Pioneer DV-444 Operating Instruction

DVD PLAYER

DV-444

Operating Instructions

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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!

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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.

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