Pioneer DV-434 User Manual

DVD PLAYER

DV-434

Operating Instructions

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF

THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT.

Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research for consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest technological developments.

We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD player.

Thank you for your support.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE [For U.S. model]

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

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 complies with Canadian ICES-003.

[Pour le modèle Canadien]

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

THE STANDBY/ON BUTTON 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.

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.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

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.

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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

GROUND CLAMP

Fig. A

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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)

EIA

•

EST 1924

We Want You

LISTENING

For A Lifetime

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

30 Quiet library, soft whispers 40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower 100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast, jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

•

EIA

EST 1924

at two feet.

•

We Want You

LISTENING

For A Lifetime

Features of This Player

Compatible with DVD, Video CD and CD formats

DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos shown below can be played back on PIONEER DVD players. For more information on discs compatible with this player, refer to the table below.

Types of playable discs and their marks

DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

The disc format logos shown above are found on disc labels or on disc jackets.

• To prevent malfunction, do not use an 8 cm (3 in.) adaptor (for CDs).

• Discs other than the ones indicated above cannot be played on this unit.

• DVDs that have incompatible region numbers, DVDAudio, DVD-ROM, and CD-ROM cannot be played on this unit. The region number of the player can be found on the rear panel.

* Playing recordable CDs

• Note that this unit cannot record onto recordable discs.

• This unit can play music-use CD-R and CD-RW discs. However, depending on the condition of the CD-Recorder and the disc, you may find that not all discs will play successfully. (For example, if the disc is scratched or dirty, or if the player’s pickup lens is dirty.)

Diameter/ Playable sides Playback time

12 cm (5in.)/ single-sided

12 cm (5in.)/ double-sided

1 layer 2 layer

DVD VIDEO

8 cm (3 in.)/ single-sided

8 cm (3 in.)/ double-sided

1 layer 2 layer

VIDEO CD

12 cm (5 in.)/ single-sided

VIDEO CD single

8 cm (3 in.)/ single-sided

12 cm (5 in.)/ single-sided

CD single

8 cm (3 in.)/ single-sided

Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 2)

133 min. 242 min.

266 min. 484 min.

Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 2)

41 min. 75 min.

82 min. 150 min.

Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 1) Max. 74 minutes

Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 1) Max. 20 minutes

Digital audio

Max. 74 minutes

Digital audio

Max. 20 minutes

Audio : 1 English

Dolby Digital

5.1CH

Audio : 2 Spanish

HELLO

HOLA

Dolby Digital

5.1CH

HELLO!

HOLA!

Subtitle :1 English Subtitle :2 Spanish

525 line digital progressive-scan component video output

Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan effectively doubles the amount of video information fed to your TV or monitor. The result is a stable, flicker-free image. (Check your TV/monitor for compatibility with this feature.)

For the very highest picture quality, try watching a movie on DVD-Video on a progressive-scan compatible TV.

The DV-434 offers complete flexibility and compatibility with all types of AV equipment with composite video and S-Video outputs, as well as component video outs.

Wide range of DVD viewing options

Multi-Angle (page 31)

You can view scenes from different camera angles when watching movies or other media with multiple angle playback available.

ANGLE : 2/4

ANGLE : 3/4

Compatible with a wide range of DVD digital audio output formats

DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audio formats (as of October 1998). The digital audio output jacks of this player output Dolby Digital*, DTS**, MPEG, and linear PCM digital bitstreams.

This player has a function that converts Dolby Digital and MPEG audio formats into the linear PCM format. This allows playback of DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital and MPEG without the need for a decoder.

Easy setup and adjustment using on-screen menus

Press SETUP on the remote control to open the Setup screen and you’ll find setting up and adjusting the system easy to do with on-screen menus conveniently organized and arranged. Additionally, on-screen information (i)❖ appears to clarify the functions and explain the options available. Below are just a few examples.

Answer a few questions and

Audio1 Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo

Setup Navigator

Setting up using the Setup Navigator

Move

Start

Auto Start Off

ENTER

Select

SETUP

Exit

have all the necessary audio, video, and on-screen language adjustments set automatically by the player using the Setup Navigator (page 17).

Multiple Languages (page 33)

You can select the language on when watching movies or other media that have multiple language and/or audio soundtracks recorded on them.

Multi-Language Subtitles (page 34)

You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off when watching movies or other media with subtitles available.

This mark indicates this may not be possible with certain discs.

Energy-saving design

This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy when this player is in standby mode.

Select the type of TV screen you are using and the preferred screen format you’d like to use when watching DVDs in the Video menu (page 28).

❖

The on-screen information (i) only appears if you

choose [English] as the [OSD Language] (page 18,

32).

While using the Setup Navigator, no on-screen

information ( i ) is displayed.

Audio1 Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo

TV Screen

Component Video -

Progressive DNR -

Picture Quality -Standard

Select your display preference

Move

4:3(Letter Box) 4:3(Pan&Scan) 16:9(Wide)

SETUP

Exit

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

** “DTS” and “DTS Digital” are trademarks of Digital Theater

Systems, Inc.

Differences in Disc

How to Proceed in This

Composition

DVD

DVDs are divided into units referred to as titles, and titles are divided into chapters. A DVD which contains a movie may have only one title with many or no chapter divisions. Karaoke DVDs may have many titles, assigning a title to each song on the disc. Menu screens do not belong to any title.

DVD player functions generally apply to titles on a disc or chapters within a selected title. The player functions available may also vary from title to title, depending on the disc. When discs have a unique title division, it should be noted that search and program functions may be affected.

Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Title 1

Chapter 1

DVD

Video CD/CD

Video CDs and CDs are divided into units referred to as tracks (Video CD tracks may also be referred to as scenes). One song generally corresponds to one track. Some tracks are further divided into units referred to as indexes. Video CDs with PBC (Playback Control) also contain menus recorded on the disc which enable easy access to the contents of the disc.

When played back on a DVD player, both Video CDs and CDs are considered to be a single title, regardless of the number of tracks.

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4

Title 2

Chapter 2

Manual

DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest quality digital audio and video available today. The amount of information that can be recorded onto a DVD disc is remarkable, allowing it to offer numerous functions and features available with no other format. Because using the DVD player and DVDs may be confusing at first, following the order below should help you get through the important stages of getting set up so you can start using your player as soon as possible.

Get familiar with the player.

Refer to the section confirm that all the accessories were included with the player. If you are new to DVD, it might be beneficial for you to go through the starting on page 9 to get familiar with the parts and buttons on the main unit and remote control as they will be referred to throughout this manual.

There is also a list of terms that can be found on page 55 if you are having trouble understanding some of the terminology associated with DVD.

Make the necessary connections.

No entertainment system seems to be set up exactly the same way. The starting on page 14 shows how video and audio connections may be made to suit your home entertainment system.

Set up the necessary player menus.

Before you can begin to enjoy the benefits of the DVD format, you should set up the player to output the video and audio information that corresponds to your system. The section 17 explains how to use the Setup screen menus as well as how to make the necessary initial adjustments. The Setup screen menus are used in a number of functions. Learning the procedure for operating the menus will make using this player much easier and more enjoyable.

“Before Using”

“Names and Functions”

“Making Connections”

“Setting Up the Player”

on page 8 to

section

starting on page

Play a disc.

Video CD

Track 2 Track 4Track 3Track 1 Track 5

When all the connections and setups have been made, you are ready to play a DVD, Video CD, or CD with the player. The section

Player”

starting on page 20 outlines the basic player

operations.

“Getting Started Using Your DVD

Enjoy the many features available.

Once you are comfortable using the basic player functions, you are ready to take advantage of the various options DVD and this player have to offer. The section

“Advanced Functions”

how to use the features available on many DVDs.

starting on page 37 describes

Table of contents

Features of This Player ....................... 4

Differences in Disc Composition .....................6

How to Proceed in This Manual ...................... 6

Before Using ........................................ 8

Checking Accessories ..................................... 8

Preparing the Remote Control ......................... 8

Names and Functions ......................... 9

Front Panel ...................................................... 9

Display Window............................................. 10

Rear Panel ..................................................... 11

Remote Control ............................................. 12

Making Connections ......................... 14

Connecting Your DVD Player ......................... 14

Audio Connections ........................................ 15

Video Connections......................................... 16

System Control Connections ......................... 16

Setting Up the Player ....................... 17

Using the Setup Navigator............................. 17

Getting Started Using Your DVD

Player ............................................. 20

Playing DVDs, Video CDs and CDs................ 20

Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back ........ 22

Forward and Reverse Scanning ..................... 22

Resuming Playback from Where You Stopped

................................................................. 23

Stopping Playback and Switching Power Off

................................................................. 23

Adjusting Audio and Video

Settings......................................... 24

Using the Setup Screen Menus .................... 24

Changing to the Setup Screen “Expert” Menu

Mode........................................................ 25

Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be

Compatible with Your AV Component ...... 26

Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio

Soundtrack ...............................................27

Setting the TV Screen Size ............................28

525 line Digital Progressive Scan Component

Video Output ............................................ 29

Selecting Picture Quality Appropriate for

Program Content...................................... 30

Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle

(Multi-Angle)............................................. 31

Setting the Language Options......... 32

Setting the on-screen display (OSD) language

.................................................................32

Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences in

the Setup Screen Menus .........................32

Changing the Audio Language

(Multi-Language Function) ....................... 33

Selecting a Subtitle Language

(Multi-Language Subtitles) .......................34

Advanced Functions ......................... 37

Setting the Parental Lock Level .....................37

Changing the Background Color of the Screen .

.................................................................38

Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback

.................................................................39

Searching for a Title, Chapter, Track, or Location

on a Disc ..................................................40

Repeat Play .................................................... 41

Random Play .................................................. 42

Playback in a Desired Order (Program Play)

.................................................................43

Continuing Playback from a Specified Location

(Last Memory)..........................................46

Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs

(Condition Memory) .................................47

Viewing Disc Information .............................. 48

Resetting the Player to System Settings ....... 49

Additional Information ..................... 50

Disc Care ....................................................... 50

For Proper and Long Use of This Unit ........... 51

Language Code List .......................................52

Troubleshooting .............................................53

Terms.............................................................55

Specifications ................................................ 57

Before Using

Checking Accessories

Please confirm that the following were received with the player.

Audio cord

Video cord

Power cord

Preparing the Remote Control

Inserting batteries into the remote control

1 While pushing the tab

on the battery compartment cover toward the center of the remote, pull out in the direction indicated by the arrow.

2 Insert batteries.

Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus (–) polarity guides on the batteries with the marks inside the battery compartment.

3 Close the cover.

Remote control unit

PROGRAM

RANDOM

PREV NEXT

STOP

STEP/SLOW

REPEAT

VOLUME CHANNEL

PLAY

TV CONTROL

REPEAT

SEARCH MODE

REV

CLEAR

PAUSE

+10

FWD

A-B

FUNC

AA/R6P dry cell batteries

Operating instructions (this manual)

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

MEMORY

LAST

ENTER

CONDITION

MEMORY

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

RETURN

OPEN/

Notes

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• When replacing batteries, use all new batteries.

• When not using the remote control for a long period of time (over 1 month), remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion. If battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the battery component, then insert new batteries.

Remote control operation

When operating the remote control, point it at the remote sensor (Î) located on the player’s front panel. The remote control can be used up to 23 feet (7 m) from the player and within a 30° angle on each side of the sensor.

7m (23ft.)

Notes

• Exposing the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong light may cause faulty operation.

• If the CONTROL IN jack on the player’s rear panel is connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of another component, point the remote control at the other component to operate the player. Operation will not be possible when pointed at this player (page 16).

Names and Functions

Front Panel

BEFORE USING/NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

DVD PLAYER

STANDBY/ON

FL DIMMER

FL OFF

1 STANDBY/ON button

Press to switch the player on or to put in standby (pages 20, 23).

2 Disc tray

When loading a disc, place discs in the disc tray with the label side facing up (pages 20, 23).

3 0 (open/close) button

Press to open and close the disc tray (pages 20, 23).

4 7 (stop) button

Press to stop playback. Pressing once enables playback to resume from a point shortly before the location where it stopped. Pressing twice causes the disc to return to the beginning of the disc if playback starts again (page 23).

5 8 (pause) button

Press during playback to pause. Press again to resume playback (page 39).

6 3 (play) button

Press to start or resume playback (pages 20, 23).

0=- 9

7 ¡ ¢ (forward) button

Press to advance to chapters/tracks. Press and hold to perform fast-forward scanning (page 22).

8 4 1 (reverse) button

Press to go back to previous chapters/tracks. Press and hold to perform reverse playback scanning (pages 22).

9 Remote sensor

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the player (page 8).

0 Display window

Displays system information (page 10).

- FL OFF indicator

When the Display window is turned off.

= FL DIMMER button

Press to change the brightness of the Display window and disc illumination in four steps: maximum brightness, medium brightness, minimum brightness, and off.

When the Display window is turned off, the FL OFF indicator lights.

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Display Window

DVD

VCD

TITLE

1 VCD indicator

VCD lights when a Video CD is loaded. CD lights when an audio CD is loaded.

2 DVD indicator

Lights when a DVD is loaded.

3 indicator

Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress (page

31).

4 TITLE indicator

Indicates a title number is being displayed.

5 TRK indicator

Indicates a track number is being displayed.

6 CHP indicator

Indicates a chapter number is being displayed.

7 GUI indicator

Indicates an on-screen menu operation is being performed (page 17).

TRK

CHP

GUI

PROGRESSIVE

CONDITION

TOTAL

REMAIN

-0

DOLBY

DIGITAL

MEMO

9 PROGRESSIVE SCAN indicator

Lights when unit is set to output 525 line progessive scan (non-interlaced) video (page 29).

0 CONDITION indicator

Indicates that Condition Memory settings are memorized for the currently loaded DVD (page 47).

- TOTAL indicator

Indicates that the disc in the player is stopped and DISPLAY has been pressed (page 49).

= indicator

Indicates that the Repeat function is on and that the current title, chapter, or track is being repeated (page 41).

~ DOLBY DIGITAL indicator

Indicates Dolby Digital audio playback.

! LAST MEMO indicator

Indicates the Last Memory location is recorded in memory for the currently loaded DVD or Video CD (page 46).

LAST

8 REMAIN indicator

Indicates that the remaining playback time of a title or chapter/track is being displayed.

@ Counter display

Displays the playback mode, type of disc, title and chapter/track numbers, playback time, etc.

# 83 indicator

3 light when any disc is playing. When a disc is paused, 8 lights.

Rear Panel

1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(Interlace/Progressive-scan)

If your TV or monitor has component video inputs, you can produce a higher quality picture on your TV or monitor by connecting to the component video outputs on this unit. When using these jacks, be sure to set VIDEO OUT SELECT to the right position (page 16).

2 DIGITAL OUT jack (coaxial)

Use to output the digital audio signal recorded on discs. You can output the digital signal via either coaxial output jack to an AV amplifier or receiver (page 15).

3 VIDEO OUT SELECT switch

Use to set which output is used to output the video signals. Select either video/S-video or component video signal output depending on the connections you make (page 16).

4 DIGITAL OUT jack (optical (OPT.))

Use to output the digital audio signal recorded on discs. You can output the digital signal via either optical output jack to an AV amplifier or receiver (page 15).

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YPB

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

SELECT

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT OPT

CONTROL

AC IN

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

6 AC IN power cord connection terminal

Use to connect the power cord to the wall outlet (page 14).

7 S-VIDEO OUT jack

If your TV or monitor has an S-video input, clear picture reproduction is possible by connecting the player to your TV or monitor via the S-Video jack. When using this output, be sure to set VIDEO OUT SELECT to the left position (page 16).

8 VIDEO OUT jack

Connect to the video input on a TV or monitor or AV amplifier or receiver with video input capability. When using this output, be sure to set VIDEO OUT SELECT to the left position (pages 14, 16).

9 AUDIO OUT jacks

Use to output two-channel audio (analog) to the audio stereo inputs on a TV or stereo amplifier. If you are connecting to a receiver that has both digital and analog input jacks for DVD player connection, it may be beneficial to make both connections (pages 14,

15).

5 CONTROL IN jack

Use to connect this player to another component bearing the Pioneer Î mark. This lets you control this unit as though it were a component in a system. Player operations are then performed by pointing the remote control at the component that the player is connect to (page 16).

Remote Control

3 4 5 6

7 8 9 0

= ~

LAST

MEMORY

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

STEP/SLOW

PROGRAM

REPEAT

RANDOM

VOLUME CHANNEL

CONDITION

MEMORY

ENTER

PLAY

REV

REPEAT

A-B

TV CONTROL

OPEN/ CLOSE

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

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PAUSE

FWD

¡

CLEAR

+10

SEARCH MODE

FUNC

Î

$ % ^

& *

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4 AUDIO button

Press repeatedly to select one of the audio languages and/or audio formats programmed on a DVD (page 33).

For Video CD and CD, each press changes the audio output as follows.

= Stereo = 1/L (Left) = 2/R (Right)

5 SETUP button*

Press when the player is in either play or stop mode to open and close the Setup screen (page 17).

6 MENU button*

Use to display or close the DVD menu screen (page

21).

7 PREV 4 button (previous)

During playback, press PREV 4 to go back to a previous chapter/track (page 22).

8 PLAY 3 button

Press to start disc playback (pages 20, 23).

9 STOP 7 button

Press to stop playback. Pressing once enables playback to resume from a point shortly before the location where it was stopped. Pressing twice causes the disc to return to the beginning of the disc when playback starts again (page 23).

(Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.)

1 LAST MEMORY button

You can resume DVD or Video CD playback from the point you last watched even if the disc is removed from the player. Press LAST MEMORY during playback to set a Last Memory point. When you want to resume playback of that disc, press LAST MEMORY in the stop mode and playback starts from the memorized point. Last Memory locations can be stored for up to 5 DVDs and 1 Video CD (page 46).

2 (standby/on) button

Press to switch the player on or to put in standby (pages 20, 23).

3 SUBTITLE button

Press repeatedly to select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD or to turn the subtitles off (page 34).

0 STEP/SLOW e/E buttons

Press STEP/SLOW E during playback to view slow playback. In pause mode, press STEP/SLOW E to advance DVDs and Video CDs frame by frame and STEP/SLOW e to back up a few frames at a time (page 39).

- Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)*

Use to perform direct title and chapter/track searches, and to input numerical values.

= PROGRAM button

You can program titles, chapters, or tracks to play back in a desired order. Programs can be a maximum of 24 steps. Additionally, DVD programs for up to 24 discs can be stored in the player’s memory for future use (page 43-45).

~ RANDOM button

Press to play chapters/tracks in random order (page

42).

! CONDITION MEMORY button

You can store in memory the settings for up to 15 DVDs. Press CONDITION MEMORY during DVD playback to memorize the settings (page 47).

@ OPEN/CLOSE 0 button

Press to open or close the disc tray (pages 20, 23).

# ANGLE button

Some DVDs are recorded with various camera angle playback options. Press ANGLE repeatedly to display different camera angles (page 31).

$ DISPLAY button

Press during playback to display statistical disc information. Press repeatedly to display different information (page 48).

% TOP MENU button*

Press to call up the top menu programmed on the DVD. Depending on the DVD, the top menu may be identical to the DVD menu (page 21).

^ RETURN button*

Use to go one menu back (current settings are maintained). Use RETURN when you do not want to change the option setting in a menu.

& Cursor buttons (2/3/5/∞)*

Use to move through the options on menu screens and to change settings.

* ENTER button*

Use to implement settings selected with the cursor buttons or to set items highlighted in a menu.

( NEXT ¢ button

During playback, press NEXT ¢ to advance to the next chapter/track (page 22).

) PAUSE 8 button

Press to pause playback of a disc. Press again to resume playback (page 39).

_ 1 REV FWD ¡ (fast reverse/forward)

buttons

During playback of DVD and Video CD, press

FWD ¡ to perform fast forward scanning. Press REV 1 to perform fast reverse scanning of DVD

and Video CD. When a CD is loaded, audio scanning is performed (page 22).

+ CLEAR button

Works in conjunction with a number of player functions. Use to cancel repeat and random playback, and to edit programs.

¢ TV CONTROL buttons

TV FUNC: Press TV FUNC to select the TV for

TV: Press TV to turn the TV’s power on or

CHANNEL: Use to select TV channel. VOLUME: Use to adjust the volume.

1. Input the maker code.

While holiding down the CLEAR button, input the two digit code from the table below that

corresponds to the make of your TV. For example, If you have a Pioneer TV, press and

hold CLEAR, then press 0, 0 on the remote control.

2. Confirm that the TV is responding to the programmed code.

On the remote, press the TV button. If the TV swithches on (or into standby if it was on previously), then you have the correct code.

If nothing happens when you press the TV button, start again from step 1 using a different code.

• Some makers have several codes. Try each one

until you find the one that works.

Preset Code List

Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer 00 PIONEER 1 01 RCA 1 02 SHARP 3 03 ZENITH 1 04 SONY 05 TOSHIBA 1 05 HITACHI 1 07 PHILIPS 08 PANASONIC 1 09 MITSUBISHI 10 GOLDSTAR 1 11 GE 1 12 MAGNAVOX 1 13 JVC 1 14 SANYO 2 15 RCA 2 16 RCA 3 17 RCA 4

remote control operation.

put in standby.

18 RCA 5 19 SHARP 1 20 ZENITH 2 21 SANYO 1 22 PANASONIC 2 23 GOLDSTAR 2 24 HITACHI 2 25 HITACHI 3 26 TOSHIBA 2 27 SHARP 2 28 GE 2 29 MAGNAVOX 2 30 TOSHIBA 3 31 HITACHI 4 32 JVC 2 33 FUJITSU 34 PIONEER 2 35 GRANDIENTE

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

¡ REPEAT button

Press once to repeat playback of current chapter/ track. Press twice to repeat playback of current title (page 41).

™ REPEAT A-B button

Press at the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat or to mark a location you want to return to (page 41).

£ SEARCH MODE button

Press to perform a title, chapter/track or elapsed time search (page 40).

Making Connections

Connecting Your DVD Player

Unlike any other audiovisual media format, DVD offers a wide array of audio and video output options which allows playback to be enjoyed in any number of system configurations from a standard TV with stereo audio input to a home theater system with a TV or monitor and full surround sound capabilities.

Connection Guide

The illustration on this page shows the basic setup using the audio and video cords included with this player. Use this illustration as a guide to setting up your home system. An explanation of each type of audio and video connection available can be found on pages 14 to 16 . To determine the best audio and video connection setup for your system, refer to the manuals supplied with the components you are making connections to. In addition to making physical connections to your TV or monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size. You can use the [Setup Navigator] in the Setup screen General menu to set whether you are using a wide screen or standard size TV or monitor (page 18). Additionally, you can use the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen Video menu (page 28).

Notes

• When making connections to this unit or when changing connections, check that the unit is off by pressing

STANDBY/ON and unplug the power cord from the

power outlet.

• The analog video output on this player uses copy protect circuitry to prevent the video playback on DVDs from being copied. If you connect the player to a TV via a VCR, or record and play back the contents of a disc with a VCR, the playback picture may not be normal.

Make audio connections from the AUDIO OUT jacks on the player to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV or monitor using the stereo audio cord included with the player. Be sure to match the color of the plugs with the color of the jacks (red and white).

AUDIO IN

Audio cord (Included)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YPB

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

OUT

TV or monitor

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO

OUT

SELECT

S-VIDEO

OUT

Video cord (Included)

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT

CONTROL

AC IN

Finally, connect to a power outlet (120 V).

S-VIDEO INVIDEO IN

Make video connections from the VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV or monitor using the video cord included with the player. Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT to the left position.

Audio Connections

This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and also analog audio output formats.

Digital Audio Connections:

You can enjoy the digital audio recorded on DVD discs from both optical digital and coaxial digital output jacks.

When making digital audio connections, do not make connections from both the coaxial and optical digital outputs to the same component.

When a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG is loaded, noise will be output if you have made connections via the digital audio jacks to a receiver or amplifier that cannot decode a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG digital bitstream. In this case, be sure to set up the Setup Navigator audio settings to best reflect the type of system you are using (page 19) Additionally, the digital audio settings can be adjusted manually in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu (page 26-27).

DIGITAL OUT (Optical)

The digital signal is transmitted as light pulses through a fiber-optic cable.

• Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder.

• Use a fiber-optic cable (not supplied) to connect the DIGITAL OUT OPT (digital optical output) on the player to the digital optical input on an AV amplifier or receiver.

DIGITAL OUT (Coaxial)

The digital signal is transmitted electronically through a coaxial cable.

• Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder.

• Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the DIGITAL OUT (coaxial digital output) on the player to the coaxial digital input on an AV amplifier or receiver.

CONTROL

DIGITAL OUT

AC IN

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YPB

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

OUT

DIGITAL IN

AV amplifier or receiver with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT VIDEO OUT

SELECT

Analog Audio Connection:

MAKING CONNECTIONS

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YPB

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

OUT

DIGITAL IN

AV amplifier or receiver with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT VIDEO OUT SELECT

AC IN

CONTROL

DIGITAL

OUT OPT

• Make analog audio connections to a stereo amplifier or receiver.

• Analog audio connections can also be made to a TV or monitor with stereo input jacks.

• Use the supplied audio cord to connect the AUDIO OUT on the player to the audio input on the stereo amplifier or receiver.

• When making analog audio connections, be sure to match the color of the plugs with the color of the jacks (red and white).

CONTROL

AUDIO IN

AC IN

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YPB

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

OUT OPT

VIDEO

OUT

SELECT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

Stereo amplifier or receiver

Video Connections

This player features S-video, composite, and component video output possibilities. Check the manual supplied with your TV or monitor to determine the best possible connection for your system. In addition to making physical connections to your TV or monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size. You can use the [Setup Navigator] in the Setup screen General to set whether you are using a wide screen or standard size TV or monitor (page 18). Additionally, you can use the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen

Video menu (page 28).

S-VIDEO OUT

• Make S-video connections to a TV or monitor with Svideo input to produce a high quality video image.

• Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the output on the player to S-video input on the TV or monitor.

• When making S-video connections, make sure to set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel of the player to the left to assign S-video output.

AC IN

CONTROL

OUT

S-VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT VIDEO OUT

SELECT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

SELECT

TV or monitor

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Interlace/Progressive-scan)

• Make component video connections to a TV or monitor with component inputs to produce a higher quality video image.

• Use a component video cable or 3 video cords (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the component jacks on the monitor.

• If connected to a progressive-scan compatible TV, set the [Component Video] menu to [Progressive] (page

29).

• When making component video connections, make sure to set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel of the player to the right to assign component video output.

AC IN

CONTROL

TV or monitor

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT VIDEO OUT SELECT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

SELECT

VIDEO OUT

• Make composite video connections to a standard TV or monitor with a video input jack.

• Use the supplied video cable to connect one of the VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the video input on the TV or monitor.

• Be sure to match the color of the plug with the color of the jack (yellow).

• When making video connections, make sure to set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel of the player to the left to assign composite video output.

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YPB

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

TV or monitor

DIGITAL

VIDEO OUT

SELECT

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

SELECT

AC IN

OUT OPT

CONTROL

VIDEO IN

System Control Connections

Using a commercially available cord with a mini plug (3.5 mm dia. with no resistance) to connect this player’s CONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark, you can control the player as though it were a component in a system (system control).

• If you connect for system control, you cannot operate the player directly. Point the remote control unit at the component (AV amplifier, etc.) connected to the CONTROL OUT jack to operate.

• When controlling as a system, be sure to make a connection to the amplifier using an audio or video cord, even when using only digital components.

• For details, refer to the operation manuals of the connected components.

OUT OPT

CONTROL

AC IN

CONTROL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YPB

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

OUT

Pioneer component with Î mark.

DIGITAL

VIDEO OUT SELECT

Setting Up the

Audio1 Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo

Setup Navigator

Move

Exit

SETUP

Select

ENTER

Setting up using the Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

Auto Start Off

Start

1 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel

(

on the remote control).

Player

Using the Setup Navigator

The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of getting the DVD player ready to perform. Designed as a series of on-screen multiple-choice questions, the Setup Navigator automatically sets the audio, video, and language settings according to how the questions are answered. Once this procedure is complete, it will be possible to begin using the DVD player to enjoy DVDs.

The procedure on this page describes the operations necessary to function within the Setup Navigator screens. A detailed description of the contents of each question that appears on the screen can be found on the following pages.

When setting up for the first time

Some DVDs start playing automatically when loaded in the player. Because the Setup Navigator cannot be used if a disc is playing, it is recommended to set up the player using the Setup Navigator before loading a DVD for the first time. If a DVD has been loaded, be sure to press STOP 7 before proceeding.

LAST

OPEN/

CONDITION

MEMORY

ENTER

PLAY

REV

REPEAT

A-B

TV CONTROL

VOLUME CHANNEL

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

PAUSE

FWD

CLEAR

+10

SEARCH MODE

FUNC

387¡ ¢4 10

Î

STANDBY/ON

DVD PLAYER

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

PROGRAM

RANDOM

FL DIMMER

FL OFF

STEP/SLOW

2 Press SETUP.

When SETUP is pressed for the first time, the following screen appears. Though the Setup Navigator may be used more than once, this screen only appears the first time SETUP is pressed.

MAKING CONNECTIONS / SETTING UP THE PLAYER

3 Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to make a

selection.

• If you are going to use the Setup Navigator, it is not necessary to change the setting on the first screen. Please proceed to the next step.

• If you do not want to set up the player using

the Setup Navigator, use the cursor button (∞) to select “Auto Start Off” at this time.

The Setup Navigator function may still be used at a later time in manual Setup screen menu operation (page 24).

4 Press ENTER.

The selection is entered and the next Setup Navigator screen appears.

Use steps 3 and 4 as a basis for entering selections on the all of the Setup Navigator screens described on the following pages.

To change the answer to a prior question

Use the cursor button (2) to return to previous screens. Please note, however, that you cannot go forward using the cursor button (3), so it will be necessary to answer all the questions that occur after the screen that was returned to.

To exit the Setup Navigator

Press SETUP while on any of the screens to exit the Setup Navigator. Please note that if the Setup Navigator is exited before all the questions are answered, no settings are changed.

To return to the Setup screen

Press RETURN . The Setup Navigator is exited and the Setup screen General menu screen appears. Please

note that no settings are changed if RETURN is pressed before the Setup Navigator is finished.

Setting the OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language)

The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSD language, or on-screen display language, which refers to the language that is used by the player in menus and on-screen messages. Additionally, the language that is established at this setting will also be used for the default audio and subtitle language.

Audio1 Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo

Setup Navigator

Language

OSD Language

Move

ENTER

English

français Español

Select

SETUP

Exit

Setting the TV screen size

The [TV Type] screen establishes the size, or more appropriately the width to height ration of your television or monitor. The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and high-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio.

Audio1 Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo

Setup Navigator

TV Connection

TV Type

Widescreen (16:9)

Standard (4:3)

SETUP

ENTER

Move

Select

Exit

Settings: English*

français Español

* Factory setting

Note

In addition to setting the [OSD Language], the audio and subtitle language are also set at this time. If you wish to change the audio or subtitle language to a different language, make changes in the Setup screen Language menu [Audio

Language] and [Subtitle Language] as needed (page 32,

34).

Settings: Widescreen (16:9)*

Standard (4:3)

* Factory setting

Note

There are two screen formats that can be used to display wide-screen format DVDs: letter box and pan & scan. When “Standard (4:3)” is selected in the Setup Navigator, the letter box screen format is automatically selected. To switch the preference to the pan & scan format, make changes in the Setup screen Video menu [TV Screen] setting (page 28).

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