Pioneer DV-676-A Owners manual

DVD Player

DV-575A DV-578A DV-676A-s

DV-676A-S only

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Operating Instructions

DV-676A-S only

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead, 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.

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

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

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CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE

SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

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Information to User

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

WARNING:

The apparatus is not waterproofs, to prevent fire or shocks hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture and do not put any water source near this apparatus, such as vase, flower pot, cosmetics container and medicine bottle etc.

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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or

cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling

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his product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.

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[ For U.S. and P.X. model ]

IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.

PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.

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[ For U.S. and P.X. model ]

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.

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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 — 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.

ATTA CHMENTS — 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 un-used for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

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

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

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply

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

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an

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

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this

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

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system

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

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,

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

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push

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

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this

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

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts

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

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service

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

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product

should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ANTENNA LEAD IN

GROUND CLAMP

WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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[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.

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[ Except U.S. and P.X. model ]

CAUTION

This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The following caution label appears on your unit.

Location : rear of the unit

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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WARNING:

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230V or 120V) written on the rear panel.

The STANDBY/ON switch is secondary connected and therefore, does not separate the unit from mains power in STANDBY position. Therefore install the unit suitable places easy to disconnect the MAINS plug in case of the accident. The MAINS plug of unit should be unplugged from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time.

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On the bonnet of the unit

[For Australia model]

[For Singapore and Taiwan model]

WARNING:

lighted candle, should be placed on the apparatus. If naked flame sources accidentally fall down, fire spread over the apparatus then may cause fire.

No naked flame sources, such as

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ºC – +35 ºC (+41 ºF – +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install in the following locations

• Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light

• Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly ventilated location

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WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, to prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also do not put the apparatus on the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric having a thick pile.

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For Taiwan exclusively

aiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug

For U.S. and Australia Model

Energy-saving design

DV-575A and DV-578A are designed to use 0.07W of electricity when power is switched to standby. DV-676A-S is designed to use 0.12W of electricity when power is switched to standby.

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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.

This product includes FontAvenue® fonts licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it

comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

POWER-CORD CAUTION

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

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period. K041_En

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel Level Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers 40

Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant 80

Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

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

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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Contents

01 Before you start

Features What’s in the box Hints on installation Disc / content format playback compatibility

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02 Connecting up

Easy connections Connecting using the S-video output Connecting using the component video

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output Connecting to an AV receiver

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03 Controls and displays

Front panel Display Remote control

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04 Getting started

Switching on Using the on-screen displays Setting up the player for your TV Setting the language of this player’s on-screen displays Playing discs

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05 Playing discs

Scanning discs Playing in slow motion Frame advance/frame reverse Viewing a JPEG slideshow Browsing video content with the Disc Navigator Browsing WMA, MP3 and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator Looping a section of a disc Using repeat play

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Using random play Creating a program list Searching a disc Switching subtitles Switching audio language/channels Zooming the screen Switching camera angles Displaying disc information

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06 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus

Audio Settings menu Video Adjust menu

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07 Initial Settings menu

Using the Initial Settings menu Digital Audio Out settings Video Output settings Language settings Display settings Options settings Speakers settings

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08 Additional information

Taking care of your player and discs . . . . . 44

Screen sizes and disc formats. . . . . . . . . . 45

Setting the TV system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Resetting the player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Power reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

DVD-Video regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Selecting languages using the language

code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Country code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Before you start

Chapter 1

Before you start

Features

• DVD-Audio and SACD compatible

Experience the super high-quality audio performance of DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD (SACD).

• Super VCD compatible

This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD standard. Compared to the Video CD standard, Super VCD offers superior picture quality, and allows two stereo soundtracks to be recorded. Super VCD also supports the widescreen size.

• 24-bit/192kHz compatible DAC

The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC means that this player is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail.

• Built-in Dolby*2 Digital and DTS*3 decoding with multichannel outputs

This player features multichannel analog outputs for connection to an AV amplifier to give you stunning surround sound from Dolby Digital, DTS and multichannel DVD-Audio discs.

• PureCinema Progressive Scan video

When connected to a progressive scancompatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs, you can enjoy extremely stable, flicker free images, with the same frame refresh rate as the original movie.

• New Disc Navigator with moving pictures

The new Disc Navigator enables you play the first few seconds of each title or chapter in a thumbnail image on screen.

• DSP effects for enhanced playback

See

Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus

page 33.

• Picture zoom

See

Zooming the screen

• MP3 and WMA compatibility

See

Compressed audio compatibility

• JPEG compatibility

See

JPEG file compatibility

• Energy saving design

An auto power-off function switches the player into standby if not used for about 30 minutes.

Model DV-676A-S only

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc.

on page 32.

on page 10.

on page 9.

Before you start01

What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it.

• Remote control

• AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2

• Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow plugs)

• Power cable

• Operating instructions

• Warranty card (DV-575A and DV-578A model only)

• Front panel button names sticker

(Singapore and Taiwan models only)

Chinese language button names for the front panel controls.

• Remote control overlay

Taiwan models only)

on the remote control to be able to read the buttons in Chinese.

(Singapore and

— Place the overlay

Putting the batteries in the remote

• Open the battery compartment cover and insert the batteries as shown.

Use two AA/R6P batteries and follow the indications ( Close the cover when you’re finished.

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:

• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.

• Don’t use different kinds of battery together—although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.

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Important

) inside the compartment.

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• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment.

• Remove batteries from equipment that isn’t going to be used for a month or more.

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

Hints on installation

We want you to enjoy using this product for years to come, so please use the following guidelines when choosing a suitable location:

Do...

• Use in a well-ventilated room.

• Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack.

Don’t...

• Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity, including near radiators and other heat-generating appliances.

• Place on a window sill or a place where the player will be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment.

• Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use.

• Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interference—especially if the television uses an indoor antenna.

• Use in a kitchen or other room where the player may be exposed to smoke or steam.

• Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth—this may prevent proper cooling of the unit.

Before you start

• Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the unit’s feet.

Disc / content format playback compatibility

This player is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some disc types, such as recordable CD and DVD, may be in an unplayable format—see below for further compatibility information.

Please also note that recordable discs cannot be recorded using this player.

DVD-Audio

• is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.

• Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD

* DV-676A-S only

DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW

Video CDAudio CD CD-R

Super VCD

* Super Audio CD

Fujicolor CD

CD-RW

MP3, WMA or JPEG files *

ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this player.

• Multi-session playback: No

• Unfinalized disc playback: No

DVD-R/RW compatibility

• Compatible formats: DVD-Video, Video Recording (VR)* *

Edit points may not play exactly as edited; screen may go momentarily blank at edited points.

• Unfinalized playback: No

• WMA/MP3/JPEG file playback on DVD-R/ RW: No

Compressed audio compatibility

• Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA)

• Sampling rates: 32, 44.1 or 48kHz

• Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher recommended)

• VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 playback: No

• VBR WMA playback: No

• WMA lossless encoding compatible: No

• DRM (Digital Rights Management) compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will

DRM

• File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be used for the player to recognize MP3 and WMA files – do not use for other file types)

• File structure: Up to 299 folders; up to 648 folders and files combined

not

play in this player—see also

in the

Glossary

on page 53)

CD-R/RW compatibility

• Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/ Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing

Before you start01

About WMA

The Windows Media® logo printed on the box indicates that this player can playback Windows Media Audio content.

WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded by using Windows

Media

Player version 7, 7.1, Windows Media®

Player for Windows Player 9 Series.

Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.

XP, or Windows Media®

JPEG file compatibility

• Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image files up to a resultion of 3072 x 2048. *

File format used by digital still cameras

• Progressive JPEG compatible: No

• File extensions: .jpg (must be used for the player to recognize JPEG files – do not use for other file types)

• File structure: Up to 299 folders; up to 648 folders and files combined

PC-created disc compatibility

Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information.

Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are not compatible with this player.

Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information.

Connecting up

Chapter 2

Connecting up

Easy connections

The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables supplied with the player. In this setup, stereo audio is played through the speakers in your TV.

A/V IN

AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch )

White

Red

AUDIO OUT ( 2 ch )

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Yellow

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AC IN

To power

outlet

Important

• This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this player to your TV via a VCR using audio/video or S-video cables, as the picture from this player will not appear properly on your TV. (This player may also not be compatible with some combination TV/VCRs for the same reason; refer to the manufacturer for more information.)

• When connecting to your TV as shown above, do not set the

Video Output settings

on page 36) to

Progressive

Component Out

setting (see

Connecting up02

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch )

CENTER

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT ( 2 ch )

FRONT

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch )

CENTER

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT ( 2 ch )

FRONT

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

1 Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT (2ch)jacks to a set of A/V inputs on your TV.

Use the supplied audio/video cable, connecting the red and white plugs to the audio outputs and the yellow plug to the video output. Make sure you match up the left and right audio outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.

See below if you want to use a component or S-video cable for the video connection.

• If you need another pair of stereo outputs (and don’t need to use the multichannel analog outputs), you can use the

OUT (5.1ch) FRONT L / R

AUDIO

jacks (page 14).

2 Connect the supplied AC power cable to the AC IN inlet, then plug into a power outlet.

Note

• Before unplugging the player from the power outlet, make sure you first switch it into standby using either the front panel

STANDBY/ON

control, and wait of the

button, or the remote

-OFF-

message to



disappear from the player’s display.

• For the above reasons, do not plug this player into a switched power supply found on some amplifiers and AV receivers.

Connecting using the S-video output

If your TV (or other equipment) has an S-video (S1) input, you can use the S-video output on this player instead of the standard (composite) output for a better quality picture.

• Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO OUT to an S-video input on your TV (or monitor or AV receiver).

Line up the small triangle above the jack with the same mark on the plug before plugging in.

S-VIDEO

Connecting using the component video output

You can use the component video output instead of the standard video out jack to connect this player to your TV (or other equipment). This should give you the best quality picture from the three types of video output available.

• Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV, monitor or AV receiver.

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Connecting up

Watching progressive scan video from the component video outputs

This player can output progressive scan video from the component video output. Compared to interlace video, progressive scan video effectively doubles the scanning rate of the picture, resulting in a very stable, flicker-free image.

To set up the player for use with a progressive scan TV, see When the player is set to output progressive scan video, the front panel display.

• If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a progressive scan signal and switch the player to progressive, you will not be able to see any picture at all. In this case, switch everything off and reconnect using the supplied video cable (see

connections

Switching the video output to interlace using the front panel controls

Switch the player to standby then, using the front panel controls, press while pressing

Interlace

 STANDBY/ON

STANDBY/ON

DV-575A / DV-676A-S

Video Output settings

PRGSVE

Important

on page 11), then switch back

Interlace

(see below).



FL DIMMER

on page 36.

indicator lights in the

Easy



STANDBY/ON

to switch the player back to

 OPEN/CLOSE





Compatibility of this player with progressive-scan and high-definition TVs

This player is compatible with progressive video Macro Vision System Copy Guard.

Consumers should note that not all highdefinition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output (Interlace). If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center.

This player is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors:

Plasma display (DV-575A, DV-578A )

PDP-505HD, PDP-5030HD, PDP-4330HD, PDP-5040HD, PDP-4340HD, Pro-1000HD, Pro800HD, Pro-1000HDI, Pro-800HDI, Pro1110HD, Pro-910HD, PDP-4300, PDP-5031

Projection monitor receiver (DV-575A, DV-578A )

SD-533HD5, SD-643HD5, Pro-710HD, Pro610HD, Pro-510HD, Pro-720HD, Pro-620HD, Pro-520HD, Pro-730HD, Pro-630HD, Pro530HD, Pro-730HDI, Pro-530HDI

Plasma display (DV-676A-S)

PDP-502MX, PDP-503HDG, PDP-433HDG, PDP-5040HD, PDP-4340HD

Projection monitor receiver (DV-676A-S)

SD-532HD5, SD-533HD5

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VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch )

CENTER

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT ( 2 ch )

FRONT

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch )

CENTER

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT ( 2 ch )

FRONT

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Connecting to an AV receiver

You can connect this player to your AV receiver using the multichannel analog outputs or one of the digital outputs.

In addition to these connections, you should also connect the 2 channel analog outputs for compatibility with all discs.

You’ll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV receiver. You can use any of the video outputs available on this player (the illustration shows a standard (composite) connection).

1 Connect the analog AUDIO OUT 2ch and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this player to a set of analog audio and video inputs on your AV receiver.

AV receiver

AUDIO/

VIDEO IN

Connecting the multichannel analog outputs

If your AV receiver has 5.1 channel analog inputs, we recommend connecting this player to it using the multichannel analog outputs. Doing this will ensure that you can enjoy all kinds of disc, including Dolby Digital and DTS DVD-Video discs, as well as high sampling rate and multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD discs.

• Connect the MULTICHANNEL AUDIO outputs on this player to the multi-channel audio inputs on your AV receiver.

It’s convenient to use three stereo audio cables; one for the

SURROUND SUBWOOFER

AV receiver

FRONT

, one for the

and one for the

channels.

CENTER

MULTI-

CH. INPUTS

and

2 Connect the AV receiver’s video output to a video input on your TV.

The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-Video or component video connections if they’re available.

Tip

• You usually have to connect the same kind of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your AV receiver and TV.

Tip

• After connecting up and switching on, you should change the

Audio Output Mode

setting in the Initial Setup menu from the default

2 Channel

also

Audio Output Mode

5.1 Channel

on page 41.

. See

Connecting up

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch )

CENTER

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT ( 2 ch )

FRONT

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Connecting the digital output

This player has both optical and coaxial-type digital audio outputs for connection to an AV receiver. Connect whichever is convenient.

Depending on the capabilities of your AV receiver, you might have to set up this player to output only digital audio in a compatible format. See page 35 and refer to the operating instructions that came with your AV receiver.

• Connect one of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks on this player to a digital input on your AV receiver.

Digital Audio Out settings

DIGITAL IN

(OPTICAL)

AV receiver

DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL)

For an optical connection, use an optical cable (not supplied) to connect the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

jack to an optical input

on your AV receiver. For a coaxial connection, use a coaxial cable

(similar to the supplied video cable) to connect the

COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

coaxial input on your AV receiver.

jack to a

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Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Front panel

1 2 3

FL DIMMER

STANDBY/ON

DV-575A / DV-676A-S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

STANDBY/ON

DV-578A

1 STANDBY/ON

(page 19)

2 Disc tray



OPEN/CLOSE

(page 21)

4 (page 21)

5 (page 21)

6 TOP MENU

(page 22)

7 ENTER & cursor buttons

8 MENU

(page 22)

FL DIMMER

 

(page 19)

9 RETURN

10 HOME MENU

 OPEN/CLOSE



OPEN/CLOSE



(page 22)

(page 19)

11 (page 21)

12 Remote control sensor

13 Display



and  (page 22, 23)

15 RW Compatible

16 DIMMER

Press to change the brightness

of the front panel display.

 





(page 9)



TOP MENU MENU

HOME MENU

(page 18)

ENTER

RETURN

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Controls and displays

Display

2 43 5 5 6 7 8 9 10

1415 1113 12

1 V-PART

Lights when playing a video part of a DVD disc.

2 PRGSVE

Lights when the player is set to output progressive scan video (see page 36 ).

3 GRP

Indicates that the character display is showing a DVD-Audio group number.

4 TITLE

Indicates that the character display is showing a DVD title number.

5 TRK

Indicates that the character display is showing a DVD-Audio, SACD, CD or Video CD/Super VCD track number.

6 CHP

Indicates that the character display is showing a DVD chapter number.

7 5.1CH

Lights when analog 5.1 channel output is selected (see

Component Out

Audio Output Mode

on page 41).

8 D.MIX

During multichannel audio playback, indicates that the output 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.

Lights in any of the repeat play modes.

10 REMAIN

Indicates that the character display is showing the disc or title/chapter/track remain time.

11 Character display

Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc.

13 and

Indicates whether a disc is playing or paused.

14 DTS

Lights when a DTS soundtrack is playing.

152 D

Lights when a Dolby Digital soundtrack is playing.

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