Pioneer DV-444 Operating Instruction

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DVD PLAYER

DV-444

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.

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.

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

[For U.S. model]

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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The serial number for this equipment is located in 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.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Features of This Player

Compatible with DVD, Video CD and CD formats

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

Types of playable discs and their marks

DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Diameter/Playable sides

12 cm (5 in.)/ single-sided

12 cm (5 in.)/ double-sided

DVD VIDEO

8 cm (3 in.)/ single-sided

8 cm (3 in.)/ double-sided

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

1 layer 2 layer

Playback time

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

*1Playing recordable CDs

This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD format, or with MP3 audio files.

MP3 compatibility information

• The CD-ROM must be ISO 9660 compatible.

• Files should be MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format, 44.1 or 48kHz. Incompatible files will not play and “UNPLAYABLE MP3 FORMAT” will be displayed.

• Not compatible with some variable bit-rate (VBR) files.

• VBR files may not show play times correctly.

• This player only plays tracks that are named with the file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

• This player is not compatible with multi-session discs. If you try and play a multi-session disc, only the first session will be played.

• Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your MP3 files. The disc must be finalized in order to play.

• Audio encoded at 128Kbps should sound close to regular audio CD quality. Although this player will play lower bit-rate MP3 tracks, the sound quality becomes noticeably worse at lower bit-rates.

• Only the first 8 characters of folder and track names (excluding the “.mp3” extension) are displayed.

• This player can recognize a maximum of 250 folders and 250 tracks. Discs containing more than 250 folders or tracks will play, but only the first 250 folders/tracks.

Caution!

• CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a CD recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the player’s lens.

• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

• Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs can be played, but not all time information (playing time, etc.) will be displayed.

• For more information on using CD-R/RW discs, see

‘Disc care’

wstarting on page 57.

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 DVD-RAM cannot be played on this unit. The region number of the player can be found on the rear panel.

General

Language

Audio1

Video1

Exit

Move

Select

Setup using the Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

Start

Auto Start Off

SETUP

ENTER

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-444 offers complete flexibility and compatibility with all types of AV equipment with composite video and S-Video outputs, as well as component video outs.

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*2 Digital, DTS*3, MPEG, and linear PCM digital bitstreams. This player has a function that converts Dolby Digital and MPEG audio formats into the linear PCM format. This allows playback of DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital and MPEG without the need for a decoder.

Easy setup and adjustment using on-screen menus

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

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

Wide range of DVD viewing options

Multi-Angle (page 35)

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

TruSurround

TruSurround*4 uses technology that simulates multichannel surround sound using only two speakers. TruSurround works in conjunction with 2 channel audio sources to create a realistic surround sound.

MP3 compatibility

This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW and CDROM discs that contain MP3 audio tracks.

Video adjust function

When set to standard interlaced video, you can adjust various picture quality settings, including [Fine Focus], [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Chroma level] and [Hue]. When using the component video ouptut and set to progressive scan video, you can adjust [DNR], [Sharpness], [Detail], [Chroma delay] and [Gamma] You can memorize up to three sets of picture quality settings (pages 32-34).

24-bit/192kHz compatible DAC delivers higher-than-CD quality audio.

The DAC used to convert digital audio to analog in this player is fully 24-bit/192kHz compatible.

Multiple Languages (page 36)

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

HELLO

Audio : 1 English

Dolby Digital

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Audio : 2 Spanish

Dolby Digital

5.1CH

HOLA

Multi-Language Subtitles (page 38)

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

Subtitle :1 English Subtitle :2 Spanish

HELLO!

HOLA!

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.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

“DTS” is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

TruSurround and the ® symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Differences in Disc

How to Proceed in This

Composition

DVD

All discs are divided up into smaller, more manageable sections so that you can find specific content more easily.

DVD discs are divided into one or more titles. Each title may be further divided into several chapters. Occassionally, a chapter may contain index points, effectively dividing the chapter up into several parts, too.

Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Title 1

DVD

Chapter 1

Video CD/CD

Video CDs and CDs are divided into a number of tracks. In rare cases, a track may contain a number of index points, effectively dividing the track up into several parts.

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4

Video CD

Track 2 Track 4Track 3Track 1 Track 5

MP3

MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file format. Files are recognized by their file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Folders that contain mp3 files are automatically numbered F_001, F_002, etc. Tracks within folders are automatically numbered T_001, T_002, etc.

Folder 1 Folder 2

Track 1

Track 2

MP3

Track 3

Title 2

Chapter 2

Track 2Track 1

Manual

DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest quality digital audio and video available today. Because using the DVD player and DVDs may be confusing at first, following the order below should help you get through the important stages of getting set up so you can start using your player as soon as possible.

Get familiar with the player.

Refer to the section 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 62 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, it is first necessary to set up the player to output the video and audio information that corresponds to your system. The section

the Player’

Setup Navigator, a function that automatically sets up the player corresponding to the answers given in a multiple-choice on-screen procedure. The Setup screen menus, described in the section starting on page 24, are also used in a number of other functions. Learning the procedure for operating these menus will make using this player much easier and more enjoyable.

starting on page 17 explains how to use the

Play a disc.

When all the connections and setups have been made, you are ready to play a DVD, Video CD, CD, or MP3 with the player. The section

Your DVD Player’

basic player operations.

Enjoy the many features available.

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

‘Advanced Functions’

describes how to use the features available on many DVDs.

‘Before Using‘

‘Names and Functions‘

‘Making Connections‘

starting on page 20 outlines the

on page 8 to

section

‘Setting Up

‘Getting Started Using

starting on page 41

Table of contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Getting Started Using Your DVD

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

Playing DVDs, Video CDs, CDs and MP3s .... 20

When a Menu Screen is Displayed ............... 21

To Open or Return To the DVD or Video CD

Menu Screen ........................................... 21

Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back22

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

Resuming Playback from

Where You Stopped ................................. 23

Stopping Playback and

Switching Power Off................................23

Adjusting Audio and Video Settings24

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

Changing to the Setup Screen “Expert”

Menu Mode ............................................. 25

Adjusting the Dynamic Range of

the Audio Soundtrack...............................26

Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be

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

Getting Surround Sound from

Stereo Speakers.......................................28

Setting the TV Screen Size ............................29

525 line Digital Progressive Scan Compatible

Video Output ............................................ 30

Switching the S-Video Output ....................... 31

Selecting the Type of Paused Image to

Display ..................................................... 31

Setting the Position of the

On-screen Display .................................... 31

Adjusting the Video Quality ........................... 32

Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle

(Multi-Angle).............................................35

Setting the Language Options......... 36

Setting the On-screen Display (OSD)

Language ................................................. 36

Changing the Audio Language

(Multi-Language Function) ....................... 36

Selecting a Subtitle Language

(Multi-Language Subtitles) ....................... 38

Advanced Functions ......................... 41

Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame

Advance Playback ................................... 41

Searching for a Title, Folder, Chapter, Track, or

Location on a Disc....................................42

Using the MP3 Navigator .............................. 43

Repeat Play .................................................... 44

Random Play .................................................. 45

Playback in a Desired Order

(Program Play) .......................................... 46

Continuing Playback from a Specified Location

(Last Memory)..........................................50

Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs

(Condition Memory) ................................ 51

Setting the Parental Lock Level ..................... 52

Country Code List .......................................... 54

Changing the Background of the Screen ....... 54

Turning the Screen Saver On and Off ............ 54

Resetting the Player to System Settings ....... 54

Viewing Disc Information .............................. 55

Additional Information ..................... 57

Disc Care ....................................................... 57

For Proper and Long Use of This Unit ........... 57

Language Code List ....................................... 59

Troubleshooting ............................................. 60

Terms ............................................................. 62

Specifications ................................................ 63

Before Using

OPEN/

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

RETURN

PREV NEXT

REV

PLAY

FWD

PAUSE

PROGRAM

REPEAT

VOLUME CHANNEL

REPEAT

FUNC

TV CONTROL

A-B

LAST

MEMORY

CONDITION

MEMORY

SEARCH MODE

RANDOM

STOP

STEP/SLOW

ENTER

DISPLAY

CLEAR

+10

SETUP

TOP MENU

Checking Accessories

Please confirm that the following were received with the player.

Audio cord

Video cord

Power cord

Remote control unit

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.

AA (R6P) dry cell batteries

When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area. H048 En

Operating instructions (this manual)

Remote control operation

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

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.

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

STANDBY/ON

FL DIMMER

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 Remote sensor

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

4 Display window

Displays system information (page 10).

5 FL DIMMER button and Indicator

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 indicator lights.

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7 4 1 (reverse) button

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

8 ¡ ¢ (forward) button

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

9 7 (stop) button

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

0 8 (pause) button

Press during playback to pause. Press again to resume playback (page 41).

- 3 (play) button

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

DVD PLAYER

BEFORE USING/NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

6 0 (open/close) button

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

Display Window

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - =1

PRGSVE

DTS

GUI

TITLE

@!~

1 DTS indicator

Indicates DTS audio playback.

2 PRGSVE indicator

Lights when unit is set to output 525 line progessive scan (non-interlaced) video (page 30).

3 GUI indicator

Indicates an on-screen menu operation is being performed (pages 17, 24).

4 indicator

Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress (page

35).

5 TITLE indicator

Indicates a title number is being displayed.

TRK

COND. TOTAL REMAIN

LAST

CHP

0 COND. indicator

Indicates that Condition Memory settings are memorized for the currently loaded DVD (page 51).

- TOTAL indicator

Indicates that the disc in the player is stopped and DISPLAY has been pressed (page 56).

= REMAIN indicator

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

~ 2D indicator

Indicates Dolby Digital audio playback.

! 3 indicators

Indicates when a disc is playing.

6 indicator

Indicates that TruSurround is selected (page 28).

7 TRK indicator

Indicates a track number is being displayed.

8 CHP indicator

Indicates a chapter number is being displayed.

9 LAST indicator

Indicates the Last Memory location is recorded in memory for the currently loaded DVD or Video CD (page 50).

@ 8 indicator

Indicates when a disc is paused.

# Counter display

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

Rear Panel

12 3

CONTROL

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

1 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).

2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

If your TV or monitor has component video inputs, you can produce a higher quality picture on your TV or monitor by connecting to the component video outputs on this unit (page 16).

3 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,

16).

4 AC IN power cord connection terminal

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

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AC IN

5 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. (page 16).

You can switch between [S1] and [S2] S-video output from the Setup menu (page 31).

6 VIDEO OUT jack

Connect to the video input on a TV or monitor or AV amplifier or receiver with video input capability (pages 14, 16).

7 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack

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

8 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack

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

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

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

PAUSE

FWD

CLEAR

+10

SEARCH MODE

FUNC

$ % ^

& *

( )

_ +

¡ ™

£ ¢

4 AUDIO button

Press repeatedly to select one of the audio languages programmed on a DVD (pages 36, 37).

For Video CD, CD and MP3, 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 (pages 17, 24).

6 MENU button*

Use to display or close the DVD menu or MP3 Navigator screen (pages 21, 43).

7 PREV 4 (previous) button

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

50).

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 38).

0 STEP/SLOW e/E buttons

Press STEP/SLOW e or E during playback to view still frame. Press and hold STEP/SLOW e or E during playback to view slow playback. In still frame, 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 (DVD only) (page 41).

- 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 (pages 46-49).

~ RANDOM button

Press to play titles, chapters/tracks in random order (page 45).

! 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 51).

@ 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 35).

$ DISPLAY button

Press during playback to display statistical disc information. Press repeatedly to display different information (page 55).

% 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 41).

_ REV 1/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 or MP3 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 06 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

Use to set the repeat mode (page 44).

™ REPEAT A-B button

Press at the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat or to mark a location you want to return to (page 44).

£ SEARCH MODE button

Press to perform a title/folder, chapter/track or elapsed time search (page 42).

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 15 to 16. To determine the best audio and video connection setup for your system, refer to the manuals supplied with the components you are making connections to. In addition to making physical connections to your TV 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 1 menu (page 29).

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 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 playback the contents of a disc with a VCR, the playback picture may not be normal.

CONTROL

VIDEO OUT

Video cord (Included)

VIDEO 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.

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

TV or monitor

AUDIO OUT

Audio cord (Included)

AUDIO IN

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

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AC IN

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

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.

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 (coaxial digital output) on the player to the coaxial digital input on an AV amplifier or receiver.

CONTROL

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AC IN

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

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL

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

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

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

CONTROL

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

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

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AC IN

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

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

Analog Audio Connection

• 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).

MAKING CONNECTIONS

DIGITAL IN

CONTROL

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AC IN

Stereo amplifier or receiver

AUDIO IN

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 1 menu (page 29).

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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

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

• If connected to a progressive-scan compatible TV, set the [Component Video] menu to [Progressive] (page 34).

CONTROL

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AC IN

S-VIDEO OUT

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

• Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the S- VIDEO OUT jack on the player to S-video input on the TV

or monitor.

CONTROL

VIDEO OUT

∞

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AC IN

TV or monitor

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

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

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

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

CONTROL

VIDEO OUT

∞

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AC IN

TV or monitor

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

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.

CONTROL

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Pioneer component with Î mark.

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AC IN

VIDEO IN

CONTROL

OUT

Setting Up the

General

Language

Audio1

Video1

Exit

Move

Select

Setup using the Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

Start

Auto Start Off

SETUP

ENTER

Player

Using the Setup Navigator

The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of getting the DVD player ready to perform. Designed as a series of on-screen multiple-choice questions, the Setup Navigator automatically sets the audio, video, and language settings according to how the questions are answered. Once this procedure is complete, it will be possible to begin using the DVD player to enjoy DVDs. The procedure on this page describes the operations necessary to function within the Setup Navigator screens. A detailed description of the contents of each question that appears on the screen can be found on the following pages.

When setting up for the first time

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

1 Press ( STANDBY/ON on the front

panel).

If there’s already a disc loaded and it starts to play, press STOP 7 to stop it.

2 Press SETUP.

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

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

selection.

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

• If you do not want to set up the player using the Setup Navigator, use the cursor button (∞) to select [Auto Start Off] at this time.

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

MAKING CONNECTIONS/SETTING UP THE PLAYER

2 3

STANDBY/ON

PROGRAM

RANDOM

FL DIMMER

LAST

CONDITION

MEMORY

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

STEP/SLOW

ENTER

PLAY

REV

REPEAT

A-B

TV CONTROL

VOLUME CHANNEL

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TOP MENU

SEARCH MODE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

OPEN/ CLOSE

DISPLAY

RETURN

PAUSE

CLEAR

+10

FUNC

4 Press ENTER.

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

FWD

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.

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Setting the OSD Language

SETUP

ENTER

General

Language

Audio1

Video1

Exit

Move

Select

Widescreen TV 16:9 aspect ratio

Setup Navigator

TV Type

TV Connection

Widescreen(16:9)

Standard(4:3)

(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.

Setting the TV screen size

The [TV Type] screen establishes the size, or more appropriately the width to height ratio 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

Setup Navigator

Language

Select the On Screen Language

Video1

OSD Language

Move

Language

English

français Deutsch Italiano Español

ENTER

Select

General

SETUP

Exit

Settings: English*

français Deutsch Italiano

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 (pages 37,

38).

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 1 menu [TV Screen] setting (page 29).

Setting digital audio connections

SETUP

ENTER

General

Language

Audio1

Video1

Exit

Move

Select

Changes are saved

Setup Navigator

Exit Setup Navigator

Save Changes

Delete Changes Start Again

to an AV amplifier or decoder

The [Digital Jack] screen establishes whether digital connections have been made to an AV amplifier, receiver, or external decoder. As there are numerous options available, please refer to the instructions supplied with the component the player is connected to determine what digital audio formats can be decoded. If you have made no digital connections, select [Not

Connected].

Confirming the settings

The [Exit Setup Navigator] is the final screen in the Setup Navigator.

Video1

Digital Jack

Move

Language

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital/DTS Dolby Digital/MPEG Dolby D/DTS/MPEG PCM Not Connected

ENTER

Select

General

SETUP

Exit

Audio1

Setup Navigator

Amp Connection

Compatible with Dolby Digital

Settings: Dolby Digital*

Dolby Digital/DTS

Dolby Digital/MPEG

Dolby D/DTS/MPEG

PCM

Not Connected

*Factory setting

Setting compatibility with 96 kHz output

The [96 kHz PCM Audio] screen establishes whether or not the AV component the player is connected to is capable of processing an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz. This screen only appears if connections have been made to an external AV component as determined in previous screens.

Audio1

Setup Navigator

Amp Connection

Digital jack not compatible with 96kHz

Language

Video1

96kHz PCM Audio

Move

ENTER

General

Yes Don't Know

Select

SETUP

Exit

Settings: Save Changes*

Select to have the player make all of the necessary audio, video and language settings according to your responses in the Setup Navigator.

Delete Changes

Select to exit the Setup Navigator without changing any of the system settings.

Start Again

Select to return to the [OSD Language] screen of the Setup Navigator and do the settings again.

*Factory setting

To change other player settings in the Setup screen menus

The procedure for changing the settings in the Setup screen menus is described on page 24.

SETTING UP THE PLAYER

Settings: No*

Select if the connected AV component cannot process an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz.

Yes

Select if the connected AV component can process an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz.

Don’t Know

Select if you are uncertain whether the connected AV component can process an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz.

*Factory setting

Getting Started Using Your DVD Player

Playing DVDs, Video CDs, CDs and MP3s – DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3

Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and video on DVDs, be sure that you have either performed the Setup Navigator procedure described in the previous section or made the necessary settings in the Setup screen menus as outlined in the next section to set up the player to correspond to your home system. Having made these settings, you are now ready to start using the player to enjoy DVDs, Video CDs, CDs and MP3.

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

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

STEP/SLOW

PROGRAM

RANDOM

1 Press ( STANDBY/ON on the front

panel) .

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 (0 on the front

panel).

The disc tray comes out.

3 Load a disc.

Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc.

4 Press PLAY 3 (3 on the front panel).

• The disc tray closes, and playback begins.

• MP3 only: It may take a few seconds for the player to locate the track on the disc, depending on the complexity of the file structure. During this time, “Please wait a moment” is displayed.

• Depending on the disc, a menu may be

displayed. If a menu is displayed, proceed to step 5.

5 Select the item you want to view.

• When a DVD is loaded: Select the item with the cursor buttons (2/3/5/

∞) or the number buttons then press ENTER.

• When a Video CD is loaded: Use the number buttons to select the item.

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Notes

• Noise is output if you make digital audio connections to a receiver or amplifier that does not have a built-in decoder. Check that the digital audio output format selected in the Audio 1 menu corresponds to the audio components you have made connections to (pages 26, 27).

• The TV screen size is factory set to present the wide screen

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format (16:9 aspect ratio). If you have a standard TV screen (4:3 aspect ratio), this setting can be changed to match your TV screen size in the Video 1 menu (page 29).

When an operation is prohibited

There are times when you are using the player and attempt to perform an operation, but for some reason it cannot be performed. When this occurs, one of the two following icons appears on the screen.

The operation is prohibited by the player.

The operation is prohibited by the programming on the disc.

When a Menu Screen is Displayed – DVD/Video CD

Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control (PBC). DVDs often contain extra information that can be accessed in the DVD menu and sometimes makes navigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable as watching the feature presentation.

LAST

OPEN/

CONDITION

MEMORY

ENTER

PLAY

REPEAT

A-B

TV CONTROL

VOLUME CHANNEL

REV

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

PAUSE

FWD

CLEAR

+10

SEARCH MODE

FUNC

RETURN

ENTER NEXT ¢

MENU TOP MENU

Cursor

buttons

PREV 4

STOP 7

Number buttons

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

STEP/SLOW

PROGRAM

RANDOM

Example: When a DVD that has menu screens is loaded

To navigate a menu screen

• Although individual DVD titles may differ, when a

menu screen is displayed, use the cursor buttons (2/

3/5/∞) and ENTER on the remote control. The cursor buttons are used to move around the options on the screen and ENTER is used for selection.

• Occasionally, the number buttons may also be used to make selections. If this is possible, using number buttons serves to directly select an option on a menu screen. Only number buttons are used to make selections on Video CD menu screens.

• When the Video CD has more than one menu, pages can be advanced to or returned to with PREV 4 or NEXT ¢.

To Open or Return To the DVD or Video CD Menu Screen

– DVD/Video CD

Although this differs depending on the disc, pressing MENU, TOP MENU, or RETURN during DVD playback or RETURN during Video CD playback

displays the menu screen. Refer to the DVD or Video CD disc jacket and accompanying documentation for more information.

To play Video CDs without displaying menu screens

Video CDs with Playback Control (PBC) display a menu screen when play is started. It is possible, however, to play back Video CDs without displaying menu screens. When a Video CD with PBC is loaded, press STOP 7, and then the number button of the track you want to play.

GETTING STARTED USING YOUR DVD PLAYER

1 Highlight Clips

2 Chapter List 3 Commercial Header 4 Subtitles 5 Soundtrack 6 Start Main Feature

Example: When a Video CD that has Playback Control is

loaded

STANDARD VOCAL BEST

Don't Tekno for an Answer

Bad Whack Naff Riff

dubmyheadbassman

Gooey Love Jingle

Praise the Day

G3, Ba-san

Abstract Jazz Phunk

Rock the Love Jive

Bertie B.& the Goans

Hood in the Boyz

Sleek Machine

Philip William

Formerly an Artist

Pfeuti

John Torn

Hot Monkey Stick

Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/ Skip Back – DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3

LAST

OPEN/

CONDITION

MEMORY

SETUP

STEP/SLOW

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ENTER

PLAY

REPEAT

TV CONTROL

VOLUME CHANNEL

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DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

PAUSE

FWD

REV

CLEAR

+10

SEARCH MODE

REPEAT

A-B

FUNC

NEXT ¢

DVD PLAYER

PREV 4

STANDBY/ON

FL DIMMER

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

PREV NEXT

STOP

PROGRAM

RANDOM

Advancing to the next chapter (track)

Press NEXT ¢ (¡ ¢ on the front panel).

• Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track).

• You can advance more than one chapter (track)

forward by pressing and holding NEXT ¢ and releasing when the desired chapter (track) number appears in the display.

Skipping back to the previous chapter (track)

Press PREV 4 (4 1 on the front panel).

• Press once to skip back to the start of the chapter (track) currently playing.

• Press twice to skip back to the start of the previous chapter (track).

• You can skip back to previous chapters (tracks) by pressing and holding PREV 4 and releasing when the desired chapter (track) number appears in the display.

Forward and Reverse Scanning – DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3

LAST

OPEN/

CONDITION

MEMORY

STEP/SLOW

REPEAT

VOLUME CHANNEL

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ENTER

PLAY

REPEAT

A-B

TV CONTROL

REV

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

PAUSE

FWD

CLEAR

+10

SEARCH MODE

FUNC

PLAY 3

FWD ¡

REV 1

STANDBY/ON

FL DIMMER

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

PROGRAM

RANDOM

Fast forward and reverse scanning

Press and hold FWD ¡ or REV 1 (¡¢ or 4 1 on the front panel) during playback to scan forwards or backwards.

While “¡1“ or “1 1“ is displayed on-screen blinking, release the button to resume normal playback.

Variable speed scanning

1 Press (but don’t hold) FWD ¡ or REV 1

during playback to start scanning.

“¡ 1“ or “1 1“ appears on screen.

2 Depending on the type of disc playing, you

can increase the scanning speed by pressing FWD ¡ or REV 1.

The scan speed is shown on-screen.

DVD discs have three scanning speeds; 1, 2 and 3. CD and Video CDs have two scanning speeds;

1 and 2. MP3 have only one scanning speed.

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3 Press PLAY 3 to resume normal playback.

Resuming Playback from

OPEN/ CLOSE

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

RETURN

PREV NEXT

REV

PLAY

FWD

PAUSE

PROGRAM

REPEAT

VOLUME CHANNEL

REPEAT

FUNC

TV CONTROL

A-B

LAST

MEMORY

CONDITION

MEMORY

SEARCH MODE

RANDOM

STOP

STEP/SLOW

ENTER

DISPLAY

CLEAR

+10

SETUP

TOP MENU

Stopping Playback and

Where You Stopped – DVD/Video CD

Use the resume feature to restart playback from the point that the disc was stopped last time. This features cannot be used with MP3s and CDs.

Press STOP 7 once.

The display shows “RESUME” and the stop position is memorized.

• The resume position remains memorized as long as the disc is in the player — even if you switch the power off.

• Pressing STOP 7 twice causes the disc to return to the beginning when PLAY 3 is pressed again. The display shows the disc type (DVDs or Video CDs).

Press PLAY 3.

Playback starts from the resume position.

Notes

• The actual restart position may be slightly before or after the resume position.

• If you want to remove the disc, but still want to resume playback from the last stopped position, use the LAST MEMORY feature instead (page 50).

Switching Power Off

– DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3

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1 Press STOP 7 (7 on the front panel).

Playback stops.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 (0 on the front

panel).

The disc tray comes out.

3 Remove the disc.

4 Press ( STANDBY/ON on the front

panel) .

The disc tray goes back in.

GETTING STARTED USING YOUR DVD PLAYER

Adjusting Audio

V2Video1

General

Language

Exit

Move

Audio DRC

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

96kHz PCM Out

MPEG Out

Audio1

— — — — —

Off Dolby Digital Off 96kHz 3 48kHz MPEG 3 PCM

Setup audio Digital output format/tone adjust

SETUP

—

— —

SETUP

ENTER

V2Video1

General

Language

Exit

Move

Select

Audio DRC

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

96kHz PCM Out

MPEG Out

Audio1

Off Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 3 PCM 96kHz 3 48kHz MPEG 3 PCM

Change Dolby Digital output mode

—

— —

V2Video1

General

Language

Audio DRC

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

96kHz PCM Out

MPEG Out

Audio1

Off

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital 3 PCM 96kHz 3 48kHz MPEG 3 PCM

Output Dolby Digital

SETUP

ENTER

Exit

Move

Select

1 Press ( STANDBY/ON on the front panel).

and Video Settings

Using the Setup Screen Menus

The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen. These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings. The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual. The procedure on this page provides a basic outline for using the Setup screen menus.

When setting up for the first time

It is recommended to set up player using the Setup Navigator (page 15). If you selected [Auto Start Off] when the Setup Navigator appeared, you may still set up the player using the Setup Navigator in the General menu screen. If you choose not to use the Setup Navigator, be sure to make the necessary settings in the Setup screen Audio 1, Audio 2, Video 1, Video 2 and Language menus as described on the following pages. Some DVDs start playing automatically when loaded in the player. If a DVD has been loaded, be sure to press STOP 7 before proceeding.

2 Press SETUP.

The Setup screen appears.

Example

3 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select the

menu you want.

As each menu is selected with the cursor, the settings appear below the menu heading.

4 Use the cursor buttons (∞) to enter the menu.

The top item within the menu becomes highlighted.

Example

3, 4, 5, 6

STANDBY/ON

1 2

FL DIMMER

LAST

MEMORY

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

STEP/SLOW

PROGRAM

REPEAT

RANDOM

VOLUME CHANNEL

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CONDITION

MEMORY

ENTER

PLAY

REPEAT

A-B

TV CONTROL

REV

OPEN/ CLOSE

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

PAUSE

CLEAR

SEARCH MODE

5 Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to select the

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setting you want to change.

The options available for each setting appear to the right when the setting is selected. The current setting appears with the setting indicator lit.

6 Use the cursor buttons (3) to enter the setting

options.

Example

• Not all menu options can be changed while a disc is playing. In these cases, the options appear grayed out on the screen and cannot be adjusted. To change these settings, press STOP 7 first before pressing SETUP.

• Operating the menu after pressing STOP 7 may cancel the resume function.

• Some menu options are not immediately effective if set while a disc is playing. To make these settings effective, stop playback and then start again, or change the settings while the disc is stopped.

continued

LAST

—

General

Language

Audio1

Video1

Setup Menu Mode

Setup Navigator

Parental Lock

Expert Basic Off (us)

Change menu mode

SETUP

Exit

Move

OPEN/

CONDITION

MEMORY

ENTER

PLAY

REPEAT

A-B

TV CONTROL

VOLUME CHANNEL

REV

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

PAUSE

FWD

CLEAR

+10

SEARCH MODE

FUNC

7, 8

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

STEP/SLOW

PROGRAM

RANDOM

7 Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to select a

new setting and press ENTER to set the new setting in memory. Press RETURN or the cursor button (2) to exit the options without making any changes.

8 Press RETURN or the cursor button (2)

to go back to the main menu bar to select another menu.

9 Press SETUP to close the Setup screen.

The Setup screen closes.

IMPORTANT

Changing to the Setup Screen “Expert” Menu Mode

The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels, [Basic] and [Expert], to make this unit more convenient to operate for different levels of users. The [Basic] menu mode contains functions that may be considered necessary for the basic operations of this player and helpful on-screen information identified by

the i mark. The [Expert] menu mode adds to the [Basic] menu mode additional functions of the player that can be adjusted to further personalize performance of the player. In this manual, functions that are contained in the

[Expert] menu mode are identified by the Make changes to the [Setup Menu Mode] setting in the Setup screen General menu.

Settings: Expert

Basic*

*Factory setting

Note

On-screen information only appear in the [Basic] menu mode.

Expert

icon.

ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS

Note

The next time you press SETUP, you’ll see the menu screen that you exited from last time.

How to interpret the setting indicator colors in the Setup screen menus

When setting up the system, or when making adjustments, it is convenient to know what settings are applicable to the different disc formats. When the settings appear for each menu option, the currently selected setting appears with the setting indicator highlighted in one of three colors: blue, green or yellow. . These colors correspond to what formats the menu option effects as shown in the table below.

Note

If a setting applicable only to DVDs is changed while a Video CD or CD is loaded, a blue DVD icon appears in the upper right hand corner of the screen to indicate that the setting is not applicable to the currently loaded disc. The setting will be effective the next time a DVD is loaded.

Color of indicator Disc format(s)

Blue DVD only

DVD/Video CD

All compatible formats

Yellow

Green

— —

V2Video1

General

Language

Exit

Move

Audio DRC

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

96kHz PCM Out

MPEG Out

Audio1

Off Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 3 PCM 96kHz 3 48kHz MPEG 3 PCM

Change Dolby Digital output mode

SETUP

Adjusting the Dynamic Range

Setting the Digital Audio

of the Audio Soundtrack – DVD

Audio DRC stands for Audio Dynamic Range Compression. When Audio DRC is on, soft sounds such as dialog can be heard more clearly without making loud sounds even louder. When Audio DRC is set to [Off], there is no effect on the audio source. Make changes to the [Audio DRC] setting in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu.

Audio1

Dynamic playback at low volume

V2Video1

Audio DRC

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

96kHz PCM Out

MPEG Out

Move

Settings: Off*

Notes

• Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby Digital audio sources.

• If you have set the player to convert Dolby Digital audio to PCM, also make sure that you set the [Digital Out] to [On] to hear the Audio DRC effect.

• The effect of Audio DRC depends on your speakers and AV amplifier settings.

Language

Off

—

On Off

—

96kHz 3 48kHz

—

MPEG 3 PCM

—

General

SETUP

Exit

*Factory setting

Output To Be Compatible with Your AV Component – DVD

This player is capable of digital audio output for Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, and signals with a sampling rate of 96 kHz. Make settings in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu to reflect the capabilities of the components that you have made digital connections to.

Notes

• If you have already completed the Setup Navigator screen operations, the settings on this page have already been set by the player.

• If you have made only stereo line connections (analog) using the supplied audio cord, it is not necessary to make any changes in this menu.

Dolby Digital Out

This player is capable of outputting the Dolby Digital surround sound audio signal. When the player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, select [Dolby Digital]. This player can also convert the Dolby Digital signal to a digital Linear PCM signal, the same digital signal output from a CD. Select [Dolby Digital 3 PCM] when you have made connections to an amplifier or receiver with a Dolby Pro Logic decoder or a Digital Analog Converter (DAC).

Settings: Dolby Digital*

Dolby Digital 3 PCM

*Factory setting

DTS Out

— — —

SETUP

V2Video1

General

Language

Exit

Move

Audio DRC

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

96kHz PCM Out

MPEG Out

Audio1

Off Dolby Digital Off MPEG MPEG 3 PCM

Change MPEG audio output mode

— — — — — —

V2Video1

General

Language

Exit

Move

Audio DRC

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

96kHz PCM Out

MPEG Out

Digital Out

Audio1

Off Dolby Digital Off 96kHz 3 48kHz MPEG 3 PCM On Off

SETUP

This player is capable of outputting DTS digital audio for DVDs recorded in DTS. When this player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in DTS decoder, select [DTS]. If your system is not equipped to decode DTS, select [Off]. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your audio components if you are unsure about compatibility with DTS.

MPEG Out

This player is capable of outputting the MPEG digital bitstream. When the player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in MPEG decoder, select the [MPEG] setting. Otherwise, select [MPEG 3 PCM] to convert the digital signal to the PCM signal, the digital signal output from a CD.

Audio1

Change DTS output mode

V2Video1

Audio DRC

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

96kHz PCM Out

MPEG Out

Move

Language

Off

—

Dolby Digital

—

Off

—

DTS MPEG 3 PCM

—

General

SETUP

Exit

Settings: Off*

DTS

*Factory setting

Note

If you have made digital audio connections to component(s) not equipped to decode the DTS digital bitstream, be sure to select [Off]. If a DTS signal is output without decoding, the output is digital noise that could potentially cause damage to your speakers.

96 kHz PCM Out

This player is capable of outputting digital signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. If you have made connections to a component capable of processing this signal rate, select [96 kHz] for the signal to be output as is. As some components are incapable of processing digital signal input with sampling rates of 96 kHz, selecting [96 kHz 3 48 kHz] compresses the signal to a standard signal with a sampling rate of 48 kHz.

Settings: MPEG

MPEG 3 PCM*

*Factory setting

Digital Out

Expert

– DVD/Video CD/CD

Depending on your preferences and the type of connections made, you may opt not to have the digital audio signal output at all. When this setting is set to [Off] there is no signal output from the digital audio output jacks. Make changes to the [Digital Out] setting in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 23).

ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS

Audio1

Change 96kHz output mode

Settings: 96 kHz 3 48 kHz*

96 kHz

Note

On DVDs that contain copy protection, the 96 kHz signal may only be output from the analog audio jacks.

V2Video1

Audio DRC

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

96kHz PCM Out

MPEG Out

Move

Language

Off

—

Dolby Digital

—

Off

—

96kHz 3 48kHz

—

96kHz

General

SETUP

Exit

*Factory setting

Settings: On* (Digital bitstream is output)

Off (Digital bitstream is not output)

*Factory setting

Getting Surround Sound from Stereo Speakers – DVD/Video CD

TruSurround (stereo audio sources) to produce a surround sound effect from stereo speakers.

This function works only when connections are made to the AUDIO OUT jacks.

Video1

Language

Off

—

TruSurround

General

SETUP

Exit

Audio2

Virtual Surround

Surround effect from 2 speakers

Move

Settings: Off*

TruSurround

*Factory setting

Notes

• There is no effect when the audio source is either DTS or 96 kHz LPCM or during CD or MP3 playback.

• The digital audio output level is reduced when playing 2 channel Dolby Digital DVDs or Video CDs with TruSurround selected. If you play a multichannel Dolby Digital DVD with Dolby Digital to PCM conversion (see page 27) and TruSurround selected, there is no digital output.

• How good the surround effect is varies with the disc.

TruSurround

TruSurround uses technology that simulates multichannel surround sound using only two speakers.

Setting the TV Screen Size – DVD

The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and high-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio. When viewing software recorded in different aspect ratios, the image’s height to width ratio can be switched to match the TV or monitor being used. Make changes to the TV screen size in the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen Video 1 menu. Please note that changes to the [TV Screen] setting cannot be made when a disc is playing. Stop playback of the disc before attempting to make any changes.

Video1

TV Screen

Language

4:3(Letter Box)

—

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

General

)

SETUP

Exit

*Factory setting

Audio1

Component Video

Select your display preference

Move

Settings: 4:3 (Letter Box)

4:3 (Pan & Scan)

16:9 (Wide)*

Notes

• If [Standard (4:3)] is selected in the Setup Navigator screen, [4:3 (Letter Box)] is selected on this screen. If you prefer the pan&scan format, change the settings on this screen.

• Whether the aspect can be switched or not depends on the disc. Please refer to the information written on the disc jacket, etc.

• Some discs may not include the screen format selected in the [TV Screen] setting. When this occurs, the standard TV screen format available on the disc is automatically selected.

Differences in screen sizes and DVD formats

The number of screen size formats currently available can be somewhat confusing. If set incorrectly, the video presentation may not appear as it should. The following diagrams and descriptions are intended to help you set your TV screen size in a way that will allow you to fully enjoy the digital video of DVD. The settings in the [TV Screen] setting are perhaps most applicable when the DVD you are watching is programmed in the wide screen format. If you have a standard TV, select either [4:3 (Letter Box)] or [4:3 (Pan & Scan)] based on your personal preference. If you have a wide screen TV, select [16:9 (Wide)].

When viewing a wide screen TV or monitor

DVD screen size format

Wide screen format DVD

Please note that there are some wide screen letter box formats that place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction.

Standard screen format DVD

When viewing a standard screen format DVD on a wide screen TV, black bars may be automatically placed at the side of the screen to adjust to the DVD format.

Standard screen format DVD (unnatural stretched effect)

If you are viewing a standard screen format DVD on a wide screen TV, the picture may appear ‘stretched’ on the screen. To remedy this condition, change your wide screen TV to display a standard (4:3) screen. Refer to the instructions supplied with your wide screen TV or monitor for more information.

When viewing a standard size TV or monitor

DVD screen size format

Wide screen format DVD

The Letter box presentation places black bars at the top and bottom portions of the screen to provide the full wide screen presentation of a movie on a standard TV (4:3 aspect ratio).

Wide screen format DVD

The Pan & Scan presentation crops both sides of the wide screen presentation to use the full standard TV screen.

Standard screen format DVD

If you have a standard TV, the standard screen format will be presented regardless of the setting.

Wide screen format DVD (unnatural squeezed effect)

If you are viewing a wide screen format DVD on a standard TV and the [TV Screen] setting is set to [16:9 (Wide)], the picture may appear ‘squeezed’ on the screen. To remedy this condition, select either [4:3

(Letter Box)] or [4:3 (Pan & Scan)].

Setting and Appearance

“Pan & Scan” setting

“Wide” setting

ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS

“Letter Box” setting

Any setting

“Wide” setting

525 line Digital Progressive Scan Compatible Video Output

– DVD/Video CD

Connecting to a progressive scancompatible TV

Compared to a standard interlaced TV picture, a progressive scan TV is capable of stable, flicker-free images. Set only if you connected the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a progressive scan-compatible TV or monitor. Make changes to the [Component Video] setting in the Setup screen Video 1 menu.

Video1

TV Screen

Language

16:9(Wide

—

Interlace Progressive Auto Progressive

General

)

SETUP

Exit

Audio1

Component Video

Select Interlace or Progressive output Component Video

Move

Note

If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a progressive scan signal and choose one of the progressive scan settings,

picture at all. With your TV connected using either the composite or S-Video terminals, choose the [Interlace] setting in the [Component Video] menu.

you will not be able to see any

Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVs.

‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE “STANDARD DEFINITION” OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGRADING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.‘

“525P DVD PLAYER is compatible withe the following Pioneer displays and monitors.”

PLASMA DISPLAY

•PDP-505HD

Settings: Interlace*

Use this setting with regular TVs that are not compatible with progressive scan. Check the TV’s instruction manual if you are not sure about this.

Progressive

Use this setting with TVs and monitors that have progressive scan component video inputs. Check the TV’s instruction manual if you are not sure about this.

Auto Progressive

Switches to progressive scan when 16:9 DVD discs are played,4:3 DVD discs uses interlace setting. Your TV/monitor must be compatible with progressive scan to use this setting.

*Factory setting

Tip:

If this player is set to output progressive-scan video, it’s possible that the picture will appear stretched when playing discs recorded in 4:3 format. This happens when the TV’s aspect ratio is set at 16:9. To see the picture in its correct aspect ratio, change the TV setting to 4:3. If your TV can not be switched between 4:3 and 16:9, set this player to [Interlace] or [Auto progressive]. In Auto progressive mode, 4:3 discs will be played in Interlace mode, while discs that are recorded in both 4:3 and 16:9 will play in interlace mode during the 4:3 sections, and in progressive mode during the 16:9 parts. Switch your TV’s aspect ratio to the most suitable setting (for more details, see the manual that came with your TV). When set to [Auto progressive], you may see picture disturbance when this player (and the TV) switches between progressive and interlace modes. This is not a malfunction of either this player or the TV. Picture disturbance should only occur when switching from a menu screen to the main feature, for example.

PROJECTION MONITOR RECEIVER

•Pro-700HD •Pro-710HD •Pro-610HD

•Pro-510HD •SD-643HD5 •SD-641HD5

•SD-582HD5 •SD-533HD5 •SD-532HD5

Switching the S-Video Output

—

— —

Video2

Language

General

Audio1

Exit

Move

Background

Video Adjust

Still Picture

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Pioneer Logo

Auto Position-Wide Position-Normal Off

SETUP

Expert

– DVD

You can Switch the kind of S-Video signal output from the S-Video outputs. If you connected your TV with an S-Video cord, in rare cases the TV picture may appear stretched. In this case switch the output from [S2] to [S1].

Make changes in the [S-Video Out] in the Setup screen Video 1 menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page

25).

Video1

TV Screen

— —

S-Video Out

—

Screen Saver

Language

16:9(Wide Interlace S1 S2

General

)

SETUP

Exit

Audio1

Component Video

Move

Settings: S1

S2*

*Factory Setting

Selecting the Type of Paused Image to Display

This function lets you view a clear still-image when DVD playback is paused. Make changes in the [Still Picture] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page

25).

Audio1

Video2

Background

Video Adjust

Still Picture

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Expert

Language

—

Pioneer Logo

—

Field Frame Auto

General

Setting the Position of the On-screen Display

When watching conventional software on a wide screen TV, the operation display is at the very top of the screen, and may be difficult to see. Changing the position of the display lets you see operation indicators clearly even on a wide screen TV. Alternatively, you can choose to turn them off completely with the [Off] setting. Make changes in the [On Screen Display] in the Setup screen Video 2 menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page

25).

Settings: Position-Wide

Position-Normal*

Off

Note

This setting is only effective with DVDs that contain a 4:3 aspect ratio video presentation.

Expert

* Factory setting

ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS

Settings: Field

Move

SETUP

(Picture shake will be eliminated during a paused picture.)

Frame

(Select to obtain higher picture quality.)

Auto*

(Selects [Field] or [Frame] automatically according to the disc.)

Exit

*Factory setting

Adjusting the Video Quality

P. Memory 1

P. Memory 2

P. Memory 3

Cinema AnimationStandard

– DVD/Video CD

You can either select a preprogrammed setting designed to match certain program types or make adjustments to match your own preferences and save them in the player’s memory. Make changes to the [Video Adjust] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu.

When the [Component Video] setting is set to

[Progressive]:

Video2

Background

Video Adjust

Language

Pioneer Logo

—

Start

—

General

SETUP

Exit

Audio1

Picture Quality Controls

Move

Selecting a preprogrammed setting

1 Use the cursor button (3) to select [Start]

then press ENTER.

When the [Component Video] setting is set to [Interlace]:

Interlace Video Memory Select Interlace Video Setup

When the [Component Video] setting is set to [Progressive]:

Progressive Video Memory Select Progressive Video Setup

Standard*

Presents the video with no effect added.

Cinema

Delivers a cinema-like picture.

Animation

Provides images with bright clear colors.

I. Memory1 (P. Memory1), Memory2 (P. Memory2), and Memory3 (P. Memory3)

These are user programmable settings. See

‘Adjusting the picture quality settings’

on page 33

for more information.

*Factory Setting

3 Use the cursor buttons (2/3/5/∞) to

select one of the preprogrammed picture quality settings.

If there is a DVD or Video CD playing, the effects of each setting can be viewed while it is highlighted on the screen. This may be useful in selecting an appropriate setting.

4 Press ENTER.

The new selection is set.

Notes

• Each picture quality setting is defined by a number of

individual settings, described in

quality settings’

• Depending on the disc and the TV/monitor, you may not

see the effect clearly.

on page 33.

‘Adjusting the picture

2 Press ENTER.

When the [Component Video] setting is set to

[Interlace]:

I. Memory 1

Cinema AnimationStandard I. Memory 2

I. Memory 3

DISPLAY

ENTER

Interlace Memory

Move

Select

Off 1 2 3

Check

Memory

Fine Focus Contrast Sharpness Chroma Level Hue

Off

soft fine

min max

green red

Off 1 2 3

Interlace Video Memory Select Interlace Video Setup

Adjusting the picture quality settings

To create your own setting (1)

You can only adjust this setting if the [Component Video] setting in the Video 1 menu is set to [Interlace].

1 Use the cursor button (3) to select [Start]

then press ENTER.

Interlace Video Memory Select Interlace Video Setup

2 Use the cursor button (∞) to select

[Interlace Video Setup] then press ENTER.

Interlace Video Memory Select Interlace Video Setup

3 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select the

setting to [On] or [Off].

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make adjustments

to other settings.

If you would like to save the settings in the player’s memory, be sure to select either [1], [2], or [3] in the [Interlace Memory] setting to establish which memory location to save the new settings in. Please note that if you select a location where settings have already been saved, the old settings will be replaced by the new ones.

7 When you are finished making

adjustments, press ENTER to establish the new settings.

To create your own setting (2)

You can only adjust this setting if the [Component Video] setting in the [Video 1] menu is set to [Interlace].

4 Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to select the

setting to adjust.

You can adjust any or all of the following picture quality factors:

Fine Focus

Switch on to reveal greater detail (higher resolution) in the picture.

Contrast

Adjusts the contrast of the elements in the picture.

Sharpness

Adjusts the sharpness of the mid-frequency (less detailed) elements in the picture. (This setting is only effective when [Fine Focus] is [On].)

Chroma Level

Adjusts how saturated colours appear.

Hue

Adjusts the overall colour balance between red and green. (This is only effective when the player is connected using the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO

OUT jacks.)

5 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to adjust the

settings.

Adjust these while a disc is playing to see the effect of changes immediately.

Fine Focus On Off

Move

ENTER

Select

DISPLAY

Check

1 Use the cursor button (3) to select [Start]

then press ENTER.

2 Use the cursor button (∞) to select

[Interlace Video Setup] and press ENTER.

3 Press DISPLAY.

4 Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to select the

setting and use the cursor buttons (2/3) to adjust the settings.

Adjust these while a disc is playing to see the effect of changes immediately.

5 To memorize the setting, select [Interlace

Memory1, 2, 3], then press ENTER.

The previous setting will be erased.

ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS

To create your own setting (3)

DISPLAY

ENTER

Prog. Memory

Move

Select

Off 1 2 3

Check

Progressive Video Memory Select Progressive Video Setup

Prog. Memory

DNR Sharpness Detail Chroma Delay Gamma

soft fine

Off max

–

Off 1 2 3

You can only adjust this setting if the [Component Video] setting in the Video 1 menu is set to [Progressive].

1 Use the cursor button (3) to select [Start]

then press ENTER.

Progressive Video Memory Select Progressive Video Setup

2 Use the cursor button (∞) to select

[Progressive Video Setup] then press ENTER.

Progressive Video Memory Select Progressive Video Setup

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make adjustments

to other settings.

If you would like to save the settings in the player’s memory, be sure to select either [1], [2], or [3] in the [Prog. Memory] setting to establish which memory location to save the new settings in. Please note that if you select a location where settings have already been saved, the old settings will be replaced by the new ones.

7 When you are finished making

adjustments, press ENTER to establish the new settings.

3 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select the

setting to [On] or [Off].

DNR

Move

Off MAX

ENTER

Select

DISPLAY

Check

4 Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to select the

setting to adjust.

You can adjust any or all of the following picture quality factors:

DNR

Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the Y (brightness) component.

Sharpness

Adjusts the sharpness of the mid-frequency (less detailed) elements in the picture.

Detail

Adjusts how sharp edges appear in the picture.

Chroma Delay

Compensates for misalingnment of the Y (brightness) and the C (colour) components.

Gamma

Adjusts the brightness of the darker images in the picture.

5 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to adjust the

settings.

Adjust these while a disc is playing to see the effect of changes immediately.

To create your own setting (4)

You can only adjust this setting if the [Component Video] setting in the Video 1 menu is set to [Progressive].

1 Use the cursor button (3) to select [Start]

then press ENTER.

2 Use the cursor button (∞) to select

[Progressive Video Setup] and press ENTER.

3 Press DISPLAY.

4 Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to select the

setting and use the cursor buttons (2/3) to adjust the settings.

Adjust these while a disc is playing to see the effect of changes immediately.

5 To memorize the setting, select [Prog.

Memory1, 2, 3], then press ENTER.

The previous setting will be erased.

Viewing from a Desired

—

— — —

Video2

Language

General

Audio1

Exit

Move

Background

Video Adjust

Still Picture

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Pioneer Logo

Auto Position-Normal On Off

SETUP

Angle : 1/4

Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)

– DVD

You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi-angle option.

LAST

OPEN/

CONDITION

MEMORY

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

ENTER

PAUSE

PLAY

FWD

Press ANGLE during playback.

The camera angle changes each time you press the button.

ANGLE

Angle : 2/4

To check whether or not a disc is recorded with angles

The jacket of discs that are recorded with angles will be marked with . When locations on discs that are recorded with angles are played back, the indicator

can be displayed. To cancel the angle mark, set [Angle Indicator] to [Off] in the Setup screen Video 2 menu described in the section below.

Turning the angle indicator on and

Expert

off

When a picture recorded in different angles is played

back is displayed on the screen. This setting lets you see clearly whether the playback picture is recorded in multiple angles or not. Turn the angle indicator on or off in the [Angle Indicator] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 25).

«»

Angle : 4/4

Angle : 3/4

Notes

• You can use the Multi-Angle function only with discs featuring recordings of images shot from different camera angles.

• During Multi-Angle playback, the display lights.

• For some discs, selection can be made using the DVD menu. In this case, press MENU to display the DVD menu screen and then make your selection.

indicator in the

Settings: On* ( is displayed)

Off (Not Displayed)

*Factory setting

Note

Even when the [Angle Indicator] setting is set to [Off], the

indicator in the display panel of the player lights during multi-angle playback. Therefore, it is possible to know when the multi-angle function can be used without having to display the icon on the screen.

ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS

Setting the

Changing the Audio Language

Language Options

DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio information, which includes the ability to hold up to 8 different language tracks and subtitle information in as many as 32 different languages. This section outlines the variety of audio language and subtitle options available with this player. Please note that if you have completed the Setup Navigator, the audio and subtitle language options have automatically been set in accordance with the [OSD Language] (the language that appears on the screen).

Note

DVDs differ in content and do not all contain multiple language or subtitle information. Therefore making settings in this section may have no effect on some DVDs.

Setting the On-screen Display (OSD) Language

This setting is used to establish the language that operation indicators and on-screen messages and operations display. Change this setting in the Setup screen Language menu [OSD Language] setting.

(Multi-Language Function) – DVD

Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be recorded on DVDs in a number of languages or audio tracks, letting you choose the desired language or audio.

LAST

OPEN/

CONDITION

MEMORY

AUDIO

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

STEP/SLOW

PROGRAM

RANDOM

ENTER

PLAY

REPEAT

TV CONTROL

VOLUME CHANNEL

REPEAT

A-B

REV

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

PAUSE

FWD

CLEAR

+10

SEARCH MODE

FUNC

OSD Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

Select the On Screen Language

Move

English

—

français Deutsch Italiano Español

SETUP

Exit

General

Language

Video1

Audio1

Settings: English*

français Deutsch Italiano

Español

*Factory setting

Note

The [OSD Language] setting is factory set to [English]. If you want English to be displayed, it is not necessary to adjust this setting.

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired language.

Pressing AUDIO once displays the currently selected language. Subsequent presses rotates through the audio languages available on the DVD.

Dolby Digital

Audio : 1 English

5.1CH

Audio : 2 Spanish

HELLO

Notes

• 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

• For some titles, selection can be made using the DVD

menu. In these cases, press MENU to display the DVD menu screen and then make your selection.

mark is displayed.

Dolby Digital

5.1CH

HOLA

Changing Audio Type

— —

Language

General

Audio1

Video1

Exit

Move

OSD Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

English French German Italian Spanish Other

Setup audio language

SETUP

– Video CD/CD/MP3

For enjoyment of karaoke or similar format Video CDs, CDs and MP3s, it is possible to select stereo audio, or either right or left channel mono depending on the requirements of the source.

Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to switch the audio type.

Audio output changes from [1/L] (Left channel) to [2/R] (Right channel) to [Stereo].

Audio : 1/L

Audio : 2/R

Selecting an audio language preference

The audio language that you normally listen to can be selected from the various audio languages on a DVD. Even when the audio language is changed during

playback by pressing AUDIO , the language selected at this setting will be selected as the default when the DVD is changed. Make changes to the [Audio Language] setting in the Setup screen Language menu. You cannot make this setting with a disc playing.

Settings: English*

French

German

Italian

Spanish

Other

(For details on how to select other languages, see on page 39.)

‘When [Other] is selected’

*Factory setting

Note

With karaoke and other discs, set the appropriate audio type for singing and accompaniment after referring to information on the disc jacket or accompanying material.

Audio : Stereo

SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS

Selecting a Subtitle Language

—

Language

General

Audio1

Video1

Exit

Move

OSD Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

English French German Italian Spanish Other

Setup disc's subtitle language

SETUP

(Multi-Language Subtitles)

– DVD

You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them.

LAST

OPEN/

CONDITION

MEMORY

SUBTITLE

MEMORY

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

ENTER

PREV NEXT

STOP

PLAY

STEP/SLOW

REV

PROGRAM

REPEAT

A-B

TV CONTROL

RANDOM

VOLUME CHANNEL

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

PAUSE

FWD

CLEAR

+10

SEARCH MODE

FUNC

Selecting a subtitle language preference

The subtitle language that you will normally display can be selected from the subtitles programmed on a disc. Even when the subtitle language is changed during

playback by pressing SUBTITLE , the language selected at this setting will be selected when the disc is changed. Make changes to the [Subtitle Language] setting in the Setup screen Language menu. You cannot make this setting with a disc playing.

Settings: English*

French

German

Italian

Spanish

Other

(For details on how to select other languages, see on page 39.)

‘When [Other] is selected’

*Factory setting

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback.

Pressing SUBTITLE once displays the currently selected subtitle language. Subsequent presses rotates

through the subtitle languages available on the DVD.

Subtitle :1 English Subtitle :2 Spanish

HELLO!

Notes

• The subtitle language cannot be switched if the subtitle language is not recorded, or if only one language is recorded.

• Switching the subtitle language may not be possible with some discs. In this case, the

• To clear subtitles during playback, press SUBTITLE

and then press CLEAR, or press SUBTITLE until [Off] appears.

• For some discs, subtitle language selection can be made using the menu on the DVD. In this case, press MENU to

display the DVD menu screen and then make your selection.

HOLA!

mark will be displayed.

When [Other] is selected

— — — —

Language

General

Audio1

Video1

Exit

Move

OSD Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

English English English On Off

Play dialog, etc. in original language Subtitle ON with foreign audio

SETUP

When you want to select one of the 136 languages as the main audio language, follow the steps below when the following screen appears.

A language code list can be found on page 59.

STEP/SLOW

ENTER

PLAY

REV

Language

English French German Italian Spanish

Other

ENTER

TOP MENU

RETURN

PAUSE

FWD

CLEAR

+10

Select

General

SETUP

1, 41, 2, 3

Exit

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

Video1

Audio1

OSD Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

Setup audio language

Move

1 Use the cursor buttons (2/3/5/∞) to

select [Other] and press ENTER.

The language selection screen appears.

General

Language

Video1

Audio1

Audio Language

List of Language Code (0~2)

en: English

Setup audio language

–/+ Move

0514

SETUP

Select

RETURN

ENTER

Return Exit

If you select “Code”, use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to input the numbers of the input code.

Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to change the position of the cursor. You can also use the number buttons to enter the code.

Code (0~2)

0514

4 Press ENTER to set the new language.

To exit the screen without making any changes, press RETURN.

Setting Auto Language to control subtitle and audio language based on program content

When the Auto Language function is used, foreign movies are shown with the original audio soundtrack and subtitles in the language selected in the [Subtitle Language] menu option. Domestic films are shown with the original audio soundtrack and no subtitles. (This setting may not be effective with all DVD discs. ) Make changes to the [Auto Language] setting in the Setup screen Language menu. You cannot make this setting with a disc playing.

2 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select

either “List of Languages” or “Code”.

3 If you select “List of Languages”, use the

cursor buttons (5/∞) to select the language.

For languages which are only shown as a code, please refer to

List of Languages

en: English

‘Language Code List’

on page 59.

Settings: On*

Off

*Factory setting

Note

The Auto Language function operates only when this function is set to [On], and the language set for the [Audio Language] and [Subtitle Language] settings is the same.

SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS

Selecting a DVD menu language

— — — —

Language

General

Audio1

Video1

Exit

Move

OSD Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Language

Subtitle Display

Subtitle Off

English English English On On Off Assist Subtitle

SETUP

— — — — —

—

SETUP

Language

General

Audio1

Video1

Exit

Move

OSD Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Language

Subtitle Display

Subtitle Off

English English English On English With Audio Selected Subtitle

preference

In addition to containing different audio languages, DVD may also contain menu screens in different languages as well. Setting a DVD language preference, sets the selected language as a default when DVDs with menu information in that language are encountered. Selecting [w/ Subtitle Language] automatically assigns the language selected in the [Subtitle Language] setting. Make changes to the [DVD Language] setting in the Setup screen Language menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 25). You cannot make this setting with a disc playing.

Settings: w/ Subtitle Language*

Note

If this function is not effective, the languages that can be selected may also be selected in the DVD menu. Press MENU to open the DVD menu and make your selection accordingly.

Expert

OSD Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Language

Subtitle Display

Subtitle Off

Move

w/ Subtitle Language English French German Italian Spanish Other

SETUP

Exit

General

Language

Video1

Audio1

English

French

German

Italian

Spanish

Other

(For details on how to select other languages, see

‘When [Other] is selected’

on page 39.)

*Factory setting

Selecting subtitles, assist subtitles or no subtitles

Use this function to turn the subtitles on or off. Additionally, some DVDs provide assist subtitles that provide additional explanations of scenes in addition to the standard subtitles for viewers who are hard of hearing. Select [Assist Subtitle] to display these subtitles on DVDs where this function is offered. Make changes to the [Subtitle Display] setting in the Setup screen Language menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 25). You cannot make this setting with a disc playing.

Settings: On*

Off

Assist Subtitle

Notes

• If there is no subtitle information recorded on the DVD, no subtitles are displayed even if this function is set to [On].

• This setting serves as a default as whether or not to display subtitles. Even if this option is set to [Off], subtitles can be displayed by pressing SUBTITLE. Similarly, if this option is set to [On], the subtitles can be turned off by pressing SUBTITLE and then CLEAR.

Forcing subtitles to be displayed

Even when the subtitles are turned off, some DVDs will nevertheless display them on the screen. This setting allows you to select the language of the subtitles to be displayed with this type of DVD. Select [With Audio] to display the subtitles in the same language as the currently selected [Audio Language]. Select [Selected Subtitle] to display the subtitles in the language set in the [Subtitle Language] setting. Make changes to the [Subtitle Off] setting in the Setup screen Language menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 25). You cannot make this setting with a disc playing.

Expert

*Factory setting

Expert

Settings: With Audio

Selected Subtitle*

*Factory setting

Advanced Functions

This player is compatible with MP3s, DVD, Video CD, and CD formats. Users already familiar with Video CD or CD will already be familiar with some of the functions the player is capable of performing. With DVD, an even greater number of possibilities and functions are available.

Note

DVDs differ in content and do not all contain the same information. Therefore some functions in this section may not work or have no effect on some DVDs.

Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame

Viewing a still frame

Press PAUSE 8, STEP/SLOW e or E.

When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes, select the [Field] setting in the Setup screen Video 1 menu [Still Picture] setting as described in the section on page 31.

To return to normal playback

When viewing a still frame playback, pressing PAUSE 8 or PLAY 3 restores normal playback operation.

Viewing slow playback

You can’t use slow reverse play with Video CDs.

1 During still frame playback, press and hold

STEP/SLOW e or E until slow motion play starts.

Advance Playback – DVD/Video CD

The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame.

LAST

OPEN/

CONDITION

MEMORY

ENTER

PLAY

REPEAT

A-B

TV CONTROL

VOLUME CHANNEL

REV

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

PAUSE

FWD

CLEAR

+10

SEARCH MODE

FUNC

PLAY 3

PAUSE 8

STEP/SLOW e/E

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

STEP/SLOW

PROGRAM

RANDOM

2 Press STEP/SLOW e or E repeatedly to

change the slow motion speed.

There are four forward slow-motion play speeds:

3 1/16 3 1/8

1/2 2 1/4 2

There are two reverse slow-motion play speeds:

Slow 1 Ô Slow 2

To return to normal playback

When viewing slow playback, pressing PLAY 3 restores normal playback operation.

Frame by frame advance playback: Viewing one frame at a time

You can’t use frame review (e) with Video CDs.

1 Press PAUSE 8, STEP/SLOW e or E.

2 Press STEP/SLOW e or E.

STEP/SLOW E: The picture advances one frame each

time the button is pressed.

STEP/SLOW e: The picture backs up a DVD a few

frames each time the button is pressed.

SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS/

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

To return to normal playback

When viewing frame by frame playback, pressing PAUSE 8 or PLAY 3 restores normal playback operation.

Notes

• There is no sound when viewing still frames or slow playback, or when advancing one frame at a time.

• Still frame, slow play, or frame advance playback may not be possible with certain titles. In this case, the displayed.

mark is

Searching for a Title, Folder, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc – DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3

This player offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD, Video CD, CD, or MP3. Using SEARCH MODE, you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD, tracks on a Video CD or CD or folders or tracks on a MP3, and even select the point in time to start playback.

LAST

OPEN/

CONDITION

MEMORY

ENTER

PLAY

REPEAT

A-B

TV CONTROL

VOLUME CHANNEL

REV

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

PAUSE

FWD

CLEAR

+10

SEARCH MODE

FUNC

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

STEP/SLOW

PROGRAM

RANDOM

2 Press the number button(s) of the desired

title, chapter or track or of the specific time where you would like to begin playback.

• To select number 3, press 3.

• To select number 10, press 1 and 0

• To select number 87, press 8 and 7.

When performing a time search:

• To select 21 minutes, 43 seconds, press

2, 1, 4, and 3.

• To select 1 hour, 14 minutes, press 7, 4, 0, and 0.

3 Press PLAY 3.

Playback of the selected title, folder, chapter or track starts. When a time search is performed, playback begins at the appointed time.

Notes

• For some discs, selection can be made using the top menu on the DVD. In this case, press TOP MENU to display the menu screen and then make your selection.

• With some DVDs, the search operation may not be possible and may stop shortly after being performed. In this case, the

• Time search is not possible with CDs and MP3s.

• When performing DVD time search, playback may start

from a slightly different time than that specified.

• Time search is not possible during when the disc is stopped.

• Search using time search is not possible during PBC playback of Video CDs.

mark is displayed.

1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select

the type of search.

The type of search changes which each press as follows.

DVD

3 Title 3 Chapter

Off 2 Time 2

Video CD

3 Track 3 Time

Off 2

3 Track 3 Off

MP3

3 Folder 3 Track

Off 2

To perform a direct title or chapter/track search using the number buttons

• Press the number buttons while the disc is stopped to select a title or track number.

• Press the number buttons while the disc is playing to select a chapter or track number.

• To select number 3, press 3.

• To select number 10, press +10 and 0

• To select number 37, press +10, +10, +10 and 7.

Using the MP3 Navigator – MP3

Use the MP3 Navigator to make searching for the track(s) you want to play easier. You can also use it to add or clear tracks from the program list.

LAST

OPEN/

CONDITION

MEMORY

Cursor

buttons

PROGRAM

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

ENTER

PREV NEXT

STOP

PLAY

STEP/SLOW

REV

PROGRAM

REPEAT

A-B

TV CONTROL

RANDOM

VOLUME CHANNEL

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

PAUSE

FWD

CLEAR

+10

SEARCH MODE

FUNC

ENTER

CLEAR

1 Load a CD-ROM containing MP3 tracks.

2 Press MENU to enter the MP3 Navigator

screen.

• The left side of the screen shows a list of folders containing MP3 tracks.

• If you display the MP3 Navigator when a disc is playing, the currently playing folder and track numbers are shown at the top left of the screen.

Total number of Track

Current : 3 1-1

Folder

1.FOLDER~1

2.FOLDER~2

3.FOLDER~3

4.FOLDER~4

5.FOLDER~5

6.FOLDER~6

Total number of Folder

• On the right side is a list of MP3 tracks from the first title in the list.

Current : 3 1-1

CLEAR

Folder

1.FOLDER~1

2.FOLDER~2

3.FOLDER~3

4.FOLDER~4

5.FOLDER~5

6.FOLDER~6

Del PGM

Tra ck

1.TRACK1~1

2.TRACK2~2

3.TRACK3~3

4.TRACK4~4

Play

Track

1.TRACK1~1

2.TRACK2~2

3.TRACK3~3

4.TRACK4~4

Play

MP3 Navigator

MENUENTER

Exit

MP3 Navigator

1~41~10

MENUENTER

Exit

Navigate using the following controls:

Cursor buttons (2/3) – Select folder and tracks from

the current screen. Cursor buttons (5/∞) – Select the previous/next of

folders and tracks. To move rapidly up or down a long list of folders or tracks, press and hold the cursor buttons (5/∞).

ENTER – Play the currently selected folder or track. MP3 tracks that are unplayable on this system are automatically skipped and the display shows

“UNPLAYABLE MP3 FORMAT”.

MENU – Exit the MP3 Navigator

PROGRAM – Add the currently selected track to the

program list. (Tracks in the program list are marked .) Pressing PROGRAM repeatedly will add the track to the

program list repeatedly.

See

‘Programming MP3s’

program play.

(Press MENU to exit the MP3 Navigator first.)

CLEAR – Clear the currently selected track from the program list.

on page 48 for how to use

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Repeat Play

– DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3

You can repeat an entire title, folder, chapter or track, or just a part.

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

PLAY 3

CLEAR

REPEAT

A-B

REPEAT

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

STEP/SLOW

PROGRAM

RANDOM

To repeat a program

Press REPEAT once during program playback to repeat the program.

To cancel repeat play

Press CLEAR. Playback continues, but the repeat function is canceled.

Repeat play of a specified section

– DVD/Video CD/CD

Press REPEAT A–B at the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat.

• When REPEAT A–B is pressed a second time, the disc returns to the location where REPEAT A–B was pressed first and plays the selected section repeatedly.

• You can only perform A–B repeat within the same title, chapter, or track.

To cancel A–B repeat play

Press CLEAR. Playback continues, but the repeat function is canceled.

Repeat play of a chapter/track

– DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3

Press REPEAT once during playback of the chapter or track you want to repeat.

Repeat play of a title/folder – DVD/MP3

Press REPEAT twice during playback of the title/folder you want to repeat.

Repeat play of a disc

– Video CD/CD/MP3

Video CD/CD:

Press REPEAT twice during playback of the disc you want to repeat.

Return to a specified location on a disc – DVD/Video CD/CD

1 Press REPEAT A–B at the desired location.

2 When you want to return to the specified

location, press PLAY 3.

To clear the specified location

Press CLEAR to cancel repeat play or to clear the specified location that was set using REPEAT A–B.

Notes

• With some DVD discs, there may be times when repeat playback is not possible. In these cases, the appear on the screen.

• With Video CDs, repeat play is not possible when the menu is displayed (PBC playback). To perform repeat play, start playback without displaying a menu by pressing the track number to be repeated when the disc is stopped, and then press REPEAT.

• You cannot use A-B repeat when listening to an MP3.

• If you switch camera angle during repeat play, repeat play

is cancelled

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MP3:

Press REPEAT three times during playback of the disc you want to repeat.

Random Play

– DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3

Play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order.

Random playback of chapters within one title – DVD

Press RANDOM once, then press ENTER or PLAY 3.

ENTER

PREV 4

RANDOM

LAST

CONDITION

MEMORY

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

ENTER

PREV NEXT

STOP

PLAY

STEP/SLOW

REV

PROGRAM

REPEAT

A-B

TV CONTROL

RANDOM

VOLUME CHANNEL

OPEN/ CLOSE

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

PAUSE

FWD

CLEAR

+10

SEARCH MODE

FUNC

“Random Chapter” appears on the screen, and chapters within the title will be played back in random order.

NEXT ¢ PLAY 3

CLEAR

Random playback of titles – DVD

Press RANDOM twice, then press ENTER or PLAY 3.

“Random Title” appears on the screen, and titles will be played back in random order.

Random playback of tracks

–Video CD/CD/MP3

Press RANDOM.

“Random” appears on the screen, and random playback begins.

To change titles, chapters, or tracks during random play

• Press NEXT ¢ or RANDOM and the next randomly

selected title, chapter, or track starts playing.

• Press PREV 4 and playback of the current title,

chapter, or track starts again from the beginning.

To stop random play

Press CLEAR. This returns you to normal playback of chapters/tracks in order from the chapter/track currently playing.

Notes

• With Video CDs, random play is not possible during

playback when the menu is displayed (PBC playback). To perform random play, start playback without displaying a menu by pressing a track number button while in the stop mode, and then press RANDOM.

• Random play of programmed chapters/tracks is not

possible.

• In the case of DVDs, random playback may not be possible

with some discs.

• Repeat playback of random playback is not possible. In

these cases, the

mark will appear on the screen.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Playback in a Desired Order (Program Play)

– DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3

The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and similarly MP3, CD and Video CD tracks can be arranged to play in the order you want.

Programming DVDs

A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized.

LAST

OPEN/

CONDITION

MEMORY

ENTER

PLAY

REPEAT

A-B

TV CONTROL

VOLUME CHANNEL

Exit

REV

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

PAUSE

FWD

CLEAR

+10

SEARCH MODE

FUNC

Program Chapter Program Title

Current:

Title

Program Memory Off

Move

Title

5 5

CLEAR

Chapter

(Chapter 1~18)

PROGRAMENTER

Play

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

2, 3

STOP 7

4 1

PREV NEXT

STOP

STEP/SLOW

PROGRAM

RANDOM

1 Press PROGRAM.

The Program screen appears.

Program Chapter Program Title

Current:

Program Memory Off

Move

Title

2(/20)

Play

PROGRAMENTER

4 In the program window, use the number

buttons to enter the numbers of the titles or chapters in the order you want to program them in.

• To program DVD titles/chapters 9, 7, and 18 in order, press 9, 7, +10 and 8.

Program Chapter Program Title

Title

Current:

09 07

Program Memory Off

Move

2(/20)

Play

PROGRAMENTER

Exit

Program Chapter Program Title

Current:

Title 09 07 18

Program Memory Off

Move

Title

Chapter

(Chapter 1~18)

PROGRAMENTER

Play

Exit

5 Press ENTER or PLAY 3.

• Playback starts in the set order.

• Press PROGRAM to return to the previous

display. The program will not begin until ENTER is pressed.

To program a pause in a program

Press PAUSE 8 instead of a number button.

“8” appears on the screen and the pause can be programmed.

A pause cannot be programmed as the first or last position in a program, and two or more pauses cannot be programmed in succession.

To delete a number:

Use the cursor buttons (5/∞/2/3) to highlight the incorrect number and then press CLEAR.

The number is deleted. If the number was before another number, the later numbers are reordered automatically.

To insert a number:

Use the cursor buttons (5/∞/2/3) to highlight the number to be placed after the new number and then press the number button(s) of the number to be

Exit

inserted.

The new number is inserted before the previously selected number.

To stop program play

Press STOP 7.

2 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select

either [Program Chapter] or [ProgramTitle].

3 Once the program type is selected. Use the

cursor button (∞) to enter the program window.

When [Program Chapter] is selected, you must also select what title the chapters to be programmed are in. Use the cursor button (5) to highlight “Title” and then use the number buttons to enter the title number to be used.

Notes

• When programming chapters, chapters not programmed may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction.

• Programming may not be possible with certain DVD discs. On these types of discs, the screen when programming is attempted.

• Only chapters within the same title can be programmed during chapter programming.

mark will appear on the

Programming Video CDs, CDs

A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized.

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

CLEAR

Cursor

buttons

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

STEP/SLOW

PROGRAM

RANDOM

1 Press PROGRAM.

The program screen appears. When a Video CD or CD is loaded, the cursor appears in the program window.

Program Track

Current:

Total Time

Track

1(/10)

0.00

Additional programming options

– DVD/Video CD/CD

After you have made a program, it is then possible to confirm, add, or clear the contents of the program.

To confirm the contents of a program:

On a CD or Video CD track program, press PROGRAM to confirm. The program screen displays the current program.

On a DVD, select the program type (title or chapter) with the cursor buttons (2/3). The current DVD title or chapter program can then be confirmed on the appropriate program screen.

To add to a program:

1 Press PROGRAM.

2 Press a number button to add a new title, chapter, or

track at the end of the program.

3 Press PROGRAM to exit the program screen.

To delete a program:

1 Press PROGRAM. 2 Select the program with the cursor buttons (2/3),

then press CLEAR.

3 Press PROGRAM to exit the program screen.

Notes

• The complete program will be deleted even if the disc tray is open or power off (standby).

• Pressing CLEAR when the disc is stopped will clear all programs.

PROGRAMENTER

Move

Play

Exit

2 Use the number buttons to enter the

numbers of the tracks in the order you want to program them in.

• To program tracks 9, 7, and 18 in order, press 9, 7, +10 and 8.

• To edit the program, refer to the procedures on the previous page.

3 Press ENTER or PLAY 3.

• Playback starts in the specified track order.

• To stop the program play, press STOP 7 .

Notes

• To program a pause, or to add or delete a number, refer to the procedures for

• You cannot program when playing a Video CD using menu selections (during PBC).

‘Programming DVDs’

on page 46.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Programming MP3s

ENTER PROGRAM

MP3 Program

Exit

PlayMove

Track 001~10

001:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – –

– – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – – – – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – – – – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – – – – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – –

FOLDER1~ : – – – – – – – –

ENTER PROGRAM

MP3 Program

Exit

Play

Folder 001~25

001:008 – – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – –

– – – – – – – – : – – – – – – – –

Move

A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized.

LAST

OPEN/

CONDITION

MEMORY

ENTER

PLAY

REPEAT

A-B

TV CONTROL

VOLUME CHANNEL

REV

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

PAUSE

FWD

CLEAR

+10

SEARCH MODE

FUNC

ENTER

CLEAR

Cursor

buttons

2, 3

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

STEP/SLOW

PROGRAM

RANDOM

1 Press PROGRAM to enter the [MP3

Program] screen.

If you added tracks to the program list from the

‘Using the MP3 navigator’

are displayed here.

Total number of folder or track

Folder name

MP3 Program

Folder : 001~25

– – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – – – – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – – – – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – – – – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – – – – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – –– – –:– – –

From this screen you can enter folder and track numbers directly to build up a program list.

on page 39, the tracks

– – – – – – – – : – – – – – – – –

ENTER PROGRAM

PlayMove

Track name

Exit

2 Use the number buttons to enter a three-

digit folder number.

The number of folders on the disc is displayed in the top-left of the screen.

Once you’ve entered a valid folder number, the name of the folder appears.

3 Use the number buttons to enter a three-

digit track number.

The number of tracks in the current folder is displayed in the top-left of the screen.

Navigate using the following controls:

Cursor buttons – Navigate the program list.

CLEAR – Clear the currently selected item in the

program list.

ENTER – Start playing the program list.

PROGRAM – Exit the [MP3 Program] screen.

To make a program of your favorite parts of a disc as it plays – DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3

With this player, it is possible to make a program as you watch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to an MP3 or a CD .

To add a title/chapter/track to a program, press and hold PROGRAM for about 2 seconds.

The current title/chapter/track number appears on-screen together with the program step number. If there isn’t already a program then a new one will be created.

Chapter 07 3 Program 03

To confirm the contents of a program:

Press PROGRAM.

Notes

• When using this function to program DVDs, the program being created corresponds to the Program screen (chapter or title) that appears when PROGRAM is pressed. Be sure to check that the appropriate program type is selected.

• You cannot make a program containing chapters in different titles.

To erase a program saved in memory – DVD

The player erases programs in chronological order when the maximum number of programs that can be held in memory is exceeded. To prevent the player from erasing older programs that you may still use regularly, or when you don’t want to use a program anymore, it is possible to manually erase programs stored in memory.

1 Load a DVD that has a program stored in

memory.

2 Press PROGRAM.

The program screen appears.

3 Use the cursor button (∞) to highlight

[Program Memory] and use the cursor buttons (3/∞) to select [Off].

4 Press ENTER.

The program is cleared from memory.

To save a program in memory – DVD

This player can memorize the programs on up to 24 DVDs. By turning the [Program Memory] to [On], the player will save your program and recall it the next time you use the same DVD. When the program memory exceeds 24, programs will be erased in chronological order from the oldest program in memory.

1 Use the cursor button (∞) to highlight

[Program Memory] and use the cursor button (3) to select [On].

Program Chapter Program Title

Current:

Title

09 1807

Program Memory On

Move

Title

Off

Select

Chapter

(Chapter 1~18)

PROGRAMENTER

Exit

2 Press ENTER.

The program is saved in memory.

Note

When a DVD with a program stored in memory is loaded, program playback may start automatically.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Continuing Playback from a Specified Location (Last Memory) – DVD/Video CD

The Last Memory function is convenient when you want to continue viewing a disc from the point where you were watching before. Unlike the resume function, the Last Memory function is effective even if the DVD is removed from the player (Last Memory locations saved for Video CDs are effective only if the disc remains loaded in the player). Last Memory may not work reliably with some Video CDs that feature PBC.

LAST

MEMORY

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

PLAY 3

CLEAR

STOP 7

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

STEP/SLOW

PROGRAM

RANDOM

Resuming playback from where LAST MEMORY was pressed

1 Load a disc that has a Last Memory point

memorized.

Some DVDs will start playback automatically when loaded. In this case, press STOP 7 to stop playback.

2 Press LAST MEMORY while in the stop

mode.

The disc begins playback at the memorized point.

• Last Memory mode may not function for some DVDs.

• You can use Last Memory for up to five discs (after that the one used least recently is deleted to make space for a new one).

• Even with a disc you have memorized with Last Memory, playback begins at the start of the disc if you press PLAY 3.

• This function is for playback of DVDs or Video CDs only. You cannot use it with CDs and MP3s .

To clear the Last Memory location

1 Load a disc that has a Last Memory point

memorized.

Some DVDs will start playback automatically when loaded. In this case, press STOP 7 to stop playback.

Memorizing a Last Memory location to return to later

1 Press LAST MEMORY during play.

The “LAST” indicator lights on the player.

2 Press to turn the power to standby, or

stop playback with STOP 7 .

Once memorized, the memorized point will be recalled even if the power is turned off, or if the disc is ejected. Points on up to 5 discs can be memorized, and those points are recalled the next time any of the discs are played back.

• A Last Memory point can be memorized for only one Video CD at a time as the function is only effective until the Video CD is removed from the player.

2 Press LAST MEMORY while in the stop

mode.

The disc begins playback at the memorized point.

3 Once the picture appears, press LAST

MEMORY again.

4 While “Last Memory” is displayed on the

screen, press CLEAR.

The “LAST” indicator disappears from the display.

Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) – DVD

You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often watch. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player, or switch power to the player to standby. If you load a disc that has its settings memorized, “COND.” appears in the display. When you start playing the disc, the memorized settings are automatically recalled.

CONDITION

MEMORY

LAST

OPEN/

CONDITION

MEMORY

ENTER

PLAY

REPEAT

TV CONTROL

VOLUME CHANNEL

A-B

REV

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

RETURN

PAUSE

FWD

CLEAR

+10

SEARCH MODE

FUNC

CLEAR

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

STEP/SLOW

PROGRAM

RANDOM

When a disc that has memorized settings is loaded

“Condition Memory” will appear on the screen, and the previously memorized settings will be selected.

Erasing the recorded contents

Load a disc that has memorized settings, and press CLEAR while “Condition Memory” is being displayed. The disc’s recorded data will be erased.

Notes

• Settings are stored in memory for use any time.

• You can use Condition Memory for up to 15 discs (after that

the one used least recently is deleted to make space for a new one).

• If you make changes to any of the settings memorized in Condition Memory, press CONDITION MEMORY during playback to memorize new settings.

• Switching of the multi-language mode etc., is automatic on some discs.

Press CONDITION MEMORY during playback.

Settings are memorized for the disc currently playing.

The following six settings are memorized:

On Screen Display (page 31)

Video Adjust (page 32)

Multi-Angle (page 35)

Multi-Language (pages 36, 37)

Multi-Language subtitles (page 38)

Parental Lock Level (page 52)

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Setting the Parental Lock

General

Language

Audio1

Video1

Exit

+/– Move

Return

Parental Lck: Register Code Number

Enter 4—Digit Code

SETUP

RETURN

General

Language

Audio1

Video1

Exit

Prental Lock: Register Code Number

Enter 4—Digit Code

+/– Move

Return

SETUP

RETURN

ENTER

1019

Level – DVD

This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has a parental lock level recorded on it. With Parental Lock capable discs, you can block access to material you feel is inappropriate for your children. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and the accompanying documentation to see if a particular disc contains a parental lock level. Make changes to the [Parental Lock] setting in the Setup screen General menu. Please note that changes to the Parental Lock level cannot be made when a disc is playing. Stop playback of the disc before attempting to make any changes. You cannot select [Level] or [Country Code] until you have registered a password. Select [Password] to register a new password. See on the this page for how to register a new password.

Audio1

Video1

Setup Menu Mode

Setup Navigator

Parental Lock

Setup viewing restrictions

Move

Settings: Password (Password Change)

(For information, refer to

Password’

Level

(For information, refer to

Parental Lock Level’

page.)

Country Code

(For information, refer to

Country Code’

‘Entering the password’

Language

General

—

Basic

—

Password

Level Country Code

SETUP

‘Entering the

on the this page.)

‘Setting the

on the following

‘Setting the

on the following page.)

Exit

Entering the Password

When you select either [Level] or [Country Code], it is necessary to register the password (4-digit code number). You’ll be asked to confirm your existing password before registering a new one. Use the following steps at any time you are asked to enter or confirm your password.

1 Select [Password] in the [Parental Lock]

setting and press ENTER.

2 Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) or the

number buttons to select a number between 0 and 9.

You can also use the number buttons to enter the numbers directly. When entering your password for the first time, or changing it, you will be asked to reenter your password. When using the number buttons to confirm the password, the numbers appear as asterisks, and the cursor advances automatically to the next position.

3 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to move the

cursor to a different position in the password.

When all four numbers of the passoword have been entered, ENTER appears on the screen.

When a DVD with a Parental Lock level is loaded

Playback cannot be started until the code number has been correctly input by using the cursor buttons (2/3/ 5/∞) or the number buttons, and ENTER has been pressed.

4 Press ENTER to set the password.

The password is entered.

Note

Be sure not to forget your password. If you should forget it, reset the system, and enter a new password. To reset the system, see (page 54). Please note that this procedure resets the system, and clears all saved settings, not just the password.

‘Resetting the Player to System Settings’

Setting the Parental Lock Level

List of Codes Code (0~2)

Setup Country Code

Language

General

Audio1

Video1

Exit

Return

Move

Select

+/–

Country Code

2119

SETUP

RETURN

ENTER

Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket or accompanying documentation. If you use the Condition Memory function to save the settings for a particular disc, the Parental Lock level is saved as well. Because it is saved in memory, Parental Lock levels can be set for individual discs according to their content rather than a set level for all DVDs.

1 Select [Level] in the [Parental Lock] setting

and press ENTER.

The screen changes to the password input screen. To enter the password, refer to

Password’

You cannot select [Level] until you have registered a password.

on the previous page.

‘Entering the

2 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to adjust the

Parental Lock Level.

The lock icons appear “unlocked” up to the selected level to indicate that access is available.

Move

Video1

234 6785

Language

Select

General

RETURN

SETUPENTER

Off

Return Exit

Audio1

Parental Lock: Level Change

Level

Set Parental Lock Level

Setting the Country Code

Change your Country Code whenever you feel it is necessary. However, if you forget your existing password, you cannot enter this screen to change it.

1 Select [Country Code] in the [Parental

Lock] setting and press ENTER.

The screen changes to the password input screen. To enter the password, refer to

Password’

The Country Code selection screen appear.

on the previous page.

‘Entering the

2 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select

either “List of Codes” or “Code”.

3 If you select “List of Codes”, use the cursor

buttons (5/∞) to select the country.

For country codes which are only shown as a code, please refer to

‘Country Code List’

List of Codes

on page 54.

3 Press ENTER to set the new level.

The new Parental Lock level is set and the screen returns to the General menu screen. To go back to the General menu screen without making any changes, press RETURN.

Changing the Password

Change your password whenever you feel it is necessary. However, if you forget your existing password, you cannot enter this screen to change it.

1 Select [Password Change] in the [Parental

Lock] setting and press ENTER.

The screen changes to the password input screen. To enter the password, refer to

Password’

2 Use the cursor buttons (2/3/5/∞) or the

number buttons to enter the new password.

3 When the new password has been

entered, press ENTER.

The new password is set and the screen returns to the General menu screen. To go back to the General menu screen without making any changes, press RETURN.

on the previous page.

‘Entering the

If you select “Code”, use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to input the numbers of the input code.

Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to change the position of the cursor. You can also use the number buttons to enter the code.

Code (0~2)

2119

4 Press ENTER to set the new Country Code.

To exit the screen without making any changes, press RETURN.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Country Code List

— — — —

Audio1

Video1

Language

General

Exit

Move

TV Screen

Component Video

S-Video Out

Screen Saver

16:9(Wide

) Interlace S2 On Off

SETUP

—

SETUP

Video2

Language

General

Audio1

Exit

Move

Background

Video Adjust

Pioneer Logo Black

Put Background Selections

Changing the Background of

Country

ARGENTINA

AUSTRALIA

AUSTRIA

BELGIUM

BRAZIL

CANADA

CHILE

CHINA

DENMARK

FINLAND

FRANCE

GERMANY

HONG KONG

INDIA

INDONESIA

ITALY

JAPAN

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF

MALAYSIA

MEXICO

NETHERLANDS

NEW ZEALAND

NORWAY

PAKISTAN

PHILIPPINES

PORTUGAL

RUSSIAN FEDERATION

SINGAPORE

SPAIN

SWEDEN

SWITZERLAND

TAIWAN, PROVINCE

OF CHINA

THAILAND

UNITED KINGDOM

UNITED STATES OF

AMERICA

Input-code

0118

0121

0120

0205

0218

0301

0312

0314

0411

0609

0618

0405

0811

0914

0904

0920

1016

1118

1325

1324

1412

1426

1415

1611

1608

1620

1821

1907

0519

1905

0308

2023

2008

0702

2119

Country-code

the Screen

You can select a background to appear when the player is in the stop mode. Make changes to the [Background] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu.

Settings: Pioneer Logo*

Black

*Factory setting

Turning the Screen Saver On and Off

As a protective function against residual images on the TV screen or monitor, a phenomenon referred to as “screen burn”, the screen saver appears when the same screen has been displayed for a length of time. By default, the screen saver is turned on. However, the screen saver function can be turned on and off at your discretion. Make changes to the [Screen Saver] setting in the Setup screen Video 1 menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 25).

Settings: On*

Expert

Off

*Factory setting

Resetting the Player to System Settings

To reset the player, press and hold 7 (stop) on the front panel when pressing STANDBY/ON to turn the unit from standby to on . All program memory, saved settings from functions such as Video Memory, Last Memory and Condition Memory are cleared, TV System is reset to AUTO and all Setup screen menus are returned to factory settings.

Viewing Disc Information

– DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3

Use DISPLAY to get current information about the disc currently loaded. You can get information about the titles and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Video CD or CD or folders and tracks on a MP3. When viewing DVDs, you can also check the digital bitstream transmission rate.

The display changes for each type of disc as follows each time the button is pressed.

DVD

current title/chapter number

Play

Title

remaining time of current title remaining total time of current title

elapsed time of current title

3–29 49.58

101.04–51.06/

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

DISPLAY

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

SETUP

PREV NEXT

STOP

STEP/SLOW

PROGRAM

RANDOM

Press DISPLAY during while a disc is playing. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the information being displayed.

The disc information is displayed superimposed over the video image on the screen.

Press and hold DISPLAY to display the time remaining on the disc.

When you release the button, the information disappears.

current title/chapter number elapsed time of current title

Play

Chapter

elapsed time of current chapter elapsed total time of current

3–32 54.53

1.510.21/

chapter

current title/chapter number elapsed time of current title

Play

Chapter

remaining time of current chapter remaining total time of current

3–32 54.53

1.51–1.30/

chapter

current title/chapter number

Play

Tr. Rate:

transmission rate level meter transmission rate level

elapsed time of current title

3–32 54.53

6.3

Display off

Video CD (with PBC disabled)

current track number/ total number of tracks

Play

All

Video CD’s remaining time

Video CD’s total elapsed time

3/12 10.53

70.19–59.26/

Video CD’s total time

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Notes

• Depending on the format and type of disc being used, not all screens may be displayed.

• When playing Video CDs in PBC mode or unfinalized CDRs not all the above information is displayed.

current track number

Play

Track

3 10.53

elapsed time of current track

current track number

Play

Track

3 10.53

remaining time of current track

Display off

Video CD’s total elapsed time

5.233.56/

total time of current tracks

Video CD’s total elapsed time

5.231.27/

total time of current tracks

DISPLAY

Exit

Title Chapter

Title

Chapter

01 06

07 08 09 10

02 03 04 05

1 ~ 30 1 ~ 21 1 ~ 46 1 ~ 12 1 ~ 8

1 ~ 10 1 ~ 13 1 ~ 5 1 ~ 4 1 ~ 8

1/2

Information: DVD

DISPLAY

Total time 72 . 04

Track

Tim e

Track

Tim e

06 07

08 09 10

02 03 04 05

5 . 23 4 . 55 6 . 13 5 . 45 5 . 10

6 . 51 3 . 18 6 . 50 4 . 16 3 . 22

1/2

Information: Compact Disc

Exit

Folder

001 002 003 004 005

Folder

001 002 003 004 005

Track 1 ~ 10 1 ~ 13 1 ~ 5 1 ~ 4 1 ~ 8

Track 1 ~ 9 1 ~ 11 1 ~ 3 1 ~ 22 1 ~ 15

1/2

Information: MP3

DISPLAY

current track number

Track

remaining time of current track

current track number

Play

All

CD’s remaining time

3 0.03

1/10 1.13

Display off

elapsed time of current track

3.32–3.29/

remaining total time of current tracks

current total time of tracks

66.32–66.20/

CD’s total time

Press DISPLAY during while a disc is stopped to display DVD title and chapter information or Video CD and CD track information or MP3 folder and track information. Press DISPLAY again to turn the display off.

Information about the titles and chapters or folders and tracks on a disc is displayed. When the information exceeds the space on the screen, use the cursor

buttons (2/3) to move to other screens.

DVD

MP3

current track number/ total number of tracks in folder

Play

Track

current folder number/ total number of folders

Play

Folder

current folder number/ current track number

Play

Track

remaining time of current track

current folder number/ current track number

Play

Tr. Rate:

elapsed time of current track

1/7 0.07 TRACK1~1

track name

elapsed time of current track

2/3 0.07

FOLDER~1

folder name

elapsed time of current track

0.07

2–1

3.20

–3.13/

total time of current track

elapsed time of current track

2–16 0.07

128kbps

Titles and number of chapters in each title

Video CD and CD

Total playing time of disc, tracks and track times

MP3

Folders and number of tracks in each folder

transmission rate level

Display off

Additional

For Proper and Long Use of This Unit

Information

Disc Care

How to hold discs

When loading or removing discs, try not to touch their playing surfaces.

Cleaning

Fingerprints or other dirt on the disc may affect sound and picture quality. To clean your discs, use a soft clean cloth to wipe them. If necessary, moisten a soft cloth with diluted neutral detergent to remove heavy dirt or fingerprints.

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

The disc revolves in the player at high speed when it is played. Never play a cracked, scratched or warped disc. This may damage the player or cause it to malfunction.

Never use discs with special shapes

CD’s with special shapes (heart-shaped CDs, octagonal CDs, etc.) cannot be played on this set. Attempting to do so may damage the set. Do not use such CDs.

Gently wipe from the inside toward the outer edge.

Do not move the unit during playback

During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT lift or move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the disc.

When moving the unit

When changing places of installation or packing the unit for moving, be sure to remove the disc and return the disc table to its original position in the player. Then, press STANDBY/ON and switch the power to standby. Check that the “--OFF--” indication on the display goes off, then disconnect the power cord. Moving this unit with the disc loaded may result in damage to this unit.

Installation

• Select a stable place to the side of a TV set or stereo system to be connected to the unit.

• When using the unit with a stereo system, install the speakers a little bit away from the TV.

• Do NOT install the unit on top of a TV or color monitor. Install the unit away from equipment that may be affected by magnetism, such as a cassette deck.

• Do NOT place objects on top of the unit.

Avoid installing in a place that is:

• Exposed to direct sunlight

• Exposed to humidity or where ventilation is poor

• Extremely hot or cold

• Exposed to vibration

• Exposed to dust

• Exposed to oily smoke, steam or heat (for example, a kitchen)

Do not block vents

Do NOT use the player on top of a long-fibered carpet, bed or sofa, and do not cover it with a cloth, etc. This will prevent heat radiation and could result in damage.

Avoid heat

Do NOT place the unit on equipment which generates heat, such as an amplifier. When installing the unit in a rack, place it on the lowest shelf possible (however, not where it is exposed to dust) and separated from the amplifier to avoid the heat generated by the amplifier or other audio equipment.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS/

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.

• Do not fix labels or stickers to discs. The disc may become unplayable as a result.

• Do not load more than one disc into the player.

CAUTION WHEN USING THE DISC

copying is a violation of applicable laws.

CAUTION: WHEN PLACING THE UNIT IN A STEREO RACK WITH GLASS DOORS

Be sure there is ample space between the unit and the glass doors when opening the disc table using the remote control. If the disc table opens against strong resistance, such as a closed glass door, damage to the unit may result.

Condensation

Moisture may form in the operating section of the player if the player is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, the player’s performance will be impaired. To prevent this, let the player stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually. Condensation may also form during the summer if the player is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases, change the location of the player.

Switch POWER to STANDBY when not using the unit

Depending on the strength of the TV or radio broadcast signal, having the TV or radio on while power to the unit is on may result in stripes on the TV screen or noise. However, this is not a malfunction of this unit or the TV or radio. In such a case, switch the power of the unit to standby.

Power-cord caution

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed in such a way that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

Cleaning the player

To clean the PLAYER, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, wet a soft cloth with a mild detergent solution made by diluting one part detergent to 5 or 6 parts water, wring well, then wipe off the dirt. Also use a dry cloth to wipe the surface dry. Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene and thinner which are harmful to the unit.

Lens cleaner

The player's pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to 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.

Notes on using optical cables

• Do not route cords around sharp

angles. When storing, wind the cords so that they have a diameter of at least 15 cm (6 in.).

• When connecting, push all the way

into the terminal.

• Do not use cords with a length of over

3 m.

• If moisture or dust has collected on the plug, wipe it

with a soft cloth before connecting.

15 cm (6 in.) dia. or more

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

Language Code List

Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (page 35).

Language Input-code

Japanese (ja)

English (en)

French (fr)

German (de)

Italian (it)

Spanish (es)

Chinese (zh)

Dutch (nl)

Portuguese (pt)

Swedish (sv)

Russian (ru)

Korean (ko)

Greek (el)

Afar (aa)

Abkhazian (ab)

Afrikaans (af)

Amharic (am)

Arabic (ar)

Assamese (as)

Aymara (ay)

Azerbaijani (az)

Bashkir (ba)

Byelorussian (be)

Bulgarian (bg)

Bihari (bh)

Bislama (bi)

Bengali (bn)

Tibetan (bo)

Breton (br)

Catalan (ca)

Corsican (co)

Czech (cs)

Welsh (cy)

Danish (da)

Bhutani (dz)

Esperanto (eo)

Estonian (et)

Basque (eu)

Persian (fa)

Finnish (fi)

Fiji (fj)

Faroese (fo)

Frisian (fy)

Irish (ga)

Scots-Gaelic (gd)

Galician (gl)

Guarani (gn)

1001

0514

0618

0405

0920

0519

2608

1412

1620

1922

1821

1115

0512

0101

0102

0106

0113

0118

0119

0125

0126

0201

0205

0207

0208

0209

0214

0215

0218

0301

0315

0319

0325

0401

0426

0515

0520

0521

0601

0609

0610

0615

0625

0701

0704

0712

0714

Language Input-code

Gujarati (gu)

Hausa (ha)

Hindi (hi)

Croatian (hr)

Hungarian (hu)

Armenian (hy)

Interlingua (ia)

Interlingue (ie)

Inupiak (ik)

Indonesian (in)

Icelandic (is)

Hebrew (iw)

Yiddish (ji)

Javanese (jw)

Georgian (ka)

Kazakh (kk)

Greenlandic (kl)

Cambodian (km)

Kannada (kn)

Kashmiri (ks)

Kurdish (ku)

Kirghiz (ky)

Latin (la)

Lingala (ln)

Laothian (lo)

Lithuanian (lt)

Latvian (lv)

Malagasy (mg)

Maori (mi)

Macedonian (mk)

Malayalam (ml)

Mongolian (mn)

Moldavian (mo)

Marathi (mr)

Malay (ms)

Maltese (mt)

Burmese (my)

Nauru (na)

Nepali (ne)

Norwegian (no)

Occitan (oc)

Oromo (om)

Oriya (or)

Panjabi (pa)

Polish (pl)

Pashto, Pushto (ps)

Quechua (qu)

0721

0801

0809

0818

0821

0825

0901

0905

0911

0914

0919

0923

1009

1023

1101

1111

1112

1113

1114

1119

1121

1125

1201

1214

1215

1220

1222

1307

1309

1311

1312

1314

1315

1318

1319

1320

1325

1401

1405

1415

1503

1513

1518

1601

1612

1619

1721

Language Input-code

Rhaeto-Romance (rm)

Kirundi (rn)

Romanian (ro)

Kinyarwanda (rw)

Sanskrit (sa)

Sindhi (sd)

Sangho (sg)

Serbo-Croatian (sh)

Sinhalese (si)

Slovak (sk)

Slovenian (sl)

Samoan (sm)

Shona (sn)

Somali (so)

Albanian (sq)

Serbian (sr)

Siswati (ss)

Sesotho (st)

Sundanese (su)

Swahili (sw)

Tamil (ta)

Telugu (te)

Tajik (tg)

Thai (th)

Tigrinya (ti)

Turkmen (tk)

Tagalog (tl)

Setswana (tn)

Tonga (to)

Turkish (tr)

Tsonga (ts)

Tatar (tt)

Twi (tw)

Ukrainian (uk)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

The disc table comes back out automatically, shortly after the disc table is closed.

The disc is dirty or warped. \ Refer to

The disc is not placed properly on the disc table. \ Use the disc table guide to align the disc (page 20).

Region number does not conform with this unit. \ If the region number on the disc does not match

the number on the player, the disc cannot be used (page 63).

There is condensation on the operating section of the player.

\ Allow time for condensation to evaporate. If player

is near an air conditioning unit, you should move the player (page 58).

Playback is not possible.

The disc has been loaded upside down. \ Check that the disc has been loaded with the label

side facing up.

mark appears on screen.

The selected function does not operate for that disc.

mark appears on screen.

The operation is prohibited by the player.

Picture playback stops and the operation buttons cannot be used.

\ Stop disc playback (press STOP 7), then start

playback again.

New settings made in the Setup screen menus while a disc is playing are ineffective.

Some settings can be changed while a disc is playing, but are not effective. This is not a malfunction.

\ Make the same setting when the player is

stopped.

\ Stop disc playback (press STOP 7), then start

playback again. When playback is resumed, the new settings should be in effect. Please note that making settings in the Setup screen menus may cancel the resume function.

When making changes in the Setup screen menus,

is displayed.

There is a Video CD, CD or MP3 loaded in the player and the setting that was changed only applies to DVD performance.

\ The setting will be effective the next time a DVD

is loaded.

‘Disc Care’

(page 57).

Settings are canceled.

When the power is turned off by power failure or by

unplugging the power cord, settings will be canceled.

\ Before unplugging the power cord, press

STANDBY/ON and check that “--OFF--”

disappears in the display.

No picture.

Connection is incorrect.

\ Check that cord connections are correct and that

plugs are firmly connected.

Operation (settings) of TV or AV amplifier is not

appropriate.

\ Be sure that your TV, receiver, or amplifier is set

up to view DVD playback.

The [Component Video] menu is set to

[Progressive] but your TV/monitor is not compatible

with progressive scan.

\ Reconnect the player to your TV using a

composite or S-Video cord and set the TV to the appropriate input. Now choose the [Interlace] setting in the [Component Video] menu, then switch the TV input back to the component input. (page 30).

\ Reset the player (page 54). [Component Video]

will be reset to [Interlace] but you’ll also loose other settings.

The screen is stretched or aspect does not change.

The multi aspect setting is not appropriate.

\ Change the aspect setting in the [TV Screen]

setting in the Setup screen Video 1 menu to the screen type most appropriate to the TV or monitor you are using (page 29).

Picture disturbance during playback or dark. (Interlace/Progressive-scan)

This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System

copy guard. Some discs include a copy prevention

signal, and when this type of disc is played back,

stripes etc., may appear on some sections of the

picture depending on the TV.

\ This is not a malfunction.

The TV system may be set inappropriately.

\ See ‘

Discs respond differently to particular player

functions which may result in the screen becoming

black for a brief instant or shaking slightly when the

function is executed.

\ These problems are largely due to differences

When using progressive-scan.

\ If your TV is connected using the COMPONENT

Audio is output from the analog output jacks but not from the digital output jack.

Player settings are incorrect.

\ In the Audio 1 menu, check that the appropriate

Setting the TV System

between discs and disc content and are not malfunctions of this player.

VIDEO OUT jacks, set the [Component Video] menu to [Interlace] (page 30).

digital audio output formats are selected, and that the [Digital Out] setting is not set to [Off] (page

27).

’ on page 17.

When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV selector, there is disturbance in the playback picture.

Due to the player’s copy protection circuits, connection of this device through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording or cause picture problems.

\ This is not a malfunction.

Remote control operation is not possible.

The rear panel control input jack on the player is being used.

\ Point the remote control at the component that

the player is connected to (page 16).

The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with the remote sensor is too wide.

\ Be sure to operate the remote from a location

within its operating range (page 8).

The batteries are exhausted. \ Replace the exhausted batteries with all new

batteries (page 8).

Some settings in the Setup Menu do not appear.

\ The Setup Menu Mode is set to [Basic]; set it to

[Expert] (page 25).

Audio is not output or is distorted.

The Setup screen Audio 1 menu [96 kHz PCM Out] setting is set to [96 kHz].

\ Either connect using the analog outputs, or set

[96kHz PCM Out] in the Audio 1 menu to [96kHz 3 48 kHz] (pages 15, 27).

The disc is dirty. \ Refer to

The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the terminals or are not connected.

\ Check that all connection plugs are firmly inserted.

The connection plug or terminal is dirty. \ Check that the plugs and terminals are wiped

clean of dirt, etc.

Audio cable connection is wrong. \ Check to make sure that the audio cables are

connected correctly (page 15).

Connection is made to the stereo amplifier‘s PHONO input terminal.

\ Change connection to any input terminal except

PHONO.

The pause mode is engaged. \ Press PLAY 3 or PAUSE 8 to exit the pause

mode.

Stereo amplifier operation is incorrect. \ Check input (CD, AUX, etc.) selector to determine

if it is selected for DVD playback.

‘Disc Care’

(page 57).

No DTS audio output.

\ You can only play DTS discs if you have a DTS-

compatible amplifier or a DTS decoder. From the disc menu screen, or using the AUDIO button, select a non-DTS setting (pages 21, 36).

\ If this unit is connected to a non-DTS compaible

amplifier or decoder using a digital audio cable, set [DTS Out] to [Off] in the Setup menu. If you do not do this, noise will be output if you try and play a DTS disc (page 27).

\ If this unit is connected to a DTS-compatible

amplifier or decoder using a digital audio cable, check the amplifier settings, and that the cable is properly connected (page 15).

“DTS DIGITAL OUT OFF” is displayed on-screen.

If this unit is connected to a DTS-compatible

amplifier or decoder, set [DTS Out] and [Digital

Out] to [On] from the Setup menu (page 25). If you

do not have a DTS-compatible amplifier or decoder,

you cannot play DTS discs. In this case, select a non-

DTS setting from the disc menu or by using the

AUDIO button (pages 21, 36).

The disc containing the MP3 tracks won’t play.

If the disc is a recordable CD, make sure that the disc

is finalized. If the message “UNPLAYABLE MP3

FORMAT” is displayed when you try to play a disc/

track:

\ Check that the track(s) are in the MPEG1 Audio

Layer 3 format.

\ Check that the sampling rate of the track(s) are

44.1 or 48kHz.

Some MP3 tracks appear to be missing from a disc.

\ If a track name does not end in “.mp3” or

“.MP3”, this player will not recognize it as an MP3

track.

\ This player only recognizes the first 250 folders

and tracks on a disc. If there are more folders/ tracks than this, you will not be able to play them.

\ This player is not compatible with multi-session

discs. If the disc is multi-session, you will only be able to play tracks recorded onto the first session.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Caution

Static electricity or other external influence may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplugging the power cord and then re-plugging it in will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your nearest PIONEER service center.

Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume.

DVDs and CDs use different recording methods. \ This is not a malfunction.

Terms

Aspect ratio

Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a highdefinition or wide TV is 16:9. The latter allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective.

Chapter number

Chapter numbers are the numbers assigned to sections of a title on the disc, similar to chapters in a book. If the disc includes chapter numbers, you can locate the section you want very quickly using search and other functions.

Component (color difference) video output

The color signal of the TV is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. In this way mutual interference of each signal is avoided. On a TV with component input jacks, these signals are synthesized to produce the picture.

Condition memory

“Condition” refers to the various mode settings, etc. On this player, various conditions, such as those set during playback, can be memorized. This function allows you to play back the same disc at any time without having to redo your preferred settings.

Digital bitstream

The bitstream does not refer to the audio signal, but rather to the digital data that, once converted, becomes the audio signal. The player outputs digital bitstreams via the digital optical or digital coaxial output. If the bitstream cannot be decoded by the connected AV amplifier etc., digital noise is produced. Digital bitstream formats compatible with different entertainment systems can be selected in the Setup screen

Audio 1 menu.

Digital output (Coaxial)

Output of the digital audio signal is transmitted electronically using a coaxial cable. Because the signal being transmitted is digital, connection must be made to the coaxial digital input of another component. Noise will be output if connected to the analog audio inputs as the digital signal cannot be decoded.

Digital output (Optical)

Normally, audio is converted to an electric signal and transmitted through an electric wire from the player to the amplifier, etc. Changing this signal to a digital signal and transmitting it through an fiber-optic cable is called optical digital output. Similarly, optical digital input receives digital signals from external units such as an AV amplifier or receiver.

Multi-session

A CD-R/RW that contains two or more ‘sessions’. Each session is a complete recording process, so each session is read as a complete disc.

Dolby Digital

Using a maximum of 5.1 channels of audio, this high quality surround system is used in many of the finer movie theaters around the world.

DTS

DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a surround system different from Dolby Digital that has become a popular surround sound format for movies. In order to enjoy the benefits of DTS encoded discs, the digital output jack (either coaxial or optical) of this player needs to be connected to an AV amplifier or receiver or to a DTS decoder to be able to enjoy the surround sound of DTS audio. DTS audio is not output from the analog audio outputs.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range refers to the difference between the maximum and minimum levels of the audio soundtrack as measured in decibels (dB). Compressing the dynamic range raises the minimum signal level and lowers the maximum signal level. This allows you to hear voices and other low level audio signals clearly while lowering strong audio signals like the sound of explosions.

File extension

A tag added to the end of a filename to indicate the type of file. For example, “.mp3” indicates an MP3 file.

MP3

MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file format. Files are recognized by their file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

MPEG

Short for Moving Picture Experts Group. This is an international standard for compression of moving images. On some DVDs, digital audio has been compressed and recorded in this format.

Multi-angle

When you watch a TV program, you are watching the image filmed through the TV camera. Because of this, the picture is displayed on your TV from the viewpoint of the TV camera’s position. In a TV studio, the image is filmed by many cameras at the same time, and one of those images is selected by the program director and transmitted to your TV. If all the filmed images were transmitted to your TV you would be able to select the camera image you want. Some DVD discs are recorded with the angles of more than one camera used for filming, and these can be selected using this player. These types of discs are called multi-angle discs.

Parental lock level

This function was suggested by parents concerned about what type of media their children were able to watch. Parental lock restrictions are restrictions incorporated into titles which include scenes that parents may not wish their children to view.

PCM

PCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation and is digital audio. The digital audio of CDs is PCM. This player also has a function that converts Dolby Digital and MPEG digital bitstreams into PCM to enable you to listen to quality digital sound even without a special decoder.

Playback Control (PBC)

This refers to signals recorded on a Video CD (Version 2.0) enabling playback control. You can use menus recorded on discs with PBC for easy, interactive search for desired scenes, and playback. You can also enjoy viewing high-resolution/standard resolution still images.

Regional restriction codes (region number)

Regional restriction codes are built in to DVD players and DVD discs for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD player does not match one of the regional codes of the DVD disc, playback is not possible. The region number can be found on the rear panel of the DVD player. The illustration below shows the regions and corresponding region numbers.

Sampling Frequency

When a sound wave is converted to a digital signal, the sound is sampled and converted to data at a specific frequency rate. For example, a signal with a 96 kHz sampling rate indicates that in one second, the analog signal was sampled 96000 times to produce the digital signal.

Subtitle

Subtitles are language titles superimposed on movies, or other media. Up to 32 different subtitle languages can be recorded on a DVD disc. The subtitle function can be used to select the language of your choice.

S-video

Connecting the S-video output on the player to a TV or monitor with S-video input via an S-video cable produces clearer picture reproduction by sending separate signals for the luminance and the color. These signals are then combined by the television to produce a better quality picture.

System control

When you connect this player via a cord with a mini plug to another Pioneer component such as a receiver or an amplifier bearing the Î mark, you can control the player as though it were a component in a system. To control the player, point the player’s remote control at the component that the player is connected to, and not the player itself.

Time number

The time number corresponds to the elapsed playback time of a disc from its beginning. When using the time search function, use the time number to locate scenes that occur at the time selected.

Title number

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

TruSurround

TruSurround is a simulated surround system which produces a surround sound effect from stereo speakers.

Specifications

General

System .................................

Power requirements .............................. AC 120V, 60 Hz

Power consumption ................................................ 12 W

Power consumption in standby mode ....... less than 1 W

Weight .................................................. 2.5 kg (5 lb 9 oz)

Dimensions ..................... 420 (W) x 279 (D) x 55 (H) mm

Operating temperature +5°C to +35°C (+36°F to +96°F)

Operating humidity .......... 5% to 85% (no condensation)

S-Video output

Y (luminance) - Output level ........................1 Vp-p (75 Ω)

C (color) - Output level ........................ 286 mVp-p (75 Ω)

Jacks .......................................................... S-VIDEO jack

Video output

Output level ................................................ 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)

Jacks ................................................................. RCA jack

Component video output

(Y, PB, PR)

Output level ......................................... Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)

Jacks ............................................................... RCA jacks

Audio output

Output level

During audio output ............. 200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB)

Number of channels ....................................................... 2

Jacks ............................................................... RCA jacks

Digital audio characteristics

Frequency response ..... 4 Hz to 44 kHz (DVD fs: 96 kHz)

S/N ratio ............................................................... 118 dB

Dynamic range ..................................................... 103 dB

Total harmonic distortion .................................. 0.0016%

Wow and flutter ............................ Limit of measurement

Digital output

Optical digital output ........................... Optical digital jack

Coaxial digital output ......................................... RCA jack

Other terminals

CONTROL IN .......................................... Minijack (3.5 ø)

Accessories

Audio cord ......................................................................1

Video cord ...................................................................... 1

Power cord ..................................................................... 1

Remote control unit ....................................................... 1

AA (R6P) dry cell batteries ............................................. 2

Operating Instructions ................................................... 1

Note

The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to improvement.

DVD, Video CD, CD, MP3 files

(16 9/

(W) x 11(D) x 4 3/16 (H) in.)

PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)

(±0.001% W. PEAK) or lower

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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