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.
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Features of This Player
Compatible with DVD, Video CD
and CD formats
DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos
shown below can be played back on PIONEER DVD
players. For more information on discs compatible with
this player, refer to the table below.
Types of playable
discs and their marks
DVD VIDEODVD VIDEO
VIDEO CD
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
CD
12 cm (5 in.)/
single-sided
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CD single
8 cm (3 in.)/
single-sided
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1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
Playback time
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
133 min.
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.
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General
A2
V2
Language
Audio1
Video1
Exit
Move
Select
Setup using the Setup Navigator
Setup Navigator
Setup Navigator
Start
Auto Start Off
SETUP
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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
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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).
“DTS” is a registered trademark of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
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TruSurround and the ® symbol are trademarks of SRS
Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under
license from SRS Labs, Inc.
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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 1Chapter 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 1Track 2Track 3Track 4
Video CD
Track 2Track 4Track 3Track 1Track 5
CD
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 1Folder 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 page62 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
section
‘Setting Up
‘Getting Started Using
starting on page 41
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Table of contents
Before Using ........................................ 8
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
1While 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
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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.
30
30
7m
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).
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Names and
Functions
Front Panel
1
STANDBY/ON
FL DIMMER
0
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).
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DVD PLAYER
BEFORE USING/NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
6 0 (open/close) button
Press to open and close the disc tray (pages 20, 23).
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Display Window
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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).
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@ 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
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VIDEO OUT
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VIDEO OUT
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6
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).
4
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
AC IN
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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
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Remote Control
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AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
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SETUP
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PROGRAM
REPEAT
RANDOM
VOLUME CHANNEL
CONDITION
MEMORY
5
ENTER
ENTER
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PLAY
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REV
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6
REPEAT
A-B
TV CONTROL
OPEN/
CLOSE
0
DISPLAY
TOP MENU
RETURN
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PAUSE
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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.
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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 LASTMEMORY 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).
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# 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.
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).
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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
S
IN
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
Y
P
B
P
R
TV or monitor
AUDIO OUT
RL
Audio cord
(Included)
L
R
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).
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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 OUTCOAXIAL (coaxial digital output) on
the player to the coaxial digital input on an AV
amplifier or receiver.
CONTROL
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
S
P
IN
B
P
R
AUDIO OUT
RL
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
Y
S
P
IN
B
P
R
AUDIO OUT
RL
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
IN
VIDEO OUT
Y
S
AUDIO OUT
RL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
AUDIO OUT
RL
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
AC IN
Stereo amplifier or receiver
AUDIO IN
L
R
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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
Y
S
B
IN
P
PR
AUDIO OUT
RL
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
IN
VIDEO OUT
S
VIDEO OUT
S
∞
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
B
P
PR
AUDIO OUT
RL
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
IN
VIDEO OUT
S
VIDEO OUT
S
∞
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
P
B
PR
AUDIO OUT
RL
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
AC IN
TV or monitor
COMPONENT
Y
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
P
B
P
R
System Control Connections
Using a commercially available cord with a mini plug
(3.5 mm dia. with no resistance) to connect this player’sCONTROL 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
IN
CONTROL
IN
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
S
B
P
PR
AUDIO OUT
RL
Pioneer component with Î mark.
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
AC IN
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VIDEO IN
CONTROL
OUT
Setting Up the
General
A2
V2
Language
Audio1
Video1
Exit
Move
Select
Setup using the Setup Navigator
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
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AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
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ENTER
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4 Press ENTER.
The selection is entered and the next Setup
Navigator screen appears.
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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
TV
TV
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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
A2
V2
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
V2
Video1
A2
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).
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Setting digital audio connections
SETUP
ENTER
General
A2
V2
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
A2
Digital Jack
Move
V2
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
V2
Language
Video1
A2
96kHz PCM Audio
Move
ENTER
General
No
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
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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
CLOSE
MEMORY
MENU
5
ENTER
5
5
PLAY
3
REV
E
1
2
5
89
REPEAT
REPEAT
A-B
TV CONTROL
VOLUME CHANNEL
3
6
0
DISPLAY
TOP MENU
RETURN
5
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PAUSE
8
FWD
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CLEAR
C
+10
0
SEARCH MODE
TV
FUNC
TV
2
5
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1
5
4
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
SETUP
PREVNEXT
4
STOP
7
STEP/SLOW
e
1
4
7
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.
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