Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research for consumer
products and this unit incorporates the latest technological
developments.
We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD player.
Thank you for your support.
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
[For U.S. 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.
THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND
THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM
MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS 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.
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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.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 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.
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Fig. A
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.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
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
Important
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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.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.
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.
[For Canadian model]
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
[Pour le mod le Canadien]
Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada.
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Important
Disc Types Compatible with This Unit
This player is DVD, CD, and Video CD compatible.
The marks shown below are found on disc labels or on disc
jackets.
÷ This player can play all discs bearing the marks below without
the need for an adaptor.
÷ To prevent malfunction, do not use an 8 cm (3 in.) adaptor (for
CDs).
This unit is NTSC compatible (the U.S. and Canadian TV system).
You cannot use discs other than those shown below.
Types of playable
discs and their marks
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CD
Diameter/Playable
sides
DVD VIDEO*
12 cm (5in.)/
single-sided
12 cm (5in.)/
double-sided
DVD VIDEO*
8 cm (3 in.)/
single-sided
8 cm (3 in.)/
double-sided
VIDEO CD
12 cm (5 in.)/single-sided
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
Playback time
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
133 min. (4.7 GB)
242 min. (8.5 GB)
266 min. (9.4 GB)
484 min. (17GB)
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
41 min.
75 min.
82 min.
150 min.
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 1)
Max. 74 minutes
■ About disc composition
CD and Video CD discs are divided into units referred to as
tracks. (Generally, 1 song corresponds to 1 track. Additionally,
some tracks are divided into units referred to as indexes.)
Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5
CD
Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4
VIDEO CD
DVD discs are divided into units referred to as titles, and these
titles are divided into chapters. Additionally, menu screens do
not belong to any title. Usually for movies etc., 1 movie
corresponds to one title. On Karaoke discs, 1 song has 1 title.
It is not uncommon, however, for discs to have a unique title
division, and it should be noted that search and program modes
may be affected in these cases.
Title 1
Chapter 2Chapter 1
Chapter 1Chapter 2
Title 2
CD
VIDEO CD single
8 cm (3 in.)/single-sided
CD
12 cm (5 in.)/
single-sided
CD single
8 cm (3 in.)/
single-sided
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 1)
Max. 20 minutes
Digital audio
Max. 74 minutes
Digital audio
Max. 20 minutes
Discs other than the ones indicated above cannot be played
on this unit.
To avoid damage etc., do not play any discs other than those
indicated above.
Ex: DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD that has adifferent
region No. than this unit, etc. (Refer to“Terms” on page
57)
DVD
■About disc operation
On some DVD discs, operation methods may change or
specific operations may be prohibited according to the
intentions of the disc’s manufacturer. Because of this,
operation methods may differ depending on the disc, or some
specific functions may not be operable. When operation of a
function prohibited by the disc is attempted on a PIONEER
DVD player, a prohibited mark will be displayed on the screen.
Additionally, on discs where interactive operation is possible
through menu operation or through operation during playback,
because discs are not completely continuous, but rather
divided into sections, some operation for functions such as
repeat or programming etc., may not be possible. On PIONEER
DVD players, a prohibited mark will be displayed on the screen
in these instances.
Disc prohibited mark
Prohibited by player mark
Disc Types Compatible with This Unit
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See What You Can Do
DVD, VideoCD (PBC compatible) and CD discs can be played back on PIONEER
DVD players
Compatible with a wide range of DVD audio output
DVD discs are recorded in one of the following 4 types of digital audio formats (as of July 1998). The digital audio output jacks
of this player output any of the following digital audio signals.
• DOLBY DIGITAL*
Surround system for theaters. By connecting this unit to a Dolby Digital decoder or an AV amplifier with a built-in Dolby
Digital decoder, DVD discs recorded in Dolby Digital audio can be played back in Dolby Digital surround sound.
• DTS**
Surround standard different from Dolby Digital. This format is already in use in many theaters. By connecting this unit to
a DTS decoder or an AV amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder, the DTS audio of DVD discs recorded in this format can be
enjoyed.
• MPEG
By connecting this unit to an MPEG decoder or an AV amplifier with a built-in MPEG decoder, the MPEG audio of DVD
discs recorded in this format can be enjoyed.
• Linear PCM
Same digital audio format as on CDs. Digital audio can be enjoyed by connecting this unit to an amplifier with a built-in
D/A converter. Additionally, 2 channel analog audio is output from the audio output jacks.
However, audio will not be output from the analog audio output jacks.
This player has a conversion function for converting Dolby Digital and MPEG audio into the Linear PCM format.
This allows playback of CDs with the regular playback system without the need for a special convertor.
3-dimensional audio with 2 front speakers (page 38)
Setting the Virtual Dolby Surround mode to "VDD" or "VDS" creates a 3-dimensional sound without the need for surround
speakers.
Frequencies above 20KHz will be reproduced with master like quality as natural
wave forms (Legato Link conversion)
Legato Link conversion estimates recording signals according to the original I/f attenuation characteristic in order to reproduce
frequency component of signals that are not recorded in the frequency band of the format (above 20kHz). Wave form
sound very close to the original is created for audio reproduction.
Operation while viewing menu screens (GUI: Graphical User Interface) (page 30)
DVDs come recorded with their own original menus. These menus are operated with the direction buttons. With the
PIONEER player, the player’s menus can be used for operation even with discs that have not been recorded with menus.
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.
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See What You Can Do
See What You Can Do
For some dises, the function is impossible.
A wide range of DVD features are available for your enjoyment
• Multiple Languages (page 40)
With discs that have multiple language soundtracks recorded
on them, you can select the desired language.
• Multi-Language Subtitles (page 41)
You can select a desired subtitle language when watching movies
and other videos.
• Multi-Aspect (page 34)
For this discs with wide screen format, the screen size can be
selected from among the wide, Letter Box and Pan & Scan formats.
• Multi-Angle (page 41)
Lets you view scenes from different camera angles.
• Parental Level (page 32)
Lets you select a “parental level” (user restriction level) to
prevent children from viewing undesirable material.
HELLO
HOLA
AUDIO: 1AUDIO: 2
PARENTAL
STOP
CURENT LEVEL · LEVEL6
MAIN
CODE
0000
SETUP
ENTER CODE NUMBER
TO CHANGE THE LEVEL.
MENUENTER
EXITENTER RETURN
• Picture quality adjustment function (DNR) (page 36)
Picture quality can be adjusted according to the disc being played.
Energy-Saving Design
• This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched standby (during standby).
• Regarding the value of the power consumption in standby mode, refer to “Specifications” on page 60.
How to use this operating instructions
Explanations in this manual are grouped into the following 5
sections:
Preparation
This section explains accessory part
confirmation, how to load batteries in the remote
control unit, and how to make connections.
Basic Operation
Set-up
Detailed
Operation
Others
Information
This section explains basic functions such as
playback and shutdown.
This section explains a wide range of functions
related to basica system operations.
This section explains applied operations such
as program setup, repeat playback etc.
This section explains other important items
concerning this player.
The following logo marks are used throughout this
manual.
Indicates explanations concerning DVD
functions.
Indicates explanations concerning CD
functions.
Indicates explanations concerning VideoCD
functions.
Indicates important points concerning
Tips
operation of this unit.
Note
memo
Indicates explanations of precautions
concerning operation of the unit.
Indicates suggestions and other
supplementary explanations.
See What You Can Do
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Contents
Preparation
Basic Operation
Set-Up
Connecting the PlayerConnection example 1. AV amp
Connection example 2. AV amplifier with digital input for Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Connection example 3. Digital recording components
Connection example 4. To a TV with video input
Connection example 5. To a TV with component video input
Names and FunctionsRemote Control
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Display Window
Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs
Chapter (Track) Skip/Skip Back
Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF
About the main menu
Changing Settings
Changing Picture and Sound Quality
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory)
Selecting Languages (Multi-Language)
Changing Audio Type
Selecting Subtitle a Language (Multi-Language Subtitles)
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)
Viewing Disc Information
Detailed Operation
Other Information
Continuing Playback from Where You Stopped
Searching For a Desired Video Scene (Title search)
Searching for a Desired Video Scene/Audio Track (Chapter/Track Search)
Playback in a Desired Order (Program Play)
Repeat Play
Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance
Random Play
For Proper and Long Use
Troubleshooting
Terms
Language Code List
Specifications
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Applicable discs
DVDCD
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VIDEO CD
Preparation
Operation
Basic
Setup
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Operation
Detailed
Information
Other
Contents
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Introduction
THX
With their experience in movie making and DVD mastering, Lucasfilm engineers researched the capabilities of the DVD
format. They have identified many key areas of importance that are necessary to ensure the highest quality possible for
video and audio playback.
The Home THX DVD specification was created to realize the full potential of the format.
The THX DVD program is a number of technical and performance specifications developed to make certain that the audio
and video quality of every DVD recording is reproduced as accurately as possible.
Thus exploiting the medium’s maximum potential.
Pioneer and THX have engineered this product to give maximum performance
and quality.
Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucasfilm
and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.
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Introduction
Before Using
Check accessories
Audio cord
Video cord
Power cord
Remote control unit
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Other included items:
÷ Warranty card
(Region number 1 models only.)
÷ Operating Instructions
(this manual)
Batteries ... 2
(AA/R6P)
Inserting batteries into the remote control
1
2
3
While pressing the back
cover, pull out in the
direction indicated by the
arrow.
Insert batteries.
Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus
(–) polarity guides on the batteries with the
marks inside the battery compartment.
Note
Close the cover.
◆ 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.
Before Using
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Preparation
Connecting the Player
Connection example 1. AV amp .............................. 15
Connection example 2. AV receiver with
Preparation
Preparation
digital input for Dolby Digital (AC-3) ................... 16
This player’s Analog copy protect technology is copy guarded. If you connect the
player to a TV via a VCR, or record and playback the contents of a disc with a VCR,
the playback picture may not be normal.
The video output system on this unit can be widely separated into two types.
1. S-Video output and VIDEO output (connection example 1, 2, 4)
2. Component video output (connection example 5)
Preparation
Information
Other
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Connecting the Player
When making connection, to this unit or when changing connections, always be sure to check that the
unit in standby by pressing the STANDBY/ON switch, and unplug the power cord from the power
outlet.
Please also refer to the operating instructions for the components that you are connecting to (AV amplifier,
TV etc.).
Video out (Video cord)
Coaxial digital out
(Coaxial cable)
• Connect plugs to the terminals that match the plug’s
color (white, red, yellow, and black).
• Connection cords that we recommend be connected are indicated in grey tone ( ).
If you cannot use the connection cords we recommend, use the light grey tone ( ) cords.
• As DVDs have various audio formats depending on the disc, after making connections, use the menu on this unit to set the
output to the setting that matches the disc. (Page 35)
• Connection method will differ depending on the components being connected.
Select the component that you are connecting from the list below.
Component being connected to this unit
AV amplifier with built-in Dolby Digital decoder
AV amplifier with built-in DTS decoder
AV amplifier with built-in MPEG decoder
AV amplifier with built-in D/A convertor
Amplifier other than those above or stereo amplifier
Digital recording component such as MD or CD-R etc.
TV with video input
TV with component input
Audio out (Audio cord)
S-Video out (S-Video cable)
• Connect the TV with S-VIDEO terminal to the S VIDEO OUT
terminal of this player.
Connection example reference
Connection example 1 (Page 15)
Connection example 1 (Page 15)
Connection example 1 (Page 15)
Connection example 2 (Page 16)
Connection example 2 (Page 16)
Connection example 3 (Page 17)
Connection example 4 (Page 18)
Connection example 5 (Page 19)
Optical digital out
(Optical fiber cable)
Output setup on this unit
(This list is for changing the
setting of initial setup. For
details refer to page 35.)
Initial setting is left as is
Set DTS ON
MPEG
DOLBY DIGITAL = PCM
Initial setting is left as is
DOLBY DIGITAL = PCM,
MPEG = PCM
Initial setting is left as is
Initial setting is left as is
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Connecting the Player
Connecting the Player
Connection example 1.
AV amplifier with built-in decoder
Use this connection to connect an:
• AV amplifier with built-in Dolby
Digital (AC-3) decoder
• AV amplifier with built-in DTS
decoder AV
• AV amplifier with built-in MPEG
decoder, etc.
• Connect the digital output jacks of this player to the digital input jacks (Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS, MPEG) of the decoder
included AV amplifier.
• Set the DIG. OUTPUT on the menu during stop mode to match the connected AV amplifier. (Page 35)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
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VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
R
1
2
S-VIDEO IN
L
Optical
fiber
cable
CONTROL
OUT
AC-3/PCM
DIGITAL IN
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
OPT.
CONTROL
IN
OUT
LD
1
2
S-VIDEO OUT
1
12
2
When connecting to the
digital inputs of an AV
amplifier with built-in
decoder.
AC IN
Finally, connect
to a home wall
outlet.
S-Video cable
Preparation
Preparation
Operation
Operation
Basic
Basic
Setup
Setup
Coaxial cable
Cord with a mini plug
AV amplifier with with
built-in decoder
Accessory video cord
(no resistance, 3.5ø)
Center speaker
Surround
speaker
Front
speaker
Sub
woofer
Front
speaker
Surround
speaker
Audio output connection can be
made using either the COAXIAL
DIGITAL output or the OPTICAL
DIGITAL output and video output
connection can be made using either
the S VIDEO OUT or the VIDEO
Diagram of example component set
up for DVD surround audio.
OUT.
• When connecting to a component bearing the PioneerÎmark:
If you use a commercially available cord with a mini plug (no resistance) to connect this player’s CONTROL IN jack to the
CONTROL OUT jack of another 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 by pointing the remote control at it and pressing
buttons. Point the remote control unit at the component (AV amplifier etc.) connected to the CONTROL OUT jack for operation.
• When controlling as a system, be sure to make connection to the amplifier using an audio cord or a video cord even when
using only digital components.
• For more details, refer to the connected component’s operating
instructions.
Note
Cables can be found at your local audio/video dealer.
There will be no sound output from the AUDIO OUT
jacks during DTS audio playback.
Operation
Detailed
Information
Other
Connecting the Player
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Connecting the Player
Connection example 2.
AV amplifier without built-in
decoder
By connecting to a regular AV
amplifier or stereo amplifier,
you can enjoy playback with
improved sound quality.
• Connect this player’s audio output jacks to an amp’s CD, LD, AUX or other audio input jacks. (Do not connect to PHONO jacks.)
• For video output, connect this unit’s video output to the amplifier’s video input. Either the S-VIDEO OUT jack or VIDEO OUT jack
can be used for connection. Digital output connection can be made using either the COAXIAL DIGITAL output or the OPTICAL
DIGITAL output.
• Surround sound can be enjoyed with amplifiers that have a built-in Dolby Pro Logic decorder.
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
AUDIO OUT
L
R
C
B
1
C
R
2
S- VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
S-Video cable
AC IN
RL
AUDIO IN
Accessory audio cord
Finally, connect
to a home wall
outlet.
Coaxial cable
Optical fiber
cable
DIGITAL OUT
12
DIGITAL IN
CONTROL
OUT
Cord with a mini plug
(no resistance, 3.5ø)
VIDEO OUT
OPT.
CONTROL
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
1
12
2
Accessory video cord
AV amplifier
• When connecting to a component bearing the PioneerÎmark:
If you use a commercially available cord with a mini plug (no resistance) to connect this player’s CONTROL IN jack to the
CONTROL OUT jack of another 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 by pointing the remote control at it and pressing
buttons. Point the remote control unit at the component (AV amplifier etc..) connected to the CONTROL OUT jack for operation.
• When controlling as a system, be sure to make connection to the amplifier using an audio cord or a video cord, even
when using only digital components.
• For more details, refer to the connected component’s operating instructions.
Note
Cables can be found at your local audio/video dealer.
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Connecting the Player
Connecting the Player
Connection example 3.
Digital recording components
such as an MD, CD-R or DAT
Digital recording components
Make either optical digital or digital output (Coaxial) connection.
• When making optical digital connection, connect this unit’s optical digital output jack to the optical digital input jack on the
recording component.
• When making coaxial digital connection, connect this unit’s coaxial digital output jack to the coaxial digital input jack on the
recording component.
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
AUDIO OUT
L
R
C
B
1
C
R
2
Coaxial cable
Optical
fiber cable
DIGITAL IN
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
OPT.
CONTROL
IN
OUT
2
S-VIDEO OUT
1
12
2
Digital recorder
(MD, CD-R, DAT, etc.)
can be connected.
AC IN
Finally, connect
to a home wall
outlet.
Preparation
Preparation
Operation
Operation
Basic
Basic
Setup
Setup
Note
When recording a Dolby Digital compatible DVD, set the
“DOLBY DIGITAL” setting of “DIGITAL OUTPUT” to
“DOLBY DIGITAL = PCM”. (Page 35)
Also, when recording an MPEG compatible DVD, set
“MPEG” of “DIGITAL OUTPUT” to “MPEG = PCM”.
When the DVD has been recorded in the Dolby Digital
(AC-3) or MPEG format, leaving the setting as “DOLBY
DIGITAL” or “MPEG” will result in noise being recorded.
Additionally, copying of some discs is prohibited.
Cables can be found at your local audio/video dealer.
Operation
Detailed
Information
Other
Connecting the Player
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Connecting the Player
Select one of the following ways to connect the player to your TV.
Connection example 4.
To a TV with video input
INPUT
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
If your TV has a video input,
and it is available for use, this
is the easiest way to hook up
the player.
• Connect plugs to the terminals that match the plug’s color (white, red, yellow).
• Clearer picture reproduction is possible by connecting the TV’s S-Video input terminal to this unit’s S-VIDEO OUT jack.
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
OPT.
CONTROL
IN
Accessory video cord
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
1
OUT
12
2
Y
AUDIO OUT
L
R
C
B
1
C
R
2
AC IN
Finally, connect
to a home wall
outlet.
For stereo TV
with S-VIDEO
input
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN
RL
AUDIO IN
Accessory audio cord
S-Video cable
Note
Cables can be found at your local audio/video dealer.
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Connecting the Player
Connecting the Player
Connection example 5.
A better picture can be
viewed using a TV that has a
To a TV with component video
component video input.
input
• When this unit is combined with a TV that has component jacks, they can be used for video input. This produces higher quality
picture playback.
• Names of component input jacks will differ depending on the TV.
• If picture color becomes pale or hue changes, please make adjustment with the TV’s controls.
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
OPT.
CONTROL
IN
OUT
Accessory video cord
VIDEO OUT
1
2
S-VIDEO OUT
12
Y
AUDIO OUT
L
R
C
B
1
C
R
2
AC IN
Finally, connect
to a home wall
outlet.
Preparation
Preparation
Operation
Operation
Basic
Basic
Setup
Setup
R
VIDEO IN
Y
C
B
C
R
COMPONENT IN
Coaxial cable
AUDIO IN
Accessory audio cord
Note
Cables can be found at your local audio/video dealer.
Operation
Detailed
Information
Other
Connecting the Player
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Names and Functions
7Remote control
Subtitle button (SUBTITLE) z
STANBY/ON button ( ) ry
Audio switching button (AUDIO) ;
Mode button (MODE) h
✩ Title button (TITLE) tb
✩ Previous button (PREV 4)
toW
Play button (PLAY 3) r
Fast reverse button (REV 1) t
Stop button (STOP 7) y
Pause button (PAUSE 8) .Q
Program button (PROGRAM) ,
Chapter/time button (CHP/TIME) n
Repeat button (REPEAT) /
Repeat A-B button (REPEAT A-B) /
Jog mode button (JOG MODE)Q
Jog mode indicatorQ
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
PREV
4
REV
1
PAUSE
8
1234
6789
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT
JOG
MODE
MENU
2
ENTER
23
2
PLAYFWD
3¡
STOPSTEP
eE
7
REPEAT
LAST MEMO CONDITION
RANDOM
JOG & SHUTTLE
V
E
R
OPEN/
CLOSE
0
DISPLAY
RETURN
Open/Close button (OPEN/CLOSE 0)
ry
Angle button (ANGLE)z✩ Menu button (MENU)tio
Display button (DISPLAY)
✩ Return button (RETURN)
x
t,o,j
NEXT
¢
DIMMER
FL
DNR
5
0
A-B
+10
CLEAR
C
F
W
D
✩ Direction buttons (2 • 3 • 5 • ∞ )
t,h
✩ Enter button (ENTER)toh
✩ Next button (NEXT¢)toW
FL dimmer button (FL DIMMER)w
Forward button (FWD ¡)t
Digital noise reduction button (DNR)h
Step buttons (STEP e / E) Q
Clear button (CLEAR) ln.W
Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)
Condition button (CONDITION)l
Last Memory button (LAST MEMO)
v
Random button (RANDOM) W
Buttons indicated with are used
for menu operation.
Remote control operation
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 23 feet (7 m) from the player and within a 30° angle
each side of the sensor.
¶ 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 another component, point the remote control at that
component for operation. Operation is not possible when
pointed at this player (Pages 15,16).
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Names and Functions
Shuttle ring (SHUTTLE)t
Jog dial (JOG)Q
30°
7m
30°
7Front panel
STANDBY indicator (STANDBY)
r
Turned off when a disc other
than a DVD is played back.
Remote sensor
Open/Close 0 button ryDisc illumination
Stop 7 button
Names and Functions
Play/Pause 6 button r
y
Preparation
Preparation
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
DNR
STANDBY/ON
switch (
)
Digital Noise Reduction
indicator (DNR)
h
When DNR is selected, the
indicator lights up.
7Rear panel
Digital Output Jacks (Coaxial, Optical)
This is used for output of the digital audio signal
recorded on discs.
Set digital output to the setting suitable for the
amplifier used.(Page 35).
S-Video output jacks*
Video output jacks*
Display window
0
FL DIMMER
14¡¢
Forward ¡¢ button t
Reverse 41 button t
FL DIMMER button/
indicator
w
Component video
output jacks
Operation
Operation
Basic
£¥8
7
Basic
Setup
Setup
Operation
Detailed
DIGITAL OUT
OPT.
CONTROL
Control input jack
Control output jack
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
1
IN
OUT
12
2
Y
AUDIO OUT
L
R
C
B
1
C
R
2
AC IN
Information
Other
Audio output jacks*
Power cord connection
terminal
* There are two sets of outputs, 1 and
2, which you can simultaneously
connect. Connect 1 to the TV, and 2
to your AV amplifier.
Names and Functions
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21
7Display window
When the FL DIMMER button is pressed, the FL display’s brightness changes as follows:
Bright = Dim = Dark = FL OFF
5
Names and Functions
Indicates GUI operation
is being performed.
This lights during play of
a disc with a sampling
frequency of 96 kHz.
Indicates that a title
is being displayed
Indicates the playback
mode, title, type of disc,
etc.
96 kHz
Indicates location for Last
Memory is being recorded
in memory.
Indicates Multi-Angle
playback is in progress.
TITLE
GUI
Indicates that a chapter/
track is being displayed
ANGLE
CHP/TRK
LAST MEMO CONDITION
REMAIN TOTAL
Indicates total
playback time of side
Indicates remaining
playback time
Indicates that playback
settings (condition) have
been memorized.
Indicates Dolby Digital
playback
DOLBY
DIGITAL
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Names and Functions
Basic Operation
Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs..........................24
Chapter (Track) Skip/Skip Back ................................ 25
Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF ..........26
Preparation
Preparation
Operation
Operation
Basic
Basic
Setup
Setup
Basic Operation
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Operation
Detailed
Information
Other
Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs
2
5
4
5
memo
1
Previous
Fast
reverse
• Turn the TV’s power on and set its input to a position for DVD viewing (VIDEO etc.).
• When this unit is connected to a stereo, turn the power of the stereo’s components on.
STANDBY indicator
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
DNR
41 button
FL DIMMER
2
0
14¡¢
¡¢ button
£¥8
7
134
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
PREV
4
REV
1
PAUSE
8
1234
MENU
2
ENTER
23
2
PLAYFWD
3¡
STOPSTEP
eE
7
OPEN/
CLOSE
0
DISPLAY
RETURN
NEXT
¢
DIMMER
FL
DNR
5
Next
Fast
forward
Press the STANDBY/ON button.
1
¶
The STANDBY indicator on the player turns off.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button.
2
¶
Press the 0 button on the front of the player.
¶
The disc table comes out.
Load a disc.
3
¶
Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc
table guide to align the disc.
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REPEAT
A-B
0
+10
CLEAR
C
F
W
D
6789
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT
JOG
MODE
R
V
E
RANDOM
LAST MEMO CONDITION
JOG & SHUTTLE
Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs
Press the PLAY 3 button.
4
¶
Press the 6 button on the front of the player.
¶
The disc table will close, and playback will begin.
¶
Depending on the disc, a menu is displayed. If a menu
is displayed, refer to step 5.
Chapter (Track) Skip
23
ENTER
Forward/Skip Back
When a menu screen has been displayed
¶
Operate with the remote control unit.
Menu screens will be displayed for DVDs that have menu
screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control (PBC).
Ex:When a DVD that has
menu screens is loaded
TITLE MENU
1
POP
2
JAZZ
3
COUNTRY
4
R&B
CLASSICAL
5
Ex: When a Video CD that
includes Playback
Control is loaded
1
POP
2
JAZZ
3
COUNTRY
4
R&B
5
CLASSICAL
Skipping forward to the next chapter (track)
Press the NEXT ¢ button (The ¡
¢ button on the front panel).
¶
Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track).
¶
Press again to skip forward to the start of the next chapter (track).
Skipping back to the previous chapter (track)
Press the PREV 4 button (The
41 button on the front panel).
¶
Press once to skip back to the start of the chapter (track)
currently playing.
¶
Press again to skip back to the start of the previous chapter (track).
Fast forward
Please note that menu layout and operation method will differ
according to the disc used.
Select the item you want to view.
5
¶
When a DVD is loaded
Select the item with the direction buttons (2 • 3 • 5• ∞),
then press the ENTER button.
¶
When a Video CD is loaded
Use the number buttons to select the item.
PREV
4
REV
PLAY FWD
183¡
PAUSE
STOP STEP
7
1234
6789
PROGRAMCHP/TIMEREPEAT
JOG
LAST MEMO CONDITION
RANDOM
MODE
JOG & SHUTTLE
V
E
R
NEXT
¢
2
DIMMER
eE
REPEAT
A-B
CLEAR
F
W
D
Preparation
Preparation
Operation
Operation
Basic
Basic
Continue pressing the FWD
FL
DNR
5
0
+10
C
¡ button.
¶
If you stop pressing while the
on-screen “SCAN” indication is
flashing, normal play resumes.
¶
If the “SCAN” indication lights,
fast forward continues even if
you stop pressing the button.
Press the PLAY 3 button to
resume normal play when you
reach your desired location.
¶
Continue pressing the FWD ¡
¢ button on the player to fast
forward.
Setup
Setup
Tips
¶
Video CDs can be played back without display MENU
Video CDs can be played back without displaying menu
screens. For example, in order to play back from track 1,
press number button 1 during the stop mode.
memo
¶
To return to the menu screen
Although this differs depending on the disc, pressing the TITLE
button, the MENU button or the RETURN button during DVD
playback or the RETURN button during VideoCD playback will
return the screen to the menu screen.
¶
When the Video CD has more than one menu, pages can be
advanced to or returned to with the PREV button or the NEXT
button.
Turn the shuttle to the right.
¶
Depending on the amount the ring is turned, the speed will
change from the normal speed up to approx. 30 times higher
than normal speed. Releasing the ring will return playback to
the normal speed.
Fast reverse
PREV
4
REV
183¡
PAUSE
1234
6789
PROGRAMCHP/TIME REPEAT
JOG
MODE
V
E
R
Turn the shuttle to the left.
¶
Depending on the amount the ring is turned, the speed will
change from the normal speed up to approx. 30 times higher
than normal speed. Releasing the ring will return playback to
the normal speed.
PLAY FWD
STOP STEP
eE
7
LAST MEMO CONDITION
RANDOM
JOG & SHUTTLE
NEXT
¢
2
DIMMER
FL
DNR
5
0
REPEAT
A-B
+10
CLEAR
C
F
W
D
Continue pressing the REV
1 button.
¶
If you stop pressing while the
on-screen “SCAN” indication is
flashing, normal play resumes.
¶
If the “SCAN” indication lights,
fast reverse continues even if
you stop pressing the button.
Press the PLAY 3 button to
resume normal play when you
reach your desired location.
¶
Continue pressing the REV 4
1 button on the player to fast
reverse.
Operation
Detailed
Information
Other
Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back
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25
Stopping Playback & Switching Power Off
2
4
1
STANDBY indicator
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
43
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
PREV
4
REV
1
PAUSE
8
1234
MENU
2
ENTER
23
2
PLAYFWD
3¡
STOPSTEP
eE
7
DNR
OPEN/
CLOSE
0
DISPLAY
RETURN
NEXT
¢
DIMMER
FL
DNR
5
2
0
FL DIMMER
14¡¢
£¥8
7
1
Press the STOP 7 button.
1
¶
Playback stops.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button.
2
¶
The disc table comes out.
Remove the disc.
3
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6789
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT
JOG
RANDOM
MODE
JOG & SHUTTLE
V
E
R
REPEAT
LAST MEMO CONDITION
Stopping Playback
& Switching Power Off
0
A-B
+10
CLEAR
C
F
W
D
4
Press the STANDBY/ON button.
¶
When the
STANDBY/ON button is pressed, the disc
table goes back in, and the STANDBY indicator lights up.
Set up
About the main menu .............................................. 28
Viewing Disc Information ........................................42
Operation
Detailed
Information
Other
Set up
27
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About the main menu
The main menu is the menu used for selecting the Title menu screen, Menu screen and Set up screen.
Load a DVD in the disc tray and press MENU. (On discs that start playing back automatically, press the
STOP button and then press the MENU button.)
DVD
CD or
Video CD
MAIN
STOP
1
TITLE MENU
2
MENU
SETUP
3
INITIAL
4
OUTPUT
MENUENTER
EXITENTERRETURN
MAIN
STOP
SETUP
1
INITIAL
2
OUTPUT
MENUENTER
EXITENTERRETURN
About the title menu
TITLE MENU
STOP
1
MAIN
2
3
4
5
MENU
EXITENTER
TITLE 1
TITLE 2
TITLE 3
TITLE 4
TITLE 5
ENTER
RETURN
1/5
PREV
In the Title menu screen:
Titles can be selected and played back. (Title search)
In the Menu screen:
Chapters (songs), subtitles, audio and angles within a title can be
selected.
In the Initial setup screen:
The various functions of this player can be set up using the screen
displays.
In the Output setup screen:
Audio to be output from the digital output terminal can be selected.
÷ On discs recorded with menus, menu operation will differ depending
on the disc.
Titles can be selected and played back. This selection
screen is the same as the one in “Direct search with
title numbers” on page 45.
Menu screen contents
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TITLE 1
MENU
STOP
1
CHAPTER
MAIN
2
AUDIO
3
SUBTITLE
4
ANGLE
5
ENTER
MENUENTER
EXITENTERRETURN
CHAPTER
1/3
Completes the setting of
changes to the above items.
About the main menu
To go to the Chapter screen
In the Chapter screen:
One chapter (song) within a title can be selected and
played back.
To go to the Audio screen
In the Audio screen:
Audio contents can be selected on discs that include
more than one audio language or audio type.
To go to the Subtitle screen
In the Subtitle screen:
Subtitle contents can be selected on discs that include
subtitle information.
To go to the Angle screen
In the Angle screen:
The scene angle that you want can be selected on
discs that include scenes that have been filmed from
various angles.
Button operation within each menu
About the main menu
Preparation
Preparation
Button name
MENU button
RETURN button
Number buttons
Direction buttons
ENTER button
PREVIOUS button
NEXT button
Direct buttons
AUDIO button
TITLE button
ENTER button
PREVIOUS button
Button shapeOperation
MENU
For displaying or closing menu screens
(settings are invalidated)
RETURN
To return one menu screen back(settings will be
memorized) However, search is invalidated.
1
→•
ENTER
PREV
4
NEXT
0
+10
@
#
Selection and conclusion (In the set up menu,
some items only operate for selection.)
Selection
Setting and implementation (playback mode
is engaged after title or chapter change)
To go to the previous page
To go to the next page
SUBTITLE
TITLE
CHP/TIME
ANGLE AUDIO
To go to menus (setting selected before
moving to a new menu will be invalidated)
OPEN/
CLOSE
0
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
PREV
4
REV
1
PAUSE
8
1234
MENU
2
ENTER
23
PLAYFWD
3¡
STOPSTEP
eE
7
DISPLAY
RETURN
NEXT
2
¢
DIMMER
FL
DNR
5
SUBTITLE button
ANGLE button
MENU button
RETURN button
Direction buttons
NEXT button
Operation
Operation
Basic
Basic
Setup
Setup
Operation
Detailed
Information
Other
CHP/TIME button
6789
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT
JOG
RANDOM
MODE
JOG & SHUTTLE
REPEAT
LAST MEMO CONDITION
0
A-B
+10
CLEAR
C
NUMBER buttons
About the main menu
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About the main menu
Example of screen displays and operation
GUI (Graphical User Interface)
Ex. 1: Display contents and button functions within the Menu screen
STOP
MAIN
MENUENTER
Item numbers
MENU
1
CHAPTER
2
AUDIO
3
SUBTITLE
4
ANGLE
5
ENTER
EXITENTERRETURN
Memorizes any changes that have been made to the above settings.
Selecting an item number by pressing the number buttons or using the direction buttons 5/∞ and then pressing
the ENTER button will display the menu screen for that item number. Selecting item “5 ENTER” however, will
memorize the changed settings and quit the mode.
CHAPTER
1/2
When the 2 and 3 marks are displayed, settings
can be changed with the direction buttons 2/3.
Ex. 2: Display contents and button functions within the Set-up menu screen
Current set-up condition
Item numbers are selected with the
direction buttons5/∞, and settings are
changed with the direction buttons2/3.
Current set-up condition
When selection is made with the number buttons
or the direction buttons 2/3, pressing the ENTER
button will display the selection screen selected.
STOP
MAIN
MENUENTER
Selection item numbers
Selecting an item number by pressing the number buttons or using the direction buttons 5/∞ and then pressing the ENTER
button will display the menu screen for that item number.
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About the main menu
INITIAL
1
OSD SET.
2
SCRN SAVER
3
B.G.COLOR
4
PARENTAL
5
DVD LANG.
EXITNEXTENTERRETURN
SCRN SAVER
ON
1/2
1/2
NEXT
¢
PREV
4
Selecting this will memorize changed settings and quit the mode.
STOP
MAIN
MENUENTER
INITIAL
6
LANG SET.
7
ASPECT
EXITPLEVENTER
ASPECT
2/2
WIDE
3/3
Changing Settings
Place the disc on the disc table and press the MENU button during stop mode.
MAIN
÷ The main menu screen will be displayed.
÷ The menu screen for a CD or Video CD will differ from the one shown on the right.
Select settings in SETUP of the main menu screen on the right.
How to go to the various menus is shown in
the following outline.
1. TITLE MENU
1. OSD SET.
2. MENU
2. SCRN SAVER
3. INITIAL SETUP
3. B. G. COLOR
4. PARENTAL
MAIN
5. DVD LANG.
6. LANG SET7. ASPECT
STOP
1
TITLE MENU
2
MENU
SETUP
3
INITIAL
4
OUTPUT
MENUENTER
EXITENTERRETURN
1. DIGITAL OUTPUT
4. OUTPUT
÷ After settings have been changed, to return all modes to their initial settings, set the power to the standby mode, and,
while pressing and holding the main unit’s STOP button, press the STANDBY/ON switch. “Picture quality/Tone setup”,
Condition Memory”, “Last Memory” and the code number of "Parental level" settings will also be erased.
INITIAL SETUP
OSD SET., SCREEEN SAVER, B.G. COLOR, PARENTAL, DVD LANG., LANG SET., and ASPECT setup is possible.
÷ In each setting explanation, the setup mode first explained is the initial factory setting. (* is marked.)
Preparation
Preparation
Operation
Operation
Basic
Basic
Setup
Setup
1. OSD SET.
1. DISPLAY:Operation displays (play, stop etc.) can be displayed or not displayed by selecting
ON or OFF.
Settings: ON* (Operation displays appear.)
OFF (Operation displays do not appear.)
2. POSITION:When watching conventional software on a wide screen TV, the operation display
is right at the top of the screen, and you may not be able to see it at all. Changing
the position of the display lets you see operation indications clearly even on a wide
TV screen.
Settings: NORMAL* (When using a conventional (4:3) TV)
WIDE (When using a wide screen TV (not for menu displays))
3. LANGUAGE:This setting is used to display operation indicators and menu screens is the setup
to switch the language you desire.
Settings: English*
Select the language you desire with the direction buttons and press the
ENTER button.
4. ANGLE MARK: When a picture that is recorded in different angles is played back,
displayed.
This setting lets you see clearly whether the playback picture is recorded with
angles or not.
Settings: ON* (
is displayed.)
OFF (Not displayed.)
will be
OSD SET.
STOP
1
DISPLAY
MAIN
2
POSITION
SET UP
3
LANGUAGE
4
ANGLE MARK
MENUENTER
EXITNEXTENTERRETURN
DISPLAY
ON
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2. SCRN SAVER (Screen saver)
When a paused image is displayed for a long period of time, the image may be “burned” onto the
screen. On this player, a screen saver function is included in order to prevent screen burn when an
image such as a menu screen etc., is continuously displayed for a long time (more than 5 minutes).
We recommend that you leave this mode ON.
Settings: OFF* (Screen saver is not functioning.)
ON (Screen saver is functioning.)
3. B.G. COLOR
Lets you select background color for menus and for screen color when no software is playing. You
can set R (red), G (green), and B (blue) independently. Setting for each color is possible in 21 steps.
Settings: Blue*
Switchable
4. PARENTAL
This lets you control what your children watch by blocking out undesirable material.
This player lets you use Parental Lock if the disc has a parental code recorded on it. With Parental
Lock capable discs, you can skip material you feel is inappropriate for your children. For details, refer
to the instructions that come with the disc.
Once you have input a secret 4-digit number, the viewing level (user restriction level) cannot be
changed unless the same four numbers are input.
Be sure not to forget your secret number. If you do forget it, return to the initial settings and input
the secret number once more. (Page 31)
Setup method
1. Press the ENTER button.
÷ The code number input screen is displayed.
2. Input the code number with the number buttons.
3. Select a level between level 1 to 8 with the direction buttons.
4. Press the ENTER button.
÷ Viewing restrictions are applied to the disc.
1
2
3~4
INITIAL
STOP
1
OSD SET.
MAIN
2
SCRN SAVER
SETUP
3
B.G.COLOR
4
PARENTAL
5
DVD LANG.
MENUENTER
EXITNEXTENTER RETURN
INITIAL
STOP
1
OSD SET.
MAIN
2
SAVER
SETUP
3
B.G.COLOR
4
PARENTAL
5
SOFT MENU
MENUENTER
EXITNEXTENTER RETURN
PARENTAL
STOP
CURENT LEVEL · LEVEL8
MAIN
CODE
SETUP
MENUENTER
STOP
MAIN
SETUP
MENUENTER
STOP
MAIN
SETUP
PARENTAL
MENU
0000
ENTER CODE NUMBER
TO CHANGE THE LEVEL.
EXITENTER RETURN
PARENTAL
CURENT LEVEL · LEVEL8
CODE
0000
ENTER CODE NUMBER
TO CHANGE THE LEVEL.
EXITENTER RETURN
PARENTAL LEVEL
1
LEVEL 1
2
LEVEL 2
3
LEVEL 3
4
LEVEL 4
5
LEVEL 5
ENTER
EXITENTER RETURN
1/2
SCRN SAVER
OFF
2/2
1/2
B.G.COLOR
1/2
NEXT
5. DVD LANG.
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5. On discs where viewing restrictions have been set:
÷ The screen shown on the right is displayed when the PLAY button is pressed to start playback.
÷ Playback will start after the number buttons have been pressed to input the code number on
this screen, and the ENTER button has been pressed.
Some DVDs include the same menu screens recorded in various languages.
On these type of discs, the language in which you want to display menu screens can be selected
on the DVD LANG. menu.
Setting : English*
: Select the language with the direction buttons and press the ENTER button.
Changing Settings
5
PARENTAL
STOP
CURENT LEVEL LEVEL1
MAIN
DISC LEVEL LEVEL7
SETUP
MENUENTER
STOP
MAIN
SETUP
MENU
0000
CODE
ENTER CODE NUMBER
TO CHANGE THE LEVEL.
Available till STOP!
EXITENTER RETURN
DVD LANG.
1
Japanese
2
English
3
French
4
German
5
Italian
ENTER
EXITENTER RETURN
NEXT
6. LANG SET.
1. AUDIO:The audio language that you normally listen to can be selected from the various audio
languages on a disc. Even when the audio language is changed during playback, the
language selected at this setting will be selected when the disc is replaced.
Settings: English*
Select a language from the 136 different languages.
÷ Select the basic audio with the direction buttons 2/3 on the remote
control unit.
÷ Press ENTER button to display the code input screen. Referring to
the input codes (high order, low order) on the following language
code list (Page 58), use the remote control’s number buttons (For
selection of numbers above 10, use the +10 button) to select the
number that corresponds to the language that you want to select.
2. SUBTITLE: The subtitle language that you will normally display can be selected from the subtitles
on a disc. Even when the subtitle language is changed during playback, the language
selected at this setting will be selected when the disc is replaced.
Settings: English*
Select a language from the 136 different languages.
÷ Press ENTER button to display the code input screen. Select the
basic subtitle with the direction buttons 2/3 on the remote control
unit.
÷ Referring to the input codes (high order, low order) on the following
language code list (Page 58), use the remote control’s number
buttons (For selection of numbers above 10, use the +10 button) to
select the number that corresponds to the language that you want
to select.
÷ After selecting this display with the remote control’s direction buttons
5/∞, display ON and display OFF can be selected with the remote
control’s direction buttons 2/3.
Settings: ON*
OFF
÷ Some discs provide subtitles offering explanations of scenes for
those who are hard of hearing.
Switching “ASS. SUBTIT” ON assures these subtitles are displayed
from the beginning.
Settings: OFF*
ON
Changing Settings
LANG SET
STOP
1
AUDIO
MAIN
2
SUBTITLE
SET UP
3
AUTO LANG.
4
SUBT. OFF
MENUENTER
EXITENTER RETURN
AUDIO
STOP
MAIN
SETUP
LANGUAGE
CODE
SETUP
MENUENTER
EXITENTER RETURN
Code setup screen
LANG SET
STOP
1
AUDIO
MAIN
2
SUBTITLE
SET UP
3
AUTO LANG.
4
SUBT. OFF
MENUENTER
EXITENTER RETURN
SUBTITLE
STOP
MAIN
SETUP
OSD
CODE
SETUP
DISPLAY
ASS.SUBTIT
MENUENTER
EXITENTER RETURN
Assist subtitle
Basic audio
en : English
HIGH LOW
10 01
en : English
HIGH LOW
10 01
ON
OFF
Display
AUDIO
English
(1~26)
SUBTITLE
English
(1~26)
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3. AUTO LANG.:
Settings: ON* (For general overseas movies, original audio with your local subtitles
will be selected, and for domestic movies, original audio with no subtitles
will be selected.)
OFF (Basic audio, basic subtitle setting.)
If the selected audio language and the subtitle language are not the same,
if the subtitle display is set to OFF, or if the ASS. SUBTIT is set to ON, the
AUTO LANG function dose not operate.
4. SUBT. OFF: The subtitle which is displayed by discs can be selected, when the subtitle is set to
“OFF”.
Settings: SEL SUBTL*(The selected subtitle language will be selected.)
WITH AUDIO (The selected audio language will be selected.)
Changing Settings
LANG SET
STOP
1
AUDIO
MAIN
2
SUBTITLE
SET UP
3
AUTO LANG.
4
SUBT. OFF
MENUENTER
EXITENTER RETURN
LANG SET
STOP
1
AUDIO
MAIN
2
SUBTITLE
SET UP
3
AUTO LANG.
4
SUBT. OFF
MENUENTER
EXITENTER RETURN
AUTO
ON
2/136
SUBT.OFF
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7. ASPECT
When viewing software recorded in the wide mode, the image’s height to width ratio can be switched
to match the TV being used.
Settings: Wide*
Pan & Scan
Letter box
For DVDs where aspect switching is possible, select the
aspect that matches the TV.
Aspect
Disc
selection
Wide TV (16:9)
Regular TV (4:3)
Wide
16:9
Pan
& Scan
Letter
box
INITIAL
STOP
6
MAIN
7
MENUENTER
EXITPREVENTER
LANG SET.
ASPECT
ASPECT
WIDE
2/2
3/3
4:3
¶ Normally select WIDE for a wide TV.
¶ Normally select PAN&SCAN or LETTER BOX for a regular TV.
The above chart’s shaded areas reflect recommended aspect
settings
.
¶ Whether the aspect can be switched or not depends on the
disc. Please refer to the information written on the disc’s jacket
etc.
¶ For discs where aspect selection is not possible, make the
screen adjustment using the TV’s controls.
Tips
¶ The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the
width-to-height ratio of wide screen and Hi-Vision TVs is 16:9.
This width-to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio.
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OUTPUT SETUP
Digital output setup is possible.
Audio output from the optical digital output jack and coaxial output jack of this unit can be changed.
Digital output can be turned on or off with the 2/3 buttons.
Settings: ON* (Digital audio is output)
OFF (Digital audio is not output)
The initial setting (set at the factory before shipping) has been set to ON.
÷ In each setting explanation, the setup mode first explained is the initial setting (set when shipped
from factory). (* is marked.)
DIG. OUTPUT
Set output setup to the setting that suits the component connected.
÷ Set to Dolby Digital for an AV amplifier compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL.
÷ Set to 96KHz for an AV amplifier compatible with 96 KHz linear PCM.
÷ Set to MPEG for an AV amplifier compatible with MPEG.
÷ Set to ON for an AV amplifier compatible with DTS.
Note
Do not change the output setting if you are not sure which system your amplifier is compatible with.
1. DOLBY DIGITAL: This player lets you change the audio output via an optical digital output jack and
a coaxial digital output jack. Selection of a DVD’s Dolby Digital audio (3dimensional audio used in theaters etc.) or Linear PCM (same digital audio as
that on CD) can be made.
Settings: DOLBY DIGITAL* (The Dolby Digital signal is output as is (when an
amplifier with built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder is used).)
DOLBY DIGITAL= PCM (Provides Linear PCM sound with both Dolby
Digital and Linear PCM sources (when a regular amp or Dolby Pro
Logic amp is used).)
OUTPUT
STOP
1
DIG.OUTPUT
MAIN
MENUENTER
EXITENTERRETURN
OUTPUT
STOP
1
DOLBY DIGITAL
MAIN
2
LINEAR PCM
SETUP
3
MPEG
4
DTS
MENUENTER
EXITPREVENTER
DIG.OUTPUT
ON
1/2
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
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2. LINEAR PCM: 96KHz: PCM audio discs with a 96KHz sampling frequency can be played back at
the 96KHz high quality sound setting. 48KHz discs will be played back at 48KHz.
48KHz: Discs with a 96KHz sampling frequency can be played back at a compressed
48KHz with this setting. 48KHz discs will be played back at 48KHz.
÷ When the audio sampling frequency recorded on the disc is set as desired, output
will also be switched between analog/digital output at the same time.
÷ Some 96 KHz DVDs are copy protected. With this kind of disc, no signal is output
from the digital output terminal.
Settings: 48KHz*
96KHz
3. MPEG:When a decoder or amplifier that has an MPEG input jack is used, the audio output
from this unit’s digital output jacks can be changed.
Selection of a DVD’s MPEG or linear PCM signal can be made.
Settings: MPEG= PCM* (Output is in the linear PCM standard whether the signal
is an MPEG signal or a linear PCM compatible signal.)
MPEG: (MPEG signal is output as is. (When using an amplifier with a
built-in MPEG decoder.))
4. DTS:When using an amplifier that has a DTS input jack, the DTS signal can be set to be
output (ON) or not output (OFF) for DVDs that have been recorded with DTS signals.
Settings: OFF* (not Output)
ON (output DTS signals)
OUTPUT
STOP
1
MAIN
2
SETUP
3
4
MENUENTER
EXITPREVENTER
OUTPUT
STOP
1
MAIN
2
SETUP
3
4
MENUENTER
EXITPREVENTER
OUTPUT
STOP
1
MAIN
2
SETUP
3
4
MENUENTER
EXITPREVENTER
DOLBY DIGITAL
LINEAR PCM
MPEG
DTS
DOLBY DIGITAL
LINEAR PCM
MPEG
DTS
DOLBY DIGITAL
LINEAR PCM
MPEG
DTS
L
PCM
48KHz
MPEG
MPEG
=PCM
DTS
OFF
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5
5
MODE
2,6
4,7
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
DNR
DNR indicator
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
PREV
4
REV
1
PAUSE
8
1234
6789
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT
JOG
MODE
MENU
2
ENTER
23
2
PLAYFWD
3¡
STOPSTEP
eE
7
REPEAT
A-B
LAST MEMO CONDITION
RANDOM
OPEN/
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0
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DNR
5
0
+10
CLEAR
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2,6
3,
DNR
0
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7
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The setting changes as follows according to how many times the
MODE button is pressed.
DNR
OFF
STANDARD
MEM1
[four times]
Virtual Dolby Surround
VDD VDS OFF
[once]
\
|
PAUSE MODE
FIELD
«
AUDIO D.R.C.
ON OFF
[twice]
AUTOFRAME
[three times]
Mode selection will be as shown below depending on the disc
being used.
Press
Disc
DVDDNRPAUSE MODE AUDIO D.R.C. Virtual Dolby
Video CDDNRVirtual Dolby
CDVirtual Dolby
oncetwicethree timesfour times
Surround
Surround
Surround
Changing picture quality of
DVD's and Video CD's (DNR)
This lets you select the ideal picture quality for watching regular
movies, animation, and other video media.
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F
W
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Changing Picture and Sound Quality
1During playback, press MODE to select
"DNR”.
DNR
OFF
STANDARD
MEM1
2Press direction buttons 2/3 to select
desired "DNR"
OFF
Picture quality: When the picture is unclear depending on
STANDARD
Returns you to normal picture, quality, and display.
MEMORY
Picture quality: Picture quality can be adjusted as desired
the contents of the software and the TV
used, switch to the Standard mode.
and then recorded.
3Select MEMORY where setting is to be
memorized with 5/∞.
MEM 1
MEM 2
TEMPORARY
The desired picture quality can be memorized temporarily
at TEMPORARY or permanently at MEMORY 1 or 2.
4Press ENTER button.
NR
SHARP.
BLACK LEVEL NORMAL DARK
BLOCK FILTER OFF ON
MINMAX
MINMAX
Changing Picture and Sound Quality
Changing the still picture
condition of DVD's
Effect
FIELD: Picture quality: Picture shake will be eliminated
during a paused picture.
FRAME: Normal mode.
AUTO: Selects field or frame automatically according
to disc.
1During playback, press MODE to select
“PAUSE MODE”.
2Press direction buttons 2/3 to select
desired pause mode.
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5Press direction buttons 5/∞ to select an
item to be adjusted.
NR
SHARP.
BLACK LEVEL NORMAL DARK
BLOCK FILTER OFF ON
Picture quality : Produces a modulated image with distinct
BLOCK FILTER
Picture quality : Effective for block noise characteristic to
MINMAX
MINMAX
blacks.
MPEG format.
6Adjust with direction buttons 2/3.
NR
SHARP.
BLACK LEVEL NORMAL DARK
BLOCK FILTER OFF ON
MINMAX
MINMAX
7Press ENTER button.
Tips
¶ When left for 5 seconds, the display will change to the selected
adjustment line only. This is convenient for making adjustment
while viewing the picture. To display all items, press the RETURN
button.
SHARP.MINMAX
memo
¶ Picture quality selection can also be done with the DNR
button. The display will change as follows each time the
DNR button is selected.
OFF STANDARD MEM 1
==
=
TEMPORARY MEM 2
+
+
DNR OFF
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Changing the sound quality of
DVD's (AUDIO D.R.C.)
AUDIO D.R.C. stands for Dynamic Range Compression. DVDs
provide sound with wide dynamic range. Switch AUDIO D.R.C
ON if you find dialog or other sounds hard to hear when
listening on your stereo system or TV.
1During playback, press MODE to select
"AUDIO D.R.C.".
2Press direction buttons 2/3 to select
"ON"
3Press ENTER button.
AUDIO D.R.C. ON
MINMAX
4Adjust the amount of change with the
direction buttons 2/3.
¶ MIN: The dynamic range becomes narrower.
¶ MAX: The dynamic range becomes wider.
AUDIO D.R.C. ON
MINMAX
Selecting a theater-like 3-dimensional
sound image (Virtual Dolby Surround)
Effect
Virtual Dolby Surround: 3 dimensional sound field
will be created even when only 2 front speakers
are being used.
1 During playback, press MODE to select
“Virtual Dolby Surround”.
Virtual Dolby Surround
VDD VDS OFF
2
Press direction buttons
"VDD" or "VDS".
Virtual Dolby Surround
VDD VDS OFF
2/3
to select
5Press ENTER button.
¶ The setup screen is closed.
memo
If 5 button or ∞ button is pressed during step 4, change will be
in the order of “ON” or “OFF”.
Note
◆ When Virtual Dolby Surround is selected, if DOLBY DIGITAL in
the digital output setting is set to “DOLBY DIGITAL = PCM”,
there may not be output from the digital outputs.
◆ When playing multi-channel material, set Virtual Dolby Surround
to VDD (Virtual Dolby Digital) mode. The VDD effect is more
dramatic than the VDS (Virtual Dolby Surround) mode.
◆ When Virtual Dolby Surround is turned ON for karaoke etc., on a
Video CD, the vocal may not be loud enough, even when karaoke
audio is selected. In this case, please set the Virtual Dolby
Surround mode OFF.
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VDD: Virtual Dolby Digital
(3 dimensional sound field processing from the multichannel audio signal takes place. A larger effect is
obtained compared to Virtual Dolby Surround. Please
normally set to the Virtual Dolby Digital mode.)
VDS: Virtual Dolby Surround
(3 dimensional sound field processing from the 2
channel audio signal takes place.)
OFF: off
memo
¶ This feature only operates for audio output from the AUDIO
OUT jack. It will not operate for audio output from the DIGITAL
OUT jacks.
¶ There may be little or no effect with some types of discs.
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs
(Condition Memory)
You can store 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 OFF. If you load a
disc that has its settings memorized, the CONDITION indicator lights. When you start playing the disc, the memorized
settings are automatically recalled.
You can memorize details for the following seven settings.
Once memorized, Condition Memory will automatically recall the
settings.
When a disc that has
memorized settings is loaded...
“COND.MEM.” will appear on the screen, and the previously
memorized settings will be selected.
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
PREV
4
REV
1
PAUSE
8
1234
6789
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT
JOG
MODE
MENU
2
ENTER
23
2
PLAYFWD
3¡
STOPSTEP
eE
7
REPEAT
LAST MEMO CONDITION
RANDOM
OPEN/
CLOSE
0
DISPLAY
RETURN
NEXT
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DNR
5
0
A-B
+10
CLEAR
C
CONDITION
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Erasing the recorded contents
Operation
F
W
D
Load the disc that has memorized settings, and press the
CLEAR button while “COND.MEM.” is being displayed,. The
disc’s recorded data will be erased.
memo
¶ Settings are stored in memory for use any time.
¶ You can store settings for up to 30 DVDs in memory. If
you memorize settings for more than 30 DVDs, previously
memorized settings are erased in order from the least
recently memorized settings. Subsequently, if you try to
call up these previously memorized settings, you will get
the latest settings that have taken their place.
¶ To make changes to Aspect ratio, DNR, Subtitle language,
Audio, Angle and Parental settings, press CONDITION
button during playback.
¶ Switching of the multi-audio mode etc., is automatic on
some discs.
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Selecting Languages
(Multi-Language)
Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be recorded
on DVDs in a number of languages, letting you choose the
desired language.
1Press AUDIO button during playback.
OPEN/
CLOSE
ENTER
0
DISPLAY
RETURN
2
NEXT
¢
2
FL
HELLO
AUDIO: 1 English
2
Press AUDIO button to select the desired
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
23
PREV
4
REVPLAYFWD DIMMER
13¡
language.
HELLO
AUDIO: 1 EnglishAUDIO: 2 Spanish
HOLA
MENU
Tips
¶ For some titles, selection can be made using the menu.
In this case press the MENU button while the indicator is displayed
to display the menu screen and then make your selection.
Note
◆ You cannot switch languages if there is only one language
recorded on the disc.
◆ Switching the audio language may not be possible with some
titles. In this case, the mark will be displayed.
OPEN/
CLOSE
MENU
ENTER
0
DISPLAY
RETURN
2
NEXT
¢
2
FL
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
23
PREV
4
REVPLAYFWD DIMMER
13¡
Changing Audio Type
1Press AUDIO button during playback.
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Selecting Languages
Changing Audio Type
2/R
STEREO
OPEN/
CLOSE
MENU
ENTER
0
DISPLAY
RETURN
2
NEXT
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2
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AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
23
PREV
4
REVPLAYFWD DIMMER
13¡
¶ Audio type changes each time you press the button.
Tips
¶ With karaoke and other discs, set the appropriate audio type for
singing and accompaniment after referring to information on the
disc jacket or accompanying material.
Selecting a Subtitle Language
Angle : 1/4
(Multi-Language Subtitles)
1Press SUBTITLE button during
playback.
HELLO!
SUBTITLE: 1 English
¶ You can also make your selection from a menu.
2
Press
SUBTITLE button
desired language.
HELLO!
SUBTITLE: 1 English
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
23
PREV
4
REVPLAYFWD DIMMER
to select the
HOLA!
SUBTITLE: 2 Spanish
OPEN/
CLOSE
0
DISPLAY
MENU
RETURN
2
ENTER
NEXT
¢
2
You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that
have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them.
Note
◆ The subtitle language can not be switched if the subtitle language
is not recorded, or if only one language is recorded.
◆ Switching the subtitle language may not be possible with some
discs. In this case, the mark will be displayed.
Tips
¶ To clear subtitles during playback, press CLEAR button after first
pressing SUBTITLE button. You can also clear subtitles by
selecting OFF in the subtitle menu display.
¶ Subtitles can be cleared by selecting LANG SET from the INITIAL
menu, and setting SUBTITLE to “OFF” (refer to page 33).
¶ For some discs, selection can be made using the menu.
In this case press the MENU button while the indicator is
displayed, display the menu screen and make your selection.
OPEN/
CLOSE
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
23
PREV
4
REVPLAYFWD DIMMER
0
DISPLAY
MENU
RETURN
2
ENTER
NEXT
¢
2
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Setup
Setup
Viewing from a Desired
Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)
1Press ANGLE button during playback.
\
Angle : 2/4
»
|
Angle : 4/4
¶ The camera angle changes
each time you press the button.
«
Angle : 3/4
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
MENU
TITLE
2
ENTER
23
DISPLAY
OPEN/
CLOSE
RETURN
With DVDs featuring recordings of images shot from
different angles, you can choose a desired viewing angle.
To check whether or not the disc is
recorded with angles:
Operation
Detailed
The jacket of discs that are recorded with angles will be marked
with
recorded with angles are played back, the
. Also, on this unit, when locations on discs that are
mark can be
displayed.
To cancel the angle mark, please see page 31.
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Tips
¶ You can use the Multi-Angle function only with discs featuring
recordings of images shot from different camera angles.
¶ During Multi-Angle playback, the Angle indicator on the player
lights.
¶ For some discs, selection can be made using the menu.
In this case press the MENU button while the indicator is
displayed to display the menu screen and then make your
selection.
Selecting a Subtitle Language
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle
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Viewing Disc Information
1 6.04 PLAY
ALL REMAIN
TOTAL TIME 6
19.56
26.00
STEREO
1 0.04 PLAY
ALL REMAIN
TOTAL TIME 6
25.26
26.00
STEREO
OPEN/
CLOSE
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
DISPLAY
MODE
TITLE
PREV
NEXT
2
RETURN
REVPLAYFWD DIMMER
0
MENU
ENTER
4
¢
2
23
Press DISPLAY button during playback.
OPEN/
CLOSE
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
23
PREV
4
REVPLAYFWD DIMMER
0
DISPLAY
MENU
RETURN
2
ENTER
NEXT
¢
2
¶ The display will change as follows each time the button is
pressed.
Some displays may not be displayed depending on the title.
Note
◆ Information may not be displayed for some discs.
DVD
Title number
Chapter number
1-1 0.04 PLAY
Playback time
within title
1-1 0.04 PLAY
CHAPTER TIME
CHAPTER REMAIN
\
0.04
2.26
1-1 0.04 PLAY
TITLE REMAIN
TITLE TOTAL 1
\
Press DISPLAY button in the STOP mode.
¶ Disc information is displayed.
1-1 0.04 PLAY
\
TR• RATE:
2.26
5.30
1-1 0.04 PLAY
SUBTITLE 1
AUDIO 1 English
\
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1CH
Disappear
\
8.3
CD
Track
1 0.04 PLAY
Video CD
Track
1 6.04 PLAY
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Playback time of song
Playback time from start of disc
Viewing Disc Information
CHAPTER TIME:
Chapter playback time
CHAPTER REMAIN:
Chapter remaining
time during playback.
1 0.04 PLAY
TRACK REMAIN
\
TRACK REMAIN:
Remaining time of song
being played back.
1 6.04 PLAY
TRACK TIME
\
TRACK REMAIN
TRACK TIME:
Playback time of song during playback
TRACK REMAIN:
Remaining time of song being played back.
TITLE REMAIN:
Remaining time of title
being played back.
TITLE TOTAL:
Total playback time and
total number of chapters
of title being played back.
5.26
\
1.23
5.41
\
SUBTITLE:
Display subtitle data.
AUDIO:
TR·RATE:
Level meter of transmission
rate.
Output audio data.
Disappear
\
ALL REMAIN:
Remaining time from point of playback to end of disc.
TOTAL TIME:
Total playback time and total number of tracks.
Disappear
\
ALL REMAIN:
Remaining time from point of playback to end of disc.
TOTAL TIME:
Total playback time and total number of tracks.
Detailed Operation
Continuing Playback from Where You Stopped .... 44
This function is convenient for when you want to continue viewing
a disc from the point that was last viewed up to.
Memorizing the place where
you stopped watching
OPEN/
CLOSE
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
PREV
4
REV
1
PAUSE
8
1234
MENU
2
ENTER
23
2
PLAYFWD
3¡
STOPSTEP
eE
7
0
DISPLAY
RETURN
NEXT
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DNR
5
1Press the LAST MEMO button during
play.
¶
The LAST MEMORY indicator lights on the player.
2Press STANDBY/ON switch to turn the
power off, or stop playback with STOP
button.
Once memorized, the memorized point will be remembered
even if the power is turned off, or the disc ejected. Points on
up to 5 discs can be memorized, and those points recalled the
next time any of the discs are played back.
REPEAT
A-B
0
+10
CLEAR
C
F
W
D
LAST MEMO
6789
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT
JOG
MODE
R
V
E
RANDOM
LAST MEMO CONDITION
JOG & SHUTTLE
memo
◆ In the case of DVDs, the Last Memory mode may not
function for some discs.
◆ 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 the PLAY 3 button.
◆ When you continue playback from the point where you
stopped, LAST MEMORY is automatically canceled for that
disc.
Resuming playback from where
you stopped
1Load the disc that has been memorized
with the point where viewing is to
continue from.
¶
Some DVD discs will start playback automatically when
loaded. In this case, press the stop button once to stop
playback.
2Press the LAST MEMO button during
STOP.
¶
When the power is turned off and a disc inserted, the
power will be turned on and playback will start
automatically.
◆ This function is for playback of DVDs only. You cannot use
it with CDs, and other discs.
◆ When a Video CD is ejected, memorized data will be
cleared.
◆ When PBC playback is engaged on Video CDs, continuous
playback may not be possible. If continuing playback is not
possible, playback the disc without displaying the menu.
(refer to page 25)
◆ If playback was started automatically, press the LAST
MEMO button after first pressing the STOP button once.
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Continuing Playback
from Where You Stopped
MAIN
STOP
MENU
TITLE MENU
ENTER
EXITENTER
1/5
1
TITLE 1
2
TITLE 2
3
TITLE 3
4
TITLE 4
5
TITLE 5
PREV
RETURN
1
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
PREV
4
REV
1
PAUSE
8
MENU
2
ENTER
23
2
PLAYFWD
3¡
STOPSTEP
eE
7
OPEN/
CLOSE
0
DISPLAY
RETURN
NEXT
¢
DIMMER
FL
DNR
2
1
4
3
Title 2Title 1
Searching for a
Desired Video Scene
(Title Search)
Direct search with title numbers
1Press TITLE button.
(During the stop mode, proceed to step
2 without pressing the TITLE button.)
2Press the number buttons.
• To select title number 3,
press the 3 button
• When selecting title number 10,
press +10 button = 0 button
TITLE 3
TITLE 10
Preparation
Preparation
Operation
Operation
Basic
Basic
2
1234
6789
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT
JOG
MODE
R
V
E
RANDOM
LAST MEMO CONDITION
JOG & SHUTTLE
REPEAT
A-B
5
0
+10
CLEAR
C
F
W
D
memo
¶ Direct selection is also possible using the number buttons. The
selected title will begin playback immediately.
¶ For some discs, selection can be made using the menu.
In this case, press the MENU button while the indicator is displayed
to display the menu screen and then make your selection.
¶ Pressing and holding the TITLE button while the TITLE number
is flashing will advance the TITLE number one by one. Selection
can be made by selecting the desired number and pressing
the PLAY 3 button.
Searching with the menu
1Press TITLE button
¶ If the unit is in the stop mode, proceed to step 3.
2Press MENU button.
3Select a title number using the
direction buttons 5/∞.
4Press ENTER button.
¶ Playback of the selected title begins.
Setup
Setup
Operation
Detailed
Information
Other
Note
◆You cannot play back successive titles.
◆To play back multiple successive titles, program the titles
and then perform Program playback. (Page 48)
◆With certain DVDs, the search operation may stop. In this
case, the
◆Menus may not be displayed on some discs.
mark is displayed.
Searching For A
Desired Video Scene
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Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4
3
Search can be engaged two ways: By pressing the
direct number buttons, or by pressing the chapter/
track button and then pressing the number buttons.
OPEN/
CLOSE
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
MENU
0
DISPLAY
2
RETURN
2
Direct search using number
buttons.
Direct search using number buttons.
Searching for a Desired Video
Scene/Audio Track (Chapter/
Track Search)
2
1
ENTER
23
PREV
4
REV
1
PAUSE
8
1234
6789
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT
JOG
RANDOM
MODE
V
E
R
2
PLAYFWD
3¡
STOPSTEP
eE
7
LAST MEMO CONDITION
JOG & SHUTTLE
REPEAT
Example 1: When selecting chapter/track number 3, press the 3
NEXT
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DIMMER
FL
DNR
5
0
A-B
+10
CLEAR
C
3
1
button.
Example 2: When selecting chapter/track number 17, press +10
button → 7 button.
During the stop mode on a DVD, use the “Searching for a Desired
Video Scene (Title Search)” (Page 45)
When the chapter/track number
is large
1Press CHP/TIME button.
F
W
D
¶ Chapter/track numbers flash on screen.
¶ On DVDs, the menu may be displayed during the stop mode.
In this case, please refer to “Chapter Number Search with the
menu” on the right.
2Select chapter numbers directly with
the number buttons.
Example 1: When selecting chapter/track number 31,
press 3 → 1 button.
Example 2: When selecting chapter/track number 187,
press 1 → 8→ 7 button.
memo
¶ To clear Title, Chapter, and Time indications when they are
flashing, press the CLEAR button twice.
¶ For some discs, selection can be made using the menu.
In this case, press the MENU button while the indicator is
displayed, display the menu screen and make your selection.
Searching for a Desired Video
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Scene/Audio Track
3Press PLAY button.
¶ Playback of the selected chapter/track starts.
Searching for a Desired
Video Scene/Audio Track
(Chapter/Track Search)
On DVDs....
Chapter Number Search with
the menu
1 Press CHP/TIME button.
¶ If the stop mode is engaged, proceed to step 3.
2 Press MENU button.
¶ Chapter menu is displayed.
3 Select the chapter by number.
¶ Depending on the title, the menu may not be displayed.
In this case, please refer to the method on the left.
TITLE 1
CHAPTER
STOP
MAIN
MANU
CHAPTER 0 (1~3)
MENU
ENTER
EXITENTER
RETURN
Searching by time
(Time search)
1Press CHP/TIME button twice.
CHP 0
¶ With DVDs that do not have chapters, pressing the button once
will display the time.
2
Select the desired time with the number
→
buttons.
Example 1: To select 21 minutes 43 seconds
2 → 1 → 4 → 3
¶ You cannot search for chapters that overlap titles. You can only
search for chapters within the same title.
TIME 0.00
Preparation
Preparation
Operation
Operation
Basic
Basic
Setup
Setup
Note
◆ Time search is not possible with CDs.
◆ With DVDs, Time search may not be possible with certain discs.
In this case, the mark is displayed.
◆ When performing DVD Time Search, playback may start from a
slightly different time than that specified.
◆ On DVDs, Time search is not possible during the stop mode.
◆ Search using the above operation is not possible during PBS
playback of Video CDs.
3Press PLAY button.
¶ Playback starts from the selected elapsed play time.
Operation
Detailed
Information
Other
Searching for a Desired Video
Scene/Audio Track
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AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
OPEN/
CLOSE
0
Playback in a Desired
Order (Program Play)
On DVDs....
Programming (DVD)
Programs with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized.
1Press PROGRAM button.
5
2,4
1
MODE
TITLE
PREV
4
REV
1
PAUSE
8
1234
6789
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT
JOG
MODE
MENU
2
ENTER
23
2
PLAYFWD
3¡
STOPSTEP
eE
7
REPEAT
A-B
LAST MEMO CONDITION
RANDOM
JOG & SHUTTLE
V
E
R
DISPLAY
RETURN
DIMMER
F
W
D
NEXT
¢
FL
DNR
5
+10
CLEAR
C
2Select the program type with the
number buttons and press ENTER
button.
3
2
0
1
¶ Follow procedure 4 to select a title.
PROGRAM SELECT
STOP
1 PROGRAM•TITLE
2 PROGRAM•CHAPTER
MENU EXIT ENTER ENTER RETURN
3
When chapter programming is selected,
first press the direction button 5 to
move to TITLE, then use the number
buttons to select the title that contains
the chapter to be programmed.
PROGRAM•CHAPTER
STOP
SELECT
MENU EXIT
TITLE
1
ENTER RETURNENTER
Note
◆ You cannot program when playing a Video CD using menu
◆
◆
◆ Only chapters within the same title can be programmed
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selections (during PBC).
When moving chapters, chapters not programmed may appear
on the screen, but this is not a malfunction.
Programming may not be possible with certain DVD discs. On
these types of discs, the mark will appear on the screen
when programming is attempted.
during chapter programming.
Playback in a Desired Order
4Programming DVD titles/chapters 9, 7,
and 18 in order.
¶ Press 9, 7, +10 and 8.
DVD titleDVD chapter
PROGRAM•TITLE
STOP
SELECT
090718
MENU EXIT
ENTER RETURNENTER
PROGRAM•CHAPTER
STOP
TITLE
SELECT
090718
MENU EXIT
1
ENTER RETURNENTER
5Press ENTER button.
¶ Playback starts in the set order.
¶ To stop the program play, press the STOP 7 button.
Playback in a Desired Order
(Program Play)
On CDs, Video CDs....
Program setting (Video CDs,
CDs)
Programs with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized.
1 Press PROGRAM button.
2 Programming tracks 9, 7, and 18 in
order.
¶ Press 9, 7, +10 and 8.
3 Press ENTER button.
¶ Playback starts in the specified track order.
¶ To stop the program play, press the STOP 7 button.
Programming a pause
Press the PAUSE button instead of a
number button.
¶8 appears on the screen and the pause can be
programmed.
When the wrong number button
was pressed
Press the CLEAR button, and press the
correct number button.
How to confirm, add to, or
delete programs
To confirm
Press the PROGRAM button.
¶ Programs can now be confirmed on a CD or Video CD disc.
Preparation
Preparation
Operation
Operation
Basic
Basic
Setup
Setup
On a DVD, select the program type with
the direction buttons 5/∞ and press the
ENTER button.
¶ Select either a 1 title program, or 2 chapter program.
¶ Programs can now be confirmed on a DVD.
Adding to a program
1Press the PROGRAM button.
2Press a number button, then press the
PROGRAM button.
Deleting a program
1Press the PROGRAM button.
2Select the program with the direction
buttons 2/3, then press the CLEAR
button.
¶ The complete program will be deleted even if the disc table
is open.
¶ Pressing the CLEAR7 button during the stop mode will clear
all programs.
Playback in a Desired Order
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Operation
Detailed
Information
Other
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AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
OPEN/
CLOSE
0
Repeat Play
Repeat play of a chapter/track
Press REPEAT button once during playback
of the chapter or track you want to repeat.
Repeat play of a title
REPEAT
MODE
TITLE
PREV
4
REV
1
PAUSE
8
1234
6789
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT
JOG
MODE
MENU
2
ENTER
23
2
PLAYFWD
3¡
STOPSTEP
eE
7
REPEAT
LAST MEMO CONDITION
RANDOM
JOG & SHUTTLE
V
E
R
DISPLAY
RETURN
Press REPEAT button twice during playback
of the chapter or track you want to repeat.
¶ With DVDs, the title continues playing until the end, and then
playback starts once more from the beginning of that title.
NEXT
¢
DIMMER
FL
DNR
5
0
A-B
+10
CLEAR
C
PLAY
REPEAT
A-B
¶ With CDs and Video CDs, a disc is title, so the entire disc is
repeated.
Repeat play of a specified
section
Press REPEAT A–B button at the beginning
and end of the section you want to repeat.
Return to a specified location
F
W
D
1Press REPEAT A–B button at the
desired location.
2When you want to return, press PLAY
button.
¶ Press CLEAR button to clear a specified location.
◆ With some DVD discs, there may be times when Repeat playback
◆ With Video CDs, Repeat play is not possible during playback with
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Note
is not possible because of the title. In this case, the mark
will appear on the screen.
the menu displayed (PBC playback). To perform Repeat play, start
playback without displaying a menu (refer to page 25), and press
REPEAT button.
Repeat Play
memo
¶ Press the REPEAT button during program playback to
repeat playback of the program.
¶ Press CLEAR button to cancel Repeat play. The Repeat
play mode is canceled, but playback continues.
¶ With DVDs, repeat playback between titles is not possible.
Still Frame/Slow
Play/Frame Advance
PAUSE
JOG
MODE
Jog mode
indicator
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
PREV
4
REV
1
PAUSE
8
1234
6789
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT
JOG
MODE
MENU
2
ENTER
23
2
PLAYFWD
3¡
STOPSTEP
eE
7
REPEAT
A-B
LAST MEMO CONDITION
RANDOM
JOG & SHUTTLE
V
E
R
OPEN/
CLOSE
DISPLAY
RETURN
DIMMER
F
W
D
NEXT
¢
FL
DNR
+10
CLEAR
Viewing a still frame
Preparation
Preparation
Press PAUSE button.
¶ Press the 6 button on the front of the player.
0
¶ If the still picture shakes on a DVD, refer to page 37 and select
the “FIELD” setting.
Slow playback: Viewing a slow
picture
Press and hold the e or E button during
playback.
E: Slow playback will be engaged.
During slow playback, the slow playback speed can be selected
with the e and E buttons.
e
E
5
0
3
1/16 – 1/8 – 1/4 – 1/2
E
Press and hold the e or E button during DVD playback.
e: Slow playback in the reverse direction will be engaged.
e
3
Operation
Operation
Basic
Basic
Setup
Setup
Frame by frame advance playback:
C
Viewing the picture one frame at a time.
There are two operations for this function.
(Operation 1)
1Press PAUSE button.
Jog dial
Note
◆ There is no sound when viewing still frames or slow playback, or
when advancing one frame at a time.
◆ Pause, slow playback, or frame advance playback may not be
possible with certain titles. In this case, the mark is displayed.
memo
¶ To return to normal playback, press PLAY 3 button (or the
6 button on the player).
2Press the e or E button.
E: The picture will be advanced by one frame each
time the button is pressed
e: The picture will be backed up little by little each time
the button is pressed. (DVD only)
(Operation 2)
Speed will change gradually from frame by frame speed to
normal speed.
1Press JOG MODE button.
• The remote control’s jog mode indicator will light.
2Slowly turn the JOG dial.
FWD =: 1 frame is advanced each time the JOG dial is turned.
REV =: Picture is reversed slightly each time the JOG dial is
turned. This mode will not function for Video CDs.
¶ The still picture mode is engaged when S you stop turning the
JOG dial.
¶ Slow playback is possible according to the speed that the JOG
dial is turned. (Only possible while the JOG dial is being turned).
Still Frame/Slow Play
/Frame Advance
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Detailed
Information
Other
51
1
3
2
Random Play
On DVDs....
Random playback of chapters
ENTER
RANDOM
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
MODE
TITLE
PREV
4
REV
1
PAUSE
8
1234
6789
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT
JOG
MODE
MENU
2
ENTER
23
2
PLAYFWD
3¡
STOPSTEP
eE
7
REPEAT
A-B
LAST MEMO CONDITION
RANDOM
JOG & SHUTTLE
V
E
R
DISPLAY
RETURN
DIMMER
F
W
D
OPEN/
CLOSE
0
NEXT
¢
FL
DNR
+10
CLEAR
within one title
Press RANDOM button once, then press
ENTER button.
•“RANDOM CHP” will appear on the screen, and chapters within
the title will be played back in a random order.
Random playback of titles
Press RANDOM button twice, then press
ENTER button.
• “RANDOM TITLE” will appear on the screen, and titles will be
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played back in a random order.
On CDs, Video CDs....
Press RANDOM button.
¶ “RANDOM” will appear on the screen, and random playback
will begin.
During Random play:
¶ Press ¢ button, and the player’s next song or scene starts
playing.
¶ Press 4 button, and playback of the current song or scene
starts again from the beginning.
◆ With Video CDs, Random play is not possible during playback
◆ Random play of programmed chapters/tracks is not possible.
◆ In the case of DVDs, random playback may not be possible with
◆ Repeat playback of random playback is not possible.
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Stopping Random play
Press CLEAR button.
¶ This returns you to normal playback of chapters/tracks in order
from the chapter/track currently playing.
Note
with the menu displayed (PBC playback). To perform Random
play, start playback without displaying a menu (refer to page 25),
and press RANDOM button.
some discs.
Random Play
For Proper and Long Use
7 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.
7 WHEN MOVING THIS UNIT
When changing places of installation or packing the unit for
moving, be sure to remove the disc and return the disc table to
its original position in the player. Then, press the STANDBY/
ON and switch the power stanby.
indication on the display goes off, then disconnect the power
cord.
Moving this unit with the disc loaded may result in damage to
this unit.
Check that the “–OFF–”
7 INSTALLATION
÷ Select a stable place to the side of a TV set or stereo system
to be connected to the unit.
÷ When using the unit with a stereo system, install the speakers
a little bit away from the TV.
÷ Do NOT install the unit on top of a TV or color monitor. Install
the unit away from equipment that may be affected by
magnetism, such as a cassette deck.
7 CAUTION: WHEN PLACING THE UNIT IN
A STEREO RACK WITH GLASS DOORS
Be sure there is ample space between the unit and the glass
doors when opening the disc table using the remote control. If
the disc table opens against strong resistance, such as a closedglass door, damage to the unit may result.
7 CONDENSATION
Moisture will 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,
player’s performance will be impaired.
To prevent this, let the player stand in its new surroundings for
about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room
temperature rises gradually.
Condensation may also form during the summer if the player is
exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases,
change the location of the player.
Preparation
Preparation
Operation
Operation
Basic
Basic
Setup
Setup
7 AVOID INSTALLING IN A PLACE THAT IS:
÷ Exposed to direct sunlight
÷ Exposed to humidity or where ventilation is poor
÷ Extremely hot or cold
÷ Exposed to vibration
÷ Exposed to dust
÷ Exposed to oily smoke, steam or heat (for example, a kitchen)
7 DO NOT PLACE AN OBJECT ON TOP
Do NOT place an object on the unit.
7 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.
7 AVOID HEAT
Do NOT place the unit on equipment generating heat, such as an
amplifier.
When installing the unit in a rack, place it on the lowest shelf
possible (however, not where it is exposed to dust) and separated
from the amplifier to avoid the heat generated by the amplifier or
other audio equipment.
7 SWITCH POWER 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 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 furniture, etc., on the power cord, or
pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other
cords. The power cords should be routed in such a way that they
are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause
a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once
in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER
authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
Operation
Operation
Detailed
Detailed
Information
Other
For Proper and Long Use
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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.
Symptom
Operation
Picture
Remote control
Audio
Caution
Static electricity or other external influence may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplugging the power cord and then
re-plugging it in will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your the nearest
PIONEER service center.
1.The disc comes back out
even when the disc table is
closed.
2.Playback is not possible.
mark appears on screen.
3.
4. mark appears on screen.
5.Picture playback stops and
the operation button can not
be used.
6. Settings are canceled.
7. No picture.
8. Picture is dark.
9. The screen is stretched or
aspect does not change.
10. Picture disturbance during
playback.
11. When recorded on a VCR
there is disturbance in the
playback picture.
12. Remote control operation is
not possible.
13. Improper operation of TV
set, etc., occurs.
14. Audio is not output or is
distorted.
15. Noticeable difference in
DVD and CD volume.
16. No digital output
÷ The disc is dirty or warped.
÷ The disc is not placed properly on the disc table.
÷ Region No. does not conform with this unit.
÷ Condensation has formed inside the player.
÷ This player cannot play PAL and SECAM format DVD discs.
÷ The disc has been loaded upside down.
÷ The selected function does not operate for that disc.
÷ The operation is prohibited by player.
÷ First stop the disc (press the 7 button), then start playback
again.
÷ When the power is turned off by power failure or unplugging
of the power cord, settings will be canceled.
When unplugging the power cord, please be sure to do so
after first canceling the display window's “-off-” indicator by
pressing the
remote control unit.
÷ Connection is incorrect.
÷ Operation (settings) of TV or AV amplifier is not appropriate.
÷ This unit is compatible with analog copy protect formatted copy
guard. Some discs include a copy prohibit signal and when
these types of discs are played back, the screen may darken
depending on the TV. This not a malfunction of this unit.
÷ The multi aspect setting is not appropriate.
÷ 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.)
÷ This player is compatible with analog copy protect technology
copy guard. Some discs include a copy prevention signal and
the copy guard system will prevent proper playback.
÷ The rear panel CONTROL IN jack on the player is being used.
÷ The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with
the remote sensor is too sharp.
÷ The batteries are exhausted.
÷ Some TVs that have wireless remote control functions may
not operate properly with this remote control.
÷ The DIGITAL OUTPUT’s Linear PCM setting is set to 96KHz.
Digital output is prohibited on some discs.
÷ The disc is dirty.
÷ The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the terminals
or are not connected.
÷ The connection plug or terminal is dirty.
÷ Audio cable connection is wrong.
÷ Connection is made to the stereo amplifier's PHONO input
terminal.
÷ The pause mode is engaged.
÷ Stereo amplifier operation is wrong.
(Check input (CD, AUX etc.) selector)
÷ The DVD playing is recorded in DTS audio.
÷ Although you may notice a difference in volume between CDs
and DVDs, this is a the result of a difference in disc recording
methods.
÷ Digital output may not be output during Virtual Dolby Digital
playback.
Possible causes
STANDBY/ON button on the main unit or the
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CARE OF DISCS
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.
CLEANING CARE
Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. For stubborn dirt, soak the
cloth in a weak detergent solution; wring well first and wipe. Use
a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any volatile agents such as
benzine or paint thinner, as they may damage the surface of the
player.
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.
Preparation
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Do not wipe in a circular
direction
(Concentric scratches in the disc
groove 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.
NEVER PLAY CRACKED OR WARPED DISCS.
7 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.
After using discs, store them upright
After playing a disc, always remove it from the player and return it to its
jacket. Then store it standing upright away from heat and humidity.
÷ Store discs carefully. If you store discs at an angle, or stacked on top
of each other, discs may become warped even when in their jackets.
÷ Do not leave discs in locations such as the seat of a car, which may
become excessively hot.
Gently wipe from the
inside toward the outer edge.
Notes on using the optional
optical cable
÷ Do not route cords around sharp angles. When storing, wind
the cords so that they have a diameter of at least 15 cm.
÷ When connecting, push all the way into the terminal.
÷ Do not use cords with a length of over 3m.
÷ If moisture or dust has collected on the plug, wipe it with a
soft cloth before connecting.
15 cm dia. or more
Never use CD's with special shapes.
CD's with special shapes (heart-shaped CDs. octagonal CDs. etc.)
cannot be played on this set.
Attempting to do so may damage the set. Do not use such CDs.
Operation
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CAUTION WHEN USING THE DISC
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Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting or copying is a
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Dolby Digital (AC-3)*
The maximum 5.1 channels of audio used in the surround system
(Surround Digital) for movie theaters is digital data compressed
by AC-3.
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In order to enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3) discs, this unit’s digital output
jack (either coaxial or optical) must be connected to the digital
input jack of a Dolby Digital (AC-3) amplifier or processor.
PCM
PCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation and is digital audio. The
digital audio of CD or DVD discs is PCM.
DTS
DTS is a surround system different to the Dolby Digital (AC-3)
system. In order to enjoy the benefits of DTS discs, the digital
output jack (either coaxial or optical) of this player needs to be
connected to the DTS input jack of an amplifier or processor.
MPEG
Short for Moving Picture Experts Group. This is an international
standard for compression of moving images. On some DVDs
digital audio has been compressed and recorded in this format.
Virtual Dolby Surround
Virtual surround sound can be enjoyed with 2 speakers.
Select "VDD" or "VDS" in the "Selecting a theater like 3-dimensional
sound image (Virtual Dolby Surround)" section on page 38.
Virtual Dolby Digital can be enjoyed 3 dimensional sound field
processing from the multi channel audio signal takes place.
Virtual Dolby Surround can be enjoyed 3 dimensional sound field
processing from the 2 channel audio signal takes place.
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Title number
Title numbers refer to titles of movies etc. As DVD discs have a
large capacity, many movies can be recorded on one disc. For
example, when 3 different movies are recorded on a disc, they
are divided into TITLE 1, TITLE 2 and TITLE 3. Playback can be
operated by selecting the title number.
Legato Link conversion
Although signal frequencies recorded on the discs are limited to
no higher than 20KHz, because there are frequency components
included in the sound of nature and musical instruments that
exceedthis, it’s not really accurate to say that discs are recorded
with the actual original signal wave forms. Legato Link conversion
is technology that supposes what the original signal was before
it was recorded on the disc in order to realize sound reproduction
that is very close to the original sound.
Chapter number
Chapter numbers are the numbers assigned to sections of a title
on the disc, similar to chapters in a book. If the disc includes
these numbers, you can locate the section you want very quickly
using chapter search and other functions.
Time number
The time number is the playback lapse time of a title in the disc
from its beginning. The scene you want to locate can be searched
for with the time number using the time number function etc..
TOC
TOC (Table Of Contents) information is data other than audio signal
data, recorded at the beginning of a disc. As the name implies,
it’s like the list of contents in a book, with information such as the
number of songs and playback time.
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Terms
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.
Multi-angle
When you watch regular TV programs you are watching the image
filmed through the TV camera. Because of this the picture is
displayed on your TV from the view point 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
all camera’s used for filming and these can be selected using this
player. These types of discs are called multi-angle discs.
Aspect
Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The
ratio of a normal TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a Hi-vision TV or wide
TV is 16:9. This allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider
perspective.
Parental level
This function was suggested by parents. Parental level restrictions
are restrictions incorporated into titles which include scenes that
parents do not wish their children to view.
Condition memory
“Condition” refers to the various mode settings etc. On this player,
various conditions, such as those set during playback etc. can be
memorized. This function allows you to play back the same disc
at any time without having to reset the condition settings.
Subtitle
Subtitles are language titles superimposed on movies etc. 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.
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 will not be possible.
The region number is described on the rear panel.
Optical digital output
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 optical fibre cable is called optical digital output. (Optical digital
input is the side receiving the signal form external units such as
the amplifier etc.)
Dynamic range
Dynamic range refers to the difference between the maximum
conversion level for transmission/conversion of distortion free
signals and noise and/or the minimum level limited by the
equipment’s characteristics. Decibel units (dB) are used.
Component (color difference) video output
The NTSC color signal is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and
the color (C
interference of each signal is avoided. On a TV with component
input jacks, these signals are synthesized to produce the picture.
B and CR) signals and then output. In this way mutural
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Language Code List
÷ See page 33.
Language
Japanese
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Dutch
Russian
Chinese
Korean
Greek
Afar
Abkhazian
Afrikaans
Amharic
Arabic
Assamese
Aymara
Azerbaijani
Bashkir
Belorussian
Bulgarian
Bihari
Bislama
Bengali, Bangla
Tibetan
Breton
Catalan
Corsican
Czech
Welsh
Danish
Bhutani
Esperanto
Estonian
Basque
Persian
Finnish
Fiji
Faroese
Frisian
Irish
Scottish Gaelic
Galician
Guarani
Gujarati
Hausa
Warranty card (Region number 1 models only.)............................. 1
NOTE:
The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without
notice, due to improvement.
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Specifications
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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:
÷ Start your volume control at a low setting.
÷ Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and
clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
÷ Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or
loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun
and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable
until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries
Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid
prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is
included for your protection.
Decibel
Level Example
30Quiet library, soft whispers
40Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS
UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140Gunshot blast, jet plane
180Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer
Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts,
operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown
below.
8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0 4
Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Service
Department at the above listed number for assistance.
PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC.
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 1760, LONG BEACH,
CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.
Should this product require service in Canada, please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized
Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada.
Alternatively, please contact the Customer Service Department at the following address:
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
Customer Service Department
300 Allstate Parkway Markham, Ontario
L3R OP2
(905) 479-4411
1-877-283-5901
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.
Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisée
Pioneer au Canada pour obtenir le nom de la Société de Service Autorisée Pioneer le plus
près de chez vous. Ou encore, veuillez vous communiquer avec le Service de Clientèle de
Pioneer:
Pioneer électroniques du Canada, Inc.
Départment de service au consommateurs
300 Allstate Parkway Markham, Ontario
L3R OP2
(905) 479-4411
1-877-283-5901
Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie, veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la
Garantie Limitée gui accompagne le produit.