DV-C503
Operating Instructions
DVD PLAYER
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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.
THE STANDBY/ON BUTTON IS SECONDARY
CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT
SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN
STANDBY POSITION.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
[For U.S. model]
The serial number for this equipment is located on the
rear panel. Please write this serial number on your
enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This
is for your security.
CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when
shielded cables and connectors are used to connect
the unit to other equipment. To prevent
electromagnetic interference with electric appliances
such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables
and connectors for connections.
[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 P AS 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.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
[For Canadian model]
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
CAUTION
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
[Pour le modèle Canadien]
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's
right to operate the equipment.
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.
WARNING: NO NAKED FLAME SOURCES, SUCH AS
LIGHTED CANDLE, SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
IF NAKED FLAME SOURCES ACCIDENTALLY FALL
DOWN, FIRE SPREAD OVER THE APPARATUS THEN
MAY CAUSE FIRE.
Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5°C – +35°C (+41°F – +95°F); less than 85%RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install in the following locations
• Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial
light
• Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly
ventilated location
WARNING: BEFORE PLUGGING THE UNIT FOR THE
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION
CAREFULLY.
THE VOLTAGE OF THE AVAILABLE POWER SUPPULY
DIFFERS ACCORDING TO COUNTRY OR REGION, BE
SURE THAT THE POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE OF THE
AREA WHERE THIS UNIT WILL BE USED MEETS THE
REQUIRED VOLTAGE (E.G., 230V OR 120V) WRITTEN
ON THE REAR PANEL.
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Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you
have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
• This player is not suitable for commercial use.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
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.
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 warnings on the product
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and
use instructions should be followed.
CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. The product should be
cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry
cloth. Never clean 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.
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
POWER SOURCES — This product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or local
power company.
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in
a stable location.
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
• If this product is equipped with a polarized
alternating 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.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an
outside antenna or cable system is connected
to the product, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the 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 in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should 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.
OBJECT 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 in a
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
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
• 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.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged
in any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for
service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
WALL OR 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUND CLAMPS
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUND
CLAMP
Fig. A
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997
Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
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“DTS” is trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Features of This Player
Compatible with DVD, Video CD
and CD formats
DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos
shown below can be played back on PIONEER DVD
players. For more information on discs compatible with
this player, refer to the table below.
The disc format logos shown above are found on disc labels or
on disc jackets.
• To prevent malfunction, do not use an 8 cm (3 in.) adaptor (for
CDs).
• Discs other than the ones indicated above cannot be played
on this unit.
• DVDs that have incompatible region numbers, DVD-Audio,
DVD-ROM, and CD-ROM cannot be played on this unit. The
region number of the player can be found on the rear panel.
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Playing recordable CDs
• Note that this unit cannot record onto recordable discs.
• This unit can play music-use CD-R and CD-RW discs.
However, depending on the condition of the CD recorder
and the disc, you may find that not all discs will play
successfully. (For example, if the disc is scratched or dirty,
or if the player’s pickup lens is dirty.)
12 cm (5in.)/
single-sided
12 cm (5in.)/
double-sided
8 cm (3 in.)/
single-sided
8 cm (3 in.)/
double-sided
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO
Types of playable
discs and their marks
Diameter/
Playable sides Playback time
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
133 min.
242 min.
266 min.
484 min.
VIDEO CD
CD
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CD
CD
41 min.
75 min.
82 min.
150 min.
VIDEO CD single
CD single
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 1)
Max. 74
minutes
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 1)
Max. 20
minutes
Digital audio
Max. 74
minutes
12 cm (5 in.)/
single-sided
8 cm (3 in.)/
single-sided
12 cm (5 in.)/
single-sided
8 cm (3 in.)/
single-sided
Digital audio
Max. 20
minutes
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Compatible with a wide range of
DVD digital audio output formats
DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audio
formats (as of October 1998). The digital audio output
jacks of this player output Dolby Digital*2, DTS*3,
MPEG, and linear PCM digital bitstreams.
This player has a function that converts Dolby Digital and
MPEG audio formats into the linear PCM format. This
allows playback of DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital and
MPEG without the need for a decoder.
Convenient 5-disc changer
A disc that is currently playing can be easily exchanged
with four other discs. In addition, you can play your
favorite disc with the press of a button.
Smart CD mode for audio
Using this feature you can play only the CDs loaded in
the disc tray—automatically skipping over any DVDs or
Video CDs loaded—useful if you have a mixture of discs
loaded but only want to play music: you don't have to
keep track of what kind of disc is where in the disc tray.
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Wide range of DVD viewing options
Multi-Angle (page 32)
You can view scenes from different camera angles when
watching movies or other media with multiple angle
playback available.
Multiple Languages (page 34)
You can select the language on when watching movies
or other media that have multiple language and/or audio
soundtracks recorded on them.
Multi-Language Subtitles (page 35)
You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off
when watching movies or other media with subtitles
available.
This mark indicates this may not be possible with certain discs.
Energy-saving design
This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy
when this player is in standby mode.
Audio : 1 English
Dolby Digital
5.1CH
Audio : 2 Spanish
HELLO
HOLA
Dolby Digital
5.1CH
HELLO!
HOLA!
Subtitle :1 English Subtitle :2 Spanish
ANGLE : 3/4
ANGLE : 2/4
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 (i) appears to clarify the functions and
explain the options available. Below are just a few
examples.
Answer a few questions and
have all the necessary audio,
video, and on-screen
language adjustments set
automatically by the player
using the Setup Navigator
(page 18).
Audio1 Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo
Setup Navigator
Move
Exit
SETUP
Select
ENTER
Setup using the Setup Navigator
Setup Navigator
Auto Start Off
Start
Select the type of TV screen
you are using and the
preferred screen format
you’d like to use when
watching DVDs in the Video
menu (page 30).
Audio1 Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo
Picture Quality –
TV Screen
Move
Exit
16:9(Wide)
4:3(Pan&Scan)
4:3(Letter Box)
SETUP
Select your display preference
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How to Proceed in This
Manual
DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest
quality digital audio and video available today. The
amount of information that can be recorded onto a DVD
disc is remarkable, allowing it to offer numerous
functions and features available with no other format.
Because using the DVD player and DVDs may be
confusing at first, following the order below should help
you get through the important stages of getting set up
so you can start using your player as soon as possible.
Get familiar with the player.
Refer to the section
“Before Using”
on page 8 to
confirm that all the accessories were included with the
player. If you are new to DVD, it might be beneficial for
you to go through the
“Names and Functions”
section
starting on page 9 to get familiar with the parts and
buttons on the main unit and remote control as they will
be referred to throughout this manual.
There is also a list of terms that can be found on page 57
if you are having trouble understanding some of the
terminology associated with DVD.
Make the necessary connections.
No entertainment system seems to be set up exactly
the same way. The
“Making Connections”
section
starting on page 14 shows how video and audio
connections may be made to suit your home
entertainment system.
Set up the necessary player
menus.
Before you can begin to enjoy the benefits of the DVD
format, it is first necessary to set up the player to output
the video and audio information that corresponds to your
system. The section
“Setting Up the Player”
starting
on page 18 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 26, are also
used in a number of other functions. Learning the
procedure for operating these menus will make using
this player much easier and more enjoyable.
Play a disc.
When all the connections and setups have been made,
you are ready to play a DVD, Video CD, or CD with the
player. The section
“Getting Started Using Your DVD
Player”
starting on page 21 outlines the basic player
operations.
Enjoy the many features available.
Once you are comfortable using the basic player
functions, you are ready to take advantage of the various
options DVD and this player have to offer. The section
“Advanced Functions”
starting on page 38 describes
how to use the features available on many DVDs.
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 disc.
DVD player functions generally apply to titles on a disc or
chapters within a selected title. The player functions
available may also vary from title to title, depending on
the disc. When discs have a unique title division, it
should be noted that search and program functions may
be affected.
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.
Title 1
Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Chapter 2
DVD
Chapter 1
Video CD
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
CD
Track 2 Track 4Track 3Track 1 Track 5
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Table of contents
Before Using ........................................ 8
Checking Accessories .....................................8
Preparing the Remote Control.........................8
Names and Functions ......................... 9
Front Panel ......................................................9
Display Window.............................................10
Rear Panel .....................................................11
Remote Control .............................................12
Making Connections ......................... 14
Connecting Your DVD Player .........................14
Audio Connections ........................................15
Video Connections.........................................16
System Control Connections.........................17
Setting Up the Player ....................... 18
Using the Setup Navigator.............................18
Getting Started Using Your DVD
Player.............................................. 21
Playing DVDs, Video CDs and CDs................21
Changing discs ..............................................22
Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back ........24
Forward and Reverse Scanning.....................24
Resuming Playback from Where
You Stopped.............................................25
Stopping Playback and Switching
Power Off ................................................25
Adjusting Audio and Video
Settings .......................................... 26
Using the Setup Screen Menus ....................26
Changing to the Setup Screen “Expert”
Menu Mode .............................................27
Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be
Compatible with Your AV Component......28
Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio
Soundtrack ...............................................29
Setting the TV Screen Size ............................30
Selecting Picture Quality Appropriate for
Program Content......................................31
Switching the S-Video Output .......................31
Selecting the type of paused image to
display......................................................31
Setting the position of
the on-screen display ...............................31
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle
(Multi-Angle).............................................32
Setting the Language Options......... 33
Setting the on-screen display
(OSD) language ........................................33
Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences in
the Setup Screen Menus .........................33
Changing the Audio Language
(Multi-Language Function) .......................34
Selecting a Subtitle Language
(Multi-Language Subtitles) .......................35
Advanced Functions ......................... 38
Setting the Parental Lock Level.....................38
Turning the Screen Saver On and Off ............40
Changing the Background Color
of the Screen ...........................................40
Playing CDs Only (CD Mode).........................41
Still Frame/Slow Play/
Frame Advance Playback .........................42
Searching for a Title, Chapter, Track,
or Location on a Disc ...............................43
Repeat Play....................................................44
Random Play..................................................45
Playback in a Desired Order
(Program Play)..........................................46
Continuing Playback from a
Specified Location (Last Memory) ...........48
Memorizing Settings for Often
Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) ..........49
Viewing Disc Information ..............................50
Resetting the Player to System Settings.......51
Additional Information ..................... 52
Disc Care .......................................................52
For Proper and Long Use of This Unit ...........53
Language Code List.......................................54
Troubleshooting .............................................55
Terms .............................................................57
Specifications ................................................59
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Preparing the Remote Control
Inserting batteries into the remote
control
1 While pushing the tab on the battery
compartment cover
toward the center of
the remote, pull out
in the direction
indicated by the
arrow.
2 Insert batteries.
Make sure to match the
plus (+) and minus
(–) polarity guides on
the batteries with the
marks inside the
battery compartment.
3 Close the cover.
Notes
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• When replacing batteries, use all new batteries.
• When not using the remote control for a long period of time
(over 1 month), remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery corrosion. If battery leakage occurs,
wipe the battery liquid from the battery component, then
insert new batteries.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with
governmental regulations or environmental public
instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.
Remote control operation
When operating the remote control, point it at the
remote sensor (Î) 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.
Before Using
Checking Accessories
Please confirm that the following were received with the
player.
Audio cord
Video cord
Power cord (plug varies with the country/region, so
may not match the illustration)
Remote control unit
AA (R6P) dry cell batteries
Operating instructions (this manual)
30
30
7m (23ft.)
A
-
B
DISC
0
TOP MENU
MENU
STOP
STEP/SLOW
ENTER
5
5
5
5
4
¢
1
87
e
E
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3
REV FWD
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
CLEAR
C
12
3
4
5
6
7
89
0
+
10
SETUP
OPEN/
CLOSE
AUDIO SUBTITLE
ANGLE
PLAY
PAUSE
PROGRAM
REPEAT
RANDOM
Î
SEARCH MODE
REPEAT
DISC
1
4
2
5
3
CD MODE
CONDITION
MEMORY
LAST
MEMORY
DISPLAY
A-B
Notes
• Exposing the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong
light may cause faulty operation.
• If the CONTROL IN jack on the player’s rear panel is
connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of another
component, point the remote control at the other
component to operate the player. Operation will not be
possible when pointed at this player (page 17).
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Names and
Functions
1 STANDBY/ON button
Press to switch the player on or to put in standby
(pages 21, 25).
2 Disc tray
When loading a disc, place it in the disc tray with the
label side facing up (pages 21, 25).
3 DISC buttons
Use to select discs in the player directly (page 21).
4 0 OPEN/CLOSE button
Press to open and close the disc tray (pages 21, 25).
5 DISC SKIP button
During playback, press to start playing the next disc
in the player.
If the disc tray is open while no disc is playing, the
tray rotates one disc space.
If the disc tray was opened using the EXCHANGE
button, then pressing DISC SKIP rotates the disc
tray two disc spaces (pages 21, 22).
6 EXCHANGE button
Press during playback to open the disc tray without
stopping playback. Press again to close the disc tray
(page 22).
7 3 (play) button
Press to start or resume playback (pages 21, 25).
8 8 (pause) button
Press during playback to pause. Press again to
resume playback (page 42).
9 7 (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 25).
0 ¡ ¢ (forward) button
Press to advance to chapters/tracks. Press and hold
to perform fast-forward scanning (page 24).
- 4 1 (reverse) button
Press to go back to previous chapters/tracks. Press
and hold to perform reverse playback scanning
(pages 24).
= Display window
Displays system information (page 10).
~ Remote sensor
Point the remote control toward the remote sensor
to operate the player (page 8).
! RANDOM button
Press to play discs, titles, chapters or tracks in
random order (page 45).
@ CD MODE button and indicator
Switches CD mode on/off. The indicator lights when
on (page 41).
Front Panel
BEFORE USING/NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
DVD PLAYER
STANDBY/ON CD MODE
RANDOM
4 1¡ ¢
738
DISC SKIP
0
OPEN/CLOSE
EXCHANGE
DISC
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Display Window
1 DVD indicator
Lights when a DVD is loaded.
CD indicator
Lights when an audio CD is loaded.
VCD indicator
Lights when a Video CD is loaded.
2 1 DISC/ALL DISCS indicator
Lights during random or repeat play. If ALL Discs is
selected, ALL DISCS lights; if 1 Disc is selected,
DISC lights.
3 REPEAT indicator
Indicates that the Repeat function is on (page 44).
4 RANDOM indicator
Indicates that the Random function is on (page 45).
5 CONDITION indicator
Indicates that Condition Memory settings are
memorized for the currently loaded DVD (page 49).
6 LAST MEMORY indicator
Indicates the Last Memory location is recorded in
memory for the currently loaded DVD or Video CD
(page 48).
7 (angle) Indicator
Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress (page
32).
8 GUI indicator
Indicates an on-screen menu operation is being
performed.
9 REMAIN indicator
Indicates that the remaining playback time of a title
or chapter/track is being displayed.
0 TOTAL indicator
Indicates that the total number of titles/chapters or
tracks is being displayed (page 51).
- TRK indicator
Indicates a track number is being displayed.
CHP indicator
Indicates a chapter number is being displayed.
= Disc tray/Disc indicator
means that a disc is loaded in that position. In CD
mode, indicates a CD. (However, if the player has
not yet determined whether a disc is loaded it also
lights.)
~ Counter display
Displays the playback mode, type of disc, title and
chapter/track numbers, playback time, etc.
! TITLE indicator
Indicates a title number is being displayed.
@ DISC number indicator
Shows the disc number currently in the play
position.
# DOLBY DIGITAL indicator
Indicates Dolby Digital audio playback.
TITLE
DVD
VCD
CD
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Rear Panel
1 VIDEO OUT jack
Connect to the video input on a TV or monitor or AV
amplifier or receiver with video input capability.
When using this output, be sure to set VIDEO OUT
SELECT to the left position (pages 14, 16).
2 S-VIDEO OUT jack
If your TV or monitor has an S-video input, clear
picture reproduction is possible by connecting the
player to your TV or monitor via the S-Video jack.
When using this output, be sure to set VIDEO OUT
SELECT to the left position (page 16).
3 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
If your TV or monitor has component video inputs,
you can produce a higher quality picture on your TV
or monitor by connecting to the component video
outputs on this unit. When using these jacks, be
sure to set VIDEO OUT SELECT to the right position
(page 16).
4 VIDEO OUT SELECT switch
Use to set which output is used to output the video
signals. Select either video/S-video or component
video signal output depending on the connections
you make (page 16).
5 AC IN power cord connection terminal (plug
varies with the country/region, so may not
match the illustration)
Use to connect the power cord to the wall outlet
(page 14).
6 TV SYSTEM switch* (except for U.S. and
Canadian models)
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 17).
7 CONTROL IN jack
Use to connect this player to another component
bearing the Pioneer Î mark. This lets you control
this unit as though it were a component in a system.
Player operations are then performed by pointing the
remote control at the component that the player is
connect to (page 17).
8 DIGITAL OUT jacks (coaxial, optical (OPT.))
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 (pages 15).
9 AUDIO OUT jacks
Use to output two-channel audio (analog) to the
audio stereo inputs on a TV or stereo amplifier. If you
are connecting to a receiver that has both digital and
analog input jacks for DVD player connection, it may
be beneficial to make both connections (pages 14,
15).
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
CONTROL
AUDIO OUT
AC IN
VIDEO OUT
2
L
1
R
DIGITAL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
Y
P
B
P
R
OPT.
PAL
AUTO
NTSC
TV SYSTEM
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8
9
(*The TV SYSTEM switch is not present on U.S. and Canadian models.)
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Remote Control
=
Stereo = 1/L (Left) = 2/R (Right)
A-B
DISC
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MENU
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OPEN/
CLOSE
AUDIO SUBTITLE
ANGLE
PLAY
PAUSE
PROGRAM
REPEAT
RANDOM
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SEARCH MODE
REPEAT
DISC
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CD MODE
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MEMORY
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(Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.)
1 LAST MEMORY button
You can resume DVD or Video CD playback from the
point you last watched even if the disc is removed
from the player. Press LAST MEMORY during
playback to set a Last Memory point. When you
want to resume playback of that disc, press LAST
MEMORY in the stop mode and playback starts
from the memorized point. Last Memory locations
can be stored for up to 5 DVDs and 1 Video CD (page
48).
2 (standby/on) button
Press to switch the player on or to put in standby
(pages 21, 25).
3 AUDIO button
Press repeatedly to select one of the audio
languages programmed on a DVD (page 34).
For Video CD and CD, each press changes the audio
output as follows.
4 SUBTITLE button
Press repeatedly to select one of the subtitle
languages programmed on a DVD or to turn the
subtitles off (page 35).
5 SETUP button*
Press when the player is in either play or stop mode
to open and close the Setup screen (page 18, 26).
6 MENU button*
Use to display or close the DVD menu screen (page
23).
7 Cursor buttons (2/3/5/∞)*
Use to move through the options on menu screens
and to change settings.
8 PREV 4 button (previous)
During playback, press PREV 4 to go back to a
previous chapter/track (page 24).
9 STOP 7 button
Press to stop playback. Pressing once enables
playback to resume from a point shortly before the
location where it was stopped. Pressing twice
causes the disc to return to the beginning of the disc
when playback starts again (page 25).
0 STEP/SLOW e/E buttons
Press STEP/SLOW E during playback to view
slow playback. In pause mode, press STEP/SLOW
E to advance DVDs and Video CDs frame by frame
and STEP/SLOW e to back up a few frames at a
time (page 42).
- Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)*
Use to perform direct title and chapter/track
searches, and to input numerical values.
= PROGRAM button
You can program titles, chapters, or tracks to play
back in a desired order. Programs can be a
maximum of 24 steps.(pages 46, 47).
~ REPEAT button
During playback of a DVD, press once to repeat
playback of the current chapter, and twice to repeat
playback of the current title. During playback of a
Video CD or CD, press once to repeat playback of
the current track, twice to repeat playback of the
current disc, and 3 times to repeat all the discs
loaded in the player (page 44).
! DISC buttons (1-5)
Use to select discs in the player directly (page 21).
@ CD MODE button
Switches CD mode on/off (page 41).
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# 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 49).
$ OPEN/CLOSE 0 button
Press to open or close the disc tray (pages 21, 25).
% ANGLE button
Some DVDs are recorded with various camera angle
playback options. Press ANGLE repeatedly to
display different camera angles (page 32).
^ DISPLAY button
Press during playback to display statistical disc
information. Press repeatedly to display different
information (page 50).
& 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 23).
* RETURN button*
Use to go one menu back (current settings are
maintained). Use RETURN when you do not
want to change the option setting in a menu.
( ENTER button*
Use to implement settings selected with the cursor
buttons or to set items highlighted in a menu.
) NEXT ¢ button
During playback, press NEXT ¢ to advance to the
next chapter/track (page 24).
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
_ PAUSE 8 button
Press to pause playback of a disc. Press again to
resume playback (page 42).
+ PLAY 3 button
Press to start disc playback (pages 21, 25).
¡ 1 REV/FWD ¡ (fast reverse/forward)
buttons
During playback of DVD and Video CD, press
FWD ¡ to perform fast forward scanning. Press
REV 1 to perform fast reverse scanning of DVD
and Video CD. When a CD is loaded, audio scanning
is performed (page 24).
™ CLEAR button (C)
Works in conjunction with a number of player
functions. Use to cancel repeat and random
playback, and to edit programs.
£ SEARCH MODE button
Press to perform a title, chapter/track or elapsed
time search (page 43).
¢ REPEAT A-B button
Press at the beginning and end of the section you
want to repeat or to mark a location you want to
return to (page 44).
∞ RANDOM button
Press to play discs, titles, chapters or tracks in
random order (page 45).
14
Making
Connections
Connection Guide
The illustration on this page shows the basic setup using
the audio and video cords included with this player. Use
this illustration as a guide to setting up your home
system.
An explanation of each type of audio and video
connection available can be found on pages 15 to 17 . 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 19).
Additionally, you can use the [TV Screen] setting in the
Setup screen Video menu (page 30).
Notes
• When making connections to this unit or when changing
connections, check that the unit is off by pressing
STANDBY/ON making sure that nothing is being
displayed in the display window, and then unplug the
power cord from the power outlet.
• The 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.
Connecting Your DVD Player
Unlike any other audiovisual media format, DVD offers a
wide array of audio and video output options which
allows playback to be enjoyed in any number of system
configurations from a standard TV with stereo audio
input to a home theater system with a TV or monitor and
full surround sound capabilities.
Audio cord
(Included)
Video cord
(Included)
TV or monitor
Make video connections from the VIDEO
OUT jack 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).
Finally, connect to a
power outlet.
CONTROL
AUDIO OUT
AC IN
VIDEO OUT
2
L
1
R
DIGITAL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
Y
P
B
P
R
OPT.
PAL
AUTO
NTSC
TV SYSTEM
S-VIDEO INVIDEO IN
LR
AUDIO IN
15
MAKING CONNECTIONS
Audio Connections
This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and
also analog audio output formats.
Digital Audio Connections:
You can enjoy the digital audio recorded on DVD, Video
CD or CD 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 the
[Digital Jack] setting in the Setup Navigator to best
reflect the type of system you are using (page 20).
Additionally, the digital audio settings can be adjusted
manually in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu (page 28-
29).
DIGITAL OUT (Optical)
The digital signal is transmitted as light pulses through a
fiber-optic cable.
• Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with
built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder.
• Use a fiber-optic cable (not supplied) to connect the
DIGITAL OUT OPT (optical digital output) on the
player to the optical digital input on an AV amplifier or
receiver.
DIGITAL OUT (Coaxial)
The digital signal is transmitted electronically through a
coaxial cable.
• Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with
built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder.
• Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the
DIGITAL OUT (coaxial digital output) on the player to
the coaxial digital input on an AV amplifier or receiver.
AV amplifier or receiver with
built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or
MPEG decoder
CONTROL
AUDIO OUT
AC IN
VIDEO OUT
2
L
1
R
DIGITAL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
Y
PB
PR
OPT.
PAL
AUTO
NTSC
TV SYSTEM
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL OUT
OPT.
Analog Audio Connection:
AUDIO OUT
• Make analog audio connections to a stereo amplifier
or receiver.
• Analog audio connections can also be made to a TV or
monitor with stereo input jacks.
• Use the supplied audio cord to connect one of the
AUDIO OUT jack on the player to the audio input on
the stereo amplifier or receiver.
• When making analog audio connections, be sure to
match the color of the plugs with the color of the
jacks (red and white).
Stereo amplifier or receiver
CONTROL
AUDIO OUT
AC IN
VIDEO OUT
2
L
1
R
DIGITAL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
Y
PB
PR
OPT.
PAL
AUTO
NTSC
TV SYSTEM
AUDIO IN
LR
AUDIO OUT
2
L1R
AV amplifier or receiver with
built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or
MPEG decoder
CONTROL
AUDIO OUT
AC IN
VIDEO OUT
2
L
1
R
DIGITAL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
Y
P
B
P
R
OPT.
PAL
AUTO
NTSC
TV SYSTEM
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL OUT
OPT.
16
Video Connections
This player features S-video, composite, and component
video output possibilities.
Check the manual supplied with your TV or monitor to
determine the best possible connection for your system.
In addition to making physical connections to your TV or
monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size.
You can use the [Setup Navigator] in the Setup screen
General to set whether you are using a wide screen or
standard size TV or monitor (page 19). Additionally, you
can use the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen
Video menu (page 30).
S-VIDEO OUT
• Make S-video connections to a TV or monitor with Svideo input to produce a high quality video image.
• Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-
VIDEO OUT jack on the player to S-video input on the
TV or monitor.
• When using this jack, be sure to set VIDEO OUT
SELECT to the left position.
VIDEO OUT
• Make composite video connections to a standard TV
or monitor with a video input jack.
• Use the supplied video cable to connect the VIDEO
OUT jack on the player to the video input on the TV or
monitor.
• Be sure to match the color of the plug with the color
of the jack (yellow).
• When using this jack, be sure to set VIDEO OUT
SELECT to the left position.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
• Make component video connections to a TV or
monitor with component inputs to produce a higher
quality video image.
• Use a component video cable or 3 video cords (not
supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks on the player to the component jacks on the
monitor.
• When making component video connections, make
sure to set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the
rear panel of the player to the right to assign
component video output.
TV or
monitor
CONTROL
AUDIO OUT
AC IN
VIDEO OUT
2
L
1
R
DIGITAL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
Y
PB
PR
OPT.
PAL
AUTO
NTSC
TV SYSTEM
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
VIDEO OUT
TV or
monitor
CONTROL
AUDIO OUT
AC IN
VIDEO OUT
2
L
1
R
DIGITAL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
Y
PB
PR
OPT.
PAL
AUTO
NTSC
TV SYSTEM
S-VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
TV or monitor
CONTROL
AUDIO OUT
AC IN
VIDEO OUT
2
L
1
R
DIGITAL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
Y
P
B
P
R
OPT.
PAL
AUTO
NTSC
TV SYSTEM
Y
P
B
P
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
P
B
P
R
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
17
MAKING CONNECTIONS
System Control Connections
Using a commercially available cord with a mini plug
(3.5 mm dia. with no resistance) to connect this player’s
CONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of
another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark, you
can control the player as though it were a component in
a system (system control).
• 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.
• When controlling as a system, be sure to make a
connection to the amplifier using an audio or video
cord, even when using only digital components.
• For details, refer to the operation manuals of the
connected components.
Pioneer component with Î mark.
CONTROL
AUDIO OUT
AC IN
VIDEO OUT
2
L
1
R
DIGITAL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
Y
P
B
P
R
OPT.
PAL
AUTO
NTSC
TV SYSTEM
CONTROL
OUT
CONTROL
IN
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 = NTSC conversion is possible on
Video CDs. PAL = 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.
About MOD. (Modulation) PAL
• 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.
• 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 not a
malfunction; it is caused by the NTSC = PAL
conversion.
NTSC
PAL
AUTO
TV SYSTEM
Type
DVD
Video CD
CD, No disc
Format
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
Disc Output format
Position of TV SYSTEM switch
NTSC PAL AUTO
NTSC MOD. PAL NTSC
PAL PAL
NTSC MOD. PAL NTSC
NTSC PAL PAL
NTSC PAL NTSC or PAL
18
Setting Up the
Player
Using the Setup Navigator
The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the
process of getting the DVD player ready to perform.
Designed as a series of on-screen multiple-choice
questions, the Setup Navigator automatically sets the
audio, video, and language settings according to how the
questions are answered. Once this procedure is
complete, it will be possible to begin using the DVD
player to enjoy DVDs.
The procedure on this page describes the operations
necessary to function within the Setup Navigator
screens. A detailed description of the contents of each
question that appears on the screen can be found on
the following pages.
When setting up for the first time
Some DVDs start playing automatically when loaded in
the player. Because the Setup Navigator cannot be used
if a disc is playing, it is recommended to set up the
player using the Setup Navigator before loading a DVD
for the first time. If a DVD has been loaded, be sure to
press STOP 7 before proceeding.
1 Press ( STANDBY/ON on the front
panel ).
2 Press SETUP.
When SETUP is pressed for the first time, the
following screen appears. Though the Setup
Navigator may be used more than once, this screen
only appears the first time SETUP is pressed.
3 Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to make a
selection.
• If you are going to use the Setup Navigator, it is
not necessary to change the setting on the first
screen. Please proceed to the next step.
• If you do not want to set up the player using
the Setup Navigator, use the cursor button
(∞) to select [Auto Start Off] at this time.
The Setup Navigator function may still be used at
a later time in manual Setup screen menu
operation (page 26).
4 Press ENTER.
The selection is entered and the next Setup
Navigator screen appears.
Use steps 3 and 4 as a basis for entering selections on
the all of the Setup Navigator screens described on the
following pages.
To change the answer to a prior question
Use the cursor button (2) to return to previous
screens. Please note, however, that you cannot go
forward using the cursor button (3), so it will be
necessary to answer all the questions that occur after
the screen that was returned to.
To exit the Setup Navigator
Press SETUP while on any of the screens to exit the
Setup Navigator. Please note that if the Setup Navigator
is exited before all the questions are answered, no
settings are changed.
To return to the Setup screen
Press RETURN . The Setup Navigator is exited and
the Setup screen General menu screen appears. Please
note that no settings are changed if RETURN is
pressed before the Setup Navigator is finished.
1
2
3
4
1
A-B
DISC
0
TOP MENU
MENU
STOP
STEP/SLOW
ENTER
5
5
5
5
4
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PREV
NEXT
RETURN
CLEAR
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4
5
6
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SETUP
OPEN/
CLOSE
AUDIO SUBTITLE
ANGLE
PLAY
PAUSE
PROGRAM
REPEAT
RANDOM
Î
SEARCH MODE
REPEAT
DISC
1
4
2
5
3
CD MODE
CONDITION
MEMORY
LAST
MEMORY
DISPLAY
A-B
DVD PLAYER
STANDBY/ON CD MODE
RANDOM
4 1 ¡ ¢
7 38
DISC SKIP
0
OPEN/CLOSE
EXCHANGE
DISC
1 2 3 4 5
Audio1 Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo
Setup Navigator
Move
Exit
SETUP
Select
ENTER
Setup using the Setup Navigator
Setup Navigator
Auto Start Off
Start
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