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1. wwwwww mwamemamawawa 2 Aud COo ect aauancaeea cine wueeeaumantonmnoutes 1 WIC OC Ol ya ANWANI AWA sateen eee NE MWA a MIMBA RA MAA AU 1 POW GP COMO IA UA aza 1 Operating Instructions ssssaaaananananananananananaa 1 Note The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice due to improvement NOLIWIARIOANI WNOLLKKIV 69 70 71 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level e Start your volume control at a low setting e Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level e
2. Program Memory Off Program Memory Off ayov MPa Exi UNO ula GON Exit 5 Press ENTER e Playback starts in the set order e Press PROGRAM to retum to the previous display The program will not begin until PLAY gt iS pressed To program a pause in a program Press PAUSE II instead of a number button H appears on the screen and the pause can be programmed A pause cannot be programmed as the first or last position in a program and two or more pauses cannot be programmed in succession To delete a number Move the cursor control joystick 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 Move the cursor control joystick to highlight the number to be placed after the new number and then press the number button s of the number to be inserted The new number is inserted before the previously selected number To stop program play Press STOP m Notes e When programming chapters chapters not programmed may appear on the screen This is not a malfunction e Programming may not be possible with certain DVD discs On these types of discs the By mark will appear on the screen when programming is attempted e Only chapters within the same title can be programmed during chapter programming SNOLDNNAH 51 52 Programming Video CDs CDs
3. TITLE VN VYN VYN 1 96 kHz indicator Indicates that the currently loaded disc contains an audio signal with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz 2 ANGLE indicator Indicates M ulti Angle playback is in progress page 48 3 TITLE indicator Indicates a title number is being displayed 4 REPEAT indicator Indicates that the Repeat function is on and that the current title chapter or track is being repeated 5 TRK and CHP indicator Indicates a chapter or track number is being displayed 6 GUI indicator Indicates an on screen menu operation is being performed pages 21 and 29 7 LAST MEMORY indicator Indicates the Last Memory location is registered in memory for the currently loaded DVD or Video CD page 56 COND MEMORY indicator Indicates that Condition Memory settings are memorized for the currently loaded DVD page 57 9 TOTAL indicator Indicates that the disc in the player is stopped and DISPLAY has been pressed page 60 REPEAT GUI COND MEMORY TRK CHP TOTAL M i a a a A he ho my N LY DOLBY ELA pica REM AIN LAST MEMORY IN N N JAN DTS indicator Indicates DTS audio playback 1 DOLBY DIGITAL indicator Indicates Dolby Digital audio playback 2 REMAIN indicator Indicates that the remaining playback time of a title or chapter track is being displayed 3 Counter display Displays the playback mode type of disc title and c
4. Make video connections from the one of the VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV or monitor using the video Cord included with the player Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT to the left position Make audio connections from one of 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 15 16 Home Theater Component Connections The connections on this page demonstrate the versatility of this player to conform to any number of home entertainment systems Please note that the illustration shown on this page is meant as an example Please refer to the manuals supplied with the components to which you are making connections to determine the best possible setup for your home system An explanation of each type of audio and video connection available can be found on pages 17 to 19 TV or monitor with S video inputs 2 Component video cord Not included AA Projection TV U S video cord Not included COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ajc siete EE EA UA Sele See Sele ete Lincluded and gt 2 single cords or another Coaxial cable Not included DIGITAL IN AV amplifier or receiver S video connection to a TV or monitor with S video inputs page 19 Component video connections to
5. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment CAUTION e Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure e The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard For Canadian model This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Pour le modele Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada For Canadian model CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT Features of This Player Compatible with DVD Video CD and CD formats DVDs Video CDs and CDs that display the logos shown below can be played back on PIONEER DVD players For more information on discs compati
6. A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized ENTER 1 Press PROGRAM The program screen appears When a Video CD or CD is loaded the cursor appears in the program window Program Track Current Track 1 10 Total Time Move GiGi Ply GO Exit 2 Use the number buttons to enter the numbers of the tracks in the order you want to program them in e To program tracks 9 7 and 18 in order press 9 7 10 and 8 e To edit the program refer to the procedures on the previous page 3 Press ENTER e Playback starts in the specified track order e To stop the program play press STOP m Note You cannot program when playing a Video CD using menu selections during PBC Additional programming options DVD Video CD CD After you have made a program it is then possible to confirm add or clear the contents of the program To confirm the contents of a program On a Video CD or CD track program press PROGRAM to confirm The program screen displays the current program On a DVD select the program type title or chapter by moving the cursor control joystick right or left 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 PROGRA
7. 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 41 describes how to use the features available on many DVDs Table of Contents Before USING sssccsssssssssssessssssseseesenesseees 8 Checking ACCESSONES wamwwwmwananaaaani 8 Preparing the Remote Control wwwwsse 8 Names and Functions 9 FIORE PANG asiiiviticicosis liga AWA AAA 9 Display WINdOW csceceeeeeeeeeseesseeeeeeeeeees 11 Real Pale IA Ia 12 Remote Control cccccccssssseeeeesssssseeeeseeseees 13 Making Connections 15 Connecting Your DVD Player s es 15 Audio Connections ccssseeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeesaeeees 17 Video CONNECTIONS cccsseeeeeeeeseeesseeeeeesaeeees 19 System Control CONNECTIONS wwse 20 Setting Up the Player sss000s 21 Using the Setup NavigatoT lt w sssmmwnwnwa 21 Getting Started Using Your DVD PLAY OR E E 25 Playing DVDs Video CDs and CDS 25 Chapter Track Skip Forward Skip Back 27 Forward and Reverse Scanning lt sv 27 Stopping Playback and Switching POW AE AAA AAA 28 Adjusting Audio and Video Settings 29 Using the Setup Screen Menus wswu 29 Changing to the Setup Screen Ex
8. MPEG gt PCM to convert the digital signal to the PCM signal the digital Signal output from a CD Audio Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital DTS Out Off 96kHz PCM Out 96kHz gt 48kHz MPEG I MPEG gt PCM Switch MPEG audio output mode Wa Move uu SONLLLES OS A GNV oN DNLLSN fav Settings MPEG MPEG gt PCM Factory Setting 31 32 Turning the Digital Output On and Off Een Depending on your preferences and the type of connections made you may opt not to have the digital audio signal output at all When this setting is set to Off there is no signal output from the digital audio output jacks Make changes to the Digital Out setting in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu in the Expert menu mode page 30 Audio Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital DTS Out Off 96kHz PCM Out 96kHz gt 48kHz MPEG Out MPEG gt PCM Digital Out I On l Off EDA Move Bamgexit Settings On Digital bitstream is output Off Digital bitstream is not output Factory Setting Setting Analog Audio Connections to an AV Amplifier or Receiver This player is capable of both 2 channel stereo and 5 1 multichannel surround sound audio output Use this setting to select which analog outputs are connected to an AV component Make adjustments in the Audio Out setting in the Setup screen Audio 2 menu Virtual Surround Off Audio DRC Off PCM g2 Channel Speaker S
9. Press and hold REV lt lt lt lt lt lt on the front panel during playback AV id GNC HNOA ONISN CALRMLS ONLLLAD Release REV lt lt when you reach the desired location Normal playback resumes e On DVDs when the flashing SCAN 2 on the screen changes to a flashing SCAN 3 fast reverse scanning will continue even if the button is released On Video CDs and CDs the scanning speeds are SCAN 1 and SCAN 2 When the desired location has been reached press PLAY gt Variable speed scanning is also possible using the 27 MULTI DIAL on the remote control page 46 28 Stopping Playback and Switching Power Off DVD Video CD CD 1 Press STOP m mi on the front panel Playback stops 2 Press OPEN CLOSE 4 4 on the front panel The disc tray comes out 3 Remove the disc 4 Press STANDBY ON on the front panel on the remote control U S and Canadian models Al Press 6 on the remote control Other models The disc tray goes back in 5 Press POWER on the front panel to tum the player s power off Other models Resuming playback from where you stopped DVD Video cD With this player it is possible to resume play of a DVD even when play has been stopped Press STOP m once to enable play to resume from a point shortly before the DVD was stopped when PLAY gt is pressed again To begin disc playback from the beginni
10. Random PIAY iapa 50 Playback in a Desired Order Programi ii 51 Setting the Parental Lock Level 54 Continuing Playback from a Specified Location Last Memory wwwwanansanwanuwwwwa 56 M emorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs Condition Memory ssssmmwuwuwa 57 M emorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings Function Memory wwwwwwnanuaa 58 Viewing DISC Information www wswamewawawa 59 Changing the Background Color UNE IN ses sncveeeectnaies erwtenenetincs 61 Turning the Screen Saver On and Off 61 Resetting the Player to System Settings 61 Additional Information s 62 DISC CONC ai 62 For Proper and Long Use of This Unit 63 Language Code LISt ccccccsssssssseeseseeeeeeeeens 64 Troubleshooting wwwwwusasaaaamiwiw ww aaaaanaa 65 Ui a a ai 67 SPECIFICAN i eiat 69 Before Using Checking Accessories Please confirm that the following were received with the player Audio cord Video cord ui Power cord lt U S and Canadian models gt Operating instructions this manual Remote control operation Preparing the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the remote control T Push down on the tab on the battery compartment cover and pull out in the direction indicated by the arrow Na WA 2 Insert batteries M ake sure to match the plus and minus polarity guides on the batterie
11. Setup screen Language menu Audio i 2 Video Language General OSD Language English BE ee English Subtitle Language French Auto Language I Spanish l Other Setup audio language DAF Move Em exit Settings English French U S and Canadian models only Spanish Other For details on how to select other languages see When Other is selected on the following page Factory setting 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 Language setting in the Setup screen Language menu OSD Language English Audio Language English Bereta English Auto Language French I Spanish Other Setup disc s subtitle language ED FMove Exit Settings English French U S and Canadian models only Spanish Other For details on how to select other languages see When Other is selected on the following page Factory setting When Other is selected When you wantto 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 64 Language OSD Language English Audi
12. The Setup screen closes How to interpret the setting indicator colors in the Setup screen menus When setting up the system or when making adjustments it is convenient to know what settings are applicable to the different disc formats When the settings appear for each menu option the currently selected setting appears with the setting indicator highlighted in one of three colors blue green or yellow These colors correspond to what formats the menu option effects as shown in the table below P Green All compatibe format 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 comer of the screen to indicate that the setting is not applicable to the currently loaded disc The setting will be effective the next time a DVD is loaded IMPORTANT Changing to the Setup Screen Expert Menu Mode The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels Basic and Expert to make this unit more convenient to operate for different levels of users The Basic menu mode contains functions that may be considered necessary for the basic operations of this player and helpful on screen information identified by the mark The Expert menu mode adds to the Basic menu mode additional functions of the player that can be adjusted to further personalize performance of the player In this manual functions that are contained in the
13. Use to output the digital audio signal recorded on discs You can output the digital signal via either coaxial or optical output jack to an AV amplifier or receiver page 17 3 TV SYSTEM switch Use to change the TV signal mode to either PAL or NTSC according to the type of TV and disc to be used When the switch is in the AUTO position the player outputs the format on the disc as is page 20 The TV SYSTEM switch is not present on U S and Canadian models 4 VIDEO OUT jacks Connect to the video input on a TV or monitor or AV amplifier or receiver with video input capability When using this output be sure to set VIDEO OUT SELECT to the left position pages 15 and 19 5 S VIDEO OUT jacks 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 left position pages 16 and 19 6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks If your projection monitor projector or similar component has component video inputs you can produce a higher quality picture on your projection monitor or projector by connecting to the component video outputs on this unit When using these jacks be sure to set VIDEO OUT SELECT to the right position page 19 7 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 d
14. from the 5 1 channel discrete audio outputs page 33 4 SUB WOOFER button Press to tum the SUB WOOFER LFE channel on and off when listening to sources being output from the 5 1 channel discrete audio outputs page 33 5 5 1 CH MODE button Press to switch the audio output between 5 1 channel audio and 2 channel audio It is also possible to set the default audio output in the Setup screen Audio 2 menu page 32 6 DNR indicator Indicates that the digital noise reduction function is on page 43 D VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL indicator Indicates that the Virtual Dolby Digital function is on page 41 FL OFF indicator Indicates that the player s display window has been tumed off using FL DIMMER page 10 9 Display window Displays system information page 11 Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the player page 8 a 4 open close button Press to open and close the disc tray pages 25 and 28 SNOLDNM ANV SSIAIWN DNISN 30 58 10 m 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 28 3 n pause button Press during playback to pause Press again to resume playback page 45 gt play button Press to start or resume playback pages 25 and 28 15 gt gt gt
15. EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE IMPORTANT NOTICE For U S and Canadian models The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area This is for your security CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when Shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
16. Expert menu mode are identified by the icon Make changes to the Setup M enu Mode setting in the Setup screen General menu Setup Menu Mode Expert Setup Navigator Basic Parental Lock Level 8 Change menu mode CD UMove Settings Expert Basic Factory setting Note On screen information only appears in the Basic menu mode Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible with Your AV Component pvp 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 If you have already completed the Setup Navigator screen operations the settings on this page have already been set by the player e If you have made only stereo line connections analog using the supplied audio cord it is not necessary to make any changes in this menu Dolby Digital Out This player is capable of outputting the Dolby Digital Surround sound audio signal When the player is connected to an AV component that has a built in Dolby Digital decoder select Dolby Digital This player can also convert the Dolby Digital signal to a digital Linear PCM signal the same digital signal output from a CD Select Dolby Digital gt PCM when you have made connections to an amplifier or receiver with a Dolby Pro Logic de
17. Off Angle Indicator On D A FMove Settings On Off Factory Setting Setting the position of the on screen display When watching conventional software on a wide screen TV the operation display is at the very top of the screen and may be difficult to see Changing the position of the display lets you see operation indicators clearly even on a wide screen TV Make changes in the OSD Position in the Setup screen Video menu in the Expert menu mode page 30 Video TV Screen 16 9 Wide Still Picture Auto On Screen Display On ORDE LAO Wide Angle Indicator I Normal Bama Exit EDAP Move Settings Wide Normal Factory Setting Note This setting is only effective with DVDs that contain a 4 3 aspect ratio video presentation SONLLLES OS A GNV oN DNLLSN fav 35 36 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 In this section you ll be able
18. SNOLDNNH 49 Random Play pvo video coco Play titles chapters or tracks on a disc in random order Random playback of chapters within one title pvp Press RANDOM once then press ENTER Random Chapter appears on the screen and chapters within the title will be played back in random order Random playback of titles Press RANDOM twice then press ENTER Random Title appears on the screen and titles will be played back in random order Random playback of tracks Video CD CD Press RANDOM Random appears on the screen and random playback begins To change titles chapters or tracks during random play e Press NEXT gt and the next randomly selected track Starts playing e Press PREVIOUS lt lt 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 e With Video CDs random play is not possible during playback when the menu is displayed PBC playback To perform random play start playback without displaying a menu by pressing a track number button while in the stop mode and then press RANDOM e Random play of programmed chapters tracks is not possible e In the case of DVDs random playback may not be possible with some discs e Repeat playback of random playback is not possible In these cases the Q
19. Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime PIONEER CORPORATION We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is included for your protection Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library soft whispers 40 Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation Published by Pioneer Corporation Copyright 1999 Pioneer Corporation All rights reserved 4 1 Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 J apan PIONEER ELECTRONICS U
20. TV Screen setting is set to Wide the picture may appear Squeezed on the screen To remedy this condition select either Letter Box or Pan amp Scan Wide setting Adjusting the OSD On Screen Display If you have already completed the Setup Navigator screen operations the settings on this page have already been set by the player Setting the on screen display OSD language This setting is used to establish the language that operation indicators and on screen messages and operations display Change this setting in the Setup screen Language menu OSD Language setting 2 Video Language General ols PRR AE English Audio Language francais Subtitle Language Espanol Auto Language On Setup player s OSD language D FMove Baw Exit Settings English francais U S and Canadian models only 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 Tuming the on screen display on or off If you would rather not have the operation indicators Play Stop Resume etc and other messages displayed on the screen it is possible to tum them off in the On Screen Display setting in the Setup screen Video menu in the Expert menu mode page 30 Video TV Screen 16 9 Wide Still Picture Field On Screen Display On OSD Position l
21. To cancel the angle mark set Angle Indicator to Off in the Setup screen Video menu described in the section below Tuming the angle indicator on and off When a picture recorded in different angles is played back 23 is displayed on the screen This setting lets you see clearly whether the playback picture is 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 30 Video TV Screen 16 9 Wide Still Picture Field On Screen Display On OSD Position Normal Angle Indicator am On Off EDA Move EM Exit Settings On 3 is displayed Off Not displayed Factory setting Note Even when the Angle Indicator setting is set to Off the ANGLE 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 Repeat Play pvovideo coco You can repeat an entire title chapter or track or just a part ooo B O ai PLAY gt REPEAT 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 t
22. UPRIGHT After playing a disc always remove it from the player and retum it to its jacket Then store it standing upright away from heat and humidity e Store discs carefully If you store discs at an angle or stacked on top of each other discs may become warped even when in their jackets e Do not leave discs in locations such as the seat of a car which may become excessively hot CAUTION WHEN USING THE DISC All rights reserved Unauthorized public performance broadcasting or copying is a violation of applicable laws Notes on using optical cables e Do not route cords around sharp angles When storing wind the cords so that they have a diameter of at least 15 cm 6 in e When connecting push all the way into the terminal e Do not use cords with a length of over 3 m 11 ft e If moisture or dust has collected on the plug wipe it with a soft cloth before connecting 15 cm 6in dia or more For Proper and Long Use of This Unit DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK During playback the disc rotates at high speed Do NOT lift or move the unit during playback Doing so may damage the disc WHEN MOVING THE UNIT When changing places of installation or packing the unit for moving be sure to remove the disc and retum the disc table to its original position in the player Turn off the player and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet in a manner appropriate for your player model as follows U S a
23. 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 67 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 15 shows how video and audio connections may be made to suit your home entertainment system Set up the player 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 21 explains how to use the Setup Navigator a function that automatically sets up the player corresponding to the answers given in a multiple choice on screen procedure The Setup screen menus described in the section starting on page 29 are also used in anumber 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 25 outlines the basic player operations
24. available on the DVD Notes e The subtitle language cannot be switched if the subtitle language is not recorded or if only one language is recorded e Switching the subtitle language may not be possible with some discs In this case the D mark will be displayed e To clear subtitles during playback press SUBTITLE and then press CLEAR or press SUBTITLE until Off appears e For some discs subtitle language selection can be made using the menu on the DVD In this case press MENU to display the DVD menu screen and then make your selection Changing the Audio Language M ulti Language Function ovo Dolby Digital PCM and other audio data can be recorded on DVDs in a number of languages or audio tracks letting you choose the desired language or audio Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Cc Cc 1 English 5 1CH Audio 2 Spanish 5 1CH 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 Notes e You cannot switch languages if there is only one language recorded on the disc e Switching the audio language may not be possible with some titles In this case the Q mark is displayed e For some titles selection can be made using the DVD menu In these cases press MENU to display the DVD menu screen and then make your selection e Depending on the disc when the audio track is cha
25. e When Standard 4 3 is selected in the Setup Navigator Linear PCM digital audio playback is output is automatically downsampled to 48 kHz when the original signal is 96 kHz In order to hear audio at the sampling rate of 96 kHz set the Setup screen Video menu TV Screen setting to either Wide or 4 3 Pan amp Scan page 34 Additionally make sure that your system is set up to output the 96 kHz bitstream using either the Setup Navigator or the Setup screen Audio 1 menu 96kKHz PCM Out setting pages 24 and 31 respectively Setting analog audio connections to an AV amplifier or receiver The Analog J acks screen establishes whether analog connections have been made to an AV amplifier or receiver and if connections are made whether the connections made are for 2 channel stereo or for 5 1 channel surround sound General Setup Navigator Amp Connection Pernt Analog Jacks 5 1 Channel Not Connected 2 Channel jacks for L R 4 WMove Sue Si Settings 2 Channel Select if you have made 2 channel connections to an amplifier or receiver 5 1 Channel Select if you have made 5 1 channel connections to an AV amplifier or receiver with the appropriate inputs When this setting is selected several screens will follow to determine the configuration of your speaker system These screens are described in the section To coordinate your speaker system for 5 1 channel output on this page
26. gt forward button Press to advance to chapters tracks Press and hold to perform fast forward scanning page 27 lt lt lt lt reverse button Press to go back to previous chapters tracks Press and hold to perform reverse playback scanning page 27 7 Disc illumination Lights when a DVD is loaded and when no disc is loaded Turns off when a disc format other than DVD is loaded in the player Disc tray When loading a disc place in the disc tray with the label side facing up pages 25 and 28 FL DIMMER button Press to change the brightness of the FL display and disc illumination in four steps maximum brightness medium brightness minimum brightness and off When the FL display is turned off the FL OFF indicator lights 20 PICTURE CONTROL button Press repeatedly to select one of the programmed picture quality settings The setting changes each time the button is pressed page 43 21 VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL button Press to tum the Virtual Surround function on and off page 41 22 AUDIO button Press repeatedly to select one of the audio soundtracks available on a DVD page 37 23 POWER switch except for U S and Canadian models Press to switch the player on or off pages 25 and 28 24 STANDBY indicator except for U S and Canadian models Indicates that the player is in standby using a minimum amount of power to maintain system settings page 28 Display Window 6 DO 10
27. is not output or is distorted The Setup screen Audio 1 menu 96 kHz PCM Out setting is set to 96 kHz On DVDs that contain copy protection it may not be possible to play back the audio at 96 kHz When this type of disc is encountered even if 96 kHz is selected the player automatically outputs the digital audio output at a compressed rate of 48 kHz This is not a malfunction The 4 3 Letter Box screen setting is selected Even if 96 kHz is selected the player automatically downsamples the audio to a compressed rate of 48 KHz This is not a malfunction Be sure to make analog audio connections as well as digital connections pages 17 and 18 The disc is dirty Refer to Disc Care page 62 The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the terminals or are not connected Check that all connection plugs are firmly inserted The connection plug or terminal is dirty Check that the plugs and terminals are wiped clean of dirt etc Audio cable connection is wrong Check to make sure that the audio cables are connected correctly pages 17 and 18 Connection is made to the stereo amplifiers PHONO input terminal Change connection to any input terminal except PHONO The pause mode is engaged Press PLAY gt or PAUSE to exit the pause mode Stereo amplifier operation is incorrect Check input CD AUX etc selector to determine if it is selected for DVD pl
28. lt lt to go back to a previous chapter track and NEXT gt to advance to the next chapter track page 27 SNOLDNNAN ANV SSIANIVN 3 RETURN A button Use to go one menu back current settings are maintained Use RETURN gt when you do not want to change the option setting in a menu pages 26 30 and 55 STEP SLOW lt i1 11 gt buttons Press STEP SLOW gt during playback to view slow playback In pause mode press STEP SLOW 11 gt to advance DVDs and Video CDs frame by frame and STEP SLOW 11 to back up a DVD a few frames at a time page 45 5 Number buttons 1 9 0 10 Use to perform direct title and chapter track searches and to input numerical values pages 26 47 51 and 52 RANDOM button Press to play chapters tracks in random order page 50 7 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 or 4 DVDs and 1 Video CD page 56 OPEN CLOSE 4 button Press to open or close the disc tray pages 25 and 28 SUBTITLE button Press repeatedly to select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD or to tum the Subtitles off page 36 20 ANGLE button Some D
29. played back in the letter box format Linear PCM digital audio playback is output is automatically downsampled to 48 kHz when the original signal is 96 KHz In order to hear audio at the sampling rate of 96 kHz set the Setup screen Video menu TV Screen setting to either Wide or 4 3 Pan amp Scan page 34 Confirming the settings The Exit Setup Navigator is the final screen in the Setup Navigator General Setup Navigator Exit Setup Navigator Invalid Redo Confirm setup adjustments WMove Sua A Exit Settings Valid Select to have the player make all of the necessary audio video and language settings automatically Invalid Select to exit the Setup Navigator without changing any of the system settings Redo Select to return to the OSD Language screen of the Setup Navigator and do the settings again Factory setting To exit the Setup screen When you have completed setting up the player using the Setup Navigator or if you exit the Setup Navigator the Setup screen General menu appears Press Setup to close the Setup screen To change other player settings in the Setup screen menus The procedure for changing the settings in the Setup screen menus is described on page 29 Getting Started Using Your DVD Player Playing DVDs Video CDs and CDS pvp video CD Cd Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and video on DVDs be sure that you have either perform
30. product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged fromthe outlet when left unused for a long period of time GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION e If this product is equipped with a polarized altemating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fit into the outlet only one way This is a Safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should Still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug e If this product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of
31. pulses through a fiber optic cable e Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with built in Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG decoder e Use a fiber optic cable not supplied to connect the digital optical output on the player to the digital optical input on an AV amplifier or receiver DIGITAL OUT OPT DIGITAL IN AV amplifier or receiver with built in Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG decoder DIGITAL OUT Coaxial The digital signal is transmitted electronically through a coaxial cable e Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with built in Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG decoder e Use a coaxial cable not supplied to connect the coaxial digital output on the player to the coaxial digital input on an AV amplifier or receiver AV amplifier or receiver with built in Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG decoder SNOLLDANNOD ONDIVINI 17 Analog Audio Connection After making physical connections to either the AUDIO OUT 2 Ch or AUDIO OUT 5 1 Ch analog jacks be sure to identify which output you are going to be using in the Analog J acks screen of the Setup Navigator page 23 You can also manually set the output in the Audio Out setting of the Setup screen Audio 2 menu page 33 Notes e When 5 1 Channel is selected the front right R and left L audio channels are output from the 2 channel jacks e The Audio Out setting creates an audio output default for the player If c
32. that appears on the screen can be found on the following pages Procedures in this section use the DV 626D U S and Canadian models Differences in procedures of other models are clearly marked by white numbered steps 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 m before proceeding 21 1 Press STANDBY ON 0 on the front panel on the remote control U S and Canadian models ill Press POWER on the front panel Other models 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 Setup Navigator Not Used Setting up using the Setup Navigator WMove Sua Sai 3 Move the cursor control joystick up or down to make a selection e If you are going to use the Setup Navigator it is not necessary to change the setting on the first screen Please proceed to the next step If you do not want to set up the player using the Setup Navigator move the cursor control joystick to select Not Used at this time The Setup Naviga
33. the TV SYSTEM switch is not effective if a disc is playing Stop playback before performing this operation 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 When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV selector there is disturbance in the playback picture This is not a malfunction Due to the player s copy protection circuits connection of this device through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording or cause picture problems NOLIWIARIOANI TWINOLLKKIV 65 Remote control operation is not possible Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume The rear panel control input jack on the player is being DVDs and CDs use different recording methods used This is not a malfunction Point the remote control at the component that the player is connected to page 20 Audio mix does not sound nght or sounds incomplete for example the dialog of the actors The remote control is too far from the player or the cannot be heard angle with the remote sensor is too wide Be sure to operate the remote from a location within its operating range page 8 The batteries are exhausted Replace the exhausted batteries with all new batteries page 8 Audio
34. the grounding type plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located inthe vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antennasystem extreme care sh
35. the top menu on the DVD In this case press TOP MENU to display the menu screen and then make your selection e With some DVDs the search operation may not be possible and may stop shortly after being performed In this case the Sa Mark is displayed e Time search is not possible with CDs e When performing DVD time search playback may start from a Slightly different time than that specified e Time search is not possible during when the disc is stopped e Search using SEARCH MODE is not possible during PBC playback of Video CDs SNOLDNNAN CEDNWCIV 47 Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle Multi Angle DVD You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi angle option HA ANGLE 4 4 3 4 A Te sneer Pioneer IN AAI Press ANGLE during playback The camera angle changes each time you press the button Notes e You can use the Multi Angle function only with discs featuring recordings of images shot from different camera angles e During Multi Angle playback the ANGLE indicator in the display lights e For some discs selection can be made using the DVD menu In this case press MENU to display the DVD menu screen and then make your selection To check whether or not a disc is recorded with angles The jacket of discs that are recorded with angles will be marked with When locations on discs that are recorded with angles are played back the 15 indicator can be displayed
36. title Bottom Row time in current chapter total time of chapter CHAPTER information 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 information Top Row title and chapter number total elapsed time of DVD Bottom Row bitstream transmission rate level SNOLDONN CEDONWIV7 59 CD Press DISPLAY while a disc is stopped to display DVD title and chapter information or Video CD and Track information CD track information Press DISPLAY again to tum Pla 1 0 03 p Track 3 29 3 32 Top Row current track the display off number track time Information about the titles and chapters or tracks ona E disc is displayed When the information exceeds the Bottom Row remaining space on the screen move the cursor control joystick time of current track and total time of track right or left as indicated to move to other screens DVD DVD information Information DVD Disc information When a DVD is loaded Title ter Title Chapter each title and the number of chapters within each title is displayed 1 2 0 03 6 29 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 J CD Video CD ji CD and Video CD Display off Information Compact Disc information Total Time When a CD or Video CD is a ee loaded the t
37. 3 Greenlandic kl 1112 Serbian sr 1918 Arabic ar 0118 Cambodian km 1113 1919 0119 Kannada kn 1114 Sesotho st 1920 Aymara ay 0125 Kashmiri ks 1119 Sundanese su 1921 y y Azerbaijani az 0126 Kurdish ku 1121 Swedish sv 1922 J Bashkir ba 0201 Kirghiz ky 1125 Swahili sw 1923 Byelorussian be 0205 Latin la 1201 Tamil ta 2001 y Bulgarian bg 0207 Lingala In 1214 Telugu te 2005 g g Bihari bh 0208 Laothian lo 1215 Tajik tg 2007 Bislama bi 0209 Lithuanian lt 1220 Thai th 2008 Bengali bn 0214 Latvian lv 1222 Tigrinya ti 2009 g Tibetan bo 0215 Malagasy mg 1307 Turkmen tk 2011 Breton br 0218 1309 Tagalog tl 2012 Catalan ca 0301 Macedonian mk 1311 2014 0315 Malayalam ml 1312 Tonga to 2015 Czech cs 0319 Mongolian mn 1314 Turkish tr 2018 Welsh cy 0325 Moldavian mo 1315 Tsonga ts 2019 y Danish da 0401 Marathi mr 1318 2020 Bhutani dz 0426 Malay ms 1319 2023 Esperanto eo 0515 Maltese mt 1320 Ukrainian uk 2111 p 0520 Burmese my 1325 Urdu ur 2118 Basque eu 0521 1401 Uzbek uz 2126 Persian fa 0601 Nepali ne 1405 2209 Finnish fi 0609 Norwegian no 1415 Volapuk vo 2215 Fiji fj 0610 1503 Wolof wo 2315 Faroese fo 0615 1513 Xhosa xh 2408 Frisian fy 0625 Oriya or 1518 Yoruba yo 2515 Irish ga 0701 Panjabi pa 1601 Zulu zu 2621 Scots Gaelic gd 0704 Polish pl 1612 Galician gl 0712 Pashto Pushto ps 1619 Guarani gn 0714 Portugue
38. A Move Bama 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 subtitles assist subtitles or no subtitles Use this function to turn the subtitles on or off Also some DVDs provide assist subtitles that give additional explanations of scenes in addition to the standard Subtitles for viewers who are hard of hearing Select Assist Subtitle to display these subtitles on DVDs where this function is offered Make changes to the Subtitle Display setting in the Setup screen Language menu in the Expert menu mode page 30 OSD Language English Audio Language English Subtitle Language Spanish Auto Language On DVD Language On ete LEN AM Off Subtitle Off Assist Subtitle _ D 9 Move Rata exit Settings On Off Assist Subtitle Factory setting Notes e If there is no subtitle information recorded on the DVD no subtitles are displayed even if this function is set to On e This setting serves as a default as whether or not to display subtitles Even if this option is set to Off subtitles can be displayed by pressing SUBTITLE Similarly if this option is set to On the subtitles can be turned off by pressing SUBTITLE and then CLEAR Selecting the language of forced subtitles Even
39. ANING Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning The product should be cleaned only witha polishing cloth orasoft dry cloth Neverclean with furniture wax benzine insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn LA a VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protectitfrom overheating andthese openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should neverbe blocked by placing the
40. Dolby Digital and DTS DVDs can be output from the 5 1 channel discrete outputs to an AV amplifier or receiver with 5 1 channel input capability e Use audio cables to make connections from the player s AUDIO OUT 5 1 ch jacks to the equivalent input jacks on the AV amplifier or receiver This type of amplifier or receiver may be referred to as multichannel ready or Dolby Digital ready e When making 5 1 channel analog audio connections be sure to match the left and right channels on both components and also make sure that the jacks of all the channels are connected correctly on both components Either 2 single audio cords or a stereo cord may be used to connect the CENTER and SUB WOOFER channels to the AV amplifier or receiver e When making this kind of connection be sure to select 5 1 Channel in the Setup Navigator Analog J acks screen page 23 AV amplifier or receiver Video Connections This player features S video composite and component video output possibilities Check the manual supplied with your TV or monitor to determine the best possible connection for your system In addition to making physical connections to your TV or monitor it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size You can use the Setup Navigator in the Setup screen General to set whether you are using a wide screen or standard size TV or monitor page 22 Additionally you can us
41. H 5 1CH 1 English Audio 2 Spanish Multi Angle page 48 You can view scenes from different camera angles when watching movies or other media with multiple angle playback available ANGLE 73 PL eroncer y gt gt g e IS xThis mark indicates this may not be possible with certain discs Energy saving design This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when this player is in standby mode Regarding the amount of power consumed in standby mode refer to Specifications on page 69 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 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 assigning a title to each song on the DVD Menu screens do not belong to any title DVD player functions generally apply to titles on a DVD or chapters within a selected title The player functions availab
42. Last M emory point memorized Some DVDs will start playback automatically when loaded In this case press STOP m to stop playback 2 Press LAST MEMORY while the disc is stopped The disc begins playback at the memorized point e Last Memory mode may not function for some DVDs If you register more than five DVDs details of the latest disc are memorized while details of the least recent disc the disc you registered first is erased Even with a disc you have memorized with Last Memory playback begins at the start of the disc if you press PLAY gt This function is for playback of DVDs only You cannot use it with Video CDs or CDs To clear the Last Memory location Call up the Last Memory location by pressing LAST MEMORY Then press CLEAR while Last Memory is still being displayed on the screen The LAST MEMORY indicator disappears from the display 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 the player to Standby If you load a disc that has its settings memorized COND_MEMO appears in the display When you start playing the disc the memorized settings are automatically recalled CONDITION MEMORY Press CONDITION MEMORY during playback Settings are memorized for the disc currently playing The following 6 settings are me
43. M 2 Select the program by moving the cursor control joystick right or left then press CLEAR 3 Press PROGRAM to exit the program screen Notes e The complete program will be deleted even if the disc tray is open e Pressing CLEAR when the disc is stopped will clear all programs To make a program of your favorite 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 program Press PROGRAM Notes e When using this function to program DVDs the program being created corresponds to the Program screen chapter or title that appears when PROGRAM is pressed Be sure to check that the appropriate program type is selected e You cannot make a program containing chapters in different titles To save a program in memory DVD This player can memorize the programs on up to 24 DVDs By tuming the Program Memory to On the player will save your program and recall it the next time you use the same DVD When the progr
44. MODE FrontLch Rch FrontLch Rch Surround Lch Rch 2 DTS CD DIGITAL OUTPUT S PDIF Dolby Digital Dolby Digital LFE MUTE MUTE MUTE I Lch R ch Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Lch R ch MUTE MUTE Lch R ch SONLLLES CAN ANV ONY ONLLSN fav MUTE MUTE MUTE 2 DTS 2 DTS MUTE Lch Rch Lch Rch 1 When the VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL indicator is lit during playback PCM output is muted 2 When the Setup screen Audio 1 menu DTS Out setting is set to Off DTS digital output is muted 33 Setting the TV Screen Size The width to height ratio of conventional TVs is 4 3 while the width to height ratio of wide screen and high definition TVs is 16 9 This width to height ratio is called the aspect ratio When viewing software recorded in different aspect ratios the image s height to width ratio can be switched to match the TV or monitor being used Make changes to the TV screen size in the TV Screen setting in the Setup screen Video menu Please note that changes to the TV Screen setting cannot be made when a disc is playing Stop playback of the disc before attempting to make any changes 14 3 Letter Box 14 3 Pan amp Scan 116 9 Wide Setup picture according to TV EDA Move Bama exit Settings 4 3 Letter Box 4 3 Pan amp Scan 16 9 Wide Factory Setting Notes e If Standard 4 3 is selected in the Setup Navigator screen 4 3 Letter Box is selected o
45. Not Connected Select if you have not made analog audio connections Factory setting To coordinate your speaker system for 5 1 channel output When 5 1 Channel is selected in the Analog J acks screen the following screens appear to determine the configuration of your speaker system In all of the following screens select Present if the speaker in question is present in your system and Not Present if it is not Center Speaker General Setup Navigator Amp Connection Center Speaker Not Present Center speaker is connected to an amplifier 4 WMove Sua Si Surround Speaker General Setup Navigator Amp Connection Surround Speaker Not Present Surround speakers are connected to an amplifier 4 WMove Sue Si Sub woofer General Setup Navigator Amp Connection Sub woofer Not Present Sub woofer is connected to an amplifier 4 WMove Sue Si WAV id HL dN ONLLLS Settings Present Not Present Factory setting Note If Not Present is selected for both Center Speaker and Surround Speaker Sub woofer is automatically set to Not Present and the Sub woofer screen is not displayed 23 Setting digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or decoder The Digital J acks screen establishes whether digital connections have been made to an AV amplifier receiver or extemal decoder As there are numerous options availa
46. OO OOOO L ojo eee Advancing to the next chapter track Press NEXT gt gt gt gt gt gt on the front panel e Press to skip forward to the next chapter track e When a CD is loaded you can advance more than one track forward by pressing and holding NEXT gt and releasing when the desired track number appears in the display Skipping back to the previous chapter track Press PREVIOUS lt lt lt lt q On the front panel e Press once to skip back to the start of the chapter track currently playing e Press twice to skip back to the start of the previous chapter track e When a CD is loaded you can skip back to the track you want to hear by pressing and holding PREVIOUS lt lt and releasing when the desired track number appears in the display Fast forward scanning Press and hold FWD gt gt gt gt gt ei on the front panel during playback e Release FWD gt gt when you reach the desired location Normal playback resumes e On DVDs when the flashing SCAN 2 on the screen changes to a flashing SCAN 3 fast forward scanning will continue even if the button is released On Video CDs and CDs the scanning speeds are SCAN 1 and SCAN 2 When the desired location has been reached press PLAY gt Variable speed scanning is also possible using the MULTI DIAL on the remote control page 46 Fast reverse scanning
47. Pioneer DVD PLAYER DV 626D Operating Instructions Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly After you have finished reading the instructions put them away in a safe place for future reference e This player is not suitable for commercial use IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute arisk of electric shock to persons CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance Servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All wamings onthe product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLE
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49. U 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 control joystick and ENTER on the remote control The cursor control joystick is used to move around the options on the screen and ENTER is used for selection Occasionally the number buttons may also be used to make selections If this is possible using number buttons serves to directly select an option on a menu screen Only number buttons are used to make selections on Video CD menu screens When the Video CD has more than one menu pages can be advanced to or returned to with PREVIOUS lt lt or NEXT gt To play Video CDs without displaying menu screens Video CDs with Playback Control PBC display a menu screen when play is started It is possible however to play back Video CDs without displaying menu screens When a Video CD with PBC is loaded press STOP g and then the number button of the track you want to play Chapter Track Skip Forward Skip Back dvdwideo coco PREVIOUS lt lt _ NEXT pep O ot O OOO ODG OO OO OOOO Ojo a Forward and Reverse Scanning DVD Video CD CD REV lt lt Gi FWD pe O eee O OOGO DOO O
50. V lt lt to perform fast reverse scanning of DVD and Video CD When a CD is loaded audio scanning is performed page 27 SEARCH MODE button Press to perform a title chapter track or elapsed time search page 47 29 CLEAR button Works in conjunction with a number of player functions Use to cancel repeat and random playback and to edit programs pages 49 50 and 51 PROGRAM button You can program titles chapters or tracks to play back in a desired order Programs can be a maximum of 24 steps Additionally DVD programs for up to 24 discs can be stored in the player s memory for future use page 51 61 REPEAT button Press once to repeat playback of current chapter track Press twice to repeat playback of current title page 49 A B button Press at the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat or to mark a location you want to retum to page 49 82 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 57 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 projection monitor and full surround sound capabilities DIGITAL OUT OPT Incl
51. VDs are recorded with various camera angle playback options Press ANGLE repeatedly to display different camera angles page 48 21 TOP MENU button Press to call up the top menu programmed on the DVD Depending on the DVD the top menu may be identical to the DVD menu page 26 22 Cursor control joystick Use to move the cursor through the options on menu screens and to change settings pages 21 26 29 and 54 ENTER button Press to implement settings selected with the cursor control joystick or to set items highlighted in a menu pages 21 26 30 and 54 23 DIMMER FL button Press to change the brightness of the FL display and disc illumination in four steps maximum brightness medium brightness minimum brightness and off When the FL display is turned off the FL OFF indicator on the front panel lights 24 J OG MODE indicator Lights red when the player is in the J og Mode page 46 25 JOG MODE J OG button Press to put the player in the J og Mode When this mode is on the speed of playback of DVDs and Video CDs in both forward and reverse directions can be manually controlled by tuming the MULTI DIAL in the respective direction page 46 26 PAUSE button Press to pause playback of a disc Press again to resume playback page 45 27 REV lt lt FWD gt gt fast reverse fast forward buttons During playback of DVD and Video CD press FWD gt gt to perform fast forward scanning Press RE
52. a projection TV or projector page 19 Digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or receiver with a built in decoder page 17 5 1 channel discrete connection to a multichannel ready AV amplifier or receiver page 18 When making this kind of connection be sure to select 5 1 Channel in the Setup Navigator Analog J acks screen page 23 After all connections have been made connect to a power outlet Se B 5 1 Channel Surround Speaker System Audio Connections This player features two digital optical and coaxial and also analog 2 channel and 5 1 channel audio output connection possibilities 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 24 Additionally the digital audio settings can be adjusted manually in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu page 31 DIGITAL OUT Optical The digital signal is transmitted as light
53. ally assigns the language selected in the Subtitle Language setting Make changes to the DVD Language setting in the Setup screen Language menu in the Expert menu mode page 30 OSD Language English Audio Language English Subtitle Language w Subtitle Language Auto Language English SITE French Subtitle Display Spanish Subtitle Off Other ED AF Move EG Exi Setting w Subtitle Language English French U S and Canadian models only Spanish Other Factory setting Notes e The menu settings may look different from the one shown above e If this function is not effective the languages that can be selected may also be selected in the DVD menu Press MENU to open the DVD menu and make your selection accordingly SNOLLADD ZVNONV 1 SHIL ONLLLAS 39 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 Make changes to the Auto Language setting in the Setup screen Language menu 2 Video Language General OSD Language English Audio Language English Subtitle Language Spanish Auto Language ifeyy Off Play dialog etc in original language Display subtitles when needed ED
54. am memory exceeds 24 programs will be erased in chronological order from the oldest program in memory 1 Move the cursor contro joystick down to highlight Program Memory and then right to select On Program Chapter Program Title Current Title 7 Chapter 1 Title 1 Chapter 1 49 Program Memory lo Off Given 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 automatically To erase a program saved in memory DVD The player erases programs in chronological order when the maximum number of programs that can be held in memory is exceeded To prevent the player from erasing older programs that you may still use regularly or when you don t want to use a program anymore it is possible to manually erase programs stored in memory 1 Load a DVD that has a program stored in memory 2 Press PROGRAM The program screen appears 3 Move the cursor control joystick down to highlight Program Memory and then right and down to select Off 4 Press ENTER The program is cleared from memory SNOLDNNAJ CEONWCIV 53 Setting the Parental Lock Level This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has a parental lock level recorded on it With Parental Lock capable discs you can block access to material you feel IS inappropriate for your children Refer to the DVD disc jacket and the accompanying documenta
55. ayback Audio output selection is incorrect When 5 1 channel audio output is selected the front right R and left L audio channels are output from the 2 channel jacks Similarly when 2 channel audio output is selected the stereo channels are output from the front right R and left L audio channels of the 5 1 channel jacks Check that the correct output is selected page 32 Caution Static electricity or other extemal 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 Terms Aspect ratio Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens The ratio of a standard TV is 4 3 while the ratio of a high definition or wide TV is 16 9 The latter allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective Chapter number Chapter numbers are the numbers assigned to sections of atitle on the disc Similar to chapters in a book If the disc includes chapter numbers you can locate the section you want very guickly 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 Pg and Pr signals and then output In this way mutual interference of each signal is avoided On a TV with component input jacks thes
56. ble please refer to the instructions Supplied with the component the player is connected to 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 Amp Connection Dolby Digital MPEG Digital Jacks Dolby D DTS MPEG PCM Not Connected Compatible with Dolby Digital q WMove Sue A Exit Settings Dolby Digital Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Digital MPEG Dolby D DTS MPEG PCM Not Connected Factory setting Setting compatibility with 96 kHz output The 96 kHz PCM Audio screen establishes whether or not the AV component the player is connected to is capable of processing an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz This screen only appears if connections have been made to an external AV component as determined in previous screens General Setup Navigator Amp Connection 96 kHz PCM Audio Yes Don t Know Digital jack not compatible with 96 kHz 4 WMove Aseet Batexit 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 Note When a DVD is
57. ble 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 2 133 min 242 min 12 cm 5 in single sided 266 min 484 min 12 cm 5 in double sided DVD VIDEO Digital audio Digital video MPEG 2 8 cm 3 in single sided 8 cm 3 in 41 min 75 min 82 min double sided VIDEO CD 150 min VIDEO CD Digital audio Digital video MPEG 1 Max 74 minutes 12 cm 5 in single sided VIDEO CD single Digital audio Digital video MPEG 1 Max 20 minutes CD Digital audio 12 cm 5 in Max 74 single sided 8 cm 3 in single sided minutes US DIGITAL AUDIO CD single Digital audio 8 cm 3 in single sided Max 20 minutes The disc format logos shown above are found on disc labels or on disc jackets e To prevent malfunction do not use an 8 cm 3 in adaptor for CDs e Discs other than the ones indicated above cannot be played on this unit DVDs that have incompatible region numbers DVD Audio DVD ROM and CD ROM cannot be played on this unit The region number of the player can be found on the rear panel State of the art digital audio and video DO power DIGITAL DIGITAL tc SURROUND Compatible with a wide range of digital audio output formats DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audi
58. ce 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 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 players 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 OR OFF WHEN NOT USING THE UNIT Depending on the strength of the TV or radio broadcast Signal having the TV or radio on while power to the unit IS on may result in stripes on the TV screen or noise However this is not a malfunction of this unit or the TV or radio In such a case switch the power of the unit to standby off 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 fumiture etc on the power cord or pinch the cord Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with oth
59. coder or a Digital Analog Converter DAC ye A eliclmelias Dolby Digital DTS Out I Dolby Digital gt PCM 96kHz PCM Out 96kHz gt 48kHz MPEG Out MPEG gt PCM Switch Dolby Digital audio mode D aF Move Baw Exit Settings Dolby Digital Dolby Digital gt PCM Factory setting Note There is no digital signal output when Dolby Digital gt PCM is selected during 5 1 channel output or when the Virtual Dolby Digital indicator is lit during DVD playback 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 Audio Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital DTS Out Off 96kHz PCM Out DTS MPEG Out MPEG gt PCM Switch DTS audio output mode D A Pove EEx Settings Off DTS Factory Setting Note If you have made digital audio connections to component s not equipped to decode the DTS digital bitstream be sure to select Off If a DTS signal is output without decoding the output is digital noise that could potentially cause damage to your Speakers 96 kHz PCM Out This player is capable of outputting digital signals with a Sampling frequency of 96 kHz If you
60. d subtitle language General Setup Navigator Language OSD Language francais Espanol Setup player s OSD language voe Sue Si Settings English francais U S and Canadian models only Espanol Factory setting Note In addition to setting the OSD language the audio and subtitle language are also set at this time If you wish to change the audio or subtitle language to a different language make changes in the Setup screen Language menu Audio Language and Subtitle Language as needed page 38 Setting the TV screen size The TV Connection screen establishes the size or more appropriately the width to height ration of your television or monitor The width to height ratio of conventional TVs is 4 3 while the width to height ratio of wide screen and high definition TVs is 16 9 This width to height ratio is called the aspect ratio General Setup Navigator TV Connection TV Type UE AR Standard 4 3 Widescreen TV 16 9 aspect ratio 4 WMove Sue Si Settings Widescreen 16 9 Standard 4 3 Factory setting Notes e 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 34
61. e 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 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 sig
62. e audio output as follows Z Stereo gt 1 L Left gt oe 4 DISPLAY button Press during playback to display statistical disc information Press repeatedly to display different information page 59 5 SETUP button Press when the player is in either play or stop mode to open and close the Setup screen pages 21 and 29 6 MULTI DIAL Use to control the rate of forward or reverse playback in J og Mode page 46 7 Light button side panel Use to illuminate the main operation buttons on the remote control When pressed the buttons light for approximately 3 seconds This function is convenient for locating the command buttons when the room is dark VIDEO ADJ UST V ADJ button Various attributes of the video presentation can be adjusted to suit the program type or personal preferences Press VIDEO ADJ UST V ADJ to display the on screen options page 43 9 FUNCTION MEMORY F MEM button Press to incorporate a menu item into a shortcut list that is stored in memory and can be called up at any time page 58 PLAY gt button Press to start disc playback pages 25 and 28 D STOP m button Press to stop playback Pressing once enables playback to resume from a point shortly before the location where it was stopped Pressing twice causes the disc to retum to the beginning of the disc when playback starts again page 28 2 PREVIOUS lt lt NEXT gt gt buttons During playback press PREVIOUS
63. e 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 NOLIWIARIOANI TWINOLLKKIV 67 Multi Language 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 Multiple Language The Multiple Language feature refers to the actual audio language that you hear while enjoying DVD playback Up to 8 different language tracks can be recorded on a DVD The Multiple Language function can be used to select the audio language of your choice Parental lock level This function was suggested by parents concemed 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 a
64. e the TV Screen setting in the Setup screen Video menu page 34 S VIDEO OUT e Make S video connections to a TV or monitor with S video input to produce a high quality video image e Use an S video cable not supplied to connect one of the S VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to an S video input on the TV or monitor e When making S video connections make sure to set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel of the player to the left to assign S video output 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 one of the VIDEO OUT jacks 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 left to assign composite video output TV or monitor COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Make component video connections to a projection 8 monitor projector or TV with component inputs to 8 produce a higher quality video image 5 Use a component video cable or 3 video cords not supplied to connect the COM PONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the component jacks on the 9 monitor When making component video connections make sure to set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel of the player to the right to assign compo
65. ed slowly in the reverse direction 1 Rotate the MULTI DIAL in the direction you want to scan until the appropriate scan speed is displayed on the screen e Rotate the MULTI DIAL clockwise to scan in the forward direction e Rotate the MULTI DIAL counterclockwise to scan in the reverse direction The incremental rate of scanning is the same in both directions however differs depending on the speed at which the MULTI DIAL is turned as follows When the MULTI DIAL is tumed slowly Clockwise rotation S 1 16 gt 1 8 1 4 1 2 gt 1 1 gt SCAN 1 gt SCAN 2 gt SCAN 3 Counterclockwise rotation e SCAN 3 SCAN 2 SCAN 1 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 81 16 It is possible to return to slower scan rates by tuming the MULTI DIAL in the opposite direction If the dial is tumed rapidly after being first tumed slowly the rates of search will jump to the type of scanning described below Rates preceding 1 1 are slowed playback 1 1 refers to the normal playback rate SCAN 1 SCAN 2 and SCAN 3 refer to progressively faster rates of scanning When the MULTI DIAL is tumed quickly Clockwise rotation OC gt DVD SCAN 1 gt SCAN 2 gt SCAN 3 Video CD SCAN 1 gt SCAN 2 Counterclockwise rotation ee DVD SCAN 3 lt SCAN 2 lt SCAN 1 Video CD SCAN 2 SCAN 1 2 Press PLAY gt to end slow or scan playback and retum to normal playback of the disc Note During scanning if MULTI DIAL is tumed
66. ed 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 I Press STANDBY ON on the front panel 6 on the remote control U S and Canadian models ili Press POWER on the front panel Other models 2 Press OPEN CLOSE 4 4 on the front panel The disc tray comes out 3 Load a disc Load a disc with the label side facing up using the disc tray guide to align the disc 4 Press PLAY gt on the front panel e The disc tray closes and playback begins e Depending on the disc a menu may be displayed If a menu is displayed proceed to step 5 5 Select the item you want to view e When a DVD is loaded Use the cursor control joystick to select the item then press ENTER You may also be able to use the number buttons for direct selection When a Video CD is loaded Use the number buttons to select the item Notes e Noise is output if you make digital audio connections to a receiver or amplifier that does not have a built in decoder Check that the digital audio output format selected in the Audio 1 menu corresponds to the audio components you have made connections to page 31 e The TV screen size is factory set to prese
67. epending on the connections you make pages 15 and 19 AUDIO OUT 2 ch 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 18 9 AUDIO OUT 5 1 ch jacks Use to output 6 discrete audio channels of decoded digital audio to a receiver or amplifier with discrete audio inputs page 18 AC IN power cord connection terminal Use to connect the power cord to the wall outlet pages 15 and 16 Depending on the model the Shape of the terminal may be different from that shown here Remote Control O 8 i Wa d uien VIDEO ADJUST DIMMER ce MODE U lt FMEM Emen vans Ce Gos qe lil o Oar Na H 8 asic ll a 2 bier NEXT KA 3 1 RETURN eas DH C i A lec rae LAST CONDITION Sn C C 2 ea D DVD PLAYER Fal en ay Pioneer Buttons indicated with are used for menu operation 1 MENU button Use to display or close the DVD menu screen page 26 2 standby on button Press to switch the player on or to put in standby pages 25 and 28 3 AUDIO button Press repeatedly to select one of the audio languages and or audio formats programmed on a DVD page 37 For Video CD and CD each press changes th
68. er 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 CAUTION WHEN PLACING THE UNIT INA STEREO RACK WITH GLASS DOORS Be sure there is ample space between the unit and the glass doors when opening the disc table using the remote control If the disc table opens against strong resistance such as a closed glass door damage to the unit may result Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences page 39 J 1001 Hindi hi 0809 Kirundi m 1814 English en 0514 Croatian hr 0818 Romanian ro 1815 g French fr 0618 Hungarian hu 0821 Kinyarwanda rw 1823 German de 0405 Armenian hy 0825 Sanskrit sa 1901 Italian it 0920 Interlingua ia 0901 Sindhi sd 1904 Spanish es 0519 Interlingue ie 0905 Sangho sg 1907 Dutch nl 1412 Inupiak ik 0911 Serbo Croatian sh 1908 1821 Indonesian in 0914 Singhalese si 1909 Chinese zh 2608 Icelandic is 0919 Slovak sk Korean ko 1115 Hebrew iw 0923 Slovenian sl Greek el 0512 Yiddish ji 1009 Samoan sm Afar aa 0101 1023 Shona sn Abkhazian ab 0102 Georgian ka 1101 Somali So Afrikaans af 0106 Kazakh kk 1111 Albanian sq Amharic am 011
69. etting 15 1 Channel Setting up audio output aD aFMove Bawa Exit Settings 2 Channel 5 1 Channel Factory setting Notes e This setting can also be changed by using 5 1 CH MODE on the front panel However this button does not work when the GUI indicator is lit e When 5 1 Channel is selected the front right R and left L audio channels are output from the 2 channel jacks e If the center or Surround components are not recorded on the disc there will be no output from the CENTER or SURROUND output jacks This is not a malfunction Speaker channels can be verified in the Program Format indicators in the display e When 5 1 Channel is selected at this setting and Dolby Digital gt PCM is selected in the Dolby Digital Out setting in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu there is no audio output from the digital output jacks Setting Your Speaker System for Multichannel Audio Playback This player player contains a built in decoder for Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources as well as 5 1 channel discrete audio output Ideally a 5 1 channel system contains 6 speakers 2 front speakers 2 surround Speakers a center speaker and a sub woofer However as this is not always the case accurately setting Speaker Setting to reflect your speaker setup allows the player s built in decoder to reroute signals to compensate for absent speakers Make adjustments in the Speaker Setting setting in the Setup sc
70. etting you want to change The options available for each setting appear to the right when the setting is selected The current setting appears with the setting indicator lit Move the cursor control joystick right to enter the setting options Example Dolby Digital Out IN aa DTS Out l Dolby Digital gt PCM 96kHz PCM Out 96kHz gt 48kHz MPEG Out MPEG gt PCM Output Dolby Digital aoe Baw Exit e Not all menu options can be changed while a disc is playing In these cases the options appear grayed out on the screen and cannot be adjusted To change these settings press STOP m first before pressing SETUP Operating the menu after pressing STOP m may cancel the resume function e Some menu options are not immediately effective if set while a disc is playing To make these settings effective stop playback and then Start again or change the settings while the disc is stopped SONLLLAS OS A GNV O1GNY ONLLSN fav EAV d GAC YHNOA DNISN CALCIS DNULL continued 29 CO CO OC OO Ce Gar Ge So oo o lew 7 Move the cursor control joystick up or down to select anew setting and press ENTER to set the new setting in memory Press RETURN a or move the cursor control joystick left to exit the options without making any changes 8 Press RETURN a or move the cursor control joystick left to go back to the main menu bar to select another menu 9 Press SETUP to close the Setup screen
71. everse direction is engaged During slow playback the speed of playback can be adjusted from 1 2 normal playback speed to 1 16 normal playback speed in four steps using STEP SLOW lt i and ie 4 4lll 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 l gt To retum to normal playback When viewing still frames or slow playback pressing PLAY gt restores normal playback operation Frame by frame advance playback Viewing one frame at a time With this function DVDs can be viewed in both forward and reverse directions Video CDs can only be moved in the forward direction 1 Press PAUSE li 2 Press STEP SLOW lt i or I gt STEP SLOW I1 The picture advances one frame each time the button is pressed STEP SLOW lt 1 The picture backs up a DVD a few frames each time the button is pressed To retum to normal playback When viewing frame by frame playback pressing PLAY gt restores normal playback operation Notes e There is no sound when viewing still frames or slow playback or when advancing one frame at a time e Still frame slow play or frame advance playback may not be possible with certain titles In this case the By mark is displayed SNOLODNN CEDNWCIV Scanning in Forward and Reverse Directions at Different Speeds pvpwideo cp This player incorporates technology that enables smooth playback of DVDs and Video CDs not only at different speeds but also in both forward and reverse directions Video CDs cannot be play
72. fferent ways of accessing the information on a DVD Video CD or CD Using SEARCH MODE you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD tracks on a Video CD or CD and even select the point in time to start playback ooo 3 C EB O ovo e 1 2 0O 0 0 ee oOo oo OO Coo C J 1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select the type of search The type of search changes which each press as follows ooo Chapter Track Off lt Time 2 Press the number button s of the desired title chapter or track or of the specific time where you would like to begin playback e To select number 3 press 3 e To select number 10 press 1 and 0 e To select number 37 press 3 and 7 When performing a time search e To select 21 minutes 43 seconds press 2 1 4 and 3 e To select 1 hour 14 minutes press 7 4 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 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 e To select number 3 press 3 e To select number 10 press 10 and 0 e To select number 37 press 10 10 10 and 7 Notes e For some discs selection can be made using
73. hapter track numbers playback time etc SNOLDNNAN ANV SSINVN LFE channel indicator The LFE low frequency effects channel indicator indicates 5 1 channel audio that contains a channel for low frequency sounds that are used by the sub woofer 45 Program Format indicators Depending on the audio format recorded on the disc loaded in the player the following indicators light to show the channels being played back L Left front 2 C Center R Right front 2 LS Left surround S Surround mono RS Right surround 1 Lights to indicate playback of a 5 1 ch Dolby Digital source 2 Lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Surround source DOWNMIX indicator During multichannel audio playback indicates that the out put signal has been downmixed from the original audio source This is an automatic function performed by the player in order to present the most appropriate audio mix to the speakers present in your system 11 12 Rear Panel AUDIO OUT 2 ch AUDIO OUT 5 1 ch The TV SYSTEM switch is not present on U S and Canadian models 1 CONTROL jacks Use to connect this player to another component bearing the Pioneer f 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 connected to page 20 2 DIGITAL OUT jacks coaxial optical OPT
74. hat disc Bu mark appears on screen The operation is prohibited by the player Picture playback stops and the operation buttons cannot be used Stop disc playback press STOP m then start playback again Press 0 STANDBY ON or POWER on the front panel to tum the player off and then tum the power back on again New settings made in the Setup screen menus while a disc is playing are ineffective Some settings can be changed while a disc is playing but are not effective This is not a malfunction Make the same setting when the player is stopped Stop disc playback press STOP m then start playback again When playback is resumed the new settings should be in effect Please note that making settings in the Setup screen menus may cancel the resume function When making changes in the Setup screen menus 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 settings will be effective the next time a DVD is loaded Settings are canceled When the power is tumed off by power failure or by unplugging the power cord settings will be canceled Before unplugging the power cord press on the remote control checking that OFF disappears in the display U S and Canadian models Additionally press POWER on the front panel to tum the player off other models No picture Connection is incorrect Chec
75. have made connections to a component capable of processing this Signal rate select 96 kHz for the signal to be output as is AS Some components are incapable of processing digital signal input with sampling rates of 96 kHz selecting 96 kHz gt 48 kHz compresses the signal to a standard signal with a sampling rate of 48 kHz Audio1 Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital DTS Out Off rA KAKS kHz gt 48kHz MPEG Out 1 96kHz Switch 96 kHz audio output mode Settings 96 kHz gt 48 kHz 96 kHz Factory Setting Notes e On DVDs that contain copy protection the 96 kHz signal may only be output from the analog audio jacks When this type of disc is encountered even if 96 kHz is selected the player automatically outputs the digital audio signal at a compressed rate of 48 kHz e When a DVD is played back in the letter box format Linear PCM digital audio playback is output is automatically downsampled to 48 kHz when the original signal is 96 kHz In order to hear audio at the sampling rate of 96 kHz set the Setup screen Video menu TV Screen setting to either Wide or 4 3 Pan amp Scan page 34 e Changes to the 96 kHz PCM Out setting cannot be made when a disc is playing MPEG Out This player is capable of outputting the MPEG digital bitstream When the player is connected to an AV component that has a built in MPEG decoder select the MPEG setting Otherwise select
76. he end and then playback starts once more from the beginning of that title e With CDs and Video CDs a disc is considered a single title so the entire disc is repeated To repeat a program Press REPEAT once during program playback to repeat the program To cancel repeat play Press CLEAR Playback continues but the repeat function is canceled Repeat play of a specified section Press A B at the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat e When A B is pressed a Second time the disc returns to the location where A B was pressed first and plays the selected section repeatedly e You can only perform A B repeat within the same title chapter or track To cancel A B repeat play Press CLEAR Playback continues but the repeat function is canceled Retum to a specified location on a disc 1 Press A B at the desired location 2 When you want to retum to the specified location press PLAY gt To clear the specified location Press CLEAR to cancel repeat play or to clear the Specified location that was set using A B Notes e 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 e With Video CDs repeat play is not possible when the menu is displayed PBC playback To perform repeat play start playback without displaying a menu by pressing the track number to be repeated when the disc is stopped and then press REPEAT
77. ideo CD playback play at extremely slow speeds or view frame by frame page 45 e Adjust the speed of playback in both forward and reverse directions page 46 e Search for titles chapters tracks or locations on a disc page 47 e Change the angle of playback when viewing DVDs with multi angle programming page 48 e Repeat an entire title chapter or track or just a specified part page 49 e Play DVD titles or chapters or Video CD CD tracks in random order page 50 e Program DVD titles or chapters or Video CD CD tracks to play back in a specified order page 51 e Set the parental lock level to prevent children from having access to inappropriate material page 54 e Continue watching a DVD from where you left off using the Last Memory function page 56 e Save the system settings for up to 15 DVDs with the Condition Memory function page 57 e Create an easy to access list of menu items that you often adjust with the Function Memory function page 58 e View playing time and other disc information page 59 e Change the background color page 61 e Tum the screen saver on and off page 61 e Reset the system page 61 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 Getting Surround Sound from Stereo Speakers pvpyvideo cp Depending on the audio source this player is capable
78. itional Information Disc Care HOW TO HOLD DISCS When loading or removing discs try not to touch their playing surfaces CLEANING Fingerprints or other dirt on the disc may affect sound and picture quality To clean your discs use a soft clean cloth to wipe them If necessary moisten a soft cloth with diluted neutral detergent to remove heavy dirt or fingerprints es Do not wipe in a circular Gently wipe from the direction Concentric inside toward the outer scratches in the disc groove edge tend to cause noise Discs must not be cleaned with record cleaning sprays or static prevention sprays etc Also do not use volatile liquids such as benzine or thinner etc LENS CLEANER The player s pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use but if for some reason it should malfunction due to soiling contact your nearest PIONEER authorized service center Lens cleaners are commercially available but special care should be exercised in their use since some may cause damage to the lens NEVER PLAY CRACKED OR WARPED DISCS The disc revolves in the player at high speed when it is played Never play a cracked scratched or warped disc This may damage the player or cause it to 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 Wo AFTER USING DISCS STORE THEM
79. k that cord connections are correct and that plugs are firmly connected Player settings are incorrect Check that the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch is set firmly in the correct position Check that the TV SYSTEM switch is set to the correct setting except for U S and Canadian models 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 34 The screen is suddenly squeezed when the Setup screen is opened If the Setup screen is opened during playback of a DVD being viewed in the letter box format the screen may switch to the wide screen format This is not a malfunction The screen will retum to normal when the Setup screen is closed 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 position of the TV SYSTEM switch was changed during player operations except for U S and Canadian models Switching the position of
80. le may also vary from title to title depending on the DVD When DVDs have a unique title division it Should be noted that search and program functions may be affected Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Title 1 3 1 2 Video CD CD Video CDs and CDs are divided into units referred to as tracks Video CD tracks may also be referred to as scenes One song generally corresponds to one track Some tracks are further divided into units referred to as indexes Video CDs with PBC Playback Control also contain menus recorded on the disc which enable easy access to the contents of the disc When played back on a DVD player both Video CDs and CDs are considered to be a single title regardless of the number of tracks Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 9 Se 2 Video CD Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 How to Proceed in This M anual DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest quality digital audio and video available today 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
81. lect a color bar The selected color bar becomes highlighted 2 Move the cursor control joystick right or left to adjust the level of the color As the color bar is adjusted the square on the right side of the screen indicates how the current mix of the three colors appears 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have achieved a color that you like 4 Press ENTER to set the color as the background color Turning the Screen Saver On and Off exe As aprotective function against residual images on the TV screen or monitor a phenomenon referred to as screen bum the screen saver appears when the Same screen has been displayed for a length of time By default the screen saver is tumed off However the screen saver function can be turned on and off at your discretion Make changes to the Screen Saver setting in the Setup screen General menu in the Expert menu mode page 30 Setup Menu Mode Expert Setup Navigator Parental Lock Level 8 Screen Saver MON Background Color Off Da Move Settings On Off Resetting the Player to System Settings To reset the player press and hold m stop on the front panel when pressing STANDBY ON POWER on the front panel to turn the unit from standby to on All program memory saved settings from functions such as Last Memory and Condition Memory are cleared and all Setup screen menus are retumed to factory settings SNOLDNNANH 61 62 Add
82. mark will appear on the screen Playback in a Desired Order Program Play vvowideo coco The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and Similarly the tracks on a Video CD or CD can be arranged to play in the order you want Programming DVDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized 2 3 Cursor ENTER 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 4 WMove Glue Play GON Exit Program Memory Off BD YMove Play a Exit 2 Move the cursor control joystick right or left to select either Chapter or Title program 3 Once the program type is selected Move the cursor control joystick down 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 4 to highlight Title and then use the number buttons to enter the title number to be used 4 inthe program window use the number buttons to enter the numbers of the titles or chapters in the order you want to program them in e To program DVD titles chapters 9 7 and 18 in order press 9 7 10 and 8 Program Chapter Program Title Current Title 7 Chapter 1 Title 1 Chapter 1 18 Current Title 2 20 09 07 18
83. mbined 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 gy 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 TruSurround TruSurround is a simulated surround system which produces a surround sound effect from stereo speakers TruSurround Virtual Dolby Digital Virtual Dolby Digital uses Dolby Digital multichannel audio sources to create a realistic surround sound effect from stereo speakers S pecifications General System DVD system and Compact Disc digital audio system Power requirements U S and Canadian models AC 120 V 60 Hz Other models AC 110 127 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Power CONSUMPTION wwwwwwwwwmwwwwwwwwuwuwunuwu wananunua 19W Power consumption in standby mode less than 0 9 W Weight U S and Canadian models 2 9 kg 6 Ib 6 oz Other models canes 3 0 kg 6 Ib 10 oz DIMENSIONS ssss 420 W x 288 D x 104 H mm 16 9 6 W x 11 D x 4 1 H in Not including protruding cables etc Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 36 F to 96 F Operating humidity 5 to 85 no condensation S Video ou
84. ments set Not Used automatically by the player Setting up using the Setup Navigator using the Setup Navigator Pove Sue Mi Exit page 21 General Setup Navigator Set up the on screen speaker system to match your home audio system in the Audio 2 menu for ideal presentation of multichannel Mis rs audio page 33 Move ERS Return qp ES Ei Exit Audio2 ccam Setting to Center gt p Speaker ___On D am w Additionally you can create a list of menu items that you regularly use with the Function M emory so that they can be easily accessed at any time page 58 Smooth variable speed scanning in forward and reverse directions This player incorporates technology that enables smooth playback of DVDs and Video CDs not only at different speeds but also in both forward and reverse directions Control the direction and scanning speeds from 1 16 normal play speed to extremely quick scanning using the MULTI DIAL on the remote control page 46 Wide range of DVD viewing options Multi Language Subtitles page 36 x You can select a subtitle language or tum subtitles off when watching movies or other media with subtitles available Subtitle 2 Spanish Subtitle 1 English HELLO Multiple Languages page 37 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 Dolby Digital C
85. morized OSD Position page 35 Multi Language subtitles page 36 Multi language page 37 Video Adjust page 43 Multi Angle page 48 Parental Lock Level page 54 When a disc that has memorized settings is loaded Condition Memory will appear on the screen and the previously memorized settings will be selected Clearing the memonized settings Load a disc that has memorized settings and press CLEAR while Condition Memory is being displayed Settings memorized for that disc will be cleared Notes e Settings are stored in memory for use any time e 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 e If you make changes to any of the settings memorized in Condition Memory press CONDITION MEMORY during playback to memorize new settings Switching of the multi language mode etc is automatic on some discs SNOLDNAH CEODNA 57 M emorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings Function M emory dvdvideo co cd You can create a Shortcut menu that contains settings that you freguently change and call up this menu whenever you need to change one of the stored settings Settings remain in memory regardless of the disc loaded in the player Creating the F
86. n this screen If you prefer the pan amp scan format change the settings on this screen e Whether the aspect can be switched or not depends on the disc Please refer to the information written on the disc jacket etc e Some discs may not include the screen format selected in the TV Screen setting When this occurs the standard TV screen format available on the disc is automatically selected e When a DVD is played back in the letter box format Linear PCM digital audio playback is output is automatically downsampled to 48 kHz when the original signal is 96 kHz In order to hear audio at the sampling rate of 96 kHz select either Wide or 4 3 Pan amp Scan Differences in screen sizes and DVD formats The number of screen size formats currently available can be somewhat confusing If set incorrectly the video presentation may not appear as it should The following diagrams and descriptions are intended to help you set your TV screen size in a way that will allow you to fully enjoy the digital video of DVD The settings in the TV Screen setting are perhaps most applicable when the DVD you are watching is programmed in the wide screen format If you have a Standard TV select either 4 3 Letter Box or 4 3 Pan amp Scan based on your personal preference If you have a wide screen TV select 16 9 Wide When viewing a wide screen TV or monitor DVD screen size format Setting and Appearance Wide
87. nals from extemal units such as an AV amplifier or receiver DNR Digital Noise Reduction Digital noise reduction in reference to video picture quality refers to the detection and removal of digital artifacts or errant video data which appear as specks on the screen When the digital noise reduction function of this player is on some of this data can be detected and kept from appearing on the screen Dolby Digital The maximum 5 1 channels of audio used in the Surround system Surround Digital for movie theaters is digital data compressed by the third generation algorithm encoder AC 3 Da 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 DIGITAL SURROUND Dynamic range Dynamic range refers to the difference between the maximum and minimum levels of the audio soundtrack as measured in decibels dB Compressing the dynamic range raises the minimum signal level and lowers the maximum signal level This allows you to hear voices and other low level audio signals clearly while lowering strong audio signals like the sound of explosions MPEG Short for M oving 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 imag
88. nd 4 SNOLDNNH SNOLLAKO DVNONV 1 SHL ONLLIAS 41 Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtrack pvo 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 Virtual Surround lLarge PAW oye emg Medium Audio Out I Small Speaker Setting Off Dynamic playback at low volume D AF Move Eat exit Settings Large maximum compression of audio source Medium moderate compression of audio source Small very little compression of audio source Off Factory setting Note Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby Digital audio sources Adjusting the Video Ouality Digital Noise Reduction DVD Video CD You can either select a preprogrammed setting designed to match certain program types or make adjustments to match your own preferences and save them in the player s memory Selecting a preprogrammed setting St 2 4 ENTER CO OC OO Ca ae a Oa oO Reatatal 1 Press VIDEO ADJ UST V AD Video Memory Select Video Setup 2 Press ENTER Standard Sports Art Memory1 Memory2 Memory3 3 Move the cursor control joy
89. nd Canadian models Press STANDBY ON to Switch the power to standby Check that the OFF indication in the display goes off then disconnect the power cord Other models Press on the remote control to switch the power to standby checking that the OFF indication in the display goes off Press POWER on the front panel to turn the player off and then disconnect the power cord Moving this unit with the disc loaded may result in damage to this unit INSTALLATION e Select a stable place to the side of a TV set or stereo system to be connected to the unit e When using the unit with a stereo system install the Speakers a little bit away from the TV e Do NOT install the unit on top of a TV or color monitor Install the unit away from equipment that may be affected by magnetism such as a cassette deck e Do NOT place objects on top of the unit AVOID INSTALLING IN A PLACE THAT IS e Exposed to direct sunlight e Exposed to humidity or where ventilation is poor e Extremely hot or cold e Exposed to vibration e Exposed to dust e Exposed to oily smoke steam or heat for example a kitchen DO NOT BLOCK VENTS Do NOT use the player on top of a long fibered carpet bed or sofa and do not cover it with a cloth etc This will prevent heat radiation and could result in damage AVOID HEAT Do NOT place the unit on equipment which generates heat such as an amplifier When installing the unit in a rack pla
90. nent video output Projection monitor projector or TV 19 20 TV SYSTEM switch The TV SYSTEM switch is not present on U S and Canadian models Video output changes as follows according to the playback disc s recorded format NTSC PAL PAL gt NTSC conversion is possible on Video CDs PAL gt NTSC conversion is not possible on DVDs When the TV SYSTEM switch is set to the AUTO position the disc s format will be output as is When a CD or disc is not loaded the previous video output format will be selected Note Changes to the TV SYSTEM switch are not effective while a disc is playing Stop playback of the disc before making changes PAL NTSC arty Disc Output format Type Format Position of TV SYSTEM switch set oe re w Pa CD No disc NTSC PAL NTSCor PAL 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 e If your PAL TV does not have a V Hold control you may not be able to view NTSC disc 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 nota malfunction it is caused by the NTSC PAL conversion System Control C
91. ng press STOP m twice to turn off resume playback and then Start playback again When STOP m is pressed RESUME appears in the display for as long as resume playback is possible If the function is canceled RESUME disappears and the disc format appears in the display Note Resume play is only possible when the disc is loaded and STOP m has not be pressed twice in succession RESUM E appears in the display If you want to continue viewing a DVD at a later time or date it is recommended to use the Last Memory function described on page 56 Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Using the Setup Screen Menus The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual The procedure on this page provides a basic outline for using the Setup screen menus When setting up for the first time It is recommended to set up player using the Setup Navigator page 21 If you selected Not Used when the Setup Navigator appeared you may still set up the player using the Setup Navigator in the General menu screen If you choose not to use the Setup Navigator be sure to make the necessary settings in the Setup screen Audio 1 Audio 2 Video and Language menus as described on the following pages Some DVDs start playing automatically when loaded in
92. ng and press ENTER The screen changes to the password input screen If you have not yet set a password you will be asked to do so at this time To enter the password refer to Entering the password on the previous page 2 Move the cursor control joystick right or left to adjust the Parental Lock level The lock icons appear unlocked up to the selected level to indicate that access is available 3 Press ENTER to set the new level The new Parental Lock level is set and the screen retums to the General menu screen To go back to the General menu screen without making any changes press RETURN Changing the password Change your password whenever you feel it is necessary However if you forget your existing password you cannot enter this screen to change it Setup Menu Mode Basic Setup Navigator Parental Lock Level Change Password Change Setup viewing restrictions Move Bille Si 1 Select Password Change in the Parental Lock setting and press ENTER The screen changes to the password input screen as shown in the section Entering the password on the previous page 2 Enter your current password To enter the password refer to Entering the password on the previous page If you have not yet set a password you cannot select this setting Establish a password by selecting Level Change first 3 Move the cursor control joystick or the number buttons to enter
93. nged by pressing AUDIO the screen may briefly pause or shake This is not a malfunction 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 vy Stereo Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to Switch the audio type Audio output changes from 1 L Left channel to 2 R Right channel to Stereo 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 SNOLLDO DVNONV 1 SHIL ONLLLAS 37 Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences in the Setup Screen Menus The Setup screen Language menu contains a number of settings related to the audio and subtitle language preferences Please note that changes to the settings in the Language menu in this section cannot be made when a disc is playing Stop playback of the disc before attempting to make any changes 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
94. nt 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 34 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 The operation is prohibited by the player The operation is prohibited by the programming on 99 the disc WAV d AAAI HNOA ONISN CELLS SNILLI HSA d HL dN DNLS N Ul 26 When a menu screen is displayed M enu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control PBC DVDs often contain extra information that can be accessed in the DVD menu and sometimes makes navigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable as watching the feature presentation MENU D TOP MENU Cursor control MIEG joystick ENTER oo o0 o STOP E m C o PREVIOUS a a m RETURN 43 NEXT gt D e OQ Number buttons Example When a DVD that has menu screens is loaded TITLE MENU IP POP JAZZ COUNTRY R amp B CLASSICAL Example When a Video CD that has Playback Control is loaded POP JAZZ COUNTRY R amp B CLASSICAL To open or retum to the DVD or Video CD menu screen Although this differs depending on the disc pressing MEN
95. o formats as of October 1998 The digital audio output jacks of this player can output Dolby Digital DTS MPEG and linear PCM digital bitstreams to AV components with built in decoding capabilities This player also has a function that converts Dolby Digital and MPEG audio formats into the linear PCM format This allows stereo playback of DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital and MPEG without the need for a special decoder Equipped with six channel discrete audio output and an intemal Dolby Digital and DTS decoder Enjoy the cinematic surround sound produced by Dolby Digital and DTS audio soundtracks without the need for an extemal decoder This player features six channel discrete audio output jacks so you can connect this player directly to an amplifier or receiver with 6 channel discrete input and utilize the player s built in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding capabilities Multiple video output formats that can be selected to best suit your TV or monitor This player features two composite two S video jacks and component jacks to offer ideal connection possibilities to nearly every type and level of commercially available TV monitor on the market today Digital Noise Reduction Video Quality Enhancement DNR Digital Noise Reduction can be used to improve the video image and remove digital noise Select a preprogrammed setting suited to the program s subject matter or make manual adjustments to suit your needs or preference
96. o Language English Subtitle Language l French Auto Language Spanish Setup audio language amp Move lenen select Bam exit STITT 29 ENTER 0 ea oO A RAI 1 Move the cursor contro joystick to select Other The language selection screen appears Mez List of Languages Code 0 2 a ja Japanese 4 o o 1 y D Setup audio language B Move ERY Return yH Hi select EEx 2 Press ENTER 3 Move the cursor control joystick to select either List of Languages or Code 4 it you select List of Languages move the cursor control joystick up or down to select the language List of Languages ja Japanese If you select Code move the cursor control joystick up or down to input the numbers of the input code Move the cursor control joystick right or left to change the position of the cursor You can also use the number buttons to enter the code Code 0 2 7 1 o fo i y 5 Press ENTER to set the new language To exit the screen without making any changes press RETURN Selecting a DVD menu language preference In addition to containing different audio languages DVD may also contain menu screens in different languages as well Setting a DVD language preference sets the selected language as a default when DVDs with menu information in that language are encountered Selecting w Subtitle Language automatic
97. of Switching between Virtual Dolby Digital multichannel audio sources and TruSurround stereo audio sources to produce a surround sound effect from stereo speakers This function works only when connections are made to the AUDIO OUT 2ch jacks Virtual Surround AO ff Audio DRC 1VDD TruSurround Audio Out 2 Channel Speaker Setting Surround effect from 2 speakers D AaFMove Bawa Exit Settings Off VDD TruSurround Factory setting Notes e There is no effect when the audio source is either DTS or 96 kHz LPCM or during CD playback e When the VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL indicator is lit during playback and Dolby Digital gt PCM is selected in the Dolby Digital Out setting in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu there is no audio output from the digital output jacks e The Virtual Surround mode can also be turned on and off by pressing VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL on the front panel However this button does not work when the GUI indicator is lit e Virtual Dolby Digital does not work when 5 1 channel audio output is selected TruSurround and Virtual Dolby Digital TruSurround uses technology that simulates multichannel surround sound using only two speakers Virtual Dolby Digital works in conjunction with Dolby Digital audio sources to create a realistic surround sound Virtual Dolby Digital is selected automatically when Dolby Digital sources are loaded 3 va V S a G EJ AG TruSurrou
98. onents of the center and surround signals will be mixed in the LFE signal and output from the SUB WOOFER Jack e When the sub woofer is Off the low range components of the center and surround signals will be mixed in the L and R Signals and output from the front speakers e Speakers in this menu setting can also be tumed on and off using CENTER SURROUND and SUB WOOFER on the front panel However these buttons do not work when the GUI indicator is lit When the source input mode has been switched between the 5 1 Channel and 2 Channel mode settings using the Audio Out setting in the Setup screen Audio 2 menu or by pressing 5 1 CH MODE on the front panel audio output for each source will be as shown on the following table AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO OUT 2 CH CONTENTS Dolby Digital Karaoke 2 CH MODE 5 1 ch 2 ch MODE Lch R ch Lch R ch 2 ch DOWNMIX 2 ch DOWNMIX 2CHMODE Lch Rch Lch Rch MUTE Lch Rch MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE Lch Rch Lch Rch Lch Rch 5 1 ch 2 ch MODE 5 1 ch 2 ch Video CD MODE AUDIO OUT 5 1 CH MODE Front L R Surround L R Sub Woofer Dolby Digital PCM 5 1ch MODE FrontLch Rch Front Lch Rch Surround Lch Rch 2ch DOWNMIX 2chDOWNMIX 2 CH MODE Lch R ch Lch R ch MUTE 2 ch DOWNMIX 2chDOWNMIX 5 1 ch MODE LE Rch Lch Rch MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE 2 ch DOWNMIX 2 ch DOWNMIX Lch Rch L ch Rch MUTE MUTE MUTE Lch R ch MUTE Dea Lch R ch Lch R ch MUTE MUTE MUTE Lch R ch 5 1 ch
99. onnections 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 f mark you can control the player as though it were a component in a system system control e If you connect for system control you cannot operate the player directly Point the remote control unit at the component AV amplifier etc connected to the CONTROL OUT jack to operate e When controlling as a system be sure to make a connection to the amplifier using an audio or video cord even when using only digital components e For details refer to the operation manuals of the connected components 1 ogo Eju i Pioneer component with mark Setting Up the Player Using the Setup Navigator The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of getting the DVD player ready to perform Designed as a series of on screen multiple choice questions the Setup Navigator automatically sets the audio video and language settings according to how the questions are answered Once this procedure is complete it will be possible to begin using the DVD player to enjoy DVDs The procedure on this page describes the operations necessary to function within the Setup Navigator screens A detailed description of the contents of each question
100. onnections are made to both AUDIO OUT 2 Ch and AUDIO OUT 5 1 Ch analog jacks to make different audio connections for multichannel and stereo audio sources it is possible to switch between 2 channel and 5 1 channel audio output by pressing 5 1 CH MODE on the front panel However this button does not work when the GUI indicator is lit 2 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT e 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 cable to connect one of the AUDIO OUT jacks on the player to the audio input on the stereo amplifier or receiver e When making analog audio connections be sure to match the color of the plugs with the color of the jacks red and white e When making this kind of connection be sure to select 2 Channel in the Setup Navigator Analog J acks screen page 23 JO bao alzo Stereo amplifier or receiver 5 1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT 5 1 channel audio refers to the current industry surround sound standard requiring two front speakers a center speaker two surround rear speakers and a sub woofer Although in actuality there are 6 channels because the sub woofer channel or LFE channel makes up a mere fraction of the total audio soundtrack it has been designated as the 0 1 of the 5 1 system By utilizing the player s internal multichannel audio decoder the audio of
101. otal time of Video CD with PBC disabled 02 2 58 the disc and the time of each track on the disc is displayed GEM exit 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 4 Display off Changing the Background Color of the Screen 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 30 General Setup Menu Mode Expert Setup Navigator Parental Lock Level 8 Screen Saver On ETNEA Black Blue Other CDA Move Settings Black Blue Other Factory setting When Other is selected This player gives you the option of creating your own background color by adjusting the red green and blue levels General Background Color P Move Bad Return ap Bie Sclect BEM exit 1 Move the cursor control joystick up or down to se
102. ould be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJ ECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result ina fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage orotherhazards Referall servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product fromthe wall outletand referservicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product e If the product has been exposed to rain or water e If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way e Whenthe product exhibits adistinc
103. page 29 4 Press SETUP to close the Setup screen To clear an item from the FUNCTION MEMORY 1 Press SETUP to open the Setup screen 2 Move the cursor control joystick to the menu and menu item marked with FM 3 Press FUNCTION MEMORY to clear the item from the Function Memory If FM disappears the item has been cleared 4 Press SETUP to close the Setup screen View ing Disc Info rmation The display changes for each type of disc as follows each time the button is pressed DVD Video CD CD Use DISPLAY to get current information about the disc DVD 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 5 EA bitstream transmission rate 1 1 19 19 2 18 Play 1 Chapter 1 Play 1 1 1 19 Chapter 0 59 2 18 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 PI 1 1 1 19 video image on the screen WA mere err Hey Note Depending on the format and type of disc being used not all screens may be displayed 4 Display off TITLE information Top Row title and chapter number elapsed time of current title Bottom Row remaining time in title total time of title CHAPTER information Top Row title and chapter number elapsed time of current
104. pert Menu Mode j ccccccsssssseeeeeees 30 Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible with Your AV Componert 31 Turning the Digital Output On and Off 32 Setting Analog Audio Connections to an AV Amplifier or Receiver wswwss 32 Setting Your Speaker System for Multichannel Audio Playback 33 Setting the TV Screen SIZE wwwwwamanaa 34 Adjusting the OSD On Screen Display 35 Setting the Language Options 36 Selecting a Subtitle Language Multi Language Subtitles 36 Changing the Audio Language Multi Language FUNCTION sssmwwswuwa 37 Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences in the Setup Screen Menus ee 38 Advanced Functions ww 41 Getting Surround Sound from Stereo Speakers wwwwwsasaanamiwwwwwnanaanaa 41 Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtrack wwwwwwwasanaanuwwwuwa 42 Adjusting the Video Ouality Digital Noise PREGUICTION aa 43 Still Frame Slow Play Frame Advance Playback 0 ccccceeeeeeesssseeeeeeees 45 Scanning in Forward and Reverse Directions at Different Speeds 46 Searching for a Title Chapter Track or Location ON a DISC ccccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 47 Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle MUIti Angle waswwwwananaaananzwmuwunaza 48 Repeat ua VANESSA WA aa RA MA SA IM MATUMAINI 49
105. ppear as asterisks and the cursor advances automatically to the next position Parental Lock Register Code Number AAG y Enter 4 Digit Code B Move APY ERS Retun M Exit 2 Move the cursor control joystick right or left to move the cursor to a different position in the password When all four numbers of the password have been entered ENTER appears on the screen oone ma Enter 4 Digit Code Move Return Sai 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 61 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 Parental Lock Level Change CEEE E aoa Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Set Parental Lock Return B Move Bld Select EEx 1 Select Level Change in the Parental Lock setti
106. quickly in the opposite direction of the search normal playback is resumed Manual scanning using the J og Mode DVD Video CD The J og Mode can additionally be used to locate a frame you want to view or a scene in a movie you wish to watch at a slow speed YA OG MODE a 1 Press JOG MODE The J OG MODE indicator lights red 2 Rotate the MULTI DIAL clockwise to scan in the forward direction Rotate the MULTI DIAL counterclockwise to scan in the reverse direction Video CDs cannot be scanned in the reverse direction e The rates of scanning are the same in both directions depending on the speed at which the MULTI DIAL is tumed e When the MULTI DIAL is not being tumed the video image Is paused 3 Press J OG MODE again to turn the J og Mode off The J OG MODE indicator turns off Notes e There is no audio when a slow or scan playback function is being performed even when the speed is 1 1 in forward play e Slow or scan playback may not be possible with certain titles In this case the By mark is displayed e With Video CDs slow or scan playback is not possible when the menu is displayed PBC playback e With Video CDs slow or scan playback in the reverse direction is not possible e Depending on the DVD slow reverse playback may not be smooth picture shake or frames jump This is not a malfunction Searching for a Title Chapter Track or Location on a Disc DVD Video CD CD This player offers di
107. reen Audio 2 menu Notes If you have already completed the Setup Navigator screen Operations the settings on this page have already been set by the player e If you have not made connections to the 5 1 CH OUT jacks on the rear panel of the player it is not necessary to make any changes to this setting 1 Move the cursor contro joystick right or left to select the speaker Every time the cursor button is pressed the selected speaker changes in the following order Surround lt gt Sub woofer lt Audio2 Speaker Setting Center D o Speaker On As Rs Return Aisecc Ei Exit Pove b About source audio output 2 Move the cursor control joystick down to the Speaker bar and then move right or left to select On or Off corresponding to whether the selected speaker is present in your system or not respectively Return KS Mi Exit Notes To help identify the speakers being selected the initials of the Speakers in the speaker system representation on the right side of the screen will appear in blue e When On is selected for a speaker or pair of speakers the icons for those speakers tum yellow in the speaker system representation on the right side of the screen e If Off is selected for both Center Speaker and Surround Speaker Sub woofer is automatically set to Off e When the sub woofer is On the low range comp
108. s and save them in the player s memory CO TruSurround TruSurround and Virtual Dolby Digital TruSurround uses technology that simulates multichannel surround sound using only two speakers Virtual Dolby Digital works in conjunction with Dolby Digital audio sources to create a realistic surround sound Virtual Dolby Digital is selected automatically when Dolby Digital sources are loaded Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby AC 3 and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc TruSurround and the C symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc in the United States and selected foreign countries TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc 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 have all the necessary audio video and on screen Setup Navigator SE language adjust
109. s with the marks inside the battery compartment Notes e Do not mix old and new batteries e When replacing batteries use all new batteries e When not using the remote control for a long period of time over 1 month remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion If battery leakage occurs wipe the battery liquid from the battery component then insert new batteries When operating the remote control point it at the remote sensor located on the player s front panel The remote control can be used up to 7 m 23 feet from the player and within a 30 angle on each side of the sensor Notes e Exposing the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong light may cause faulty operation e If the CONTROL IN jack on the player s rear panel is connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of another component point the remote control at the other component to operate the player Operation will not be possible when pointed at this player page 20 Names and Functions Front Panel 1 STANDBY ON button U S and Canadian models only Press to switch the player on or to put in standby pages 25 28 and 61 2 CENTER button Press to tum the center speaker channel on and off when listening to sources being output from the 5 1 channel discrete audio outputs page 33 3 SURROUND button Press to tum the surround rear speaker channels on and off when listening to sources being output
110. screen Video menu Still Picture setting as described in the section below To retum to normal playback When viewing a still frame playback pressing PAUSE II or PLAY gt restores normal playback operation Selecting the type of paused image to display This function lets you view a clear still image when DVD playback is paused M ake changes in the Still Picture setting in the Setup screen Video menu in the Expert menu mode page 30 Video TV Screen 16 9 Wide Field On Screen Display Frame OSD Position Auto Angle Indicator On Da Move Settings Field Picture shake will be eliminated during a paused picture Frame Select to obtain higher picture quality Auto Selects field or frame automatically according to the disc Factory setting Viewing slow playback With this function DVDs can be viewed in both forward and reverse directions Slow playback of Video CDs can only be viewed in the forward direction Press and hold STEP SLOW 11 gt for about 2 seconds during playback e Slow playback is engaged e During slow playback the speed of playback can be adjusted from 1 16 normal playback speed to 1 2 normal playback speed in four steps using STEP SLOW 11 and II ________ 4ll 1 16 1 8 1 4 1 2 l gt gt Press and hold STEP SLOW lt 1 for about 2 seconds during DVD playback Slow playback in the r
111. 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 amovie ona standard TV 4 3 aspect ratio Wide screen format DVD The Pan amp Scan presentation crops both sides of the wide screen presentation to use the full standard TV screen Standard screen format DVD If you have a standard TV the standard screen format will be presented regardless of the setting Wide screen format DVD unnatural squeezed effect If you are viewing a wide screen format DVD on a standard TV and the
112. se pt 1620 Gujarati gu 0721 Quechua qu 1721 Hausa ha 0801 Rhaeto Romance rm 1813 HI e e OO O O H a A wI N m m lO O SU 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 62 The disc is not placed properly on the disc table Use the disc table guide to align the disc page 25 Region number does not conform with this unit If the region number on the disc does not match the number on the player the disc cannot be used page 68 There is condensation on the operating section of the player Allow time for condensation to evaporate If player is near an air conditioning unit you should move the player page 63 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 function does not operate for t
113. stick to select one of the preprogrammed picture quality settings Standard Preset that presents the source video as it is with no special adjustments Sports Preset designed to be appropriate for Sports and similar media Art Preset designed to be appropriate for art films and similar media e If there is a DVD or Video CD playing the effects of each setting can be viewed while it is highlighted on the screen This may be useful in selecting an appropriate setting e Memoryl Memory2 and Memory3 are user programmable settings Refer to Adjusting the picture quality settings on the following page for more information on customizing your own picture quality settings Factory setting 4 Press ENTER The new selection is set To select the picture quality using PICTURE CONTROL on the front panel The preprogrammed screen quality settings may also be selected using PICTURE CONTROL on the front panel Pressing PICTURE CONTROL repeatedly rotates through the different settings in a clockwise manner It is not necessary to press ENTER on the remote control to establish the new picture quality setting Note Each picture quality setting is defined by a number of individual settings described in Adjusting the picture quality settings on the following page When the DNR setting of the picture quality setting is set to anything other than 0 the DNR indicator lights on the front panel Please note
114. t change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the Same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE Fig A GROUND CLAMP EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE CONGRATULATIONS On YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research for consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest technological developments We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD player Thank you for your support WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT
115. that the three preprogrammed settings each have DNR settings higher than 0 continued SNOLODNN CEDNWCIV pea ee ey ean 5 Move the cursor control joystick right or left to adjust the settings If a DVD or Video CD is playing the changes will be visible on the screen as they are adjusted 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make adjustments to other settings If you would like to save the settings in the player s 3 7 memory be sure to select either 1 2 or 3 in 4 the M emory setting to establish which memory ENTER location to save the new settings in Please note that if you select a location where settings have o a o o already been saved the old settings will be replaced by the new ones C gt g 0 mo O ANNAA Memory Off 12 3 a9 Move Blew Select MM Check 1 Press VIDEO ADJ UST V AD 2 Move the cursor control joystick down to 7 When you are finished making adjustments select Video Setup press ENTER to establish the new settings 3 Press ENTER 4 Move the cursor control joystick up or down To display all of the settings at once to select the setting to adjust Pressing DISPLAY while the picture quality setting adjustment screen is displayed enables all of the current settings to be viewed on one screen Adjustments may also be made when this screen is displayed by moving the cursor control joystick up and down to select a setting and right and left to adjust the selected set
116. the new password 4 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 to the General menu screen without making any changes press RETURN SNOLDNNJ 55 Continuing Playback from a Specified Location Last Memory vvowideo cp The Last Memory function is convenient when you want to continue viewing a disc from the point where you were watching before Unlike the resume function the Last Memory function is effective even if the DVD is removed from the player Last Memory locations saved for Video CDs are effective only if the disc remains loaded in the player Memonizing a Last Memory location to retum to later CO CO CO CO DEIO O eta O JI OOOO OOO O CO COC CO L ao AA 1 Press LAST MEMORY during play The LAST MEMORY indicator lights on the player 2 Press STOP m to stop playback or to put the power in standby Once memorized the memorized point will be recalled even if the power is put in standby or if the disc is ejected Points on up to 5 discs can be memorized and those points are recalled the next time any of the discs are played back e A Last Memory point can be memorized for only one Video CD at a time as the function is only effective until the Video CD is removed from the player Resuming playback from where LAST MEMORY was pressed 1 Load a disc that has a
117. the player If aDVD has been loaded be sure to press STOP m before proceeding Procedures in this section use the DV 626D U S and Canadian models Differences in procedures of other models are clearly marked by white numbered steps Note If the Setup screen is opened during playback of a DVD being viewed in the letter box format the screen may switch to the wide screen format This is not a malfunction and the screen will retum to normal when the Setup screen is closed 1 1 1 Press STANDBY ON on the front panel 6 on the remote control U S and Canadian models JL Press POWER on the front panel Other models 2 Press SETUP The Setup screen appears Example Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital DTS Out Off 96kHz PCM Out 96kHz gt 48kHz MPEG Out MPEG gt PCM Setup audio Digital output format tone adjust D Viwe G Exit 3 Move the cursor control joystick right or left to select the menu you want As each menu is selected with the cursor the settings appear below the menu heading 4 Move the cursor control joystick down to enter the menu The top item within the menu becomes highlighted Example PE Dolby Digital DTS Out l Dolby Digital gt PCM 96kHz PCM Out 96kHz gt 48kHz MPEG Out MPEG gt PCM Switch Dolby Digital audio mode aD aF Move G Exit 5 Move the cursor control joystick up or down to select the s
118. ting DNR mint max a9 Move Ae Select MM Check DNR Sharpness The settings rotate in the following order Detail Gamma DNR Adjust to control the amount of signal noise in Chroma Delay Memory the luminance component of the video signal Sharpness Adjust the clarity of the picture Detail Adjust the edges in the picture Gamma Adjust the brightness of the darker Notes images in the picture e If the Setup screen is opened during playback of a DVD being Chroma Delay Adjust the delay of the Y viewed in the letter box format the screen may switch to the luminance and C color components of the video wide screen format This is not a malfunction and the screen will retum to normal when the Setup screen is closed Signal e When the DNR setting of the picture quality setting is not Memory Select a memory location at which to 0 or when Standard Sports or Art is selected the save your settings DNR indicator lights on the front panel 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 PAUSE II melo S EP SLOW lt l gt Ey Gm oebsj jol 7 Oo ooo COCO ogo j Viewing a still frame Press PAUSE II When viewing a DVD if the paused picture shakes select the Field setting in the Setup
119. tion 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 cannot be made when a disc is playing Stop playback of the disc before attempting to make any changes Setup Menu Mode Basic Setup Navigator Cla meses Level Change Password Change Setup viewing restrictions lt DA Move GM 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 password has been correctly input by moving the cursor control joystick or the number buttons and ENTER has been pressed Entering the password When you select either Level Change or Password Change it is necessary to enter the password 4 digit code number Use the following steps at any time you are aSked to enter or confirm your password 1 Move the cursor contro joystick up or down 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 a
120. to e Select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD or tum the subtitles off using the remote control this page e Select one of the languages programmed on a DVD using the remote control page 37 e Change the audio output type when using Video CDs and CDs page 37 e Set preferences for audio and subtitle language page 38 e Set preferences for the language to be displayed by the DVD menu page 39 e Set Auto Language to display subtitles only for foreign films page 40 e Select whether to have the subtitles tumed on or off and even opt to select assist subtitles for viewers who are hard of hearing page 40 e Select the language of subtitles that appear even when the subtitles are tumed off page 40 Notes e DVDs differ in content and do not all contain multiple language or subtitle information Therefore making settings in this section may have no effect on some DVDs e French only appears as a language and subtitle menu setting for U S and Canadian models Selecting a Subtitle Language M ulti Language Subtitles DVD You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them Subtitle 1 English Subtitle 2 Spanish O DOS SUBTILE Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback Pressing SUBTITLE once displays the currently selected subtitle language Subsequent presses rotates through the subtitle languages
121. tor function may still be used at a later time in manual Setup screen menu operation page 29 G 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 Move the cursor control joystick left to retum to previous screens Please note however that you cannot go forward by moving the cursor control joystick right so it will be necessary to answer all the questions that occur after the screen that was retumed to To exit the Setup Navigator Press SETUP while on any of the screens to exit the Setup Navigator Please note that if the Setup Navigator is exited before all the questions are answered no settings are changed To retum to the Setup screen Press RETURN The Setup Navigator is exited and the Setup screen General menu screen appears Please note that no settings are changed if RETURN 4 is pressed before the Setup Navigator is finished WAV d HL dN ONLLLS SNOLIDAINNOD ONDIVWW 21 22 Setting the OSD Language On Screen Display Language The OSD Language screen establishes the OSD language or on screen display language which refers to the language that is used by the player in menus and on screen messages Additionally the language that is established at this setting will also be used for the default audio an
122. tput 2 individual outputs Y luminance Output level n 1 Vp p 75 Q C color Output level sasise 286 mVp p 75 Q Kaa AAA AA AAA WA e a S VIDEO jack Output level ssssasananananananananananaa 1 Vp p 75 Q aa a a cenbaeccbeeen cee ss RCA jack Component video output Y Ps Pr Output level ssssamananananaa Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Ps Pr 0 7 Vp p 75 Q AA RCA jack Audio output 2 pairs Output level During audio output 200 mVmms 1 kHz 20 dB Number OF channels ccciivcsinudelavieweanteneiaivaigadacenivantialet 2 AC WA AA A E A EAE RCA jack Audio output 5 1 CH Output level During audio output 200 mVmms 1 kHz 20 dB Number of Channels ierra 6 E E SEA A A EE et WA RCA jack Digital audio characteristics Frequency response 4 Hz to 44 kHz DVD fs 96 kHz SN Aaa more than 115 dB Dynamic range w wswamamamamanwamawawa more than 103 dB Total harmonic distortion wwwwanaawanawaa 0 002 Wow and flutter eee Limit of measurement 0 001 W PEAK or lower Digital output Optical digital output Optical digital jack Coaxial digital output ssssamananaa RCA jack Other terminals CONIROLIN aa M inijack 3 5 9 CONTROL M inijack 3 5 9 Accessories Remote control unit wwwananwwanawwwanawwnnanwananawanuwa 1 AA R6P dry cell batterieS
123. uded AUDIO OUT 2 ch I TV or monitor Connection Guide The illustration on this page shows the basic setup using the audio and video cords included with this player Use this illustration as a guide to setting up your home system An explanation of each type of audio and video connection available can be found on pages 17 to 19 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 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 22 Additionally you can use the TV Screen setting in the Setup screen Video menu page 34 Notes e When making connections to this unit or when changing connections check that the unit is off by pressing STANDBY ON POWER and unplug the power cord from the power outlet e The analog video output on this player uses copy protect circuitry to prevent the video playback on DVDs from being copied If you connect the player to a TV via a VCR or record and play back the contents of a disc with a VCR the playback picture may not be normal AUDIO OUT 5 1 ch Audio cord Included Finally connect to a power outlet SNOLIDAINNOD DNDN SNO LINA ANY SSINIVN
124. udio The digital audio of CDs is PCM This player also has a function that converts Dolby Digital and MPEG digital bitstreams into PCM to enable you to listen to quality digital sound even without a special decoder Playback Control PBC This refers to signals recorded on a Video CD Version 2 0 enabling playback control You can use menus recorded on discs with PBC for easy interactive search for desired scenes and playback You can also enjoy viewing high resolution standard resolution still images Regional restriction codes region number Regional restriction codes are built in to DVD players and DVD discs for each sales region If the regional code of the DVD player does not match one of the regional codes of the DVD disc playback is not possible The region number can be found 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 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 co
125. unction Memory item list 3 ooo a C OFA oO KIE 1 Press SETUP to display the Setup screen 2 Move the cursor control joystick to select the menu and then the menu item you want to add to the Function Memory 3 Press FUNCTION MEMORY If FM appears next to the menu item the item has been successfully added to the Function Memory 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add as many as 5 items to the Function Memory When 5 items have already been stored FM does not appear next to the item when FUNCTION MEMORY is pressed 5 Press SETUP to close the Setup screen Note Items that cannot be changed when the disc is playing cannot be added to Function Memory if the disc is currently playing When these items are selected on screen information or y will be displayed Calling up the Function Memory item list 1 a oon C gt 2 ew O OOD GT CLEAR ANAA 1 Press FUNCTION MEMORY The Function M emory item list appears on the screen 2 Move the cursor control joystick to select the item you want to adjust and press ENTER The Setup screen opens and the cursor is moved to the appropriate menu and menu item as selected in the Function Memory item list 3 Move the cursor control joystick to make setting adjustments then press ENTER The setting is changed For more information on making adjustments in the Setup screen menus refer to the section Using the Setup Screen Menus on
126. when the subtitles are tumed 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 Subtitle Off setting in the Setup screen Language menu in the Expert menu mode page 30 Audio 2 Video Language General OSD Language English Audio Language English Subtitle Language Spanish Auto Language On DVD Language English Subtitle Display With Audio KiRo Selected Subtitle EDA Move Bawa exit Settings With Audio Selected Subtitle Factory setting 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 In this section you ll be able to e Tum on Virtual Dolby Digital for surround sound from stereo speakers this page e Set the dynamic range of the audio soundtrack so that quiet sounds can be heard better page 42 e Make adjustments to the presentation of the video image page 43 e Pause DVD or V

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