Pioneer DV-626D User Manual

DVD PLAYER

DV-626D

Operating Instructions

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

• This player is not suitable for commercial use.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and

operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and

operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product

and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and

use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall

outlet before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this

product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on

an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination should

be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should be

operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in

a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the

appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

• If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply

cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an

outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this

product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system

should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,

extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push

objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this

product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this

product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement

parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any

service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING —

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF

THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT.

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

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

Thank you for your support. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE [For U.S. and Canadian models]

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

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

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

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

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

• The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

[For Canadian model]

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

[Pour le modèle Canadien]

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

[For Canadian model]

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

Information to User

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

Features of This Player

Compatible with DVD, Video CD and CD formats

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

Types of playable discs and their marks

DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

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

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

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

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

Diameter/ Playable sides Playback time

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

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

State of the art digital audio and video

Compatible with a wide range of 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 can output Dolby Digital*, DTS**, MPEG, and linear PCM digital bitstreams to AV components with built in decoding capabilities.

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

Equipped with six channel discrete audio output and an internal Dolby Digital and DTS decoder

Enjoy the cinematic surround sound produced by Dolby Digital and DTS audio soundtracks without the need for an external decoder. This player features six channel discrete audio output jacks so you can connect this player directly to an amplifier or receiver with 6 channel discrete input, and utilize the player’s built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding capabilities.

Multiple video output formats that can be selected to best suit your TV or monitor

This player features two composite, two S-video jacks, and component jacks to offer ideal connection possibilities to nearly every type and level of commercially available TV/monitor on the market today.

Digital Noise Reduction (Video Quality Enhancement)

DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) can be used to improve the video image and remove digital noise. Select a preprogrammed setting suited to the program’s subject matter, or make manual adjustments to suit your needs or preferences and save them in the player’s memory.

TruSurround and Virtual Dolby Digital

TruSurround*** uses technology that simulates multichannel surround sound using only two speakers. Virtual Dolby Digital works in conjunction with Dolby Digital audio sources to create a realistic surround sound. Virtual Dolby Digital is selected automatically when Dolby Digital sources are loaded.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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

Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

***TruSurround and the

Labs, Inc. in the United States and selected foreign countries. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

symbol are trademarks of SRS

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.

Wide range of DVD viewing options

Multi-Language Subtitles (page 36)

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

Audio1 GeneralLanguageVideo2

Setup Navigator

Setting up using the Setup Navigator

Move

ENTER

Start

Not Used

Select

SETUP

Set up the on-screen speaker system to match your home audio system in the Audio 2 menu for ideal presentation of multichannel audio (page 33).

Exit

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 21).

Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo1

Speaker Setting

Speaker

Move

–/+

Center

L R

LS RS

Return

SETUP

ENTER

Select

Exit

Additionally, you can create a list of menu items that you regularly use with the Function Memory so that they can be easily accessed at any time (page 58).

Smooth variable speed scanning in forward and reverse directions

This player incorporates technology that enables smooth playback of DVDs and Video CDs not only at different speeds but also in both forward and reverse directions. Control the direction and scanning speeds from 1/16 normal play speed to extremely quick scanning using the MULTI DIAL on the remote control (page 46).

HELLO!

HOLA!

Multiple Languages (page 37)

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

5.1CH

Audio : 2 Spanish

Dolby Digital

5.1CH

HOLA

Multi-Angle (page 48)

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

ANGLE : 2/4

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

ANGLE : 3/4

Energy-saving design

This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when this player is in standby mode. Regarding the amount of power consumed in standby mode, refer to ‘Specifications’ on page 69.

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.

Differences in Disc

How to Proceed in This

Composition

DVD

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

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

Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Title 1

DVD

Chapter 1

Title 2

Chapter 2

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 “Before Using” on page 8 to 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 “Names and Functions” section 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 67 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 “Making Connections” section starting on page 15 shows how video and audio connections may be made to suit your home entertainment system.

Video CD/CD

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

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

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4

Video CD

Track 2 Track 4Track 3Track 1 Track 5

Set up the player.

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 “Setting Up the Player” starting on page 21 explains how to use the 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 29, 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.

Play a disc.

When all the connections and setups have been made, you are ready to play a DVD, Video CD, or CD with the player. The section “Getting Started Using Your DVD Player” starting on page 25 outlines the 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” starting on page 41 describes how to use the features available on many DVDs.

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Display Window.............................................11

Rear Panel .....................................................12

Remote Control .............................................13

Making Connections ......................... 15

Connecting Your DVD Player .........................15

Audio Connections ........................................17

Video Connections.........................................19

System Control Connections.........................20

Setting Up the Player ....................... 21

Using the Setup Navigator.............................21

Getting Started Using Your DVD

Player..................................................25

Playing DVDs, Video CDs and CDs................25

Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back ........27

Forward and Reverse Scanning.....................27

Stopping Playback and Switching

Power Off ................................................28

Adjusting Audio and Video Settings. 29

Using the Setup Screen Menus ....................29

Changing to the Setup Screen

“Expert” Menu Mode..............................30

Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be

Compatible with Your AV Component......31

Turning the Digital Output On and Off...........32

Setting Analog Audio Connections to an

AV Amplifier or Receiver ..........................32

Setting Your Speaker System for

Multichannel Audio Playback ...................33

Setting the TV Screen Size ............................34

Adjusting the OSD (On-Screen Display) ........35

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

Getting Surround Sound from

Stereo Speakers.......................................41

Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the

Audio Soundtrack.....................................42

Adjusting the Video Quality (Digital Noise

Reduction)................................................43

Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame

Advance Playback ....................................45

Scanning in Forward and Reverse

Directions at Different Speeds.................46

Searching for a Title, Chapter, Track, or

Location on a Disc....................................47

Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle

(Multi-Angle).............................................48

Repeat Play....................................................49

Random Play..................................................50

Playback in a Desired Order

(Program Play)..........................................51

Setting the Parental Lock Level.....................54

Continuing Playback from a Specified

Location (Last Memory) ...........................56

Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed

DVDs (Condition Memory) .......................57

Memorizing Regularly Used Menu

Settings (Function Memory) ....................58

Viewing Disc Information ..............................59

Changing the Background Color

of the Screen ...........................................61

Turning the Screen Saver On and Off............61

Resetting the Player to System Settings.......61

Additional Information ..................... 62

Disc Care .......................................................62

For Proper and Long Use of This Unit ...........63

Language Code List.......................................64

Troubleshooting .............................................65

Terms.............................................................67

Specifications ................................................69

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

Selecting a Subtitle Language

(Multi-Language Subtitles) .......................36

Changing the Audio Language

(Multi-Language Function) .......................37

Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences

in the Setup Screen Menus ....................38

Before Using

Checking Accessories

Please confirm that the following were received with the player.

Audio cord

Preparing the Remote Control

Inserting batteries into the remote control

1 Push down on the tab on the battery

compartment cover, and pull out in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Video cord

Power cord

<U.S. and Canadian models>

Remote control unit

AA/R6P batteries

Operating instructions (this manual)

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.

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.

Names and Functions

Front Panel

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STANDBY

POWER

OFF

STANDBY / ON CENTER SURROUND

345

DVD PLAYER

DOLBY DIGITAL DTS DECODER

AUDIO

VIRTUAL DOLBY

DIGITAL

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DNR

VIRTUAL

DOLBY

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DIGITAL

1 STANDBY/ON button (U.S. and Canadian

models only)

Press to switch the player on or to put in standby (pages 25, 28, and 61).

2 CENTER button

Press to turn the center speaker channel on and off when listening to sources being output from the 5.1 channel discrete audio outputs (page 33).

3 SURROUND button

Press to turn the surround (rear) speaker channels on and off when listening to sources being output from the 5.1 channel discrete audio outputs (page

33).

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6 DNR indicator

Indicates that the digital noise reduction function is on (page 43).

7 VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL indicator

Indicates that the Virtual Dolby Digital function is on (page 41).

8 FL OFF indicator

Indicates that the player’s display window has been turned off using FL DIMMER (page 10).

9 Display window

Displays system information (page 11).

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BEFORE USING / NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

4 SUB WOOFER button

Press to turn the SUB WOOFER (LFE) channel on and off when listening to sources being output from the 5.1 channel discrete audio outputs (page 33).

5 5.1 CH MODE button

Press to switch the audio output between 5.1 channel audio and 2 channel audio. It is also possible to set the default audio output in the Setup screen Audio 2 menu (page 32).

0 Remote sensor

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

- 0 (open/close) button

Press to open and close the disc tray (pages 25 and

28).

= 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 28).

~ 8 (pause) button

Press during playback to pause. Press again to resume playback (page 45).

! 3 (play) button

Press to start or resume playback (pages 25 and 28).

@ ¡ ¢ (forward) button

Press to advance to chapters/tracks. Press and hold to perform fast-forward scanning (page 27).

# 4 1 (reverse) button

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

27).

$ Disc illumination

Lights when a DVD is loaded and when no disc is loaded. Turns off when a disc format other than DVD is loaded in the player.

% Disc tray

When loading a disc, place in the disc tray with the label side facing up (pages 25 and 28).

^ FL DIMMER button

Press to change the brightness of the FL display and disc illumination in four steps: maximum brightness, medium brightness, minimum brightness, and off. When the FL display is turned off, the FL OFF indicator lights.

& PICTURE CONTROL button

Press repeatedly to select one of the programmed picture quality settings. The setting changes each time the button is pressed (page 43).

* VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL button

Press to turn the Virtual Surround function on and off (page 41).

( AUDIO button

Press repeatedly to select one of the audio soundtracks available on a DVD (page 37).

) POWER switch (except for U.S. and Canadian

models)

Press to switch the player on or off (pages 25 and 28).

_ STANDBY indicator (except for U.S. and

Canadian models)

Indicates that the player is in standby, using a minimum amount of power to maintain system settings (page 28).

Display Window

ANGLE

LFE

TITLE

96 kHz

DOWN MIX

LCR

1 96 kHz indicator

Indicates that the currently loaded disc contains an audio signal with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.

2 ANGLE indicator

Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress (page

48).

3 TITLE indicator

Indicates a title number is being displayed.

4 REPEAT indicator

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

5 TRK and CHP indicator

Indicates a chapter or track number is being displayed.

6 GUI indicator

Indicates an on-screen menu operation is being performed (pages 21 and 29).

7 LAST MEMORY indicator

Indicates the Last Memory location is registered in memory for the currently loaded DVD or Video CD (page 56).

8 COND. MEMORY indicator

Indicates that Condition Memory settings are memorized for the currently loaded DVD (page 57).

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REPEAT DOLBY

GUI

TRK CHP

COND. MEMORY

LAST MEMORY

TOTAL REMAIN

DIGITAL

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0 DTS indicator

Indicates DTS audio playback.

- DOLBY DIGITAL indicator

Indicates Dolby Digital audio playback.

= REMAIN indicator

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

~ Counter display

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

! LFE channel indicator

The LFE (low frequency effects) channel indicator indicates 5.1 channel audio that contains a channel for low frequency sounds that are used by the sub woofer.

@ Program Format indicators

Depending on the audio format recorded on the disc loaded in the player, the following indicators light to show the channels being played back.

L : Left front *1*2, C : Center *1, R : Right front *1*2, LS : Left surround*1, S : Surround (mono) *2, RS : Right surround*

*1 :Lights to indicate playback of a 5.1 ch Dolby

Digital source.

*2 :Lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Surround

source.

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

9 TOTAL indicator

Indicates that the disc in the player is stopped and DISPLAY has been pressed (page 60).

# DOWNMIX indicator

During multichannel audio playback, indicates that the out put signal has been “downmixed” from the original audio source. This is an automatic function performed by the player in order to present the most appropriate audio mix to the speakers present in your system.

Rear Panel

1 2 43 5 86 9 07

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

OPT.

TV SYSTEM

PAL

AUTO

NTSC

CONTROL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

(The TV SYSTEM switch is not present on U.S. and Canadian models)

VIDEO

OUT

SELECT

AUDIO OUT (2 ch)

AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch)

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

AC IN

1 CONTROL jacks

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 connected to (page 20).

2 DIGITAL OUT jacks (coaxial, optical (OPT.))

Use to output the digital audio signal recorded on discs. You can output the digital signal via either coaxial or optical output jack to an AV amplifier or receiver (page 17).

3 TV SYSTEM switch

Use to change the TV signal mode to either PAL or NTSC according to the type of TV and disc to be used. When the switch is in the AUTO position, the player outputs the format on the disc as is (page 20). (The TV SYSTEM switch is not present on U.S. and Canadian models.)

4 VIDEO OUT jacks

Connect to the video input on a TV or monitor or AV amplifier or receiver with video input capability. When using this output, be sure to set VIDEO OUT SELECT to the left position (pages 15 and 19).

5 S-VIDEO OUT jacks

If your TV or monitor has an S-video input, clear picture reproduction is possible by connecting the player to your TV or monitor via the S-video jack When using this output, be sure to set VIDEO OUT SELECT to the left position (pages 16 and 19).

6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

If your projection monitor, projector or similar

component has component video inputs, you can

produce a higher quality picture on your projection

monitor or projector by connecting to the component

video outputs on this unit. When using these jacks,

be sure to set VIDEO OUT SELECT to the right

position (page 19).

7 VIDEO OUT SELECT switch

Use to set which output is used to output the video

signals. Select either video/S-video or component

video signal output depending on the connections

you make (pages 15 and 19).

8 AUDIO OUT (2 ch) 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 18).

9 AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch) jacks

Use to output 6 discrete audio channels of decoded

digital audio to a receiver or amplifier with discrete

audio inputs (page 18).

0 AC IN power cord connection terminal

Use to connect the power cord to the wall outlet

(pages 15 and 16). Depending on the model, the

shape of the terminal may be different from that

shown here.

Remote Control

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

1 MENU button*

Use to display or close the DVD menu screen (page 26).

1 2

3 4

8 9 0

~ !

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SETUP

ENTER

VIDEO

FUNCTION

ADJUST

MEMORY

V.ADJ

F.MEM

STOP

NEXT REV

4 ¢ 1

STEP/SLOW

RETURN

e E

RANDOM

LAST

MEMORY

DVD PLAYER

PLAY

OPEN/ CLOSE

SUBTITLE

DIMMER

654

A-B

ANGLE

TOP MENU

JOG MODE

JOG

PAUSE

FWD

¡

SEARCH MODE

CLEAR

C321

+10

0987

PROGRAMREPEAT

CONDITION

MEMORY

Î

& *

(

) _ +

¡ ™

£ ¢

∞

§

¶

2 (standby/on) button

Press to switch the player on or to put in standby (pages 25 and 28).

3 AUDIO button

Press repeatedly to select one of the audio languages and/or audio formats programmed on a DVD (page 37).

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

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

4 DISPLAY button

Press during playback to display statistical disc information. Press repeatedly to display different information (page 59).

5 SETUP button*

Press when the player is in either play or stop mode to open and close the Setup screen (pages 21 and 29).

6 MULTI DIAL

Use to control the rate of forward or reverse playback in Jog Mode (page 46).

7 Light button (side panel)

Use to illuminate the main operation buttons on the remote control. When pressed, the buttons light for approximately 3 seconds. This function is convenient for locating the command buttons when the room is dark.

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

8 VIDEO ADJUST (V.ADJ) button

Various attributes of the video presentation can be adjusted to suit the program type or personal preferences. Press VIDEO ADJUST (V.ADJ) to display the on-screen options (page 43).

9 FUNCTION MEMORY (F.MEM) button

Press to incorporate a menu item into a shortcut list that is stored in memory and can be called up at any time (page 58).

0 PLAY 3 button

Press to start disc playback (pages 25 and 28).

- 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 28).

= PREVIOUS 4/NEXT ¢ buttons

During playback, press PREVIOUS 4 to go back to a previous chapter/track and NEXT ¢ to advance to the next chapter/track (page 27).

~ 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 (pages 26, 30, and 55).

! STEP/SLOW e/E buttons

Press STEP/SLOW E during playback to view slow playback. In pause mode, press STEP/SLOW E to advance DVDs and Video CDs frame by frame and STEP/SLOW e to back up a DVD a few frames at a time (page 45).

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

Use to perform direct title and chapter/track searches, and to input numerical values (pages 26, 47, 51, and 52).

) DIMMER (FL) button

Press to change the brightness of the FL display and

disc illumination in four steps: maximum brightness,

medium brightness, minimum brightness, and off.

When the FL display is turned off, the FL OFF

indicator on the front panel lights.

_ JOG MODE indicator

Lights red when the player is in the Jog Mode (page

46).

+ JOG MODE (JOG) button

Press to put the player in the Jog Mode. When this

mode is on, the speed of playback of DVDs and

Video CDs in both forward and reverse directions

can be manually controlled by turning the MULTI

DIAL in the respective direction (page 46).

# RANDOM button

Press to play chapters/tracks in random order (page

50).

$ 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 (or 4 DVDs and 1 Video CD) (page 56).

% OPEN/CLOSE 0 button

Press to open or close the disc tray (pages 25 and 28).

^ SUBTITLE button

Press repeatedly to select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD or to turn the subtitles off (page 36).

& ANGLE button

Some DVDs are recorded with various camera angle playback options. Press ANGLE repeatedly to display different camera angles (page 48).

¡ PAUSE 8 button

Press to pause playback of a disc. Press again to

resume playback (page 45).

™ REV 1/FWD ¡ (fast reverse/ fast forward)

buttons

During playback of DVD and Video CD, press

FWD ¡ to perform fast forward scanning. Press

REV 1 to perform fast reverse scanning of DVD

and Video CD. When a CD is loaded, audio scanning

is performed (page 27).

£ SEARCH MODE button

Press to perform a title, chapter/track or elapsed

time search (page 47).

¢ CLEAR button

Works in conjunction with a number of player

functions. Use to cancel repeat and random playback,

and to edit programs (pages 49, 50 and 51).

∞ PROGRAM button

You can program titles, chapters, or tracks to play

back in a desired order. Programs can be a

maximum of 24 steps. Additionally, DVD programs

for up to 24 discs can be stored in the player’s

memory for future use (page 51).

* 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 26).

( Cursor control joystick*

Use to move the cursor through the options on menu screens and to change settings (pages 21, 26, 29 and 54).

ENTER button*

Press to implement settings selected with the cursor control joystick or to set items highlighted in a menu (pages 21, 26, 30, and 54).

§ REPEAT button

Press once to repeat playback of current chapter/

track. Press twice to repeat playback of current title

(page 49).

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 49).

¶ 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 57).

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 projection 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 17 to 19. 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 22). Additionally, you can use the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen Video menu (page 34).

Notes

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

STANDBY/ON (POWER) and unplug the power cord from

the power outlet.

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

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS / MAKING CONNECTIONS

S-VIDEO OUT

CONTROL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT

OPT.

TV SYSTEM

PAL

AUTO

NTSC

Video cord (Included)

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

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

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT (2 ch)

VIDEO

OUT

SELECT

TV or monitor

AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch)

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

AC IN

Audio cord (Included)

Finally, connect to a power outlet.

AUDIO IN

Make audio connections from one of 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).

CONTROL

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

TV SYSTEM

PAL

NTSC

VIDEO OUT

AUTO

DIGITAL OUT

OPT.

AUDIO OUT (2 ch)

VIDEO

OUT

SELECT

AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch)

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

AC IN

Audio Connections

This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and also analog 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output connection possibilities.

Digital Audio Connections:

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

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

When a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG is loaded, noise will be output if you have made connections via the digital audio jacks to a receiver or amplifier that cannot decode a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG digital bitstream. In this case, be sure to set up the Setup Navigator audio settings to best reflect the type of system you are using (page 24) Additionally, the digital audio settings can be adjusted manually in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu (page 31).

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

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

DIGITAL OUT

OPT.

DIGITAL IN

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 optical output on the player to the digital optical input on an AV amplifier or receiver.

DIGITAL OUT

OPT.

DIGITAL IN

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

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Analog Audio Connection:

After making physical connections to either the AUDIO OUT (2 Ch) or AUDIO OUT (5.1 Ch) analog jacks, be sure to identify which output you are going to be using in the [Analog Jacks] screen of the Setup Navigator (page 23). You can also manually set the output in the [Audio Out] setting of the Setup screen Audio 2 menu (page 33).

Notes

• When “5.1 Channel” is selected, the front right (R) and left (L) audio channels are output from the 2 channel jacks.

• The [Audio Out] setting creates an audio output default for the player. If connections are made to both AUDIO OUT (2 Ch) and AUDIO OUT (5.1 Ch) analog jacks to make different audio connections for multichannel and stereo audio sources, it is possible to switch between 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output by pressing 5.1 CH MODE on the front panel. However, this button does not work when the GUI indicator is lit.

2 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT

• 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 cable to connect one of the

AUDIO OUT jacks 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).

• When making this kind of connection, be sure to

select “2 Channel” in the Setup Navigator [Analog Jacks] screen (page 23).

5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT

5.1 channel audio refers to the current industry surround sound standard requiring two front speakers, a center speaker, two surround (rear) speakers and a sub woofer. Although in actuality there are 6 channels, because the sub woofer channel, or LFE channel, makes up a mere fraction of the total audio soundtrack, it has been designated as the 0.1 of the 5.1 system.

By utilizing the player’s internal multichannel audio decoder, the audio of Dolby Digital and DTS DVDs can be output from the 5.1 channel discrete outputs to an AV amplifier or receiver with 5.1 channel input capability.

• Use audio cables to make connections from the player’s AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch) jacks to the equivalent input jacks on the AV amplifier or receiver. This type of amplifier or receiver may be referred to as “multichannel ready” or “Dolby Digital ready”.

• When making 5.1 channel analog audio connections, be sure to match the left and right channels on both components, and also make sure that the jacks of all the channels are connected correctly on both components.

• Either 2 single audio cords or a stereo cord may be used to connect the CENTER and SUB WOOFER channels to the AV amplifier or receiver.

• When making this kind of connection, be sure to select “5.1 Channel” in the Setup Navigator [Analog Jacks] screen (page 23).

AUDIO OUT (2 ch)

Stereo amplifier or receiver

AUDIO IN

FRONT

5.1 CH INPUT

SURROUND

AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch)

CENTER

SUB

SURROUND

FRONT

WOOFER

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

AV amplifier or receiver

Video Connections

This player features S-video, composite, and component video output possibilities.

Check the manual supplied with your TV or monitor to determine the best possible connection for your system.

In addition to making physical connections to your TV or monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size. You can use the [Setup Navigator] in the Setup screen General to set whether you are using a wide screen or standard size TV or monitor (page 22). Additionally, you can use the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen Video menu (page 34).

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 one of the S-VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to an S-video input on the TV or monitor.

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

VIDEO OUT

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

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

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

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

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

SELECT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

TV or monitor

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• Make component video connections to a projection monitor, projector or TV 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.

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

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Projection monitor,

projector, or TV

TV SYSTEM switch

(The TV SYSTEM switch is not present on U.S. and Canadian models.)

Video output changes as follows according to the playback disc‘s recorded format.

NTSC = PAL, PAL = NTSC conversion is possible on Video CDs. PAL = NTSC conversion is not possible on DVDs. When the TV SYSTEM switch is set to the AUTO position, the disc’s format will be output as is. When a CD or disc is not loaded, the previous video output format will be selected.

Note

Changes to the TV SYSTEM switch are not effective while a disc is playing. Stop playback of the disc before making changes.

TV SYSTEM

PAL

AUTO

NTSC

Disc Output format

Type

DVD

Video CD

CD, No disc

Format

NTSC PAL NTSC PAL

Position of TV SYSTEM switch NTSC PAL AUTO NTSC MOD. PAL NTSC

PAL PAL NTSC MOD. PAL NTSC NTSC PAL PAL NTSC PAL NTSC or PAL

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

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

About MOD. (Modulation) PAL

• SHRINK Most models of the newly developed countdown PAL

TV system detect 50 Hz (PAL)/60 Hz (NTSC) and automatically switch vertical amplitude, resulting in a display without vertical shrinkage.

• If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control, you may not be able to view NTSC disc because the picture may roll. If the TV has a V-Hold control, adjust it until the picture stops rolling. On some TVs, the picture may shrink vertically, leaving black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction; it is caused by the NTSC = PAL conversion.

Pioneer component with Î mark.

Setting Up the 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.

Procedures in this section use the DV-626D (U.S. and Canadian models). Differences in procedures of other models are clearly marked by white numbered steps.

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.

Setting the OSD Language

Setup Navigator

Audio1 GeneralLanguageVideo2

Move

Exit

SETUP

Select

ENTER

Widescreen TV 16:9 aspect ratio

TV Type

Standard (4:3)

Widescreen (16:9)

TV Connection

(On-Screen Display Language)

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

Audio1 GeneralLanguageVideo2

Setup Navigator

Language

OSD Language

Setup player's OSD language

Move

ENTER

English

français Español

Select

SETUP

Exit

Setting the TV screen size

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

Settings: English* français (U.S. and Canadian models only)

Español

* Factory setting

Note

In addition to setting the OSD language, the audio and subtitle language are also set at this time. If you wish to change the audio or subtitle language to a different language, make changes in the Setup screen Language menu [Audio Language] and [Subtitle Language] as needed (page 38).

Settings: Widescreen (16:9)* Standard (4:3)

* Factory setting

Notes

• There are two screen formats that can be used to display wide-screen format DVDs: letter box and pan & scan. When “Standard (4:3)” is selected in the Setup Navigator, the letter box screen format is automatically selected. To switch the preference to the pan & scan format, make changes in the Setup screen Video menu [TV Screen] setting (page 34).

• When “Standard (4:3)” is selected in the Setup Navigator, Linear PCM digital audio playback is output is automatically downsampled to 48 kHz (when the original signal is 96 kHz). In order to hear audio at the sampling rate of 96 kHz, set the Setup screen Video menu [TV Screen] setting to either “Wide” or “4:3 (Pan & Scan)” (page 34). Additionally, make sure that your system is set up to output the 96 kHz bitstream using either the Setup Navigator or the Setup screen Audio 1 menu [96kHz PCM Out] setting (pages 24 and 31 respectively).

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