaeo coyep You can repeat an entire title chapter or track or just a part PASE ME j AMST CONDITION CLOSE MEMORY MEMORY Y T REPEAT em REPEAT Hs YH 3 RE ES tim PLAY gt apii pmdeend CLEAR Repeat play of a 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 With CDs and Video CDs a disc is considered a single title so the entire disc is repeated To repeat a program Press REPEAT on
62. g 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 48 kHz compresses the signal to a standard signal with a sampling rate of 48 kHz Audiot Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital DTS Out Off Etre e ii 96kHz gt 48kHz MPEG Out 96kHz D Change 96 kHz output mode D AFMove 3 Exit Settings 96 kHz 48 kHz 96 kHz Factory setting Note On DVDs that contain copy protection the 96 kHz signal may only be output from the analog audio jacks 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 Audiot Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital DTS Out Off 96kHz PCM Out 96kHz 48kHz MPEG Out Me MPEG PCM D Change MPEG audio output mode EDA Move Baa Exit Settings MPEG MPEG gt PCM Factory setting Digital Out Expert DVD Video CD CD Depending on your preferences and the type of connec
63. h definition TVs is 16 9 This width to height ratio is called the aspect ratio General Setup Navigator Navigator TV Connection TVType PUREST Standard 4 3 4 WMove iaselect RUA Exit 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 Jack screen establishes whether digital connections have been made to an AV amplifier receiver or external 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 General Setup Navigator Dolby Digital Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Digital MPEG Amp Connection Digital Jack Dolby D DTS MPEG PCM Not Connected 4 WMove select HUA Exit Settings Dolby Digital Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Digital MPEG Dolby D DTS MPEG PCM Not Connected Factory setting Sett
64. he 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 such a 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 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 stubborn 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 Lens cleaner The player s pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use but if for some reason it should malfunction due to soil
65. 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 Color of indicator Disc format s Blue DVD only DVD Video CD Yellow Green All compatible formats Note If a setting applicable only to DVDs is changed while a Video CD or CD is loaded a blue DVD icon appears in the upper right hand corner 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 i
66. ing Setting the Position of the On screen Display m 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 Alternatively you can choose to turn them off completely with the Off setting Make changes in the On Screen Display in the Setup screen Video menu in the Expert menu mode page 25 Video TV Screen 16 9 Wide Picture Quality Standard S Video Out S2 Still Picture Auto MSS ea Position Wide Angle Indicator Position Normal 1 Off P AF Move Bal Exit Settings Position Wide Position Normal Off Factory setting Note This setting is only effective with DVDs that contain a 4 3 aspect ratio video presentation SONILLAS OAGIA ANY oranv ONILSNrav 29 En 30 En Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle Multi Angle DVD You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi angle option o 133 Press ANGLE during playback The camera angle changes each time you press the button p Doneer ANGLE cm Dc A Len p Turning the angle indicator on and Off Expert When a picture recorded in different angles is played back Ey is displayed on the screen This setting lets you see clearly whether the playback picture is
67. ing 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 Notes on using optical cables Do not route cords around sharp angles When storing wind the cords so that they have a diameter of at least 15 cm When connecting push all the way into the terminal 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 Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences page 34 Tate ET T Japanese ja Input code Language Gujarati gu Input code Language Rhaeto Romance rm Input code English en Hausa ha irundi rn French fr Hindi hi omanian ro German de Croatian hr inyarwanda rw Italian it Hungarian hu anskrit sa Spanish es Armenian hy indhi sd Chinese zh Interlingua ia Dutch nl Interlingue ie erbo Croatian sh Portuguese pt Inupiak ik inhalese si Swedish sv Indonesian in ovak sk Russian ru Icelandic is K R K S S Sangho sg S S S S ovenian sl Korean ko Hebrew iw Samoan sm Greek el Yiddish ji Shona sn Afar aa Javanese
68. ing 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 General Setup Navigator Navigator Amp Connection 96 kHz PCM Audio Yes Don t Know 4 WMove kf Select HUA Exit Settings No Select if the connected AV component cannot process an audio signal with a 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 Setup Navigator is the final screen in the Setup Navigator General Setup Navigator Navigator Save Changes Exit Setup Navigator Delete Changes Start Again 4 WMove iiselect PHU Exit 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 return to the OSD Language screen of the Setup Navigator and do the settings
69. ion 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 pages 26 27 DIGITAL OUT Optical The digital signal is transmitted as light pulses through a fiber optic cable Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with built in Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG decoder 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 AV amplifier or receiver with built in Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG decoder Surila DIGITAL IN o DIGITAL OUT Coaxial
70. ion does not operate for that disc amp mark appears on screen The operation is prohibited by the player Picture playback stops 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 w 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 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 turned off by power failure or by unplugging the power cord settings will be canceled gt 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 in
71. itle chapter or track is being repeated page 40 6 Py indicator Indicates Multi Angle playback is in progress page 30 7 TRK indicator ndicates a track number is being displayed CHP indicator ndicates a chapter number is being displayed 9 TOTAL indicator ndicates that the disc in the player is stopped and DISPLAY has been pressed page 48 Il indicator gt lights when any disc is playing When a disc is paused M lights COND indicator Indicates that Condition Memory settings are memorized for the currently loaded DVD page 46 2 LAST indicator Indicates the Last Memory location is recorded in memory for the currently loaded DVD or Video CD page 45 3 REMAIN indicator Indicates that the remaining playback time of a title or chapter track is being displayed DO DIGITAL indicator Indicates Dolby Digital audio playback 5 Counter display Displays the playback mode type of disc title and chapter track numbers playback time etc GUI indicator Indicates an on screen menu operation is being performed pages 18 24 D 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 2 VIDEO OUT jack Conn
72. n Language menu in the Expert menu mode page 25 You cannot make this setting with a disc playing Language OSD Language English Audio Language English Subtitle Language Spanish Auto Language On DVD Language On Subtitle Display eis Subtitle Off Assist Subtitle P amp UMove 3 Exit Settings On Off Assist Subtitle Factory setting Notes e f there is no subtitle information recorded on the DVD no subtitles are displayed even if this function is set to On 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 turned off by pressing SUBTITLE and then CLEAR Forcing subtitles to be displayed Expert Even when the subtitles are turned off some DVDs will nevertheless display them on the screen This setting allows you to select the language of the subtitles to be displayed with this type of DVD 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 You cannot make this setting with a disc playin
73. n 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 Learning 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 8 Setting the Language Options 31 Checkirig ACCeSSOTrIGS xe te bet 8 Setting the On screen Display OSD Language Preparing the Remote Control B ha csset uie case P blasen ted deret iv te 31 Changing the Audio Language Names and Functions 9 Multi Language Function 31 Selecting a Subtitle Language Qon c eee MEUS SUD cte 33 Rear Pallet oit eaa 1 Advanced Functions 36 Remote Control e nete e diera 2
74. n the Expert menu mode are identified by the Expert icon Make changes to the Setup Menu Model setting in the Setup screen General menu General Setup Menu Mode ETO eee Expert Setup Navigator Basic Parental Lock Level 8 Change menu mode ED 49vove Rava 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 SONILLAS OAGIA ANY oranv ONILSNrav 25 En 26 En Setting the Digital Audio Output to Be Compatible with Your AV Component pvo This player is capable of digital audio output for Dolby Digital DTS MPEG 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 f you have already completed the Setup Navigator screen operations the settings on this page have already been set by the player f 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 c
75. o a TV or monitor with component inputs to produce a higher quality video image 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 When making component video connections make sure to set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel of the player to the left to assign component video output VIDEO OUT SELECT COMPONENT COMPONENT ROME ONENT 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 gg mark you can control the player as though it were a component in 4 system system control f 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 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 For details refer to the operation manuals of the connected components B 3 fia Pioneer component with Ej mark m C CONTROL
76. ol 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 on 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
77. on indicated by the arrow 2 Insert batteries Make sure to match the plus 4 and minus polarity guides on the batteries with the marks inside the battery compartment 3 Close the cover Notes Do not mix old and new batteries When replacing batteries use all new batteries 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 M located on the player s front panel The remote control can be used up to 7 m from the player and within a 30 angle on each side of the sensor ep ux A Notes Exposing the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong light may cause faulty operation e f 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 SNOIL9NfH ANY SAWVN DNISN 340439 z f ioneer sonsa b stanpayon COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT E 1 W D STANDBY ON button Press to switch the player on or to put in
78. onvert 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 Audiot T Dolby Digital DTS Out 1 Dolby Digital PCM 96kHz PCM Out 96kHz 48kHz MPEG Out MPEG PCM Change Dolby Digital output mode aD 49Vvove RG Exit Settings Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 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 decode DTS select Off Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your audio components if you are unsure about compatibility with DTS Audiot Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital DTS Out Koi 96kHz PCM Out 1 DTS MPEG Out MPEG PCM Change DTS output mode EDA Pove Bama 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 outputtin
79. 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 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 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 Video cord Included gt Finally connect to a power outlet TV or monitor TV Gar rer O AUDIO IN 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 T 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 right posit
80. outline for using the Setup screen menus Use the cursor buttons lt gt to select the menu you want As each menu is selected with the cursor the When setting up for the first time settings appear below the menu heading It is recommended to set up player using the Setup Navigator page 17 If you selected Auto Start Off 4 Use the cursor buttons v to enter the when the Setup Navigator appeared you may still set up menu the player using the Setup Navigator in the General menu The top item within the menu becomes highlighted Screen If you choose not to use the Setup Navigator be sure to Example make the necessary settings in the Setup screen Audio 1 Audio 2 Video and Language menus as Audiot SAGT Dolby Digital described on the following pages DTS Out Dolby Digital PCM Some DVDs start playing automatically when loaded in S kHz PCM Qui Seki w Auk the player If a DVD has been loaded be sure to press STOP m before proceeding Change Dolby Digital output mode P AF Move Eme OPEN LAST CONDITION CLOSE RY MEMORY o 1 Hn9 e D Use the cursor buttons A Y to select the setting you want to change 2 D The options available for each setting appear to the nem SI right when the setting is selected The current 3 4 5 6 setting appears with the setting indicator lit 6 Use the cursor buttons gt to enter the setting options Example
81. 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 The complete program will be deleted even if the disc tray is open Pressing CLEAR when the disc is stopped will clear all programs SNOILONNS 43 En 44 En To make a program of your favorite parts of a disc as it plays DVD Video CD CD With this player it is 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
82. ress CONDITION MEMORY during playback to memorize new settings Switching of the multi language mode etc is automatic on some discs Viewing 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 aast common cus uu um e aga tees See MENU Terme RB ose DISPLAY m mum m IISTEP SLOWII lt lt REV_FWD gt gt Press DISPLAY during 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 title Bottom Row remaining time in title total time of title CHAPTER information Play 1 1 119 Chapter 1 19 2 18 Top Row title and chapter number elapsed time of current title Bottom Row time in
83. s Gaelic gd Polish pl Galician gl Pashto Pushto ps Guarani gn Quechua qu NOLLVIASOJNI TVNOLLIQOV i 51 En 52 En Troubleshooting 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 gt If 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 w 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 mark appears on screen The selected funct
84. s 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 2 VIDEO OUT e Make S video connections to a TV or monitor with S video input to produce a high quality video image Use an S video cable not supplied to connect the S VIDEO OUT jack on the player to S video input on the TV or monitor When making S video connections make sure to set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel of the player to the right to assign S video output VIDEO OUT SELECT m O gt TV or monitor VIDEO OUT Make composite video connections to a standard TV or monitor with a video input jack Use the supplied video cable to connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the video input on the TV or monitor Be sure to match the color of the plug with the color of the jack yellow When making video connections make sure to set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel of the player to the right to assign composite video output VIDEO OUT o VIDEO OUT SELECT o o ug TV or monitor AS COMEONENT VIDEO OUT Make component video connections t
85. selected on page 34 Factory setting SNOILdO 39Vn9NVT3H1 9NILLIS 33 En When Other is selected When you want to select one of the 136 languages as the main audio language follow the steps below when the following screen appears A language code list can be found on page 51 AUDIO SUB TITLE D em e n o 2 m o 1 2 3 1 4 PLAY B lt usTep sLowi cem a aa Fae Language OSD Language English Audio Language English Subtitle Language French Auto Language Spanish Setup audio language P 4U9vovc 3T Exit 1 Use the cursor buttons to select Other and press ENTER The language selection screen appears Language Audio Language Language List of Languages Code 0 2 a ja Japanese 1 10 loj 1 9 1 Setup audio language B Move EM Return 49 Aseet Ede 2 Use the cursor buttons lt gt to select either List of Languages or Code 3 it you select List of Languages use the cursor buttons A V to select the language For languages which are only shown as a code please refer to Language Code List on page 51 List of Languages y 34 En If you select Code use the cursor buttons A Y to input the numbers of the input code Use the cursor buttons lt gt to change the position of the cursor Yo
86. sing 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 I lt or NEXT bP 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 YIAVTd GAG YNOA ONISN Q318VIS DNILLID ag 21 En 22 En Chapter Track Skip Forward Skip Back pvojideo co co NEXT gt gt gt gt i c CI Forward and Reverse Scanning pvowideo cD cD Proneer pi Advancing to the next chapter track Press NEXT gt gt gt gt gt gt on the front panel Press to skip forward to the next chapter track You can advance more than one chapter track forward by pressing and holding NEXT 1 and releasing when the desired chapter track number appears in the display Skipping back to the previous chapter track Press PREV lt lt a lt lt on the front panel Press once to skip back to the start of the chapter track currently playing Press twic
87. ssigning 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 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 oF I pd b Ec 4 iT i EP Ss V J LT 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 both Video CDs and CDs are considered to be a single title regardless of the number of tracks Track 1 Track 2 8 m Qg LA L Za B3 V d Video CD Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 M Mo dd dd dy iN J a How to Proceed in This Manual DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest quality digital audio and video available today The amount of information that can be recorded
88. t possible In these cases the amp mark will appear on the screen SNOILINNI 42 En Playback in a Desired Order Program Play pvowideo co ep 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 aast conomon Clase we a 9 nur ea d 2 3 amp S STOP m CLEAR 1 Press PROGRAM The Program screen appears Program Chapter Program Title Program Chapter Program Title Current Title 7 Chapter 1 Current Title 2 20 1 Chapter 1 18 Program Memory Off Program Memory Off P woe EP Nes Woe MyPlay Ex 2 Use the cursor buttons lt gt to select either Chapter or Title program 3 Once the program type is selected Use the cursor button V 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 To program DVD titles chapters 9 7 and 18 in order press 9 7 10
89. tions 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 Audiot Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital DTS Out Off 96kHz PCM Out 96kHz gt 48kHz MPEG Out MPEG PCM ENDE On Lor EDA Move EEx Settings On Digital bitstream is output Off Digital bitstream is not output Factory setting Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtrack nvo 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 effect 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 Audio2 EET sem High Medium Low 1Off KD Dynamic playback at low volume EDA Move Kala 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 SONILLAS 03GdIA ANY O1GNV 9NLLSn
90. u can also use the number buttons to enter the code Code 0 2 a 1 lo o 1 E 4 Press ENTER to set the new language To exit the screen without making any changes press RETURN Setting Auto Language to control subtitle and audio language based 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 Language menu option Domestic films are shown with the original audio soundtrack and no subtitles This setting may not be effective with all DVD discs Make changes to the Auto Languagel setting in the Setup screen Language menu You cannot make this setting with a disc playing Language OSD Language English Audio Language English Subtitle Language Spanish BETIS Os Off Play dialog etc in original language Subtitle ON with foreign audio EDA Move 3T Exit Settings On Off Factory setting Note The Auto Language function operates only when this function is set to On and the language set for the Audio Language and Subtitle Language settings is the same 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 inform
91. unit incorporates the latest technological developments We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD player Thank you for your support 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 This player is not suitable for commercial use 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 Features of This Player Compatible 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 1layer 133 min single sided 2layer 242 min DVD 12 cm 1 layer 266 min VIDEO double sided 2 layer 484 min DYD DVD VIDEO 8 cm
92. wice causes the disc to return to E WS the beginning when PLAY gt is pressed again The display shows the disc type DVDs or Video CDs 3 ext Press PLAY Playback starts from the resume position Notes The actual restart position may be slightly before or after the resume position f 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 2 Press OPEN CLOSE 4 on the front panel The disc tray comes out 3 Remove the disc 4 Press o STANDBY ON on the front panel The disc tray goes back in u3Av1d GAG YNOA ONISN GALYWLS 5NILL3S aH Adjusting Audio 7 Press 6 STANDBY ON on the front and Video sito 2 Press SETUP m S etti n g S The Setup screen appears Example Audiot Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital DTS Out Off 96kHz PCM Out 96kHz 48kHz Using the Setup Screen Menus MPEG Out MPEG PCM Setup audio Digital output format tone adjust The procedure on this page describes how to operate the B Move Ene 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 3 this manual The procedure on this page provides a basic
93. with certain DVD discs On these types of discs the Sg mark will appear on the screen when programming is attempted 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 i OPEN ast conomion CLOSE MEMURY MEMORY a Se MENU RUN AS ur RETURN Cursor KEN buttons eco m OO 1 E is z E s 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 Move dPlay GUN Exit 2 Use the number buttons to enter the numbers of the tracks in the order you want to program them in To program tracks 9 7 and 18 in order press 9 7 10 and 8 To edit the program refer to the procedures on the previous page 3 Press ENTER or PLAY Playback starts in the specified track order e To stop the program play press STOP m Notes To program a pause or to add or delete a number refer to the procedures for Programming DVDs on page 42 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
94. y 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 to select Off 4 Press ENTER The program is cleared from memory Continuing Playback from a Specified Location Last Memory pvowideo cD 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 a o 9559 isi a gt __ IISTEP SLOWII lt lt REV_FWD gt gt STOP m PLAY gt CLEAR Memorizing a Last Memory location to return to later 1 Press LAST MEMORY during play The LAST indicator lights on the player 2 Press to turn the power to standby or stop playback with STOP m Once memorized the memorized point will be recalled even if the power is turned 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 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
95. y 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 Wide screen format DVD The Pan amp Scan presentation crops both sides of the wide l S screen presentation to use the z full standard TV screen A Pan amp Scan setting 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 Appropriate for Program Content pvpjideo co 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 Video TV Screen 16 9 Wide TCR EMI Cinema Animation Standard Adjust picture quality EDA Move adsit Settings Cinema Provides a sharp cle
96. zed public performance broadcasting or copying is a violation of applicable laws NOILVINHOJNI TVNOILIGQV SNOILINN4S Q39NVAGV 49 En 50 En 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 return the disc table to its original position in the player Then press STANDBY ON and switch the power to standby Check that the OFF indication on the display goes off then disconnect the power cord Moving this unit with the disc loaded may result in damage to this unit Installation Select a stable place to the side of a TV set or stereo system to be connected to the unit When using the unit with a stereo system install the Speakers a little bit away from the TV 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 Do NOT place objects on top of the unit Avoid installing in a place that is Exposed to direct sunlight Exposed to humidity or where ventilation is poor Extremely hot or cold Exposed to vibration Exposed to dust Exposed to oily smoke steam or heat for example a kitchen

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